I'm a potter and found art/mixed media artist, and something I've learned is - you work to the piece's time, not your own. Each project has its own pace. Sometimes finding it is the challenge, sometimes accepting it is the challenge, and sometimes working to it is the challenge.
@@CathyHay Aw, you're welcome! And also thank you - your videos have helped me quite a bit through the past two years - the most difficult years of my life so far. Watching a fellow creative person struggle and overcome has been both entertaining and encouraging, and I thank you very very much for that.
@@EmmaOnATangent Oh I'm so glad to hear that. When I hear that there is real purpose behind what I'm doing - and it's more than just distraction or entertainment - it's very fulfilling to hear. The last couple of years has been rough for me too. I'm glad to help!
The thing anyone who creates realises is that creation has its own time. You cannot rush what is to be. It is like asking the sun to burn less brightly, the sky to be green and fish to fly like birds. When you relax into it and release the expectations, that is when you actually get what you want and what you are most proud of. Happy to see the slow and in its time make from you.
I love your comment, Jenn, yes. This is exactly the reason creativity helps us make sense of a crazy world; it reminds us to stop trying to control all the things and just surrender to the process. I saw a quote translated from the writings of Lao Tzu the other day (on the tag of my teabag!) - Nature never hurries, and yet everything is done.
Another hint is to want what you get. Try and try again. At some point you will reach your (currently) optimal result. Then, keep going. You get better with every iteration. Keep them all and treasure them as signs of progress. (But, as I’m a knitter, I unravel and reuse yarn until I get a fabric I want to keep. 💙)
It's so right though. I do all kinds of hands-on stuff at work (drywall repairs, carpentry, painting, flooring, plumbing, etc) that ALWAYS takes extra time, even that odd occasion when nothing goes wrong (I'm thankful I'm paid by the hour not by the job, so I can afford to take the time to get it right so I'm happy with it and so is the person who's going to be using it). This is why I almost never have sewing deadlines (aside from the odd gift or something), it'll get finished when it gets finished.
@@BlackDawnYaoiLover True, which is why hard deadlines are hard in both definitions of the word (difficult and immovable), and I forgive myself soft (arbitrarty) deadlines or just don't bother with them at all. I do find I'm more motivated when I have a hard deadline but those are rare for me since I'm more a historybounder than cosplayer.
Thank you very much! It does depend on the scenario - if I'm tired, unsure, less than confident, it can still revert to a whisper, but when I speak to camera it's sounding pretty darn good most of the time. :)
@@CathyHay I noticed this in your last video as well and it brought a smile to my face. I had to tell my boyfriend your story, it felt like such a big win. Reclaiming your voice, bit by bit. I dont know you, but Im still so proud of you. The quality of video content is also awesome and I learn something new from each upload.❤
Delighted to see Priorattire mentioned, that was a fun video and it's always lovely to see the community uplift each other. You're not being slow, you're being careful and methodical. Heaven knows that going back and fixing a mistake takes three times as long as just doing it right the first time, so really you're saving yourself time. I hope you can really get into this embroidery and just enjoy the process.
My life is currently filled with stress towards the uncertain. Your videos force me to stop for a second and remind me to breathe, that it's ok and not to loose hope with my personal projects. I'm not sure how to thank you enough for that.
I too am stressed about what our Governments are up to. What stunts they will pull next. Good for you to find something beautiful to help distract you. I think we will be ok in the end if we JUST SAY NO? ❤️🐾
Honestly, the way you work is such an inspiration for me to live my life without expecting anything else from myself other than what is relevant. Rushing, worrying myself sick, perfectionism... all of these were making me stressed rather than productive. I try to challenge myself to do things at my own pace now. Thank you for this series!
I am a quite novice craftsperson, but have been viewing this channel for 2+(?) years. This traveling life of sewing obviously is not only exciting, but healing. Looking forward to the future videos by Cathy. Kudos to Dad of Cathy for quite the ingeniously crafted device to make all this possible!
Hearing you talk about projects taking time (and being nice to yourself about it) was so encouraging and exactly what I needed to hear right now. My day job takes priority and it can so often be discouraging seeing other creators whip things out in a week, while it takes me a month or two. But I have to remember to make the most of the time I have, and be kind to myself when I have to pause a project.
Wow, what an entreprise! My grandma was doing the embroydery on a hand held round frame, no matter how big the area. But this is a whole new league. So interesting!
@@CathyHay she was a little bit too practical. She was darning the socks by the point that the soles were only darning, merryilly holding on to each other. The feet massage was guaranteed, not necesarilly in a good way
Wonderful, Cathy! You're right to not get stressed about getting on quickly with this project. It has to fit round your life and it's like a treat to get back to it when you have time. Love the thing about giving your Dad an engineering project. That would have been me a few years ago. Dad, please can you help... and he would have been delighted to. Sadly now passed on, but ever remembered. These videos are absolute gems. Thank you for letting us join you.
I believe every new maker, and buyer of said items, would benefit from watching some /one of this series. We, as makers, should not put pressure on ourselves to finish quickly. Mostly it's a journey that doesn't take you straight from A to B, even if you think it will at the start. Your "process" is utterly inspiring. Thank you.
I’m clicking on the videos of this so quickly not just because I’m terribly interested in how you were going to travel with such a thing, or how long it would actually take but also, I can not wait to see you in this purple velvet! It’s such a regal color and you’ll look so regally glorious in it! Loving watching the long process. It’s a good reminder for all of us that creation takes time.
Thank you very much! That's something I keep forgetting to do - visualise the outcome. When I see myself in my mind's eye in the finished garment (even, dare I say, mentally plan what the reveal could look like!) it draws me forward.
@@CathyHay it’s important to keep up the excitement when it’s taking a long time, I know it is for me. But, oh my, can’t you just see the twirl?! 😍 I appreciate you sharing such a special project with us.
