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Episode 341 - January is a Wrap!
New Starts & Finishes: Puffin' Party by Hands on Design
Christmas in Blue: Snowman by Lila's Studio
WIPs: Royal Games 2 - Mirabilia
Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings
Miss Christmas Eve by Mirabilia
Recipients selected for 9 Years on Floss Tube Celebration - please email me your mailing address and include in your email what you won so I can match them up appropriately. Thank you! My email address is halfstitch@yahoo.com.
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Episode 340 Stitching & Cocoa's New Shoes SD 480p
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FO's: All You Need is Love by Court E Battecoure Always and Forever by Little House Needleworks Stocking #1 from 12 Days of Christmas Stockings by Annie Beez Folkart Joy is in the Giving from the Christmas 2023 Edition of Just Cross Stitch FFO: Christmas Parade by Cottage Garden Samplings WIPS: Letters from Nora: H - by Nora Corbett Peacock by Cottage Garden Samplings Rosie Rhapsody by Rosewood...
Episode 339 Focused Stitching for Brringo SD 480p
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NS: Colorful Cats by Kitty and Me Designs Santa's Workshop by Jim Shore/Mill Hill FO: Zephyr Hill Sampler by Summer House Stitchworks WIPS: Nativity by Teresa Wentzler Rudolph's Tree Farm by Dimensions Gold Email: Halfstitch@yahoo.com Instagram: Halfstitch2017
Episode 338 Brringo Begins SD 480p
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New Starts: Letters from Nora: H by Nora Corbett N is for Narwhal by Hands on Design FO: N is for Narwhal by Hands on Design FFO: Liberty Notes by Shepherd's Bush WIP: Autumn in the Village by Stony Creek Email: halfstitch@yahoo.com Instagram: Halfstitch2017
Episode 337 Happy New Year SD 480p
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New Start and Finish: Stitch Box - Love to Stitch and Ruler Keep (2 separate pillows) by Jeanette Douglas FO: Stitch Box (All sections) by Jeanette Douglas Tips: Royal Games 2 by Mirabilia Spring at Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings Email: halfstitch@yahoo.com Instagram: Halfstitch2017
Episode 336 Lots of Christmas Stitching SD 480p
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FO: Boos, Hisses & Cross Stitches by Primrose Cottage Yellow Polka Dot Bikweenie by Plum Street Samplers FFO: Hey Friend, Let's Stitch by Teresa Kogut Wips: Temperature Tree by Sarah Hughes Miss Christmas Eve by Mirabilia Nativity by Teresa Wentzler December Quilt by Paula Vaughan Christmas Village Ornaments by Dimensions Gold Collection All You need is Love by Courie E Battacourie Email: halfs...
Episode 335 Traveling & Stitching, Part 3 Final SD 480p
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FO: A Banner Year - Fun by Hands on Designs Hey Friend, Let's Stitch by Teresa Kogut NS: Rosie Rhapsody by Rosewood Manor WIPs: All I Need is Love by Couire E Battecouire Zephyr Hill Sampler by Summer House Stitch Works Hey Friend, Let's Stitch by Teresa Kogut Peacock by Cottage House Samplings Temperature Tree by Sarah Hughes Yellow Polka Dot Bikweenie by Plus Street Samplers Email: halfstitch...
Episode 334 Traveling & Stitching, Part 2 SD 480p
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FO: November Word Play by Brenda Gervais WIPs: Peacock by Cottage Garden Samplings. November Word Play by Brenda Gervais Hey Friend, Let's Stitch by Teresa Kogut Email: halfstitch@yahoo.com Instagram: Halfstitch2017
Episode 333 Traveling & Stitching Part 1 SD 480p
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NEW STARTS: November Word Play by Brenda Gervais and Joy is in the Giving from Just Cross Stitch Christmas Edition, 2023 WIPS: Let Love Reign by Teresa Kogut Nativity by Teresa Wentzler Yellow Polka Dot Bikweenie by Plum Street All you Need is Love by Couire E Battacouire This is the first part of a traveling vlog. Email: halfstitch@yahoo.com Instagram: Halfstitch2017
Episode 332 Is That a Quilt? SD 480p
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FFO: I Stitch by Teresa Kogut O Holy Night Bell Pull Raggedy Ann Quilt New Start: Royal Games 2 by Mirabilia Wips: Temperature Tree by Sarah Hughes All you Need is Love by Cure E Battecuori Snow Much Fun, A Banner Year by Hands on Designs Email: Halfstitch@yahoo.com Instagram: Halfstitch2017
Episode 331 Donna Comes for a Visit! SD 480p
