Create and craft with ChristineIn this video I share a new slow stitching project where I am creating a slow stitch portrait surrounded by thread painted flowers. I hope you enjoy learning about how I am approaching this new to me approach and that it might inspire you to have a go.
Next up I’ll be stitching the flowers with beautiful hand dyed wool from Fleur Woods and Zoe at Green Door Studio.
Here’s a link to the 2 part series for the little trifold pouch I showed you in this video:
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kayleehealy8406 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kateinthenest Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Kathleen from @KathleenSundby Sheri fron @SherryIris @Xoxo_Bitsy @jenniferclouston7545 @LoveAlwaysSavana
I hope you enjoy this new slow stitching project idea.
New slow stitch project | floral portrait for exhibition #slowstitching #threadpainting ribbonCreate and craft with Christine2025-07-24 | In this video I share a new slow stitching project where I am creating a slow stitch portrait surrounded by thread painted flowers. I hope you enjoy learning about how I am approaching this new to me approach and that it might inspire you to have a go.
Next up I’ll be stitching the flowers with beautiful hand dyed wool from Fleur Woods and Zoe at Green Door Studio.
Here’s a link to the 2 part series for the little trifold pouch I showed you in this video:
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kayleehealy8406 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kateinthenest Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Kathleen from @KathleenSundby Sheri fron @SherryIris @Xoxo_Bitsy @jenniferclouston7545 @LoveAlwaysSavana
I hope you enjoy this new slow stitching project idea.
Cheers, ChristineThrifty Thursday slow stitch vintage haul from Alpine Victoria #thriftythursday #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-28 | This was a Thrifty Thursday video I made last week while in Alpine Victoria which is such a beautiful and peaceful part of the world.
I could have never anticipated the events of this week in Porepunkah and send my thoughts out to the Emergency Services, families and communities impacted by the senseless shooting. I honour those who serve on behalf of the community and hold all those continuing to serve in protection of the community in my thoughts.
We returned from Bright last weekend before the events unfolded. A week ago I was walking along the river at Porepunkah with Travers enjoying the winter sun, the fresh crisp air and the calm of a flowing river. It is such a special place and it always will be. The actions of one individual will not prevail over beauty, kindness and community.
Christine Create and craft with ChristineEasy scrap fabric ideas | gift card folio & notebooks | #scrapfabric #scrapideas #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-25 | In this video I show how you can make a beautiful gift card folio that holds miniature notebooks - a perfect card and gift in one. All you need is fabric scraps, glue, cardboard, needle, thread, button and assorted paper (old scrapbooking papers are perfect).
This project includes optional slow stitching elements.
I hope you enjoy this fun and easy scrap fabric idea and that you’re excited to have a go at making your own version. Please share a photo in the community section on this channel if you do or you can post in our Slow Stitching Friends Facebook group.
Have fun creating!
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineScrap fabric vessel & pin cushion | vintage haul slow stitch #slowstitching #scrapfabric #scrapideasCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-20 | Join me as I put together and finish a slow stitch scrap fabric vessel and make a matching scrappy pin cushion. Plus I will be sharing fabulous thrifty vintage finds from the op shops or thrift stores or charity shops here on holidays. I also share some of the beautiful scenery and adventures of Travers here in Alpine Victoria.
I hope you enjoy this easy slow stitching project and that it gives you ideas for making your own slow stitching projects. #slowstitching
Here’s a link to the previous videos where I started work on this slow stitching scrap fabric vessel:
I hope you enjoy this video and that you are having a great week.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineScrap fabric vessel | slow stitching mark making | vintage thrifty haul #slowstitching #scrapfabricCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-17 | Join me as I share how you can add decorative stitching and slow stitching mark making to a slow stitch fabric vessel. Plus I will be sharing fabulous thrifty vintage finds from the op shops or thrift stores or charity shops here on holidays. I also share some of the beautiful scenery and adventures of Travers here in Alpine Victoria.
I hope you enjoy this easy slow stitching project and that it gives you ideas for making your own slow stitching projects. #slowstitching
Here’s a link to the previous video where I started work on this slow stitching scrap fabric vessel:
I hope you enjoy this video and that you are having a great week.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with Christine#ThriftyThursday & scrap fabric vessel | easy slow stitch project #slowstitching #scrapfabricCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-14 | Happy Thrifty Thursday where I will be sharing my vintage thrift haul from the op shops here in regional Victoria. Plus join me as I start a new project to create a slow stitch vessel using fabric scraps and a beautiful piece of embroidery from the lovely Rhonda.
With thanks to Sheree @TurquoiseDreamingSheree who hosts #thriftythursday and Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife who hosts #opshopcrafter
Cheers Christine
Create and craft with ChristineFabulous slow stitch vintage finds + feedsack scrap ideas pouch #slowstitching #scrapfabricCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-12 | Join me as I share fabulous thrifty vintage finds from our holiday as well as how to turn a piece of cutter quilt - in my case a beautiful vintage feedsack piece - into a sweet slow stitch pouch. I also share some of the beautiful scenery and adventures of Travers here in Alpine Victoria.
I hope you enjoy this easy slow stitching project and that it gives you ideas for making your own pouch.
If you don’t have a cutter quilt you can make your own patchwork piece using scrap fabrics which I shared in the below videos:
I hope you enjoy this video and that you are having a great week.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineSlow stitch @k3n.clothtales community quilt @lovecraftwithkas #slowstitch scrap ideasCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-09 | Sharing this slow stitching square I created for the slow stitch quilt that has now been gifted to @k3n.clothtales A wonderful community project where people around the world have stitched squares and sent them to Kas@lovecraftwithkas who has stitched them into a beautiful slow stitch quilt for K3n. #slowstitching
Thank you so very much Kas for all your work and for creating this beautiful gift for Kathryn. Please note I filmed and uploaded this video 9 months ago when I created the square. Kas has changed their first name during this time so the first name I have used for them in the video is no longer correct. Their first name is Kas. You are amazing Kas!
