Snippets of my stitching life - the crazy quilting continues

[@nancyjohnson7193]

Your generosity in letting us peek in at your daily stitching is a huge gift. Sharing your garden sights and sounds, watching your spider fingers do their magic work, please know that is more than enough. No need to feel pressured to teach or to manage perfectly centred camera angles or whatever. We are deeply privileged to just be welcomed into your garden, whether you are silent or chatty, and that kindness and hospitality is a lesson in itself.

[@katebannon994]

So glad you mentioned not teaching, just being involved with your private 15mins is so relaxing, those who need lessons there’s 100’s of you tubes teaching. The birds, the weather, the garden, perfect mindfulness, so much inspiration ❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Kate. KZbin is tricky for me because I have paying students and I don’t think it’s fair to them. But mostly, I never wanted this channel to be a teaching platform for me. 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@debzehr3244]

Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your daily stitching. The birdsong is a bonus. 💖💖💖

[@jenniferclouston7545]

You are so welcome, Deb. The birdsong is so joyous! 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@debrabuckley883]

I love your videos Jenny, any and all of them.!!!!! I appreciate it immensely when you share a teaching moment but I understand your feelings in regard to your students. You need to do what you feel is best for you. In the meantime I’ll take any morsel you can share and I am loving this crazy patch journey. I’ve been wondering how your daughter in law and her sister are doing? Continued prayers for them. 💕

[@deniseoliver851]

Love your stitching - check each day for the next one - so calming!

[@susannieuwoudt9054]

Hi, love that you are sharing your morning stitching with us. No teaching just you enjoy it. Thanks again! ❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks Susan 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

[@lisamoseley9914]

Please do not feel like you need to teach while you stitch! I enjoy just watching you stitch and listening to the birds in the background. I have all tour books and love referring to them while I work on a project! Thanks, again!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Lisa. KZbin is a tricky thing for me as a teacher! 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@susanmusgrave483]

Please keep videoing your daily stitching. Even though you are not teaching, I learn a lot by just watching. Wish I could take a class from you! So enjoy everything you do!❤ 🪡

[@blt4502]

Thank you for your time and talents! I have purchased all your books, and watching you stitch helps me to understand the stitches in your books❤ I do agree with you, when teaching with paid clients, but it has been a daily watch for me here in the US. It’s a pleasure to listen to you among the wildlife. Once again, thank you for sharing the talents you have been blessed with🩷🥰

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, I wish I could teach more but I don’t think it’s for those who have come to my classes for years. I will try and do what I can on this platform. 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🪡

[@debraquilts8030]

Love your piece. Very relaxing to watch.

[@AlfinaCavallaro]

Love 💗 it.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you Jennifer as always for sharing your snippets time with us. I agree with other commenters, at the very beginning of your videos you were very clear that this is your personal time when you wake up your fingers I think you said. It was never meant to be teaching sessions as such. I fully appreciate that it would be inappropriate to "teach us" when you hold regular paying classes and this is your livelihood. I use your books for information/ education. I have however learnt a lot by osmosis , especially with composition, just watching you stitch and enjoying the birdsong . I have had a Lowery stand for about 6 years and I love it but I would hate for you to buy it just for these videos. There are numerous pay for on line courses for those who wish to attend for the full experience and many other videos that are free. I am just grateful for you sharing your personal time with us, I don't mind shadows, spinning hoops, going out of shot moments, tractors whatever comes along. Mini rant over 😂😂 Just keep doing you . Have a lovely swim later this morning and I hope all is on track family wise.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks again, Carol. I do use a hoop on a stand when I stitch without the camera. I need to figure out how to make myself comfortable “in front on the camera”. 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@annemcdonald5602]

Hi Jennifer, I love your new book, and I appreciate you referring to it as you are stitching. You may not be officially teaching, but I am learning so much from you about how to make adjustments as you stitch and redesign. Thank you!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Anne. I will find a balance with this KZbin thing. I just need to be patient. 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@annettedepete4314]

Thank you for the lovely stitching video. TFS🌴💕

[@jenniferclouston7545]

You are so welcome, Annette 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🥰🥰

[@TJTimberhurst]

I just love watching you stitch. I love it when you stitch and chat about life and listen to the birds etc. no need to teach at all. Just watching is inspiring. Cx

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks you so much for your kind words. 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@pamketron]

Hi Jenny - I love just watching you stitch. I’m always excited for a new video. I learn so much just watching you. Have a great week. Hugs 💕🧵

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Pam. Hope you had a good weekend too. 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@debrablanson2288]

No need to teach , I just come to watch you stitch beautiful things ❤❤😊

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Debra!

[@diannecousins2321]

Love your snippets xx

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks again, Dianne !

[@MS-my6oi]

Your videos encourage me to pick up embroidery. I also, bought 2 of your books. Love your videos.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much for purchasing my books. I really hope you find them useful. Happy stitching ! 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@lesliekenreich9992]

I love this design-you certainly can fix anything-awesome!!

[@elainebramson7042]

Love your work and I have learned so much from you. Currently in Atlanta in the US but planning to move to Spain early next year. Loved listening to your accent. My husband grew up in Joburg, his dad was Consul at the US Embassy there. His eldest sister married Robin Gilfillan from there and she remained there but lived in Pietermaritzburg after they got married. He passed years ago from cancer but she remains there still at 80 yrs old. They have property in Durban which we have visited. Lovely. We now have family in Cape Town but we have not been there and must go visit. We have visited Joburg and Pietermaritzburg and loved it. My husband loved his years there very much and I have loved visiting all those places. There a month. He can do the Xhosa sounds perfectly. We have many friends from there. Thank you for all you do. Not sure what to do in the future, I heard it's hard to find fabric, and other embroidery supplies in Spain cause barely anyone embroiders anymore. I thought that was odd, there must be places for fabric, lace, threads, etc. Interesting.i guess I must order online 🤔 meantime trying to find out more. I took the plunge and tried one of your curvy styles and actually turned out pretty good so that gave me more confidence and I will do more!

