I was so excited when I saw your video! I'm happy you are following along. I love seeing your work, it is so beautiful. You are very talented. Your piece has already given me inspiration. Thank you. 😊
Your title page is so perfect that it seems a picture,Becca, and it is not even finished yet! Love your way of thinking of the tiniest details ahead! The fabrics are glorious,the idea of the box is great! TFS ❤❤❤
@@giusicoluccia6594 Hi Giusi, Thank you for your very kind words! I appreciate them very much! This is such a fun project. Are you joining in to do Field Notes too? I hope so 🥰❤️❤️
This is so inspiring and it makes me want to join in and make one, too. I love the books you shared and your fabrics. My mind is spinning with ideas! Thank you so much for sharing this. Blessings.
@@drleonesse I’m so happy to have inspired you! How wonderful to hear that this is your first journal!! It is such an enjoyable thing to do. If I might give some advice….you do you. Do what makes you happy and don’t try to conform to other’s work. You’ll enjoy it even more 🥰
@@willowhilldesigns7 Thank you for the advice. Since I live in Arizona, in the desert, I do not have the same flora and fauna. I plan to make it mine with plants, animals and seasons (we have 5!) from my own environment...a true Field Notes.
I love your front page, and your pages. At last an organised video with ideas and inspiration. Im using calico for my backing and adding stitches and bits of collage i think. Looking forward to seeing more.
@@sandrahickey3593 Thank you very much, Sandra! I’m so happy that you found my video helpful and of some inspiration. Your backing ideas sound wonderful! It will be tricky to make this project look like a field notes book rather than a collaged slow stitch piece, I think…..
Great minds think alike, I am building mine in a box, so they fold out and have that same fairy material. I was thinking of using on the front of the box. Love those little fairies and have used them making journals.😊 but then I changed my mind a million times before starting down the garden path, that ended up being a year long project totally hand embroidered. I am sure this one will also not be done in Dec., as I will do all 12 months of Colorado's field of notes! Will be looking to see what path you end up taking.❤
@@coloradoblueskiesboutique7720 I guess they do! I love the idea of incorporating a box with our Field Notes project too. Isn’t the fairy fabric gorgeous! You’re Down The Garden Path sounds beautiful, and I’m sure your Field Notes will be also, with all your beautiful hand stitching! 😊❤️
Your plan is stunning and very excited to see it develop. I have yet to start mine but you have helped so much in deciding what I want to do, so thank you! I would love to know some of your resources for your fabrics that you showed us. You have a fabulous fabric collection. I particularly like the fairy fabric and birds. Thank you again!
@@caroleaster5270 Thank you very much, Carol! I’m glad that I’ve been able to help in some way. My fabric is my weakness…😊 The bird fabric is Nature’s Poetry for Robert Kaufman. You can probably find the fairy fabric on eBay or Etsy. I get fabric from many different sources. Some of my favorites are Fat Quarter Shop, Old South Fabrics, Fort Worth Fabrics, Shabby Fabrics, Etsy and occasionally eBay.. Thank you for watching! 🥰
Beautiful, love your work! Distressink will always be reactive with water, but if it will run it wil gif it a more vintage look. If you don't want that, you better use a permanent ink.
@@mireillebaan Thank you very much; and thank you for that information! I thought it might run as it’s water soluble. Hopefully it won’t get wet; but if it does it will just add to the vintage look, as I’ve put so little on the edges. Maybe inktense sticks with fabric medium for a permanent color. I’ll have to experiment 😊
@willowhilldesigns7 experiments are part of the fun. And a field note can have some vintage smudges. Also be carefull with sweatinghands that you don't get stains on your hands and transfer them. But no matter what the journal will be lovely. Thank you for showing your progress.
Love how this is coming along! Enjoy watching your thought process and seeing it come together. Do you mind telling us the name of the bird fabric? I love it!
@@suecresse4780 You’re very welcome, Sue! Truthfully, I find my fabrics everywhere. Fat Quarter Shop, Hawthorne Supply Co., Old South Fabrics, Etsy…..wherever I see something beautiful. 😊
@@nettiyjensen4224 You’re very welcome Nettie! Thank you for your kind words too! If you can’t find the bird fabric, let me know and I’ll send you a piece. 😊
Those marjolein books are beautiful, however I’m British and I believe her wildlife is from the States so I’m going to have to stick with Edith who was also British. .
@@lucy7b Yes, Marjolein is a Dutch artist who divides her time between the Netherlands and the US. I think it’s wonderful to use those things that inspire us, whatever they may be. Happy stitching! 😊
Your a pleasure to watch and your ideas perfect thankyou
Thank you so very much for your kind words! Thank you for watching. 🥰
Love your ideas! Such inspiration! TFS!
