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@BattleBugCrafts Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it! You don't have to be experienced to attend a retreat. There was someone at the retreat who just started stitching that weekend. I think she was a friend or relative of one of the other attendees. I'm going to attend Jingle Ball for the first time this year, too! Maybe I'll see you there. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. --Deb

Thanks so much, Wendy! I had a much better time than I expected, so I guess the enthusiasm came from that surprise. The Santa fabric is the called-for. Only one other person was stitching the same design and she was using aida. It's amazing how differently the linen takes the dye. The color on hers wasn't nearly as deep and dramatic as on mine. Bith the Santa and the Queen of the Night stitched up really quickly. I was surprised I got as much done on them as fast as I did, too. It's fun to have some fabric other than white for a change. I just got a notification that some of the Chatelaine kits I ordered last November are finally arriving on Monday, so I'm trying to finish up Venice Mandala to clear the decks for those. Thanks so much for watching, as always.

You're welcome! Linens do dye darker, which is kind of a bummer when you're wanting an evenweave to stitch on. 😄 The blue is gorgeous, though. I know you've been waiting for those Chatelaine kits. It will be fun to see when you start stitching those.

Thanks so much, Kira! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!

@@Felice-hc2dh Rhank you, Felicia! It was a fun, fast stitch. Glad you enjoyed watching and took the time to leave a comment. --Deb

Apparently, AI thinks we are, too.

@HipHop-Stitcher Thank you, Denise! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! --Deb

@KitschyWips Thanks, Maggi! It was a great retreat and the Queen of the Night was so much fun to stitch!

Hi Paula. Sorry it took a while for me to comment. I wanted to do it at a keyboard instead of on my phone. The red eyes are amazing on the Queen of the Night. I couldn't quit marveling at them while I was stitching her. It almost is more pronounced before you stitch the rest of her hair. Maybe making the blue more blue and less aqua would give her more drama, but again, that requires a color conversion I'm not good at. The Liz Matthews piece is a real contender! Thanks for that suggestion. The planner from @delana.haldy is a real treasure. I'm not a paper crafter either which is why making the flossdrops freaked me out. I didn't really know how I was going to do it until about three days before I left. I had no right being in that freebie pile either, even if I'm not moving. I'm so sorry I didn't show your finished small in person. I had it set aside because I didn't want to damage the dome and I forgot to set in in the pile of things to show while I was filming. I had the same response to meeting you. I love your videos and really love the designs you choose. It was fun to see your beautiful work on the brag table. I still keep thinking about how beautiful the Earth Dancer is. I would definitely love to spend more time together at another retreat. I expect this won't be my last because I had such a good time. Thanks again! Deb

@@thetravelingstockingstitcher I totally agree; I'm much more comfortable typing on my keyboard (so you can tell from the lengthy comment that I watched this episode on my laptop and not my phone). I ordered a piece of the darker fabric from Amy; I don't think the one that I had would work as well with the reds and I'll be doing the red version. I have lots of things the other fabric will work with!

Can't wait to see it!

@@RhubarbPatchStudio Thanks! I was looking for something regal sounding. Brag tables are amazing. Getting to see stuff in person makes such a huge difference.

@janniestanley Thanks, Jannie! I had a great time at this, my very first retreat.

Hi Gaye! Thanks! I'm so happy you enjoy my videos. It's so nice to hear. I'm well over Covid and currently on my next adventure. Went to a stitch retreat in Charlotte and tacked on a few extra days in Charleston, so that's next up. See you again soon! --Deb

@CindyKudlik Oh Cindy! You don't know how happy it makes me to hear the video was helpful! I'd love to see photos--any chance you have them on Instagram? Thanks! --Deb

@@thetravelingstockingstitcher No, I'm sorry, I don't Instagram. I can email the photos to you, though.

Hi Barb! Yes, all the Heirloom Stockings are in a single book. I think it's out of print, but you can find copies on eBay, AbeBooks, Thriftbooks, etc. You should find several if you Google: Better Homes and Gardens Heirloom Cross Stitch Christmas Stocking Book. The current prices online range from about $25.00 (not including shipping) to $160. I tried to find what I paid for mine and where I got it, but wasn't able to find it. I'm guessing I wouldn't have spent more than $25 or $30 for it. Hope you are able to locate it. --Deb

@@thetravelingstockingstitcher thank you so much . I made four of these when they first were in magazines but I now wish I had all of the patterns. I really enjoyed your video.

