Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy the stitching process.

Glad you liked it!!

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks so much.

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

What a great use of those leaves and flowers!

Thanks! Give it a try!

Thanks!

Glad you enjoyed it!

I have not. What a great idea!

Thanks. I think the glycerine soaked leaves will be preserved and remain more "lifelike" when used in stitching. While you can try stitching through or into the leaf, I would be concerned about the stitches (closest to the edges) tearing or 'bleeding' glycerine or some substance.

@@DanielaMellen oh, I didn't consider or realize that the glycerine might bleed. Thanks.

Yes you can! And thank you for the idea, I'll do a video on cleaning/sanitizing found feathers!

@@DanielaMellen Thank you 👍❤️

@@DanielaMellen Hi from down under in Australia. Have you done the video on cleaning/sanitising feathers? I love feathers but am concerned about cleaning. Thanks so much for what you do and share I appreciate your time and ideas

@@leannesawtell1155 Yes! Here's the link...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKhlqc9m0r-vg30.html Hope you find it helpful. How to Clean & Santitize Feathers To Use in Artwork and Slow Stitching

Yes I do! The leaf is dry and brittle, and off color, but still intact. I did a follow up video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZx-iNxiqJ-pen0.html showing some of the deterioration. Thanks for asking!

That's true, the leaf dries. It''s a different effect and one that I like. The stitching has contained the dried leaf, years later. Stitching found objects, or specifically leaves, may not be a technique that you prefer.

The leaf should keep in place because the stitches create a cage. If the variety of leaf is highly brittle, than the leaf could eventually crumble. So, if you want to use a leaf, as opposed to a feather or something longer lasting, choose a variety that is more durable, use an artificial leaf, or a preserved one. I may do a video with an update of the leaf since many people are curious. Thanks for asking.

It does. Here's a quick update video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZx-iNxiqJ-pen0.html

That's a very good question. There is a good possibility that could happen. So far, it's been a few months, it's dried, but still intact. I think a lot depends on the type of leaf used and how the piece is stored. I store my flat, in a dry area.

Most probably. I'll keep you posted as to how much, but I suspect that will vary by type of leaf, etc. These are from a flowering bush, and will become dry and paperlike. But, I think the stitching will hold it in place, unless it decays into pieces.

@@DanielaMellen Love it! 🌿

@@tanniedh9832 Hi I was thinking of maybe keeping the thread long on the back. If you would be able to go back later and tighten (for shrinkage). Please give us a leaf update.😀 Laura

i love it. Are suggesting the same type of stitch for the other items? Will they stay? Fall now. have been gathering those beautiful fall leaves.I will adopt your creativity. Thank you for all your teachings

True.