My slow stitch square features May Gibbs gumnut babies and a bee. I wanted to create something that had an Australia influence and I remember K3n commented on an earlier project where I was working with similar fabric to make a slow stitch hexagon fabric vessel.
Here’s a link to the May Gibbs website: maygibbs.org
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineCome visit our art show | textile fibre contemporary art | SECAN Gallery #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-05 | Sharing a visit to the SECAN gallery where I am exhibiting my slow stitch textile and fibre art flower full portrait as part of the ‘Who are You’ Portrait Exhibition.
It is a joy to be exhibiting my work alongside such inspiring contemporary artists include some wonderful fibre and textile artists.
#slowstitching #textileart #fibreart
I hope you enjoy this little visit.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineSlow stitch flowers - using wool, yarn, floss, ribbon & beads #slowstitching birds #slowstitchCreate and craft with Christine2025-08-01 | In this video I share how you can slow stitch beautiful flowers and birds using wool, yarn, floss, silk ribbon and beads. #slowstitching
I’m always very inspired by the work of Fleur Woods textile and fibre artist and have been very fortunate to attend a number of her textile and fibre art retreats. I’m also inspired by the work of Jennifer Clousten who is very inspiring for her work with silk ribbon and embroidery.
The slow stitching methods I show in this tutorial will be great to add to a variety of slow stitch projects including pouches, vessels or containers or needle books.
Here’s a link to the earlier video where I shared my initial work on this piece:
New slow stitch project | floral portrait for exhibition #slowstitching #threadpainting ribbon youtu.be/foHXQ6pqUQ0
Here’s a link to a beautiful slow stitch square made by my dear friend Annie from @artyfartyannie for me as part of the great big little Stitchery swap:
Beautiful slow stitch bird, flower and foliage #stitcheryswap square from Annie @artyfartyannie youtu.be/7aRwkOv5RV4
I hope you have slow stitching your own flower blooms and birds.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with Christine Thrifty slow stitch haul + happy mail #thriftythursday feedsack 1930s vintage finds #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-07-19 | Sharing a haul of beautiful vintage feed sack 1930s inspired fabrics, vintage finds and a beautiful happy mail from lovely Rhonda. These gorgeous slow stitching goodies have my creative cogs whirring with ideas and I hope they provide some inspiration for you too.
Here’s a link to Miss Harry which has a wonderful selection of feed sack 1930s inspired fabrics and beautiful yarns: https://www.missharry.com.au
Here’s a link to the Sewing Lair: https://www.thesewinglair.com.au
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristinePt2 Scrap fabric ideas: trifold pouch from scrap fabric #slowstitching #scrapfabric #scrapideasCreate and craft with Christine2025-07-16 | Join me as I show you how you can use simple stitches and mark making to embellish a trifold fabric pouch made from scrap fabric. I share my own approach that creates a fully finished and reversible trifold pouch from two slow stitched collage pieces.
In the first part of this series I shared an idea for making scrap fabric lollies that will make your fabric scraps look really attractive on display and easy to use. In this video I also showed how you can collage scrap fabrics onto a base piece of quilt, wool blanket, felt or an old towel to create a cohesive piece of fabric to use in a trifold pouch. Here’s the part 1 video:
With thanks to Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 for the beautiful yellow thread I am using on my slow stitch pouch.
Here’s a link to some of my other scrap fabric storage ideas:
Tame your fabric scraps for slow stitching | craft room declutter | use your stash #slowstitching youtu.be/2LmiiXaRIVE
Storage solution for slow stitch and sewing - fabric storage using repurposed plastic and postcards youtu.be/zQ4dfY9HcGU
Please check out Bec from @Sewbecurated who inspired me with her bowl of fabric “lollies” in her beautiful shop in Newcastle. One day I will visit but in the meantime I always look forward to Bec’s videos and Instagram shares.
Create and craft with Christine Pt1 Scrap fabric ideas: scrap “lolly” jar & scrap trifold pouch #slowstitch #scrapfabric #scrapideasCreate and craft with Christine2025-07-14 | Join me as I share an easy idea for making scrap fabric lollies that will make your fabric scraps look really attractive on display and easy to use. In this video I also show how you can collage scrap fabrics onto a base piece of quilt, wool blanket, felt or an old towel to create a cohesive piece of fabric to use in a trifold pouch.
In the next episode I will show you how you can add slow stitching details to your fabric collage to anchor the pieces and add beautiful hand stitched details. I share my own approach that creates a fully finished trifold pouch from two stitched collage pieces. Here’s a link to the next episode:
Here’s a link to some of my other scrap fabric storage ideas:
Tame your fabric scraps for slow stitching | craft room declutter | use your stash #slowstitching youtu.be/2LmiiXaRIVE
Storage solution for slow stitch and sewing - fabric storage using repurposed plastic and postcards youtu.be/zQ4dfY9HcGU
Please check out Bec from @Sewbecurated who inspired me with her bowl of fabric “lollies” in her beautiful shop in Newcastle. One day I will visit but in the meantime I always look forward to Bec’s videos and Instagram shares.
Create and craft with Christine #ThriftyThursday vintage linen, doilies, embroideries, cutwork, fabric and trim haul for slow stitchCreate and craft with Christine2025-07-10 | Join me as I share a haul of supplies for slow stitching as part of #ThriftyThursday. My thrifty haul includes vintage linen, doilies, embroideries, pin cushions, fabric and trim.
With thanks to @TurquoiseDreamingSheree who hosts #ThriftyThursday and @ValitasCreativeLife who hosts #opshopcrafter
And don’t forget to check out the videos from my lovely friends Sally @DottyBeeVintage Kristy @SewbitsKristy and Annie @artyfartyannie who share lots of lovely ideas for creating with vintage and reclaimed fabrics and textiles.
