Weekly Slowstitch 2024 - Week Four

Week four of my weekly slowstitch-along for 2024. This week's prompt is 'choices' and it's more of an exercise than an attempt to make something beautiful. I suspect some of you may be a little freaked out by it but I hope you give it a go. 😉
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[@406annie]

A few years ago, I learned that we make at least 35,000 choices every day! It’s freeing to not have to make some choices. I’m glad you chose to twine your hair; it looks beautiful and it’s so appropriate for you! I love your scrappy string quilt and the fact that Joey was the “designer” of it. What a wonderful part of your history and such great memories for you both.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you ❤️ Must tell Joey that I put that photo up, guess I should have asked him in advance. 😂 But he's a pretty chilled out 21 year old now 😉

[@barbaraz3065]

I feel like I’ve had a lovely hour of therapy along with a beautiful low stitching lesson. I sit and stitch while I watch and listen and I treasure the time spent here. Thank you for generously sharing your skills!

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure 😊

[@nancymorgen1640]

I happen to like your "poor little piece that nobody loves." In fact, it's givi g me ideas. So thank you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

@@nancymorgen1640 thank you Nancy, I stitched on it some more and ended up loving it. I show it at the beginning of the week five video. ❤️

[@pinkeeist]

I think your colours are magic. They look like the boards of an old boat 🦈

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you ❤️

[@margaretcrosby3490]

In my humble opinion, there is nothing ugly about this piece ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you ❤️

[@kathyffarney-keck8593]

As a raw beginner I needed this. My sewing skills and fabric choices are very limited in comparison of many of the others. It has made starting a project stressful. I can stop critiquing myself for at lease one week.

[@sherilancaster2514]

I don’t have much of a stash either. I went to some secondhand stores and looked for pillowcases made of 100% cotton. I bought a variety of shades. I also found a couple of linen napkins, and embroidery floss. I used tea and onion skins to dye some of the pillow case fabric. So, increased my variety of fabric for very little money. It was a fun little treasure hunt!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, you make me so happy that I went with this because I did wonder if people might be disappointed not to make a 'real piece ' . I hope it helps to keep the self-critiqueing under control for future weeks as well 😁❤️

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

i.m.o. turning a strip to show the other side is not cheating. It's a creative way to use that strip.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes! Thank you ❤️

[@maureenpeak7751]

I was yelling turn it over, turn it over and then you did! Yay! And in my humble opinion it’s not cheating. Your piece is inspiring and I love it. Thank you

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂😁❤️

[@elizabethlampi7667]

Love this piece and that random can be so fun. What I see is an amazing base to stitch on, some appliqué. I see a landscape … blue sky with bit of pink, mountains, a river, more land and a grove of flowers. I’ll try not to be naughty and make a piece allowing it to just be itself without a bunch of added top stitches/appliqué’s. Have a great week everyone 🫶🏼

[@k3n.clothtales]

I just commented above that I am going to put more stitching on mine 😁 love that you see a landscape ❤️

[@godschild1305]

I know you see the colors different than we see them on the video. What I see on my screen is beautiful, I would be pleased to have made that. You have so much valuable insight in your videos. I am loving this series of Weekly Slowstitch. Thank you for sharing your talent.😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much, I went on to do a lot more stitching on this piece and ended up loving it. 😊❤️

[@Auntie7024]

Very lovely. The fabric combinations look wonderful. I don't think it is ugly or hideous. Be kind and give yourself grace. ❤😊

[@SassySue67]

Kathryn, I thought the only rule was, there are no rules!! 😂. I’m loving watching you stitch and ramble as you go.

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂❤️

[@sarahjayneward]

This piece makes me think of Beaches, walking along the waters edge having a paddle 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@k3n.clothtales]

Happy thought ❤

[@evocationart8370]

I actually think this piece is lovely it’s like a landscape😊❤

[@lightbulbnirvana]

I think this is the lucky 13th comment. I saw the video posted and had to watch, because it's a CLOTHTALE!!!

