I can’t believe I said Beatrix Potters Hilltop Cottage was in Yorkshire ! It is in the beautiful County of Cumbria, in The Lake District. Here is a lovely video by @Mirandamills for a closer look. ruclips.net/video/r1de6JLdhQE/видео.htmlsi=zU2LdDyPopcg-BBx @mirandamills
MY Dearest Friend Janet ..Thank you for sharing Miranda's letter .. I can picture all the things that she is writing about.. lol .. Truly, I loved it .. I will visit her channel again and again as she visits all the places I only DREAM about .A long time ago my husband to be , promised to take me to Europe.. Something calls me there I do believe it's every artist and Dreamer who lived out their dreams .Again, thanks for sharing. Love always 💜🎶
Caroline a pleasure, isn’t it a delightful channel. Hilltop farm is just so wonderful, like me you have poured over the exquisite illustrations of Beatrix’s books many times. ( I was lucky enough to visit 38 years ago , loved peeping over the little garden fence ) did I catch a little glimpse of Peter and Benjamin scurrying away ? 💜
Oh Janet your needle books are so very beautiful! I love the one with the circles of scraps, so lovely to look at and feel I imagine. All those gorgeous embroidery threads, the colors were delicious, I would have had a hard time choosing one! How beautiful was the iris and the crocus, Spring is definitely on her way. Dear Flo was looking stunning as usual as was sweeet Freddie🧵🐝🐞🏵🦋
Maria thank you so much. I couldn’t believe it when I went into the garden and out had popped the little Iris and crocus. My neighbour had given me a handful of spare bulbs in the Autumn and I potted them up in the vintage / antique flower pot given to me years ago. Isn’t it a blessing to use our hands in the garden and our art. Freddie, Flo and I send our love 🩵🧵🪴🎨
@@janetnash It must be nice for you to see little glimmers of Spring...signs of new life and hope. I noticed a week or so back that the leaves are starting to turn, I do love the Autumn...🍁🧡🍂
Such a lovely video with so many tips and ideas. I’ve got to get to some slow stitching this year. Spring will soon be here. Joe has planted a few new trees. Loving this weather. Love you 😘
Beth thank you so much, when the time is right you will do some slow stitching, you do so many wonderful creations Beth and such a variety. What kind of trees did Joe plant 🪴 ☀️
Good afternoon xx hello freddie xx and flo and jennifer xx very cute books x i made myself one and need a second now haha i love this time of year when nature starts to decide its almost spring time and should add some beautiful colour,i love crocus i may have to add some x have a lovely weekend
Helen thank you so much from us all 🧚🏼🧚🏼🐾 oh doesn’t it make us hopeful when we find Spring flowers and buds along the way. You can never have enough needle books. ! ( I still haven’t forgotten you asked me to do a slow stitch cat ) 🐈 it’s nearly ready. Have a gentle afternoon and evening 🩵
Good morning Janet! ✨🧚♀💕Oh what a relaxing morning having coffee while watching you create beautiful needle books. And even the scraps have a place to call home. What a treasure your Mom’s needle book is, love the hat shape. Gorgeous library puzzle, and hello Iris and Crocus! Always a delight to spend time with you, thank you so much. Sending lots of love and hugs from myself and all the beasties to you, Freddie, Flo and the fam! 🐉💕✨🧚♀🦄🌳❤
Amy thank you so much and it was lovely to have your company on stream too ☕️🍪 do hope feel better soon, it’s hard o get the rest when you are looking after the family I know. Cuddle up to little Sophia and rest when you can 🐾🧚🏼🌳❤️
Susan thank you so much, so hope you enjoy creating. A friend Meljoy gave me the little doll charm a few years ago so it was lovely to pin her on one of the needle cases. 🧵
💜🎶Good evening Janet & Feddy .. Beautiful sewing kit books .. love the idea of the thimble hat came from your mother .. and that it may have come from Yorkshire.. what a connection to Beatrix Potter !! Sweet .. Thanks for sharing.. I love puzzles.. that one is fantastic... Be still my heart , the purple Iris 💜🎶🇨🇦
Caroline oh yes purple Iris are your favourite, I remember painting a little fairy with a purple Iris in her hair ( a Caroline fairy ) 🧚🏼 oh dear I got carried away with my story, Hilltop farm is actually in Cumbria ! But I am sure my Mum did indeed wear a little tom-o-shanta hat whilst running around on the farm in Yorkshire ! 💜
Thank you Kristina, oh yes we love our scrap fabric, those little treasures bring back memories of projects and clothes worn don’t they. Did you get away to the caravan ? You sleep well 🩵
Each one of your needle books is unique and sooo precious. My favorite is the penny one made with tiny scraps and tulle. I must tell you, dear Janet, that you were on the big screen the other night. We tuned into you tube on the TV and i played one of your latest videos. ❤ ❤ you look marvelous as a TV /You Tube star!!! Im actually quilting today so we are right in sync. Love the quilted cover with your stitches. S
Linda oh thank you 😊 I treasure both the needle books you sent me, both unique. ( thank you so much ) Do hope you are having a relaxing time with the hand quilting, I will definitely do something similar on the back of one of my blocks. My quilt is experimental !!
