FlossTube #3 July 8, 2024
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Hello! Welcome to the third episode of Comfort Stitching. In this video we talk all about Inspiration and what lights me, and hopefully you, up. I show you what I'm currently working on, share some plans, "stash enhancement," and take you on a field trip to an amazing store that you need to know about! I'll conclude with a bit of mindful quiet time. I hope you'll join me on the journey and thanks so much for watching!
Music sourced from Epidemic Sound.
Any sound effects you hear are either my dog Archie, the train that regularly runs through town, or my own needle and thread.
Charts I'm working on:
"Bridget Power 1840" by Gigi R, widely available.
"Antoinette 1894-1896" from www.samplers-berlin.com
My gratitude to Jean Lea @atticneedleworkshop5435 and to Rae Niles @redbarnsamplers for their research assistance on my quest to know more about Bridget Power, 1840.
"Across the Pond Stitch and Chat" monthly Zoom. Find the group on Facebook. Hosted by Marie at@StitchesAndDiamonds and Angi the @tinyhousestitcher
Florilegium is located at 367 Main St. in Weston, Missouri.
www.florilegium.com and on Instagram @florilegiumstudio
Upcoming SAL: Barbara Ana's "The Four Seasons" with Sarah @sewmesarah We'll begin on the Winter Solstice, Dec. 21, 2024 and follow the seasons as they turn. "The Four Seasons" is available as a PDF download. Go to Barbara Ana's Instagram page: barbaraanadesigns. Then click on the "linktr.ee" link in her bio. You'll be redirected to another page with a link at the top for her ko-fi shop. Click on that and you'll find all of her available charts.
"Sewn in America" book and exhibit at the DAR museum.
info at www.dar.org/museum
"Sewn in America" video Part 1 by @QuiltDistrict
• Sewn in America exhibi...
"Sewn in America" video Part 2 by @QuiltDistrict
• Sewn in America exhibi...
FlossTubes that are "must see" for me:
@brendaandtheserialstarter2410
@SarahsStitchySpot
@karencombs
@sewmesarah
@ContentedNeedleworkerKim
@JustKeepStitchin
@atticneedleworkshop5435
@mommalovesyougb
@nicolaparkman
@antiqueneedleworkers
@stitchingincostume
@susanstandleystitchintime
@we.are.curiouscrafters
@Stitchingbunny1127
@CelesteCreates
@BeckStitchesEverything
@Roberta.SABLEStitchers
@pottymouthstitcher
There are so, so many great FlossTubes out there! I'll share more in another video.
The 3 RUclipsrs I don't miss:
@ThePethericks
@bernadettebanner
@rajivsurendra
Find me on Instagram @jaxx444
I grew up in a productive environment. My maternal grandmother, who would have been 104 this year, was always making something - sewing, quilting, crocheting, figuring out projects for my woodworking grandpa to make, etc. My mother, who is an artist, was always sewing for us (I never wore a store-bought dress until the 3rd grade), cross stitching, quilting, and painting. I didn't inherit my mom's artistic ability, but I did absorb the craftiness of both of them.
Cross stitch is my outlet, my way of producing things that inspire me, that make me happy to see. Work and family got in the way of it for a long time but last year, after recovering from breast cancer, I felt a strong need to be creative again. Great vlog!
Thanks so much for sharing! I wish you well in your continued recovery. 🩷
Thankful you are finished with breast cancer, I am a 7 yr survivor. Enjoy your stitching ❤
@@cindygaudet1390 Since the year 2000, for me. 🩷
@@ComfortStitchingJackie glad you are past it as well. May you stay healthy too.
My mother sewed my clothes for my younger yrs, she also knitted. She had no other hobbies and was sure i would go blind doing x stitch and that was mostly 14 16 ct then! Oh what a beautiful store! Where I live we have nothing for embellishments except micheals so oh you are so fortunate! Sigh oh the wooden table and the lamp! Thanks for the reading at the end and also the jug is beautiful beside it. See you next time.
The depth that you bring to Flosstube is precious. Thank to you.
