Slowstitches - Running Stitch

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • Tutorial on the running stitch and ways to use it in slowstitch pieces.
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  • @gailfirenze4760
    @gailfirenze4760 Год назад +33

    I often use this technique and I enjoyed this clip very much. I stitch or knit every day and agree with you about slow stitching and the affect it has on one’s mind. Here in Australia the second largest tech co has just gone down affecting millions of people. No phones no internet and it’s causing great angst. I feel we really need to slow down and live so we are not so reliant on the things of this age. I still darn socks and mend things and often friends will say I just couldn’t be bothered, it’s easier to go out a buy something new. Folk like you are an inspiration and I look forward to more of your clips on RUclips. Blessings Gail.🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Thank you Gail, it sounds like you and I are cut from the same cloth ❤️

    • @juliewholohan2850
      @juliewholohan2850 Год назад +1

      I found two strands after a few washes breaks in the garments…so have stopped using DMC threads.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      @@juliewholohan2850 I am sorry you have had that experience, I find them great for my purposes but must say I haven't used them much in things that are regularly washed.

  • @mixedthreadart
    @mixedthreadart Год назад +3

    I spend 4 or more hours a day stitching for a purpose. No knots. No raw edges. Pick out and fix every error. I love your "loose" ideas. Stitching with you in Saskatchewan.

  • @Creative-Chaos
    @Creative-Chaos Год назад +5

    I never knew why smaller numbers were thicker threads. Your explanation made sense. It was an ah-haw moment for me. Thanks

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      You’re welcome 😊I saw a video about Kawandi quilts on Marion's World recently and must admit I have filed it away in my brain for possible future projects.. as if I didn't have enough on the go already 😂❤

  • @jennifernesta4767
    @jennifernesta4767 Год назад +2

    There I was, dutifully practicing my running stitch, waiting for my rhythm to come thru, when the stitches took off an became birds scratchy footprints back an forth over my journal cover! Now I know my journal’s theme: birds an other wildlife I see every day. Thank you for this. The world has opened up for me thru the doorway of freehand stitching ❤ I can’t find the words to express my joy at this new/ancient hobby an how it has affected all arenas of my day-to-day❤

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      how wonderful, that your stitches took on a life of their own, and especially fabulous that you let it happen 😊❤️

  • @Kayenne54
    @Kayenne54 Год назад +4

    This is what RUclips was meant for. Learning new skills, trying out different things, having fun. I only had a very vague idea about what "slow stitching" was, so this is so informative. I probably did this as a kid, when just learning my first basic hand sewing techniques, but this video makes it enjoyable and opens up a whole new world (and I love textiles) 🙂

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +2

      Thank you, yes it is by no means a new idea, there are very few of those! 😉 But when I discovered the concept about 8 years ago through a book by Claire Wellesley Smith, it was a light bulb moment. 😊❤️

  • @jeanwhiley6571
    @jeanwhiley6571 Год назад +6

    Who would have thought the humble running stitch could make such a difference to fabric but it does. Love this video

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Thank you Jean, I love how stitching changes the surface of the cloth, it never gets old. ❤️

  • @Karelife
    @Karelife Год назад +1

    I’ve been practicing the running stitch for a few weeks and it still looks all wonky. Watching your video and all the ways you use the running stitch I’m determined to some what master it. I did find out through this process is I have a lot of patients for slow stitching. My anxiety is gone while I’m stitching and that’s huge gif me.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +2

      Try and embrace the wonky 😉 it doesn't have to be perfect, the lines don't have to be straight and the stitches don't have to be even ❤️

  • @Creative-Chaos
    @Creative-Chaos Год назад +1

    I making my first Kuwandi quilt and will be doing a lot of running stitches as I progress through this hand sewn quilt.

  • @pamfrank3962
    @pamfrank3962 17 дней назад

    Second viewing..still fabulous ❤

  • @chirok5789
    @chirok5789 Год назад +1

    Это прекрасно!!😍🙏👍❤

  • @marionbartley214
    @marionbartley214 Год назад +2

    I enjoyed watching your video on and stitching. Your technique I like it because it's handheld first of all, I agree with you when you hold cloth in your hand and stitch You get a better sense of feel for the fabric and you can manipulate your stitches more precisely. Thank you for posting

  • @beverlyb5144
    @beverlyb5144 Год назад +1

    Second video of yours I have watched and I loved it. You are an excellent teacher of your technique and your samples were wonderful!!