[@k3n.clothtales]

😁😁😁

[@lynn_thinks]

I’m a painter and these colors remind me of a marshy landscape at dawn - abstracted. They’re actually lovely. ✨

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, I think if I do more stitching, I could learn to love them 😁❤️

[@mariettafocke9276]

So lovely! I love the colours. I dont think you are capable (even without having a choice) to create something really ugly.

[@k3n.clothtales]

You are too sweet and kind ☺️❤️

[@loveallo6216]

This reminds me of when you’re playing scrabble and put your hand in to choose a letter and all that comes out is vowels 😂 I don’t think the piece is ugly…it’s just different to what you are used to.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Exactly! All vowels, good one. 😂 And actually it's no bad thing that I don't love it, if it had come out as a piece I had designed, it would have had less meaning. ❤️

[@user-ix2ju7jq5n]

Sooo funny...I was shouting turn it around turn it around... The third time the blue strip came out 😂😂

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂 I heard you! 😁

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Well, I rather liked your poor unloved piece. When held on the diagonal it reminded me of a Xmas bauble. Hopefully pieces, like people, will respond to love. So glad that you gave it a dangle

[@k3n.clothtales]

I am going to love it by giving it a little more stitching ❤️

[@joycefisher8785]

Loved this. ❤. And do I see 24.4 thousand subscribers. Kathryn you’re turning the world right side up!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Joyce, about time someone did 😂❤

[@BarbaraEaves-vz1vl]

I love today's project. It has so much soul and interest. I hope you come to like it.

[@cherylsmith3291]

I dont think it’s ugly. I quite like it.

[@gwynhigginson4871]

Love love this ..the rich colours everything..very inspiring..be kind to the little square.and each strips story ..its beautiful..

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@gwynhigginson4871]

Kathryn Chambers 🥰🥰🥰so inspiring..my friend with a brain tumour can do this...with big stitches...we are 4 friends starting a quilt...wondering how she could do hers this will be how...thankyou..we can share a bag of mystery scraps and pull out together...fun

[@k3n.clothtales]

Oh that's wonderful, have fun 😊

[@christinepenna9008]

I’ve been following your weekly stitch alongs and I keep my pieces simple without extra embellishments just to use the exercises as you present them. Where I live there are several quilt shops that have what they call sew days. I have all the ladies save their scraps no matter how little and I collect them at the end of the week and add them to my own stash. It gives me quite a selection to work with!!!!❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Lovely to have you following along and well done for hoovering up all those scraps 😁❤️

[@ellisburton8733]

Lovely video, made me smile as always.... Reminded of the gift of spending a little time with one of life's quiet, thoughtful and caring crafty people... Your explanations are very clear - your doing fab hun 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@jayneelinor]

Thank you for this, a great lesson idea and one most of us likely need. You are a great teacher!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you ❤️

[@soundofez]

i loved this one quite a lot! probably because the rules are simple: choose fabrics by shape only and get stitching. i am easily overwhelmed by new projects, especially by planning them, but this one is very easy to simply start :) now if only i had more scraps... on the theory (and why i think it works, even with the less-flashy fabrics): by choosing a consistent fabric shape, you've given yourself a consistent texture (even if the colors are determined to fight you 😅😂). your strips remind me of hatching (as in cross-hatching), which is one of my favorite art shading styles ✏️

[@k3n.clothtales]

You are absolutely right about having at least one constant 😁❤️

[@yvonnethomson7043]

As the person who's doing this while totally blind, this video made me smile. Have to think that the results for a lot of people are going to look a lot like mine, since my theme for the whole project is to base it all on textures and not worry about what it looks like to other people. Worrying about colours and such has been a block for me with so many crafts, so slow stitching and doing things that feel good without caring what they look like has been fun. There'll certainly be a lot less soul searching for me with this exercise, that's for sure, ☺️.

[@k3n.clothtales]

I was thinking of people with sight loss while filming, about how the other elements of the cloth become much more important. I am going to give that some thought and explore the idea further in a future week. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@yvonnethomson7043]

Ooo, looking forward to it.

