Thank you so much fror this, and do thank your mother for sharing her work. Her samplers have a primitive "feel" to them, which I simply love. It speaks to a time in history when needle and thread work was the norm. Love it!
Your Mother’s work is glorious...the red tea towel is gorgeous. Your title page is absolutely beautiful Sarah. You three are so talented it’s a joy to watch what you do next. 👍🥰❤️
Oh i love your title page Sarah. Thank you for sharing how you embellished the flowers. I haven't quite finished my stitches yet, so hopefully will start my title page too. Can't wait. xx
Rachel has reignited my love of stitchers, and now you and your mother’s work has me chafing to get going again. I’ve loaded a Raskog cart with threads,books, fabrics, yarns, a couple of smaller hoops etc. I’ve even loaded some of my finer Handspun and handdyed yarns onto bobbins to use. I’ve never used yarns before in embroidery, but oh how beautifully handspun silk slides through the fabric. Many of my loves in one place; spinning, yarn, embroidery, fabrics, lace, and books. Can’t wait. Thank you all for this series.
Your title page is amazing and thanks for sharing how you did it...so much inspiration! I'm obsessed with needle book and your mum's gave me so much joy😊thank you❣
Thank you for your lovely video. Great to see your creative work Sarah and your Mum's. Re the frixion pen - I have found the black pens can leave a grey shadow on some vintage fabrics if you change your mind and just iron it off without stitching over it. I now use a teal blue one and have no issues with it. I think it is the fabric rather than the pen that is the deciding factor. That's my experience and I just thought it may be helpful for folk to know if they are intending to buy a frixion pen for the first time. Just loving this project and looking forward to January!
Beautiful title page! It gives me lots of ideas for mine! I like the addition of sequins and beads! Your mum's work is lovely! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Lovely, lovely, lovely! So thrilled that you are hosting this project! So glad that you shared Juju’s work, it is impeccable. All three of you are so talented. Clearly you have blessed to have such a talented Mother to teach and inspire you. Love and hugs to you all. Hope that you have a wonderful Christmas!
Your title page is beautiful. I’m inspired to make one. And thanks for sharing your mum’s inspiring work. You, your mum and Rachel are all terrific artists with your own unique styles. Love learning from you.
Hi Sarah. Your title page is beautiful. I hope to get mine done right after Christmas. It’s such a busy time of year. It’s hard to keep up with everything. I’m loving this project. My sampler is almost finished. Your mom’s work is beautiful. I love the way she did her sampler and the colors she has chosen. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Linda 😀
All of your examples are beautiful. Love your mum’s red work. Finally had time to get my book cover chosen. Found my muslin and torn the pages to size. Hopefully, will get started on my sampler of stitches after the holidays. I’m behind but will catch now that my work hours will be shorter.
Thank you Sarah for sharing your experience. Your mum's is beautiful . I love your title page. Great idea. I'm hoping to get my sampler pages completed over Christmas. And I'm actually going to give the title page a go. I have some ideas now after seeing yours Rachels and your mums. Thanks so much Sarah 🎄❄️
Thank you for sharing your mom’s and your title pages! So creative as well as your mom’s sampler stitch pages! I now have an idea of what I want to do! Just need to get going! Thank you!
Hi Sarah, seeing the explanation of the title page was really useful, as I am new, its difficult to know how to put a page together, I might hold off until later in the project until I have a better understanding. Loved your mums work, she must have lots of patience (and skill) xx
Sarah, I just came across your Christmas Journal from last December, and I thought it was great. So colourful and full of interesting photos and patterns etc. I really liked the way you put it together.