  • @pamfrank3962
    @pamfrank3962 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @magdastar2249
    @magdastar2249 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing. So hellpful to see the various techniques. 👍🧵🪡

  • @Traditionalsetup
    @Traditionalsetup Год назад

    Salam alaikum 🙏 MashAllah beautiful work 👏👍 wonderful design 😍😍 my dear friend 🙏❤️🙏🤲 from Pakistan 🇵🇰 I'm New friend

  • @alexandraalmeida3661
    @alexandraalmeida3661 Год назад +4

    I really love how running stitch has so many different ways to embellish a piece. I use it a lot too, and I loved to see it in your so beautiful pieces 💚💛🩷💙🤍🩵🤎🧡💜❤️

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Thank you Alexandra. ❤️

    • @juanitatabe7472
      @juanitatabe7472 Год назад +1

      One of my favourite stitches . I love the different ways it can be used. Spirals are one of my favourite things to do. Thank you

  • @fortuna979
    @fortuna979 Год назад +1

    Это выглядит так мило, что невозможно оторваться. Лайк и подписка. С уважением из России.❤

  • @elizabethmonsees3643
    @elizabethmonsees3643 Год назад +2

    I love how transformative this stitching is it creates such a wonderful texture thank you for sharing 💕😊

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      Thank YOU for watching and commenting ❤️

  • @kaz3bears
    @kaz3bears Год назад +5

    So happy that I’ve found your channel. I’ve only been slow stitching for a year now. Love the look and feel of it. Looking forward to following you next year and I am making your projects in preparation. Thank you ❤

  • @madwitch9977
    @madwitch9977 Год назад +3

    Ive been slow stitching for years but Im always learning and loved finding your channel, your work is beautiful and I am particularly looking forward to you showing the Japanese Rice style bag. Im going to watch your videos while Im sewing, thank you for sharing your lovely work. Giselle x

  • @SN-sz7kw
    @SN-sz7kw Год назад

    Thank you! 💗

  • @susanlamb7431
    @susanlamb7431 Год назад

    Gorgeous running stitch ..love your design aesthetic

  • @sandrapaterson1750
    @sandrapaterson1750 Год назад

    Love your instructions! Can you please do a video on needles and what are the best types to use for slow stitches?

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Thank you, I can but just quickly, I use Tulip embroidery needles, sharps with a long eye. They do a mixed pack of #7 #8 and #9 and I mostly use #8 with two strands of floss ❤️

  • @Craftylisa69
    @Craftylisa69 Год назад +1

    Hello just found you🥰I stitch for therapy in this difficult age we live in. I’m really looking forward to joining you and being inspired. I’m in the Uk 👋🏻 Thankyou for investing your time to bring us joy xxx Lisa xxx

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Hello Lisa thank you so much, stitching is indeed wonderful therapy and lovely to have you along ☺️

  • @kathavalon19
    @kathavalon19 Год назад +1

    You taught me at IAC so I am enjoying your videos. Look forward to more.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Hello Kath, I have never forgotten you letting me come and forage for walnut husks. 😁❤️

    • @monicacock4788
      @monicacock4788 Год назад

      Hi Kathryn,I’m slowly catching up with your videos,looking forward to the series after Christmas , Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all ❤️

  • @rosywilson3076
    @rosywilson3076 Год назад

    I’ve been obsessed with running stitch for a while, and have tried both Kantha and Kawandi style stitching.
    Looking forward to doing more with it next year with your help 😊😊

  • @paulinedonnelly6077
    @paulinedonnelly6077 Год назад

    Greetings from OZ 🇦🇺😎, I just came across your channel & subscribed 🤗🤗 I will be binge-watching you xx loved this vid TFS 😊

  • @kirstencook1439
    @kirstencook1439 Год назад +1

    Just caught wind of your channel been doung thus kind if stitching since chilhood it is relaxing no 2 stitch the same & l believe imperfect is the perfect lots of decorating samples fun .🥰 Snall pouch bags l wrap gifts in them after fun making them Keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff 👍 Beautiful person 🤗
    The 🖖🐇 continue with you & yours & creative energy
    sharing with us your RUclips Family.🕊️🫶

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      Yes! Imperfect is the perfect 🥰 to quote Cohen, 'there is a crack in everything, it's how the light gets in' ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lindamarshall-ur9tk
    @lindamarshall-ur9tk Год назад

    Thank you.