[@helensmith8350]

thank you so much, Yvonne and I are enjoying this so much 🥰

[@user-us4yx7sx1q]

Brenda: LOVE the new “twining” braid!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, it's how I always fix my hair now 😁♥️

[@michellesocialbutterfly9517]

I had a great time with this one. I had prepared a huge bag last year, of all kinds of strips, for scrappy squares. ArtyFartyAnnie had made a mini quilt. I did not use very many and I had two huge bags. I just closed my eyes and pulled each one out, some were too wide, and I just folded them too. I did not mind the look of my square, I had a lot of variety in mine. I think it helped me that I did not look at them! LOL. But I must say I had to trim three sides. All in all, it was very good. Thank you, Kathryn.

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

Loved your hair platt…….so enjoyed this “talk about “ processing on a Monday morning on a very rainy rain in Olympia, Washington State……

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@karenbleemel9732]

I really like the way your give yourself the freedom to choose a batch of scraps in a bag and them pull random from that bag. Come what may. I really like the pretty blue and earth tone browns that came out of the bag at random. The pretty little pink is just a highlight there in the corner. very neat. I hope to start and join in with you all soon. I am finishing up on a hand stitching project at the moment, I can only do one at a time or I won't get anything done. I love your video's so relaxing and inspiring.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@fayze6039]

Love your presentations, especially this week for a procrastinator like me.

[@DawnMARKCUM-vn7gt]

Almost like looking for a needle in a haystack I love how you talk you have a beautiful accent you remind me of my grandmother

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😁❤️

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

I find this theme really interesting, because I only started thinking about it when I created my instagram account in 2021. I possess almost no planning skills in what art is concerned and I never thought about it, until I read comments and posts on instagram about planning and giving up control. For example, when I made both rice bags, I didn’t do what you did: the previous layout of all fabrics, that’s why I never use that invisible stitch (I forgot the name in English) to attach them. I choose the base fabric and then I start adding bits of fabric or lace randomly. Before I started making the bags, I chose a huge variety of fabrics and then I would look at one and if I liked it, I would stitch it. And if I liked two, I would think: I will stitch this one next. But the thing is that when I went to get it, I had lost interest and I would choose another one. And both bags (and my books and pouches) were all made like that: in the moment. Choosing the stitches is the same, I can’t plan. The same thing when I crochet or even make a paper book or paint. And I started to think about why it was like that. I am the most disciplined person in the world. I have schedules for everything, I never get late to anything, I never got late to school in my life, I do all my chores way before they could be in fact done, I have my house all organized, and it hit me: is it because I am so disciplined and organized that I need a bit of chaos in my art practice? Because my art room looks like it belongs to a different house! Last week, I spent 4 days organizing everything, because I couldn’t see my table! I guess that my disciplined side needs a chaotic side to balance it, I don’t know, because I don’t know anyone who likes any kind of art, so I never discussed this with anyone. But I love my disciplined side. I feel comfortable and happy the way I am. I was always like that, even as a child. Not once did my parents need to tell me to do my homework, because that was the first thing I did when I got home! I write a lot, don’t I?😂 Well, thanks for reading it🙏 I would like to add that I love your hair. I used to have really long hair too, not as long as yours, and I loved it, but my hair is really wavy and wild and I lost patience and cut it and I am now happier, but I still admire ladies with long hair. Also, again, maybe because I love random, messy pieces, I really liked this piece. And, finally, I would like to ask: is it Kathryn or Catherine? Because I see both ways, and I like to call people by their name 🩵💚🤎♥️💜💙🩷🧡🤍💛🤗😘🌹

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Alexandra you do write a lot but it's always interesting 😉 You are blessed with a good eye and a trust in your own intuition because your work is beautiful. It's interesting that you say maybe it's a balance to your self discipline elsewhere in your life. Maybe I should have asked you to plan a piece right down to the last stitch then stick to the plan to the letter. 😂 My name is spelt Kathryn, but my whole life I have been called all kinds of variations, all the possible spellings of my name, all the diminutives, Kate, Katie, Kath, Kathy, even Ryn by one of my cousins. That is why Hans invented k3n, so had one simple name which is literally said as it's spelt. But it's just added one more name to the list! I don't mind though. 😂❤️❤️❤️

