#instinctualstitching

* I've been enjoying adding instinctual stitching to my chunky little 3X3 inch book. I usually add instinctual stitching to the pages before and after they're bound, but I especially love adding the stitching when the book is complete. It's the little details that inspire me. Talking about inspiration, I'm excited to announce on Saturday April 29th at 10am on Instagram, I'm introducing something new, a 30 minute live glimpse on what I'm currently working on in my studio. More details coming.. * * * #instinctualstitching #stitchedprojects #intuitiveart #intuitivestitching #abstractart #mixedmediaartist #contemporaryart #modernart #stitchedlayers #texturedart #handmadebooks #littlebookmaking #littlebooks #mixedmedia #artbook #artistbooks #textileart #fiberarts #fiberartist #textileart #artistbook #bookarts #bookart #bookmaker #mixedmediaart #artbooks #handmadejournals #handstitched #socalartist #beatrizhelton https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZRHLIpaLE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

* Today I'm working on two little books, trying to decide which I will send to a collector who is a dear friend of mine. It's a lovely day to sit outside and stitch, There's no rain predicted until Wednesday and Thursday so I'm enjoying the sunshine. I hope you're enjoying the weekend doing what you love too! * * * #instinctualstitching #instinctuallystitched #instinctualstitch #intuitivestitch #paintedfabric #handmadebooks #littlebookmaking #littlebooks #lilbooks #mixedmedia #artbook #artistbooks #textileart #textileartist #fiberarts #fiberartist #artistbook #bookarts #bookart #bookmaker #mixedmediaart #handstitched #littlebooks #creativebookmaking #handstitching #artbooks #handmadejournals #perfectionnotion #socalartist #beatrizhelton # https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOxt83O3hx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

* My hubby found this hummingbird nest in our backyard a while back and I've kept it in remembrance of my Mom who passed in 2018. She loved Hummers and would keep a feeder outside her living room window so she could watch them feed as she sat in her favorite chair. I miss my Mom, yet I feel her all around me. I know she's near because the hummingbirds are here to remind me. The end of a year always causes me to pause and reflect and introspection helps me stay grounded. I hope you're enjoying the holidays and finding peace in the here and now. * * #instinctualstitching #instinctuallystitched #instinctualstitch #stitchedprojects #paintedfabric #littlebookart #handmadebooks #littlebookmaking #littlebooks #mixedmedia #artbook #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediabooks #artistbooks #textileart #artistbook #bookarts #bookart #bookmaker #mixedmediaart #handstitched #littlebooks #creativebookmaking #handstitching #artbooks #handmadejournals #perfectionnotion #bookmaker #socalartist #beatrizhelton https://www.instagram.com/p/CmsA8vuPtj0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

* For me, instinctual stitching is like finger painting. I remember the joy I felt while exploring the possibilities of painting with my hands. Now I do the same thing with my stitching. The exploratory journey of the needle and thread making it's way through the fabric without a plan or expectation of what it will become is inspiring to me and a profound expression of my artistry. I encourage you to make something if you feel the need, don't worry about whether it's good or not, just do it for you. The enjoyment of working with your hands and watching something come into being, without judgement, is magical. That's what the process is about. * * #instinctualstitching #instinctuallystitched #littlebook #sewnstories #sewingstories #sewingstory #perfectionnotion #handstitched #slowstitch #slowstitching #fabricscraps #fabricpainting #handsewing #threadsketching #threadsketch #paintnstitch #fiberart #textileart #textileartist #textiles #artistlife #artistbook #bookarts #bookart #bookmaker #mixedmediaart #pullofthethread #handsewn #bookmaker #socalartist #beatrizhelton https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_uxF2yA1T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

* I've been doing some instinctual stitching on my peace quilts. Keeping my hands busy and my mind focused on the pull of the thread, is a wonderful form of meditation. Instinctual stitching brings me peace. * * * #peacequilt #BBQuilt #instinctualstitching #instinctuallystitched #intuitivestitching #intuitivequilting #freeformquilting #miniquilts #miniquilts #textileartwork #textileart #textileartist #fiberart #fiberartwork #fiberartist #fiberartistsofinstagram #sewingproject #repurposedfabric #fabricscraps #fabricscrapsproject #quilting #perfectionnotion #mixedmediaart #handstitched #handstitching #quiltingmyway #intuitivestitching #intuitivestitch #socalartist #beatrizhelton (at Upland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkeanFDutZ_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

* I have many "irons in the fire," as my Pop used to say. Instead, maybe I should say, I have too many threaded needles on my pincushion. On my table today, a stenciled, painted and stitched piece of muslin atop an abstract painting, I'm still working on em both. It wasn't my intention to pair the two, but the colors look so good together. You can see what the #painting looked like before it became this beautiful sea of colors on @lamytutus Just wanted to let you all know I'm still here. Did anybody notice my absence? 🤔🤓😆😂🤣 * * #instinctualstitching #instinctuallystitched #sewnstories #sewingstories #sewingstory #handstitched #slowstitch #slowstitching #fabricscraps #handsewing #abstractpainting #lamytutus #threadsketching #threadsketch #sketching #paintedfabric #stenciledfabric #stencilgirlproducts #textileart #textileartist #textiles #bookarts #bookart #bookmaker #mixedmediaart #handstitched #handsewn #perfectionnotion #socalartist #beatrizhelton https://www.instagram.com/p/CilmcETOzp2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

* I'm interested in the story revealed on the back of the fabric I'm sewing on, sometimes it can be a little more interesting because it bares the bones to the original story. It's mysterious nature pleases me and is evident that planning and expectation were not part of my process. * * #instinctualstitching #instinctuallystitched #sewnstories #sewingstories #sewingstory #handstitched #slowstitch #slowstitching #fabricscraps #handsewing #teadyedfabric #threadsketching #threadsketch #sketching #teadyed #textileart #textileartist #textiles #bookarts #bookart #bookmaker #mixedmediaart #handstitched #littlebooks #handsewn #handmadejournals #perfectionnotion #bookmaker #socalartist #beatrizhelton https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNZcM2p0jB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=