  • @tammywinter9268
    @tammywinter9268 Год назад

    I’ve always wondered how this is done, thank you, I have sewn for years, there is always something to learn. Glad I found your channel

  • @lindamorgan3069
    @lindamorgan3069 Год назад +3

    Thank you so much for your wonderfully clear and enjoyable tutorial. Love your work and looking forward to the bag tutorial.❤

  • @weaver7249
    @weaver7249 Год назад +1

    I happy to have found your channel.

  • @Adogslife54
    @Adogslife54 Год назад +1

    I bought sashiko thread and embroidery floss. I started by using 2 strands of the floss. When I switched to 3 strands, I thought it gave more of an authentic look. More like the original sashiko. Made a bigger difference than it thought it would.
    Not saying anyone should do what I’m doing. Just saying what worked for me.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Absolutely, different numbers of strands can make a big difference to the look. I usually use two because I can get them through a finer needle and I like the way it feels when I sew. But there's no right or wrong, you do you 😉❤️

  • @RuthJohnstonaworldofgoods
    @RuthJohnstonaworldofgoods 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @carolb801
    @carolb801 Год назад

    Already my mind is off to creative thoughts, you have given me so many great ideas and inspiration. TFS💖

  • @ElinT13
    @ElinT13 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this lovely video!
    Valdani is a very well known brand for bobbin lace.

  • @pelkawiltshire4348
    @pelkawiltshire4348 Год назад

    The running stitch universal and so versatile.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      Truly! If I had to pick one stitch, this would be it! ❤️

  • @sherylesp2272
    @sherylesp2272 Год назад +1

    enjoyed your video! Your work is lovely ❤ Will be watching for your future postings ! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

  • @artistgrly
    @artistgrly Год назад

    Very interesting. You do lovely work. Hugs ❤

  • @monika_do_dziela
    @monika_do_dziela Год назад

    Thank you for sharing with us your knowlege. All your creations are delicate and so unusual. In the positive way. 😊
    I have never seen leaf print on the cloth before. I hope you will tell about this more..
    Greatings!

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      You're welcome and thank you. Leaf printing is something I might show in the coming year 😊

    • @monika_do_dziela
      @monika_do_dziela Год назад

      @@k3n.clothtales ☺️

  • @tinadoro9218
    @tinadoro9218 Год назад

    Great work!🌹

  • @kimplohocky5301
    @kimplohocky5301 Год назад

    Well this answers my question doesn’t it, haha! I love, love your sewing pouch! Is that eco dyed? Love the neutral muted colors.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      😁 thank you yes the pouch is eco printed with leaves and I think also rust and some tea at one point. 😉 I often put old cloth through several different processes until I am happy with how it looks 😀

  • @Nell0111
    @Nell0111 Год назад +5

    What lovely work ! I especially liked the bag and would love to know how you made it … Many thanks

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +3

      Hello Nell, thank you so much. I will be sharing some video tutorials in the coming weeks and the little bag will be one of them so if you would like to subscribe and click the little bell, you won't miss it. 😊

  • @jeanetteh6842
    @jeanetteh6842 Год назад

    Love to see more of what you do. A new subscriber here.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      Hello Jeanette and welcome, lots more planned ❤️

  • @goswamigeeta
    @goswamigeeta Год назад

    Lovely work.

