It’s like paper mache, but with fabric.
Have you got scraps? Tiny fragments of fabric you love but don’t know what to do with? Stitched Vessels are for you. And no printer? No problem – there are no templates – it’s a technique – and you can view the instructions on you computer or smart device. The process is simple, intriguing and (be warned) addictive.
You probably already have the other materials you need (they are top secret).
I made this project for the stitch club community and over the last year members have made lots of wonderful vessels in all shapes and sizes. There were also vessel workshops in France and LA last year.
The technique scales and most fabrics work (just avoid anything stretchy). This is super chill, get set up somewhere cozy, meditative, slow stitching. I’m pretty sure it makes me a more agreeable person…
You can buy the tutorial in the shop for 8 bucks or get it free when you join stitch club.
Plus February is International Scrap Month! (that’s a thing I made up that is also totally legit) and wabi sabi vessels made from your most favorite scraps are the perfect way to celebrate.
the hundred day stitch book challenge – we are at the 1/4 mark
Today – Friday- is day 29 and beginning the fifth week today – it has flown by so far. We have a solid amount of work behind us and I’m wondering how you’re feeling in the process? Each year I’m nervous to start. So worried it will feel stale or that no inspiration will appear. And once again the process is delivering energy and ideas. In the stitch club community and on instagram I’m seeing lots of imaginative stitching.
The two pages above, created by Stitch Club member Barbara, are bursting with movement and energy. There’s an incredible sense of vibrancy, drawing you in—there’s so much to explore, and it pulses and vibrates… Barbara has been a member from the beginning and it’s been super interesting to watch her tap into her intuition more and more. One of the core goals of this kind of improvisational work is to deepen that connection. I firmly believe that work, that practice, that listening delivers our best and most singular work.
Yay, I love International Scrap Month! Have been itching to make another vessel too, such a lovely meditative practice. And in the end you have a container to put stuff in. My last one holds my scraps.
Ann,
Your posts always resonate with me, on so many levels. But especially today; coming home last night from a wonderful 2 week vacation in Mexico and feeling exhausted when I see Fred Rogers on a huge billboard asking me the famous “won’t you be my neighbor?” I too wish he were still around.
Keep making beautiful art❤️❤️❤️
Those vessels!!! I have a little pile of scraps of scraps from my stitchbook that now have a project to contribute too! 🙂 I’m doing my first stitchbook and it’s been so fun. I’m not a real “loose” creator and I’m totally letting go and letting it flow. I love it.
It’s been surprisingly easy for me to do my daily stitching in the stitch book project. I actually set the timer for 20 minutes; on the rare occasion I have to miss a day, I know I already have put plenty of extra stitches in the stitch bank. I decided to use a limited/muted palette which helps with design decisions. I’ve been wanting to get back into painting. When this stitching challenge is over, I may try a 100 day painting challenge! (Feeling inspired)
I’m in the “Not exactly, technically, started” camp BUT I have stitched/repaired more days in 2025 than 2024 thanks to your blog/instagram posts.
Scrap vessels are a dream come true! So many scraps, so little time, but I think I’ll have to switch gifting projects and grace my people with a vessel instead. Thank you for all your creativity and your generous sharing of them.
Thank you for the kitty with her sign. We so need Mr. Rogers these days. And thank you for the continuing ideas and inspiration for creating. I also love the recipes. Have made quite a few of them. Appreciating these small things makes life enjoyable.
I am new to your inspiring stitch books and I am loving it! For me it is a place to explore and letting go of functionality.
Hand stitching is my daily go to to, keeps me sane in these times!
I’m enjoying the 100 day stitch challenge, have not missed a day but behind by one. Stuck at the moment of what to do next
I love and look forward to your newsletters! I so appreciate the things you share with us and am inspired to try being as generous as you in sharing whatever creative processes I know. Bought the fabric bowl tutorial and can’t wait to download it and get started! I really love the fish on one of the 100 day project photos. The piece work is nice but the fish are just so much fun.