Thanks Tori! oh yes, the barking, the yapping, the snoring, the sneezing - I wish they would invent a reverse hearing aid so I could mute it all, I seem to get les tolerant as time goes on! :)
I’m stitching whilst watching and listening to you. I am not on Facebook but you are really tempting me ! I have resisted it for so long now ! Love the fact that you embrace the wonky 😂
hehe wonky is good in my book! If you're not on Facebook already, I'd suggest join the Discord community instead - it's all free, there's lots going on in there and it's easier to connect with people, share pics and stuff than Facebook I think. I don't really "do" Facebook much, I'm keeping the group going because some of my online friends prefer it, but I'm a big fan of Discord now I've got used to - never too late for this old dog to learn new stuff! :) anyway, you can get links to both from my linktree in the description - hope to see you there! :)
I always wondered what a string quilt was so I watched your videos. It is so beautiful. I love lots of color so I find yours very appealing. I am going to give it a try. What a great way to practice on different stitches. Unless you make a very big mistake, no one will ever know.
Thank you Cindy - yes that's one of the things I love about projects like this, they're so forgiving. Traditionally string quilts are machine stitched and don't have the raw edges, but I don't enjoy machine stitching so much and you can't do it in front of the telly! Please share some pics and tag me so I can see how yours turns out, I love seeing all the different spins on this idea. Maybe think about joining the FB group or our Discord community and share some pics in there - link's in the description box :)
Oh my gosh this is beautiful. So i have a new start on mine although with another little change, or should I say a BIG change. Instead of using a two and a half inch square I am using a five inch square but will put them together in the diamond design like you did yours and I am sewing them together with the rag quilt fashion, It will end up looking much the same. At my age the larger size will is working much better with my fumbly fingers. I love the inspiration I get from you. I love feeling your excitement and no need for perfection! It is the journey and not the destination. Hugs to you dear Annie,
Thanks so much Lizzi, it's so amazing that we can inspire each other through the magic of the internet isn't it? Larger size is a great idea - I only went small so I could use up some teeny pieces but I might do another with larger pieces and I want to try it the traditional way without the raw edges but still hand-stitching. Now what we need is some elastic days which stretch to allow extra time for more crafting :) xo
Thank you so much Becky, that means a lot to me - it is finally finished and in its cover now, I showed it in a more recent video, weirdly stitching it into the cover took me longer to get around to than it did to make the whole piece! :)
Ah thank you so much, that's very kind of you to say and I'm so glad you like it. I just need to finish stitching the finished piece into the cover now (that's the boring part, which is why I've stalled!) and I'll be back to show how it turned out. In fact, I'm going to get to that today, thanks for the nudge! :)
This is amazing. Wonderful work and you’re so enthusiastic and excited about it all. I love everything about this quilt. I’m going to have a go. Wow… I can even use up gorgeous buttons too 👌🏼
Thank you so much! It's been very exciting to see all the different takes on this idea, I'd love to see yours, you can share pics in the FB group or our free discord community, links here (I think I may have already said this in reply to another comment from you, in which case sorry don't mean to badger you! It's just that we didn't have thee discord when I made this video so the links aren't there) linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
Your piece is beautiful, the colors and effect of your stitches pleasing to the eye. Evokes emotions of peace, tranquility. You have inspired me to give this a go. I’ll start with a book cover for my daughter and a slow stitching technique/stitches sampler for years of reference. I think part of tranquility comes from the peace of perfect imperfection this technique lends to. Nothing could go wrong really, such flexibility. A don’t like it, change it potential. A delightful play. I can see why you get so excited to work on your piece. 🫶🏼
Thank you so much Christine - this was one of my favourite projects so far, although it wasn't quick to do, I enjoyed every stage of it. I'm going to do another one soon, but slightly differently, in such a way that you don't get the raw edges, so you don't need to do so much decorative stitching afterwards - although I probably still will! :)
Hi Annie loving your quilt so colourful and using different stitches and threads and bits of treasures all add up to make it look stunning. I'm all for chaos and breaking the rules as far as creating goes, just makes it more fun. ❤🌹🌹
Thank you Chloe, I'm really glad you like it, I love how the squares disappear too - my stitching is pretty ramshackle if you look closely, but the overall effect is ok, this kind of slow-stitching is so forgiving, that's why I love it! :)
Hi Sue, welcome! I'm so happy you're making some scrappy string squares, please do share some pics in our Discord community or the Facebook group, links are here - linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
Lol you crack me up Annie it’s like going out for coffee but not having to get dressed, oh my belly laugh. Wow just wow your little squares look supper, the colours look fabulous. Feather Y stitch call it feather that’s what your used too, I love when the same thing has different names. Himm think I need to re think what I’m doing, was slowly sewing over the gaps in the squares but using only one stitch, mine looks way to uniformed and I love how yours is looking, aww going from one stitch to the next with the same thread why you rebel yep I’m so going to join in on this rebellion I love how this looks. Ok right I’ve sat down for a quick cuppa and that isn’t what happened this day, right must get in and do some work then hopefully I can do a little stitching aww at lunch would be great. Thanks for expanding me oldish mind today.