  • @StitchingByCristina
    @StitchingByCristina Год назад

    Love your videos! I have recently discovered Valdani, they have some amazing variegated threads that I am planning on using in my projects.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      I am actually using the thread I showed to blanket stitch around an apron I made from old denim and it's lovely to stitch with ❤️

  • @nancymathisen9707
    @nancymathisen9707 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @filomenaimbruglia6258
    @filomenaimbruglia6258 Год назад

    Hi, writing from Italy and already subscibed. Love your works, the colors, the materials. Soninnlove with the ecoprinted ones ( hope you'll share tutorials on how you make them ). I'm totally new to slow stitch and would like to improve myself. Is it possible, for future tutos, put your camera nearest you working? In order to see better the stitches? Thank you so much😊 😊😊

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      Buon giorno (that's about all of my Italian, except for ciao 😉) thank you for your kind words. Yes I will get the camera closer for the next stitching tutorial. I just uploaded the cloth pouch one which I made sitting at my desk and I think that worked much better. 😉 I will hopefully do some ecoprint tutorials next year when the leaves come back and the weather is good so I can film outside. Ciao 🥰

    • @filomenaimbruglia6258
      @filomenaimbruglia6258 Год назад

      @@k3n.clothtales I've just seen It😊. I'll try making One. Thank you for answering! I wait for all your sharings and teaching. CIAO!!!

  • @RavenSong
    @RavenSong Год назад

    Love this! Thank you!

  • @reneegencur2469
    @reneegencur2469 Год назад

    I like the twine, and your projects are intriguing. I know that you have shown only examples made from woven fabric, but I have plenty of knit fabric I could repurpose. Have you tried using knits for this?

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      I don't think I have but I think it would work. I can't see why not, but the best thing is to have a little play. I am not sure I have any knit to try it myself.. 🤔 now you have me wondering 😁

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      PS just to clarify, do you mean knit fabric for the twine?

    • @reneegencur2469
      @reneegencur2469 Год назад

      @@k3n.clothtales Yes, I was thinking about using it for the twine specifically. I will take your suggestion to test it. Thanks!

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      Let me know how it goes 😊

  • @crystalkorzep4571
    @crystalkorzep4571 Год назад

    May I ask what you will do after you sew in one square with various layers, do you frame?

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      I don't really frame my cloth pieces but you absolutely could. 😊

  • @Mayrboomer
    @Mayrboomer 11 месяцев назад

    I can never keep on a straight line when I’m stitching! And I’m totally sober! I seem to have to put a line down to follow. Any advice? Thank you I love your videos. ❤

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  11 месяцев назад

      If it bothers you, you can try to eyeball the edge of the piece or one of the patches to follow. I am not a great believer in drawing lines on the work, also if you stitch heavily like I do, wobbly lines show less. You can kind of use your needle to gently score a line in the cloth to follow, be careful not to tear the cloth though. The line will disappear as you stitch. ❤️

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 Год назад

    I see more than a few bits of Japanese boro stitching - right? Cheers from French Quarter New Orleans....

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад

      Hi yes certainly a lot of my work is inspired by Boro, kantha and other traditional forms of stitching and mending 😉❤️

  • @Robine-n1v
    @Robine-n1v Год назад

    ❤ ❤ ❤

  • @semrasonemel5093
    @semrasonemel5093 Год назад

    👌🇹🇷💕💐

  • @moirawhite8042
    @moirawhite8042 Год назад +1

    Lovely! I would love you to show us how you made the beautiful little book that you showed last please. I was desperately hoping you were going to open it 🙂. I’ve clicked and subscribed so won’t miss anything…
    If you haven’t already, please check out Marion’s World. Another lovely lady 😊

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Hello Moira, thank you so much. ❤️ The little denim book will be a tutorial before the end of this year. I talk a bit more about it and show inside in the video I just uploaded called Slow Stitch An Introduction. I believe I know Marion's World if it's who I am thinking of, I'll check it out. 😉

  • @annalarsson2612
    @annalarsson2612 Год назад

    You really have to do a close up.

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      I am sorry, I can't get any closer and still see to stitch.. I do try to hold it up from time to time 😊

  • @mary-carmenperez4884
    @mary-carmenperez4884 Год назад

    Sorry, Too slow....

  • @zena-knittingbeans7973
    @zena-knittingbeans7973 Год назад

    Watching alone is relaxing. It’s only recently that I have found such joy in stitching 🧵. So many years never touching crafts for fear of failure. Now I realise it isn’t about that. So much time wasted. Looking forward to all your tutorials 😊

    • @k3n.clothtales
      @k3n.clothtales  Год назад +1

      Hello Zena, I am so pleased you have found joy in stitching. ❤️