Vintage Fabric Collage Workshop (Anne Brooke)

[@patscorner7183]

Nobody should be judged harshly for his/her creations, after all art is a symbol of freedom 🤗💖 thank you so much for sharing

[@maggiemorris7471]

I have found someone at last that not only enjoys journaling, but embroidery too. I’ve just finished a few mini journals and struggled to complete them to my liking. I discovered Anne on FBook and it has encouraged me to go back to embroidery while in isolation, I will now follow your posts/videos too. Thank you.

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Maggie, thanks for following my videos. I really must publish an update one what I've done on this fabric roll. Embroidery was my first passion and I suppose to some extent it still is. Although I'm having a ball making journals. Check out Rachel (Roxy Creations on YT) if you don't know of her already. She loves embroidery and JJ too. Also there is Anne Brooks and oh my goodness you are in for a treat if you don't know her work. Check out her Sew4the Soul project.... fantastic. You'll be hooked. C.xx

[@craftydawk.janettedawkins7516]

Boy I wish I lived closer. Would love to do one of Ann’s workshops she is so creative. ( I’m binge watching your videos 😜😍))

[@carolynhamilton3316]

I wish I lived in the U.K. I would love to go to her work shop. Loved the informative video you did. Thank you! I'm making my own snippet roll. Never heard of slow stitching. I guess I've been doing that for years off and on and on and didn't know it! My snippet is coming along. I'm learning so much from all you talented ladies. Mine isn't perfect but it's fun and relaxing. I bought a vintage spool to put it on. I'm in love with material more and more the older I get. My grandmother hand sewed crazy quilts , she called them, for all the family. Her love of fabric has rubbed off on me.

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Carolyn, isn't it funny how things pick up different names as time goes on. Slow stitching is just embroidery and we've been doing it for years....lol. You know what? Mine is far from perfect too & that's why I haven't shown an update BUT it doesn't matter. For me, it's more the enjoyment of actually doing it, than how it turns out (although I would be fibbing if I didn't say I'd love it to be utterly stunning like Anne's). I bought a vintage spool too, to stop me throwing mine away and encourage me to keep going with it...lol. Have a great day sewing. Hugs, C.xx

[@cocolovescrafts]

Carolyn Hamilton ...me too!...my mom's mom loved to use the sewing machine and crochet ...and I guess I got it from her👍😊❤️

[@cocolovescrafts]

Love making snippet rolls👍😊

[@pamfrank3962]

Beautiful fabrics. Such a wonderful project ❤

[@jackietanaka9396]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@oakhousejournals]

You are more than welcome. Thank you so much for your comment. C.xx

[@MadCatLady9]

I think it’s lovely just like it is!

[@oakhousejournals]

You know Sheila, I think so too. The fabrics are lovely. I almost didn't want to start slow stitching it and ruin it...lol. She's coming along nicely now thought. C.xx

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

Good morning from Kansas. Seems junk journals and textile stitching sounds be a great fit. Love your work. Very inspired.

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Sandy and a warm Spring morning welcome from Lancashire in the UK. You are absolutely right they do work well together. I think that's why I love JJ so much, you can adapt any technique for using in a journal. I did a FJ challenge where I used a fabric piping technique to edge the flap of a pocket in the page I made..... took me ages but fun to do. Have a wonderful weekend, C.xx

[@penelopemarshall6320]

I understand your struggle with losing your mojo with your last journal, I think that happens to us all. After Christmas we all feel a little flat but an exciting new class like you took is the perfect way to recover your motivation! Beautiful collage background piece, I love the colours and can't wait to see your heirloom journal! 😊❤

[@oakhousejournals]

Thanks Penelope. It was a bit strange as it's not happened before. I'm usually bursting to 'play' in my craft room. My heirloom journal might take a wee time to make an appearance with it being a personal one. I'll be savouring my time making her but I promise I will share her when she's done. Not made a fabric/lace journal before so it's exciting... lol. Easily pleased!. Hugs, C.xx

[@patmclucas3347]

Sure wish classes were available here in Dothan, Al. USA. Love your channel

[@oakhousejournals]