Growing up, my mother did all things crafty: sewing, knitting, macrame, painting. And my grandmother was always sewing, painting her house, growing beautiful flowers, and she could wallpaper like no other! I feel very inspired growing up with them and in my life I've been a professional photographer, and now I keep bees, I'm growing a garden, learning to sew and crochet, and love cross stitching! I have one other RUclipsr that you should check out: The Last Homely House. I don't sew quilts but she is wonderful and located in the north of England.
Thanks so much for sharing! You had quite the creative family! I love Kate at The Last Homely House, I’ve been watching her for a while. I should definitely have mentioned her.
Thank you so much, Jackie. It’s been a challenging week but what a lovely end to it as I watched your latest video. So much to take in, yet so much I could let go of at the same time. I truly appreciate the authenticity you bring to your videos. ❤️
Im glad you found something of benefit in the video. Thank you! 🩷
I am in my 70th year and count my blessings daily that I had my mom, Grandmothers, aunts, and a Godmother that all created with their hands, read, painted, gardened, cooked, baked, knit, sewed, quilted; always encouraging me to try it all. I did and then some !
Inspiration was an excellent theme. Thank you for the journey and the shop tour; it is a lovely shop 🙂🌷
Jackie, I really enjoy your videos. I especially enjoy hearing all of them information you have about each of the girls you stitch. It’s very comforting to listen to you about your travels and your dogs whatever it doesn’t matter what you talk about I enjoy it so thank you for doing your video.
Thank you, I really appreciate hearing that! 🩷
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your friends store
Truly enjoyed your channel
Donna NJ
I would have guessed you were a yoga instructor - - you have the most calming voice and I appreciate your reflections. Thank you as always for sharing
You are so welcome! 🩷
Your positivity just blows me away- love it and we need more of this in our world. I really enjoy your opening comments-very informative and soothing. The shop tour was a bonus. I would totally love to spend time in there-if only lived closer to Westen!
Wow, thank you! 🩷
I enjoy your videos too! But I skip the yoga, mindfulness things. I prefer to focus on Jesus.
Wow what a shop!! Loved the tour. I knit, quilt and do needlepoint which is my first craft love. Thank you!
Amen. Fixed on Jesus💕
Thanks for watching and for your comments. I’d like to clarify though, that meditation and mindfulness can be practiced by anyone and you’re welcome to focus on Jesus during the quiet time if I include it in a video. I know some Catholic nuns who regularly practice meditation. I often recite the Lords Prayer when I’m sitting quietly. It’s wonderful that we can choose the experience that works best for each of us. 🙏🏻
Jackie I'm so incredibly honored to be in your list of flosstubers. Your approach to life and stitching are such an inspiration to me and so many others. I'm really looking forward to checking out the videos and books you recommended. I love Bernadette Banner and have watched her videos about slow stitching on costumes for years. Researching the how and why people did what they did is what I love best about history. Thank you for sharing all you do and for taking us on journeys... I''m looking forward to seeing what lights you up next! Peaceful stitches to you! 🌹🌻🌺🌼🌷💐
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kathryn! The history of textiles and everyday garments and stitching are all so interesting! I’m glad we have a forum through which to share it. 🩷
I think I need to move to your town!!!! Thank you for such a lovely floss tube and for the kind mention❤. I very much enjoyed all the things you are Stitching and hearing about your plans, and I was completely swept away at the end by the time of meditation.
I know you would love Weston! Thanks so much for all that you share. 🩷
No words to describe the experience of seeing the store. I am speechless!!! Thank you for the tour.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Jackie for all the information and inspiration. You are truly a gift to our stitching community. 🙏
You are so welcome!
Your flosstube is an original. I love it 2hen you upload a new video. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you!
Wow!!!! Thank you so much for such wonderful content. In graciously sharing what inspires you, you have inspired us.
You are so welcome!
What a wonderful video! The shop is amazing. How fabulous for you to be so close to all that color and beauty. I'm glad you should be window card again at the end. I had already paused the video to take a picture with my phone, but the top was just a bit cut off. When you showed the full card again, I got all the words. They are truly words to live by. Now I'm really thinking about joining you with the Barbara Ana SAL. Thank you so much for the time and effort that you put into your videos.