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FO's Dena: Christmas Parade by Cottage Garden Samplings FO's Donna: Pumpkin Sampler (a 2002 pattern from her stash) Ghost Pumpkin by LaDeDa (a GaRon Retreat Exclusive) Farm of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings Dena's WIPS: Summer Treats by Sue Hillis Shakespeare's Fairies by Mirabilia Miss Christmas Eve by Mirabilia Rudolph's Tree Farm by Dimensions Gold Let Love Reign by Teresa Kogut...
Episode 330 Stitching & More 2025 Plans SD 480p
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FFO: En Autumne by Collection TraLaLa Welcome Home by Cricket Collection NS: Test Stitching on Rosie Rhapsody by Rosewood Manor (Birthday Start) WIPS: Peacock by Cottage Garden Samplings Christmas Parade by Cottage Garden Samplings Spring Quaker by Rosewood Manor Zephyr Hill Sampler by Summer House Stitchworks All you Need is Love by Cure e Batticuore Additional New Starts in Reserve for 2025: ...
Episode 329 Stitching & Planning Begins for 2025 SD 480p
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FO: En Autumne by Collection TraLaLa FFO: Small Gift by Imagination (Art work by Mary Englebriet WIPs: Spring At Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings December Quilt by Paula Vaughn New Starts included in Plans for 25 in 2025! 1, 2 - Keep Calm & Cross Stitch by Croquette a Gogo 3. Autumn Berry by Erica Michaels (3rd in Trio of Berries) 4, 5 - Anjou Pears (Florals) by Annie Beez Folk Art 6...
Episode 328 October Wrap Up SD 480p
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FO's: 8 Maids Milking - Erika Michael Liberty Notes - Shepherd's Bush New Starts: Temperature Tree by Sarah Hughes Boos, Hisses & Cross Stitches by Primrose Cottage WIPs: En Autumne by Collection Tralala Liberty Notes by Shepherd's Bush All You Need is Love by Course E. Battecourie Christmas Parade by Cottage Garden Samplings Boos, Hisses and Cross Stitches by Primrose Cottage Email: Halfstitch...
Episode 327 Trip to Alabama SD 480p
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FO's - October Word Play - Brenda Gervais Zephyr Hill Sampler, Part 1 - Summer House Stitchworks Eight Maids Milking by Erica Michaels NS: Eight Maids Milking by Erica Michaels Boos, Hisses & Cross Stitches by Primerose Cottage WIPs: Christmas Parade by Cottage Garden Samplings October Word Play by Brenda Gervais All You Need is Love by Court E Battecoure email: halfstitch@yahoo.com Instagram: ...
Episode 326 3 Mths to Finish Line Continues SD 480p
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Episode 326 3 Mths to Finish Line Continues SD 480p
Episode 325 Three Months to the Finish Line SD 480p
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Episode 325 Three Months to the Finish Line SD 480p
Episode 324 ABCingo Wraps Up! SD 480p
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Episode 324 ABCingo Wraps Up! SD 480p
Episode 323 A Virtual Finishing Day SD 480p
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Episode 323 A Virtual Finishing Day SD 480p
SITW Retreat Recap SD 480p
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SITW Retreat Recap SD 480p
Episode 321 ABCingo Begins! SD 480p
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Episode 321 ABCingo Begins! SD 480p
Episode 320 Stitching Whatever I Want SD 480p
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Episode 320 Stitching Whatever I Want SD 480p
Episode 319 Stitching & Walking Cocoa SD 480p
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Episode 319 Stitching & Walking Cocoa SD 480p
Episode 318 Finishes, a Start and Book Reviews SD 480p
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Episode 318 Finishes, a Start and Book Reviews SD 480p
Episode 317 A Special Guest SD 480p
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Episode 317 A Special Guest SD 480p
Episode 316 Wrapping Up Christmas in July SD 480p
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Episode 316 Wrapping Up Christmas in July SD 480p
Episode 315 Rocket City Stitchers Retreat & More SD 480p
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Episode 315 Rocket City Stitchers Retreat & More SD 480p
Episode 314 Silver Needle Retreat SD 480p
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Episode 314 Silver Needle Retreat SD 480p
Episode 313 Christmas in July Begins! SD 480p
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Episode 313 Christmas in July Begins! SD 480p
Episode 312 Progress, An FO and 2 New Starts SD 480p
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Episode 312 Progress, An FO and 2 New Starts SD 480p