This is really gonna be a very exciting project. Anxious to start on my sampler stitches 🤞. It’s such a joy to watch and get inspired from you guys. Your mom, Racheal and you are so so very talented ❤️
Everything looks awesome. I'm still working on your portion of sampler 2. With the holidays I'm a bit behind. But new year will be caught up. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Everything looks so beautiful. I am so keen to get started but can’t until closer to the new year. I am going to be doing this with my mum. Thanks for sharing. Xx
I am in awe of your gorgeous work! I love the sequins and beads touch to the 🌸 Don’t tell mom but I want to copy her color theme! Both of you do beautiful work. TFS ❤️
Oh Sarah, it’s all so pretty!! You make it look sooooo easy! Can you also attach the sequins using a seed bead in the center for a slightly different look? I’ve been looking at threads on Amazon & wonder which way the thickness of thread goes? I’m seeing sizes 5, 6 & 8 in pearle cotton, is the 8 the thinnest? I think you mentioned that 8 is what you recommend? I have a lot of DMC cotton embroidery thread, but thought it might be nice to have a little variety. Can you recommend a brand, there seems to be a lot of range in prices? I don’t need silk but I don’t want ones that kink, break & ravel. The comments seem to be all over the place! Thank you so much for your & your mom’s beautiful sewing! It’s easy to see where you & Rachel get your inspiration & talent!! (So sorry about the children who lost their lives in the bouncy house tragedy. Who would have thought that could happen. My heart goes out to those families.) I hope you & your family have a wonderful Christmas holiday! Greetings & much love from Kansas!”
Hi Erica- sorry I am a bit behind in my replies. Yes you can add a bead in the middle. That is another technique that I use. Size 8 Perle thread is the most common one that I see for sale. The lower numbers are the thicker ones. So 5 is thicker than 8. There are lots of different brands but DMC is most common. I look out for hand dyed ones as I like them best. It depends on what country that you are in but Stef Francis makes lovely hand dyed threads. She is in the UK. There are also Painters Threads from Germany which are beautiful. The hand dyed ones will be more expensive than DMC. I try to source my threads from Stitch shops in Australia or I even get some from a crafty op shop that we have here. I bet you have some great places that you can buy from in the US. Sue Spargo is someone over there who sells beautiful threads.
I have my first page ‘dotted’ but can’t get at it just yet. Watching now gives me a chance to think about and retrieve bits and pieces I can use, though, so all to the good. Beautiful work!
Hi Sarah! I have a few questions that I hope you can answer for me. I am new to slow stitching and haven't been able to start my sampler pages yet. I am planning to start after Christmas. I think I can be on schedule by Jan. 5 when this project starts. My question is regarding needles. Do I need a Milliners needle to stitch with threads or some different type? A Channelle needle to stitch with silk ribbons? Then do I need a beading needle to attach beads with? What sizes should I be looking to purchase? I don't have any yet and don't know what to purchase to get started. I would like to purchase the proper ones before Christmas. Please reply on this post, and I will check back for your answers to these questions. Thank you very much, in advance, for your guidance with this situation. Now back on topic... Your title page looks lovely! Great job! By the way, I enjoyed this video very much! JuJu's Needle book is really nice! Her Sampler pages are just awesome! How does she layout the stitches to make those beautiful roses like the ones on her Sampler page? What is the order of operation with the bullion stitches to get the desired results of the rose petals like that? Could you give an example, using the face of the clock to explain the process please? I am just full of questions aren't I? lol. I really appreciate your time and efforts to make this project work for all of us!! Thank you very much!! I think that You are great! I'm looking forward to your reply. Happy Stitching! Samantha psamantha953@gmail.com FYI
Hi Samantha- Sorry I am a bit behind on my replies. Here is a link to a video from Ariane Zurcher. She explains thread and needle sizes really thoroughly and I think you will find it helpful. ruclips.net/video/ZdGF8Q9UQ_c/видео.html I follow these same guidelines which I learnt from Sue Spargo many years ago. Milliner's needles are good for wrapping style stitches- bullion knots, french knots, etc. There is odd sizing with these needles as they don't run in order. I use size 1 (larger) and size 4 (smaller). For all other embroidery I use Chenille needles- sizes 18 (larger and chunky- good for wool) and 22 (smaller). These are good for silk ribbons as they have a large eye. A beading needle is very useful as well for bead work as they are very slim. They are difficult to thread as the eye is so small. I have a fine silk thread that I use with these needles. The beading needles that I have (Clover brand) come with 4 needles- sizes 10 & 13. Unless it's a large bead- you other needles will not fit through the hole. For mum's roses, she has done 2 x blue bullion knots, side by side, then surrounded them with 4 x white bullion knots (one on each side), then done another layer of 4 x white bullion knots. She has just staggered the white bullion knots so that they look like petals. If you can sew a bullion knot- this look is pretty each to achieve. I hope all this information helps.