I hope you enjoy seeing this treasure trove of vintage goodies that will be perfect for slow stitching, fibre and textile art and lots of creativity.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineMake fabric from paper | Japanese Momigami | Exciting new project #slowstitching #upcyclingCreate and craft with Christine2025-07-05 | In this video I show you how you can turn paper into fabric that you can use for embroidery or slow stitching. The method that I am sharing is called Momigami or Japanese paper kneading. It’s relaxing to do and a great way to create a new medium for stitching into.
I’m also sharing the first of what will be a series of textile art and slow stitching pieces celebrating the history of Melbourne where I live. I’m using old street directory pages as my base and then stitching imagery or words to capture history.
This first piece celebrates the Skipping Girl neon sign known as Audrey. Here’s a link to the page I am referring to in the video:
I hope this video inspires you to give Momigami a go and try slow stitching or stitching into it.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineScrap fabric Bojagi patchwork sail boat | Hand stitched Pojagi #scrapideas #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-07-01 | In this video I share how I am using the Bojagi or Pojagi patchwork liberty fabric piece to create the sails for a textile art sail boat for an upcoming art exhibition.
In the video I show how I have put the sail boat together and how I’m working on the wake behind the sail boat using threads and some trim.
This follows from the previous video in this series where I introduced you to Bojagi or Pojagi patchwork which is a traditional Korean textile art used to make a reuseable wrapping cloth. It’s a fantastic technique as you end up with a patchwork with fully finished seams where the front and back both look beautiful. #slowstitching
In the previous video I demonstrated the SSamsol Jogakbo or flat felled seam technique using hand stitching which is perfect for our slow stitching projects.
Here’s a link to the previous video: Beginners Bojagi patchwork | Hand stitched Pojagi | fabric scraps #slowstitching #scrapideas youtu.be/eXgHwZ8npz8
I am using Liberty and Yuwa fabrics for this piece and the light shines though showing the hand stitched seams as though they are windows.
Here’s a link to Annie from who I saw demonstrating bojagi a while ago which inspired me to have a go: @artyfartyannie
And be sure to visit my dear friends Sally @DottyBeeVintage and Kristy @SewbitsKristy
I hope you have a wonderful week of slow stitching and creativity ahead of you.
Cheers Christine
Create and craft with ChristineBeginners Bojagi patchwork | Hand stitched Pojagi | fabric scraps #slowstitching #scrapideasCreate and craft with Christine2025-06-27 | In this video I introduce you to Bojagi or Pojagi patchwork which is a traditional Korean textile art used to make a reuseable wrapping cloth. It’s a fantastic technique as you end up with a patchwork with fully finished seams where the front and back both look beautiful. #slowstitching
In the video I demonstrate the SSamsol Jogakbo or flat felled seam technique using hand stitching which is perfect for our slow stitching projects.
I am using Liberty and Yuwa fabrics for this piece and the light shines though showing the hand stitched seams as though they are windows.
I’ll be turning my patchwork into sails for a textile boat I am making for an upcoming art exhibition. I’ll be sure to share a video soon showing how I am putting the boat together and working on the woven sea of waves.
Here’s a link to the next video where I share how I am making the bojagi patchwork sail boat.
Here’s a link to Annie from @artyfartyannie who I saw demonstrating bojagi a while ago.
And be sure to visit my dear friends Sally @DottyBeeVintage and Kristy @SewbitsKristy
I hope you have a wonderful weekend of slow stitching and creativity ahead of you.
Cheers Christine
Create and craft with ChristineSlow stitch snail | Scrap project | Community Quilt #slowstitching #scrapfabric @artyfartyannieCreate and craft with Christine2025-06-22 | Sharing an easy slow stitching project to create a slow stitch snail that can be a quilt block, added to a slow stitch project or a sign for your craft room or studio. My slow stitch snail will. D heading off the the UK on a big adventure to join the Community Quilt project being organised by Annie from @artyfartyannie The quilt will ultimately be auctioned to raise funds for charity so I’m thrilled to be part of it.
In the video I show how you can use small scraps to create miniature Suffolk puffs or yo-yos and use them to shape a snails shell with finger crochet outline. I also share how you can use felting techniques to combine cotton threads to use for the snails body under tulle.
I also share the simple slow stitching stitches to complete the project.
Here’s a link to previous videos related to this project.
Scrap fabric ideas | Make a hand quilted fabric with scraps #slowstitching #scrapfabricprojects youtu.be/KkY1p22KyBc
I hope you like my slow stitch snail. Let me know if you’re going to make one of your own.
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Kathleen from @KathleenSundby
I hope you have a creative week full of slow stitching and textile art ahead of you.
Cheers Christine
Create and craft with Christine #ThriftyThursday vintage linen, doilies, embroideries, fabric & trim haul for slow stitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-06-19 | Join me as I share a haul of supplies for slow stitching as part of #ThriftyThursday. My haul includes vintage linen, doilies, embroideries, cutwork, beautiful fabrics and wonderful vintage trims.
#slowstitching #slowstitch
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @MistiHappyLifestyle Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineWeaving fabric scraps & new slow stitch ideas | Incognito Art Show Sold! #slowstitching #scrapfabricCreate and craft with Christine2025-06-16 | In this video I share how you can weave together canvas and fabric scraps to make an intriguing and visually interesting fabric background you can use for slow stitching. I share ideas for slow stitching working on the surface of the piece after laying down foundation stitches.
#slowstitching #fabricscraps #textileart
This piece is inspired by Monet and his beautiful gardens at Giverny in France which feature beautiful ponds filled with water lilies and arching bridges.
I really enjoyed experimenting with a new approach to slow stitching and have lots of ideas for how I would like to adapt this approach to other textile art works.
This piece was donated to the Incognito Art Show which featured over 22,000 art works for sale to support artists with disabilities. Such a great cause and I was delighted to discover my art work sold! Hoping I get to hear from whoever purchased it (we provide our details on the back of the work so it can be seen once someone purchases it).