Another wonderful visit with you! Thank you for the wonderful tour of that fantastic shop! It looks amazing! Your videos have become a “must watch”. ❤ Thank you for taking the time to share.
Thank you so much!
I have watched the first 3 episodes, and I have to say, the care and attention to detail that you put into your videos is very evident. I have thoroughly enjoyed each one, and look forward to seeing more from you 💗
Thank you so much!
It's been a real pleasure spending time with you, Jackie. I'm so enjoying your flosstubes. Thank you for the store tour. What an incredible place. I checked out their website and was surprised to see several colour conversions of Maggie Lane's needlepoint dragon pattern. I started it years ago in cocoa tones and never finished it. So now I know of a store that carries yarns for it for if/when I get back to it. I may, as Maggie Lane had some wonderful patterns in her books and I wouldn't mind doing more. So that was a treat, and a real surprise. Take care, and happy stitching.
Thanks for watching! I’m so pleased you enjoyed the shop tour, it’s such a special place!
I enjoy your floss tubes and this one I especially enjoyed seeing the film of the Florilegium shop. How very inspiring to see so many beautiful fibers. Thank you for the tour!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your basket of flowers on Bridget Powers is absolutely stunning! Really enjoyed your shop tour. How lucky to live so close
Thank you so much!
As always I’m inspired for creating and researching after watching your Flosstube. I am similar to your way of stitching almost monogamously or your stitching relationship with each project. The store so close to you is a dream for anyone who creates with fibers.
Thank you so much!
Can’t thank you enough for sharing such a truly inspiring and comforting video. The well-being message at the close touched me in so many ways. And the Aladdin’s cave, the most beautiful shop I have ever seen is truly stunning. So rich in colour and wonderful arrangements. The owners are amazing people, and so well presented by your skilful filming and editing. Your YT is the only one I need, but I watch so many others too, because they are all wonderful. The sense of community and connection each inspires is deeply valuable and treasured. Thank you Jackie for coming to our screens and for being you. I’m a retired, damaged, emergency health professional, and videos like yours, and the creative freedom of cross stitch are restoring me to myself. Shine on, you star. Rosemary 🇬🇧🇦🇺
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate them very much. 🧡
I consider myself fortunate to have grown up in a large family where money was tight and the old ways of doing things were still practiced. My mother found joy in the things that felt like drudgery to me, making quilts with scraps, sewing our clothing, and bottling fruit in season. To her the sight of dozens of bottles of fruit on the shelves was beauty because it meant food security for her family. I saw those same shelves and thought of the ten dozen, or more, bushels of fruit that I had helped peel to get them there.
As an adult, I too, wanted to create things for my family but I was more interested in making jam with interesting combinations of fruits, relish and pickles of different kinds…no more plain bottling of peaches for me. I always admired my mom for her fortitude and joy in the basics. I learned all of those skills from her and used them in different ways. I always considered myself frivolous in my choices of how I used my skills. What I learned in a lifetime of experience is that both ways are valid. Food for the body and creative beauty for the soul. Both need to be fed.
Thank you for your thoughtful and inspiring videos. Food for the soul.❤
Thank you for sharing. My Mom and Grandma both gardened, canned and froze the harvest. I can remember coming into the kitchen on many a hot day to the smell of simmering beans, tomatoes, or sweet corn. 🫛🌽🍅
Thank you for your beautiful video. Your words are so meaningful. ❤
Thank you for your comment. Subscribed to Daydream Stitcher bc of your list & i hope to check her style soon. This community is so awesome.
Oh my what a shop! Thank you for the tour and your inspirational videos. So glad I found you!
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Thank you again for another wonderful and inspiring video. I thoroughly enjoy listening to you talk and sharing your knowledge and beautiful stitching. Please continue to making more videos to showcase your creativity and knowledge. I have set my notification for your channel so I don’t miss any of them now. Love the meditation at the end too.
Thank you so much! 😊
I love the quote you shared, it’s one of my favorites. If you think you can’t you’re right and if you think can you’re right. So true!! ♥️ Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for the great video and the tour in the beautiful shop you have the luck to live so close by 🏪 looking forward to your next one 😍🧵🪡
Thank you!
Inspiring, delightful, magical and just plain wonderful!!!! Thank you.