Kudos to the person who does the subtitles! Not only are they flawless, they're whimsical and so worth turning on. Even if you don't have hearing/intelligibility/having to be quiet issues, the subtitles will make you smile.
Thank you for noticing that! They're done by an outside company and then I fine tune them myself for anything they misheard - and I have a little fun with them!
This coat is going to be glorious! Also it is inspiring to hear you speak about the importance of taking your time to do arts and crafts, I struggle with the fact that I rarely allow myself to take this time and either rush through it and its not well done, or abandon the idea completely. I have to work on that too! Thank you Cathy, I wish you'll find what you're looking for in your travel.
I honestly love that the progress is so "slow" (although with everything else you have going on business and travel wise any progress is impressive and commendable) because it means that I get more videos! And I always so look forward to these. I'd almost be sad if it were done quickly and I'd get to see the final product already because I love seeing the in-depth process. Something about the pace and the detail just feels so much more relaxed. It also gives you a sense of the effort and passion she puts into her craft to do it well and with care.
Leila, I agree completely. I love seeing the in-depth process, and it encourages me to pick up my craft, even for a little bit, and work on it for a bit.
@@e.d.3993 for sure! It definitely makes it feel more approachable and less overwhelming. That I can do my own projects in little fits and bursts without feeling guilty about it, it's just the pace that works for me between other obligations. A good rest without the expectations of productivity. I do it for my own enjoyment, after all.
It also feels more like I get to follow along with the work in real time to a degree and so it's less overwhelming. Some TH-camrs will finish a whole project in one video which is amazing but also hides how long things like this actually take or can take and so the speedy ones can make you feel down on yourself whereas this feels like a cozy hang out with a friend sipping tea and doing needlework. I wonderful break from the rush.
Clicked this video for finding out if velvet embroidery is possible for me… and here I am feeling grateful to have my mind blown when you said that you did this as a way to lose track of time and the project might take much longer than expected, to make peace with the slow process…. I am immensely grateful to hear it… I needed that in my life! You have no idea, those words of yours just hit the perfect spot!! ❤ Thankyou!
I'm glad you found a way to make the flower blossoms, that does not entail clipping them out with tiny scissors. The punch will still be a bit laborious, but you seem to do "laborious" with patience and enthusiasm. To paraphrase the old line from TV's "Mission Impossible": "Good luck, Mrs. Phelps!"
Cathy, it all takes as long as it takes. The fact is you have made huge progress! You've been moving around not only a single country, but the planet! And running a business. AND Foundations Revealed. *AND* teaching. Be kind to yourself! Much love and many hugs.
Hey your frame looks like skis! Usually the airlines have a box and place for skis! You are absolutely braver than me. Houseless with velvet! I am absolutely here for the time schedule YOU create!
I haven’t watched you for a while….and now listening to you…..your voice is coming back…..beautifully …..I love to watch you and Bernadette….you both have taught me so much. ❤
The precision required in setting up this embroidery project can’t be rushed. I’m in no hurry for this project to end, enjoying every delicious step along the way!
The first big embroidery project I did was my favorite old washed-to-soft Levi's blue jeans in 1975. It was the fashion of the day. It was a challenge to embroider a fully assembled pair of trousers, such as the legs, the back pockets without sewing them shut, etc. I needed several sizes of hoops, lots of thread, needles and patience. I started with some iron on patterns, but graduated to hand drawn very quickly. I loved those jeans. Being very young and learning along the way, even after my beautiful jeans were finished, I didn't know I would never be able to launder them as I always had. They had to be treated delicately and never ever tossed into the clothes dryer again. But oh my did I feel fashionable and proud.
I love following your journey. It reminds me of the art of tai chi, the ebb and flow with the outside forces and not against them… keeps the ship at sail. It’s clearly a marathon.
Ok, Cathy, just did a wholehearted plug for folks to join FR, because it is actually rather an amazing thing you offer, and I love your team. BUT, I also am enjoying the slow making as that is kind of how my life is at the moment, so it is nice to see someone else in that mode. So wanted to say thank you for that too. It helps knowing that it is ok to be that way, because sewing right now is my refuge and peaceful place. Happy travels, Lynne
Love it! I left my beloved Colorado last year to travel. Just me, my dog, and my crafting supplies. Am loving the inspiration but do miss a "permanent " place to craft. Love being able to step into your world occasionally. You bring joy to my heart. Enjoy CO.
Lovely to see you again. Projects do take a lot of time and rethinking don't they? I've had to in some ways re-landscape my parents' yard. It's going to take multiple years. It has already required a lot of rethinking and who knows how it will turn out. At least everything is alive for now.
I don't think I've commented on a video before. Ever. I came across your digital journey on Friday, and I felt compelled to end that cycle. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch your content this weekend. I'd love to be an active creative in my community one day, and I think you have a lot of stories on here that I could learn from. Looking forward to keeping up with both your creative work and your personal journey. - Olivia
Hi Cathy Loved your video. I actually find a kind of peace in u your "slow go" manner of doing this beautiful masterpiece. I can (and can't due to the beauty ) wait for the end result
I love seeing your updates, Cathy. What an adventure you are on!🤩 Also, thank you so much for the wonderful reminders to take it slow - I needed to hear that. I'm very hard on myself, but this video and so many of your others have an abundance of wisdom that is just the inspiration and motivation that I need to keep trying my best as a *very* beginner maker (as well as in other areas of my life). The Walking Skirt Course in Foundations Revealed is brilliant and has far exceeded my expectations. Thanks again 🌺
I'm so glad you're enjoying the Course! The Mentors and the Editorial team really are pouring their hearts and souls into it and I think it shows. Thank you also for your kind comments on my videos. I aim for this to be more than entertainment, always. I'm glad it helps.