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 Kathleen from @KathleenSundby
I hope you enjoy this video featuring ideas for using scrap fabrics, new ideas for slow stitching and embroidery, and how you can combine these ideas and take inspiration from great artworks.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineScrap fabric ideas | Make a hand quilted fabric with scraps #slowstitching #scrapfabricprojectsCreate and craft with Christine2025-06-12 | Excited to share this easy way to transform tiny fabric or material scraps into a brand new quilted fabric with lovely slow stitching details. You’ll want to save up all your scraps for this easy and fun upcycling project. The quilted fabric you will create is a great background or can be turned into vessels or pouches or a range of other projects.
I hope you enjoy trying this out and I’ll be sharing how you can adapt this idea to create other shapes including a beautiful blue bird in an upcoming video.
#scrapfabric #scrapideas
Please let me know if you’re going to give this a go.
Here’s a link to Annie’s Totally Bonkers Quilt community project video:
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineMake a coral reef brooch | Top 3 textural stitches #slowstitching #textileart Fleur Woods inspiredCreate and craft with Christine2025-06-08 | 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:
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:
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 ChristineFree pattern + tutorial for vintage style needle book | red riding hood | slow stitch #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-06-04 | Sharing a free pattern and tutorial to create a gorgeous vintage inspired needle book in the shape of red riding hood carrying a basket. This easy and fun slow stitching project can be completed in around an hour.
Here’s a link to some lovely stitchy folks: Sally from @DottyBeeVintage Kristy from @SewbitsKristy Annie from @artyfartyannie Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Paula from @Craftaartissaurus Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Kathleen @KathleenSundby Savana from @LoveAlwaysSavana
I hope you enjoy making this fun and easy slow stitching project.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineThrifty haul vintage linen doilies & embroideries | slow stitching #ThriftyThursdayCreate and craft with Christine2025-06-01 | Join me as I share a haul of vintage linen, doilies & embroideries for slow stitching and textile art. And I share my top tips on where to find your own vintage haul here in Australia.
While I may have missed #ThriftyThursday I just couldn’t wait to share this vintage haul of loveliness.
My haul includes lovely vintage finds from The Sewing Lair online secondhand fabric and haberdashery charity shop as well as from the Vintage Inspired People Facebook group hosted by Tami and the Vintage Fabric Destash group on Facebook. I also have lots of lovely finds on Facebook marketplace.
A shout out to Kristy from @SewbitsKristy ; Sally from @DottyBeeVintage ;@ValitasCreativeLife who hosts #opshopcrafter and Sheree from @TurquoiseDreamingSheree who hosts #thriftythursday
Cheers, Christine Create and craft with ChristineMake new fabric from scraps | craft room fabric organisation #slowstitching #scrapfabricCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-27 | In this video I show you how you can turn small scraps of fabric into a new mosaic or collage fabric and then slow stitch into it. I also share two methods for covering the fabric collages with cling film or tulle.
The collage or mosaic fabric is great to cut out the shapes from and to use in your slow stitching projects like pouches and also for journal covers.
#scrapfabric #scrapideas
I’m using the collages fabric I create to make labels for my fabric drawers in my craft room or studio organisation system.
Here’s a link to Annie Claxton’s @artyfartyannie video where she shared the cling wrap method for transferring designs on napkins to fabric:
Use fabric scraps to make easy patchwork slow stitch rabbit bunting | fun slow stitching project youtu.be/5OmvvVFya5Q
I hope you enjoy this easy project which is a great way to use small scraps of fabric. It is suitable for beginners to slow stitching and can be adapted to whatever supplies you have, whatever shape you want to cut out or whatever size you want to create.
Here’s a link to some other scrap fabric projects:
Make an easy slow stitch envelope pouch | beginner slow stitch project | #slowstitching #scrapfabric youtu.be/7c7AT8NndUQ
#Roxysjournalofstitchery still life background | weave & slow stitch fabric scraps | slow stitching youtu.be/ESQpUM99Gr0
Transform fabric scraps, orts & lace into a new fabric #Roxysjournalofstitchery #slowstitching ideas youtu.be/KdVuO1Gx1mI
Roxy’s Journal of Stitchery | Scrap fabric micro collage | textile art #scrapfabric #slowstitching youtu.be/VhxDlgIMCxo
I hope you enjoy this scrap ideas slow stitching project.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineCoral reef textile art | Fleur Woods inspired | tutorial #slowstitching #textileartCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-24 | In this video I show how to create a vibrant coral reef textile art work using hand dyed and repurposed textiles. The ideas I share will allow you to create your own beautiful coral reef for either a large scale piece or a small brooch sized coral reef. You’ll be amazed how many pieces you might have in your scraps that you can use for this fun slow stitching and textile and fibre art project.
I will also be gifting a coral reef brooch pack to a lucky viewer - details in my video.
I’m inspired by the Nature’s Textures workshop I did with Fleur Woods a year and a bit ago at the beautiful Green Door Studios. In this piece I am using my own techniques to create lots of texture, vibrant colour and interest. It’s great fun taking an idea and then evolving your own creative practice.
I hope you enjoy this project which will give you techniques that you can combine with slow stitching to add interest and texture to your work. #slowstitching
Here’s a link to the video where I created a stamp work goldwork octopus:
Here’s a link to the video where I dyed some of the pieces I’m using: How to dye doilies & yarn in vibrant colours | New coral reef project | Textile art | #slowstitching youtu.be/6XiaFnPoF2I
I’ll come back in a future video and show you how you can create a coral reef brooch as part of the #whimsicalwearables collaboration I am doing with the lovely Sally and Kristy , with beautiful Valita from joining in.
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Susan from @SusanTaylorBrown
Happy textile art making and slow stitching!
Cheers Christine Create and craft with ChristineMake a chatelaine thimble keep & secret pocket | slow stitch mini dress #slowstitching #scrapideasCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-18 | In this video I show how you can make a thimble holder and secret pocket inspired by the 1800s Victorian chatelaines that were treasures of the women of that era. My idea uses felt and vintage braids to create a decorative miniature gown or dress that holds a thimble and has an extra pocket in which you can keep something like a piece of ric rac or thread.
