I'm not able to sew or journal at the moment,I am missing it so much, as I am staying at my elderly parent's, my Mum has been taken seriously ill and is in hospital, she has been caring for my elderly Dad who needs 24 hour care, I am caring for him now, and my brother who also needs a bit of help, as well as visiting my Mum, I need to be brave, but am feeling very frightened and scared, and vulnerable, My husband is helping me as much as he can between his own work on the Farm, I will try to get some other help next week, just listening to you Kathryn is helping me, and knowing this lovely community will be behind me, Thankyou xxx
I am so sorry to hear that Sandra, wishing you strength and I think you will find that you are capable of far more than you think. Sending lots of love and hoping you get the support you need ❤️
Love this series Kathryn! I am sharing my art journal progress in tonight’s video; I have used red thread throughout because to me it represents courage also (I wore red every day when I was undergoing radiation therapy; a scarf, a necklace, or red shoes. It’s now 4 1/2 years later and cancer-free!) ❤️😊
Loving this journal SO MUCH Kathryn. It never stops being amazing to me how much the creative process heals and soothes when we're going through a lot. And then we also get something wonderful at the end! 💖
Oh, the irony of it - I'm first but I haven't got anything to say as I'm not going to fully view this until later. Christmas is coming, been to a big Tesco today - it's always busy on Fridays, but today it was manic., almost got beaten up by the crowds. Will watch later, with a cuppa and some Genoa cake. E❤
Okay, less than two minutes in and must admonish you. You ARE brave! I think of your example of bravery as I adjust to a new diagnosis of Parkinson's. You have shown me how to confront a new reality with honesty and grace. Thank you . Michiele ❤
I am so sorry to hear that, I am happy if I have helped you, I accept your admonishment and can we agree that we are both brave together. Lots of love ❤️
Michiele, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I know several people recently diagnosed, and they tell me there's a new medication that helps greatly: am hoping your doctor will know about it.
Hello Kathryn, Some words came into my mind as I watched you putting the sailing boats into your journal. I’m probably paraphrasing, but it’s something along the lines of “A ship may be safe in harbour but it does not fulfil its destiny until it sets sail.” Now, I don’t think I believe in “destiny” but there’s definitely something there about bravery and setting off into the unknown. Good luck in rediscovering Kate the Brave. She never left you xx
I don't know if you are thinking of the same book but there is a quote from Feel the Fear and do it Anyway 'a ship in harbour is safe but that's not what ships are for '. Thank you for your sweet words about Kate, I believe we create our own destiny ❤️
Thank you Kathryn, some amazing inspiration here. This will be my first art journal I’ve ever made. Looking forward to the healing process. When you were talking today about having a good cry and it doesn’t always you feel better, I absolutely agree! It made me think of that saying ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’, which I’ve never agreed with! Emotional pain never actually goes away, we just learn to compartmentalise it or manage it better (my opinion from my own experiences) Time can dull wounds yes,but the experience becomes the fabric of who we are. I think we just learn to carry on as best we can, sometimes not feeling very strong. And sometimes that’s enough ❤️
Kate the brave very fitting. Life can be a storm with its ups and downs. It is so good to slowly progress thoughts feelings and what better way than to create a beautiful book/ journal to hold.
Yes, thank you, holding a book you have made is very comforting. So is a stitched cloth of course but there's something about the substance of a book ❤️
Kate is a great name for your Brave Woman, and I love the Cheshire Kate! In 6th grade, I was in The Wizard of Oz production....I played a tree! 🙄 *sigh* tall for my age. I'm still pondering my 2025 directions, goals, etc. I'm not sure whether this kind of journal fits my focus, but I'm along for the ride for now. Wither thou goest. I was thinking about how I found you this time last year. I was tired of hearing the phrase, "quick and easy quilts!!" and I think I put in the RUclips search, "slow and laborious quilts" 😆 and you popped up. I guess if a person wants to throw together an art journal in an hour, they can look elsewhere. Keep doing you Ms. Kate!