Janet, this is delightful - as ever. As it happens, I am just in the process of making another needle case so this was really helpful with ideas and inspiration. Such a relaxing video and I can still hear Colin ticking merrily away in the background. I used to get 2 chews for one old penny! Many thanks and have a great weekend.
Lynda oh yes ! fruit salad chews !! I had forgotten we could get 2 ! Flying saucers ! Oh wonderful, tell me about your needle case ? I must admit I had a great time making the mini ones ! Happy sewing 🧵
What lovely needle books you’ve made, they are so pretty, you have so much imagination ❤ Thank you Janet, I love your relaxing videos, Freddie is looking very handsome in his chair, what a splendid jigsaw puzzle, it’s so colourful 🌈 Have a gentle weekend, love from Coco & myself 🩵💙💚
Pamela and little Coco thank you so much. Freddie says thank you too. Isn’t the jigsaw lovely, so much detail, it’s all finished now, but for the minute I am enjoying looking at it. Sending love to you both 🫖
Ohhh, that's a nice color of thread you picked out. Your needle book and moms book are so beautiful! And Flo 🤣has her very own Seraphina! That's a really cool puzzle.Tfs and take care. 😊
Harmony thank you so much, isn’t that thread adorable, it gave me green unicorn vibes ! Oh that Flo ! always busy ! 🧚🏼 We finished the puzzle last night it has such great details. Have a lovely weekend, wondering what your next journal creation will be ?? 🩵
Love your little slow stitched needle books, Janet! They look so sweet all tied up with silk and lace with the charms dangling. Very inspiring, for sure! I remember buying penny candy 🍬 as a child - it was so exciting, picking out what I wanted! Thanks for the “sweet” memory! 😉 Thanks, also, for another pleasant, relaxing video! 😊❤️🐾
What a chill and relaxing video to watch Janet 😍 I'm sick with fever and listening and watching you stitching help me feel a little bit better 🙂 thank you for all the inspirations ❤ Have a beautiful weekend my friend ❤
Dearest Sylvia, so sorry to hear you are unwell, you have had such a busy time lately. Rest and drink plenty fluids, wishing you a speedy recovery and sending loads of love 🩵🌊 ( oh thank you, I did have a relaxing time sewing and Flo too 🧚🏼 )
Hi Janet, such a lovely way to make needle book, i have made needle books but not with scraps yet. I shall look forward to making some soon. Im busy making lots of your circle birds at the moment and Im really enjoying making them too. Thank you so much for all your inspiration. Blessings Bella. X
Bella thank you so much, it really is fun to create with little scrap treasures. Oh there is something so relaxing about creating using circles, have fun sewing your little birds 🧵
Another of your wonderful videos overflowing with joy and deLIGHT. I love watching them as I unwind from a day of substitute teaching. More ideas added to my "wannamake" list. Thank you for these gentle moments.
Lots of lovely scraps I liked the colourful zig zag braid and the owl watching you making a needle book. I am doing a paper doll journal with sewing patterns I found in a charity store. Am quite enjoying it. My friend PamK who makes journals with Julie and I unfortunately she is in hospital so hope Pam comes home this weekend. Fingers crossed ❤
Pam thank you so much. Oh a paper doll journal sounds lovely such a great way to store and enjoy the lovely vintage patterns, they must bring back memories. Hoping for a speedy recovery for your friend Pam. ( I have sent you an email ) nite nite sleep well live to Pusscat ☀️
Beautiful video, as always, Janet. Love the needlebooks and was impressed how you use clothes pins and puzzle pieces to wind your threads on. Such a wonderful idea! I will definitely be adopting that one as my own, thank you! Much love from Gail and Maggie May (who still gets excited when she hears your voice).❤
Maggie Mae good afternoon 🐾 oh say hello to Mum too ! Hi Gail thank you, it’s quite ‘whimsical and practical ‘ to have different bobbins /spouls isn’t it. Have a lovely creative day from us all 🕰️🧚🏼🐾🫖
I found this somewhat on purpose, browsing for different slow stitch inspiration very early in the morning while unable to sleep. This video was absolutely gorgeous, your voice so soft and calming, and to top it off you started reading me a picture book! I love your stitching space and your projects are simply lovely. It makes me happy to see someone with such evident joy for what they do. ❤
How lovely to meet you. Thank you so much. I do hope you are managing to catch up on your sleep and rest. Do have a gentle time with your slow stitch. 🩵🧵
Lovely Janet, with all of her tips and tricks. Was like walking down memory lane for me. Great trick for wrapping the embroidery thread. Oh gosh, seeing the caddy's with all the different threads, made me want one of every color!!
Janet! So deliciously comforting to hear your voice, and see your pretty face….i try every week to get to your live, but we really do have opposite schedules. You have become a slow stitching champion….thank you for sharing with us! Xoxo
Thanks, Janet! So exciting to see the flowers in your garden!! Spring is on its way!! Can't wait!! The needle books are so cute! I might have to try one. I love Beatrix Potter and have loved all her work for many years!! Have a wonderful weekend and see you soon!! (Monday on the replay.)😍😍Love to Freddie!! Woof, woof!!