I was inspired in part by Cathe Holden and her little jackets and clothes she creates using slow stitching and embroidery, featuring vintage trims abs embellishments.
My chatelaine will be a slow stitching treasure to be loved and worn with pride.
This chatelaine thimble holder follows on from my previous video where I shared a chatelaine pin cushion idea:
My chatelaine will pin go in the sewing kit - I slow stitched using an old glasses case - which I shared in the below 2 videos:
Part 1 | Make a sewing kit from a glasses case | new easy slow stitch project #slowstitching youtu.be/OqOSeUe5AYk
Part 2 | Make a sewing kit from a glasses case | easy project #slowstitching scrap fabric youtu.be/NjOra3GO3I0
#slowstitching #vintage #antique
Here’s a link to Mac and Morgan where I was lucky to buy the beautiful antique or vintage French metal lady picture and also the stag buttons I used in my pin cushion:
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Kathleen @KathleenSundby Christina from @christinacreatesau
Happy slow stitching!
Cheers Christine Create and craft with ChristineCoral reef stumpwork goldwork octopus | textile & fibre art | Fleur Woods inspired #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-15 | In this video I show how you can create a stumpwork and goldwork octopus which I will be adding to my colourful coral reef fibre and textile art piece, drawing inspiration from the fabulous Fleur Woods and letting my imagination unfurl. You’ll be amazed how many things you might already have in your craft room or craft studio that you can use in this piece.
I’m inspired by the Nature’s Textures workshop I did with Fleur Woods a year and a bit ago at the beautiful Green Door Studios. In this piece I am using my own techniques to create lots of texture, vibrant colour and interest. It’s great fun taking an idea and then evolving your own creative practice.
I hope you enjoy this project which will give you techniques that you can combine with slow stitching to add interest and texture to your work. #slowstitching
I’ll come back in a future video and show you how you can create a coral reef brooch.
Here’s a link to the video where I dyed some of the pieces I’m using: How to dye doilies & yarn in vibrant colours | New coral reef project | Textile art | #slowstitching youtu.be/6XiaFnPoF2I
And here’s the video where I showed how you can easily create elements for your coral reef using simple slow stitching techniques.
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Kathleen from @KathleenSundby
Happy textile art making and slow stitching!
Cheers Christine Create and craft with ChristineThree ways to dye yarn & wool using highlighters | #upcycle #slowstitching #dyeing | create craftCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-12 | In this video I show you three ways you can dye yarn and wool using highlighter textas to create wonderful fluro colours but also more muted tones. A great way to upcycle old highlighters to create beautiful yarns and wools to use in your slow stitching and other textile and fibre arts.
I’ll be using these highlighter dyed yarns and wools in my Fleur Woods inspired coral reef Octopus Garden for the upcoming South Eastern Contemporary Artists exhibition focused on Beatles songs.
I hope you enjoy seeing the different colours you can create using old highlighter textas and the three different ways you c add n apply the colour to the yarn and wool.
#slowstitching #yarndyeing #dyeyarn Here’s the video I watched before trying my dyeing:
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Kathleen @KathleenSundby
Happy creating!
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineMake an antique 1800s Victorian chatelaine inspired pin cushion #slowstitching vintage buttonsCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-07 | In this video I show how you can make a vintage or antique style pin cushion inspired by the 1800s Victorian chatelaine pin cushions. My idea uses buttons as the end pieces and other embellishments you may have in your stash.
Here’s a link to the next video in this chatelaine series:
Make a chatelaine thimble keep & secret pocket in dress shape | 1800s Victorian #slowstitching youtu.be/qPpFMF0j9ZU
This pin cushion will go in the sewing kit I slow stitched using an old glasses case which I shared in the below 2 videos:
Part 1 | Make a sewing kit from a glasses case | new easy slow stitch project #slowstitching youtu.be/OqOSeUe5AYk
Part 2 | Make a sewing kit from a glasses case | easy project #slowstitching scrap fabric youtu.be/NjOra3GO3I0
Here’s a link to a fun project to create a Red Riding Hood needle book:
Needle book | Red Riding Hood | free pattern & tutorial | easy #slowstitching project youtu.be/YXZqDDQJTOQ
#slowstitching
Here’s a link to Mac and Morgan where I was lucky to buy the beautiful vintage stag buttons:
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Kathleen @KathleenSundby
Happy textile art making and slow stitching!
Cheers Christine Create and craft with ChristineRecipient of my bespoke slow stitching packCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-06 | ...Textile coral project using scraps, laces & dyed doilies | Fleur Woods inspired #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-05 | In this video I show how you can create textural elements for either a large scale or small brooch sized coral reef piece using laces, scraps and dyed pieces. You’ll be amazed how many pieces you might have in your scraps that you can use for this easy slow stitching and textile & fibre art project.
I’m inspired by the Nature’s Textures workshop I did with Fleur Woods a year and a bit ago at the beautiful Green Door Studios. In this piece I am using my own techniques to create lots of texture, vibrant colour and interest. It’s great fun taking an idea and then evolving your own creative practice.
I hope you enjoy this project which will give you techniques that you can combine with slow stitching to add interest and texture to your work. #slowstitching
I’ll come back in a future video and show you how you can create a coral reef brooch.
Here’s a link to the video where I dyed some of the pieces I’m using: How to dye doilies & yarn in vibrant colours | New coral reef project | Textile art | #slowstitching youtu.be/6XiaFnPoF2I
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Happy textile art making and slow stitching!
Cheers Christine Create and craft with ChristineVintage linen & haberdashery haul | Embroiderers Guild Destash #thriftythursday #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-05-02 | Sharing a beautiful #thriftythursday haul of vintage linens fabrics and haberdashery from the Embroiderer’s Guid Destash Market plus a lovely happy mail. These will be wonderful for lots of slow stitch projects.
I hope you enjoy looking at all these beautiful vintage and antique doilies tray cloths tea towels fabrics beads trims and so much more!
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Happy slow stitching!
