I love your projects. I have been very ill over the past couple of months and watched a lot of your videos in hospital and they really lifted my spirits. Now I have some projects to get going on once I feel up to it. Thank you!
Hi Kim, I am so sorry for your illness and hope you are on the mend. Sewing has been a great help for me and I am so glad you found inspiration in my videos. Merry Christmas to you, Julia
Another beautiful project Julia. You are inspiring me to start free motion stitching, and it is so fascinating about your handwriting, must be the movements.
Hi Julia this is so cute and would make a wonderful Mother’s Day or birthday gift for some lucky lady. I love using clothes lines and they can be found all over the place on my work. I made my lovely daughter-in-law a peg bag and a little make up purse using my granddaughters’ old dresses on the washing lines - she was so thrilled with these gifts. I really adore the whimsical details you add Julia you always bring something fresh and new to your work - so inspiring for us all. I hope you had a really fabulous holiday and the weather has settled a little for you all. Thank you for a great video Julia you always brighten my day. Big hugs and loves xxxxxxxx🙋🏻😘❤️ Dorothy
Hi Dorothy, I love clotheslines too- there's just something about them. I love, love, love your idea about using fabric from your granddaughter dress for the clothesline dresses. What a wonderful, meaningful gift. We are leaving Fl today and are heading back to the freezing cold of MN. I'm not looking forward to the cold and snow but I really miss my sewing machine! LOL. Have a good week. Julia
Just love to watch your creations for you have such a talent hope to learn free motion techniques soon. I have to get the settings right!! Enjoy your ideas,!
Hey Julia use used dryer sheets as a stabilizer for little things like this I just cut it away, some dryer sheets rip easy peasy :) have a great day, your little framed scene is darling.
Hi Julia I may have a great tip for everyone that enjoys these "shabby" fabrics - I buy DROP CLOTHS @ Walmart! They are have a really nice hand, off white, flecks of color @ times, slubby, cotton, textured, some have imperfections that need to be cut out or not. Get the largest one 6'x20' or something for $12!
Adorable! After seeing your video on the effects of the various mediums on fabric, I’ve started playing around on muslin to start. Very fun! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Julia I absolutely love your work it inspires me constantly. Can you tell me if you dilute the fabric medium that’s in your water brush please ? Cheers Jane
Hi, I use a fabric medium in the water brush. I use the GAC900 by Golden but there are many other brands. Your craft store should carry it. It is a bit heavier than water so the the paint or dye does not seep into the fibers. After it is dried you heat seat it so it's washable. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hi, most sewing machines are capable of doing the free-motion stitching. You have to disengage the feed dogs. This is either by lowering them with a lever or placing a plastic cover over them. Your manual should tell you how to lower the feed dogs. Also, you need a free motion quilting foot or a darner foot. If your machine did not come with the foot, you can purchase one to fit your machine. I have a Janome Memory Craft 8200. I also use a small Elna for sewing at craft shows etc. Hope this helps! Happy stitching. Julia
Hi Serena, It is called Osanburg cloth. Fabric stores usually have it in with their muslins. It is linen like and loosely woven. Thanks for watching! Julia
Hi, Most machines can free-motion. You need to be able to disengage the feed dogs, either by dropping them or covering with a plate. I have a small portable Elna that really does a great job and is not too expensive- around $350. Mine is several years old but I'm sure they still make a similar model. It only has a few utility stitches- no decorative stitches. Hope this helps- Julia
