I love your projects. I have been very ill over the past couple of months and watched a lot of your videos in hospital and they really lifted my spirits. Now I have some projects to get going on once I feel up to it. Thank you!
Hi Kim, I am so sorry for your illness and hope you are on the mend. Sewing has been a great help for me and I am so glad you found inspiration in my videos. Merry Christmas to you, Julia
Hi Julia this is so cute and would make a wonderful Mother’s Day or birthday gift for some lucky lady. I love using clothes lines and they can be found all over the place on my work. I made my lovely daughter-in-law a peg bag and a little make up purse using my granddaughters’ old dresses on the washing lines - she was so thrilled with these gifts. I really adore the whimsical details you add Julia you always bring something fresh and new to your work - so inspiring for us all. I hope you had a really fabulous holiday and the weather has settled a little for you all. Thank you for a great video Julia you always brighten my day. Big hugs and loves xxxxxxxx🙋🏻😘❤️ Dorothy
Hi Dorothy, I love clotheslines too- there's just something about them. I love, love, love your idea about using fabric from your granddaughter dress for the clothesline dresses. What a wonderful, meaningful gift. We are leaving Fl today and are heading back to the freezing cold of MN. I'm not looking forward to the cold and snow but I really miss my sewing machine! LOL. Have a good week. Julia
Just love to watch your creations for you have such a talent hope to learn free motion techniques soon. I have to get the settings right!! Enjoy your ideas,!
Another beautiful project Julia. You are inspiring me to start free motion stitching, and it is so fascinating about your handwriting, must be the movements.
Hey Julia use used dryer sheets as a stabilizer for little things like this I just cut it away, some dryer sheets rip easy peasy :) have a great day, your little framed scene is darling.
Hi Julia I may have a great tip for everyone that enjoys these "shabby" fabrics - I buy DROP CLOTHS @ Walmart! They are have a really nice hand, off white, flecks of color @ times, slubby, cotton, textured, some have imperfections that need to be cut out or not. Get the largest one 6'x20' or something for $12!
Hi Julia I absolutely love your work it inspires me constantly. Can you tell me if you dilute the fabric medium that’s in your water brush please ? Cheers Jane
Adorable! After seeing your video on the effects of the various mediums on fabric, I’ve started playing around on muslin to start. Very fun! Thanks for sharing.
Hi, I use a fabric medium in the water brush. I use the GAC900 by Golden but there are many other brands. Your craft store should carry it. It is a bit heavier than water so the the paint or dye does not seep into the fibers. After it is dried you heat seat it so it's washable. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hi Serena, It is called Osanburg cloth. Fabric stores usually have it in with their muslins. It is linen like and loosely woven. Thanks for watching! Julia
Hi, most sewing machines are capable of doing the free-motion stitching. You have to disengage the feed dogs. This is either by lowering them with a lever or placing a plastic cover over them. Your manual should tell you how to lower the feed dogs. Also, you need a free motion quilting foot or a darner foot. If your machine did not come with the foot, you can purchase one to fit your machine. I have a Janome Memory Craft 8200. I also use a small Elna for sewing at craft shows etc. Hope this helps! Happy stitching. Julia
Hi, Most machines can free-motion. You need to be able to disengage the feed dogs, either by dropping them or covering with a plate. I have a small portable Elna that really does a great job and is not too expensive- around $350. Mine is several years old but I'm sure they still make a similar model. It only has a few utility stitches- no decorative stitches. Hope this helps- Julia
Queen of free motion sewing
Love your ideas. so beautiful but fun
Oh my word if that isn't the cutest little picture you created. must warm your heart ever time you look at it. so precious
Thanks so much Susan! This is one of my favorites:)
I love your projects. I have been very ill over the past couple of months and watched a lot of your videos in hospital and they really lifted my spirits. Now I have some projects to get going on once I feel up to it. Thank you!
Hi Kim, I am so sorry for your illness and hope you are on the mend. Sewing has been a great help for me and I am so glad you found inspiration in my videos. Merry Christmas to you, Julia
I love your mother and daughter. You really inspire me. Thank you
What a nice gift, for mothers day!!!I'm going to do it for my daughters !
Hi Julia this is so cute and would make a wonderful Mother’s Day or birthday gift for some lucky lady. I love using clothes lines and they can be found all over the place on my work. I made my lovely daughter-in-law a peg bag and a little make up purse using my granddaughters’ old dresses on the washing lines - she was so thrilled with these gifts. I really adore the whimsical details you add Julia you always bring something fresh and new to your work - so inspiring for us all. I hope you had a really fabulous holiday and the weather has settled a little for you all. Thank you for a great video Julia you always brighten my day. Big hugs and loves xxxxxxxx🙋🏻😘❤️ Dorothy
Hi Dorothy, I love clotheslines too- there's just something about them. I love, love, love your idea about using fabric from your granddaughter dress for the clothesline dresses. What a wonderful, meaningful gift. We are leaving Fl today and are heading back to the freezing cold of MN. I'm not looking forward to the cold and snow but I really miss my sewing machine! LOL. Have a good week. Julia
Just so cute, speaks volumes to a daughter/granddaughter From Mom, Grand Mom...
Thanks so much Darlene! Happy creating, Julia
Sweet, thankyou !
So adorable and I like the 'imperfect' look of it, sort of whimsical. Thanks Julia for sharing!
Just love to watch your creations for you have such a talent hope to learn free motion techniques soon. I have to get the settings right!! Enjoy your ideas,!
Hi Brenda, I hope you give free-motion stitching a try. It's fun and addicting! Thanks for watching, Julia
Another beautiful project Julia. You are inspiring me to start free motion stitching, and it is so fascinating about your handwriting, must be the movements.
Luv anything with clotheslines So sweet
Hi Vicki! I love clotheslines too!
