Use Slip Stitch and Herringbone Stitch to Continue Stitching This Weeks' Page.

[@lisamcclure8770]

Lovely work. I did alot of hand sewing when my children were small. I had sewed their dresses and embroidered around the yokes. It's been 30 yrs since I have done anything like that. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@marionsworld24]

💐😊

[@tarice4609]

I personally like how you are showing us how to do things ,the way you show means I don't have to rewind to see what you're doing, so please don't change

[@louisetonks5599]

This is gorgeous Marion! The other day I was walking in the woods and took some pictures of various fungi. The colours of some of the bracket fungi was calling out to be stitched. And here you are! 😍

[@marionsworld24]

Wonderful!

[@dixygrl]

Never seen such lovely fungi. Beautiful work. I never think i can do the things you do until i see how you break it down.

[@marionsworld24]

Complexity builds on simplicity ☺️

[@6862211]

Thank you, Marion! You are a wonderful teacher!!

[@ingelatorvaldsson990]

Dear Marion 🌷I'm sorry if I disturb you, but I will you should know how happy I'm today when I'm stiching on my fungi. You have helped me to bee a happier person by inspiring me to embroider! I wich you had been my craft teacher in school when I was a child! Blessings to you ❤🙏

[@marionsworld24]

You're not disturbing me at all Ingela. I'm so happy you're enjoying your embroidery... You've got there in the end 🧵🪡💐

[@annrubino6252]

Thank you Marion for a very creative use of these techniques. Your fungi are gorgeous.

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you..

[@sherryseagraves270]

Thank you, Marion, for the wonderful video. It seems there is no end to the kinds of stitching one can do! Mesmerizing to watch!

[@gemmabianchi9209]

Marion, when using acrylic paint on textiles you can use ‘fabric softener ‘ mixed with the paint. This will stop the fabric from becoming stiff. Hope the little tip will help your viewers. Mushrooms are looking great! Thank you for sharing.

[@craftdipper]

Thanks for that tip! Would you still dilute with water and just add a little bit of fabric softener in?

[@gemmabianchi9209]

Craft dipper: Yes water down paints to the depth of colour you need and of course still use ‘fabric softener’ either directly on fabric or mix with the acrylic paints. It’s also a good idea just to play around and discover how different fabrics turn out. Cheers

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you for that tip. I've never heard of using softener with the paint. But actually haven't had any bother either as I don't use the paint thickly. I will experiment though. Thanks a lot...💐😊🖌️

[@gemmabianchi9209]

@@marionsworld24😊

[@helendeacon7637]

This is an excellent demonstration. You are a natural teacher, Marion. You are giving me confidence to take up a sewing project of this kind. Thank you!🥀

[@marionsworld24]

That's lovely to hear. I hope you do it 🪡🧵

[@margabeadagirl]

I’m loving this! I look forward to watching you continue to work on this!❤

[@kimtownsend838]

Hi Marion, It's really coming along, that little bit of wool for padding worked perfectly, I never would of thought of that 😊 you seem to be able to pick a picture and almost perfectly replica it in stitches, when you start to the finish, transforms a little pile of fabrics and threads like magic, truly magical 🌟🌞🌈🤗

[@marionsworld24]

😊🪡🧵

[@barbaradecker8272]

Marion you’re an excellent teacher! Thank you💕

[@cherylrafuse3046]

That running whipped actually line on the rust crewel wool made so much effect

[@marionsworld24]

Simple things build up to look more complicated... 😊

[@karenh789]

I've been watching you stitch for a while now. I am enjoying watching your creative process as you go along. I tend to be too much by the book in my creating but you are teaching me how to loosen up as I create. You are very knowledgable in the needle arts and I appreciate sharing your talent on your channel. Thank you.😊

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Karen. When I was younger I used to worry about things not being perfect.... But there's a lot to be gained by just putting your needle and thread into the fabric and just seeing what happens... You might surprise yourself ☺️🧵🪡

[@shinybreesilver3264]

So many new techniques! I am learning so much Marion, thanks! I will have to get caught up on my stitching work this weekend. I also keep forgetting to say, I love your nails color, the light blue and the wee clouds look so adorable.

[@marionsworld24]

I thought I was brave having the blue polish, but I do like it a lot ☺️

[@angonair9491]

Good morning, Marion, am watching your video right now and feel the need to tell you what a great teacher you are. You know to explain well, give verbal alternatives, show clearly how to and not to forget your charming and natural way of being. Take care and happy stitching always. Greetings from Malaysia

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you so much 💐

[@lydias329]

Hi Marion....I am really excited about starting this week's stitching....even though some of my bracket fungus is actually upside down due to me being overenthusiastic I am not going to worry...I will be learning so much and I have never done stumpwork before.....thank you for being such a creative and gentle teacher.... 🍄🍄🍄

[@marionsworld24]

It will all look wonderful 😊🪡🧵

[@BA-sy7wp]

Thank you, Marion, for your excellent tutorials and videos. I have learned so much, and they are a joy to watch!