Cheers Christine Create and craft with ChristineSlow stitch necklace | vintage scrap ideas@DottyBeeVintage @SewbitsKristy #whimsicalwearablesCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-28 | So excited to be joining my dear friends Sally @DottyBeeVintage and Kristy @SewbitsKristy in a slow stitch collaboration called Whimsical Wearables. In this video I will show you how you can make a beautiful slow stitch necklace featuring vintage embroidered linens or special fabric. #whimsicalwearables
We will all be sharing videos of slow stitch wearable creations so please head over and subscribe to Sally and Kristy so you don’t miss their projects.
I also want to say a hug thank you to Rochelle from @GladysAndMaude for the inspiration for this necklace and to Annie and Tom @artyfartyannie for the 3D rings I am using for the necklace.
My lovely stitchy friend Sheryn has also let me know that Pauline Franklin has been making these vintage embroidery medallion style necklaces for a few years also.
A shout out too to @ValitasCreativeLife who hosts #opshopcrafter and this is a great project for those op shop or thrifty store and charity shop linen finds - particularly ones that might be damaged or shabby but still have beautiful embroidery.
I hope you enjoy this video and I know you’ll be in for a treat with Kristy and Sally’s videos too. Please feel free to join us too in this slow stitching collaboration. #whimsicalwearables #slowstitching #slowstitch
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineHow to dye doilies & yarn in vibrant colours | New coral reef project | Textile art | #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-25 | Sharing my method for colouring plain doilies, lace and yarn into a vibrant rainbow of colours using Derwent Inktense blocks.
Here’s a link to my earlier video showing dyeing of variegated yarn:
Tutorial: Make your own variegated yarn & thread with Inktense - adapt to other paints - slow stitch youtu.be/DgZJiHk7btA
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:
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
I hope you enjoy this tutorial and have a go and creating your own hand dyed doilies, lace, trims and yarns in a rainbow of vibrant colours 🤗
Cheers Christine
Create and craft with ChristineDecorative bird & stitch doodling ideas | textile art vintage | Fleur Woods inspired #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-23 | In this video I share ideas for slow stitching your own decorative blue bird and stitching doodling flowers including how to incorporate a vintage doily or linen.
This is part of my Fleur Woods inspired fabric collage that features vintage doilies and vibrant Freida Kahlo inspired hand painted laces and embellishments.
After all of the excitement, inspiration and joy of the Fleur Woods Textile and Fibre Art Retreat I couldn’t resist continuing to create and draw on the energy from the retreat.
It was such an incredible week with Fleur Woods fibre artist extraordinaire at the beautiful Green Door studios hosted by Zoe Wood. #slowstitching #artretreat
In this video I share continuing work on my textile and slow stitch collage piece that I will be progressively slow stitching heavily with lots of different stitches in differing combinations and using a variety of yarns, threads and wools.
I have added laces and doilies that I vibrantly coloured with Derwent Inktense blocks while at the Fleur Woods Retreat at Green Door studio’s.
I hope this continues to provide you with inspiration.
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 Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Martha from @marthamanigross Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Marnel from @miemieskeepsakes Misti from @mistikomakes Missy from @MissyMadeThis Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kateinthenest Susanna from @vintageblendstudio Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineVintage slow stitch & textile art haul for my birthday | part 2 #slowstitching #thriftythursdayCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-15 | Sharing an inspiring haul of vintage, slow stitching, quilting and textile art supplies that I received for my birthday.
My favourite kind of presents! #slowstitching #thriftyrhursday #textileart
With special thanks to Sally @DottyBeeVintage and Paula from @Craftaartissaurus for the beautiful gifts and to Annie from @artyfartyannie for all she does to build a beautiful creative community and support connections amongst us all.
I hope you enjoy opening these beautiful gifts with me and seeing a few more online thrifty bargains.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineVintage slow stitch & textile art haul for my birthday | part 1 #slowstitching #thriftythursdayCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-12 | Sharing an inspiring haul of vintage, slow stitching, quilting and textile art supplies that I received for my birthday.
My favourite kind of presents! #slowstitching #thriftyrhursday #quilting #textileart
With special thanks to Kristy from @SewbitsKristy (and stay tuned for part 2 with a package from my lovely friend Sally from @DottyBeeVintage which got misplaced under our hall table only to be found this morning!)
I hope you enjoy opening these beautiful gifts with me.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineAustralasian Quilt Convention 2025 | Amazing quilts & inspiration for textile artists #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-10 | Sharing my visit to the 2025 Australasian Quilt Convention today at the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.
So much wonderful inspiration for art quilts and quilting, textile art, slow stitch projects, and fabric creations plus lots of fabric and sewing supplies to look at or buy. #AQC2025
It was fantastic to see the quilt by Karen from @RailwayCottageStudio and the quilt by Kate from @kateinthenest
I hope you enjoy my little tour around the Australasian quilt convention and that you can take some inspiration for your own projects whether they be slow stitching, quilting or other fabric and textile art.
Please head on over to check out this video by @kendalltaylor5636 which shares some more inspiring glimpses from the AQC: youtu.be/sLvuEIT8ZbQ?feature=shared
It’s really inspirational to see what other people create and I’ve come away with lots of ideas for projects.
I hope you have a fantastic weekend and thanks again for watching.
Cheers Christine
Create and craft with ChristineSlow stitch rabbits | Easter bunny scrap fabric ideas create and craft #slowstitching #eastercraftsCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-06 | In this video I show you how you can use scraps of fabric, blanket and vintage linens to make sweet rabbits which are perfect for Spring, Easter or any time of year!
Once you cut out the shapes you can add slow stitching detail and then stitch them together using a range of different stitches.
I also show how you can finger crochet a little necklace for the rabbits and make a stuffed button using a Suffolk puff or yoyo.