Just adorable!!🥰🥰
Cute. I love watching you do free motion. On my to do list this year!
That is darling. I especially love the little girls.
so so cute.! thx for explaining all you did and how you did it. these techniques can be incorporated in many different projects!
So adorable. Thanks for sharing.
Julia that’s so awesome and beautiful...... Thank you so much 😊 l really love 💕 this.
Thanks you for watching and taking the time to comment! So happy you liked this project! Julia
Such a cute project! Will do for a gift for my Mum one day!
Brilliant ❤
Thank you!
Wunderschön🎉🎉
Amazing
Oh Julia! that is so, so cute. I love the dress fabric and clothes line was perfect. tfs
Thanks so much. I really enjoyed this one. I love clotheslines!
Hermoso su arte la felicito.
Love, love, love it!
Thanks so much for watching!
What a sweet picture. Love your idea and process. Another good one julie. Keeping my 👁 on you 🤓
Thanks Kim- so glad you enjoyed it!
That is so cute. I'm jealous of your free motion quilting skills... 😊
Hi, Free motion is quite easy- it just takes a little practice getting the movement right. It's really addicting!
Hermoso trabajo! Me encanta!!! 😊😍😍😍😍
Thank you!
You're the best!
Hey Julia use used dryer sheets as a stabilizer for little things like this I just cut it away, some dryer sheets rip easy peasy :) have a great day, your little framed scene is darling.
What a great idea. I will have to give this a try! Julia
Hi Julia I may have a great tip for everyone that enjoys these "shabby" fabrics - I buy DROP CLOTHS @ Walmart! They are have a really nice hand, off white, flecks of color @ times, slubby, cotton, textured, some have imperfections that need to be cut out or not. Get the largest one 6'x20' or something for $12!
This so such a wonderful idea! It would make a wonderful cover for an art journal too. Thanks for sharing!
your ideas are so cute.
Stunning
Very cute, love it!
This turned out so cute. You are so awesome at designing anything and everything. Great job! 💛💖💙💜💚😍😍🌸🌼
Hi Pam, you are so sweet! I honestly " fly by the seat of my pants" most of the time and "fake it till I make it." Ha! Thanks for watching! Julia
stitchesbyjulia You are so funny. I need to fake it til I make it!!! I sent you a message on your blog. Did you get it?
Sew cute!
Love❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Julia I absolutely love your work it inspires me constantly.
Can you tell me if you dilute the fabric medium that’s in your water brush please ?
Cheers Jane
Hi Jane, No I did not dilute the fabric medium. Thanks for watching! Julia
@@stitchesbyjulia thanks Julia I’m excited to try it out :-)
Sew lovely ❤️
Adorable! After seeing your video on the effects of the various mediums on fabric, I’ve started playing around on muslin to start. Very fun! Thanks for sharing.
Have fun experimenting!
That is really cute Julia :-)
Thanks Hilary!
I love
Your ideas!!! Your fabric is cute. All your fabrics are very nice. Where do you shop for your fabrics, Julia? TFS!
I love this, it's very sweet. Do you happen to know who makes the washing line fabric, would love some! Love watching you, thanks, Lynne x
Hi I asked on another video but see the hoop here! Where can I buy the tension hoop??? thanks!
Hi, Here's a link to the one I use- amzn.to/2D9hsxB. Thanks for watching! Julia
Hola, puedes por favor poner una foto de los aros que utilizas para bordar? No se cómo pedirlos por internet
Hi, Here is an Amazon link to a tension spring hoop. Perhaps you can find one similar: amzn.to/31Vhkfh
Gorgeous! What did you use to blend your gelato on the fabric with please?
Hi, I use a fabric medium by Golden. Here is an Amazon link: amzn.to/2PeDcKR
Thanks for watching! Julia
Love this! Where did u get the clothesline fabric?
Hi, So sorry, but it's been in my stash for a long time. You could probably cut dress shapes and use them in the same way. Thanks for watching! Julia
Is this washable?
Yes, If you plan on washing it, I would prewash all fabrics. Thanks for watching, Julia
Could you please tell again: what is in your waterbrush instead of water? I love this technique. I really want to give it a try!
Hi, I use a fabric medium in the water brush. I use the GAC900 by Golden but there are many other brands. Your craft store should carry it. It is a bit heavier than water so the the paint or dye does not seep into the fibers. After it is dried you heat seat it so it's washable. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
stitchesbyjulia ok. Thank you so much
Sorry i am italian, i didn't quite get the name of the beige fabric! Though i think i have seen something similar here at my local shop😊
Hi Serena, It is called Osanburg cloth. Fabric stores usually have it in with their muslins. It is linen like and loosely woven. Thanks for watching! Julia
stitchesbyjulia glad you replied😅 i had understood something like 'birdcloth '😂 that's why i didn't find anything when i googled it😂😂😂😘
what kind of machine do you have? However, I know you are a professional. :-)
Hi, most sewing machines are capable of doing the free-motion stitching. You have to disengage the feed dogs. This is either by lowering them with a lever or placing a plastic cover over them. Your manual should tell you how to lower the feed dogs. Also, you need a free motion quilting foot or a darner foot. If your machine did not come with the foot, you can purchase one to fit your machine. I have a Janome Memory Craft 8200. I also use a small Elna for sewing at craft shows etc. Hope this helps! Happy stitching. Julia
Julia, I'm new to free motion embroidery and I love it! Do you suggest a sewing machine that really works well for free motion? Thanks!
Hi, Most machines can free-motion. You need to be able to disengage the feed dogs, either by dropping them or covering with a plate. I have a small portable Elna that really does a great job and is not too expensive- around $350. Mine is several years old but I'm sure they still make a similar model. It only has a few utility stitches- no decorative stitches. Hope this helps- Julia