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

@@k3n.clothtales I may try that suggestion of following a plan to the letter 😉 I’m glad I have been spelling your name correctly 😊🌹

[@redparrot9489]

Totally not cheating. The rule is about fabric piece. 💕💕💕

[@justplaintara9028]

I had a job which frowned upon social media, but I was exempt from restrictions because I used Facebook as a part of training exercises. I really don't even use it for that now that I'm retired, it becomes addictive. I'm struggling with joining all of you lovely people or avoiding obsession.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

My job was working with the computer all the time. For five hours a day (five days a week). So then I did not like to be 'on the computer' too all the time at home. But now I'm retired I like 'meeting' lovely people through social media. But you're right: avoid obsession/addiction!

[@kb9847]

That is a struggle for sure. Unless you really want to post your work commenting on people's comments here is a great way to interact and build community as well. :)

[@Sa_Stafford]

I don’t ‘do’ Facebook either … That said, the community here on YT is fabulous. I’m constantly inspired by the words and by K3n’s wonderful tutorials ❤️

[@darkallegiance666]

I tried FB years ago & hated it. I’m sticking to the videos & the comment section here. I really like this week’s project - it looks like fun!

[@k3n.clothtales]

I completely understand that, I have been through times of no social media at all when I felt it ruling me rather than the other way around. I think it's the endlessness of it... I am now obviously in a different place as I want to follow what everyone is doing as a result of this channel, and as it grows, I will have to find a balance between keeping up with it all (which I love to do) and still having time and head space for my own creativity and planning content for the videos. I have heard of people setting timers and I also know there are apps to help you manage your social media engagement. ❤️

[@ItsOnlyMe13]

I did a purge and tidy of my table linen cupboard so I have some more cloth. I had a few odd napkins and linen tea towels that haven’t Neenah used for year. They are now getting a new life in slow stitching. I’m in the process of making a pouch for my watercolour paint brushes but can’t wait to start these weekly pieces when the pouch is finished. You are such an inspiring creative! Thank you 🤗

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure ❤

[@DawnMARKCUM-vn7gt]

I think it's beautiful I really like it I love the way you wear your hair like that that is really pretty

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much ❤

[@pattyatrumdycreations134]

I love that! I don't think its hideous at all. Being a mixed media artist, mostly collage, I see that as a gorgeous background. Now I'd put a scrappy fabric bird on that to bring everything together. Or, I could see an embroidered tree of life. CHOICES 😂

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes! They are EVERYWHERE 😂😂😂

[@Greenilady13]

I find this piece to be quite handsome!! If you squint the lights and darks are very lovely. Beth B Sarasota, Florida

[@k3n.clothtales]

@@Greenilady13 thank you Beth, I stitched it more and ended up loving it, I show it at the beginning of the following episode 😉❤️

[@karen1351]

I look at your piece that you say nobody loves and I see sand and sea and a piece of faded and worn red buoy that’s been washed ashore. I love it ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

I will show it in Monday's video, I have stitched it some more and now I like it 😊

[@SusanMJB45]

Fascinating ..... Okay..... I'm one of the ones that enjoys going through my pretty stash and picking fabrics for my current piece. But.... I am going to follow your instructions and be random 🙂 It will be a great exercise to see how I feel while doing it random style and then I may do it again with deliberately choosing. And compare how I feel about doing it both ways. Great exercise. And.... as always.... so much fun to have my first coffee of the morning (east coast U.S.) while I watch your new video. Monday mornings are now..... very enjoyably....... Slow Stitch with Kathryn !!!! Thank you..... Because I don't have scrappy strips, I'm going to reach into my 3 boxes of large stash pieces (with closed eyes) and then rip/cut a strip or two from each piece that I pull out of my stash. Your piece is not ugly..... I love a blue/brown combo...... so I like it !!!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Wonderful to compare 😁❤️

[@poodlegirl55]

I can't sleep, I've been having some pains and it's 2:00 a.m. here in the US. But K3n's voice was comforting and I fiddled with some cloth.