I love your title page - really ❤️! The colors are beautiful. I was thinking about green and purple as my main colors but then I do love teal - decisions, decisions! Honestly I love all colors, pretty much (except maybe beige, neutrals are only good for making a backdrop that makes the other colors shine, if you ask me, ha ha!) Anyway, I just want to show my appreciation of your video! Would I be ruining the mood if I asked with all due respect if you could please hold your examples up a bit longer? Like maybe count to 20? I’m always trying to run the video back and stop and start it so that I can freeze it for a proper look. If not, no worries. I still absolutely love your videos and can’t thank you enough for your hard work. I’m having so much fun learning something new and beautiful!
Could you give me the link for the new Facebook page in reply to my comment? For two weeks now, the description boxes don't show up on any of the videos I watch. It's a RUclips problem, nothing to do with your videos. Thanks.
@@kerrigraafmans9993 It is very frustrating and I haven't found a way to get around it. Sorry it is happening to you too, but also glad it is not just my fault. I feel sorry for the people doing the videos because we can't link to any of the things they put into the descriptions.
Tracing around the tin for your frame was just what I needed to see. 😁
😁
Omg you are so lucky to have your clever mum craft along with you and Rachel.
Thanks- it's great sharing the same interests.
Thank you so much fror this, and do thank your mother for sharing her work. Her samplers have a primitive "feel" to them, which I simply love. It speaks to a time in history when needle and thread work was the norm. Love it!
Thank you Brenda! 😊
Your and your Mum’s stitching is so lovely. Love your Title page!
Thanks very much Cathie
Wow, thankyou for sharing your mum's beautiful work, and yours to Sarah, love love your stitchery, 🌹
Thanks so much Sue
Your Mother’s work is glorious...the red tea towel is gorgeous. Your title page is absolutely beautiful Sarah. You three are so talented it’s a joy to watch what you do next. 👍🥰❤️
Thank you Kathryn! 😊
Thanks Sarah. That is all stunning and inspiring. Love this ongoing project.
Thanks so much Lisa
Lovely work by your Mum and I love your title page. This will be something fun to work on while we impatiently wait, lol. Hugs.
Thanks so much Rhonda
Really beautiful title page. Thanks for sharing. Love your Mom’s red work just beautiful also.
Thanks so much
Beautiful Sarah! Mama's work is amazing hugs xoxo
Thank you! 😊
Lovely work Sarah and your Mom’s work is beautiful too. So great to see everyone’s style.
Thanks so much Catherine
Wow your mum’s work is amazing you both take after her. Love what you did today thank you for sharing Sarah 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Oh i love your title page Sarah. Thank you for sharing how you embellished the flowers. I haven't quite finished my stitches yet, so hopefully will start my title page too. Can't wait. xx
Thanks so much Denise.
Rachel has reignited my love of stitchers, and now you and your mother’s work has me chafing to get going again. I’ve loaded a Raskog cart with threads,books, fabrics, yarns, a couple of smaller hoops etc. I’ve even loaded some of my finer Handspun and handdyed yarns onto bobbins to use. I’ve never used yarns before in embroidery, but oh how beautifully handspun silk slides through the fabric. Many of my loves in one place; spinning, yarn, embroidery, fabrics, lace, and books. Can’t wait. Thank you all for this series.
so good that you are getting back into it.😊
Very nice samplers! Thanks for sharing! Ideas are spinning!
Thank you! 😊
So much inspiration from you both and from Rachel, thank you to you all for starting this wonderful journey in needlework 😀
Thanks so much Pamela
Your title page is amazing and thanks for sharing how you did it...so much inspiration! I'm obsessed with needle book and your mum's gave me so much joy😊thank you❣
Thanks so much- mum's work is beautiful
You both so beautiful stitching.