Комментарии

  • @ginmol53
    @ginmol53 10 минут назад

    There is perfection in imperfection!!!!! Your sweater project is just perfect as far as I'm concerned. I think you are a "fudger like I am, LOL!!!! I don't think I've ever had a project that didn't have some of my fudging in it. After all, there are NO rules in stitching. Carry on Dena, carry on, LOL!!! No one will know, unless you tell, LOL!! 🙂

  • @tamarasloan7752
    @tamarasloan7752 15 часов назад

    You had a very prolific stitching month in January. I always love seeing your progress. Happy stitching! - TaMara

  • @paulettecurt-costa8902
    @paulettecurt-costa8902 22 часа назад

    Congratulations on 9 years! Coco is so much fun to watch. Your progress always amazes me. Have a wonderful month of stitching. ❤

  • @sharonwilliamson2279
    @sharonwilliamson2279 День назад

    Wow a busy month of stitching and such progress congratulations x

  • @cindygehrke5249
    @cindygehrke5249 День назад

    Hi Dena, I’m catching up this video after already watching the next which you’ve already posted, somehow I missed one. I always enjoy sitting and doing my stitching while you share yours, it’s a bit like having a friend over for tea and crafting. On that note I’d like to ask if you can give another tour of your craft room/stitching area. My own is small just a wall in my bedroom, but very comfortable with large windows looking out to my bird feeders. I love to sew with sunshine especially in our cold Wisconsin winters I need to soak up daylight in any way possible. I keep much of my craft storage in bins under the bed and in a utility room in larger bins and shelving. I’m always interested in seeing how others sort and organize their areas to be comfortable and functional. Edit: You always seem so organized in your WIPs and how do you organize those? Seems you must be flipping through them in a way that makes it easy to find your fit prompts.

  • @karlalaplante7244
    @karlalaplante7244 День назад

    Always great to start my day with your video chats! They get my day started on the right note and todays was a little more exciting when I heard my name!! Looking forward to many more years of great video chats too! Congratulation on 9 years, and best wishes for many more! I definitely feel like I need a few more days in this new month of February...lots of travel for me and lots of goals I'd like to accomplish as well...time will tell! Have a great day and stitch happy! Chat again soon!

  • @homesweethomehandmade
    @homesweethomehandmade День назад

    Hi Dena WOW!!!!.......I'm a giveaway winner.......Thank you so much!! I won the Lizzie Kate Christmas sampler chart and I've decided to start this in July as my 'Christmas in July' new start, it's lovely and excited to stitch on it - I've sent you an email with my address details. I love the fabric that you are stitching Royal Games 2 on, please can you tell what it is? I love watching your videos to see all your stitching and planning, very inspirational. Happy stitching & Thanks so much again 😃Best wishes Natalie x

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Natalie, so glad you saw the video and responded! Thanks! The fabric I am using on Royal Games is Pixie Dust from Silkweaver. How wonderful that you will be starting the new patterns you won in July for Christmas in July! I will get them in the mail to you! Dena

  • @StitchinMommy
    @StitchinMommy День назад

    So fun that you two surprise finishes at the end of the month! I hope your friend enjoyed her quilt. 🥰

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Sarah, she really did love it. She had seen the fabric before and had tried to find it to purchase but couldn't get any so this was truly a special surprise. Dena

  • @zook717
    @zook717 День назад

    I worked on Woodland Christmas while watching. You got so much done in January! Cocoa was such a good girl with the kitty! Very impressed!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Carolyn, she does not do well with cats. Don't know why as she was never exposed to them. There is one in our neighborhood (not the one shown in the video) and he is a very cantankerous kitty. He taunts Cocoa and she doesn't like Mr. Pickles at all. It is funny to see. She will head to Loki's to play with him and stop dead still if Mr. Pickles is in the yard (he lives with Loki). So very funny to see. Dena