Catherine, it took me by surprise the little pot of Spring flowers 🩵 such a sign of hope. The little Beatrix Potter book I had as a child and just loved those detailed illustrations, yes I am such a fan too. See you on Monday, lovely replayer. Have a relaxing weekend 🧚🏼
I can hardly believe I made that mistake !! The Lake District is such a beautiful and memorable place ( visited there, but that may be over 35 years ago ! ) Time to revisit 🩵
I only know because I used to live in Cumbria! A lovely county. I now live in Yorkshire - another lovely county. I don’t know your part of the country but it looks very nice. I love the tree with all the hanging pieces. I remember visiting something similar in Scotland. I find your videos very relaxing. Thank you. 🙏
Chrissie I have such fond memories of visiting the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, both stunning. I remember the Meadow Crainsbill flowers growing wild in the dry stoned walls in the Dales. As a child we travelled regularly up to Lancashire, Wigan to visit my Grandparents. I live in South London, the beautiful green spaces I show are protected areas ‘ green belt ‘ areas safe from the high rise buildings that surround us. Oh thank you for your encouraging words 🩵
We had a penny sweetie shop right near where I lived run by two old women. They were so lovely. And after school Mummy would let me pop in there and get a few pennies of lollies. You could get so much with just a tiny bit of money back then. The little white paper bag would be all full up. xx Thank you for the memory Janet. xx I am watching a slow stitching a heart and bought some stuffing from our sewing recycled shop yesterday.
Deborah isn’t it relaxing to sew heart. A sewing recycled shop ? that sounds interesting ? Do you remember the rainbow sherbet in the big jars ! 2oz in a little paper bag to dip in our traffic light lolly !
Another lovely video 💐🙂 Have you done any videos with ideas to cover or decorate glass jars? I have a lot of old jars and would like to reuse them in my sewing room.
Trish thank you so much. You have got me thinking wouldn’t slow stitched cuffs look wonderful around the glass jars. I love how we inspire one another in this lovely community 🧵
@@janetnashWhat a great idea 🙂 Could also put a piece of a fabric snippet roll around the jar, maybe with a crocheted or knitted edging. So many wonderful ideas 🌻🪡🧵🧶
@@trishl421 oh yes that would be lovely and add such texture and interest, I see this happening in my life. Have you seen some people create what they call ‘soul vessels’ ?? think that’s the name, they are slow stitched.
I really like your needle books. I’ve recently made one before watching this, but used muslin instead of felt. Later I saw that felt was better for needles so I may need to re-do the pages. 😄 Have you shown how to make your scissors cases/covers? I’d love to have some idea on how to make one.
Gail thank you so much, this got me thinking. I looked closely at my Mums one and she used a thick cotton and then at another one I have, this used a fabric called lint ( used for bandages ) back in the day people used what they had. Here is the video for my scissors case ruclips.net/video/sGo3OdXPzZw/видео.html Have a creative and restful weekend 🧵
@@janetnash Thank you very much for the link! And thanks for the information about the needle book pages…it makes me feel better now that mine are cotton.😃
I will be rewatching this video. I have wanted to make a needlebook or several now for ages, and now feels right. I always feel I don’t have what I need like the felt, last time was needles ( essential to sew), but hoping that can change soon so I can just make it. Ivory felt is hard to find here. I’m not sure I can mute or dye white. But I will try if its all I can do.
Jane good morning, lovely to see you, I trust you are keeping warm and cosy. A lovely conversation was started here in chat, so went to my vintage needle books ( those are on the slow stitch cat video ) and discovered back in the day the needle pages were created with Lint, someone called it Dr’s fabric ??? I think it’s a case of use what you can find, I rolled up some upholstery fabric inside my little cat needle case. Take good care of yourself 🩵
Here is the link if it helps Easy #Slowstitch whimsical cat reuse ♻️ fabric scraps PROCESS VIDEO ruclips.net/video/E8897ZPFUNY/видео.html cat needle book
@@janetnash good afternoon to u Janet! I have been absent a few weeks lately but will catch up. Today we are at precipice of an ice storm coming. All is pretty, but it will change! I will be staying cozy indoors next few days. So interesting it was called lint. It must have been a better version of today’s gauze strips, (cheese cloth), which are too porous. I may resort to natural cotton canvas or linen if I find some. I see how felt is easy to poke through. I will find something. Then from there I will expand to an organizer book because I scramble for tools searching but a grab and go is definitely what I need. I will start small. Your vintage needlebooks are great. All the ones you made amazing. I forgot if Flo has one or not. Im inspired to make them in all shapes and sizes too!
@@canadianjaneoriginal oh yes Flo made a little mini one from scraps it’s so handy. Stay warm a safe. Never any pressure to watch or comment, you take good care of yourself 🩵🫖
I just recently found you through Possum Patty and absolutely love your channel! It is very relaxing and inspirational. I love the nature bits and Freddie too. I love dogs.