Hi
Hi, Jackie, I have enjoyed watching your 3 videos. I'm a HK...Hallmark Kid 😂 My parents opened a Hallmark store in a little town called Central, north of Baton Rouge, LA in 1981. It was such a fun store, but a lot of work. I have saved a few of the Mary Engelbreit paper doll sheets; it's so fun to "meet" the artist behind them, along with your pups. I am stitching Consider the Lilies...your version of the pattern is gorgeous and so inspiring. Wow! what a store you have around the corner from you. Florilegium is full of so many beautiful threads and textures. What a treasure trove of creative inspiration. Bridget Powers is gorgeous, as well your red sampler. I have been sprinkled with Jean Lee's pixie dust from afar 😆 ...I have some 56 count I purchased from The Attic with some read Tudor silk for a stitching piece to put in a Tim Holtz locket. Thank you for sharing your journey. Take care and Happy Stitching! 🧵
Thanks so much for sharing! Your projects all sound wonderful. Someday I’d like to make one of those lockets, too. 🩷
I was interested in the magnifying lamp that you use? I would love to try higher counts but need a little more help! Love the shop video!
Here is a link to it
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Jackie, I’m a self taught crafter except for crochet and sewing.My 3rd grade teacher was my crochet instructor 😊. My Mom could sew apparel without a pattern and play an organ or harmonica by ear.Her Mom was the quilter, and she crocheted, and embroidered. I think that’s where my craftiness comes from because I didn’t know my grandmother well she was older and ill when I visited.
I enjoy your positive twist on the world . Negativity is present in my world on a daily basis. So often can’t reigns supreme in my world. I’m encouraged by your perspective.
Your stitching projects are accomplished so quickly and beautifully!!
I 💕the bison picture, and I imagine what you describe in your vision of it. Maybe some day I’ll get to travel to Big Sky country. If not imagining thru art and books is a good substitute for me.
Please continue with your flosstubes, I’ll be watching, ty😊
Thank you so much for your kind words. I definitely recommend a trip to Wyoming or Montana! It’s just gorgeous there.
Thank you for another enjoyable visit. Your voice is soothing, and I absolutely love the meditations at the end of each video. I agree with another commenter that said you bring a depth to the crossstitch community. You’ve quickly become one of my favorites! ♥️
Thank you so much!
I started Bridget but I don’t love the altar. Think I will only do the basket of flowers and call it a win. Good to hear there is so much over 1. I hate doing that - so my decision to only do the flowers is the right decision for me. Lovely stitching!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.
I loved every minute of your inspiration and Florilgium is absolutely an amazing shop
Wish I was your next door neighbor 💕
Your floss tube is my favorite and looking forward to seeing you soon.
Have a lovely week.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, research and inspirations.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. 🧡
When I lived in the KC area, some girlfriends and I visited Weston. I believe we went to the Apple Festival in the fall. It is a lovely town! I love what you bring to flosstube. I hope you continue. Happy stitching!
Thanks for sharing! Happy stitching to you!
Amazing flosstube! Thank you so much!😊
Thank you! 😊
I am inspired by you. I have been watching Bernadette for years, so wonderful.
Thank you!
I LOVE your bison picture! Custer, SD is one of our favorite places (we live in Colorado) so I can relate to hearing him crunch grass (and probably make deep huffing noises 😂). We have had that type of lighting almost every afternoon this week with afternoon storms. Love it! I have heard when you make your professional living with creativity, you loose joy doing it in your personal life. So glad you regrouped and brought the joy back! ❤ Another fabulous inspiring and thought provoking video. Thank you Jackie!
Thank you so much for sharing! Bison are amazing animals. Yes, you can almost hear that bull grunting and huffing as he smells the air.
Thank you for your wisdom!
Tell Gretchen to start dying floss and linen. She has a lovely store and we will support her because our passion is needlework😊
Thank you, Jackie, for your generosity of spirit and calming demeanor. I need that this morning. What a joy it must be to have such a beautiful shop so close to you. The colors of each area were a burst of joy. Your stitching is always lovely. I appreciate you kind mention. You have been such a rock of support for me and my FlossTube channel. Take care, my friend. Look forward to the next video. ❤
Thank YOU so much, Sarah. You’ve been so supportive of me, too. You’re very welcome for the mention. We are here for each other. 🩷 I hope to see you on Saturday!
