What I love about this is that it gives me a direction to go in. It’s like a signpost popping up in my complex creative mind, which can sometimes overwhelm me into doing nothing. Thank you for taking the time to do this and share it with us. Community in action!

I've been really looking forward to this! I love watching the number of watches go up when the video has only been up for a few minutes, knowing there are many other keen beans here too!

Happy New Year !!! I'm excited to get started. It is early on the east coast of the U.S. and I must go make myself some coffee and a light snack and then come back to my computer and settle in for a fun hour !!! I'll be right back..... :-) One thing that I am still pondering.... and I already know the answer... LOL... is what size to make my pieces. I was thinking 6" x 8 " but then decided that might be too big although a 7 x 10 inch book would be nice. Or maybe 5 x 7 inches pieces in a 6 x 8 book..... which I think is the size of the book you made and are using..... if I remember correctly. My answer to my own question is: do not make my book yet. For the next few weeks, I will do many individual pieces on various sizes of base layer sheets of muslin and see how I like working on the various sizes...... then I can decide on the size of my future pieces and will know what size to make my book !!!!

Happy New Year Slow Stitching "Community" from Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia PA. I am thrilled to be a part of this 52 week global stitch along. Thank you immensely to k3n for your gracious time and giving spirit. Laurie

Happy New Year Longing to start this project but my stash is packed as I’m waiting to move. I intend to make 52 to turn into needlebooks as gifts for next Christmas for stitching friends.🎉

I am glad I found your videos. You are a welcome visitor in my room with your gentle voice and coloured remnants that get turned into yet more softness of fabric that in turn becomes another little wonder of an artfully made item.

I have not done anything like this before but I am recovering from a stroke and trying to get my hands to work again so this feels the ideal project. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. Happy New Year Kathryn and all of our stitching community, from Vera in Ireland ❤

In America we say gas rather than wind😂

Beautiful journal and lovely start ❤

I hear you about big dogs being better, I have a 14 year old 230 pound mastiff. he is a good boy, never did anything bad. I baby sat a lab, naughty little small dog. wrecked so much lol

This is one of my favorite quotes:

Happy New Year to you all those watching 😊

Being new to slow stitching and embroidery in general I find this quite calming as well as easily achievable. I’m calling this my “go with the flow” stitching project… I love the way it can be done with no plan. Making impromptu choices as one goes along. I also like the idea that they can be done rather quickly and not linger for days….same reason I prefer granny squares in crocheting…. Yes this will definitely be a great option to fill my spare time! Looking forward to more….thank you for sharing your experience….Happy New Year btw! Wishing EVERYONE the best for the upcoming year!

'Ruckle'. What a lovely word. Not only do I enjoy your happy wittering on, but I find it such a relief after plowing through KZread looking for something that is not AI speech. Thanks for your inspirational videos on cloth scraps. Makes my heart fair glow! 😊

Your channel was recommended by an artist friend and today I have just watched 2 weeks worth and subscribed. I will start at January 1 and catch up soon. Happy to find you and I love slow stitching. It is wonderful little bits to do while sitting at the bedside of my totally disabled quadriplegic husband. I can now do 2 things at once that I love. Thank you.

Invisible basting is a game changer ! I’m working on my boro inspired cover but will keep up with individual pieces weekly. Also I need to go back and see how you put the pages in your journal. I’m really loving your videos 😊❤

Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

I just today found your channel (7-10-24) and can't decide if I should start with week one and try to catch up or just "jump in" half way through. 😂 Listening to you is so relaxing and sewing is a form of meditation for me. Can't wait to cut up Grandma's stained tablecloth and get started.

Oh I love this! Stitching scraps! Insignificant bits that for some reason I kept and eventually joined to make a story - something lovely. Thanks💜

I'm late to the party but it's been lovely to watch your week 1. Connection - weaving with threads. So beautiful!