Love this idea with the deli paper. I suppose we call it parchment paper in the US? I made a small needle book from the cuff of a woman's blouse. It's a tad wider than a men's shirt cuff, so worked out well. It's stitched, of course :), and I used felt to hold needles & pins & is adorned with one of your buttons & a yo yo/puff. AND it's closed with the cuff buttons that came on the blouse.
I have so many questions just start with two. One did you make flo and her friend? If so is there a video and also is freddy a service dog for you? Wondering because of his vest when you walk
Hi there Mel, Julia youtube.com/@doraandducky?si=let3mx_PhTAIfLSk made little Flo 🧚🏼 and my Auntie Jennifer made Jennifer mouse 🐭 Freddie isn’t a service dog but he is a certified visiter dog and a few years ago went regularly to visit people in hospital. Do hope you have a lovely day 🐾
Iva Julia made Flo, here is her channel youtube.com/@Doraandducky?si=u4-pp1o9mofhfu_B my Auntie Jennifer made Jennifer the little mouse 🐭 It’s always good to have a little whimsy and fun in life 🧚🏼
I would love to see what you are doing it looks colorful. The filming is so bad and dark I just can't watch . Get some better lighting and unclutter the work surface so your work stands out.
Thank you Janet for another informative yet relaxing video. I just love your teaching’s. So motivational. I often think of you and your skills your fabulous studio. You offer encouragement to start something new and step out of our comfort zone. Have a wonderful and blessed day till we meet again. ❤
I can’t believe I said Beatrix Potters Hilltop Cottage was in Yorkshire ! It is in the beautiful County of Cumbria, in The Lake District. Here is a lovely video by @Mirandamills for a closer look.
ruclips.net/video/r1de6JLdhQE/видео.htmlsi=zU2LdDyPopcg-BBx @mirandamills
MY Dearest Friend Janet ..Thank you for sharing Miranda's letter .. I can picture all the things that she is writing about.. lol .. Truly, I loved it .. I will visit her channel again and again as she visits all the places I only DREAM about .A long time ago my husband to be , promised to take me to Europe.. Something calls me there I do believe it's every artist and Dreamer who lived out their dreams .Again, thanks for sharing. Love always 💜🎶
Caroline a pleasure, isn’t it a delightful channel. Hilltop farm is just so wonderful, like me you have poured over the exquisite illustrations of Beatrix’s books many times.
( I was lucky enough to visit 38 years ago , loved peeping over the little garden fence ) did I catch a little glimpse of Peter and Benjamin scurrying away ? 💜
Oh Janet your needle books are so very beautiful! I love the one with the circles of scraps, so lovely to look at and feel I imagine. All those gorgeous embroidery threads, the colors were delicious, I would have had a hard time choosing one! How beautiful was the iris and the crocus, Spring is definitely on her way. Dear Flo was looking stunning as usual as was sweeet Freddie🧵🐝🐞🏵🦋
Maria thank you so much. I couldn’t believe it when I went into the garden and out had popped the little Iris and crocus. My neighbour had given me a handful of spare bulbs in the Autumn and I potted them up in the vintage / antique flower pot given to me years ago. Isn’t it a blessing to use our hands in the garden and our art.
Freddie, Flo and I send our love 🩵🧵🪴🎨
@@janetnash It must be nice for you to see little glimmers of Spring...signs of new life and hope. I noticed a week or so back that the leaves are starting to turn, I do love the Autumn...🍁🧡🍂
And thanks so much Janet for sharing Miranda Mills video, it was so lovely, will let Anna know about it.😊
Maria oh yes the seasons are so inspiring. I remember your beautiful Autumn colours last year. 🍂
It’s always lovely to have a little visit to Hilltop Farm 🐇
Just made my first needle case. So pleased with it. Thank you Janet x
Oh how wonderful enjoy using it 🧵
Really enjoyed these janet, definitely on my to do list 😊. Thanks for sharing 😊
Kelly thank you so much, it’s always lovely to have a small gentle project like this in the back of our minds 🧵
@janetnash it certainly is, you have u had me making several things inspired from your videos recently so thankyou 😊.
Love to Freddie 😊
Kelly oh thank you, it certainly is lovely to have those little scraps and textures in our hands.
Such a lovely video with so many tips and ideas. I’ve got to get to some slow stitching this year. Spring will soon be here. Joe has planted a few new trees. Loving this weather. Love you 😘
I’m sure you might have seen my little red girl needle holder that my grandmother made me when I was little. I’ll show it off. ❤
Beth thank you so much, when the time is right you will do some slow stitching, you do so many wonderful creations Beth and such a variety.
What kind of trees did Joe plant 🪴 ☀️
Now you say it I do remember but would love to see it again ❤️
Good afternoon xx hello freddie xx and flo and jennifer xx very cute books x i made myself one and need a second now haha i love this time of year when nature starts to decide its almost spring time and should add some beautiful colour,i love crocus i may have to add some x have a lovely weekend
Helen thank you so much from us all 🧚🏼🧚🏼🐾 oh doesn’t it make us hopeful when we find Spring flowers and buds along the way.
You can never have enough needle books. ! ( I still haven’t forgotten you asked me to do a slow stitch cat ) 🐈 it’s nearly ready.