[@k3n.clothtales]

I am sorry you can't sleep, I hope you feel better 🙏❤️

[@damienk5011]

So sorry for your pain and trust it resolved to your ease rapidly.l used to do shift work and when l get woken up do end up doing something rather than try to go back to sleep.Find k3n s voice very pleasant and enjoy her" witterings" as many of us do the same!Be well,safe and content always, J.I.M.K Mrs. Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺 ♥ 😊

[@sangalestudio]

Well well well! I don't think you can say it's hideous with all the random pieces you put in the bag the chosen ones have come together to make your choice, I might have chosen to pull them all together with further stitches but Katherine that was what it was all about choice! Thank you for a fourth week of inspiration, so far I've managed to create my journal, yes I've no cover yet, but hopping a piece in the forthcoming week's will inspire a larger piece for the cover. I'm struggling for scraps most of my stash is quilting printed cotton's but I am very much using the wrong side! This weekly project is so exciting not that I want to wish the weeks away but can't wait for next week! Thank you for giving us something precious....inspiration ! X

[@k3n.clothtales]

@@sangalestudio my pleasure 😊 I will try to do the tea dyeing video this week, because then if you do that to some of your scraps, you will have even more variety 😉❤️

[@elizabethplatz2927]

I love how your piece turned out! It feels rustic, rich and earthy.

[@majellamaas3996]

...just don't call me late for dinner. ( About how we are called.) I started doing this idea as I was watching. I like it.

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂❤️

[@CarolynHeldon-fl3to]

My local sewing shop puts away scraps and small cut off for me and I just got a box of string pieces so they will be perfect for this week. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. I’ll be adding mine to my quilt. Also, I don’t think it breaks rules to turn a piece over. 😊 I really like your piece….apart from the pink. I don’t like pink.

[@k3n.clothtales]

That is perfect because someone else has pre chosen for you 😁

[@victoriaduckworth-xi5rr]

I have just recently found you on KZbin. I enjoy watching you, and I am loving the journal and the slow stitch videos. Thank you!

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure 😊

[@tarhabrown8038]

Yay! I've been looking forward to all of your videos

[@michellewohlgemuth8847]

The material is from your stash therefore not ugly! Iam looking forward to getting started. Cleaning out my craft room for material & thread & will keep my strips. Thank you 🌼🌻🌸

[@canadiancrafter3972]

I just watched this on my lunch break at work. I can hardly wait to get home and play!!

[@k3n.clothtales]

As I am reading your comment 5 hours later, I am hoping you are home playing already 😁

[@canadiancrafter3972]

@@k3n.clothtales I am now!

[@dawnshipman4783]

This is going to be a real challenge. I have always done patchwork and quilting all by hand but also always followed all the rules and instructions that come with that. It is no longer pleasure to me and feel that as this is my 70th year I want to break free from rules & rulers and “GO ROGUE.” However I have to admit it’s harder than I thought, I doubt myself all the time and am afraid of making mistakes. I’m looking forward to the chance to stop overthinking things and just get on and produce something. So thank you K3n for showing this and I’d love to know how you made the transition from traditional quilting to this wonderful slow stitching, if that’s not too personal.

[@k3n.clothtales]

This is designed with exactly you in mind because I have been where you are. 😊 I will do a little bio video soon about how I got from there to here. Maybe as part of next Monday's challenge. ❤️

[@dawnshipman4783]

Thank you so much. Can’t wait. In the meantime….erm which piece should I put here 🤔 ooh I hope it’s right! Xx@@k3n.clothtales

[@user-yf3pt6yu5v]

Well said dawn . 😊 actually this exersize turned out to be easy because I'm telling myself , let it be .​@@k3n.clothtales

[@sandramyer7081]

I like the long scraps you “decided.” And I like the subtle colored scraps - another page in your journal- I feel free with your choices and stitches which were long and easy! Thanks again- I’m going to follow you again! See you next week!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Wonderful so pleased you found it liberating ❤️

[@sandrahodges8545]

I loved this project ❤ I was so pleased with the first piece of fabric I picked out of my bag-it had some lovely text on it. I was not pleased with my thread colors! Such fun-and didn’t cause any anxiety. Thank you for this valuable exercise and for the caring way you speak to all of us.