Anne left us very much to our own devices but did give us tips along the way to creating our own individual designs. If you follow her Sew4the Soul videos here on YT you will actually get as much advice and certainly inspiration as we did on the course. Are you jining in on the #52 tag project that Anne is hosting? Take a look at that too and particularly the IG images that others are showing of their interpretation of the weekly prompts... it's really great fun. There are some videos on YT too showing other crafters creations....enjoy. Hugs C xx

[@heymudda1]

I linked over from Grammies Keepsakes. I am also a new Subbie! That roll is so pretty. I love the colors you've chosen. I have similar colors and patterned fabric packed away in my craft room. I think I'll expand on your idea and make lap-sized crazy quilts.

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Mary, wow good luck with that as it'll take you an age. But then think of all the fun you'll have doing it. Thank you sooo much for joining me. Really kind of you and very much appreciated. Hugs, C.xx

[@elainefeather9465]

Oh my goodness, that’s so beautiful .. and I’m so happy to hear Anne is in Yorkshire..... me too ! The way you described her studio , fabrics , lace and buttons made my heart beat a little faster , and stirred childhood memories. I now have a new goal in life , to share one of Anne’s workshops with my dear sister.😊

[@oakhousejournals]

Elaine, how fabulous that Anne's so close to you. Looking at her website she does some lovely workshops scheduled too. How fun to take one together sometime. Hugs Cxx

[@hummerklein2567]

Watching this again for the fourth time It’s lovely used to do this slow stitching when I was very young . Thank you for sharing this with me Stay safe stay in and God bless

[@oakhousejournals]

I'm glad someone is like me when they find a video they like. I do exactly the same...lol. I love slow stitching and embroidery but I really can't get motivated with this fabric roll for some reason. Am thinking about putting it aside and starting another (unlike me, as I hate having thing left unfinished) and come back to it later. Hope you are creating one of your own? Stay safe and well. C.xx

[@jillthwaites2175]

Thank you, I have popped across from Rachel’s channel and now have found a whole new exciting talented lady to follow, and much more.

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Jill and welcome. So glad you like my work. Thanks you so much for watching. C.xx

[@bettelovelace4456]

Thank you so much for sharing your special time with ANNE.. what a treat.. she does such beautiful work .. hope we get to see your progress on your piece too👏👏

[@oakhousejournals]

What a lovely comment, Bette. Thank you so much. Still plenty I want to do on my snippet roll, but yes I will share. Thank you for asking. Have you seen that Anne has started her new project! Beautiful. I need to finish my snippet so I can do this project now....not enough hours in the day...lol. C.xx

[@bettelovelace4456]

Oak House Journals I’ve seen the beginning of her material book and I love it ! She is so talented ... I would love to do a snippet roll they are so pretty and her book is going to be stunning💜

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

I love this

[@oakhousejournals]

Thank you so much Vania. Hugs C xx

[@littlebooks4760]

This is a really beautiful snippet roll I really enjoyed the video Love the little spools Your craft is lovely I can’t wait to see your other videos hugs Ruby x

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Ruby, thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment. C.xx

[@jenlitscreations]

What a wonderful experience

[@oakhousejournals]

It certainly was... absolutely amazing. C.xx

[@mypaperjourney]

Love your snipit! You chose beautiful fabrics and lace. It tur7out so very pretty! Tfs. GOD Bless

[@oakhousejournals]

Thank you so much... still so much to do on her. Not sure where time goes but it flies these days...lol. C.xx

[@mprairiedale]

New subscriber here from Jacque chimes suggestion...this is so beautiful and am looking forward to see what you do to it because in my books it is pretty perfect right as it is!! So glad I popped in☺️

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Maureen, I'm very flattered. Thank you so much for subscribing and for that lovely comment. C.xx

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

This is absolutely lovely!

[@oakhousejournals]

Thanks Angela. Don't you just love bits of vintage lace and fabric? They're gorgeous without anything being done on them. I almost didn't want to slow stitch it in case I ruined it....lol. C.xx

[@sarahhunnicutt3769]

Thank you for that great idea on how to display this slow stitch project when we are completed!