Have a gentle afternoon and evening 🩵
What a smashing-looking dog hugs sent to him or her. Love your video.
Thank you so much. Freddie 🐾 says thank you too.
Good morning Janet! ✨🧚♀💕Oh what a relaxing morning having coffee while watching you create beautiful needle books. And even the scraps have a place to call home. What a treasure your Mom’s needle book is, love the hat shape. Gorgeous library puzzle, and hello Iris and Crocus! Always a delight to spend time with you, thank you so much. Sending lots of love and hugs from myself and all the beasties to you, Freddie, Flo and the fam! 🐉💕✨🧚♀🦄🌳❤
Amy thank you so much and it was lovely to have your company on stream too ☕️🍪 do hope feel better soon, it’s hard o get the rest when you are looking after the family I know.
Cuddle up to little Sophia and rest when you can 🐾🧚🏼🌳❤️
Love your long hair, very pretty like all your projects!!!❤
Thank you so much 🩵
Adorable! I can’t wait to try to make one!! The charms are darling. The Russian doll is super cute! Wonderful inspiration! Have a wonderful weekend! 🩵
Susan thank you so much, so hope you enjoy creating. A friend Meljoy gave me the little doll charm a few years ago so it was lovely to pin her on one of the needle cases. 🧵
💜🎶Good evening Janet & Feddy .. Beautiful sewing kit books .. love the idea of the thimble hat came from your mother .. and that it may have come from Yorkshire.. what a connection to Beatrix Potter !! Sweet .. Thanks for sharing.. I love puzzles.. that one is fantastic... Be still my heart , the purple Iris 💜🎶🇨🇦
Caroline oh yes purple Iris are your favourite, I remember painting a little fairy with a purple Iris in her hair ( a Caroline fairy ) 🧚🏼 oh dear I got carried away with my story, Hilltop farm is actually in Cumbria ! But I am sure my Mum did indeed wear a little tom-o-shanta hat whilst running around on the farm in Yorkshire ! 💜
Your little needle books are delightful Janet 💜 Every scrap is a little treasure just waiting to find its home 🪡
Thank you Kristina, oh yes we love our scrap fabric, those little treasures bring back memories of projects and clothes worn don’t they. Did you get away to the caravan ? You sleep well 🩵
Each one of your needle books is unique and sooo precious. My favorite is the penny one made with tiny scraps and tulle. I must tell you, dear Janet, that you were on the big screen the other night. We tuned into you tube on the TV and i played one of your latest videos. ❤ ❤ you look marvelous as a TV /You Tube star!!!
Im actually quilting today so we are right in sync. Love the quilted cover with your stitches.
S
Linda oh thank you 😊 I treasure both the needle books you sent me, both unique. ( thank you so much )
Do hope you are having a relaxing time with the hand quilting, I will definitely do something similar on the back of one of my blocks. My quilt is experimental !!
Thank you dear Janet, lovely video, Anjo ❤
Anjo thank you so much 🧚🏼🧵
Thank you! I’m making one too, I hope it will turn out nice.
Juju thank you so much, oh I know your one will be lovely, that’s the thing about slow stitch it always looks so textured and yummy. Happy Sewing 🧵
Janet, this is delightful - as ever. As it happens, I am just in the process of making another needle case so this was really helpful with ideas and inspiration. Such a relaxing video and I can still hear Colin ticking merrily away in the background. I used to get 2 chews for one old penny! Many thanks and have a great weekend.
Lynda oh yes ! fruit salad chews !! I had forgotten we could get 2 ! Flying saucers !
Oh wonderful, tell me about your needle case ? I must admit I had a great time making the mini ones !
Happy sewing 🧵
What lovely needle books you’ve made, they are so pretty, you have so much imagination ❤ Thank you Janet, I love your relaxing videos, Freddie is looking very handsome in his chair, what a splendid jigsaw puzzle, it’s so colourful 🌈 Have a gentle weekend, love from Coco & myself 🩵💙💚
Pamela and little Coco thank you so much. Freddie says thank you too. Isn’t the jigsaw lovely, so much detail, it’s all finished now, but for the minute I am enjoying looking at it.
Sending love to you both 🫖
Ohhh, that's a nice color of thread you picked out. Your needle book and moms book are so beautiful! And Flo 🤣has her very own Seraphina! That's a really cool puzzle.Tfs and take care. 😊
Harmony thank you so much, isn’t that thread adorable, it gave me green unicorn vibes ! Oh that Flo ! always busy ! 🧚🏼 We finished the puzzle last night it has such great details.
Have a lovely weekend, wondering what your next journal creation will be ?? 🩵
Love your little slow stitched needle books, Janet! They look so sweet all tied up with silk and lace with the charms dangling. Very inspiring, for sure! I remember buying penny candy 🍬 as a child - it was so exciting, picking out what I wanted! Thanks for the “sweet” memory! 😉 Thanks, also, for another pleasant, relaxing video! 😊❤️🐾
Cat thank you so much, isn’t it lovely to reminisce. 🩵 have a lovely weekend ☕️ ( maybe some more scavenger hunt, it’s such fun )
What a chill and relaxing video to watch Janet 😍 I'm sick with fever and listening and watching you stitching help me feel a little bit better 🙂 thank you for all the inspirations ❤ Have a beautiful weekend my friend ❤
Dearest Sylvia, so sorry to hear you are unwell, you have had such a busy time lately. Rest and drink plenty fluids, wishing you a speedy recovery and sending loads of love 🩵🌊
( oh thank you, I did have a relaxing time sewing and Flo too 🧚🏼 )
Hope your feeling better SylviaD❤
@@shirley1413 thank you ♥
@@janetnash thank you very much ❤❤❤
That was so sweet a video. Thanks for it, very relaxing.