[@michellesocialbutterfly9517]

Too funny, one of mine was a salvage piece and had a "AN" on the end! LOL I still used it, it looks great.

[@Bunefoo401]

Love this challenge. Looking forward to playing with my fabrics for this one

[@k3n.clothtales]

Enjoy, don't cheat! 😂❤️

[@jessicakennady7893]

This piece reminds me of sea and sand. It isn’t ugly. Pink piece is sunset

[@judymarkel8029]

Years ago I belonged to a quilt group. We were made up of a lot of a lot of different styles. I made string quilt blocks that I was so happy with because I used so many of my scraps. They all were so surprised that I would share these. Haha. One lady trying to be nice said " this could be so nice if the colors matched" hahaha I loved this group but I had a very different style. Your piece today reminded me of a rutted road with rain puddles and a flower. I love it. This will be fun❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

That is a lovely interpretation ❤️ and yes I have known some of those ladies in my time 😜

[@JeriBellini]

You’ve made a new memory today using your cloth the way you did. I love your piece, and I love that you save even the tiniest scrap! ❤ Ohh! I was going to ask if you saved selvedges, and I think I saw you pull one out of your bag! So interesting!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, I have pilfered other people's selvedges certainly 😉 I don't buy new cloth myself. I think the one you saw was French General, those selvedges are lovely because they are not super thick. ❤

[@AndyAndyAndyP]

Think there's something very lovely about it plus it looks great in the journal 😊

[@mareimontalvo2725]

I just taught a class this past Saturday where my students were given prompts which eliminated most of their personal choice. They were having a great time and making fabulous works. As soon as we got to a point where they had complete control, many started to flag. They got caught up in the angst of "will it look good". As much as I try to teach "play", there are always some folks who can't remember how to let go and just enjoy.

[@k3n.clothtales]

It's the hardest thing to teach grown ups I think. I used to threaten my Slowstitch group in England that one month, I would have them work on a piece all day, using my materials and at the end of the day, we would go out into the carpark and burn them all. 😱😂 Sadly never got to do it, but it's the spirit of those mandalas drawn in sand or chalk dust. All about the process, not the end product. 😉❤️

[@mareimontalvo2725]

@@k3n.clothtales I completely agree! It's the joy of the process.

[@rodneyannbensman1186]

I’ve been watching you for a bit and I’ve become intrigued with the stitching. I love to hand sew so this is just a fun extension of what I do. But my fabrics are not vintage looking like yours but I have started it any way. I saw another video where she made the small pieces and mounted them on greeting card size paper and made cards out of them. Last evening and all day today I worked up 10 of the cards. Enjoyed every minute. Thanks for your inspiration.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure and you have reminded me that I need to make some cards for a forthcoming exhibition. Must get to it, perhaps I will do it on camera 😁

[@susanhannon7596]

I am keeping up with you on this slow stitch journey. Loving it and I LOVE this piece! Please don’t call it ugly😅

[@k3n.clothtales]

I know, poor thing 😂❤

[@maz3002]

Yay I couldn't be happier 😃 scrappy is my favourite quilting style. I'll definitely be cutting my fabric strips shorter to avoid pulling out the same strip over and over 😂 in saying that, I really like how yours turned out 👏 and i love the string quilt you made for Joey - the photo says it all 🥰

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you ❤️

[@angiekay9020]

Well, I loved your scrappy piece and very excited about starting mine. Thanks again 😊x

[@neilstephen6761]

I love the little piece it brings rock strata to mind . The colours are soothing and pleasing to the eye. Happy stitching