@@muddy5380 Thank you so much!!! --Deb

Hi Steph! It was only a matter of time. I'm feeling much better. Just still tired. I do need to get some stockings going again soon. Thanks for watching and checking in on me! --Deb x

Thanks, Kathy! Hope you're on the road to recovery! Glad you enjoyed the video. --Deb

Thanks! It was your comment about liking the Capri piece that gave me the motivation to keep going on it and getting it done. I thought Vienna Ballet would be a real slog, too, but I'm surprised at how quickly she's processing. Thanks for watching! --Deb

Hi Emjay! I'm still tired, but I am on the mend. I think the colors in the Thistle piece are what attracted me, too. The Vivsters does so much with so few colors. The Vienna dress is just DMC 158, 336, 823, and 939. Thanks for watching! --Deb

Hi Leah! Thanks! I'm feeling better, but it still took a lot out of me. I don't think the taste and smell thing is a big symptom anymore, but it might have been useful because the Paxalovid gave me a horrible metallic taste. Thanks for watching. I've got one of your videos to get caught up on, so I'll be checking it out soon! Between traveling and being sick, I haven't watched anything for a month. Hope all is well with you! --Deb

Thank you so much, Isabelle! I'm honored that you made me a priority! 😊 I' m really pleased with how the Vienna Ballet is turning out, too. Thanks as always for your kind comments! --Deb

Deb, it was really a great pleasure to listen to you. Now I suscibed sonI won't miss your next videos. Wishing you a lovely day ❤

@isabellecarn1046 Thank you for subscribing! So happy to have you as a part of my channel! Take care! --Deb

Thanks, Kathy! Even after all the stocking I've made, I still get that same feeling of dread as I'm about to take a scissors to it to FFO it. The good news is, I haven't had any mishaps yet. Be brave---you can do it!

Hi Wendy! Thanks! Sorrento does look like it's a painting. I think I'm on the mend. As always, I appreciate you checking out my video. --Deb

@@thetravelingstockingstitcher Oh I forgot to comment on the Queen City Retreat - have an amazing time!!

@@WendysWhimsicalStitches Thanks! I will!

Hi Judith! The Greek Islands are next on my list of places I want to go. I'd love any suggestions about where to go. Italy is my favorite country so far. Thanks for watching! --Deb

@@thetravelingstockingstitcher Hi, we visited last summer Crete, Corfu. These summer we visited Rhodes and Zakynthos . We spent 7 days on each one, took trips by buses , boats. They have beautiful beaches, cities, old and new downtowns. They have very good food and friendly people.

Thanks! There are so many places to go in Greece that it seems overwhelming to choose where to go. It's great to get recommendations from someone who has been there.

Hi Jannie! I'm still pretty exhausted, but I got through it. Black isn't so bad if you don't do tiny stitches. Good lighting and putting a white towel on your lap helps make it easier to see the holes, too. I really like your idea about the metallics in the border. That might be just what it needs. I'm a little nervous about a retreat, but I'm sure it will be fun. Have you been to one? Thanks for watching! --Deb

Thank you, Char!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much, Samantha!!!

@stitchingbytheriver8666 Thank you so much!!!

@MaryAnnArnold Thanks, MaryAnn. I'd love to know where you got the designs for the French ornaments. I haven't seen those. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Deb

@@thetravelingstockingstitcher There are times I cannot find the type of pattern that I am looking for, so I look at photographs online to get an idea of how I could create an easy design that would work as a Christmas ornament. I have found patterns for the Paris Opera House and Montmartre, but nothing I could make a lot smaller because I can't work in anything smaller than 32 ct.

I would love to see your personalized designs. Do you post on Instagram?

@@thetravelingstockingstitcher I occasionally post on Instagram as punkd pumpkin. I gave my designs away as gifts, so I don't have any right now. However, I can let you know when I post a finished one. Since I have only been on social media for about a year, I didn't take any photos of previous designs - just charted patterns from other designers.