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you so much 🪡🧵

[@bernadette8300]

Love it! You are a great teacher. Thank you Marion❤

[@tricianilsson6870]

Dear Marion, you are a very impressive artiste, i am gobsmacked ❤❤👏👏👏👏.

[@marionsworld24]

😅

[@teresabrown836]

Hello Marion, beautiful fungi , and well described again , and lots of helpful tips thank you for sharing . Xx

[@sheilabennett3289]

Marion, thank you for another amazing demonstration. You make it all look so easy. My perfectionism is getting the better of me... I see beauty, but still hung up about how to get the pleasing results. Practice, I think 😂. Love the herringbone stitch ❤. I always look forward to your videos!!! Thank you for sharing your talents and your world with us ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@marionsworld24]

Learning anything is just lots of little steps. Just keep going forward.. you'll be learning to be more free all the time ☺️

[@suzannesimm7293]

Absolutely beautiful. Such a clever lady ❤❤ lovely video to watch and listen to. Very calming 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@BevStitcher-ok4ig]

You are so good at explaining how to do the stitches, I am loving learning something new each week. Thank you!🙂

[@marionsworld24]

💐

[@debzehr3244]

Thank you so much for teaching additional stitches, padding and especially manipulating fabric. 💖💖💖

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Hi, Marion! Wonderful video, fabulous design. Thanks!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Lovely lesson and so refreshing a leftie teaching a leftie !!

[@marionsworld24]

Hurrah for lefties!

[@Fitz-14]

Thank you, Marion! This was really fun to watch and I’m learning!! ❤

[@vickywilson8546]

It is amazing how one stitch can be done so many ways. Love your work. :)

[@jeanmansfield1138]

Marion sometimes I think you should have the title 'Queen of recycled textiles'!! I thought I was quite good at not throwing out bits and pieces in case I might find another use later on but you really can teach us all not to be wasteful but make something more beautiful from odds and ends so thank you. Fungus is really coming on and looking so real already. 😊

[@marionsworld24]

😅

[@jeanwhiley6571]

Who would have thought hand sewn fungi could look so good. Just love watching and listening to your videos Marion, thank you yet again for sharing your knowledge

[@craftdipper]

I LOVE herringbone stitch - the kind of going backwards to go forwards - it just feels lovely to do. But now you've shown it outside the box of tailoring/ dressmaking and it just comes alive as a creative stitch! Thank you again, Marion❤

[@marionsworld24]

🪡🧵

[@chriscritchell5115]

I’ve always considered embroidery to be such a precise craft, the freedom you’re showing is a breath of fresh air, I so love it!

[@marionsworld24]

I think it can be both. There's room for everything.

[@Vickiexploring]

I’m a a little bit behind but I’m excited to see each stitch you show us each week. You do just lovely work and you break it down so that I feel like I’m able to do the final look also. Thank you Marion.

[@marionsworld24]

🪡🧵

[@ConnieShoemaker]

Lovely. I began my book yesterday 🥰. Thank you Marion

[@Angela-en6oh]

Hello Marion, that is turning out to be an absolutely beautiful piece of needlework. And I really appreciate the fact that you are not “precious” about being too exact with the stitching. The result is that we watch something being created organically which is so inclusive for those trying things out for the first time.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Angela. There are definitely times for precision.. but also just making and stitching can be so pleasurable once you just let go and accept what comes.

[@ConniePloch]

I look forward to each of your videos so much and learn a ton! Thanks for sharing your technique and stunning work.😊

[@KarenJerome-m6d]

Hello Marion, I just found your channel yesterday. I love your stitch journal idea. I am going to do this.....Better late than never.....Thank you so much for this idea.

[@marionsworld24]

The best time to start is now..😊

[@brendaguerin5423]

Thank you so much for the herring bone stitch I love its versatility!

[@chargump9465]

Your fungi makes me feel like I am in the woods and discovering some once again. Beautiful art, Marion. Thank you.

