Textile Evolution is a community, founded by Liz Kettle, where you can learn techniques, explore her favorite question 'what if...' and bravely make art from the heart. Whether you are a traditional quilter who wants to dip into the art quilt pool, a fiber artist looking to expand your skills or a mixed media artist who wants to play with fabric join us as we explore the world of fiber and stitch.
We invite you to discover the Stitch Meditation® process and become part of the meditative stitching movement!
45 minutes ago the idea of painting and printing fabrics popped into my head. I came up with using stamps and stencils. Then your video popped up and I'm even more excited and inspired by your work. Thanks for putting this out there!😊
This is a great video. I was a sewer and now mix media and photog. Artist. Aren’t there other products similar to Misty Fuse? My store did not have that exact one.
Hi Deborah, Most fusible webs will work on other substrates. Experiment with what you have. I would stay away from the heavy no-sew ones if you plan to add stitch. Playing is the name of the game!😄
I have started stressing watching this. I am not comfortable with frayed edges. they bring out a lot of emotional remembrances for me .I have fought to adapt to doing something that goes against my comfort zone ,just to fit in with sewing world as the frayed look is rife .and I feel only failure because I hate it.
Jan, this practice is meant to bring peace and mindfulness. There isn't any reason to use frayed fabrics if they don't add to your peace and mindfulness. Make it work for you. Maybe you would enjoy stitching on a larger piece of fabric over many days that you have prepared in advance with the edges turned under.
i just ordered a kit from textile evolution.....I can't wait!! your laundry basket filled with squares that represent the peaceful moments spent just sent me to the moon and back. I am looking so forward to enjoying slow stitching this way. i am a quilter ....25+ years but all my scraps were given away to a group that teaches newbies in quilting....plenty of yardage too. A lifetime of collecting now will make another generation of creatives. I surely hope!! Your videos are so fun. thank you thank you....
Thanks for your tutorial. I have a huge roll of parchment paper that I often use with other fusible web. Could I use the parchment paper instead of buying a teflon sheet? I hate buying so many things for projects where I'm trying to recycle materials. Thanks!
Mine are 4" square which is 10.16 cm. Your size doesn't have to be the same but if it is too large they become a project which we are trying to avoid in order to be in creative flow.
I think it is a waste of so much .money time etc. and a big basket to boot? what would people think after you are gone and they find all that just sitting in a basket?
Like most artist's families they will sell them for a massive profit years after I am dead. Thank you though, you have given me an idea to distribute them to my students as an after death gift. ❤
I liked the orange on turquoise. I had no expectations seeing it for the first time. Sometimes it’s the difference between our expectations and results that we don’t like.
What a fantastic video! Thank you. Texting from Created Butte on a quilting but I have been trying to think of new crafts for myself and granddaughter and this is it! Gorgeous work!
OMG I am claustrophobic and seeing this work room makes me catch my breath😂 Would love to have so much access but I wouldnt be able to work in there. However, I know some people are absolutely comfortable this way. All good, to each their own. Thank you for sharing your space and good information 💖
New here..and I completely relate to how you came to stitch meditation. Slow stitch, hand embroidery, etc is the only thing that has enabled me to slow my brain. My type A need for perfection made other hobbies I tried (painting, knitting etc) just gave me more stress. Hand stitching is just quiet and focuses my attention, time goes by peacefully. And I keep my pieces small, too, otherwise its as you said…a project that causes stress. Its like you have watched my evolution from stress to peace and put it into words. Thank you💖💖💖💖
There is this crazy magic that happens with stitch....especially when you let go of perfection. I have two Facebook groups if you want a bigger community. Stitch Meditation and 100dayStitch Meditation Challenge. Both are full of beautiful people
Just found your channel and wondering where you have been all my life. Your talent and ideas are exactly what I need right now! Question- would Osnaburg be appropriate for a handmade book cover? Thank you!
Hi Mary Ann! Welcome! I have a lot of tutorials on Patreon that will eventually get posted here so check back. I use Osnaburg for so many things including book covers. I usually back it with flannel for hand or machine stitching. When making a hard book with book board I fuse the two layers right to the book board.
If you draw or paint in a sketchbook, you don’t usually get asked “what are you going to do with it?” So it’s annoying if someone makes you feel stupid for enjoying stitching without having an end goal for it. This video was great.
