Hi Daniela: Thank you for your helpful tips. I’ve collected my necessary components to start stitching. Just going to be practicing for a while. I’ll probably go back to some of your earlier videos and watch them again. 💜😎🇺🇸
I’ve used dryer sheets after they’ve gone through the dryer. They feel like a light-weight stabilizer. I do really like using felt especially for soft books. It can be sandwiched between two cotton pages for nice stability. The second cotton page can hide stitches from back of the first page.
I like all your ideas. Slow stitching on a small piece bc of flimsy fabric is hard. What would you use if you were going to make a scroll? I don’t want it to stuff. I’m having a Goldilocks moment.
I like using stablizer for this purpose. That way, it adds some stability to the fabric, without added bulk You can iron it onto the back of the fabric and it melds together.
I plan on doing a simple slow stitch to put on my Christmas cards with a blanket stitch. Something light would be the best. Do you think I should use two pieces of light fabric or one of your 7 types of backing? I will be using card stock.
I have a video on 3 Ways to Use Projects ua-cam.com/video/lYjnKT4m9hE/v-deo.html . If you're looking for something "functional" to create , there are methods such as mending clothing, hand quilting, applique work. For me, slow stitching is about the process, being calming, almost meditative. The result of a beautiful piece, is a bonus.
I use them for the pages of fabric books, table runners, and journal inserts. Most of all, I use my slow stitching pieces as a medative activity, to just enjoy stitching, with no purpose.
I started with the used dryer sheets behind my fabrics. I really liked the feel of the piece both as I worked and then as the finished project. More recently, I've layered batting and plain flannel under the project pieces and like that even more. Thank you for another informative video. You always have great ideas.😇😇😇
Good information ❤
Thanks!
I love the little kids felt squares to cut up for stiff projects or thin fleece for soft flexible projects.
Good idea!
Thank you for a very helpful video💕
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the great info
Mary Ellen’s Best Press is my life changing alternative to spray starch. It does NOT GUM UP YOUR IRON or your ironing surface.
Thank you, Nancy! That's a great tip about the Mary Ellen's Best Press. I am going to have to give it a try.
Yes I also know a lot of quilt shops also recommend it and I've seen it at a sewing and quilting expo.
Thank you Daniela. You're awesome🥰
You’re welcome 😊 ❤️😊
Wicked good video!! Thanks so much for the tips.
Thanks!
Excellent presentation. Very helpful. Thank you for sharing.💐
So nice of you
Hi Daniela:
Thank you for your helpful tips. I’ve collected my necessary components to start stitching. Just going to be practicing for a while. I’ll probably go back to some of your earlier videos and watch them again. 💜😎🇺🇸
Thank you, Joanne!
I’ve used dryer sheets after they’ve gone through the dryer. They feel like a light-weight stabilizer.
I do really like using felt especially for soft books. It can be sandwiched between two cotton pages for nice stability. The second cotton page can hide stitches from back of the first page.
Clever idea to use (used) dryer sheets! Thanks for sharing that tip! ❤️
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Valuable info. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I would love to see your finished pieces❤
Thank you. I have a number of videos on this channel that show them.
❤love this great information
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Awesome 👏
Thanks!
I like all your ideas. Slow stitching on a small piece bc of flimsy fabric is hard. What would you use if you were going to make a scroll? I don’t want it to stuff. I’m having a Goldilocks moment.
I like using stablizer for this purpose. That way, it adds some stability to the fabric, without added bulk You can iron it onto the back of the fabric and it melds together.
I plan on doing a simple slow stitch to put on my Christmas cards with a blanket stitch. Something light would be the best. Do you think I should use two pieces of light fabric or one of your 7 types of backing? I will be using card stock.
That's a good question! I think it comes down to preference - what feels best when you are stitching. Personally, I would use lightweight interfacing.
I wanted to get into slow sewing but I'm afraid of not knowing what to do with it after I'm done.. Is there any suggestions?
I have a video on 3 Ways to Use Projects ua-cam.com/video/lYjnKT4m9hE/v-deo.html . If you're looking for something "functional" to create , there are methods such as mending clothing, hand quilting, applique work. For me, slow stitching is about the process, being calming, almost meditative. The result of a beautiful piece, is a bonus.
Thank you so much. Very helpful 💖💖💖
Glad it was helpful!
What do you use the project for after you have finished?
I use them for the pages of fabric books, table runners, and journal inserts. Most of all, I use my slow stitching pieces as a medative activity, to just enjoy stitching, with no purpose.
I started with the used dryer sheets behind my fabrics. I really liked the feel of the piece both as I worked and then as the finished project. More recently, I've layered batting and plain flannel under the project pieces and like that even more. Thank you for another informative video. You always have great ideas.😇😇😇
Great tip on reusing the dryer sheets! Thanks for the kind words.
@@DanielaMellen you are so very welcome!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Very helpful, had not thought of quilted fabric, I had plenty given to me. Tyfs😊
Thanks, I find it very helpful and enjoyable.
Thank you for the video, some very good tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for some alternative options.
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for the information 👏🏻😻
Thanks for watching!
I think all your suggestions are great. I am always on the lookout at thrift stores or yard sales for quilted pillow shams. I cut THEM
Sorry, I cut them up and use them for backgrounds. The older softer ones are the best.!
Great idea!!
While I watched this I thought - I have some quilted pillow shams that I was going to throw out. Not now!
Very very helpful
Thanks!
So helpful Video. Thank You D):
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing! There were so many choices, and you helped me decide what to use. 💜⛟💜⛟💜
You are so welcome!