Karen thank you so much for your lovely words of encouragement. I found making them so relaxing. 🩵
Hi Janet, such a lovely way to make needle book, i have made needle books but not with scraps yet. I shall look forward to making some soon. Im busy making lots of your circle birds at the moment and Im really enjoying making them too. Thank you so much for all your inspiration. Blessings Bella. X
Bella thank you so much, it really is fun to create with little scrap treasures.
Oh there is something so relaxing about creating using circles, have fun sewing your little birds 🧵
So many soft, sweet ideas... I really like penny circle needle book. It's another project for me to add to the list. Take good care.
Majella thank you so much. Fill you weekend with gentle stitches 🩵🧵
Another of your wonderful videos overflowing with joy and deLIGHT. I love watching them as I unwind from a day of substitute teaching. More ideas added to my "wannamake" list. Thank you for these gentle moments.
Mary thank you so much.
‘ it’s the weekend ‘ what a week you have had. Time for you to relaxing and maybe do a little gentle creating 🩵
I watched it twice because this was so relaxing. Huge HUGS! Namaste from the Pineapple County Gang! 🐞🧚🐞🐾🐞
Lala thank you so much so glad you had a relaxing time. Little Lillian 🧚🏼🐞 will be making a little needle case too !!
Have a relaxing Sunday ☀️
@@janetnash I love Beatrice Potter books too. 🐞🤔🐞
Oh I know Lala the little illustrations are just so lovely 🐇
Oh, yes, love that puzzle!
So relaxing
Lots of lovely scraps I liked the colourful zig zag braid and the owl watching you making a needle book. I am doing a paper doll journal with sewing patterns I found in a charity store. Am quite enjoying it. My friend PamK who makes journals with Julie and I unfortunately she is in hospital so hope Pam comes home this weekend. Fingers crossed ❤
Pam thank you so much. Oh a paper doll journal sounds lovely such a great way to store and enjoy the lovely vintage patterns, they must bring back memories. Hoping for a speedy recovery for your friend Pam. ( I have sent you an email ) nite nite sleep well live to Pusscat ☀️
Beautiful video, as always, Janet. Love the needlebooks and was impressed how you use clothes pins and puzzle pieces to wind your threads on. Such a wonderful idea! I will definitely be adopting that one as my own, thank you!
Much love from Gail and Maggie May (who still gets excited when she hears your voice).❤
Maggie Mae good afternoon 🐾 oh say hello to Mum too !
Hi Gail thank you, it’s quite ‘whimsical and practical ‘ to have different bobbins /spouls isn’t it.
Have a lovely creative day from us all 🕰️🧚🏼🐾🫖
Hi Janet, I love the needle cases especially Flo's. Thank you for another lovely video ❤
Ann thank you so much From Flo 🧚🏼 and me, the little one is so handily, used mine today taking my sewing to the sofa.
Take good care of yourself. 🩵
Such a delightful video! I was sad when it was over. Of course I love anything with fabric. Great idea for your embroidery thread. Thank you. ❤️🍄❤️
London thank you so much, have a lovely sleep and wake refreshed for another day of sewing 🧵
I found this somewhat on purpose, browsing for different slow stitch inspiration very early in the morning while unable to sleep. This video was absolutely gorgeous, your voice so soft and calming, and to top it off you started reading me a picture book!
I love your stitching space and your projects are simply lovely. It makes me happy to see someone with such evident joy for what they do. ❤
How lovely to meet you. Thank you so much. I do hope you are managing to catch up on your sleep and rest. Do have a gentle time with your slow stitch. 🩵🧵
Lovely Janet, with all of her tips and tricks. Was like walking down memory lane for me. Great trick for wrapping the embroidery thread. Oh gosh, seeing the caddy's with all the different threads, made me want one of every color!!
Oh thank you, lovely to see you. Yes we are like kids in a candy store with the threads aren’t we ! ( or as we like to say sweet shop ) ! 🧵
Janet! So deliciously comforting to hear your voice, and see your pretty face….i try every week to get to your live, but we really do have opposite schedules. You have become a slow stitching champion….thank you for sharing with us! Xoxo
Dear Brooke so lovely to see you. Oh thank you 😊 I do find slow stitching so relaxing, keeping it simple !! Sending love to you and the family 🧵
Cute little needlebooks Janet. Thank you for sharing with us. Hello Freddie.
Lynda thank you so much, Freddie sends his love 🐾
I like the bobbin out of the jigsaw puzzle piece, thanks for the relaxing video.