Wonderful...... I agree. I found Kathryn a little over a year ago and the thoughtful, meditative pace and the always delightful wittering of our Kate the Brave hooked me from the start and I'm here for the whole journey ......
Watching on an early Saturday morning while stitching on a past Wonky Wednesday (the one with eyelet stitches around wonky holes). I love the crying lady. In my story, she would be shedding tears because her little girl, Kate The Brave, is taking off around the world (in a boat) on another adventure. She admires how her little one has grown into a strong woman who can handle any challenge, but she dearly misses her imaginative little one who conquered the world in the backyard. I can't wait to see the direction your own creativity takes this journal. 🌷🌷🌷
I like the girl's name, so a big warm welcome to Kate❤ the jounal is looking ever so interesting. Unfortunately until January I won't be able to start mine, but I will catch up, that's a promise 😊 thanks as always for these brilliant ideas
Enjoying this series immensely! My entire work table is covered right now by the big quilt I'm working on. The urge to rush in there and shove it all off so as to commense with an art journal is pretty strong at the moment! So much inspiration! ❤
I love the idea of this slow journaling. I’ve never done it before and I’m fascinated to see your process in “real time.” I have a lot of catching up to do, but I’m sure I’ll eventually get there.
I'm loving this video! I've only done a few slowstich pieces (based on your prompts and guidance) in 2024. But perhaps I'm at that stage in the process where watching and listening to you is indeed the most valuable. Thank you for doing you🙏
I’ve never seen something like this, never mind making such a journal. So I have been watching for now, to find my footing and feel oriented. I’ve decided that I will make a super simple version - plain paper, fabric bits, whatever I can scrounge up (nothing near as exotic as Kathryn’s stash of goodies!). That has taken the pressure off in terms of creating an artistic presentation. But I am excited to learn this process and maybe make a proper grimoire-feeling journal, in time! I count my blessings that I stumbled upon your channel in 2024!
I'm finding so much freedom in this assemblage and your methods are absolutely gold. "When I was Cheshire Cat, I was known as Kate and Alice was so brave". Again, I want to use your words, Kathryn.
"Kate the Brave," I like it a lot. You are Very, very brave. I admire you greatly. Hope the outside storm passes quickly and any emotional storms that may be lingering quietly leaves too, and you will be happy once again. 💚💛💚
Thanks so much for sharing the process of making a journal from scratch. I have spent the whole evening finally gathering up my supplies, from all corners of the house it seems. As well as gleaning/purloining/repurposing household stuff for my journal. I’m so excited to start now and am fairly confident that I can do it 💪. I always swore I’d never make a ‘rotten old journal’: before your videos, they had never inspired me - all that fiddling about with bits of paper etc 😖 but you’ve only gone and lured me in😱! How did that happen?! Must be magic…Best of luck to you, Kate the Brave. I’m willing you on all the time. Be kind to yourself: look how much you’ve achieved this year and how far you’ve come. Much love ❤️ always.
My husband overheard you tonight, said you have a very soothing voice. I said, yes, of course, shes a Librarian!! 😊 He said oh she should do a podcast reading books to put us to sleep! All meant in the most complimentary way. ❤
Thank you for sharing your lovely journaling adventure with us. I have not completed a journal yet. I think it is about time I did. Be brave. I think this time I will go slowly, and think things out more, instead of rushing through the pages. Like you said slow journaling. I think it will be more enjoyable to contemplate things that I will choose. Sometimes we just need to step back and really look before deciding. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday season, and we will all have a super stitch along next year!
Many years ago I saw a wonderful art piece in a magazine or book. (Sadly cannot find it.) It was called "relic". Your work has a similarity to it & it is fantastic. Best wishes & thanks for bringing some joy to those having a hard time of it. I can hear that storm. In Australia, tomorrow will be 37 C and Monday 43 C (109.4 F)🥵 Cool change in evening thankfully. So will be making sure horses have plenty of water and food and stay inside doing crafty things whilst listening for emergency notifications.