I just love everything you do kate. Fortnightly is wonderful. As long as you are well and coping that’s uppermost. You are a treasure and I’m very fond of our times together. Thankyou is not enough for all you do xxx
Hey Lisa, just letting you know that I think you left this comment on the wrong video/channel?? Maybe it was meant for Kate at The Last Homely House?? xo
Wow this looks amazing I am so glad I decided to follow along I am only doing 12 squares on A4 felt piece as it's just about manageable but I'm so pleased with result. I can't wait to see what you do next I get super excited when you post 😂 Thank you for the inspiration and encouragement.
Hi Diane, I'm really glad you're following along as well. Great idea to back them on felt, makes it easier to manage and and A4 size will give you enough scope to use it in several different ways. Still haven't quite decided what I'm making with mine yet ... :)
I thought of making a cushion or bag, but don't want to risk damaging it. Would look lovely framed but I don't have wall space. I did a video just recently showing what I did with this in the end, along with solme other ideas for using slow-stitched pieces - ruclips.net/video/LWQ57sSWQKE/видео.htmlsi=lME0ZyIh7X8D7RXe
This was a while back now Patricia, so I can't remember exactly - if you search scrappy string quilt on my channel, all the videos in this series will come up if you'd like to see the whole process. I think I tore up some cotton sheeting or something for the squares, then stitched them all onto one larger piece, did the decorative stitching and finally backed the whole thing with some pretty fabric to finish it off, so it was at least three layers thick in the end :)
Hi Diana, thanks for your comment, here's a playlist with all 7 videos in this series, showing the project from start to finish - ruclips.net/p/PLPAE7ERrO1XrcMaGlfJbOlyeqe4R0VqM9
I think the autofocus doesn't work as well things that don't have strong contrast. Your quilt is somewhat diffuse in tone and there is no areas that contrast sharply with those next to it. I'm not sure there's anything you can really do except maybe try putting a strongly contrasting item on your hand or the area of the quilt you're working on and see if the camera will use that object as a 'I know what I need to focus on now'. :-)
Ah thank you, that might be worth a try - I just don't understand all that kind of thing and my camera is the best I can afford right now, but it's not great! I'll definitely try that next time, I think I see what you mean, and of course I deliberately balanced the tones across the quilt because that's the effect I wanted. Shiny things also cause problems, but not much I can do about that either. Since this film, we've tinkered with the colour settings a bit, so the colours look a bit more realistic on screen. Thanks for the tip :)
Beautiful.......
Thank you very much, I'm hoping to finish the stitching tonight and be ready to move on to the finishing stage very soon :)
It’s looking so lovely!! We have a set of dogs that bark a chorus around us. We have a “Yap yap!”, a “Rowf rowf!” and a “Yorp yorp” 🤣🤣🥰
Thanks Tori! oh yes, the barking, the yapping, the snoring, the sneezing - I wish they would invent a reverse hearing aid so I could mute it all, I seem to get les tolerant as time goes on! :)
I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s lovely. I just have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Annie that’s BEAUTIFUL 😍
Aw thanks so much Linda! :)
I’m stitching whilst watching and listening to you. I am not on Facebook but you are really tempting me ! I have resisted it for so long now ! Love the fact that you embrace the wonky 😂
hehe wonky is good in my book! If you're not on Facebook already, I'd suggest join the Discord community instead - it's all free, there's lots going on in there and it's easier to connect with people, share pics and stuff than Facebook I think. I don't really "do" Facebook much, I'm keeping the group going because some of my online friends prefer it, but I'm a big fan of Discord now I've got used to - never too late for this old dog to learn new stuff! :) anyway, you can get links to both from my linktree in the description - hope to see you there! :)
I always wondered what a string quilt was so I watched your videos. It is so beautiful. I love lots of color so I find yours very appealing. I am going to give it a try. What a great way to practice on different stitches. Unless you make a very big mistake, no one will ever know.