[@oakhousejournals]

Sarah, you're more than welcome. Thanks for the comment. C.xx

[@karenpruis501]

What a lovely project! I have been wanting to try making a snippet roll and slow stitching. Very inspiring.

[@oakhousejournals]

It was actually great fun to do. I'm fine doing paper collaging but this was a wee challenge. Not sure why it should have been. It's going to be interesting to see how my slow stitching evolves but I'm giving it a go and will just see where it takes me. C.xx

[@tuthillg]

How wonderful! Headed over to her channel now! TFS the inspiration!

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Gail, she doesn't have many videos loaded at the moment but it's her New Years resolution to post more and she'll be showing how her Sew for the Soul project evolves each month. I'll be watching too. C.xx

[@jonigoodmanson2179]

Oh you lucky duck! It all looks so pretty!

[@oakhousejournals]

Joni, that made me laugh out loud. Soooooo funny. Yep, I was one lucky duck :-) C.xx

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

This is gorgeous! I would love to attend one of her workshops....how fun! Thanks so much for sharing with us. xo

[@oakhousejournals]

I can highly recommend her workshops, if for nothing else than to see her studio. Hugs, C.xx

[@suebowen9876]

thank you for sharing

[@oakhousejournals]

Sue, it was my pleasure. Sooo pleased you liked the video and the embroidered snippet roll. It took me a good wee while to finish it off but it was fun doing it. Thanks for watching. Hugs C xx

[@justjahneah2462]

Hello! I was sent by Lorie at grammies keepsakes! This is gorgeous! I will have to go follow her! I love this so much, and you are so right about finding new inspiration! 🖤🖤🖤 it is like going into a candy shop as a child. 🖤

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi and a warm welcome. Thank you for joining me. Definitely like a candy shop and soooo much fun. C.xx

[@tuesdaymoriarty8655]

Not a new subbie, but was sent over by Lorie from Grammies Keepsakes for her Pay it Forward Challange! Your snippet roll is gorgeous, Anne! The colors, choice of laces, papers and buttons are so pretty.

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi really glad you liked the snippet roll.... your comment reminded me to get on with the slow stitching! I have been so busy playing with my journals the snippet got neglected a bit over the last few days...uh oh! Hugs, C.xx

[@torageirs6473]

This is beautiful and I only wish I could do something like this.

[@oakhousejournals]

Tora, that is so kind of you to say. You can do this as it really is very easy stitched that I've built up over months on the fabric. I'm starting another with a friend of mine in January and we've plans to sew our snippet rolls all next year as the mood takes us.Why not join us? Hugs C xx

[@torageirs6473]

@@oakhousejournals Thank you so much for that invite (heart) are you going to do that online? I live in Iceland :(

[@oakhousejournals]

Nope not online. It's just the two of us. We thought we'd start an embroidery fabric snippet roll in the New Year and just take our time and enjoy embroidering it through the year....no rush, no pressure. Just when the mood takes us to sew a bit of it. We're going to share pictures along the way. I'll probably show mine on my channel but my friend isn't on YT so she'll share her's on IG. But there is no pressure to share pictures if you don't want to.. all very chilled and low key. C xx

[@torageirs6473]

@@oakhousejournals you are so sweet and you have inspired me to try this. In my mind I have started to think what I want to do and thats a good thing no I only have to start going through my stash and collect some sweet things I want on my roll. Enjoy and Im looking forward to see yours in the new year xoxo

[@oakhousejournals]

Fabulous Tora. I'm looking forward to the New Year and making a start on my own embroidered fabric snippet roll. Enjoy the planning. Hugs C xx

[@KatheD]

I'm another new subscriber today, as Grammies Keepsakes sent me, and she always recommends the best crafty KZbinrs 😊

[@oakhousejournals]

Awwww, lovely of you to say and delighted to have you along. Thanks so much for subscribing. C.xx

[@annettaharrison2364]

New subscriber here from Tracy Fox suggestion. Love your video and this project!