Hi Jackie, I was so inspired by your video, so relaxing. Thank you for the tour of Florilegium. As you were talking about vivid colors in a pattern, I smiled and looked at my project with so so many colors. Towards the end of the video, you mentioned Frida Kahlo and I stopped in my tracks as I am stitching the Barbara Ana's "Frida & Diego" pattern.Loving all the colors - Enjoy your videos tremendously
Wonderful! Thank you so much! I love that Barbara Ana Frida and Diego chart. 😊
So much to think about. Love your videos. I could sit and listen to you all day. You are so inspiring. Thanks too for the suggested RUclipsrs to watch. As most I dabble in many different crafty things. Looking forward to your next visit.
You are so welcome
See Jerri Landers at Hop-along-Hollow, she is an artist in Tennessee. She may have some information on Bridget Powers. Ms. Landers is very knowledgeable on historical crafting.
Another wonderful video, Jackie! Thank you! I wish you lived next door, so I could run over and tell you about all the things you made me think of. Will share one thought. When you were talking about inspiration….I was a middle school teacher for 29 years. I am also a quilter. I read a piece in a quilting magazine many years ago that was written by a teacher. Her point was that teachers only have a child as a student for a year or so. Teachers don’t always see a finished product. We may cross paths with a student many years later as an adult, but that most often doesn’t happen. So, we end each school year having contributed to the growth of that child, but never seeing a finished product. She went on to say that quilting allowed her to achieve a finished product and thereby give balance in her life. I’m not exactly sure how I got to this memory as you spoke about inspiration, but I suspect many of us stitch to reach a similar type of point in our lives.
Thanks so much for sharing your teacher/quilting story. One of my sisters is retired from teaching. I know she would concur with you. 🩷
You aer so special to me . I so enjoy your flosstube .Thank You God Bless You Sue
Thank you so much! 🩷🧡🩷
Thanks for inspiring and for being so informative. I am learning so many great things from watching your Floss Tube. The Floregium looks like an amazing store and you captured it so well. I was not aware of Frida, but look forward to watching the movie. I too have signed up for the virtual seminar on Sewn in America. Great resources!
This video has been uplifting and a wealth of information for me! Thank you for sharing those things with me. It makes me remember how I loved needle work so much. All kinds, though, I'm particularly drawn to cross stitch. I love the work and design of Judith Baker Montana and I have some of her books. I saw them on a table at Florelegium when my husband and I visited a few weeks ago. This was before I discovered your flosstube. Imagine the coincidence.🙂 I'm going to send an email to Florelegium. Thank you again for a marvelous floss tube!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so pleased you were able to visit Florilegium! It’s such a wonderful place.
Oh that store! In your building! I’m so jealous! It’s now on my soon to visit list ..maybe next year! Thanks for sharing! Love the flowers you stitched!
Thanks for watching!
That shop is full of awesomeness!
Love that Bison picture.
Your town sounds amazing.
Marilyn
Thanks so much!
You're words in your intro are so meaningful , inspiring and comforting ❤️ You could try reaching out to the Irish Guild of Embroidery to see if they can find any information on Bridget Power 1840 they maybe able to look into the Irish records for you ❤ hope this helps you on your journey to find more about her xxx
I can see why you love that store! It looks like a thoughtfully curated collection and definitely a place to draw inspiration. I am definitely not a monogamous stitcher😂. A while back I embraced the idea of what difference did it make if it was sitting in my stash or something I started so I could pick it up whenever it called to me. I do agree that I find it difficult to work on multiple projects in a day. I only do it if I finish something or a project needs to go into time out. Thank you again for a lovely video!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful stitching. Great video, I love all kinds of crafts.
When I was in 5th (many years ago) girl had to take sewing and cooking classes. That’s where the creative seed planted. I made clothes for my children. Then went on to making totes and handbags, while working a full time job.