Thank you so much, Sally! Glad you enjoyed it! --Deb

Hi Jannie! I've been thinking about you and wondering how your trip is going. I didn't think about the fact that you were going to be there right around the time of the Olympics. Hope crowds thin out before you arrive. The quilt is a real treasure. That map on the back is amazing. The street we stayed on was only a block long and I was able to find it on there. Have a great, safe trip! --Deb

Thx Deb-We’re staying near St. Chapelle. I’m sure it will be wonderful. Thx Deb! How your friend found that fabric I’ll never know!

Thanks for the suggestion! We went to Mankato on an overnight trip earlier this year, and I almost tacked on a trip to Blue Earth for just that purpose. Had I known then that Stitchville USA's days were numbered, I might have made it a priority. Thanks! --Deb

Thanks, Leah Noel! I couldn't believe how fortuitous a find that silver frame was just when I pulled that piece out. The quilt is truly a treasured gift. Thanks so much! --Deb

Thank you so much, Joanne! I'm happy I can share that with you. The quilt is something very special. I appreciate you checking in! --Deb

Thank you, Sabrina! Glad you enjoyed it. The quilt really is a treasured object. I appreciate you stopping by again to watch! --Deb

Thanks so much, Wendy! After all the painting you've done lately between your kitchen and craft items, you should be ready to go paint Gothic cathedrals all over Europe! The quilt really is an amazing treasure. Thanks again!

Thanks, Emjay! I really wished I could have found stitched examples of those ExLibrist designs. They are stunning in comparison to the mockups. The quilt really is a treasured gift. Thanks for checking in! --Deb

Thank you so much! --Deb

Thanks, Felicia! The quilt really is a treasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! --Deb

Thank you, Sarah!

Hi Beth! Sorry this reply is so late. I apparently overlooked responding to some comments. I'm the same way with getting behind on watching flosstube or any TV in the summer. It goes by much too quickly in Minnesota, although I can't say it's weeding that keeps me occupied. 🤣 I'm just about to pick up the Capri WIP again, so thanks for the suggestion! --Deb

Hi Cindy! I'm so sorry I didn't respond to your comment sooner. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Also, thanks for letting me know Magnolia Nana recommended my channel. Glad you enjoyed it. --Deb

Hi! Thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry it took me so long to reply to your comment. I wanted to keep it available as a reminder to watch your channel, but getting around to watching flosstube or any TV in the summer is a challenge. I did get a chance to catch one of your videos, and really enjoyed it. I've subscribed, so I'll be back for more when the weather starts to turn. Thanks again. --Deb

@@thetravelingstockingstitcher Thank you so much! It is hard to keep up with everyone. I can't comment on my phone so sometimes it takes me a few days to reply. We're definitely ready for cooler weather! Happy stitching!

@@judith8951 Thanks, Judith!

@globetrottingstitcher Thanks, Amy! Prague really is a beautiful place. I haven't been to Scotland, but it's far up my list. Glad to hear your endorsement of it. Thanks for watching! --Deb

@@emjaymckarney7972 Why, thank you as always, Emjay!

@charj57 Thanks, Char! I may have filmed a take or two more than necessary of the Lemoncello segment, just to make sure.

@RhubarbPatchStudio Thanks! I hadn't thought about a Long Dog. My backup plan was going to be to live forever because that's how long it would take to use them all up. 😆

@joanneneufeld8212 Thanks, Joanne! Italy is amazing. I've been twice, once to northern Italy and once to the south, and would do it all over again in an instant. It really is the most beautiful country I've visited. I highly recommend it. --Deb

@@WendysWhimsicalStitches Thanks, Wendy! RUclips now gives you the opportunity to upload three thumbnails, and you can compare how they do, so not everybody will see the scurvy one. I really do want to get Venice done because one of these years the others I've ordered (Blue Moroccan Lace, Lake Como, Paris and Tuscana Mandalas) will show up and I'll be way behind. The Pompeji (that's how Martina spelled it) has such rich colors and deep reds. Thanks as always!

​@@thetravelingstockingstitcherIt's too bad that the Glorianas are taking so long to get in. The last Chat I had ordered was Black Swan and it did take about a year for shipment. I forgot to comment that limoncello is divine! My favorite! I could drink the whole bottle. 😂 Also, those huge skeins/ balls of DMC are insane! Have a great weekend!

@@WendysWhimsicalStitches Yeah, I may have done a few takes more of me drinking lemoncello than was absolutely necessary. 🤪

Thanks! I bet you're getting excited for your trip! Have wonderful time! --Deb