Explore and contemplate the seed stitch

In this video, I share how I like to explore the seed stitch in my slow stitch fabric meditation book process. I use vintage Japanese boro fabric and Japanese sahiko thread in this demonstration but you can use any fabric and any thread. I love pondering and contemplating the meaning of the seed while I create this stitch because it invites more reflection and depth and helps me enter new spaces within myself while adding more meaning to what I am making with my hands.
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Emma Freeman is an intuitive artist and writer who teaches online classes using textiles, slow stitching, poetry, nature and mixed media techniques. She uses art as a meditation and mindfulness practice to bring her closer to her deepest self and to connect more deeply to others and this beautiful and complicated world. Emma is a highly sensitive person, a Reiki Master, Licensed Massage Therapist, sober and Buddhist. She lives in Wisconsin.
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[@berthacruickshank2288]

This is hands down the most beautiful demonstration/explanation of the seed stitch. Thank you.🙏

[@deeprootedhealing]

What a kind thing to say, thank you, Bertha. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

Oh Emma! Seed stitch is probably my favorite stitch. I think it's because for me I use the "no rules" approach when I use it. When I use it decoratively, I tend to make two rules or guidelines-use the same size stitch and stay in a pre-determined area. But I really love using variegated thread and then growing the stitch out getting larger and larger. I am not sure I have ever explored the contemplative aspect of this stitch or why I love it so much but you have given me something to explore in my practice. Thank you!!!

[@deeprootedhealing]

I love that you enjoy the seed stitch too, Michelle! It's such a fun one to explore. I'm glad you are feeling inspired to dip into the contemplative possibilities too and see where that takes you in your practice.

[@ScrappinlizziArt]

I am so so glad I found you. I have watched a few of your videos on your medication books. OH MY GOSH, I LOVE them so much , I am now on my 2nd book using the fabrics from a very old grain sack. I am loving this. I also have a channel where I do a variety of different things. I am letting all my subscribers know about your channel because I believe your inspiration needs to be shared. Blessings to you and thank you for all that you do.

[@deeprootedhealing]

Hi Lizzi, I'm so glad that you are feeling inspired by the videos I've shared and that you have been enjoying creating the meditation books. And thank you so much for sharing my channel with your subscribers, that is so kind of you.

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

Seed stitching is actually one of my favourite stitching. It’s so interesting to see your process of doing it, because I do it without stopping to look at it properly, if that makes sense. I stitch it randomly and all the way until the thread ends. Then, I like to look at it and be surprised by the shapes it created. I never undo anything, because I consider that to be my state of mind at that moment, but I may add more stitches if I feel that more “words” are needed 💙💜❤️💚🖤🧡💛💗♥️

[@deeprootedhealing]

Oh I love learning about how you approach the seed stitch, Alexandra, that is so interesting!

[@sis9622]

I love this stitch

[@randalllaue4042]

So many kinds of stitches!!! Is there a “Bible” for stitches?

[@deeprootedhealing]

I know there really are so many stitches out there! I don't know of one book with all of the stitches out there but there are definitely wonderful books available that show a variety. I like to experiment with different ones and collect the ones that resonate with me, in that way I've kind of made my own reference library of stitches I like to work with.

[@randalllaue4042]

@@deeprootedhealing was curious if, or how many are “Historical”…