Brilliant!❤ I love how you you carried the fabric and mailed the frame…but how ever will you be transporting the mounted fabric to your next home spot? Hand carrying? Thank you so much for sharing your journeys. I’m getting ready to move house overseas and hope to take as much of the studio stuff and library with me as makes sense… but yes, there’s a lot of ‘letting go’ as I transition from my married life to widowhood and dream up my hopes and plans for the next chapters of my life. You’re an inspiration and guide. ❤🥰
Hi Elisabeth! Fortunately I'm staying in one town over the next couple of months, so hopefully I can both finish this piece and plan the project to come to a neat point before I shift back to the UK. I'm so glad this is helpful as you go through your own transition into the next chapter. All the best to you - do come back and keep us updated on how that goes.
Cathy just love your videos and your projects so artistic and visually beautiful and your narration spot on an so appealing to listen to again I love it😊
I haven’t watched in a bit, sort of roar sting in my adhd interested but I listen to TH-cam while I work in my studio. I think I pick an excellent video to jump back in! Thank you!
So happy to hear from you. I love all that you do and how hard it is, the finished project will be amazing. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us and you look wonderful. Happy stitching.
Thank you. In this world here everything allways is so fast this is perfect to remind us of real time, how slow/fast we actually do things. Stress down and enjoy the experience and journey of making every piece of work. I am just to finish my first pair of 1840ies trousers for my husband. I’ve loved and enjoyed and been terrified of it the whole time, and now when I see the result I am so happy about all the learning I’ve gained. Taking it slow, think a bit before do, be best friend with my ripper.. That’s been my sewing life in this project. 😅
What exciting adventures you have planned!! I'm so thrilled for you!!!!! To quote an old standby, "It's not about the destination, it's about the journey". Enjoy the process as only you can, as only you know works for your heart's pleasure, and with the unique joy that you have for this particular project. I started a memory quilt before sustaining a head injury. It took more than a year to get up the nerve to try sewing again and i thought that the quilt would be a good simple reintroduction. It was, but I discovered that I no longer liked the original pattern so I scrapped it and began again. I took my time, getting it just how I wanted it. When I was finished, a loved one who rushed through life at breakneck speed commented "It's about time, don't you think?!" It was an enlightening moment for me as someone who always bashed myself for not accomplishing things fast enough(aka the speed of the world's expectation). I realized that the goal of that particular project wasn't only about the finished product, it was equally about remembering my dear friend as I quietly forged myself a snuggle quilt of her flannel pyjamas. I am so glad that I did take my time, enjoying the process and thinking of her as I worked rather than rushing through. I have a piece that is SO much more meaningful because I have both memories connected to it. Best wishes for you and your lovely project!!!
"shit always takes longer than you want it too!" Its nice to see that everyone feels that way. (not "nice" but you know what I mean) I am in graduate school right now and I feel like this constantly! X project was supposed to be done in a month, its taking 3... I was supposed to have my proposal done by June 1st and submitted to my committee, I still haven't heard back from one of the, I'm working on my next written draft and etc. etc. Its difficult because being ambitious is good, but the stress and anxiety that comes with being ambitious makes getting work done, and feeling proud and happy with that work near impossible. I appreciate your videos because it helps me reset and realize that "adult" things, just take a long freaking time and you can't control most of it, and that's OK.
Lovely video, and as someone who is lucky enough to be spending more time with my dad, your 'interesting engineering project' is my 'I want to build/learn how to do this' 😆 He's teaching me scything this summer - something his dad taught him ☺️ I love your videos as a change of pace to other YTers, as I tend to jump from one thing to another so sometimes need to slow down and have more patience. Much respect for tackling such a big embroidery project without being an embroiderer. I did one tiny bouquet on a twiddle muff for my 100yr old great aunt and it took me ages (never tried embroidery before) She was v gracious in not pointing out all the mistakes! Happy & safe travels and look forward to the next instalment of your adventure ❤️
Great creations take time. Time to learn, time to try, time to fail, time to unpick, and time to succeed! I have never sewn period style items, however i am a creator, it took me five years to finally finish a cross stitch picture.! I do alterations, basic hems to wedding dresses, occasionally i make new items. I can share with you that the first cut on fancy fabric is the worst!! You are brave to explore new adventures. This year has been a year of change for me. My husband passed so i am exploring my life as a single woman after 40 years. I am loving learning from you. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, with me. You give me confidence and courage to try, to do, to fail, to succeed. Thank you for your example.
Welcome to the USA! What a fabulous velvet coat project. Good luck in your venture! And yes, making things have a wonderful way of their own times to come to be. I make quilted fabric wall art and know this to be quite variable.
It's a pleasure to watch you craft. I enjoy hand crafted projects becaues at the end of a hectic day I know it will be there waiting for me and it's relaxing and calming. Best of luck on your new adventure.
It's your project and also your time an money. You are allowed to go as fast or slow as you wish. The end result will be amazing. Happy stress free travel xx
I hope you give yourself to enjoy a bit of our Colorado Summer. :) You are absolutely right that we need routine or at least a schedule when it comes to sewing on a big project. I appreciate your videos that give good insight into the various processes, along with your journey. It gives hope to those of us who struggle with our creative projects, time management, and self esteem.
Thank you Jaye! Yes, I am taking time out, I took a week off to run around the high desert with a friend last week! And thank you so much for reading back to me what you get out of these videos - it helps me make them better.
I squealed when I saw you were in Durango!! I live about three hours north in Grand Junction. I hope you loved your time in Colorado :D Thanks for the lovely video as always.
Gosh, one day I will join Foundations Revealed and learn and make my own clothes. But for now I'm content sitting in a hotel room hand sewing alterations to my fire resistant coveralls for work XD. I actually just entered the UK for work about two weeks ago and now you are/were in the states! Good luck on your traveling lifestyle, I hope it suits you and your needs.
Thank you, Cathy, what an amazing project. I have begun sewing later in life and fine everything takes time. Someone in my professional life once said, 'Everything always takes longer than you think'. Wise words indeed.