Thanks so much Pam
Tfs your beautiful title page and your mums beautiful work. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Sarah. 🎅🏼🤶🏻🎄❤️🇨🇦
Thanks so much Karen- HNY
I love your embellishments on your title page. 😍 Your mom's red work is gorgeous. It's going to be a fun year.
Thank you Eva 😊
Thank you for your lovely video. Great to see your creative work Sarah and your Mum's. Re the frixion pen - I have found the black pens can leave a grey shadow on some vintage fabrics if you change your mind and just iron it off without stitching over it. I now use a teal blue one and have no issues with it. I think it is the fabric rather than the pen that is the deciding factor. That's my experience and I just thought it may be helpful for folk to know if they are intending to buy a frixion pen for the first time. Just loving this project and looking forward to January!
Thanks Dale- a great tip. I will need to mention it.
Gorgeous colors, my favorites.
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful title page! It gives me lots of ideas for mine! I like the addition of sequins and beads! Your mum's work is lovely! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Thanks so much Susan
Great idea to do a title page! I enjoyed seeing how you did yours! 😃
Glad you liked it!! Thank you! 😊
Love your Title page! Your mums work is fabulous ❤️
Thanks so much Janette
Love your title page. And your moms work is beautiful thank you for sharing it. Happy holidays. ❤️❤️🎄🎄
Thanks so much Patricia
Lovely, lovely, lovely! So thrilled that you are hosting this project! So glad that you shared Juju’s work, it is impeccable. All three of you are so talented. Clearly you have blessed to have such a talented Mother to teach and inspire you. Love and hugs to you all. Hope that you have a wonderful Christmas!
Thanks Shelia. I need to get some photos of mum's title mage as I think she has finished it.
Hi Sarah, Gosh your mum is very talented and your title page looks amazing.. Thanks for showing us..🤗
Thanks so much! 😊
Beautifully done! Thank u for sharing. I just finished my sampler. I will do a front page. 😍💕🌴
Thanks so much Annette- Everyone's work has been beautiful so far.
Your title page is beautiful. I’m inspired to make one. And thanks for sharing your mum’s inspiring work. You, your mum and Rachel are all terrific artists with your own unique styles. Love learning from you.
Thank you so much!
Love your title page thank you for showing joe you did it ❤️
Thanks so much Carol
Hi Sarah. Your title page is beautiful. I hope to get mine done right after Christmas. It’s such a busy time of year. It’s hard to keep up with everything. I’m loving this project. My sampler is almost finished. Your mom’s work is beautiful. I love the way she did her sampler and the colors she has chosen. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Linda 😀
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful title page! Your mom's creations are gorgeous as well! TFS the inspiration!
All of your examples are beautiful. Love your mum’s red work. Finally had time to get my book cover chosen. Found my muslin and torn the pages to size. Hopefully, will get started on my sampler of stitches after the holidays. I’m behind but will catch now that my work hours will be shorter.
Thanks so much Barbara- can't wait to see your first block
Thank you Sarah for sharing your experience. Your mum's is beautiful . I love your title page. Great idea. I'm hoping to get my sampler pages completed over Christmas. And I'm actually going to give the title page a go. I have some ideas now after seeing yours Rachels and your mums. Thanks so much Sarah 🎄❄️
Thank you so much Cheryl! 😊
Wow! Everything you showed is very inspiring ! Waiting for after holidays to start. Exciting. 😊
Thank you Helen! 😊
Thank you for sharing your mom’s and your title pages! So creative as well as your mom’s sampler stitch pages! I now have an idea of what I want to do! Just need to get going! Thank you!
Thank you! 😊 Happy you can get started.
Hi Sarah, seeing the explanation of the title page was really useful, as I am new, its difficult to know how to put a page together, I might hold off until later in the project until I have a better understanding. Loved your mums work, she must have lots of patience (and skill) xx
Thanks Carol- I hope you like what we are doing.
Sarah, I just came across your Christmas Journal from last December, and I thought it was great. So colourful and full of interesting photos and patterns etc. I really liked the way you put it together.