  • @jennharts1
    @jennharts1 День назад

    Congratulations on all your finishes!!!! Dena, I love your hair, looks so pretty. I forgot to mention on your last video I have stitched the Nora Corbet " H" also and I love it. The beads were a pain, as I'm not a fan of beading, but I got it done and I love it. Thanks for all your videos!!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Jenn, so glad you liked the H from Nora Corbett. I am enjoying stitching on mine. Dena

  • @lindaskinner5887
    @lindaskinner5887 День назад

    Thank you for sharing your stitching. I’m starting to enjoy my stitching. I almost completed the boarder. Thank you for the encouragement. Happy stitching. ❤

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Linda, just relax and enjoy the process. You may fall in love with it as you go. Dena

  • @cheryl9353
    @cheryl9353 День назад

    Hi you didn’t tell us what your friend thought of the quilt. Hope she liked it.

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Cheryl, that was a huge oversight on my part. Will mention that in my next video! But, she loved it! Dena

  • @stacycollins2760
    @stacycollins2760 День назад

    Dena!!! I can’t believe I won Sleeping Beauty! Wow! Thank so much! Oh- tell Cocoa , great job on just walking away from the cat! 🤣

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Stacy so very happy for you. I have your email, so thanks for sending your mailing address so quickly. Dena

  • @OnceUponAStitch
    @OnceUponAStitch День назад

    Hi Dena, it was so much fun seeing all your stitching with so much progress. I need more days in February! 💕

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Well, I started working on my February goals a little at the end of January because it is a short month! I did my first February WIPGO goal in January! Anyway, I am working on my last two British Baking Championship stitches today for this week. Then I will watch the next episode. Dena

  • @lorettahenderson8979
    @lorettahenderson8979 День назад

    Dena...well done on your accomplishments for stitching...blessings for you and your family❤

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Thanks Loretta for the blessings! Hope you have a great stitching month in February. Dena

  • @susanradford9503
    @susanradford9503 День назад

    Congratulations again on 9 years. You are such a joy to watch. Well done on all the finishes - January certainly was a bumper month of stitching for you. I am travelling with family so not getting as much done. But grandchildren time is precious so I’m making the most of being with them. Thank you for sharing everything. Oh, did Cheryl like the quilt. Happy stitching.

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      I hope you have a wonderful time with your family and grandchildren! It sounds like you are making the most of this special time. I don't have grandchildren in my life yet so if and when that time comes, I will be stitching less I'm sure. Dena

  • @carlahaskell2178
    @carlahaskell2178 День назад

    Another great video. I just love all your videos. And seeing Cocoa is always a treat. Congrats on meeting all your January goals. You are such an inspiration!! I've started on my Feb goals. It's always fun. Have a great stitchy week.

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Carla, it is always such a great feeling of accomplishment when I finish a goal. I think that is why I like setting them (and they enable me to make progress). Happy Stitching on your February goals. Dena

  • @CaroleLeonard-mq7ul
    @CaroleLeonard-mq7ul День назад

    Dena...after watching your last video, I stitched my January Word Play on light blue opal. Thanks for your suggestion.

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Carole, so glad you decided on the light blue for January. I am working on mine and it will be the final one of the 12 when I finish it. Dena

  • @DeeAZstitcher
    @DeeAZstitcher День назад

    Good progress. My Plans worked out well in January, yet not a good start for February though. The stitched Sweater looks Fine to Me.

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Thanks Debra! I am very glad to have another one done in that series. They really do look cute. Dena

  • @maryjoobrienmoulding6298
    @maryjoobrienmoulding6298 День назад

    Great video Dena I pretty sure I have watched you since the beginning 🎉I always love to see allbthe stitching and life you share Take care and Enjoy......

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      MaryJo, I believe you have been with me the entire 9 years! You have always been so kind and consistently positive about what I'm working on. Thank you for your long time friendship. Dena

  • @yasmincroxford5441
    @yasmincroxford5441 День назад

    I would really like to see the photo of that cake 🎂

  • @dianeperkins7229
    @dianeperkins7229 День назад

    Hi Dena. I think you saved the sweater perfectly! I actually like the way the tree that got cut off looks. If you didn’t say anything I would not have known you had to make an adjustment. Good job! Congratulations on nine years doing flosstube. Thank you!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      I'm glad you like the way the sweater turned out. I am sure it will be slightly smaller than the others when I fully finish them, but I may just use the same template and allow a little more fabric to show around the edges. I appreciate you watching! Dena

  • @debrabutler1953
    @debrabutler1953 День назад

    Dena, always a pleasure to watch your video. I have loved seeing all of your polar plunge stitches and feel you may have enabled me there! Listening to your plans and different group activities has also inspired me to try two different acrostics each month. Hopefully I can keep up! Happy stitching.

