Slow stitching, I show you what it is & how to do it! Great mindful stitching for beginners & pros!

Check out the wonderful relaxing world of slow stitching! I'll talk about what it is, it's origins and show you how to get started on a simple but beautiful piece of your own slow stitching. This is suitable for all levels of embroiderers, beginners to advanced, and is a wonderful way to relax and really enjoy your embroidery without the fear of 'going wrong' or being super neat...

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[Marysharp]

I must have been slow stitching since 1992 I do every thing by hand even quilting(one stitch at a time ) I do not like sewing machines they make me very frustrated, so slow stitching calms me down. Regards Sarah from New Zealand.

[thecalicoheart]

“I have lived with several Zen masters, all of them cats.” - Eckhart Tolle

😁XXX

[pamchapman]

I really love this! I am inspired to try this- I love the unstructured tone and the beautiful, unique process and creation. Thank you!!!

[daniellelombardi]

Yeah!!! I am so glad you are speaking on slow stitching...a subject I know very well!

[judepicton]

Brilliant video, very relaxing and inspiring. Thank-you so much.Your face Sarah when you hid the knot in the slow stitching, I hope it didn't stress you too much, after all its mindful and relaxing, even though you KNOW you have hidden a KNOT in your embroidery. We won't tell anyone Sarah 😅

[carole]

Oh dear Mr Ginger Cat, you got me into trouble. Climbing on Mummy when she's embroidering is not a good idea, apparently! So, I've been made to sit on her lap and watch you being good. Tabitha and I have had to finally had to admit that we are guilty of helping 1 mellar disappearing. Oops.

Thank you for showing this video. It's given her lots of ideas.

Right now we are making embroidered phone/glasses pouches for lots of ladies.

Best purrs, Peter cat.

[Silvaish]

Sarah I’m thinking of all my friends in Great Britain with the loss of the beloved Queen. From across the pond….you are in my thoughts.

[sophieinspired]

This video is actually already very soothing and calming ❤

[telenaeldridge]

This was such a helpful video! I’ve been wanting to try slow stitching but I was confused about the purpose and process. Now I am inspired to go dig through my fabric stash and see what comes of it.

[cyndicoleman]

You are an amazing intuitive teacher. You do amazing work and still make me feel as tho I can too create these projects with success. Thank you!

[tracydouglass]

I ran across your video by mistake. I think you are one of the few that I actually watched and wanted to watch the entire piece! I love that you put into words exactly how I feel when creating my wall hangings. I’ve never heard the term “Slow Stitching” but when I watched you, I realized exactly what the joy was! Thank you for digging down deep and I LOVE your kitty 😁 My cat Cindy Loo also gets as close as she can when I’m working….her pray drive goes into zoom mode as she watches the string. Keep up your great work!

[thecheshirecrafter]

How special for your Mum that you've used her Mum's fabric in this piece.
I noticed how you cut reclaimed fabric from a sleeve keeping the trim in place. I usually take all my seams apart, but I like the idea and look of leaving it in place.
New Subsciber, thanks.

[lauraperino]

Very nice slow stitches, but your embroideries are also really amazing

[terribradburn]

I love all kinds of stitching but slow stitching is so much fun bc you never know what will inspire you to go on and what the outcome will be. I always feel like my piece is never quite finished. Thanks for sharing your method!

[mhague]

Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial. I have been trying to work out what slow stitching is and *your* video is the one which really explained to me what it is; the process; the lack of "rules" (per se) and how to just .... go with the flow! *Now* I know what it is that I was looking for: clarity. Much appreciated.

[sarafuchs]

Thank you for this lovely video. I'm new to slow stitching and I find it amazing.

[TheKeenanno]

Finally! I can use those birch branches I've been saving for something someday!

[tracyleecornish]

I also enjoy slow stitching and when I have some time when I am not studying and working I plan to do some panels with my gorgeous materials that I have on hand. Takes a while but it is wonderful to do it does really slow you down and be in the moment. Thank You for sharing Sarah.

[Ladythyme]

My favorite aspect of slow stitching is the randomness of it. The unpretentiousness and freedom it precipitates

[paulettemartin]

I am so excited to have found your channel, you taught me that I can change directions as I stitch and move around the piece. And totally enjoy listening and learning.