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Oh thank you so much, I love a little reuse project / challenge 🩵
Janet you have so many beautiful projects i wasnt to do. It makes me so happy thank you
Deborah thank you so much for your lovely words I do appreciate YOU 🩵
Happy creating.
Beautiful needlebooks Janet. Inspirational ideas, thank you. Happy weekend to you all Jx 🇦🇺🐨👍❤️
Oh Daffadil 🌼 J thank you so much I did enjoy creating and using up little bits. Have a gentle evening and lovely Sunday ☀️
So adorable! 🥰
I’ve been wanting to make a needlebook. I think I’ve just been inspired!!! 🤗🎉
(yet again!!) 😂
Lynn oh thank you so much, happy creating 🧵
I love love this and bless sweet Freddie!
Thank you so much Sis have a lovely weekend from myself, Freddie and Flo🐾
Thanks, Janet! So exciting to see the flowers in your garden!! Spring is on its way!! Can't wait!! The needle books are so cute! I might have to try one. I love Beatrix Potter and have loved all her work for many years!! Have a wonderful weekend and see you soon!! (Monday on the replay.)😍😍Love to Freddie!! Woof, woof!!
Catherine, it took me by surprise the little pot of Spring flowers 🩵 such a sign of hope.
The little Beatrix Potter book I had as a child and just loved those detailed illustrations, yes I am such a fan too.
See you on Monday, lovely replayer.
Have a relaxing weekend 🧚🏼
Lilly is so happy the fairy has such an important job! These needle books are wonderful!
Oh Lily thank you so much, fairies love to make themselves busy 🧚🏼
I’ve been watching the videos on making those needle books… and now I have to try and make me one…. Yours are so so pretty…..❤😊
Kathy thank you so much, have fun creating yours 🧵
Love love love ❤😊
Thank you dear Shannon, had such a lovely time last night crocheting along with you 🧶
Thank you for the lovely and gentle video Janet. Have a wonderful and cozy week. 🧚♂️❤️🫖🕯️
Evie lovely to see you also had a little chat with you over at Becky’s love yesterday. Thank you so much, you too have cosy and creative weekend 🪴🧚🏼
Beatrix Potter lived in the lake district, sorry to be picky 😅 x
Yes, Hill Top Farm is in Cumbria.
I can hardly believe I made that mistake !! The Lake District is such a beautiful and memorable place ( visited there, but that may be over 35 years ago ! ) Time to revisit 🩵
Chrissie indeed ! Why did I say that ! Such a beautiful County.
I only know because I used to live in Cumbria! A lovely county. I now live in Yorkshire - another lovely county. I don’t know your part of the country but it looks very nice. I love the tree with all the hanging pieces. I remember visiting something similar in Scotland. I find your videos very relaxing. Thank you. 🙏
Chrissie I have such fond memories of visiting the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, both stunning. I remember the Meadow Crainsbill flowers growing wild in the dry stoned walls in the Dales. As a child we travelled regularly up to Lancashire, Wigan to visit my Grandparents. I live in South London, the beautiful green spaces I show are protected areas ‘ green belt ‘ areas safe from the high rise buildings that surround us.
Oh thank you for your encouraging words 🩵
We had a penny sweetie shop right near where I lived run by two old women. They were so lovely. And after school Mummy would let me pop in there and get a few pennies of lollies. You could get so much with just a tiny bit of money back then. The little white paper bag would be all full up. xx Thank you for the memory Janet. xx I am watching a slow stitching a heart and bought some stuffing from our sewing recycled shop yesterday.
Deborah isn’t it relaxing to sew heart.
A sewing recycled shop ? that sounds interesting ?
Do you remember the rainbow sherbet in the big jars ! 2oz in a little paper bag to dip in our traffic light lolly !
@@janetnash yes I remember and we had a lolly straw to suck it through and then eat😍
Oh yes, we had a liquorice straw
@@janetnash Oh yes so did we
Love your whimsical videos. Gives me such good ideas!!🤗
Camille thank you so much, 😊 whimsical is so freeing isn’t it. Have fun stitching 🧵
Another lovely video 💐🙂 Have you done any videos with ideas to cover or decorate glass jars? I have a lot of old jars and would like to reuse them in my sewing room.
Trish thank you so much. You have got me thinking wouldn’t slow stitched cuffs look wonderful around the glass jars. I love how we inspire one another in this lovely community 🧵
@@janetnashWhat a great idea 🙂 Could also put a piece of a fabric snippet roll around the jar, maybe with a crocheted or knitted edging. So many wonderful ideas 🌻🪡🧵🧶
@@trishl421 oh yes that would be lovely and add such texture and interest, I see this happening in my life. Have you seen some people create what they call ‘soul vessels’ ?? think that’s the name, they are slow stitched.
@@janetnashI hadn’t heard of these but I googled it 🤔. Amazing, I luv all things slow-stitched. TFS 💐
Oh me too
Lovely, and practical too.
Kayenne thank you, ‘ whimsical and practical ‘ as we like to say 🩵
@@janetnash Many thanks for all your work. I've already started on my "whimsical" needle book 🙂
@@Kayenne54 oh have loads of fun 🧵
Fabulous! Thank you.