[@susandeveaux4117]

This fungi is turning out just so pretty ! Great creative idea Marion !!! 🪡💙🧵

[@deniseedmonds9094]

Oh my, I'm so happy with my Bracket fungi since completing this stage. I can't wait for next Wednesday. The stump work has just brought it all to life. Thank you so much. 😊

[@marionsworld24]

You're most welcome Denise. I'm so pleased you're enjoying the process 🪡🧵

[@jackywhitehead8987]

Another amazing video thank you. I love how never waste anything. Your nails are lovely too

[@paulinemullin9193]

You are such an inspiration Marion, I look forward to Wednesday's

[@marionsworld24]

Thank t☺️

[@angierahui]

Thanks Marion this is looking lovely, I especially liked the uneven herringbone stitches x

[@BeverlyBarber-b9y]

The red wool really makes it stand out!

[@dawnellreeves1774]

This question is not meant to be critical. I really admire your artistic stitching. I like you have developed stitching skills over the years. Do you ever struggle with the so called proper way of stitching verses raw edge large stitches associated with slow stitching? I recognize you have the skill and could do fine precise needle turn, applique, Etc. I think I’ve worked to develop the perfect small stitches until it’s nearly impossible to change. I wish I knew how to loosen up and just enjoy the creativity …..throwing perfection out the window. It’s very frustrating. I live in America and will never have the opportunity to meet you, but I think I’d love to know you. You have such a sweet kindness that is evident in your videos. I have actually thought of joining in on this journal, but I’d be way behind. I just found you recently. Thank you for sharing your talent. 😊

[@marionsworld24]

I know exactly what you mean Dawn. I did used to struggle with it... exactly as you say. I couldn't quite understand what people were on about...slow stitching... surely it's all embroidery ☺️ But I really liked the sort of different pieces of embroidery I was seeing. It definitely looked different.. So I thought I'd try and at first I just couldn't seem to let go enough to get anything that I thought was decent. It always ended up more traditional. But..the more I've done I've sort of ended up with a hybrid type of embroidery... I draw on both types and just use whichever will get me the results I'd like to get. I think as long as you're happy with what you're doing then anything goes... traditional or modern... Try combining both things yourself. Maybe it's not for you...or maybe it is... Only you will know ☺️

[@GillianHall-zu8xb]

I did it Marion !!! tea stained material , never done stem stitch before , I am so pleased my week 5 of stitching is resembling yours, looking forward to starting week 6 with new challenges ahead , thank you Marion you are a fantastic teacher xx ❤

[@marionsworld24]

That's fantastic Gillian 😊🌟

[@joanneurquhart8537]

Lovely Marion, another work of art . Such gorgeous fungi . And thank you for some stitch techniques.❤

[@HeatherEspley-qn8ly]

I'm loving following you each week. Thank you for making it look so easy - it inspires me to have a go at creating my own pieces.

[@annmariehayes5641]

I always love the freeform style as it never comes out the same which i love more than straight lines. I really love this video as I've never done padded before so this is one i will look forward to do, Ann uk x

[@marionsworld24]

I really enjoyed making this... I thought maybe it was a bit 'out there' for a stitch journal, but it was an interesting way to bring in different techniques.

[@marjanwolfs6273]

I wanted to write something yesterday, but I think my cat Tara walked across the laptop. The only button(?) what works was the arrow, all the others were locked.We have a good shop in the village and the "boys" fixed it in seconds.😄 Your fungi is beautiful and making new stitches every week is a good idea. I have some books with many stitches and I used them a lot when I make an embrodery or applique. But now I follow your stitches.😆

[@marionsworld24]

It's a good job you got your laptop fixed... Naughty 😺

[@judihart9658]

☕💖🙂beautiful artworks! 🎨 Go girl!💖👍😎

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

The fungi is looking amazing. Thank you Marion💕

[@jackieberisford7267]

Marion you are so inspiring.l must have try of making some of your idears.Thank you.

[@AmyDvorak-t7r]

Lovely to be able to follow each step of your process. You are awesome! Thank you!

[@donnahibbard1774]

Love the wobbly herringbone ❤ thank you for the lesson.

[@loiscassels8966]

Your shawl is beautiful! Very elegant looking ❤️🇨🇦

[@marionsworld24]

💐

[@tracyleecornish5398]

Hi Marion Thank You for sharing all your tips and tricks your fungi is so pretty! All those lovely stitches come together and really give the piece a textured and 3D effect which looks amazing! You really do make things look so easy and you continue to inspire us as always.

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Thank you, Marion. You are a great instructor. I love the herring bone stitch.

[@lindaborland4849]

So wonderful to see you work and teach ! Now I have to decide to paint some fabric.... lol decision decisions ...

[@marionsworld24]

😅

[@christinep9069]

It’s looking great Marion.