@@oberglabs I have a call out to my fellow screen makers to see who is making them. So far Susan Price has responded She sells on Etsy as PGFiber2Art . I will post any others if I find them.
Hi Liz, I I'm so glad I found your channel, I'm going through bit of a tough time mentally at the moment. I do try to meditate for 10 mins a day, but I'm not always consistent. I've been cross stitching for many years, which is great, but I do have to unpick stitches sometimes. I have tried slow stitching with scraps of fabric, but I plan too much ,pick out every stitch that isn't perfect, then end up discarding it. I'm going to stitch a long piece that I can add to each day. I started it this morning, and was surprised to see half an hour had passed, I thought it was a few minutes! I didn't unpick any wonky stitches! 😁 It's VERY calming. Thankyou so much for this video, I think it will help a lot of people.
Hi Sue! I am happy you found your way here. It is sometimes so amazing how we find just what we need sometimes. If you want more support or to just to hang out with people doing the same thing, I have a Facebook group (Stitch Meditations) and I am running a 100 Days Of Stitch Meditation challenge on Facebook that just started facebook.com/groups/100daysofstitchmeditation 🧵🪡❤
@@Textileevolution yes, I do. I liked the simplicity of the running stitch. I did a small Kawandi Quilt recently and enjoyed the simplicity of the running stitch that I used to sew down the fabric bits and pieces.
@@Textileevolution yes I intend to, thank you. I too find it difficult to meditate. I have been slow stitching for a little while but there is usually activity around me. Your pieces are beautiful. They are simple but capture that moment’s quiet narrative. I have so many wonderful fabrics. I love the colours and designs, but I balk at cutting them up because I fear I won’t do them justice. Stitching just for the sake of stitching gives me permission to create without worrying about the end product. That resonates with me. Again, thank you 😊
@@horatiobear4099 You are not alone in the fear you won't do them justice. My friends and I have a saying- Pillage the Dragon's Hoard. Meaning use the good stuff with wild abandon. 😆 Stitch Happy!
Hello Liz, I have just enjoyed your video and am going to try this stitch meditation for myself. I'm recovering from serious illness and have found traditional meditation irritating. I'm not good at it at all. Thank you for sharing this idea. I have done most kinds of needlecraft and do enjoy them especially embroidery but my stitching always had a purpose and an end product that always needed to be as perfect as I could make it. Love Vera in Northern Ireland ❤
Hi Vera, Stitch Meditation has been a vital part of my healing and I hope you find the same benefits. The most difficult part for most people is letting go of the idea of usefulness and perfection. I know I have to be very careful about perfection as it loves to tempt me back to it's clutches. If you are on Facebook I have a Stitch Meditation group and I just started a 100 day Stitch Meditation challenge. They are both free and everyone is welcome.
Thanks Mary! I hope you will give it a try. If you are on Facebook I have a Stitch Meditation group and I just started a 100 day Stitch Meditation challenge. They are both free and everyone is welcome.
Happy you are here Mary! Sorry I took so long to reply....April was a crazy month. 😬 I have gotten to where I mostly use the straight and running stitch...so many possibilities!
❤...so good to be here. The algorism brings me to your channel. After relaxing while listening to your explications, i will start to meditate in a samilar way. I surched for such a nice way of spending time with myself by making and creating simple art "projekts" ups 😮🤭... Greatings from germany 🌈
Welcome Petra! I am so happy you found me. This process is really wonderful. If you are on Facebook and want to connect to more people doing this form of meditation I have a Facebook group Called Stitch Meditations.
@@Textileevolution Thanks for your kindness. I don't use Facebook,...it's to much connection and information "for my ADS Mind"(don't know, if you understand my "english" 😬) , but i enjoy your videos. 🌈
Do you think Misty Fuse is strong enough to use to fuse a card onto fabric (versus fabric to card as shown in your tutorial)? I only have one shot to fuse my card, as I don't have a duplicate. thank you
great question. First, if I have something that is irreplaceable I will often scan or photograph it and use that in the work. Next, how thick is the card? Will the piece be stabilized with a support or something that will be handled? I used it with great success on vintage papers. You can always use two layers of Misty Fuse if it is heavier paper. I also add stitching so that will further secure the card/paper. Let me know if that was helpful.
