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Melissa, thank you for sharing your review and experience flipping through these books. There are some great pieces in each book you showed today!

Hello. I enjoyed this fun video. My local library has some cross stitch books. I currently have borrowed the Max Pigeon book, Storyland cross stitch by Sophie Simpson and Jayne Netley Mahew's Animal collection. Storyland is amazing and the author/designer describes patterns in a wonderfully wry manner. Theses books also carry the patterns across the pages. I will copy them, cut and tape the pages together.

I’m watching this and I’m…actually stitching! Haha. Some great tips for sure.

I love stitching in a small hoop. I'd rather move the hoop around than be uncomfortable while stitching.

Good advice

❤ Great tips especially for me about mystery SALS and designer mystery retreat projects. Also about gifts for a particular date.

Hi Stitching Lis :) There are so many ways to enjoy cross stitching. Thank you for sharing all these great tips ! Maybe more creative folk will pick up needle and thread and give it a try ! I wonder if people thought of their craft supplies the same way as all those unused jars, canned goods and out of date herbs and spices on the shelf . Would they feel different about that project that has been waiting as well to see the light of day ? Just like Michael McIntyre My name is Five Spice ! ruclips.net/video/OnQTDO8lL8I/видео.html

Hi Stitching Lis :) I watched this review last week. Then a few days later I was thinking " Where did I see that great quote about too many people ?" . Looked and looked and here it is ! " Stay home it's too peopley out there ! " Perfect for me ! Then I went and googled. There it is in abundance ! Now I know ! Thank you for sharing this on your channel :)

Great advice as usual. Really like all your tips and I completely agree!🧵

Hi there! I'm new to your channel. You are so right. I always say comparison is the thief of joy! I just started making FT videos, and after the first couple, I told my spouse how bummed I was because I couldn't even get to 1,000 subscribers. Then I said, "Becky, first of all, you're way too old to care what others think🥰. Second, I'm making videos because I want to document my crafting journey for myself, my kids, and my grands! And because I love sharing with others. My spouse had to remind me to just keep doing it because I love it. I was hurt at first that some of these "big Flosstubers" were giving shout-outs to new FTers but not me. Lol. Silly! Must be after cancer emotions lol. We laughed, and I said, "Becky, stop! Who cares?" You're deciding to document your crafty makes, sewing, quilting, and stitching for yourself, which is huge because you beat breast cancer last year. Whoever loves your videos, great! You won't be everyone's cup of tea. So, I guess with my long message, I want to say thank you for this reminder to this old woman flosstuber and crafter. I'm glad I found your channel! Happy Stitching! I

Another great, inspiring video. Thank you so much for being part of this community! Sparkle n Shine ✨ Julie

Your positivity and empathy is so infectious Lis! These are great reminders ❤

You are right about these tips. I see stitchers put themselves in stressful situations because of arbitrary rules and challenges. It should be fun. Cross stitching is my meditation, so I honor that and stitch what and where feels right. Thank you for the video.

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My favorite color is seafoam green. Love all the charts!

Hi Stitching Lis :) Thanks for this review ! I was searching for Nurge hoop review and here I am :) There are a few look alike types out there but the nurge seems to be the one that promotes its " groves that hold fabric better" system. The others focus on the screw . Great video !

Good advice! Thank you for sharing ❤

I have several of those hoops with the scew tightened. I like the ones with the ones that have a squeezable release. The ones with the screens loosen too quickly impo. Good needles are essential. I love needlepoint point, Temari Balls. And embroidery more than cross stitch. Do you use six strands of three? In needle pint we use 3 strands. I have all of my embroidery thread organized. It helps a lot. Using our stash is imperative. I don't understand what you are saying about monthly. What? Styles? The entire practice is healing our souls. I agree 100% with going with your soul's desire!!!

There is much wisdom in your tips. Thank you.

I love all of your marketplace haul. Do you like the colour green? If so, which shade is your favourite? Sparkle n Shine ✨️ Julie

The Cittlewick Green sampler is gorgeous, and your kitty is so sweet. I love your temperature stitch.

How did you attach your piece to the cutting board? Glue? I love all shades of green.

Green is my favorite color. Those Joan Elliott charts are so pretty.

I really like the summer splendor chart. I hadn't seen that one before. One thing I love about summer is all of the green trees and grass. But I am looking forward to the leaves changing soon. So pretty.

Absolutely love your haul! We are enjoying the trees Chang from GREEN to beautiful fall colors here in Colorado.

