Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I share my top 3 stitches for adding texture and evoking nature’s textures: woven pivot, drizzle stitch and woven pin wheel or whipped spiderweb. I show how you can use these stitches and old scraps of lace and vintage linens to create a coral reef brooch or to include in your slow stitching projects. I also share the Beatlemania exhibition where my large coral reef Octopus Garden piece is being exhibited.
As always, when playing with nature’s textures, I am inspired by Fleur Woods, who is an amazing fibre and textile artist. I am incredibly grateful to have attended a number of Fleur Woods retreats and workshops.
The brooch is part of the #whimsicalwearables collaboration with Sally from @DottyBeeVintage and Kristy from @SewbitsKristy
Here’s a link to the video where I worked on my large format coral reef Octopus Garden:
youtu.be/gTSkAUoM6K8?feature=shared
youtu.be/EtcwjbmOcec?feature=shared
youtu.be/2D_F78T45gI?feature=shared
youtu.be/uu5-pSskXWo?feature=shared
Here’s a link to the playlist for my Dictionary of stitches where I shared an A to Z of different stitches you use in your slow stitching or textile art:
Stitch along: Fabric dictionary of stitches (Treasury of Stitches)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYFs0nSdIdWxM4WnRxSN-sYhJRi2Iv1Oh
Here’s a link to the woven picot stitch:
youtu.be/i0SdIG-bKck?feature=shared
Here’s a link to my drizzle stitch video:
youtu.be/ryx8_H8ABes?feature=shared
As I shared in a recent post, I’m really keen to support and encourage my fellow slow stitch, textile and fibre artists and creators so below each video I will be sharing a listing of others who you may not have come across and may like to visit and watch some videos:
Kristy from @SewbitsKristy
Sally from @DottyBeeVintage
Annie from @artyfartyannie
Paula from @Craftaartissaurus
Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard
Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife
K3n from @k3n.clothtales
Heather from @creepycutiecrafty
Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse
Kate from @kate_stitching
Kate from @kateinthenest
Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Happy textile art making and slow stitching!
I hope you enjoy this video.
Cheers
Christine
Create and craft with Christine
In this video I share my top 3 stitches for adding texture and evoking nature’s textures: woven pivot, drizzle stitch and woven pin wheel or whipped spiderweb. I show how you can use these stitches and old scraps of lace and vintage linens to create a coral reef brooch or to include in your slow stitching projects. I also share the Beatlemania exhibition where my large coral reef Octopus Garden piece is being exhibited.
As always, when playing with nature’s textures, I am inspired by Fleur Woods, who is an amazing fibre and textile artist. I am incredibly grateful to have attended a number of Fleur Woods retreats and workshops.
The brooch is part of the #whimsicalwearables collaboration with Sally from @DottyBeeVintage and Kristy from @SewbitsKristy
Here’s a link to the video where I worked on my large format coral reef Octopus Garden:
youtu.be/gTSkAUoM6K8?feature=shared
youtu.be/EtcwjbmOcec?feature=shared
youtu.be/2D_F78T45gI?feature=shared
youtu.be/uu5-pSskXWo?feature=shared
Here’s a link to the playlist for my Dictionary of stitches where I shared an A to Z of different stitches you use in your slow stitching or textile art:
Stitch along: Fabric dictionary of stitches (Treasury of Stitches)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYFs0nSdIdWxM4WnRxSN-sYhJRi2Iv1Oh
Here’s a link to the woven picot stitch:
youtu.be/i0SdIG-bKck?feature=shared
Here’s a link to my drizzle stitch video:
youtu.be/ryx8_H8ABes?feature=shared
As I shared in a recent post, I’m really keen to support and encourage my fellow slow stitch, textile and fibre artists and creators so below each video I will be sharing a listing of others who you may not have come across and may like to visit and watch some videos:
Kristy from @SewbitsKristy
Sally from @DottyBeeVintage
Annie from @artyfartyannie
Paula from @Craftaartissaurus
Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard
Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife
K3n from @k3n.clothtales
Heather from @creepycutiecrafty
Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse
Kate from @kate_stitching
Kate from @kateinthenest
Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Happy textile art making and slow stitching!
I hope you enjoy this video.
Cheers
Christine
Create and craft with Christine