[@123uschie]

Thank you Kathryn . I have been keeping up with the slow stitching projects but am staying away from social media . I am a maker -watercolour painter for 20 years ,journal maker and a beginner stitcher . I am learning a lot from these little projects and have started your Japanese rice bag tutorial . I love love the texture that is created with fabric collage and stitching. I am Looking forward to this weeks exercise.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure and absolutely understand the social media thing ❤️

[@quraibawentzel4143]

I just sewed this one with you.Yes , little bit stressful😊.Mine looks like a dogs' dinner.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Oh now, I have been told off multiple times for calling mine ugly and hideous so I am sure yours is not that bad either 😂

[@annrobinson8282]

Such a fun exercise to watch and to hear your comments along the way. Outliers come into our lives frequently and it seems to me it’s how we handle them that’s important to our well being. I love the pink and the whole piece! Looking forward to next Monday.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@jennyh290]

I like that piece. But I have always been a fan of the underdog.

[@k3n.clothtales]

😁 I have done more stitching on it and now I like it too 😊

[@jennyh290]

@@k3n.clothtales I know I saw later. It’s awesome!

[@lucillecash3046]

❤ I love your strippy piece and the colours look good together. I like the idea of picking random strips out of the bag.❤

[@elizabethbuttke2224]

Your piece looks fantastic! Living in Tn I have heard of string quilts, but never made one , or actually tried one. This is what a mother, or grandmother, from this area, piece would have looked like. They didn't have much choice of color or texture. Lovely prompt.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@johnniekuykendall2696]

Oh, to have all those scraps! I'll make my own strips but will still follow the process!

[@user-ix2ju7jq5n]

Thank you. A most interesting, self awareness exercise. I loved every excruciating stressful minute of noticing my reaction to having to stitch down my random selections into existence for which I had to take ownership! Yikes!

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂 sorry... Does that seem like a genuine apology? 😁❤️

[@mariannavacratsa3451]

You are just so calm ❤❤❤ really enjoy your videos 🙏 I'm fighting with myself my mind is running 🌹 have a beautiful day

[@k3n.clothtales]

Have a lovely day too ❤️

[@user-pn5tp5ck1t]

I just joined. This piece reminds me of a Japanese lantern if made on point.add a red tassel on bottom. Have a good day.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello, welcome 🤗 I see exactly what you mean ❤️

[@deeanndavis1256]

So looking forward to watching this whole thing, after a needed sleep. But had to go ahead and click on it now. ☺️

[@cathiespalding2083]

I enjoyed watching you create this lovely piece, which was a great idea to randomly pick the strips !

[@kaz3bears]

After making a few pouches for family I have some scraps in colours I normally don’t use so I’m looking forward to the result. It should be fun Thanksk3n

[@michelledonnelly1305]

K3n, your son is/was adorable!

[@k3n.clothtales]

I will tell him 😁♥️

[@jeanmoore7908]

Yours is the beach 😊

[@lindamarshall-ur9tk]

Thank you 😊

[@waypay1]

I adore this idea! My husband creates huge, expensive, themed quilts, and I steal all his scraps for epp. We're in danger of being buried in scraps because I only do micro epp and it takes forever. 😂

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂❤️

[@elizabethmcintosh5238]

❤I love your finished piece.....colors are great...I don't think it's bad at all.

[@Mae0357]

I've been so stuck. To the point of turning away. I haven't even started. This has helped me so much!