[@SimoneBonner-f8v]

I love that you are sharing your daily stitching. You are demonstrating as opposed to teaching because I’m sure those who come to classes get so much more of your expertise. Please continue in whatever way you prefer. X

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Simone 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛I

[@judymarkel8029]

Beautiful crazy stitches hope you are happy🎉

[@christinedempsey4151]

As many have already said Jennifer, I too just learn so much by just watching your videos. Do not feel pressure, just video as it suits you best. I’ll never get to the Sunshine Coast to have a formal lesson, but I can rewatch your videos as often as I wish. Knowing which threads you are using is valuable, and it is always wonderful to hear your voice. You are very much appreciated. Hope all is going well in Bungendore, and with the family. Chris ❤

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Chris, thanks again. I will eventually find a balance that suits KZbin and my students. I hope that the stem cell transplant “take” soon. 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@tracyleecornish5398]

I do Love seeing crazy quilting all that colour crazy stitching is what I really enjoy as well. Your choice of colour and stitching is so so lovely. I am starting a bag to match my pouch very soon and will be using my threads that I bought from you. Thank You Jennifer for sharing with us.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Ooooo, I look forward to seeing that, Tracylee! 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@sandrateter7720]

Jennifer, I enjoy watching you stitch in each segment. I understand you’re not wanting to “teach” …..your wonderful books are truly very well illustrated …..that is the teacher… I refer to them as I watch you and have my own practice piece. Please continue to allow us to watch your daily meditation stitching. I appreciate your generosity.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Sandra. I so appreciate your kind words and understanding! 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🪡

[@karenfanstone7462]

Love to watch your videos, with the birds in the background so relaxing, I’m enjoying your book also

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you so much, Karen. I enjoy the birds too. 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🌳

[@teresabaez6925]

Gracias por dejarnos compartir su momento de bordar, no lo miro como una clase ,solo disfruto de sus ideas ,y consejos yel canto de los pájaros ❤Gracias por estar 😊

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Teresa! 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Such lovely stitching. You are the feather stitch master!😊

[@jenniferclouston7545]

I so love a feather stitch, Claudia! 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

[@jacquielawrence5670]

I love watching you, no need to teach or explain 😘

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you, Jacquie. 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🪡

[@maramakesjournals2319]

It’s all good. You’re all good. Thank you! 💜❤️💜

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thank you! 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛

[@marelisejacobs9439]

Looking forward to your videos Jennifer. Having bought your book, watching how you do the emboidery, helps a lot. Have a great day! Greetings from South Africa 😅

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Thanks for buying my book, Marelise! I m battling to get a copy to my parents in SA - where did you get yours from? 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🪡

[@marelisejacobs9439]

@@jenniferclouston7545 I also battled. Ordered from Takealot but then they cancelled. So I bought one on Amazon USA. My DIL is coming for a visit mext week & is bringing my book with her. Can't wait to see my kids and get my book!

[@marywiggins7411]

Yes, but we can't enjoy your stitching from the US any other way, and I would not have known about you at all and purchased your books, or buy ribbon or thread from Australia either. And I have steered my friends to your books and videos. Unless you would come here to teach, which we would all love. Many of us have purchased your books, but actually seeing the feathered twig 'bitch stitch' is a must.

[@angelaperezmayers2437]

I agree.

[@joycesmith1270]

Thank you.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

You're welcome, Joyce! 🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🪡

[@markie3394]

Jennifer I am so fascinated with your wool pincushions. I have 4 of your books where I see them throughout your work and of course in your videos. I have a very sweet pewter candlestick holder with a mouse that I’d love to make one with. Do you have instructions for making one of these? Is it a tight wool felted ball? Thank you for all your teachings!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Markie, I use a felted wool ball as the pincushion. I do not make them - I have purchased them over the years !

[@dawndavidson6062]

Amazing work Jennifer - how do you have your hoop setup to work with both hands? Do you ever use a lap hoop or table hoop? Any comments on that would be great! Thanks so much as always!

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Dawn, I have a hoop on a stand that I use when I am not videotaping- but because I work outside it’s difficult to use with my small video setup. I sort of converted my hoop stand but it’s not ideal!

[@barbaralee1993]

What size are the sequins that you use? I would like to add the bling to my stitching. I eagerly await all your wonderful videos.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Hi Barbara, I use a variety of size sequins. They are flower shaped sequins - not flat ones . 🐦‍⬛🪡

[@debbiebelian818]

This isn’t meant to be mean, but I appreciated that you had a problem with those lazy daisy stitches. That means there’s hope for me yet.

[@jenniferclouston7545]

You were t being mean - lazy daisies can be tricky! 😤🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛🪡

[@elizebethhermosillo2920]

Just love you Jennifer! Admire your work, your personality and approach to creating! I now have all 4 of your books! I was wondering if you were working with a hoop stand in this video and if so, what kind? Thank you for your time and sharing!

[@cathiespalding2083]

Hello Jennifer, Great to see you again. I have never made a crazy quilt, but watching you has given me an interest…this piece is looking lovely!

[@BarbaraJacobs-hn5sj]

I very much appreciate your beautiful work! I have a copy of your latest book which has inspired me to be more creative . Thank you

[@jenniferclouston7545]

Wow, thank you, Barbara. I am pleased that you find the book helpful. 🪡🐦‍⬛🪡🐦‍⬛