Thank you Cindy - yes that's one of the things I love about projects like this, they're so forgiving. Traditionally string quilts are machine stitched and don't have the raw edges, but I don't enjoy machine stitching so much and you can't do it in front of the telly! Please share some pics and tag me so I can see how yours turns out, I love seeing all the different spins on this idea. Maybe think about joining the FB group or our Discord community and share some pics in there - link's in the description box :)
Beautiful 👍🧡💐
Thank you very much Anita! :)
Oh my gosh this is beautiful. So i have a new start on mine although with another little change, or should I say a BIG change. Instead of using a two and a half inch square I am using a five inch square but will put them together in the diamond design like you did yours and I am sewing them together with the rag quilt fashion, It will end up looking much the same. At my age the larger size will is working much better with my fumbly fingers. I love the inspiration I get from you. I love feeling your excitement and no need for perfection! It is the journey and not the destination. Hugs to you dear Annie,
Thanks so much Lizzi, it's so amazing that we can inspire each other through the magic of the internet isn't it? Larger size is a great idea - I only went small so I could use up some teeny pieces but I might do another with larger pieces and I want to try it the traditional way without the raw edges but still hand-stitching. Now what we need is some elastic days which stretch to allow extra time for more crafting :) xo
Your enthusiasm And your Stitch Art is soooo inspiring!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much Helen, I really appreciate that, do you enjoy slow stitching yourself? :)
@@artyfartyannie Ohhh Yes !! Enjoying it soooo much !!I
Wishing you Great Things Ahead! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
what a beautiful project!
Its totally amazing. Beautiful
Thank you so much Becky, that means a lot to me - it is finally finished and in its cover now, I showed it in a more recent video, weirdly stitching it into the cover took me longer to get around to than it did to make the whole piece! :)
This is magically beautiful!!!!
Ah thank you so much, that's very kind of you to say and I'm so glad you like it. I just need to finish stitching the finished piece into the cover now (that's the boring part, which is why I've stalled!) and I'll be back to show how it turned out. In fact, I'm going to get to that today, thanks for the nudge! :)
This is amazing. Wonderful work and you’re so enthusiastic and excited about it all. I love everything about this quilt. I’m going to have a go. Wow… I can even use up gorgeous buttons too 👌🏼
Thank you so much! It's been very exciting to see all the different takes on this idea, I'd love to see yours, you can share pics in the FB group or our free discord community, links here (I think I may have already said this in reply to another comment from you, in which case sorry don't mean to badger you! It's just that we didn't have thee discord when I made this video so the links aren't there) linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
@@artyfartyannie you’re welcome. Thanks, I didn’t know there was a fb group, I’ll take a look.
Your piece is beautiful, the colors and effect of your stitches pleasing to the eye. Evokes emotions of peace, tranquility. You have inspired me to give this a go. I’ll start with a book cover for my daughter and a slow stitching technique/stitches sampler for years of reference. I think part of tranquility comes from the peace of perfect imperfection this technique lends to. Nothing could go wrong really, such flexibility. A don’t like it, change it potential. A delightful play. I can see why you get so excited to work on your piece. 🫶🏼
This is so pretty! I am looking forward to trying something like this. Very fun!!
Thank you so much Christine - this was one of my favourite projects so far, although it wasn't quick to do, I enjoyed every stage of it. I'm going to do another one soon, but slightly differently, in such a way that you don't get the raw edges, so you don't need to do so much decorative stitching afterwards - although I probably still will! :)
That is beautiful
Thank you so much, Barbara, I'm glad you like it - it was immensely relaxing and satisfying to work on :)
Hi Annie loving your quilt so colourful and using different stitches and threads and bits of treasures all add up to make it look stunning. I'm all for chaos and breaking the rules as far as creating goes, just makes it more fun. ❤🌹🌹
Thank you Sue - colourful chaos is my happy place, I'm so glad you're enjoying it too :)
Wow your hand stitching is really beautiful…..love how the squares disappear
Thank you Chloe, I'm really glad you like it, I love how the squares disappear too - my stitching is pretty ramshackle if you look closely, but the overall effect is ok, this kind of slow-stitching is so forgiving, that's why I love it! :)
This is just beautiful! I love your colors and stitches. Fairly new to me. From California (5 months after this posting). Thanks
Love this Annie, saw you first last night, had to make a square this morning. Going to make a wall hanging.