[@k3n.clothtales]

You can't even begin to know how pleased I am to hear that it has helped you 😊😊😊

[@kb9847]

I found this to be the perfect exercise for me. I found much freedom by just reaching into my box and pulling out a strip. I found that every time I drew out yellow it made me very happy. My piece doesn't look fabulous, but it's one of my favourite pieces because it reminds me of how wonderful slow stitching can be when I just let go and enjoy the process. *Question* I was wondering K3n :) do you think that you did not like your piece because you were filming and believe that since you are "teaching/instructing" us, your piece should always be one that you feel is "worthy"? Just a thought I had during the video. THANKS FOR A GREAT VIDEO!!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hmm that's food for thought... I pondered a little bit before replying and think you might be right, maybe about being 'the teacher ' or maybe because this is on the internet for all the world to see (and judge 😉). I think there was indeed some subconscious extra pressure. Thank you so much for drawing that to my attention, a lovely opportunity to learn more about myself. ☺️❤️

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

LOL! Cheat away! P.S. It was very helpful to see how you choose a limited number of scraps for each project. Thank-you, Kathryn. P.P.S. Your hair looks lovely.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Jill 😂❤️

[@brendaestes5555]

Love those colors, another great video, thank you!

[@user-vc3ks5ii9r]

I know you did not choose your fabrics but to me it looks a lot like a sea side . I like it.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes, sand and sea, I 'see' it now 😁

[@debzehr3244]

I’m not going to stress over what comes out of my bag. 😳. I have only two threads in my orts jar so that’s easy. Your twined hair is lovely. 💖💖💖

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

I don't think your piece is ugly at all. It looks like weather worn driftwood. The only bit I would struggle with is the pink. It is odd because normally, I love a pop of colour among faded ones but here, I think that the pink strip blocks the flow of the colours. I really enjoy the choosing part and see it as integral/essential to the finished piece - (does that make me a control freak?) so It's going to be a very interesting (and scary) exercise! I will have to remember to breathe!!! Joey's lap quilt is beautiful and I love the lighter 'square' in the middle. LOVE your twined hair! Mary x

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Mary I hope it's useful and interesting rather than scary. And yes please, breathe. I should have mentioned it in the video, it's absolutely essential to the process 😉😂❤️

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

@@k3n.clothtales 😂😂😂

[@gailgaddy5340]

That was interesting. I’ll definitely try it. Thank you for the video. 😊

[@marymcmullen6902]

This is a fascinating exercise..looking forward to giving it a go 😊.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hope you enjoy it ❤️

[@katethompson2818]

I'm looking forward to doing this! I have gotten better over time at trusting my process and the process, so/but this piece will be interesting and fun. Thanks again!! And, by the way, you explain yourself well and are always so inviting and kind. 🙂

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Kate 😊

[@nancygreer9675]

Thank you, I am almost finished getting all my fabrics together, now I will go back and cut pieces of each fabric to put in the working room. I have took some sari silk scraps for the first week and boy is it ugly 😂 but done. A girl has to start some where right. Thank you again.

[@k3n.clothtales]

I am sure it's not ugly 😂 in any case I would think it's impossible to make sari silk ugly! 😉❤️

[@jacquicanham4756]

In the Australian war memorial is a selection of embroidered hankies created by prisoners of war that helped the men remember home, and life outside the prison. My Grandfather apparently created perfect embroidery which was as neat on the back as it was on the front.

[@k3n.clothtales]

That is interesting, I am going to Google to see if I can find some photos ❤️

[@dailydoseofpaper]

Love your hair Katherine, it looks beautiful (and thanks for the shoutout)! Looking forward to making this scrap filled piece myself so i just put all my scraps into one basket💖🍀Machteld

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure, hope I pronounced your name correctly 😁❤️

[@dailydoseofpaper]

@@k3n.clothtales yes, you said it beautifully (English) right!!😀🍀💖

[@craftyazshabbyshacjude3297]

K3n i love it picking blindly does it for me. Love this prompt. I agree, what I love others I know would not like, but each to their own i Learn'd that many years ago even my textile tutor told me i have no concept in colour coordination. Thank you for sharing. Huge hugs from down under in NZ xox

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hmm well I am a bit cross with your teacher, colour coordination can be learnt and it was her job to teach you so if anyone was at fault..... Fill in the blank. 😉 Also teachers have such influence over their students, it's a privilege and a responsibility and they shouldn't say such thoughtless things that can cast long shadows throughout people's lives... Ok, end of rant. 😁❤️❤️❤️

[@kimberlyjardine8634]

Hey, i like that piece of stitching.