A beginners guide to slow stitch - Tutorial Lesson 2

In this beginners guide to slow stitch, I build on what we’ve leant in lesson 1 and start by choosing a main colour, picking out complimentary fabrics, lace and other items you can add to your stitchery to create interest and texture. We then use running stitch, whip stitch and cross stitch to bring everything together.
I now have a Facebook group where we can share all things slow stitch. I’d love to see your projects too.
You can follow the link below -
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Thank you so much for watching - happy stitching 🌸
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[@bcgal44]

Such a beautiful piece !

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much 🌸

[@Christine627]

I have never heard the phrase Hickledy-Pickeldy & I think it’s my new favorite! Love the work!

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thanks so much Christine, we use it often around here, sometimes it just fits 😊

[@collenrose3957]

That would make a beautiful coaster! Love your colors. Have a blessed day 🌈💛🙏💛🌈

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Oh yes! That’s a really good idea - thanks so much 🌸

[@lindaherrington6291]

It's a lovely piece Sally. So pleasing to the eye.

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thanks Linda, I’ve really enjoyed making this 🌸

[@rootsrainyarns8017]

I'm loving these videos, I've been telling myself to start a stitching journal for ages and you've got me started! Working on my own "lesson 1" while I watch you stitching "lesson 2"....waving hello from Canada and thank you again!
Donna
Roots & Rain Yarns

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Hi Donna, thank you so much for your lovely words, I’m so glad you’re enjoying the ‘lessons’ - if you’re over on Facebook and fancy jointing the group, it would be great to welcome you over there too, where you can share your work and be inspired by others - but no pressure. A big wave from here in England 😊

[@anngosda7333]

I’m glad I found your channel. I love hearing about where you live while you stitch

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Hi Ann, I’m glad you found your way here too! Thank you so much 🌸

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Lovely with so much inspiration! Thanks,Sally ❤

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you Giusi 🌸

[@lindagarrido1]

Really beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Linda

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much Linda 😊

[@Angela-en6oh]

That turned out really beautifully. 👍

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much 🌸

[@fayneilly833]

Lovely piece, thanks for a great tutorial

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much Fay 🌸

[@patriciapage7197]

Looks lovely Sally TFS xxx

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much Pat 🌸

[@keztaylor-wu3mk]

Hello, thank you for sharing your beautiful work. I’ve really enjoyed your videos 😊

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much for watching - I really appreciate it 😊

[@janekrut2799]

I love the red in all your projects - perfect shade for all. Again, love your selection process - very helpful.

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@judyantczak8180]

vintage button...FAB

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thanks Judy 🌸

[@mamiejeanne1]

Again, this is so pretty !
Thank you for sharing.
Sabine

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much Sabine 🌸

[@karencrittenden414]

Lovely work!! The red thred is probably candlewicking thread

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thanks so much 🌸

[@user-ob8kc1rr8m]

If the button feels cold then it’s probably real. Plastic wouldn’t feel cold.

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you - I was in two minds whether it was or not 🌸

[@maryannewatt2118]

love this!!

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much 🌸

[@1angelofthelight2]

Just found your site and its right up my street. Im just starting to slowstitch and found your vid really helpful. (had to chuckle because i was telling you what went where and we didn't always agree lol)🎉

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thanks so much - good luck with your slow stitch journey - it’s such a great hobby 🌸

[@CraftingNannie]

love this , thank you ❤

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much 🌸

[@lucy7b]

Thank you

[@DottyBeeVintage]

😊

[@user-bq6oe4lv9k]

Very helpful

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you 😊

[@MoonSpinners]

I loved this 😍 I spent so long fiddling around with bits of fabric tonight that by the time I was pleased with them, it was bedtime and too late to start actually sewing 😂

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Oh dear, I know what you mean, I can sort out and rummage through my fabrics for hours - good luck with your project 🌸

[@MoonSpinners]

@@DottyBeeVintage ..thank you 🤗

[@mariacrayne4276]

So fun! New subbie!! ❤

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Welcome Maria, thanks for subscribing 🌸

[@lidiacristinacobos1472]

Que hermosoooo 😊🎉🎉🎉

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much Lidia 🌼🌼🌼

[@user-bq6oe4lv9k]

❤❤❤

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you 😊

[@chefmum4096]

Besides mediation how best can we utilise this art in our daily life, so that others can benefit too.

[@DottyBeeVintage]

For me, the process of creating and stitching is the meditation, my small pieces are then being placed in a stitch journal so that I can look back and see not only my year’s work, but how much progress I’ve made, how I use stitches and fabrics in different ways and how my work is evolving. Making my videos and sharing what I’m doing to other likeminded people is also so rewarding and I hope in return, the people who watch my videos, are getting something from them - hopefully, the inspiration to do their own stitching. If you’re asking what exactly to do with the pieces you create, then you could always gift them - frame a piece or attach to a greetings card, stitch onto a bag or piece of clothing. Share your love of stitching with others - gift a little starter pack of needle, thread and fabric to get someone started. Hope this answers your question 🌸

[@guadalupemartinez7]

❤🎉🎉 pretty

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you 🌸🌸🌸

[@ginaashby6782]

Luv watching ur channel ❤ I'm learning slow stitching thinking of making a needle book but hve trouble laying dwn my fabrics I'm either indecisive or an over thinker mayb both 😁

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Thank you so much 😊

[@karenchr14]

Hi! I have seen your channel while looking for my favourites, and decided to give yours a listen to today. Its so lovely and gentle and pretty. I will subscribe to you today, but I don't do fb as I do not feel safe to do so, no offence to those who use it.

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Hi Karen, I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thank you for subscribing - all the best Sally 🌸

[@gwencobb1452]

What would you do with these blocks beside a.quilt journal can they be made bigger

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Hi Gwen, yes, you could definitely create a bigger piece to make a wall hanging or picture or journal cover - or you could go smaller to make perhaps a bookmark. The size I’ve made is perfect to attach to a blank greetings card to gift to someone special 🌸

[@GlendaMixer-jz7vc]

What size are your straight pins?

[@DottyBeeVintage]

I use chenille 22, milliners 7 and clover applique pins 🌸

[@orbs66]

Hi Sally, what do you do with the edge's?. Sorry just a newbie to slow stitch!!. Not done it yet!.
Hugs Karen

[@DottyBeeVintage]

Hi Karen, I don’t mind the raw edges, so I’m not going to do any thing to it, but you could turn the edges over and create a little hem if you prefer. As I go through the series, I might address this and show a couple of ways to edge. Thanks for your question 🌸