Stitch Meditations with Liz Kettle

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3 жыл бұрын

Stitch Meditation is a creative mindful practice that helps you reduce stress and increase mindfulness while developing your stitch skills!
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@juststartingover2735 3 ай бұрын

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💖💖💖💖

@Textileevolution 3 ай бұрын

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

@juststartingover2735 3 ай бұрын

@@Textileevolution i am not on any social media, but thank you.

@vanessacosta8347 2 жыл бұрын

I found this video at the right time , I am going through some rough moments. I love hand sewing ,but always thought that I have to have a project. But you made me realise today, that I can relax and just enjoy the process, the materials, without any expectations of an end product. Thank you 😊 x

@Textileevolution 2 жыл бұрын

I have found this process perfect for those rough times. Hope it has helped you get through it.

@petras6017 6 ай бұрын

❤...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 🌈

@Textileevolution 6 ай бұрын

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.

@petras6017 5 ай бұрын

@@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. 🌈

@sybilleperreault6239 2 ай бұрын

I love this video. I can relate to so much you talked about. I love doing French knots. They are great for filling in empty spots.

@Textileevolution 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much Sybille, I am glad you liked it. I hope you will give Stitch Meditation a try. It is life changing.

@juststartingover2735 7 ай бұрын

I needed this today, thank you.

@juststartingover2735 3 ай бұрын

OMG you really are my twin brain😂 i had to get my stuff sorted and organized before I could settle down and just get to it.

@Textileevolution 3 ай бұрын

I love finding twin brain friends!

@helengibson8196 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video and the whole concept of stitch meditations. Thank you Liz for sharing this with us. 🌷

@LizKettle 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Helen.

@lindab8078 2 жыл бұрын

I've just got into slow stitching after years of cross stitch and other fabric pursuits and I found your video so helpful. It will take off the pressure to have a "finished" piece and allow me to just enjoy the process while improving my stitching skills. Off to google more about Liz. ❤

@Textileevolution 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Linda, I am so glad you found it helpful. I have a free Facebook Group for Stitch Meditation if you are on Facebook. You can also follow the hashtag #stitchmeditation on Instagram. Of course there is my website too. Just let me know if you have any questions.

@Olhamo Жыл бұрын

totally resonate with "i'm done". just returning to all things painting, textile, art, after a year of grief. the time is right.

@Textileevolution Жыл бұрын

It may sound strange to let the piece tell you its direction or when it is finished but it works so well for me 😀

@kirstencook1439 Жыл бұрын

🥰 keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff Beautiful person 👍 The 🖖 continue with your creative energy travels 🤗💚🙏💜🕊️

@Textileevolution Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kirsten!

@barbarakirby2740 Жыл бұрын

Yes oh Yes I Love French Knots. I'm enjoying your video, so glad I found it. I'm just beginning Stitch Meditation. Thanks for sharing!

@Textileevolution Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Stitch Meditation Barbara. It is a fabulous practice. If you are on Facebook I have a Stitch Meditation group that is very lovely, a great place to share your pieces.

@catincj5162 Жыл бұрын

I so relate to this. I am just getting back to stitching and finished my first project. And it just took me to such a peaceful place. Love your style. Subscribed. and can’t wait to see where this journey takes me

@karenwalshroe6286 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to take your class at Art and Soul in Portland in March. You are very inspiring and do beautiful work!

@Textileevolution 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen! Thank you so much for your nice comments. I love inspiring people. I am really looking forward to teaching in-person at Art and Soul. See you then!

@lottiephillips7805 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful. I have just become interested in slow stitching and this gave me lots of pointers to start. Thank you so much and best wishes from Lottie in England.

@Textileevolution 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad it was helpful Lottie.

@candystickley3368 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining this meditation process of yours. I'm just going to try this. I get overwhelmed trying to do big projects and then don't do them. I'm gonna start small.

