Woven Wreaths January Stitch-Along

[@deblee1958]

Enjoyed the video, watched all the way through before I began stitching and then again while I stitched.

[@kathyharris7158]

I’m looking forward to this project. I’ve already learned some new stitching ideas and techniques.i ordered the blue also. All the colors are beautiful.

[@KathysQuiltsandStitching]

i am loving it! Thank you for all the tips about working with small stitches!

[@garycindyworthington2004]

Thanks, Kathy! This is going to be so sweet! Enjoyed Gathered Blessings last year!

[@teddygingerbear1372]

Happy New Year Kathy & fellow stitchers! What a surprise that you posted our first stitch along on New Year’s Day 2024. I’m looking forward to your monthly stitch videos from the comfort of my home. If we have another snowy winter like last year in the Sierra, having several projects to look forward to will shorten our long winter days. Thank you!

[@RNKoriginalss]

Your fly stitch use is Amazing Kathy!

[@susansuchower6449]

I just watched the video and I am so happy to be sewing along with everyone! I purchased the red and plan on using DMC floss. I favor DMC because that is what my grandmother used when she taught me to embroider with her when I was 5 years old. I stopped in my middle teens started again in my twenties and stopped. Finally started again in my fifties and never looked back. It is so calming and I think of my grandmother. Happy 2024 everyone and happy sewing!

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

You message makes me do happy! My neighbor, Mrs. Whitaker, taught me when I was 7. I didn't pick it up again until around 40. Like you, I found a real peace with it. ❤️

[@RNKoriginalss]

I love this SAL and your embroidery tips! Thanks!

[@RambleSAHMW]

I chose the red and I am also using the suggested Valdani. Loving every stitch. It's been several years since I've done an embroidery project. Boy am I rusty! I decided to try the no knot way . . . halfway through I went back to knots! Old habits die hard. Thank you for putting this lovely project together for all of us.

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

I m so happy you are enjoying the project!

[@RNKoriginalss]

After watching February…. I came back and love the sharp crisp corners trick

[@ellenmcmahon4459]

Happy New Year everyone! Thank you Kathy for creating this project for us. I went out of the box and am doing green! I love it!! I already learned something from this video. May our only pain be Champagne and patience to wait until next month!

[@cathyr212]

Happy New Year, Kathy! I started my Snowman last evening. I got the red panel with the coordinating Valdani. I love it! Thank you so much for all the neat tips. I'm enjoying this project. Slow and relaxing.

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

I just love your patterns!! Lots of projects, just enjoying home. Have a peaceful January.

[@kathysmotryski2437]

Happy New year y'all. What a wonderful project... I needed something for my sewing room wall and this is the ticket. Thanks. See y'all for February

[@roylynnhoenig7785]

Thanks for this project, I’m definitely a beginner embroiderer and it is very clear and makes it seem doable. I got the red but might go back and get the other two. Happy New Year!

[@cherylmink1797]

Thanks for the tips! I’ve finished w/the green Jan block. The plan is to do blue & then green (Jan blocks) by the end of the week. Until next month, happy stitching!

[@neinachapman1261]

I have a question…I am planning to add color with your colored pencil technique….Should I put a stabilizer fabric behind the printed panel so it is easier to color like you have suggested in some of your other videos?

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

Oh I can't wait to see your colored version. I hope you will post it on IG 😊 I always like to iron a piece of freezer paper on the back while I'm coloring.

[@busybeescraftycorner6146]

Can you please recommend a thread color for the red woven wreath. Thank you I just watched the Quilt Roadies and she showed her panel she’s working on just loved it. So of course I had to get one!

[@jillsiegler9218]

Can we still get this kit? It is wonderfully looking and I have ordered it earlier!! I love all your work Kathy❤

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

Hello! Absolute! The fabric panel is still available on Spoonflower.com. There should a link to it with this tutorial. Thanks!

[@kathycochran7084]

Thanks so much for this Sew along, Kathy. I JUST finished all 10 of your folk animals, so in need of another embroidery project. I can't tell you how please I am with all of the animals! So adorable! Thanks again..... K. I'm doing the green version of this project, btw. Plan to make a table topper - and green works better for me. Although I actually love the blue the best.

[@DebbieGronefeld]

Love your patterns and will be doing this one in blue. Can the fabric be washed before I start stitching ?

[@kathleenputnam5480]

LOVE this! I ordered the red. What thread do you recommend?

[@terrilane2140]

I'm so excited January is here and I could start! I like the stem stitch but have the hardest time with where the stitch goes outside/inside, especially when I change stitching directions. I bought the red and the blue!!

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

Hi! I don’t use any interfacing with this fabric. Thanks for reaching out!

[@violetsfarm]

Love this project. I have my panel but thread has been ordered.

[@sonnenquilter]

Hallo Kathy, very beautiful . Do you use a fusible stabilizer on the back ? 😊

[@LindaWoltmann-fp2sz]

Do you put a light interfacing on the back of your fabric?

[@conniefath5126]

Do you put stiffer on the back

[@loosethreadstitchers1665]

Hi Kathy! This is a great project to start the year! I am wondering what kind of needle you use? Thank you!

[@saundrahandy5192]

Could you tell me how many “panels” are in a yard of fabric?

[@nancykintzel4261]

I love this project and can’t wait to get started! What kind and size of needle are you using? You make threading it look so easy! Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge!

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

Hello! I like to use a size 7 embroidery needle. I really like the John James and Piecemakers needles.

[@rachelqstitches]

What color Valdani do you recommend for the red?

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

Hi! It depends on which color fabric you decide to use. The name and number of the Valdani colors are printed right on the fabric panel 😊

[@HeideD100]

Thank you Kathy, I am still waiting on my panel. I am working on the red version. Do you have a recommendation of what Valdani to use with the red?

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

Hello! I used Valdani P1, or you could also use DMC 3777. Thanks!

[@HeideD100]

Thank you. @@TothePointwithKathySchmitz

[@HeideD100]

Kathy, I have another question about a needle. What needle do you use? I have a #3 millners needle ( which is like a sword!) Very pokey. Do you recommend a different needle?

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

I like to use a size 7 embroidery needle. ☺️

[@HeideD100]

@@TothePointwithKathySchmitz thank you.

[@elizabetha.mautner1607]

Kathy where do I find the information on the colors of Valdani thread and the size needle to use? i am new at this type of stitching.

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

Hello and welcome! The thread colors, Valdani and DMC, are printed right in the fabric panel for you. Red - Valdani P1 or DMC 3777 Blue - Valdani O578 or DMC 930 Green - Valdani O519 or DMC 936 I like to use a size 7 embroidery needle. John James and Piecemakers are both nice

[@elizabetha.mautner1607]

Thank you, Kathy! I am looking forward to learning. @@TothePointwithKathySchmitz

[@sherryharding5792]

Happy 2024 Kathy! I'm new here. Just wondering how to get the material with the motives to sew?

[@TothePointwithKathySchmitz]

Welcome! The fabric is available at spoonfliwer.com please type KathySchmitz in the search bar (no spaces). You will need a fat quarter of the color of your choice. The thread colors are printed right on the fabric panel 😊