Now at age 70 I want to learn to quit and cross stitch. ❤
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Wow fabulous shop. I am also a crazy quilter and see some amazing things. Would love to go to Hamilton also and this looks like a fun combination trip. Thanks for sharing. I absolutely love Bernadette. I was actually watching her before I even knew about Floss Tube.
Definitely make a trip to Hamilton! You’ll love it!
I live in McPherson Ks. and I have been to Weston a few times. It is one of my favorite
little towns to experience. There used to be a club in the basement of an old distillery and we used to like to go there. I will definitely be checking out the shop around the corner from you. The flowers on your large piece of work are beautiful. I have been sewing and stitching for the last 59 years...yes I am old. Well, not in my mind but definitely in my looks, LOL.
How wonderful! I bet O’Malley’s Pub is the underground place you were thinking of. It is still there. A must see place in Weston.
Lived near Weston years ago, was lovely town then. Still have items from Saturday night at the local auction house, to include furniture pieces and an old crocheted table cloth that still gets used. Hope to visit again in future. Definitely won't miss a stop at Florilegium. Another great floss tube. Bridget kitted, not started yet
Wonderful!
I so get that - being able to walk away at the end of the day. I have always worked in healthcare, with the last 15 years in a physician’s office and it’s been difficult to disconnect at the end of the day. So I am retiring in 3 weeks!🎉🎉🎉. I cannot wait to be able to have the psychic space to focus on me. Looking forward to long stretches of time to stitch, quilt and read without having to give a second thought to the past workday of the next workday 😊
Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your retirement. 😊
Amazing. I visit to see your stitching and I leave in complete awe. Your sharing is like taking in a delicious magazine. You feed my mind, spirit and soul. Thank you so very much ♥️ You are such a creative, calm and caring human being. ♥️
You are so welcome! Thank you! 🩷
Thank you for sharing your stitching passion with us! Love seeingvwhat you are making and your progress and thoughts on redesign. I too have a hard time just following the given instructions! Especially with the very intense level of creativity around us always showing ways to move outside the direction given. When you were talking about historical clothing and design it reminded me about a book called, "The Gown" which describes the embroidery houses in London that stitched for royalty. The story itself is pretty light, but I loved that glimpse into what that profession would have looked like all those years ago. You might enjoy it as well. Blessings to you and continued joy in your journey!
Thank you so much! Someone else recommended that book and I forgot to write it down at the time. Thanks for reminding me of it! I’m going to see if I can find it from my library. ☺️
and you're inspiring to us, thank you.
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Thank you for another lovely, relaxing, informative, and simply enjoyable visit with you😊. Such a wonderful shop tour too! I really love this sort of revival of the creative/entrepreneurial spirit I've seen taking place the past few years, especially among younger people as they make their way in the world. We've gotten so far away from making things ourselves and the pleasure and satisfaction it can bring. As for your search for Bridget...might I suggest you try reaching out to Kathleen Littleton who is the designer behind Cross Stitch Antiques? She recently had some Irish reproduction samplers at Market this year and might be able to offer her thoughts on whether Bridget might be Irish or not. Without knowing the name of the stitcher and just looking at the design on the sampler, I would have guessed it was either Italian, French, Spanish, or possibly even German. It would be wonderful if you could find out the story of this little girl! Happy stitching!
Thanks so much for your kind words. Contacting Kathleen Littleton is a great idea, someone else mentioned her, too. She was a presenter at Sampler Symposium in January and gave us a very interesting talk on Irish Quaker samplers.
So agree with you relative to if you think you can/can’t! I purchased some 56 ct last fall and haven’t used it - yet…but, that is going to change when I finish Sarah Milthorp (I’m a monogamous stitcher). Florilegium is candy for the eyes❤️ How wonderful to have such inspiration around the corner. Love Frida Kahlo - her story is tragic yet inspirational. We have a print of hers in our study - a self portrait with her zippered body…homage, if you will, to what she endured after her accident. And thank you - thank you for sharing! Look forward to your next flosstube!
Sarah Milthorp is a beauty! Thanks for sharing.
The store is amazing.
