Top 3 Questions About Slow Stitching a Beginner Friendly Guide

[@hifiunicorn]

You are a godsend. Thank you for making it simple for an absolute newbie.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@hifiunicorn 🩵Thank you! I’m glad!😊🧵🪡

[@funhousefibers]

Thank you for explaining more about which size needles you use and why 😊

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Glad to!😊🧵🪡

[@SSandtheRVCats]

This was a lovely video. I loved seeing some of your projects later in the video. When I saw the bunny patch I thought that was so cute. I'm so glad that you have a video series about the jean jacket which is lovely. I'm trying to think of some patches I could create for my husband's clothes 😊 Thank you again!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Great idea!

[@cynthia8022]

Love, love, love this! After 55 years of stitching, I can’t do anything else but slow stitch in a meditative way with no pressure. Just pure enjoyment of the process!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Yes!❤️

[@carolschedler3832]

THANK YOU!! The types of needles and other supplies is do helpful!!! ❤🎉❤

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@carolschedler3832 I’m glad to hear that! 😊🧵🪡

[@Valkyriepedersen]

yes the types of needles too was very helpful, I was at hobby lobby yesterday trying to figure out which kind to get and I wish I had of seen this first, thankfully they are not so expensive

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@ That’s true. It’s also good to try a few kinds of needles to see which ones you prefer. 😊🧵🪡

[@SSandtheRVCats]

I'm excited to see a new video of yous pop up!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@rs-wj1sm]

You have literally changed my life - love your slow-stitch projects - am stitching a needle book for each of my two sisters - of course since I am a beginner, mine doesn't look as beautiful as yours - but, per your advice, I have learned, it doesn't matter, I am just going to keep on slow stitching and when I want to be soothed, I am going to watch your how-to videos, and listen to your soothing voice🤗🤗

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@rs-wj1sm Thank you for your kind words 💜 what wonderful gifts for your sisters. Love in each stitch - what could be more beautiful 💜🧵🪡

[@Vera-y8m]

New subscriber from Northern Ireland. Thank you for sharing this very helpful video. I feel inspired to try slowstitching now that I know what I need. I love all of the ways you have used your stitching but I do appreciate the suggestion that we can stitch for the pleasure of it and don't always need to have a reason to sew except that we feel like it and enjoy the process. Vera

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@Vera-y8m Hi Vera and welcome! I hope you enjoy trying slow stitching. It’s so rewarding and the possibilities are endless 😊🧵🪡

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

Excellent introduction for beginners Yes….but also for us who maybe on our way a bit further down the line on our slow Stitching experience…..just to remind us once in awhile oh maybe there is another way to solve a concern that comes up ie the patches to save tender finger….also this a great video for me to share when another person asks “umm that looks interesting…tell me about it”….lastly the sentiment in #3….. long live the health benefits of of a simple stitch for the heart and mind….

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Yes you’re so right. This is both for those new to Slow Stitching and for everyone who already Slow Stitches because we can all pick up tips from each other. For #3 I could go on and on about the benefits 😊🧵🪡

[@Valkyriepedersen]

I just discovered a lot of things in your video that I didn't know existed, such as waxing your thread, and more....that mini iron cracked me up.........amazing video thanks.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@Valkyriepedersen That’s great to hear!😊🧵🪡

[@susannehughes3227]

So relaxing!!!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Yes!😊🧵🪡

[@Helen_kittycat_crafts]

i absolutely love slow stitching,it is my go to pastime to help me relax xx

[@DIY_weekend]

Thanks your tutorial about slow stitching ❤

[@christinehowell]

This is very useful. Thank you for sharing.

[@Leigh1131]

I just love your channel and your work. This is a pretty amazing thing, what you do. I love your philosophy and have started to do hand-sewn English Paper Piecing quilting and wanted to embellish my projects. Your work is just lovely and I hope to have fun when I’m ready to stitch the various hexagons and shapes. Thank you!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@Leigh1131 Thank you! EPP is a great match for slow stitching. Embellishing your project with sime slow stitching will add that extra something special! 😊🧵🪡

[@sdeforest3390]

I have watched a few of your videos and really enjoyed them. Your voice is so soothing and you speak clearly so I can understand everything you say. This video was particularly helpful. I used to embroidery and silk stitch so I'm not totally new to it. I have started to slow stitch and really like it. Just subscribed.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Glad you’re here! With your background in embroidery you will see lots of possibilities for stitching!😊🧵🪡

[@justme33126]

I have never tried slow stitching but often admire beautiful work on Facebook. Your work is so exquisite! Such harmonious colors. Your videos are such a pleasure to watch. No annoying music. And you have a very soothing voice. You have everything to convince me to try it. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and secrets with us ♥️

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@SSandtheRVCats]

Yes, exquisite is a great word! You are so right. Beautiful work!