@@deannecaracciolo8045 Thank you very much Deanne! I’m so happy to have provided some inspiration! 🥰
I was so excited when I saw your video! I'm happy you are following along. I love seeing your work, it is so beautiful.
You are very talented. Your piece has already given me inspiration. Thank you. 😊
@@Vanessa-mz1cs Thank you Vanessa for your very kind words! I’m happy to be of some inspiration! 🥰
Your title page is so perfect that it seems a picture,Becca, and it is not even finished yet! Love your way of thinking of the tiniest details ahead! The fabrics are glorious,the idea of the box is great! TFS ❤❤❤
@@giusicoluccia6594 Hi Giusi, Thank you for your very kind words! I appreciate them very much! This is such a fun project. Are you joining in to do Field Notes too? I hope so 🥰❤️❤️
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This is going to be a fantastic journey Becca. I love your ideas and your beautiful fabric. 😍
@@antheatweedie4255 thank you very much Anthea! It seems this will be a fun project!🥰
Great information on how you’re doing your journal! I like this way the best! 😊
@@dawnlloyd298 Thanks very much, Dawn! Yea, I find it easier. 🥰
What a wonderful beginning. Thank you for sharing your artistry, you are very clever!
@@franwilson9324 Thank you, Fran! That’s very nice of you to say! 🥰
Beautiful, wonderful ideas, thank you so much 🪡🧵♥️
@@lisazilaro6906 Thank you very much, Liza! You’re very welcome 🥰
Beautiful cover❤. Thank you for sharing your ideas, lots of inspiration. I’m looking forward to seeing your progress with this project.
@@ellymd188 Thank you very much, Elly! I’m so happy to have inspired you in some way! 🥰
This is so inspiring and it makes me want to join in and make one, too. I love the books you shared and your fabrics. My mind is spinning with ideas! Thank you so much for sharing this. Blessings.
@@deborahmeyer-y4m Ohhh wonderful, Deborah! Yes, join in! You’re very welcome. Blessings 🥰
Becca, SO inspiring! I am starting my very first stitchery journal. I feel more confident after watching this.
@@drleonesse I’m so happy to have inspired you! How wonderful to hear that this is your first journal!! It is such an enjoyable thing to do. If I might give some advice….you do you. Do what makes you happy and don’t try to conform to other’s work. You’ll enjoy it even more 🥰
@@willowhilldesigns7 Thank you for the advice. Since I live in Arizona, in the desert, I do not have the same flora and fauna. I plan to make it mine with plants, animals and seasons (we have 5!) from my own environment...a true Field Notes.
Love your cover page. Great idea for darkening edges, thank you. Love everything you do. You are so talented xo
Thank you so very much! It’s very kind of you to say!🥰
Such a beautiful beginning Becca! 💙
Thanks very much, Christine! ❤️
Your title page looks so professional and beautiful! Can't wait to see the end result.♥🪡
@@kristydanis5295 Thank you so very much, Kristy! 🥰
I've been waiting for this Becca
@@debwaterson799 Thank you, Deb! I hope it provided some inspiration! 😊
@@willowhilldesigns7 Great, thank you so much - enjoy your journey and keep the video's coming
Such lovely ideas, fabrics and creativity! Everything is beautiful!
Thank you so very much, Cathie! 😊
I love your title page, it’s so pretty. I’m looking forward to seeing your progress 🌸
@@DottyBeeVintage Thank you very much! I’m enjoying yours too! This is a fun one 🥰
I can’t wait for this beautiful talent of yours to make this book of field notes. It’s so much fun waiting for the next video and your progression.❤️
@@carolynhamilton3316 Thank you very much, Carolyn! That’s so very kind of you! ❤️
What a fabulous experiment with the coffee and then the bleach. Very effective Becca
You have lovely textiles at hand ❤
@@ilselauwers6009 Thank you, Ilse! They are my weakness!
Just found your channnel Becca and subscribed. So delightful, it all made me happy 🥰
@@karenlane6826 Thank you for your very kind words, Karen! Thank you also for subscribing! 🥰
Love your instructions and calculations on muslin required
@@carrold815 I’m so glad I could be of help Carol! 😊
I’m doing that method for my field notes too, I love the idea of coffee stain.
@@SewbitsKristy Yes, I think it will be more user friendly 😊 I love coffee staining! 🥰
I love your front page, and your pages. At last an organised video with ideas and inspiration. Im using calico for my backing and adding stitches and bits of collage i think. Looking forward to seeing more.