I learned a brilliant way to mark velvet for embroidery. you prick the pattern at the lines and the you use some flour and water and force it through the holes, when it dries it leaves a tiny dot of flour/dough on the fabric that does not disappear into the velvet and does not brush off easily
I have a crappy Sears Kenmore sewing machine that has never worked properly and I've entirely given up the idea of making my own clothing. However, this project, your delivery and everything about the pace of its unfolding is balm to my soul. Thank you for inviting me along on your journey.
May I suggest, Judith, that you take it to a reputable sewing machine repair person and have them look at it and clean it well. That just might be all that you need to get it working right. If that doesn't work for you, I have found that used machines sold from an excellent quilting shop are not that expensive. It's worth it to have a good sewing machine that works well. Good luck to you, my friend.
This is just amazing. The process of attaching fabric to this embrodery frame, then the velvet on top is quite lovely. The time spent doing it correctly is worth every effort, from messed up stitches to whatever may come next. Time will be your friend if you let it. Great job. Keep up the good talk and be kind to you. Hugs.
OH MY. Many compliments to your discipline and patience! I am totally mesmerized by this project. Embroidery was my first sewing experience, beginning age 5-6 or so. I've done only a little velvet sewing and understand that's going to be a challenge in itself. It's right up there with silk & satin. After a long absence, I'm beginning to return to sewing again. So glad to have found your channel; it sparks my motivation again.
Great progress Cathy... and as a roving creative. I'm so looking forward to seeing your progress. You are an inspiration! Next week I'm embarking on my first sewing project... I hope as a beginner, I can practice the same avoidance of self judgement.
Oh Cathy...I commend you.....I have been following you from the start....and I can't wait to see you in the finished project! .....and WELCOME to America!
Your voice is so strong now! It's amazing to see you tackle such an in depth project *while* traveling. I have such respect for you for this undertaking. Also I've been following you for a while now and I absolutely love everything you do. Thank you for sharing your scant bits of free time with us!
I'm enjoying the slowness of these vlogs. I look forward to seeing them and the often long drawn out process of fully understanding a garment. I hope you are having fun on your travels.
So much respect for the hard work you put in for these projects. Every detail is considered, no corner is cut. And the final result is always worth the time, effort, and skill!
If I could choose, my superpower would be “to get things done in the time I think I can.“ In lieu of that, I’ve learned to enjoy the process as you articulated.
Just a note - I misquoted Izabela's username in the video, she's @izabelapriorattire on Instagram. Sorry about that!
I'm a potter and found art/mixed media artist, and something I've learned is - you work to the piece's time, not your own. Each project has its own pace. Sometimes finding it is the challenge, sometimes accepting it is the challenge, and sometimes working to it is the challenge.
Thank you Emma - I feel like we all need this laminated and posted on the wall of our workspaces. You said it so well!
@@CathyHay Aw, you're welcome! And also thank you - your videos have helped me quite a bit through the past two years - the most difficult years of my life so far. Watching a fellow creative person struggle and overcome has been both entertaining and encouraging, and I thank you very very much for that.
@@EmmaOnATangent Oh I'm so glad to hear that. When I hear that there is real purpose behind what I'm doing - and it's more than just distraction or entertainment - it's very fulfilling to hear. The last couple of years has been rough for me too. I'm glad to help!
The thing anyone who creates realises is that creation has its own time. You cannot rush what is to be. It is like asking the sun to burn less brightly, the sky to be green and fish to fly like birds. When you relax into it and release the expectations, that is when you actually get what you want and what you are most proud of. Happy to see the slow and in its time make from you.
I love your comment, Jenn, yes. This is exactly the reason creativity helps us make sense of a crazy world; it reminds us to stop trying to control all the things and just surrender to the process. I saw a quote translated from the writings of Lao Tzu the other day (on the tag of my teabag!) - Nature never hurries, and yet everything is done.
Another hint is to want what you get. Try and try again. At some point you will reach your (currently) optimal result. Then, keep going. You get better with every iteration. Keep them all and treasure them as signs of progress. (But, as I’m a knitter, I unravel and reuse yarn until I get a fabric I want to keep. 💙)
Hearing Cathy say 'shit always takes longer than you think!' is very cathartic 😂😂
It's so right though. I do all kinds of hands-on stuff at work (drywall repairs, carpentry, painting, flooring, plumbing, etc) that ALWAYS takes extra time, even that odd occasion when nothing goes wrong (I'm thankful I'm paid by the hour not by the job, so I can afford to take the time to get it right so I'm happy with it and so is the person who's going to be using it). This is why I almost never have sewing deadlines (aside from the odd gift or something), it'll get finished when it gets finished.
@@bunhelsingslegacy3549 con crunch is a thing for cosplayers for a reason lol
Things take so much dang time!
@@BlackDawnYaoiLover True, which is why hard deadlines are hard in both definitions of the word (difficult and immovable), and I forgive myself soft (arbitrarty) deadlines or just don't bother with them at all. I do find I'm more motivated when I have a hard deadline but those are rare for me since I'm more a historybounder than cosplayer.
“Every bloody time!” had me in stitches!
It’s so lovely to hear your voice back almost all of the time now🙂
Thank you very much! It does depend on the scenario - if I'm tired, unsure, less than confident, it can still revert to a whisper, but when I speak to camera it's sounding pretty darn good most of the time. :)
I was just thinking that to, being happy is a great thing 😊.
@@CathyHay I noticed this in your last video as well and it brought a smile to my face. I had to tell my boyfriend your story, it felt like such a big win. Reclaiming your voice, bit by bit. I dont know you, but Im still so proud of you. The quality of video content is also awesome and I learn something new from each upload.❤
@@marljusweety Thank you Marlju, that's very kind of you. I'm glad you find them helpful!
I was going to say that but wasn’t sure if it was ok to mention it but I’m very proud of you Cathy 😘😘😘
Praise our Dads for helping us build and equip all the crazy things we need for our hobbies
I know, right? :)
Mine built me a pegboard for my wall that is now covered in yarn. Dads are the best!