You are so right about the I Can and I can’t ! Sarah of Sarah’s Stitchy Spot thought she couldn’t until I told her to look at the 25 count Lugana and asked her if she could see the threads. She said she could and I told her that means you CAN stitch 1/1 on 25 count Lugana. She’s feeling much more confident now about stitching 1/1 ❤. As for me, I figured I wouldn’t know unless I tried. That’s how I moved from stitching 1/1 on 25 count, to 28 count, the. 32 count and 36 count. Before trying the lower counts I saw a chart for 1/1 on 46 count and figured I’d just give it a try and I was able to do it. I saw Nicola Parkmans Floss Tube about the locket Jean Lea gave her that was stitched 1/1 on 56 count, so figured I have to at least try. It took a bit of getting used to, but I was able to get through it and made one for myself. When I went to the Bristol retreat I asked Jean if she had made one for herself and she said no, so I told her I would make one for her. It’s the same with finishing - I wasn’t great at finishing the lockets Jean sells. Sarah’s locket opened up and it was a really tough close so I told her I would re-do it and I then figured out a better way to do it and it worked. It’s all a mindset - you Can do something if you keep your mind open to it with a can-do attitude 😊
I remember when Sarah told us that she was going to really give the 1/1 a try with your guidance. I was happy she’d gotten over whatever mental hurdle she’d placed in front of herself.
Your work is exquisite, that locket you made for Jean was just gorgeous. ❤️
Inspiration is just what you give us in this flosstube. You do beautiful stitching, Jackie. Florilegium is a magnificient shop. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Good morning from NY. Thank you for this peaceful video🪡❣️
I get chills every time I hear your introduction.😂. You inspire me and want to wrap you in a bow and transport you to my stitchy spot daily!!!!! I love your choices of XS and your finished pieces.
I enjoy your visit 😄
Hello Jackie, it’s good to see you again. I’ve enjoyed every part of your visit.
I, too, love Frida. I believe the actress who played her in the film you referred to may have been Salma Hayek, but it’s been awhile. One of my favorite quotes of hers is ‘Feet what do I need you for when I have wings to fly.’ I have a Barbra Ana chart called Viva la Vida. I’m thinking of stitching it on a terra cotta or rust fabric and including that quote…
Thank you for all your inspiration, and for all you do to make our hearts and hands happy.
Yes, it was Selma Hayek who played Frida! I could see her in my mind but just couldn’t pull her name out of my brain. I really like Barbara Anna’s Friday charts. Ive looked at them a lot, just don’t have them yet. 😊 Thanks for sharing the quote, it’s a good one for sure!
Hi again 🙂. Thank you for the floss tube, inspiring indeed. Thank you for the last 10 or so minutes, I need it to just take the time and go with it/go with you, with your voice. For me it's hard to stop going/doing/running. But the text on the card is so right. And I lóve my running, it's not that, but it's also good to stop running sometimes and listen, get inspired on another level, explore this new thing(s). Yeah.......hard to explain but inside I know the words, I know what it does to me. I also tracked down your music and put them on my spotify under favorites. They help me to fall asleep. So thanks!
Thank you! I’m pleased you’ve found benefit in the hinges I’m sharing. 🩷
You''re only on your third flosstube and you're already there at the top of my must-watch list in the company of Brenda & Laura, Saltbox Stitcher, & Linen & Scraps! And it's not just stitching and such. I needed to replace a windshield wiper blade and was going to ask my neighbor to do it for me when you reminded me to look on RUclipsd for instructions. Voila!
😊😊thank you so much!
Re Bridget's sampler.... possibly her parish church...I don't know why but Boston Catholic immigrant family comes to mind. Perhaps contacting some of the churches from her era would give you Bridget's Baptismal information.
Thanks so much for yet another outstanding video!
Loving this channel, Jackie ❤!
Thank you!
Thank you Jacky for your flosstube. What an inspiration you are giving us with your outstanding flosstubes!
Thank you for another lovely video. ❤️ I’ve enjoyed each one, immensely. And truthfully? Your paper dolls in the ME magazine were my favorites.
I’m also attracted by Catholic symbolism, but I was raised Catholic. Attended a Catholic University and loved it. Like yourself, I am interested in convents ( been watching Billy, Yannis, et al now for almost two years), nuns, etc. Hildegard von Bingen. I was immersed for awhile, in the laces produced by the French nuns. You are working on a beautiful French alphabet, which I hope to start soon.
