EASY Way to Start a SLOW STITCH Project for BEGINNERS

Let me show you one easy way to play with your materials and jump start your next slow stitch, embroidery, or textile art project. Sometimes I think starting a new project is the very hardest part.

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[juliegolub]

One of the best things about slow stitching is you never know how it will turn out. Love your ideas.❤️

[markmcdonald]

Project stashing is so soothing. I like going ‘shopping’ from my stash too. Sometimes they’re just ideas wrapped in a t-shirt, but dumping one out and combing through helps when I am anxious….thanks for sharing..Kath🌾

[mariaruiz]

Your art is magical. Thank you for sharing

[cynthiaparker]

I just love the way you combine the colors and the mediums. When I see the piles of fabrics and yarns and threads it puts such a smile on my face and happiness in my heart. One question I had wanted to ask was how do you store your items by color or by weight. Yarns together? Threads together? Give us a few hints. And we appreciate the work that you do

[MiLittleCorner]

My motto now is to use what I have rather than keep buying. I have lots of craft felt left over from previous projects and I'm trying to use up my supplies. At this point, craft felt is fine for me and doesn't require additional investment. Thank you for sharing your design process, it is truly inspiring.

[ArtsyLadyCrafter]

I like how you suggest coordinating and laying out the background first (limiting choices) to help prevent being overwhelmed by too many choices. Exciting to watch you test layouts. TFS your technique!

[FiberDesignsbyAnn]

Great and inspiring video. Love your fabrics!

[margaretedwards]

This is a great video on percolating beginning project ideas. Such yummy colors & textures! THANK You!!

[messerdesigns]

That purple project looks pretty, so many beautiful shades. I bought felt about a month ago and I want to do exactly what you’re describing in this video. I want to tack down the fabric, paint, then stitch. Thanks.

[SusanHilesCreates]

So many choices! Composition is one of my favorite steps when starting new projects. TFS!

[clare]

I'm new to slow stitching and this is the most helpful video I have found. Thank you Susan

[catincj]

Great use for all the old felt i have left over from the African violet watering trays

[paulinedonnelly]

Hi Susan just came across your easy slow stich project at the right time as I have lost my mojo, but am inspired again 😁 TFS your wonderful talent 😘

[janekrut]

I love the colors and thresd you have chosen - not sure how you would paint on fabric, but I'll watch more videos to see what you mean. This is a great example of your process and is a big help to me. I love your fabrics - I just have cottons right now, need to get more variety.

[suebrown]

Love that first piece of wool! I see a beautiful stitched pencil cup in the future! Wrap your stitchery around a can or something similar and glue it in place and then let me know when it's ready for me to purchase. 😉 (Okay, maybe I need to make my own... In fact, there's an empty olive can in the recycling bin right now... 😁)

[alexandraalmeida]

Awesome suggestions and ideas! You’re soooo inspiring ❤️💙💜🧡💚🖤💗💛♥️

[michellegiles]

Love all the colors and threads ❤Could you show us how you would hang it if you made it wall art please?

[susanweber]

Such a helpful video, thank you! I want to make a cover for a journal; it will be my first slow stitched project. So would I embellish my base fabric, then back it with other fabric or felt? I wouldn’t embroider through cotton and felt correct? Thank you so much

[sharonbelieves]

Is there a cotton material that could be used as a base instead of felt?

[shesawthings]

Beginner here! I love the idea of starting on felt! However i have a sensory aversion to acrylic felt. Any reason wool felt would not be a good idea? Is the density of the fibers an issue at all?