Thanks so much Judy
Juju’s work is absolutely amazing 🤩
This is really gonna be a very exciting project. Anxious to start on my sampler stitches 🤞. It’s such a joy to watch and get inspired from you guys. Your mom, Racheal and you are so so very talented ❤️
Thank you Antoinette! 😊
Fantastic title page Sarah!!! And your Mom's stitching is Gorgeous!! xo
Thanks so much 💖
Everything looks awesome. I'm still working on your portion of sampler 2. With the holidays I'm a bit behind. But new year will be caught up. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you! 😊 Happy New Year
I could sit and watch you all day. So relaxing and beautiful.🌵❤️❤️
Awww thanks so much Charlotte 😁
What a beautiful idea Rachel, I am very new to stitching and embroidery, really excited you are doing this, can't wait to start mine!
Thanks so much Jan 😁
Everything looks so beautiful. I am so keen to get started but can’t until closer to the new year. I am going to be doing this with my mum. Thanks for sharing. Xx
So good that you mum is joining you.
I am in awe of your gorgeous work! I love the sequins and beads touch to the 🌸 Don’t tell mom but I want to copy her color theme! Both of you do beautiful work. TFS ❤️
Copy away 😁 mum won’t mind
So beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
Oh Sarah, it’s all so pretty!! You make it look sooooo easy! Can you also attach the sequins using a seed bead in the center for a slightly different look? I’ve been looking at threads on Amazon & wonder which way the thickness of thread goes? I’m seeing sizes 5, 6 & 8 in pearle cotton, is the 8 the thinnest? I think you mentioned that 8 is what you recommend? I have a lot of DMC cotton embroidery thread, but thought it might be nice to have a little variety. Can you recommend a brand, there seems to be a lot of range in prices? I don’t need silk but I don’t want ones that kink, break & ravel. The comments seem to be all over the place! Thank you so much for your & your mom’s beautiful sewing! It’s easy to see where you & Rachel get your inspiration & talent!! (So sorry about the children who lost their lives in the bouncy house tragedy. Who would have thought that could happen. My heart goes out to those families.) I hope you & your family have a wonderful Christmas holiday! Greetings & much love from Kansas!”
Hi Erica- sorry I am a bit behind in my replies.
Yes you can add a bead in the middle. That is another technique that I use.
Size 8 Perle thread is the most common one that I see for sale. The lower numbers are the thicker ones. So 5 is thicker than 8. There are lots of different brands but DMC is most common. I look out for hand dyed ones as I like them best. It depends on what country that you are in but Stef Francis makes lovely hand dyed threads. She is in the UK. There are also Painters Threads from Germany which are beautiful. The hand dyed ones will be more expensive than DMC. I try to source my threads from Stitch shops in Australia or I even get some from a crafty op shop that we have here. I bet you have some great places that you can buy from in the US. Sue Spargo is someone over there who sells beautiful threads.
Beautiful!!!
Thank you! 😊
I have my first page ‘dotted’ but can’t get at it just yet. Watching now gives me a chance to think about and retrieve bits and pieces I can use, though, so all to the good. Beautiful work!
Thank you Caron! 😊
Lovely! Can’t wait for the year project!
Yay 😁
They are so beautiful.
What did you fill your pin cushion with? It is beautiful!
Thank you! 😊 Crushed walnuts
So fun!!! Does anyone use a hoop on large projects?
bonnieleehen, I have questions about hoops also. I am new to stitching, do I need to buy a hoop to use also? If so, what size?
I am not using a hoop but some people may like to. For a beginner- it may be easier to use one.
Very beautiful gorgeous samplers u , your mom I ♥️ it very much 😊💐👌🌹
Thanks so much Linda 😁
@@roxycreationsbysarah you're welcome ❤️💐👍
Beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊
How did you attach the flowers before stitching.?
I just whip stitched them in place- little stitches around the edge with white cotton
You and your sis have the cutest pin cushions ❤️. Did you make it?