Delighted to see Priorattire mentioned, that was a fun video and it's always lovely to see the community uplift each other.
You're not being slow, you're being careful and methodical. Heaven knows that going back and fixing a mistake takes three times as long as just doing it right the first time, so really you're saving yourself time. I hope you can really get into this embroidery and just enjoy the process.
That's the plan, certainly. Thank you very much for your support!
My life is currently filled with stress towards the uncertain. Your videos force me to stop for a second and remind me to breathe, that it's ok and not to loose hope with my personal projects. I'm not sure how to thank you enough for that.
I too am stressed about what our Governments are up to. What stunts they will pull next. Good for you to find something beautiful to help distract you. I think we will be ok in the end if we JUST SAY NO? ❤️🐾
Honestly, the way you work is such an inspiration for me to live my life without expecting anything else from myself other than what is relevant.
Rushing, worrying myself sick, perfectionism... all of these were making me stressed rather than productive. I try to challenge myself to do things at my own pace now.
Thank you for this series!
You're so welcome. I'm teaching it to myself too (we learn by teaching!) Whenever we have the courage to let go and get out of the way, magic happens.
I am a quite novice craftsperson, but have been viewing this channel for 2+(?) years. This traveling life of sewing obviously is not only exciting, but healing. Looking forward to the future videos by Cathy. Kudos to Dad of Cathy for quite the ingeniously crafted device to make all this possible!
Thank you very much Mariko!
Hearing you talk about projects taking time (and being nice to yourself about it) was so encouraging and exactly what I needed to hear right now. My day job takes priority and it can so often be discouraging seeing other creators whip things out in a week, while it takes me a month or two. But I have to remember to make the most of the time I have, and be kind to myself when I have to pause a project.
Wow, what an entreprise! My grandma was doing the embroydery on a hand held round frame, no matter how big the area. But this is a whole new league. So interesting!
Thank you Lorelei! Yes, if I could use a round frame I would, but it won't work with velvet. Your grandma sounds like a creative and practical lady!
Is it because the edges of the hoop would crush the velvet?
@@zegobou Exactly, the frame would leave warks all over the velvet.
@@CathyHay she was a little bit too practical. She was darning the socks by the point that the soles were only darning, merryilly holding on to each other. The feet massage was guaranteed, not necesarilly in a good way
Wonderful, Cathy! You're right to not get stressed about getting on quickly with this project. It has to fit round your life and it's like a treat to get back to it when you have time. Love the thing about giving your Dad an engineering project. That would have been me a few years ago. Dad, please can you help... and he would have been delighted to. Sadly now passed on, but ever remembered. These videos are absolute gems. Thank you for letting us join you.
I believe every new maker, and buyer of said items, would benefit from watching some /one of this series. We, as makers, should not put pressure on ourselves to finish quickly. Mostly it's a journey that doesn't take you straight from A to B, even if you think it will at the start.
Your "process" is utterly inspiring. Thank you.
I’m clicking on the videos of this so quickly not just because I’m terribly interested in how you were going to travel with such a thing, or how long it would actually take but also, I can not wait to see you in this purple velvet! It’s such a regal color and you’ll look so regally glorious in it!
Loving watching the long process. It’s a good reminder for all of us that creation takes time.
Thank you very much! That's something I keep forgetting to do - visualise the outcome. When I see myself in my mind's eye in the finished garment (even, dare I say, mentally plan what the reveal could look like!) it draws me forward.
@@CathyHay it’s important to keep up the excitement when it’s taking a long time, I know it is for me.
But, oh my, can’t you just see the twirl?! 😍
I appreciate you sharing such a special project with us.
The fact that you got it so even and not warped is a testament to your hard work, and that takes time to get right.
Kudos to the person who does the subtitles! Not only are they flawless, they're whimsical and so worth turning on. Even if you don't have hearing/intelligibility/having to be quiet issues, the subtitles will make you smile.
Thank you for noticing that! They're done by an outside company and then I fine tune them myself for anything they misheard - and I have a little fun with them!
This coat is going to be glorious! Also it is inspiring to hear you speak about the importance of taking your time to do arts and crafts, I struggle with the fact that I rarely allow myself to take this time and either rush through it and its not well done, or abandon the idea completely. I have to work on that too! Thank you Cathy, I wish you'll find what you're looking for in your travel.
I honestly love that the progress is so "slow" (although with everything else you have going on business and travel wise any progress is impressive and commendable) because it means that I get more videos! And I always so look forward to these. I'd almost be sad if it were done quickly and I'd get to see the final product already because I love seeing the in-depth process. Something about the pace and the detail just feels so much more relaxed. It also gives you a sense of the effort and passion she puts into her craft to do it well and with care.
Thank you so much Leila, it's wonderful to hear how much you "get" what I'm trying to achieve!
Leila, I agree completely. I love seeing the in-depth process, and it encourages me to pick up my craft, even for a little bit, and work on it for a bit.
@@e.d.3993 for sure! It definitely makes it feel more approachable and less overwhelming. That I can do my own projects in little fits and bursts without feeling guilty about it, it's just the pace that works for me between other obligations. A good rest without the expectations of productivity. I do it for my own enjoyment, after all.
It also feels more like I get to follow along with the work in real time to a degree and so it's less overwhelming. Some TH-camrs will finish a whole project in one video which is amazing but also hides how long things like this actually take or can take and so the speedy ones can make you feel down on yourself whereas this feels like a cozy hang out with a friend sipping tea and doing needlework. I wonderful break from the rush.
Clicked this video for finding out if velvet embroidery is possible for me… and here I am feeling grateful to have my mind blown when you said that you did this as a way to lose track of time and the project might take much longer than expected, to make peace with the slow process…. I am immensely grateful to hear it… I needed that in my life! You have no idea, those words of yours just hit the perfect spot!! ❤ Thankyou!
I'm glad you found a way to make the flower blossoms, that does not entail clipping them out with tiny scissors. The punch will still be a bit laborious, but you seem to do "laborious" with patience and enthusiasm. To paraphrase the old line from TV's "Mission Impossible": "Good luck, Mrs. Phelps!"