I feel so broken today, so not journaling with you. Just curled up in bed and watching. this is so comforting. Thank you for sharing this journey ❤❤❤ appreciate your videos so much ❤
I’ve enjoyed watching your process….almost as much as doing it myself. 🥰. I’ve chosen my “word” for 2025……Connect. I’ve often found that when I choose I find it everywhere. 💖💖💖
Glue book - when I’ve finished with a page I fold it onto itself to create a bookmark shape. Can then use these as bookmarks, or in journals and card making
Lovely guideance - thank you! Yes, please do show some spine options soon. My old book covers are still connected with the original spine - maybe I can use that or maybe I should cut it off? So looking forward to your ideas. Martha
It depends how much you want to put in and if the original spine is wide enough. Maybe wait and see. There are also ways to remove the spine, bind to a wider spine and stick the original back on 🥰
I’m really enjoying this series and contemplating making my own journal. We’re in the middle of a snow storm so maybe it’s a good time to focus on this new project. I wondered if there is any chance you could number the videos to make it easier to follow? Tx. ☮️💜🧚🏼♀️
Brave. Not sure I needed to be brave when I was young - there was nothing to fear. I was carefree - a carefree wild child. Then I cared a lot about the wrong things. Now? Not sure, but content might be the closest to how I feel - quietly contented.
I see how you pull out each thread individually and then put them together. Does that come out better than pulling two at one time or is it just your habit?
So is she Nancy or Peggy Amazon Pirate ? as well as Kate ? Maybe you are too young or old for Swallows and Amazons but I being older than you indoctrinated my daughter reading them to her when she was 3 1/2 and she went on to spend hours in the bath reading a whole book at a time in her tweens. Of cause that meant learning to sew a skull and cross bones pennant flag as soon as she could hold a needle.
@@k3n.clothtales it was indeed Coniston, one holliday I stayed at 'Holly Howe' even. Captain Flints Trunk by Christinea Hardyment gave all the locations
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I'm not able to sew or journal at the moment,I am missing it so much, as I am staying at my elderly parent's, my Mum has been taken seriously ill and is in hospital, she has been caring for my elderly Dad who needs 24 hour care, I am caring for him now, and my brother who also needs a bit of help, as well as visiting my Mum, I need to be brave, but am feeling very frightened and scared, and vulnerable, My husband is helping me as much as he can between his own work on the Farm, I will try to get some other help next week, just listening to you Kathryn is helping me, and knowing this lovely community will be behind me, Thankyou xxx
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I am so sorry to hear that Sandra, wishing you strength and I think you will find that you are capable of far more than you think. Sending lots of love and hoping you get the support you need ❤️
Sandra I've been where you are, my heart goes out to you. One day at a time. ❤❤
Sandra, I hope your mother will soon be out of the hospital, and that you and your husband will help each other through taking care of everyone. ❤
Your "Kathryn Trying to be brave" reminds me of a favorite - "Courage is fear walking."
I love this quote...putting it in my journal.
Wonderful quote thank you ♥️
I'm new to this so appreciate all the tips you share:)
Love this series Kathryn! I am sharing my art journal progress in tonight’s video; I have used red thread throughout because to me it represents courage also (I wore red every day when I was undergoing radiation therapy; a scarf, a necklace, or red shoes. It’s now 4 1/2 years later and cancer-free!) ❤️😊
Looking forward to watching it later Rita. Yes, red for courage. Looking forward to watching your video later ❤️
Loving this journal SO MUCH Kathryn. It never stops being amazing to me how much the creative process heals and soothes when we're going through a lot. And then we also get something wonderful at the end! 💖
I am so grateful for creativity ♥️
Thank you for your amazing inspiration throughout this year. Much appreciated ❤
Enjoyed the vintaging of photo! Will try this.