Hi Sue, welcome! I'm so happy you're making some scrappy string squares, please do share some pics in our Discord community or the Facebook group, links are here - linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
Fabulous! I love it! ❤
Thank you so much! :)
Lol you crack me up Annie it’s like going out for coffee but not having to get dressed, oh my belly laugh. Wow just wow your little squares look supper, the colours look fabulous. Feather Y stitch call it feather that’s what your used too, I love when the same thing has different names. Himm think I need to re think what I’m doing, was slowly sewing over the gaps in the squares but using only one stitch, mine looks way to uniformed and I love how yours is looking, aww going from one stitch to the next with the same thread why you rebel yep I’m so going to join in on this rebellion I love how this looks. Ok right I’ve sat down for a quick cuppa and that isn’t what happened this day, right must get in and do some work then hopefully I can do a little stitching aww at lunch would be great. Thanks for expanding me oldish mind today.
hehe you always make me smile Paula, I just know we'd get on IRL too - slow-stitching rebels at our age, never too late eh?? :)
I just love everything you do kate. Fortnightly is wonderful. As long as you are well and coping that’s uppermost. You are a treasure and I’m very fond of our times together. Thankyou is not enough for all you do xxx
Hey Lisa, just letting you know that I think you left this comment on the wrong video/channel?? Maybe it was meant for Kate at The Last Homely House?? xo
I love colour & chaos. It's glorious Annie! 😁
Colourful chaos is my mantra Anita, thank you, I'm glad you like it! :)
Wow this looks amazing I am so glad I decided to follow along I am only doing 12 squares on A4 felt piece as it's just about manageable but I'm so pleased with result. I can't wait to see what you do next I get super excited when you post 😂 Thank you for the inspiration and encouragement.
Hi Diane, I'm really glad you're following along as well. Great idea to back them on felt, makes it easier to manage and and A4 size will give you enough scope to use it in several different ways. Still haven't quite decided what I'm making with mine yet ... :)
Ciaooo from italy. I read your message and i ask wath have you done with A4 pattern? I would like to begin too....thanks if you answer!
Your quilt is amazing. Its so creative and unique. I love it!! ❤
Thank you so much, that's really kind of you :)
I love your quilt. What are you going to use it for. I’d like to make a wall quilt.
I thought of making a cushion or bag, but don't want to risk damaging it. Would look lovely framed but I don't have wall space. I did a video just recently showing what I did with this in the end, along with solme other ideas for using slow-stitched pieces - ruclips.net/video/LWQ57sSWQKE/видео.htmlsi=lME0ZyIh7X8D7RXe
What kind of backing do you use? It’s Beautiful
This was a while back now Patricia, so I can't remember exactly - if you search scrappy string quilt on my channel, all the videos in this series will come up if you'd like to see the whole process. I think I tore up some cotton sheeting or something for the squares, then stitched them all onto one larger piece, did the decorative stitching and finally backed the whole thing with some pretty fabric to finish it off, so it was at least three layers thick in the end :)
I would like to see you put the fabric together, how it done
Hi Diana, thanks for your comment, here's a playlist with all 7 videos in this series, showing the project from start to finish - ruclips.net/p/PLPAE7ERrO1XrcMaGlfJbOlyeqe4R0VqM9
I think the autofocus doesn't work as well things that don't have strong contrast. Your quilt is somewhat diffuse in tone and there is no areas that contrast sharply with those next to it. I'm not sure there's anything you can really do except maybe try putting a strongly contrasting item on your hand or the area of the quilt you're working on and see if the camera will use that object as a 'I know what I need to focus on now'. :-)
Ah thank you, that might be worth a try - I just don't understand all that kind of thing and my camera is the best I can afford right now, but it's not great! I'll definitely try that next time, I think I see what you mean, and of course I deliberately balanced the tones across the quilt because that's the effect I wanted. Shiny things also cause problems, but not much I can do about that either. Since this film, we've tinkered with the colour settings a bit, so the colours look a bit more realistic on screen. Thanks for the tip :)