Thank you Argus!
Cathy, it all takes as long as it takes. The fact is you have made huge progress! You've been moving around not only a single country, but the planet! And running a business. AND Foundations Revealed. *AND* teaching. Be kind to yourself! Much love and many hugs.
Hey your frame looks like skis! Usually the airlines have a box and place for skis!
You are absolutely braver than me. Houseless with velvet!
I am absolutely here for the time schedule YOU create!
Exactly! That's why I knew I could do it. But with TWO flights, not one, it was cheaper to mail it. :)
I really love how realistic your vides are with timelines, the pitfalls, and the discovery of process! Just a wonderful channel.
Thank you very much!
Love you and love your work. I'll be here whenever your videos come out. No rush. :)
Thank you so much, I appreciate that very much!
What an adventure. Thanks for bringing us along!
Thank you for being here Jane!
More progress (any progress, we need not beat oursleves up, saying to myslef, haha) is exciting!
Absolutely!!
I cannot believe how much you have gotten done with everything that you have going on!!! Absolutely amazing! 🔥❤️🔥🔥
I haven’t watched you for a while….and now listening to you…..your voice is coming back…..beautifully …..I love to watch you and Bernadette….you both have taught me so much. ❤
I'm so glad! Welcome back Brenda!
The precision required in setting up this embroidery project can’t be rushed. I’m in no hurry for this project to end, enjoying every delicious step along the way!
Thank you so much Tamara, I'm flattered that you're here!
Beautiful! I love seeing the slow methodical progress. Hope you had a lovely stay in my home state of Colorado. Sorry about all the thunderstorms ;-)
Thank you Candice! I like the thunderstorms. It rains like it means it here!
So much detail work! It looks stressful and complicated enough already and then she is doing it while traveling from place to place!
The first big embroidery project I did was my favorite old washed-to-soft Levi's blue jeans in 1975. It was the fashion of the day. It was a challenge to embroider a fully assembled pair of trousers, such as the legs, the back pockets without sewing them shut, etc. I needed several sizes of hoops, lots of thread, needles and patience. I started with some iron on patterns, but graduated to hand drawn very quickly. I loved those jeans. Being very young and learning along the way, even after my beautiful jeans were finished, I didn't know I would never be able to launder them as I always had. They had to be treated delicately and never ever tossed into the clothes dryer again. But oh my did I feel fashionable and proud.
That is GREAT You are doing a great job. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much!
I love following your journey. It reminds me of the art of tai chi, the ebb and flow with the outside forces and not against them… keeps the ship at sail. It’s clearly a marathon.
Ok, Cathy, just did a wholehearted plug for folks to join FR, because it is actually rather an amazing thing you offer, and I love your team. BUT, I also am enjoying the slow making as that is kind of how my life is at the moment, so it is nice to see someone else in that mode. So wanted to say thank you for that too. It helps knowing that it is ok to be that way, because sewing right now is my refuge and peaceful place. Happy travels, Lynne
Thank you Lynne! Your support means the world. You have been so kind, both to me and to the
FR team. I'm so glad you're here.
Love it! I left my beloved Colorado last year to travel. Just me, my dog, and my crafting supplies. Am loving the inspiration but do miss a "permanent " place to craft. Love being able to step into your world occasionally. You bring joy to my heart. Enjoy CO.
Thank you, how kind! I have to say, I agree - I know I'm going to love having a dedicated space again when the time comes.
Lovely to see you again. Projects do take a lot of time and rethinking don't they? I've had to in some ways re-landscape my parents' yard. It's going to take multiple years. It has already required a lot of rethinking and who knows how it will turn out. At least everything is alive for now.
Good for you Melissa! Let it unfold as it will. It will have its own instructions for you. Thank you, it's good to see you here too!
That velvet and what you are doing is absolutely fabulous.
🙋♀️❤ All the travel has done wonders for you, Cathy. You look beautiful and refreshed! Love the velvet!
Thank you Margaret, it's very kind of you to say so!
I don't think I've commented on a video before. Ever. I came across your digital journey on Friday, and I felt compelled to end that cycle. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch your content this weekend. I'd love to be an active creative in my community one day, and I think you have a lot of stories on here that I could learn from. Looking forward to keeping up with both your creative work and your personal journey. - Olivia
Hi Cathy
Loved your video. I actually find a kind of peace in u your "slow go" manner of doing this beautiful masterpiece. I can (and can't due to the beauty ) wait for the end result
Thank you, I'm glad you think so!
This is so much fun! Welcome to CO. I hope you’re having a wonderful adventure
Thank you Meredith!
What i really enjoy is your encouragement and kindness that you give in each video. Such joy
Thank you Canal Lass, that means a great deal. I think that there's a lot of room for more encoragement and kindness on the Internet.
Your voice sounds wonderful!! Love to watch your progression on this project. Welcome to Colorado. May you find more healing and peace.
I love seeing your updates, Cathy. What an adventure you are on!🤩 Also, thank you so much for the wonderful reminders to take it slow - I needed to hear that. I'm very hard on myself, but this video and so many of your others have an abundance of wisdom that is just the inspiration and motivation that I need to keep trying my best as a *very* beginner maker (as well as in other areas of my life). The Walking Skirt Course in Foundations Revealed is brilliant and has far exceeded my expectations. Thanks again 🌺
I'm so glad you're enjoying the Course! The Mentors and the Editorial team really are pouring their hearts and souls into it and I think it shows. Thank you also for your kind comments on my videos. I aim for this to be more than entertainment, always. I'm glad it helps.
Brilliant!❤ I love how you you carried the fabric and mailed the frame…but how ever will you be transporting the mounted fabric to your next home spot? Hand carrying?