Your cat is adorable..glad he is feeling better. I think I will have to get that issue of crosstitcher mag. I love joan elliot patterns. Green is my favorite color.

I appreciate your insight to stitching. It gave me something to think about with my stitching. I used to your think a needle is a needle but that’s not true. I’ve found some to shred my floss! I will try the brand you like. I think any hobby should be enjoyable! I really liked your tips!❤

Another fantastic episode 😊 I agree with everything you mentioned, and while listening, I was able to reflect and be grateful of the opertunity this community has given to me and all those who enjoy the craft ❤ Sparkle n Shine ✨️ Julie

Hi Lis, thanks for the video! You've inspired me to figure out what *I* like in stitching and not worry if others do it differently. I also stitch using this size of Nurge hoop and I keep my floss on floss drops or Pako organizers, and this setup seems to work just fine for me, yet I keep having doubts that maybe I need to do something differently and it will work even better. Thanks for the reminder that there's no need to have it all perfect!

Looks great ! Thanks for the ideas ! I purchased DMC Diamant metalic spools in different colours. What a treat ! This gave me an idea. How about storing them in a crystal bonbon dish, one of those with the lid? So I went looking and found a plastic version of a crystal bon bon dish ! They look glittery and are fun to look at :)

I’ve started listening to audiobooks rather than “watching” things because it lets more of me become part of the rhythm of my stitching. And the community of stitching with a friend or two makes things better in a different way!

I completely agree with all your points again. Cross stitch always brings me peace and comfort❤️

Well stated. This art is an amazing medium, drawing together people from all ages and walks of life. It has brought me incredible healing. Maybe I can explain more later. Hurricane Helene destroyed our electical grid so we have no power. I do not type well on my phone.

I just discovered your flosstube last week! You have a sense of calmness, and I really enjoy listening to you. Your explanation of cross stitch is wonderful, too. I have always referred to my stitching time as my therapy. It has helped me through a lot of anxiety and some depression and it's something I really, really enjoy doing.

You are truly an inspiration…if I didn’t already cross stitch your videos would make me want to try. I lost my dad in a car accident less than 2 years ago and stitching has helped me to cope with the grief. Thanks for your videos❤️

Thanks for you transparency about your journey. And you're right, do what makes you happy!

I recently got back into cross stitch after many years of not stitching and I'm enjoying it SO much. These are all great tips and I will keep all of them in mind as I continue in this hobby, so I don't get burned out. Thank you for sharing them!

I liked the video from the beginning but started to love it when you mentioned kitting up from stash! Of course everyone can make their own decisions but I myself try to keep my stash as minimal as possible because hoarding a million flosses is impractical and also a waste of money to me. And therefore I sometimes have a hard time enjoying videos where people have huge floss storages because it's not how I roll. Thanks for sharing that opinion, keep the work up 🥰

Hi, Lis What an =excellent= video! Thank you very much. 💐

Great tips. Will be looking for Nurge hoops and Piecemaker Needles. Worth a try 😊. Thank you.

I love how you explain things. You are very clear and concise ! Loved your floss tube!❤❤❤

I use the wooden Nurge hoops. I have sizes 1, 2, and 3. No. 2 is my favorite since it is about 5".

So much fun, Melissa! You're so good at trying out new ways of stitching!!

New viewer and subscriber here! Just for funsies-the hoop you loved from Michaels, is the exact same as the store brand (Artiste) of hoops from Hobby Lobby! They are wonderful, I love them!

I enjoyed this video and seeing your stitching. I love the look of the Prairie linen! If I won, I'd be stitching like a Flosstuber aka you 😅

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I actually just bought my first Nurge in the same color. I need to check out other needles. I tend to just get mine from Michaels. Thanks for all the tips!

I like poofy stitches too. 😃 Great start on this project. ❤

Hi Lis, thanks for your great floss tube episode. So well thought out and really made me think! I agree with your points - particularly about the SALs.

Great Video - When picking colors, you say it has to be close, when in reality it doesn't. Make it yours, if you are using stash and you don't have a color that closely matches, use another color you like that will work. Colorado Stitcher Sherrie always changes or adds color to a project, and they look amazing. Again, this is a hobby, do you and what makes you happy. You don't have to please anyone but you. So glad you are feeling better about stitching. I get it I have moments where it isn't fun anymore. It is usually when I feel like I have to do what others think, when I get that out of my head, I feel so much better. Also, I too have stopped SALs, it feels like a competition in my mind, If we all got together and stitched it, then it may be fun but other than that I don't see the point of them anymore.