Love your work ❤
Oh, the irony of it - I'm first but I haven't got anything to say as I'm not going to fully view this until later. Christmas is coming, been to a big Tesco today - it's always busy on Fridays, but today it was manic., almost got beaten up by the crowds. Will watch later, with a cuppa and some Genoa cake. E❤
Sorry Eileen, I hope you have recovered from the Tesco crush. Tea and cake sounds like a good remedy. ♥️
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Okay, less than two minutes in and must admonish you. You ARE brave! I think of your example of bravery as I adjust to a new diagnosis of Parkinson's. You have shown me how to confront a new reality with honesty and grace. Thank you . Michiele ❤
I am so sorry to hear that, I am happy if I have helped you, I accept your admonishment and can we agree that we are both brave together. Lots of love ❤️
Michiele, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I know several people recently diagnosed, and they tell me there's a new medication that helps greatly: am hoping your doctor will know about it.
@@ReallyJillRogoff thank you!
Of COURSE you were a hippy!😅 Great video...I.look forward to getting some time to enjoy whatever you share! ☺️ Andrea
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Hello Kathryn,
Some words came into my mind as I watched you putting the sailing boats into your journal. I’m probably paraphrasing, but it’s something along the lines of
“A ship may be safe in harbour but it does not fulfil its destiny until it sets sail.”
Now, I don’t think I believe in “destiny” but there’s definitely something there about bravery and setting off into the unknown.
Good luck in rediscovering Kate the Brave. She never left you xx
I don't know if you are thinking of the same book but there is a quote from Feel the Fear and do it Anyway 'a ship in harbour is safe but that's not what ships are for '. Thank you for your sweet words about Kate, I believe we create our own destiny ❤️
Yes, it’s perfectly possible that I was misquoting someone who misquoted Susan Jeffers 😂😂
So soothing to watch you work on your beautiful journal. The felt mat is a actually a great spot for FredFred, smart cat!😀😍💖🍀❤️😻
Oh yes of course he thinks it's his 😂 I have been thinking of you, sending love ❤️
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Thank you Kathryn, some amazing inspiration here. This will be my first art journal I’ve ever made. Looking forward to the healing process. When you were talking today about having a good cry and it doesn’t always you feel better, I absolutely agree! It made me think of that saying ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’, which I’ve never agreed with! Emotional pain never actually goes away, we just learn to compartmentalise it or manage it better (my opinion from my own experiences) Time can dull wounds yes,but the experience becomes the fabric of who we are. I think we just learn to carry on as best we can, sometimes not feeling very strong. And sometimes that’s enough ❤️
How wonderful, your first art journal. Thank you so much for the beautiful words, lots of love ❣️
Kate the brave very fitting. Life can be a storm with its ups and downs. It is so good to slowly progress thoughts feelings and what better way than to create a beautiful book/ journal to hold.
Yes, thank you, holding a book you have made is very comforting. So is a stitched cloth of course but there's something about the substance of a book ❤️
Really enjoyed watching you journalmake.
Kate is a great name for your Brave Woman, and I love the Cheshire Kate! In 6th grade, I was in The Wizard of Oz production....I played a tree! 🙄 *sigh* tall for my age.
I'm still pondering my 2025 directions, goals, etc. I'm not sure whether this kind of journal fits my focus, but I'm along for the ride for now. Wither thou goest.
I was thinking about how I found you this time last year. I was tired of hearing the phrase, "quick and easy quilts!!" and I think I put in the RUclips search, "slow and laborious quilts" 😆 and you popped up. I guess if a person wants to throw together an art journal in an hour, they can look elsewhere.
Keep doing you Ms. Kate!
Thank you so much Amy, I am chuckling here that a Google search for slow and laborious quilts led you to me, how wonderful 😁❤️
Wonderful...... I agree. I found Kathryn a little over a year ago and the thoughtful, meditative pace and the always delightful wittering of our Kate the Brave hooked me from the start and I'm here for the whole journey ......