Thank you 🩵
I really like your needle books. I’ve recently made one before watching this, but used muslin instead of felt. Later I saw that felt was better for needles so I may need to re-do the pages. 😄
Have you shown how to make your scissors cases/covers? I’d love to have some idea on how to make one.
Gail thank you so much, this got me thinking. I looked closely at my Mums one and she used a thick cotton and then at another one I have, this used a fabric called lint ( used for bandages ) back in the day people used what they had. Here is the video for my scissors case
ruclips.net/video/sGo3OdXPzZw/видео.html
Have a creative and restful weekend 🧵
@@janetnash Thank you very much for the link!
And thanks for the information about the needle book pages…it makes me feel better now that mine are cotton.😃
I will show some vintage cotton ones in my next video 🦋🧵 remind me if I forget !!!!!
Oh my gosh what a treat,,, your needle books are very cute, and your ability to create is very relaxing. New subscriber!
Shirley so lovely to meet you and thank you so much for your lovely words 🩵
I will be rewatching this video. I have wanted to make a needlebook or several now for ages, and now feels right. I always feel I don’t have what I need like the felt, last time was needles ( essential to sew), but hoping that can change soon so I can just make it. Ivory felt is hard to find here. I’m not sure I can mute or dye white. But I will try if its all I can do.
Jane good morning, lovely to see you, I trust you are keeping warm and cosy. A lovely conversation was started here in chat, so went to my vintage needle books ( those are on the slow stitch cat video ) and discovered back in the day the needle pages were created with Lint, someone called it Dr’s fabric ??? I think it’s a case of use what you can find, I rolled up some upholstery fabric inside my little cat needle case.
Take good care of yourself 🩵
Here is the link if it helps
Easy #Slowstitch whimsical cat reuse ♻️ fabric scraps PROCESS VIDEO
ruclips.net/video/E8897ZPFUNY/видео.html cat needle book
@@janetnash good afternoon to u Janet! I have been absent a few weeks lately but will catch up. Today we are at precipice of an ice storm coming. All is pretty, but it will change! I will be staying cozy indoors next few days.
So interesting it was called lint. It must have been a better version of today’s gauze strips, (cheese cloth), which are too porous. I may resort to natural cotton canvas or linen if I find some. I see how felt is easy to poke through. I will find something. Then from there I will expand to an organizer book because I scramble for tools searching but a grab and go is definitely what I need. I will start small. Your vintage needlebooks are great. All the ones you made amazing. I forgot if Flo has one or not. Im inspired to make them in all shapes and sizes too!
@@canadianjaneoriginal oh yes Flo made a little mini one from scraps it’s so handy. Stay warm a safe. Never any pressure to watch or comment, you take good care of yourself 🩵🫖
@@janetnashexcellent I will go look I think I saw intro only.
I just recently found you through Possum Patty and absolutely love your channel! It is very relaxing and inspirational. I love the nature bits and Freddie too. I love dogs.
Debby so lovely to meet you, welcome.
Oh I love Patty over there at Soggy Bottom 🫧 thank you so much for your lovely kind words of encouragement. 🐾
How come you don't do flip through Friday? I miss it.
Lisa thank you, I will certainly do more flip throughs, I am taking it really slow this year. 🩵
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I read out the lovely qoute you shared with me to everyone on Monday, thank you so much. 🩵
Love this idea with the deli paper. I suppose we call it parchment paper in the US? I made a small needle book from the cuff of a woman's blouse. It's a tad wider than a men's shirt cuff, so worked out well. It's stitched, of course :), and I used felt to hold needles & pins & is adorned with one of your buttons & a yo yo/puff. AND it's closed with the cuff buttons that came on the blouse.
Gail oh what a wonderful idea, isn’t it fun to reuse and give items a new life and purpose 🧵
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I have so many questions just start with two. One did you make flo and her friend? If so is there a video and also is freddy a service dog for you? Wondering because of his vest when you walk
Hi there Mel, Julia youtube.com/@doraandducky?si=let3mx_PhTAIfLSk made little Flo 🧚🏼 and my Auntie Jennifer made Jennifer mouse 🐭
Freddie isn’t a service dog but he is a certified visiter dog and a few years ago went regularly to visit people in hospital. Do hope you have a lovely day 🐾
Did you make Flo I don’t know what the other dolls name is , sorry
I thought it is AWSOME you speak to them
Iva Julia made Flo, here is her channel
youtube.com/@Doraandducky?si=u4-pp1o9mofhfu_B my Auntie Jennifer made Jennifer the little mouse 🐭
It’s always good to have a little whimsy and fun in life 🧚🏼
I would love to see what you are doing it looks colorful. The filming is so bad and dark I just can't watch . Get some better lighting and unclutter the work surface so your work stands out.
Thank you Janet for another informative yet relaxing video. I just love your teaching’s. So motivational. I often think of you and your skills your fabulous studio. You offer encouragement to start something new and step out of our comfort zone. Have a wonderful and blessed day till we meet again. ❤
Cheryl what an amazing gift of encouragement you have, thank you so much. Have a creative weekend 🩵