Hi Sarah! I have a few questions that I hope you can answer for me. I am new to slow stitching and haven't been able to start my sampler pages yet. I am planning to start after Christmas. I think I can be on schedule by Jan. 5 when this project starts. My question is regarding needles. Do I need a Milliners needle to stitch with threads or some different type? A Channelle needle to stitch with silk ribbons? Then do I need a beading needle to attach beads with? What sizes should I be looking to purchase? I don't have any yet and don't know what to purchase to get started. I would like to purchase the proper ones before Christmas. Please reply on this post, and I will check back for your answers to these questions. Thank you very much, in advance, for your guidance with this situation.
Now back on topic... Your title page looks lovely! Great job! By the way, I enjoyed this video very much!
JuJu's Needle book is really nice! Her Sampler pages are just awesome! How does she layout the stitches to make those beautiful roses like the ones on her Sampler page? What is the order of operation with the bullion stitches to get the desired results of the rose petals like that? Could you give an example, using the face of the clock to explain the process please? I am just full of questions aren't I? lol.
I really appreciate your time and efforts to make this project work for all of us!! Thank you very much!! I think that You are great! I'm looking forward to your reply.
Happy Stitching! Samantha psamantha953@gmail.com FYI
Hi Samantha- Sorry I am a bit behind on my replies. Here is a link to a video from Ariane Zurcher. She explains thread and needle sizes really thoroughly and I think you will find it helpful. ruclips.net/video/ZdGF8Q9UQ_c/видео.html
I follow these same guidelines which I learnt from Sue Spargo many years ago.
Milliner's needles are good for wrapping style stitches- bullion knots, french knots, etc. There is odd sizing with these needles as they don't run in order. I use size 1 (larger) and size 4 (smaller). For all other embroidery I use Chenille needles- sizes 18 (larger and chunky- good for wool) and 22 (smaller). These are good for silk ribbons as they have a large eye. A beading needle is very useful as well for bead work as they are very slim. They are difficult to thread as the eye is so small. I have a fine silk thread that I use with these needles. The beading needles that I have (Clover brand) come with 4 needles- sizes 10 & 13. Unless it's a large bead- you other needles will not fit through the hole.
For mum's roses, she has done 2 x blue bullion knots, side by side, then surrounded them with 4 x white bullion knots (one on each side), then done another layer of 4 x white bullion knots. She has just staggered the white bullion knots so that they look like petals. If you can sew a bullion knot- this look is pretty each to achieve.
I hope all this information helps.
I love your title page - really ❤️! The colors are beautiful. I was thinking about green and purple as my main colors but then I do love teal - decisions, decisions! Honestly I love all colors, pretty much (except maybe beige, neutrals are only good for making a backdrop that makes the other colors shine, if you ask me, ha ha!) Anyway, I just want to show my appreciation of your video! Would I be ruining the mood if I asked with all due respect if you could please hold your examples up a bit longer? Like maybe count to 20? I’m always trying to run the video back and stop and start it so that I can freeze it for a proper look. If not, no worries. I still absolutely love your videos and can’t thank you enough for your hard work. I’m having so much fun learning something new and beautiful!
I am trying to hold my my examples up longer 😊
Could you give me the link for the new Facebook page in reply to my comment? For two weeks now, the description boxes don't show up on any of the videos I watch. It's a RUclips problem, nothing to do with your videos. Thanks.
That is happening to me too, I can't get links anymore 😥
@@kerrigraafmans9993 It is very frustrating and I haven't found a way to get around it. Sorry it is happening to you too, but also glad it is not just my fault. I feel sorry for the people doing the videos because we can't link to any of the things they put into the descriptions.
Sorry I am a bit behind in my replies. Here is the link facebook.com/groups/309794597682212/
Just so beautiful
Thanks so much 😁
The fb group doesn’t come up when I search for it….any ideas?
Fixed it
I am not sure what is happening with the links- a few people have been having those problems.
Sarah, what size are the pieces for the book pages, please. I don't have a hard cover, so I will be making a soft cover. Judy.
Hi Judy- my pages are 5” x 7”. Mums are bigger. I don’t have her pages with me to measure but they would be about 6” x 8”.
Love it!
Thank you 💕
🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas
😍😍😍
Thanks so much