And I share a rabbit made using the fabric and ric rac from my #nannastravellingricrac collaboration
Here’s a link to some other scrap fabric projects:
Make an easy slow stitch envelope pouch | beginner slow stitch project | #slowstitching #scrapfabric youtu.be/7c7AT8NndUQ
#Roxysjournalofstitchery still life background | weave & slow stitch fabric scraps | slow stitching youtu.be/ESQpUM99Gr0
Transform fabric scraps, orts & lace into a new fabric #Roxysjournalofstitchery #slowstitching ideas youtu.be/KdVuO1Gx1mI
Roxy’s Journal of Stitchery | Scrap fabric micro collage | textile art #scrapfabric #slowstitching youtu.be/VhxDlgIMCxo
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 like to visit and watch some videos:
Kristy from @SewbitsKristy Sally from @DottyBeeVintage Annie from @artyfartyannie Paula from @Craftaartissaurus Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Juanette from @JuanettesCraftingCorner Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Christina from @christinacreatesau Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kateinthenest Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406 Missy from @MissyMadeThis Susanne from @vintageblendstudio
I hope you enjoy this slow stitching project.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineA treasure trove of vintage embroidery transfers | #thriftythursday #vintagehaul #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-03 | Sharing a very special Thrifty Thursday archive of vintage and antique embroidery transfers from the archive of lovely Judy over at Lavender Lane High Tea. These will be so wonderful to preserve, share and use in our slow stitching and embroidery projects.
Let s know in the comments which designs you love best!
Here’s a link to the Kingston historical information on Semco: https://localhistory.kingston.vic.gov.au/articles/579
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 like to visit and watch some videos:
Kristy from @SewbitsKristy Sally from @DottyBeeVintage Annie from @artyfartyannie Paula from @Craftaartissaurus Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Christina from @christinacreatesau Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kateinthenest Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Happy Thrifty Thursday! #thriftythursday
With thanks to Sheri from @TurquoiseDreamingSheree who hosts #thriftythursday and Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife who hosts #opshopcrafter
I hope you’re having a lovely week. Happy thrifting and op shopping!
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineIdeas for decorative flower stitches | textile art vintage | inspired by Fleur Woods #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-04-01 | In this video I share ideas for interesting decorative stitches you can use for slow stitching flowers.
This includes weaving both anchored and loose, chain stitch, fly stitch, pistil like stitches, cast on stitches and drizzle stitches.
These colourful flowers are part of my Fleur Woods inspired fabric collage that features vintage doilies and vibrant Freida Kahlo inspired hand painted laces and embellishments.
After all of the excitement, inspiration and joy of the Fleur Woods Textile and Fibre Art Retreat I couldn’t resist continuing to create and draw on the energy from the retreat.
It was such an incredible week with Fleur Woods fibre artist extraordinaire at the beautiful Green Door studios hosted by Zoe Wood. #slowstitching #artretreat
In this video I share continuing work on my textile and slow stitch collage piece that I will be progressively slow stitching heavily with lots of different stitches in differing combinations and using a variety of yarns, threads and wools.
I have added laces and doilies that I vibrantly coloured with Derwent Inktense blocks while at the Fleur Woods Retreat at Green Door studio’s.
I hope this continues to provide you with inspiration.
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 like to visit and watch some videos:
Kristy from @SewbitsKristy Sally from @DottyBeeVintage Annie from @artyfartyannie Paula from @Craftaartissaurus Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Christina from @christinacreatesau Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineLove slow stitching? Want to try new ideas? Plus my first art exhibition #slowstitching #fibreartCreate and craft with Christine2025-03-29 | Do you love slow stitching? Do you want to learn about some new techniques to add to your slow stitching to create wonderful texture and interest?
In this video I share the first textile and fibre art piece that I will be exhibiting which features slow stitching and a range of different fibre art including felting, punch needle, embroidery, thread painting, beading, wrapping beads, thread wrapping and more.
I’m so excited to be exhibiting my art for the first time and I want to thank Fleur Woods Fibre Artist extraordinaire for inspiring, nurturing and encouraging me in my creative journey.
Thank you to all of you who support me on my creative adventures.
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 like to visit and watch some videos:
Kristy from @SewbitsKristy Sally from @DottyBeeVintage Annie from @artyfartyannie Paula from @Craftaartissaurus Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Leanne from @leannescraftycupboard Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Jen Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Suzie from @suzieqmakes Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from @thelasthomelyhouse Kate from @kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
I hope you enjoy this video and the new ideas I share for adding to your slow stitching projects.
Cheers, Christine Create and craft with Christine#ThriftyThursday vintage slow stitching haul and amazing antique laces #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-03-27 | Sharing a very special haul of gorgeous vintage slow stitching supplies from the lovely Judy at LavenderLaneHighTea and a beautiful bundle of vintage and antique laces. #slowstitching #thiftythursday
Such a beautiful bundle of supplies to incorporate in my slow stitch projects.
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 like to visit and watch some videos:
Kristy from @SewbitsKristy Sally from @DottyBeeVintage Annie from @artyfartyannie Paula from @Craftaartissaurus Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife Bec from @Sewbecurated Dawn from @dawnmeldrum1267 K3n from @k3n.clothtales Emily from @CollageQuilter Night Owl crafts from @cookingjennfer Becca from @willowhilldesigns7 Emma from @emmajonesvintagesewingbox Marion from @marionsworld24 Tori from @KoolKookyKreatures Kathy from @kamahskreations1260 Heather from @creepycutiecrafty Kate from@kate_stitching Kate from @kateinthenest Lynda from @lyndacreates Lynda from Icky Chic Designs @IckyChicDesigns Kaylee from @kayleehealy8406
With thanks to Sheri from @TurquoiseDreamingSheree who hosts #thriftythursday and Valita from @ValitasCreativeLife who hosts #opshopcrafter
I hope you’re having a lovely week. Happy thrifting and op shopping!
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineTextile Art | mark making | craft room thread storage #slowstitching Post Fleur Woods RetreatCreate and craft with Christine2025-03-24 | In this video I share how I store by threads and yarns in my craft room or studio for ease of access for this project. I also show how to do a pinwheel or spiderweb decorative stitch to create a fascinating circle or oval that is particularly effective with variegated thread. I also share kantha stitching as a stitch to link two pieces of fabric collage together as well as how you can add cross stitched to create a border for an area.