I think I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree ~Kilmer
Watching on an early Saturday morning while stitching on a past Wonky Wednesday (the one with eyelet stitches around wonky holes). I love the crying lady. In my story, she would be shedding tears because her little girl, Kate The Brave, is taking off around the world (in a boat) on another adventure. She admires how her little one has grown into a strong woman who can handle any challenge, but she dearly misses her imaginative little one who conquered the world in the backyard. I can't wait to see the direction your own creativity takes this journal. 🌷🌷🌷
That is a lovely story Meri ❤️
@k3n.clothtales aww, I can't wait to hear your story or where you take this journal 🌷
I like the girl's name, so a big warm welcome to Kate❤ the jounal is looking ever so interesting. Unfortunately until January I won't be able to start mine, but I will catch up, that's a promise 😊 thanks as always for these brilliant ideas
My pleasure Cris, much love ❤️
Am thoroughly enjoying this entire process, and the various details and images. It's already beautiful. ❤
Enjoying this series immensely! My entire work table is covered right now by the big quilt I'm working on. The urge to rush in there and shove it all off so as to commense with an art journal is pretty strong at the moment! So much inspiration! ❤
You could journal on top of it 😁 I am a very bad influence because I don't mind having multiple projects on the go. ❤️
I love the idea of this slow journaling. I’ve never done it before and I’m fascinated to see your process in “real time.” I have a lot of catching up to do, but I’m sure I’ll eventually get there.
No rush, enjoy the journey 🥰
I'm loving this video! I've only done a few slowstich pieces (based on your prompts and guidance) in 2024. But perhaps I'm at that stage in the process where watching and listening to you is indeed the most valuable. Thank you for doing you🙏
My pleasure 😊
I’ve never seen something like this, never mind making such a journal. So I have been watching for now, to find my footing and feel oriented. I’ve decided that I will make a super simple version - plain paper, fabric bits, whatever I can scrounge up (nothing near as exotic as Kathryn’s stash of goodies!). That has taken the pressure off in terms of creating an artistic presentation. But I am excited to learn this process and maybe make a proper grimoire-feeling journal, in time!
I count my blessings that I stumbled upon your channel in 2024!
Watching until you find your footing then you can confidently step forward 🥰
❤ TFS, again, I appreciate you're style!
I'm finding so much freedom in this assemblage and your methods are absolutely gold. "When I was Cheshire Cat, I was known as Kate and Alice was so brave". Again, I want to use your words, Kathryn.
You are welcome and thank you so much 😊
"Kate the Brave," I like it a lot. You are Very, very brave. I admire you greatly. Hope the outside storm passes quickly and any emotional storms that may be lingering quietly leaves too, and you will be happy once again. 💚💛💚
Thank you so much Doreen ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing the process of making a journal from scratch. I have spent the whole evening finally gathering up my supplies, from all corners of the house it seems. As well as gleaning/purloining/repurposing household stuff for my journal. I’m so excited to start now and am fairly confident that I can do it 💪. I always swore I’d never make a ‘rotten old journal’: before your videos, they had never inspired me - all that fiddling about with bits of paper etc 😖 but you’ve only gone and lured me in😱! How did that happen?! Must be magic…Best of luck to you, Kate the Brave. I’m willing you on all the time. Be kind to yourself: look how much you’ve achieved this year and how far you’ve come. Much love ❤️ always.
Thank you so much Maria, I am glad to have lured you in and I hope you enjoy creating your own journal ❤️
I like Your way of working on this journal. I’m usely working with speed, but now I’m slowing down 😂 thank You ❤
You’re welcome 😊
My husband overheard you tonight, said you have a very soothing voice. I said, yes, of course, shes a Librarian!! 😊 He said oh she should do a podcast reading books to put us to sleep! All meant in the most complimentary way. ❤
Thank you, I do take it as a compliment ☺️
There's a big difference between physical bravery and emotional bravery. Over time, we gather hostages to time, and that's the bravest of all.
You are absolutely right thank you ❤️
You are still brave ❤
Thank you Alison ♥️
Thank you for sharing your lovely journaling adventure with us. I have not completed a journal yet. I think it is about time I did. Be brave. I think this time I will go slowly, and think things out more, instead of rushing through the pages. Like you said slow journaling. I think it will be more enjoyable to contemplate things that I will choose. Sometimes we just need to step back and really look before deciding. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday season, and we will all have a super stitch along next year!
Thank you Michelle, I hope you enjoy a slow approach, lots of love ❤️
@@k3n.clothtales Sending much love your way. Thanks for you being you!