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy stitching those acrostics! I dearly love them. Really helps me plan on touching WIPs I need to stitch by choosing them for the letters and then makes me stitch them to complete the acrostic. Good motivators. Dena

  • @petrawolford6235
    @petrawolford6235 День назад

    Congratulations on 9 years!! 🎉 My how time flies! May you and your family be showered with blessings in 2025, and may that car be under warranty!!!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Petra, from your lips to God's ears about the car! Yes indeed we are hoping it is under warranty because they have confirmed he needs a new engine. UGH! Dena

  • @linwheeler4295
    @linwheeler4295 День назад

    Congratulations again on 9 years. 🎉 I so enjoy your shows they keep me company while I stitch. I don't think you mentioned a recipient of the Lizzie Kate. Did your friend like your quilt you'd made her. Take care x

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Lin, it was a Mystery sampler and I probably didn't mention the name Lizzie Kate when I announced it. At least I think I announced it. I will go back and make sure. Dena

  • @neilstephen6761
    @neilstephen6761 День назад

    Hello Dena congratulations on nine years doing floss tube. Did your friend like the quilt? You have achieved an enormous amount this year and so good to see your beautiful stitching .

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Neil, my friend really did like her quilt. I need to share about that! I forgot. Thanks for asking. Dena

  • @judystone3645
    @judystone3645 День назад

    Beautiful progress for the last few days in January. I'm so glad your plans worked out. I love when a new month comes around, and I can work on some new and wip projects. I slacked off in January on my BAPs, so now I'm making plans to buckle down and get some serious stitches put in. I hope (and i just know) that your friend loved her quilt! Who wouldn't. It is gorgeous. Happy stitching. ❤

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Judy, sometimes we just need to do a little something different for a month. You will be ready with renewed spirit this month to tackle your big projects. Wishing you much stitching time. Dena

  • @robinbunis6792
    @robinbunis6792 День назад

    Beautiful stitching Dena. I don't think you mentioned what your friend thought of the quilt you made her...was I asleep at the wheel?

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      I don't think I did mention it yet! Thanks for the reminder. She loved it by the way! Dena

  • @dianebrinkmeyer4390
    @dianebrinkmeyer4390 День назад

    I was watching The Camping Stitcher this morning and she made a very nice compliment regarding your floss tube. Enjoyed the video!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Thank you so much for sharing that the Camping Stitcher made a nice comment. I will have to go over there and thank her. Dena

  • @sharonwilliams6787
    @sharonwilliams6787 День назад

    I am amazed at all you get accomplished in a month / year. Planning is the key I'm sure. Thanks for sharing

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Sharon, I do love the planning almost as much as the stitching. Almost! LOL. Happy stitching this month! Dena

  • @kathyault7563
    @kathyault7563 2 дня назад

    Dena - what a dream vacation you & Tommy took! So happy for you guys to experience that! Def a bucket list for me as have always wanted to travel to Europe during the holiday season to see the various Christmas Markets as well as taking a Transatlantic Cruise! Such beautiful stitches as well! Sorry for the loss of Fred .. hopefully Coco will meet a new BFF soon to make more happy memories with! Still catching up on Floss Tubes as got so far behind during the holidays as I went on a Eastern Caribbean Cruise the week of Thanksgiving. Thank you for taking us along on your Cruise! Happy Stitching!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 2 дня назад

      I hope you had a fabulous trip to the Eastern Caribbean! Tommy and I are going back there this December. We try to cruise at least once a year. It is our favorite type of travel. And I love all the stitching time! Happy Stitching. Dena

    • @kathyault7563
      @kathyault7563 День назад

      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 we had a fabulous time! A friend, my sister and niece, went with me. We totally surprised my niece, a freshman in High School, with the cruise! We had been planning the trip for several months but didn't tell my niece until a week or so before that she was coming to FL the week of Thanksgiving. We waited til she got to FL when we told her abt the cruise which was a couple days before we sailed! It so much fun! Her mom my younger sister passed away from colon cancer abt 3 1/2 years ago & now my older sister is raising her. This was the 2nd cruise we took her on as we all went on an Alaskan Cruise the year after her mom passed. She loved both cruises but she really has opened up & become more adventurous this time. She tried out paddleboarding & fell in love with it & was able to do it a 2nd time at another port. We saw so many instances of her mom throughout as her mom loved cruising with us too! Such great memories were made! It def is my favorite mode of travel/vacation also! I was able to get a lil stitching done as well along the way. ☺ Have a great week!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 День назад