@Textileevolution Жыл бұрын

I am happy the explanation helped Candy. Let me know how it goes!😃

@samaralbanna3792 6 ай бұрын

Am glad I found your page , found it interesting ❤

@Textileevolution 6 ай бұрын

Hope you will be able to try it Samara. 🌺

@debhulks 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely insightful person.

@rachelharris-sparks7168 3 жыл бұрын

Yes “audition”...and asking them piece who it wants to play with! I say, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”

@rachelharris-sparks7168 3 жыл бұрын

No rules-only pleasing self! A sense of freedom-release.

@rachelharris-sparks7168 3 жыл бұрын

Off numbers....yes.

@Textileevolution 3 жыл бұрын

well thank you Deb Hulks

@juliegolub2602 2 жыл бұрын

Love it ❤️

@Textileevolution 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Julie

@autumnfoxandrabbitcrafts Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video...I need to get back into the practice of this. Here in the UK it's know as slow stitch. There's even a Facebook group for it!! I like stitch meditation much better though!xx

@Textileevolution Жыл бұрын

I am happy you liked it Samantha! Apologies for taking so long to reply, I was teaching out of the country and just now getting back into the flow. Stitch Meditation is a little different from slow stitch....they are cousins I guess you could say. The main difference is that Stitch Meditation is meant to be a way of meditation similar to a walking meditation. Stitch is the rhythm that aids meditation for those like me who have a mind that needs help to slow down.

@juststartingover2735 7 ай бұрын

Love your rule “Can’t take a stitch out.” I needed that rule! 👍

@Textileevolution 7 ай бұрын

Everyone needs that rule! 😁It can be very difficult at the beginning but take a deep breath and keep stitching. The beauty of something made with your hands is in it's imperfections. ❤

@neilstephen6761 6 ай бұрын

Loved the video Happy 🎉

@Textileevolution 2 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you! I hope you will give it a try

@SilverPennyArtisans 7 ай бұрын

I am so happy I found this video. What do you do with the finished pieces?

@Textileevolution 2 ай бұрын

I have a video that addresses that question. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZ6mqrB908WpfaM.html

@hummerklein4902 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done

@Textileevolution 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hummer!

@joydavis3089 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video

@Textileevolution Жыл бұрын

Most welcome Joy! I hope you give it a go.

@rachelharris-sparks7168 3 жыл бұрын

Wabi-Swabi

@judyglasson2119 2 жыл бұрын

You should look at the camera. It's very disconcerting having you look off to the side.

@LizKettle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input. I was being interviewed so I was looking at the interviewer.

@judyglasson2119 2 жыл бұрын

@@CherylBrunetteTV No I haven't. Liz Kettle explained why that was happening. I did find it disconcerting and mentioned it to her in case she didn't realise. It did not need you to weigh in, whoever you are.

@judyglasson2119 2 жыл бұрын

@@LizKettle Thanks for replying Liz. I didn't mean to be rude.

@Textileevolution 2 жыл бұрын

@@judyglasson2119 no worries Judy. It is probably time I re-shoot that video as it is at least 7 years old. Constructive criticism is never bad.

@deniseleavitt6630 3 ай бұрын

She is looking at a person talking to her.

@juststartingover2735 7 ай бұрын

I get so caught up in “planning” (choosing the pieces and add-ons to make it look good) that Im mentally worn out and/or out of time to get to stitching 🫤 its that perfectionism that kills the “easy” part of what should be a relaxing time. Im working on it but its a challenge.

@Textileevolution 7 ай бұрын

Two of the hardest things to let go of are planning and perfection...you are not alone in that. Letting go and seeing what emerges can feel incredibly stressful because it takes us out of the comfort of what is known into the unknown. Some things to ponder for you: Why does it matter if it looks good? Who gets to define 'good' for you? Perfection is a learned behavior. It is often culturally considered to indicate superior moral or intellectual status but it is unattainable and at the root of so much unhappiness. You may want to try stitching on one single fabric rather than creating a collage. If your fabric has a design stitch over it with no regard to it....sometimes it is helpful to stitch from the reverse side. Trust your self above all.