Thank you so much for sharing your journeys. I’m getting ready to move house overseas and hope to take as much of the studio stuff and library with me as makes sense… but yes, there’s a lot of ‘letting go’ as I transition from my married life to widowhood and dream up my hopes and plans for the next chapters of my life. You’re an inspiration and guide. ❤🥰
Hi Elisabeth! Fortunately I'm staying in one town over the next couple of months, so hopefully I can both finish this piece and plan the project to come to a neat point before I shift back to the UK. I'm so glad this is helpful as you go through your own transition into the next chapter. All the best to you - do come back and keep us updated on how that goes.
What a process! Thanks for bringing us along
Thank you so much for being here Carine!
Cathy just love your videos and your projects so artistic and visually beautiful and your narration spot on an so appealing to listen to again I love it😊
I haven’t watched in a bit, sort of roar sting in my adhd interested but I listen to TH-cam while I work in my studio. I think I pick an excellent video to jump back in! Thank you!
Welcome back, I'm glad you're here!
Good to see you, Cathy! Glad you appear to be doing well. 💚
I am, thank you ma'am!
Love the ambition to do such a complicated project. 😊
Thank you Barbara, that's very kind of you!
So happy to hear from you. I love all that you do and how hard it is, the finished project will be amazing. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us and you look wonderful. Happy stitching.
Thank you so much!
Thank you.
In this world here everything allways is so fast this is perfect to remind us of real time, how slow/fast we actually do things.
Stress down and enjoy the experience and journey of making every piece of work.
I am just to finish my first pair of 1840ies trousers for my husband. I’ve loved and enjoyed and been terrified of it the whole time, and now when I see the result I am so happy about all the learning I’ve gained.
Taking it slow, think a bit before do, be best friend with my ripper.. That’s been my sewing life in this project. 😅
I am so impressed.
Thank you Carolyn!
I LOVE Prior Attire! I found you, Bernadette and others because of links from her videos. Thanks for your precise and careful work!
What exciting adventures you have planned!! I'm so thrilled for you!!!!! To quote an old standby, "It's not about the destination, it's about the journey". Enjoy the process as only you can, as only you know works for your heart's pleasure, and with the unique joy that you have for this particular project. I started a memory quilt before sustaining a head injury. It took more than a year to get up the nerve to try sewing again and i thought that the quilt would be a good simple reintroduction. It was, but I discovered that I no longer liked the original pattern so I scrapped it and began again. I took my time, getting it just how I wanted it. When I was finished, a loved one who rushed through life at breakneck speed commented "It's about time, don't you think?!" It was an enlightening moment for me as someone who always bashed myself for not accomplishing things fast enough(aka the speed of the world's expectation). I realized that the goal of that particular project wasn't only about the finished product, it was equally about remembering my dear friend as I quietly forged myself a snuggle quilt of her flannel pyjamas. I am so glad that I did take my time, enjoying the process and thinking of her as I worked rather than rushing through. I have a piece that is SO much more meaningful because I have both memories connected to it. Best wishes for you and your lovely project!!!
"shit always takes longer than you want it too!" Its nice to see that everyone feels that way. (not "nice" but you know what I mean) I am in graduate school right now and I feel like this constantly! X project was supposed to be done in a month, its taking 3... I was supposed to have my proposal done by June 1st and submitted to my committee, I still haven't heard back from one of the, I'm working on my next written draft and etc. etc. Its difficult because being ambitious is good, but the stress and anxiety that comes with being ambitious makes getting work done, and feeling proud and happy with that work near impossible. I appreciate your videos because it helps me reset and realize that "adult" things, just take a long freaking time and you can't control most of it, and that's OK.
I love this!!!!!! I'm so with you taking your time!!!! I love it!
Thank you Tony, I appreciate that very much!
OMG CATHYYYYY I havent seen one of your videos in such a long time and your voice!~!!!! You're making so much progress.
Thank you!
Lovely video, and as someone who is lucky enough to be spending more time with my dad, your 'interesting engineering project' is my 'I want to build/learn how to do this' 😆
He's teaching me scything this summer - something his dad taught him ☺️
I love your videos as a change of pace to other YTers, as I tend to jump from one thing to another so sometimes need to slow down and have more patience.
Much respect for tackling such a big embroidery project without being an embroiderer. I did one tiny bouquet on a twiddle muff for my 100yr old great aunt and it took me ages (never tried embroidery before) She was v gracious in not pointing out all the mistakes!
Happy & safe travels and look forward to the next instalment of your adventure ❤️
Your Amazing Kathy, take as long as you need. We are here for the journey!!! Love to see this traveling lifestyle!!!!!!
Great creations take time. Time to learn, time to try, time to fail, time to unpick, and time to succeed! I have never sewn period style items, however i am a creator, it took me five years to finally finish a cross stitch picture.! I do alterations, basic hems to wedding dresses, occasionally i make new items. I can share with you that the first cut on fancy fabric is the worst!! You are brave to explore new adventures. This year has been a year of change for me. My husband passed so i am exploring my life as a single woman after 40 years. I am loving learning from you. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, with me. You give me confidence and courage to try, to do, to fail, to succeed. Thank you for your example.
Thank you so much Brenda, you are very kind and I'm glad I can help you on your way in this new chapter.
Welcome to the USA! What a fabulous velvet coat project. Good luck in your venture!
And yes, making things have a wonderful way of their own times to come to be. I make quilted fabric wall art and know this to be quite variable.
Hi Betty, good to see you here! Thank you, yes - you know this territory well!
It's a pleasure to watch you craft. I enjoy hand crafted projects becaues at the end of a hectic day I know it will be there waiting for me and it's relaxing and calming. Best of luck on your new adventure.
Thank you Pat - you get it!
It's your project and also your time an money. You are allowed to go as fast or slow as you wish. The end result will be amazing. Happy stress free travel xx
Thank you Joanne!
I hope you give yourself to enjoy a bit of our Colorado Summer. :) You are absolutely right that we need routine or at least a schedule when it comes to sewing on a big project. I appreciate your videos that give good insight into the various processes, along with your journey. It gives hope to those of us who struggle with our creative projects, time management, and self esteem.