Your tour of the Florigeum was amazing! The shop reminds me of a scene from Gigi where they are in a French salon. Beautiful.
Love your guided meditations. My advisor/priest swears by it to relieve stress. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing! I think what Billy and his family (I consider Yanis, Rick, and everyone part of it) are doing is just amazing. I had chills when that pipe organ was played in the chapel for the first time! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. 🩷🩷🩷
This was a wonderful floss tube. I enjoyed everything you showed. I am very glad I you was recommended to me to watch. Keep it up! Until next time…😊🪡🧵🌻
Thank you so much!
Thank you for all of the inspiration you shared today. I look forward to your next video. Happy stitching.
Thank you for another wonderful and inspiring floss tube. Love your progress on Bridget Powers. The basket of flowers is amazing.
Such beautiful thought fulled visits with scrumptious eye candy! Tahnk you! We are approaching our Airedales 13th birthday and I absolutely love your punched rug of Maggie Lou. Our girl has started showing her age this year but is still the most entertaining character full of love and shenanigans.She continuously loves eating the little cardboard tags off my floss…13 going on 3! I have had Bridget Powers kitted up but am trying to finish a few wips before I launch into another new project. Thank you for researching her work! Your piece is lovely. Thank you also for the affirmation to try things.. negative self talk comes so easy and takes so much energy that could be spent on positive thoughts and actions! yay! Loved the field trip!
Thanks so much for sharing! I loved hearing about your Airedale. I still miss my Maggie Lou. 🐾🌈🩷
Wonderful video! The shop is spectacular and you're so lucky to live where you do! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Awww, thank you for the lovely shoutout 💕💕💕
You are so welcome! 🩷
Thank you for all that you share! That shop is pure magic!
Thank you for such a magical and inspiring video.
Love your video and your selection of music. So calming.
Oh my gosh, Jackie, every single video of yours leaves me excited and inspired. THANK YOU!!! And Florilegium?? Whaat??!! I went into the website and will definitely be purchasing for “stash enhancement”.
Thank you so much, I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying it! Florilegium is fantastic! 🩷
Another amazing video. Bridget is absolutely beautiful. I love doing monochrome projects on 56 count. My sweet spot is 46 count. My Mom was born in Scotland and then they moved to the Northants in England. When we were growing up we used to “have” to go each year to England. We went the end of February to the end of March. My Mom’s whole family was in England except one sister. We had a blast every year. Now I wish I “had” to go again. Going to try Yorkshire Gold tea, we are Typhoo tea drinkers here, a very strong black tea. Birschall tea is a lovely tea especially the English Breakfast one. I just saw a finish on the Lessons in Abecedarian and it was beautiful. Cordelia is pretty. I’m a Puffin lover as well, I wanted to go up to Maine last year where they were but it didn’t work out. Thank you for the RUclips recommendations, always looking for something different to watch. The shop below you is wonderful and to start dying linen! Another great ending, thank you
I was in Scotland back in 2005 and went to Staffa to see puffins. It was amazing! They are so cute. I loved seeing them. I like PG Tips, too. I haven’t heard of Birschall tea. I’ll see if I can find it. Thanks for watching!
What a wonderful store. Opens a world of possibilities. Your videos are so calming.
Thank you so much for sharing! You are an inspiration.
Again a beautiful video.
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for the peace and calm you bring to the cross stitch community. I have been to Weston several times. My family and I truly enjoy the town, holiday home tours, and restaurants. A great day trip!!
Always so inspiring!! Thank you so much. Can't wait until we meet again. Loved the shop tour too.
You have such a soothing voice. I love your flosstubes. Keep them coming.
The flower basket is incredible! The little shop near you looks so charming.
I’ve been eagerly anticipating this new video! Thank you for your wise words and inspiring thoughts. So enjoyable!
Wow you are so inspiring. Love the store tour, I could just sit there for hours.
As always, thanks for the videos. You have become one of my favorites. Namaste.🙏🏻
Thank you! 🩷
❤❤❤ YOU are so inspirational. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you, Jackie, for another great video. Many thanks for the store tour . . .awesome, indeed.