      Kathy, what a great idea to surprise your niece. I am so glad she had a great time. It must be very bitter sweet to see so much of your sister in her. I am very happy you even got some stitching in while traveling. Wishing you a great month of February! Dena

    • @kathyault7563
      @kathyault7563 День назад

      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 it truly is. Emma has so much of her mother in her, especially Kim's sense of humor. Sherri & I are often telling Emma that she is sooo a mini-me of her mom! Hope you have a month full of great stitching & no frogs! 🐸

  • @karendavis-macon9658
    @karendavis-macon9658 5 дней назад

    Coco’s boots too cute! She actually did quite well for her first time. Dena…GREAT stitching as Always!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERYDAY IN 2025!!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 2 дня назад

      Thank you for the kind words about Cocoa and my stitching! Hope you get to stitch every day in 2025 as well. Dena

  • @clappjl
    @clappjl 5 дней назад

    I wanted to share, I am also doing 2025 YOW, and was able to create an album with 10 projects. I also had my first finish, a blessing sampler. Woohoo!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 2 дня назад

      Congratulations on your first finish of your YOW's! I have finished two of mine. I had 10 I chose as well. But those two are the two that are small. The rest are a bit more substantial. LOL. Wishing you great success on your YOW 2025! Dena

  • @lindaskinner5887
    @lindaskinner5887 7 дней назад

    Thank you for another chance to admire your stitching. I finally started stitching. It’s going well , I only had to frog twice. I’m stitching “Bee in my Bonnet Stitch Card set V”. It’s fun , but I like sewing better. I guess I don’t have enough patience. I can sew something and be done in an hour or less. I’m going to keep stitching. Once I’m done I’ll email you a picture. ( I’m not on instagram.) Poor Cocoa I feel so sorry about her reaction to her boots. Once she gets use to wearing them she’ll want to wear them all the time. So cute.❤Happy stitching.

  • @theintuitivestitcher9336
    @theintuitivestitcher9336 7 дней назад

    Hi Dena! Congratulations on your finish! It's beautiful! My daughter and her family live in South Carolina and they had the ice and snow! They stayed in. Almost everything was cancelled for a few days. Take care! See you next flosstube!

  • @sammiescraftycreations918
    @sammiescraftycreations918 8 дней назад

    I loved watching cocoa try her new shoes! 😂 She did very good for her first time. Congrats on the finishes!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      Sammie, thanks so much for watching and for the praise for Cocoa's attempts at wearing booties. Not something she enjoys. LOL. Dena

  • @kayinthecave
    @kayinthecave 8 дней назад

    💜💜💜

  • @jennharts1
    @jennharts1 8 дней назад

    Congratulations on all your finshes, you go girl!!!! So glad you had such a good time on your get-a-way with your friends. Cocoa was a hoot wearing her booties!!! Just too funny!! Thanks for sharing with us. We're in Chicago area and it's been really cold here. Wish my little one would wear booties. It was quite a job getting her zip up coat on her this year, but finally got it mastered. Maybe next year we'll try the booties. My "Winnie" froze that that when I put her coat and harness on, Too funny!!!!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      We are doing well with the jackets, coats, etc. It was just hose silly booties, Cocoa said NOPE! Not Moving! LOL. Dena

  • @PeeDeeStitcher
    @PeeDeeStitcher 8 дней назад

    Cocoa had me laughing. My youngest bought boots for our boys, and Milo just lays down and chews on them any time we put them on him. Congrats on your finishes! Happy stitching! - TaMara

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      TaMara, I can see Milo doing just that!!! Hope you are having a great month of stitching. Dena

  • @devrakline4967
    @devrakline4967 8 дней назад

    Cocoa for the win!!! That was too much! I giggled the whole time! Your framed Santa finish is gorgeous!!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      Devra, thanks so much for letting me know you had so much fun watching Cocoa. I also appreciate the feedback about my framed Christmas Parade (with Santa leading the way). Hope you have a great month of stitching in February. Dena