Thank you Jaye! Yes, I am taking time out, I took a week off to run around the high desert with a friend last week! And thank you so much for reading back to me what you get out of these videos - it helps me make them better.
Best pride gift I've ever recieved 😭❤
Shit takes longer than you thought it would...this works for so many things in life!
Yup! It does for me anyway...
You just fascinate me with your talent, insight and skill.
Thank you Sandy, that's very kind of you!
I squealed when I saw you were in Durango!! I live about three hours north in Grand Junction. I hope you loved your time in Colorado :D Thanks for the lovely video as always.
Watching from Denver. Happy you came to my home to enjoy its beauty!
Thank you N!
Phew the preparation is a huge job but when done right, you will not regret it!!
Fingers crossed I've got it right!! Thank you Erika!
@@CathyHay Following in great anticipation, love your journey!
Gosh, one day I will join Foundations Revealed and learn and make my own clothes. But for now I'm content sitting in a hotel room hand sewing alterations to my fire resistant coveralls for work XD. I actually just entered the UK for work about two weeks ago and now you are/were in the states! Good luck on your traveling lifestyle, I hope it suits you and your needs.
Thank you, Cathy, what an amazing project. I have begun sewing later in life and fine everything takes time. Someone in my professional life once said, 'Everything always takes longer than you think'. Wise words indeed.
I'm glad you agree Lynda, thank you for being here!
😊Loving this process!!
Thank you for being here Brenda!
I’m so glad I didn’t miss open enrollment for this!!!
❤❤
So excited!
Yay! I'm excited for you, it's a treat, even if I say so myself!
@@CathyHay i can’t wait! Thank you for doing this for us. 🙏🏻
I love your videos & emails reminding us to go easy on ourselves 💕
I learned a brilliant way to mark velvet for embroidery. you prick the pattern at the lines and the you use some flour and water and force it through the holes, when it dries it leaves a tiny dot of flour/dough on the fabric that does not disappear into the velvet and does not brush off easily
Yes! Prick and pounce. Although I'm a bit nervous about doing that on velvet!
Can't wait to see the finished garment, find watching your videos so calming and enjoying. Thank you Cathy 💖💖
Thank you Jonathan, that's great to hear!
I’m always trying to remind myself that my art doesn’t need to be finished in any sort of timeline. I do it for myself.
I have a crappy Sears Kenmore sewing machine that has never worked properly and I've entirely given up the idea of making my own clothing. However, this project, your delivery and everything about the pace of its unfolding is balm to my soul. Thank you for inviting me along on your journey.
May I suggest, Judith, that you take it to a reputable sewing machine repair person and have them look at it and clean it well. That just might be all that you need to get it working right. If that doesn't work for you, I have found that used machines sold from an excellent quilting shop are not that expensive. It's worth it to have a good sewing machine that works well. Good luck to you, my friend.
@@e.d.3993 Wonderful ideas! Thank you! I will take you up on this approach!
Thank you Judith, I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for being here!
Love your slow version. May every thing always show up just when it needs to. Thanks for all the beautiful work you share, simply stunning!!
This is just amazing. The process of attaching fabric to this embrodery frame, then the velvet on top is quite lovely. The time spent doing it correctly is worth every effort, from messed up stitches to whatever may come next. Time will be your friend if you let it. Great job. Keep up the good talk and be kind to you. Hugs.
Thank you Faran!
This design is so beautiful.
Thank you Barbara!
OH MY. Many compliments to your discipline and patience! I am totally mesmerized by this project. Embroidery was my first sewing experience, beginning age 5-6 or so. I've done only a little velvet sewing and understand that's going to be a challenge in itself. It's right up there with silk & satin. After a long absence, I'm beginning to return to sewing again. So glad to have found your channel; it sparks my motivation again.
And the course is WONDERFUL! The Mentors are great instructors
I'm so delighted you're taking part!! Thank you, they are pretty amazing people.
Cathy, you are just incredible and we are with you for the marathon!! ♡♡
Good Lord, Cathy! You do like to make things extra difficult for yourself. Ease up! Much love xxx
Great progress Cathy... and as a roving creative. I'm so looking forward to seeing your progress. You are an inspiration! Next week I'm embarking on my first sewing project... I hope as a beginner, I can practice the same avoidance of self judgement.
Thank you. Please do! Cultivating non-judgment is vital at the beginner stage, more then than ever.
Oh Cathy...I commend you.....I have been following you from the start....and I can't wait to see you in the finished project! .....and WELCOME to America!
Thank you so much!
Amazing and lovely! I am so enjoying this process as you share it with us.❤
Thank you Erin, it's wonderful to see you here!
Your voice is so strong now!
It's amazing to see you tackle such an in depth project *while* traveling. I have such respect for you for this undertaking.
Also I've been following you for a while now and I absolutely love everything you do. Thank you for sharing your scant bits of free time with us!
Thank you, it is an absolute pleasure to do this!
I am in awe of your skills
It's all just practice and good editing, I assure you Sophia!
I'm enjoying the slowness of these vlogs. I look forward to seeing them and the often long drawn out process of fully understanding a garment. I hope you are having fun on your travels.
Thank you so much Eliza, I'm glad you're enjoying them!
Have fun with your travels Cathy ❤ I’m excited for the embroidery portion. 👍
Omg I went to school in Durango! I hope you love it there!!
I find your videos encouraging and soothing to my soul. Thank you for what you do.
You're so welcome. It means so much when someone indicates that this serves as more than just entertainment. I appreciate it. 🙏
So much respect for the hard work you put in for these projects. Every detail is considered, no corner is cut. And the final result is always worth the time, effort, and skill!
Thank you so much Amy, I appreciate your support!
If I could choose, my superpower would be “to get things done in the time I think I can.“ In lieu of that, I’ve learned to enjoy the process as you articulated.