[@sallymalnar4625]

This is such a helpful video for learning. Thank you!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@sallymalnar4625 That’s great to hear! 😊🧵🪡

[@Hexagonstitches]

Lovely video but just want to mention that a tapestry needle has a blunt tip suitable for cross stitch and needlepoint whilst a crewel needle has a sharp point

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks for pointing that out!

[@fondasharkey-wyatt9944]

One could also make pouches that hang on a belt.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@fondasharkey-wyatt9944 Great idea😊🧵🪡

[@gjjamieson136]

Thank you so much for the great video, lots of inspiration and information 🥰

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s great to hear!😊🧵🪡

[@Craftylisa69]

I loved all the ideas and tips. I too struggle with wanting to make useful things so I’m learning to let go of that and just take delight in creating. Thankyou so much for all the help you so generously give . Lisa uk xxx

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@SSandtheRVCats]

That's the cutest iron!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

And so useful!😊

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤ TFS This was an excellent video.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@SSandtheRVCats]

Those thimbles are very nice

[@suesmith8691]

Loved tutorial

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@suesmith8691 Thanks!😊🧵🪡

[@SSandtheRVCats]

My mom used to have needle threaders that were similar to the light purple one. They were silver metal I believe.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

I remember those, they work well for me!

[@Karelife]

Thank you. Using the right needle always confused me. I like the long needle for French knots. I would suggest a small stitching book too. Would flannel be a good backing to use?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Flannel should be ok as a base. As long as you feel like your needle glides through smoothly it should work.

[@malemanualidades1956]

Me encantó

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@malemanualidades1956 gracias!😊🧵🪡

[@martaaldama6419]

Lovely video

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@francoisedoutre9411]

Very nice. I'll have a go. How do you collect/gather all the fabrics ? Any tips ? Thank you.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks! You can get going with only a few bits and pieces of fabric. Recycled clothing & bedding is a good source. From a fabric store a small bit of fabric like a fat quarter can be used in multiple projects - getting 4 or 5 different fat quarters would be good. This video shows my process for creating a fabric collage kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4iqqqRmf8ahhpI

[@ellentyler928]

Hi Jo Can one use a wool, cotton or bamboo batting instead of felt. Thanks

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@ellentyler928 Yes absolutely. You can even use fabric as a base, the results will have less loft but be equally beautiful. 😊🧵🪡

[@dennypondaview]

Awesome info

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@ЮрийАржиловский-о9т]

Очень красиво, знаю такой квадратик два часа работы. Красиво.

[@ashleyschifano4619]

Quick questions about the craft store felt… is it the stuff on the bolt at the craft store? In the fabric sections where you get other fabric? Or is this like the stuff that tends to be with the kid/craft/foam kinda supplies on the more crafty side? I’ve looked at the stuff on the bolt and the stuff in the sheets and wondered how they compared. My local quilt shop was always kind of rude to me… but they closed. So I don’t have an easy quilt shop to go touch felt at other than what I’ve come across at Joann’s. Any good online sources you enjoy?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

I live in Canada so depending on where you live the sources will be different. My local craft store doesn’t have the felt on the bolt. I think my local quilt/fabric shop is unique in what it offers. Online I would look for Oeko-Tex felt either rayon/viscose felt (soft, made from wood pulp) or wool blend felt (wool/rayon).😊

[@SSandtheRVCats]

Question: If you purchase material to use for stitching, do you wash it and have any tips about that? I bought some cotton fat quarters to get started and did research and found out there are potentially chemicals on them so I washed them. They ended up in a tangled mess, joined together with threads. I was able to untangle but if you or anyone has tips for better laundering of material I'd appreciate it.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

I’ve had the same experience! I wash most of my cotton. Placing fat quarters in a garment bag (the mesh kind) didn’t help much. If you have the option of gentle cycle that helps somewhat but there are always some threads to untangle it seems!

[@SSandtheRVCats]

@@peaceofpi-studio thank you! I guess it's just something we'll have to deal with. I do have the mesh bags (for laundering family cloths) so maybe putting a few pieces in each would help.

[@dennypondaview]

Jo what make we're those finger protectors the little oblong bitsthanks

[@peaceofpi-studio]

They’re called “Thimble It” self-adhesive finger pads, they come in a pack of 64.

[@dennypondaview]

@@peaceofpi-studio I have tiny fingers lol I have permanent hole in the side of the ring finger thanks bud

[@alejandrabazanzarate3132]

hermoso !!!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@alejandrabazanzarate3132 gracias😊🧵🪡

[@luzdaloto6119]

❤

[@lesleynitschke4858]

Love your videos but l must say chenille needles and tapestry aren't the same. The sizing is the same but a tapestry needles has a blunt end where the chenille has a sharp point. Tapestry needles are used for tapestry, long stitch and cross stitch as the fabric used doesn't need to be pierced with a sharp needle.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks for pointing that out!

[@SSandtheRVCats]

@@peaceofpi-studio pointing that out 😆. Good one.

[@TheTruckingScribe]

I love all the information and all of your work is amazing.💜⛟💜⛟💜

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