[@oermama]

Just finished last week’s assignment and was excited to see what to do this week, wow it’s gorgeous 👌so much fun searching for the right fabrics. I found a dark bronze piece with shiny bronze spots, not sure if I dare to use it 😊 I find it hard to work loosely, like a bit messy or irregular to make it look organic, I wasn’t raised that way 😂 I want to cut off fraying pieces or do a neat regular stitch, but I’m brave and following your lead. Thank you for being such a good teacher 😘

[@marionsworld24]

The fabric sounds perfect... You only have to be brave a couple of times then you'll see how lovely it can be to let your crafting imagination take a little bit of control. It can be quite exciting to see your own potential..☺️🪡🧵

[@oermama]

@@marionsworld24 I did it 🤭

[@marionsworld24]

Hurrah!

[@BobbiKolllhoff]

Marion this is so interesting to see how u do everything step by step. Thank you.

[@SharonBaxter-m9g]

Love what you are doing here. I have been using the herringbone stich and like it a lot.

[@marionsworld24]

🪡🧵

[@patriciadavidson3328]

Beautiful work & such fun to watch you!!!

[@chelliebarron2094]

Thank you for such a wonderful video, you are so talented. Beautiful work.

[@joannebunton]

So creative...looking good.

[@poodlegirl55]

Fascinating watching your vision come to life. I will try that herringbone, I use the other one all the time.. Thanks.

[@sbarton291]

As always I really enjoyed your video. But I really love the wrap you're wearing, beautiful!

[@marionsworld24]

💐🧶

[@brendadeveau8852]

Love it!!😍😍. So enjoy your videos😁😁👏🏻👏🏻. Learned a new stitch today. Thank you👍👍🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@CarolynHeldon-fl3to]

Looking amazing.

[@helen3756]

Hi Marion these are coming on lovely and I can't wait to get going on mine, thanks for sharing H

[@snowstormcrafts8558]

You do beautiful work. Love your style.

[@cynthiaroberts7809]

Love the way you used the herringbone stitch!

[@bridgetknight4455]

Another great video thank you ❤❤

[@joannhiebert9258]

I didn't want to do mushrooms, so I did a landscape instead. I will have to get totally creative, but will be fun using all the new stitches.

[@craftdipper]

Lovely idea. I'm sure it will be beautiful☺️

[@marionsworld24]

Being creative is what matters. Practicing the stitches in a way that pleases you is important...🪡🧵☺️

[@floosyfox5125]

Thanks

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you ☺️💐

[@saracooper6187]

Marion, so pretty!😊

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤ TFS

[@susanfryer1616]

Looks very effective

[@ingelatorvaldsson990]

OH... this will be a challenge and will take time. 🥵☺ It looks very nice what you did , and you show so well how to do it. I have to try everything anyway. I will be happy if I can do it!💃 I think "it's best to sleep on the matter" first. 🤔I'm a little tired tonight. 😴😉 Wish you all the best! 🤗❤

[@marionsworld24]

It's just easy steps. I have every confidence you will be able to do it 👍🖌️🪡

[@letiziaantinori6727]

🍀🍀Buona serata

[@sistersarann3819]

I have been wanting to try some stump work, Thank you for the instructions. Would you show us some goldwork if you could one day please? Thank you :)

[@marionsworld24]

I don't know whether I'll get to that in the weekly journal. I think most people won't have access to those supplies. But on something else I can do that. Thanks for the suggestion..

[@Floralee2020]

❤

[@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098]

HELP! Marion, is it easier to learn how make and practice a new stitch using a hoop and then stitch on the project without the hoop?

[@marionsworld24]

Not necessarily. It all depends on what you're intending to stitch really. If you're wanting to do some slow stitch in the hand you might as well see how to hold the fabric etc. It's nice both ways. I do stitch in the hoop a lot as a lot of my work veers into more traditional embroidery. It's sort of a crossover. Would you rather see the stitch being made in the hoop first?

[@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098]

@@marionsworld24 Thanks for responding! I was feeling challenged to the max learning how to make the chain stitch and trying to manipulate the material. I have never used a hoop and think that will create a whole new learning curve too. Do you have any embroidering in the hoop Videos? That would be nice to watch and why and when to use a hoop. Well, I am off to practice my slow stitched chains. PLUS Rob found a rust stained cloth for me!

[@suzieirby2137]

Do you have the pattern for your knitted shawl that you’re wearing? That is so beautiful. I am sure that you made it yourself or someone made it for you. I would love the pattern.

[@marionsworld24]

I'll see if I can find it... I can't remember the name...

[@suzieirby2137]

I hope you find it. Thanks.

[@pamelavandy290]

Wonderful as usual. The colour of your nails is a bit distracting though!🥴

[@marionsworld24]

Sorry you think so. But after 30 years of working outside and having broken, dirty nails that never seemed to be clean... I'm actually enjoying having nail polish on. .😊