After all of the excitement, inspiration and joy of the Fleur Woods Textile and Fibre Art Retreat I couldn’t resist continuing to create and draw on the energy from the retreat.
It was such an incredible week with Fleur Woods fibre artist extraordinaire at the beautiful Green Door studios hosted by Zoe Wood. #slowstitching #artretreat
In this video I share continuing work on my textile and slow stitch collage piece that I will be progressively slow stitching heavily with lots of different stitches in differing combinations and using a variety of yarns, threads and wools.
I have added laces and doilies that I vibrantly coloured with Derwent Inktense blocks while at the Fleur Woods Retreat at Green Door studio’s.
I hope this continues to provide you with inspiration.
Be sure to check out videos from fellow slow stitching creatives including Sally from@DottyBeeVintage , Kristy from @SewbitsKristy and Annie from @artyfartyannie
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineScrap fabric slow stitch figs | #Roxysjournalofstitchery #scrapfabric #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-03-21 | In this video I show how you can ist scraps of fabric to collage into shapes or designs to use as part of your slow stitching projects.
This piece is inspired by the fruit prompt for Roxy’s Journal of Stitchery still life project.
In this video I show you how you can use fabric scraps to make shapes and motifs like figs to use as part of your slow stitching projects. The project I will be using these figs for is the Still Life project for Roxy’s Journal of Stitchery which has the prompt of fruit. #Roxysjournalofstitchery #slowstitching
I’m using steam a seam lite 2 to collage my scrap fabrics. The technique is inspired by the lovely Emily from @CollageQuilter who creates amazing pieces and shares her approach here on YouTube and through her books.
The figs are my own design and I really enjoyed playing with how to create light and shadow with scraps of fabric.
Here’s a link to the video where I shared the making of the collage quilter style ginger jar vase:
Make a fabric scrap collage vase | Roxy’s Journal of Stitchery vol 7 still life #slowstitching youtu.be/TA-dA6DqQJI
Here’s a link to the video where I made the background for this piece:
Here’s a link to the video where I added the flowers that are in and around the vase:
Please check out the beautiful projects being created by Sally from @DottyBeeVintage and Kristy from @SewbitsKristy and Annie from @artyfartyannie
This project is suitable for beginners to slow stitching and can be adapted to whatever supplies you have, whatever shape you want to cut out or whatever size you want to create.
Here’s a link to some other scrap fabric projects #scrapfabric #scrapideas
Use fabric scraps to make easy patchwork slow stitch rabbit bunting | fun slow stitching project youtu.be/5OmvvVFya5Q
Make an easy slow stitch envelope pouch | beginner slow stitch project | #slowstitching #scrapfabric youtu.be/7c7AT8NndUQ
#Roxysjournalofstitchery still life background | weave & slow stitch fabric scraps | slow stitching youtu.be/ESQpUM99Gr0
Roxy’s Journal of Stitchery | Scrap fabric micro collage | textile art #scrapfabric #slowstitching youtu.be/VhxDlgIMCxo
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineSlow stitching happy mail from @artyfartyannie and Pat P plus felting supplies #slowstitchingCreate and craft with Christine2025-03-19 | A joyful slow stitching happy mail of beautiful goodies from the lovely Pat and Annie from @artyfartyannie
So much inspiration is these packages and so thoughtful.
The slow stitching community really is the most thoughtful, sharing and caring community that there is.
Here’s a link to my playlist featuring videos from the Fleur Woods retreat I recently attended featuring fibre and textile art. It was such a joyful week!
I hope you enjoy seeing these gorgeous slow stitching supplies.
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristinePost Fleur Woods Retreat + vintage haul + dolphins | Part 3 #slowstitching #thriftythursdayCreate and craft with Christine2025-03-14 | After all of the excitement, inspiration and joy of the Fleur Woods Textile and Fibre Art Retreat I couldn’t resist continuing to create and draw on the energy from the retreat.
It was such an incredible week with Fleur Woods fibre artist extraordinaire at the beautiful Green Door studios hosted by Zoe Wood. #slowstitching #artretreat
In this video I share continuing work on my textile and stitch collage piece that I am now plan slow stitch heavily with lots of mark making and joyful embroidery.
In this video I share his I am approaching the stitching as well as an op shop or thrift store haul, plus colouring of a crochet bag using Derwent Inktense blocks. And finally lots of wonderful beach walks here in Mallacoota and the joy of seeing a pod of dolphins in the sea! #thriftythursday
I hope this continues to provide you with inspiration.
Be sure to check out videos from fellow slow stitching creatives including Sally from @DottyBeeVintage , Kristy from @SewbitsKristy and Annie from @artyfartyannie
Cheers, Christine
Create and craft with ChristineSunrise over Mallacoota #mallacoota #visitvictoria #sunriseCreate and craft with Christine2025-03-13 | ...Post Fleur Woods Retreat + vintage haul | Part 2 | Textile Art #slowstitching #thriftythursdayCreate and craft with Christine2025-03-11 | After all of the excitement, inspiration and joy of the Fleur Woods Textile and Fibre Art Retreat I couldn’t resist continuing to create and draw on the energy from the retreat.
It was such an incredible week with Fleur Woods fibre artist extraordinaire at the beautiful Green Door studios hosted by Zoe Wood. #slowstitching #artretreat
In this video I share continuing work on my textile and stitch collage piece that I plan to slow stitch heavily with lots of mark making.
In this video I share how I have added laces and doilies that I vibrantly coloured with Derwent Inktense blocks while at the Fleur Woods Retreat at Green Door studio’s.
In this video I also share a #thriftythursday haul of op shop goodies from Malkacoota as well as the beautiful local scenery from the drive down along the coast from the Southern Highlands to Malkacoota.
I hope this continues to provide you with inspiration.
Be sure to check out videos from fellow slow stitching creatives including Sally from @DottyBeeVintage , Kristy from @SewbitsKristy and Annie from @artyfartyannie