  • @kankerdoodleb9149
    @kankerdoodleb9149 8 дней назад

    Dena once I saw Cocoa and her new boots I forgot about all your lovely stitching 🤣🤣🤣

  • @carolynmiller0424
    @carolynmiller0424 8 дней назад

    I'm glad you had a good time at retreat. Cocoa cracked me up with her boots. I put one only on a front & back foot so they had to walk. They got used to them quickly. Its always funny...like they stepped in something...lol

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      Carolyn, that is exactly what I said, looks like they think they have stepped in something. LOL. Hoping you have a great month of stitching in February. Dena

  • @pattysmith9266
    @pattysmith9266 8 дней назад

    Beautifully framed picture wow. Great finishes. Stitching with friends is so much fun. Happy stitching Patty Cocoa too cute

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      Patty, I am sure your cats have their own personality as well. Glad you liked my framing of Christmas Parade! Hope to see a video from you soon. Miss keeping up with you. Dena

  • @csquared6000
    @csquared6000 8 дней назад

    The LOOK on Cocoa's face. "How could you do this to me?!" Such a sweet heart. Happy Stitching to you too! You're making me want to get to work finishing some things closer to a finish for me. Stitch by stitch we're getting there.

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      She does look a little perplexed at the booties, but the weather has warmed up enough that she doesn't need them right now. I agree with how you interpreted her look! I said the very same thing to my husband. Dena

  • @karlalaplante7244
    @karlalaplante7244 8 дней назад

    Cocoa is so very patient...I'm glad she is adapting to her booties! She will appreciate them outside for sure! Love the framed finish... You definitely have a great framer! I did my own YOW as well... I definitely do not like how much time posting and documenting takes up, but I love the motivation I get from playing the games and challenges we do with our stitching! Chat again soon!

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      Karla, you did get a lot accomplished with your YOW! You'll have to let me know what is on your list for 2025! Dena

  • @suzloch3175
    @suzloch3175 8 дней назад

    Maybe put on the boots and take her out for a walk, so she’s motivated to push thru the different feelings

  • @christinaderrico5159
    @christinaderrico5159 8 дней назад

    This is my first time watching your video, Lori Scicolone recommended you. You really get a lot of stitching done! You have such pretty pieces! Your dog is precious 😊

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      Christina, thanks so much for giving my videos a try. I will thank Lori for the recommendation. We mention each other often as we are good friends and enjoy each other's videos ourselves. I wish you much stitching time and hope you get lots accomplished in February. Dena

    • @christinaderrico5159
      @christinaderrico5159 5 дней назад

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  • @sharonwilliamson2279
    @sharonwilliamson2279 8 дней назад

    Glad you enjoyed your stitching retreat and the company you were with. The finishes are certainly coming along this year so far. I have just ordered the Little House Needleworks’s chart as the phrase Always and Forever has been a saying my husband and I always use, so I also hope to stitch by our anniversary in July. I am upto date with your videos , hoping now I can just each one as it is posted. Cocoa and the boots 😂😂

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      You will love the LHN stitch, Always and Forever. It is a lovely, quick stitch! So happy you have caught up with my videos and I appreciate that you watch them! I know, Cocoa and the boots! Priceless! Dena

  • @iriscope6798
    @iriscope6798 8 дней назад

    Dena, does Always and Forever have any quarter stitches or specialty stitches? I love it but I am an Aida stitched . my husband and I will be married 40 years in may. Your framed piece is beautiful.

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      The Always and Forever does not have any half or quarter stitches that I recall.....just cross stitches. It is a quick stitch. I highly recommend for you as an Aida stitcher. Dena

  • @sharonwilliamson2279
    @sharonwilliamson2279 8 дней назад

    What a shame about your son’s trying visit getting to you. Fortunately he was safe. I do remember the Christmas tradition of earrings, love that he’s still keeping it up😊 Progress on Nativity over the course of this recording was impressive to see with your new goal for it each month. Glad you stayed safe in the wintry weather xxx

    • @halfstitchcrossstitch2456
      @halfstitchcrossstitch2456 7 дней назад

      Sharon, my son's car is still in the shop at the dealership. However, they think it is a warranty covered issue and are trying to get all the paperwork in to guarantee that for our son, so we are trying to be patient. I am loving having the monthly goals so far that I work into my acrostics and stitching plans. It is pushing my big pieces along nicely! Dena