Majic beginning ❤
Loved this, Kathryn the Brave (yes, you are!) ❤❤❤
Thank you Wendy ❤️
fascinating
A zigzag around that map would look really nice. This journal is coming together nicely. ✨
Thank you! 😊
Really love that green page with the red thread…
Great start!❤
Many years ago I saw a wonderful art piece in a magazine or book. (Sadly cannot find it.) It was called "relic". Your work has a similarity to it & it is fantastic.
Best wishes & thanks for bringing some joy to those having a hard time of it.
I can hear that storm. In Australia, tomorrow will be 37 C and Monday 43 C (109.4 F)🥵 Cool change in evening thankfully.
So will be making sure horses have plenty of water and food and stay inside doing crafty things whilst listening for emergency notifications.
Thank you Jonna, that's hot, I feel for you. I hope you can stay cool and safe. Lots of love ❤️
I feel so broken today, so not journaling with you. Just curled up in bed and watching. this is so comforting. Thank you for sharing this journey ❤❤❤ appreciate your videos so much ❤
I am so sorry, sending love and healing thoughts ❤️
@ thank you, much appreciated 💗
I’ve enjoyed watching your process….almost as much as doing it myself. 🥰. I’ve chosen my “word” for 2025……Connect. I’ve often found that when I choose I find it everywhere. 💖💖💖
Connect is a lovely word for the year ☺️
Glue book - when I’ve finished with a page I fold it onto itself to create a bookmark shape. Can then use these as bookmarks, or in journals and card making
Good idea thank you 😃
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Lovely guideance - thank you! Yes, please do show some spine options soon. My old book covers are still connected with the original spine - maybe I can use that or maybe I should cut it off? So looking forward to your ideas. Martha
It depends how much you want to put in and if the original spine is wide enough. Maybe wait and see. There are also ways to remove the spine, bind to a wider spine and stick the original back on 🥰
I have always been Selma. The few nicknames I had were Suzie-Q (Auntie Kay), Sister (My Dad) and Prune (Uncle Larwance). You had a very cool nickname.
People at school also called me 'Chamber Pot' or 'Potty' for short which was less cool 🤣
@@k3n.clothtales That is worse than Prune. I have no idea where that even came from.
I’m really enjoying this series and contemplating making my own journal. We’re in the middle of a snow storm so maybe it’s a good time to focus on this new project. I wondered if there is any chance you could number the videos to make it easier to follow? Tx. ☮️💜🧚🏼♀️
If you go to the playlist and sort by date you will see the order they appear. I hope that helps. ❤️
Brave. Not sure I needed to be brave when I was young - there was nothing to fear. I was carefree - a carefree wild child. Then I cared a lot about the wrong things. Now? Not sure, but content might be the closest to how I feel - quietly contented.
I would settle for quietly contented but need some bravery at the moment. ❤️
Journaling has rarely been of interest to me. But you are tempting me! I wonder, though, how one would share one's progress in the FB group.
Happy to tempt you and happy also to see pictures and thoughts in the group ❤️
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Today I made my first effort toward the journal by purchasing two perfect sized baskets for foraged items, cloth, and collage-eee bits!
Yay! 😁
I see how you pull out each thread individually and then put them together. Does that come out better than pulling two at one time or is it just your habit?
They lay together better and make a cleaner stitch ❤️
@ makes sense. Thank you!
So is she Nancy or Peggy Amazon Pirate ? as well as Kate ? Maybe you are too young or old for Swallows and Amazons but I being older than you indoctrinated my daughter reading them to her when she was 3 1/2 and she went on to spend hours in the bath reading a whole book at a time in her tweens. Of cause that meant learning to sew a skull and cross bones pennant flag as soon as she could hold a needle.
Oh no I read Swallows and Amazons, if I remember correctly it was set on Coniston in the Lake District, where I spent many childhood holidays 🥰
@@k3n.clothtales it was indeed Coniston, one holliday I stayed at 'Holly Howe' even. Captain Flints Trunk by Christinea Hardyment gave all the locations