@@sandrahickey3593 Thank you very much, Sandra! I’m so happy that you found my video helpful and of some inspiration. Your backing ideas sound wonderful! It will be tricky to make this project look like a field notes book rather than a collaged slow stitch piece, I think…..
I love the cover page!! Very nice--can't wait to see more!!
@@lesliekenreich9992 Thank you very much, Leslie! Me too 🥰
Everything is beautiful. Wonderful ideas very inspiring. Thanks for sharing ❤
@@joanneurquhart8537 Thank you very much, Joanne! I’m so happy to hear that you’ve been inspired! ❤️
Great minds think alike, I am building mine in a box, so they fold out and have that same fairy material. I was thinking of using on the front of the box. Love those little fairies and have used them making journals.😊 but then I changed my mind a million times before starting down the garden path, that ended up being a year long project totally hand embroidered. I am sure this one will also not be done in Dec., as I will do all 12 months of Colorado's field of notes! Will be looking to see what path you end up taking.❤
@@coloradoblueskiesboutique7720 I guess they do! I love the idea of incorporating a box with our Field Notes project too. Isn’t the fairy fabric gorgeous! You’re Down The Garden Path sounds beautiful, and I’m sure your Field Notes will be also, with all your beautiful hand stitching! 😊❤️
Your plan is stunning and very excited to see it develop. I have yet to start mine but you have helped so much in deciding what I want to do, so thank you! I would love to know some of your resources for your fabrics that you showed us. You have a fabulous fabric collection. I particularly like the fairy fabric and birds. Thank you again!
@@caroleaster5270 Thank you very much, Carol! I’m glad that I’ve been able to help in some way. My fabric is my weakness…😊 The bird fabric is Nature’s Poetry for Robert Kaufman. You can probably find the fairy fabric on eBay or Etsy. I get fabric from many different sources. Some of my favorites are Fat Quarter Shop, Old South Fabrics, Fort Worth Fabrics, Shabby Fabrics, Etsy and occasionally eBay.. Thank you for watching! 🥰
@@willowhilldesigns7 Thank you so much for sharing the fabric sources, we share the same weakness. I especially love fairies and nature secret world!
Beautiful, love your work! Distressink will always be reactive with water, but if it will run it wil gif it a more vintage look. If you don't want that, you better use a permanent ink.
@@mireillebaan Thank you very much; and thank you for that information! I thought it might run as it’s water soluble. Hopefully it won’t get wet; but if it does it will just add to the vintage look, as I’ve put so little on the edges. Maybe inktense sticks with fabric medium for a permanent color. I’ll have to experiment 😊
@willowhilldesigns7 experiments are part of the fun. And a field note can have some vintage smudges. Also be carefull with sweatinghands that you don't get stains on your hands and transfer them. But no matter what the journal will be lovely. Thank you for showing your progress.
@@mireillebaan Yes, we experiment and find new ideas! Well, thankfully I’m in the delicious central air, so no sweaty hands. 😊
Love how this is coming along! Enjoy watching your thought process and seeing it come together. Do you mind telling us the name of the bird fabric? I love it!
Thank you very much, Martha! The name of the bird fabric is Nature’s Poetry for Robert Kaufman fabrics. Hope that helps! 🥰
@@willowhilldesigns7 - Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing your inspiration. I love the fabric you are using. Could you please tell me where you ind such beautiful fabric.
@@suecresse4780 You’re very welcome, Sue! Truthfully, I find my fabrics everywhere. Fat Quarter Shop, Hawthorne Supply Co., Old South Fabrics, Etsy…..wherever I see something beautiful. 😊
@@willowhilldesigns7 thank you . I will try some of those places
Where did you find you bird fabric it's beautiful
Thank you! I’ve had it in my stash for some time. It’s called Natures Poetry for Robert Kaufman fabrics. I hope that helps. You might try Etsy.
@@willowhilldesigns7 my name is Nettie Jensen thankyou so very much in responding to me i like what you are doing beautiful work🥀🙂
@@nettiyjensen4224 You’re very welcome Nettie! Thank you for your kind words too! If you can’t find the bird fabric, let me know and I’ll send you a piece. 😊
Those marjolein books are beautiful, however I’m British and I believe her wildlife is from the States so I’m going to have to stick with Edith who was also British. .
Marjolein is actually Dutch. My mother loved her work.
@@lucy7b Yes, Marjolein is a Dutch artist who divides her time between the Netherlands and the US. I think it’s wonderful to use those things that inspire us, whatever they may be. Happy stitching! 😊