Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to our new community slow stitching project for 2026 that will be running as a beginner friendly stitch along. In this video I will show you how you can use two easy stitches (back stitch and whip stitch) to embroider a beautiful rose. I’ll also share one of my favourite versions of blanket stitch.
Everyone is welcome to participate and this project is beginner friendly for those new to slow stitch. We’ll be stitching a hexagon work mat for your studio or craft room desk featuring vintage embroideries and fabrics. I’ll be sharing vintage embroidery transfer designs from my collection and lots of inspiration to include in your own work mat. I’ll also be sharing other ideas using hexies.
You can join at any stage during the year and work at your own pace. This beginner friendly project can be tailored and adapted to the supplies and time you have on hand, and what you want to create with the hexagons. There is no cost to participate.
Here’s a link to the playlist for this stitch along where you can find the videos numbered so you can catch up in order:
2026 stitch along project | Slow stitch project mat #slowstitching
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYFs0nSdIdWyMRu4eyytYTD2Vt4TSxwAC&si=7gsaZidzHo7736id
The project information sheet, templates for the hexagons and the vintage embroideries are available in the files section of our Slow Stitching Friends group on Facebook: facebook.com/share/g/1C1bQPgykU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
I’ve included information on the Hexi Love Swap over in the Slow Stitching Friends Facebook group together with some posts where you can comment to connect up with people to swap with and then private message using Messenger to discuss further.
Please let me know in the comments if there are particular vintage designs you would like me to share eg of animals or flowers.
Here’s a link to some fellow YouTubers who are taking part in this stitch along:
Annie @artyfartyannie (who is also supporting as an admin in the slow stitching friends Facebook group)
Kristy @SewbitsKristy
Sally @DottyBeeVintage
Paula @Craftaartissaurus
Kas @lovecraftwithkas
Valita @ValitasCreativeLife
Tori @KoolKookyKreatures
Sylvia @youmefpp
Kaylee @kayleehealy8406
Dawn @dawnmeldrum1267
Kathy @kamahskreations1260
Jo @josparadiseofcolor
Lisa @Lisasheartsandcrafts
@Xoxo_Bitsy
Happy to add you if you let me know and if you’re sharing videos with your stitch along project.
I’m so excited to share this fun and beginner friendly slow stitch along project with you and this wonderful slow stitching community.
Cheers,
Christine
Create and craft with Christine
Welcome to our new community slow stitching project for 2026 that will be running as a beginner friendly stitch along. In this video I will show you how you can use two easy stitches (back stitch and whip stitch) to embroider a beautiful rose. I’ll also share one of my favourite versions of blanket stitch.
Everyone is welcome to participate and this project is beginner friendly for those new to slow stitch. We’ll be stitching a hexagon work mat for your studio or craft room desk featuring vintage embroideries and fabrics. I’ll be sharing vintage embroidery transfer designs from my collection and lots of inspiration to include in your own work mat. I’ll also be sharing other ideas using hexies.
You can join at any stage during the year and work at your own pace. This beginner friendly project can be tailored and adapted to the supplies and time you have on hand, and what you want to create with the hexagons. There is no cost to participate.
Here’s a link to the playlist for this stitch along where you can find the videos numbered so you can catch up in order:
2026 stitch along project | Slow stitch project mat #slowstitching
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYFs0nSdIdWyMRu4eyytYTD2Vt4TSxwAC&si=7gsaZidzHo7736id
The project information sheet, templates for the hexagons and the vintage embroideries are available in the files section of our Slow Stitching Friends group on Facebook: facebook.com/share/g/1C1bQPgykU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
I’ve included information on the Hexi Love Swap over in the Slow Stitching Friends Facebook group together with some posts where you can comment to connect up with people to swap with and then private message using Messenger to discuss further.
Please let me know in the comments if there are particular vintage designs you would like me to share eg of animals or flowers.
Here’s a link to some fellow YouTubers who are taking part in this stitch along:
Annie @artyfartyannie (who is also supporting as an admin in the slow stitching friends Facebook group)
Kristy @SewbitsKristy
Sally @DottyBeeVintage
Paula @Craftaartissaurus
Kas @lovecraftwithkas
Valita @ValitasCreativeLife
Tori @KoolKookyKreatures
Sylvia @youmefpp
Kaylee @kayleehealy8406
Dawn @dawnmeldrum1267
Kathy @kamahskreations1260
Jo @josparadiseofcolor
Lisa @Lisasheartsandcrafts
@Xoxo_Bitsy
Happy to add you if you let me know and if you’re sharing videos with your stitch along project.
I’m so excited to share this fun and beginner friendly slow stitch along project with you and this wonderful slow stitching community.
Cheers,
Christine
Create and craft with Christine