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Annetta, thank you so much for subscribing. A very warm welcome. C.xx

[@ellenschwarz4945]

Look realy nice 😍 👍

[@oakhousejournals]

Ok for a start but it'll be interesting for me to see how I get on with the slow stitching. I'm a bit nervous about showing that on KZbin....lol. Thanks for your lovely comment. C.xx

[@ellenschwarz4945]

@@oakhousejournals 😀I know what You meen. I love sewing but I'm not a Hero 😀 but it look so pretty. I know a Lady she make it too ☺

[@cottonconfetti]

Small world!! Anne goes to our Embroiderers Guild 🙂. Love your vintage roll. I'm also doing Anne's sew 4 the soul challenge over on instagram 🙂

[@oakhousejournals]

Oh isn't it just a small world. Lovely to hear from you. I am sooo enjoying the slow stitching. Nice to hear you are joining in on Anne's Sew for the Soul too. C.xx

[@SimpLeeBeth]

Sounds like a very fun time! Ok... I'll let you get back to your "shed"load of unfinished projects 😂 xo

[@oakhousejournals]

I need to .....lol. Have a great weekend. Hugs C xx

[@jenlitscreations]

You snippet is beautiful

[@oakhousejournals]

Oh thank you. Still plenty to do on it but I'm really enjoying it. C.xx

[@belenhernandezcano5190]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🥰

[@oakhousejournals]

Thank you so much Belen. Hugs C xx

[@LifePrepared]

Grammie sent me, subbed.

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi and a warm welcome. Thank you for joining me. C.xx

[@franckelatter9829]

I would love to do a workshop trouble it would take me a week to get there!

[@oakhousejournals]

It took me a good 3 hours that day because of the weather but it was well worth it. Not only for the workshop but also for Anne's studio which was like an Aladdin's cave of yumminess...lol. But I agree, a week might be a bit too much distance. C.xx

[@MariasMiscellany]

New subbie, I just came over from Grammie's Keepsakes Giveaway and Pay it Forward Challenge. :-)

[@oakhousejournals]

A very warm welcome and thank you so much for becoming a subscriber to my channel. Lovely to have you join me. C.xx

[@craftiejjnewton7097]

New sibbie here I came over to your channel from grammie's keepsakes channel ❤️ hug's ❤️

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi and a warm welcome. Thank you for joining me. C.xx

[@uniquewhimsy622]

Hello new subscriber from Grammys Keepsakes ❤️❤️Love your snippet roll. How did you die the string?

[@oakhousejournals]

HI and thank you so much for subscribing. A very warm welcome. Delighted you liked the snippet roll but still lots of work (slow stitching) to do. I dyed the threads using Koi Norr dyes. They come in a roundish pallet and are just mixed with water... great for fabrics as you just mix up the colour you want. Hugs, C.xx

[@kathyknill6102]

Oak House Journals...hello ...I have looked online for Koi Norr dyes and can’t find them anywhere....is this the correct spelling? or can you tell me where I can purchase these please. Kind regards Kathy

[@oakhousejournals]

Hi Kathy, sorry wrong spelling. it's Koh-i-Noor. Also on the base is the word Hardymuth which could be a brand name or the manufacturer. Hope this helps C.xx

[@kathyknill6102]

Oak House Journals ...thank you, do you just mix the colours and add water, then soak the fabric or thread?....also would love a tutorial on the fabric paper. Lovely snippet roll by the way. x

[@oakhousejournals]

Kathy, yes, I just mixed up the Koh’s with a little water, wet the thread and then dunked in the Koh to get the colour I wanted. You can mix the Koch just like blending water paints. To get a more muted colour try wetting you thread using tea & then into the Koh. Have a play, it’s great fun. C.xx

[@hummerklein2567]

I’m new to your channel and planning to stay.

[@oakhousejournals]

A big warm welcome and thank you so much for subscribing. C.xx

[@craftydawk.janettedawkins7516]

Boy I wish I lived closer. Would love to do one of Ann’s workshops she is so creative. ( I’m binge watching your videos 😜😍)

[@oakhousejournals]

Ann does do some lovely work. Check out her zoom workshops as they are the next best thing I've found during lock-down. Enjoy the videos.....lol. Hugs C xx