I think most of us can understand your position. I really love your videos, short and long alike (although I enjoy your long ones even more 😉 lol). I can hope to see you every week but I am happy to see you whenever you are able as you are "gifting" us part of your life. Thank you for sharing with us all!
Thanks for the heads up, sorry things are so busy. You do whatever makes you less tired and more Joy filled😉! Love spending time with you and your stitching whenever you happen to appear.
I am so glad that you are taking care of you. We love your videos weekly but only if you are loving doing them. Personally I couldn’t imagine coming home Friday after the work week and having to be “on” so kuddos to you for taking care of you! God Bless!💐
You are a joy! & what you are pouring into the lives of your students cannot be measured. Don’t pay no mind to the thumbs down there are plenty of us who look forward to watching you no matter how long between. Be blessed & Keep on being your joyful self❣️
Annie, please don’t be offended by the thumbs down. There’s always those that don’t realize that you creating a floss tube for us is a privilege. Me personally, I’ll take any time you have for us. Thank you always putting a smile on my face as well as a stitching shopping list for “I want that”. Love you. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
The most important thing is you. Your life, your peace, your enjoyment. Take care of you first, and the rest will come if it is meant to be. God bless.
I love watching your videos and will be happy to see them whenever you feel like you have the time and energy to record a new one. You definitely have a full plate. I say do what brings you joy and restores you during the free time that you do have.
You are such a joy to watch Annie! Less videos are fine. Sometimes the people I watch make too many and I can't keep up. I so enjoy visiting with you through Floss tube and you need to do you. You are such an inspiration to many the thumbs down people cannot possibly be any of your loyal followers.
I don’t comment a lot on these videos but I watch many. Never feel guilty for self-care and family care. Along with god, these are the most important. You have brought much, much joy to me and to the entire cross stitch community. Even a monthly floss tube would be such a gift…just to hear how you’re doing!!! Take good care of you!!!!!!!
Enjoy you so much. Do what is best for you. I will be happy to see you whenever you produce a video even if its only twice a year! Hugs and love to you and your family!!! Happy Stitching!!!
Good to see you. Love the videos but just do what you can. Having been a second grade teacher for 20 years myself, I couldn't imagine how you would keep up your weekly flosstube updates. Totally get it. See you when you can get to it. We were spoiled the first couple years. Take care.
Glad you had a Great start to the new School year. Thank you for taking the time to Share your thoughts and progress with Stitching. You really are a bright spot in the day. God Bless. Stitch Happy!!💞
I watch all of your videos, and I appreciate the work you put into everyone. I totally understand as we are getting back to some kind of normal we don't have as much time as we did when we weren't able to go out. Your work life sounds super. I hope you will continue even if you decide to visit us every two weeks or once a month. You and your family are your priority so take care. ❤️
I filled the same position in an elementary school, but I was the librarian and had library classes as well. Yes, you are busy! You do what you need to do for you to keep yourself sane. It was my favorite job, but I met myself coming and going. Stitch when you can, film when you can, and the rest of the time you do you. Prayers for a great year.
You crack me up with your little songs😁 I love it. The kids that have you as a teacher are blessed for sure. You have to take care of you too,so you can keep being a fantastic mom,and teacher. You did become a Friday night routine for me, but it would still be great if you came around maybe every other Friday,or once a month...possibly?! Will miss the hugs though! Love hearing about Joy Filled Little One,and life updates... maybe you can do a more simple flosstube. Like just talk,and show what you have stitched. If its nothing,thats ok. I would be happy just to see you!! Get rest when you can and give yourself a big hug from me😊🌻🍎
Hi, This is the first time I have watched your Flosstube. You are great! I truly enjoyed watching you and listening to you! Don't worry about the thumbsdowns. If you are doing what you love and it is your calling keep it up! I will most definetly watch for your next Flosstube. You have brought JOY to my day.
Just found your channel, thoroughly enjoyed it ! Such a blessing you are to your students. Most needed for me right now great to know there are Christian values bring taught to our children, do not be discouraged about what others think about your videos , they are authentic , video when you can. I will be watching whenever you post. Your job of teaching is eternal!!!
I’ll take you on any day and any “dose” I can get you! 🤗🌈 You bring so much positivity and “joy” into my life, and I’ve certainly enjoyed ending my week with some hugs from Annie, but you deserve and need some self-care time. Thank you for doing this video, and I look forward to seeing you again when the thought of visiting with us via your FlossTube brings you joy, too….💋💕
Annie, you need to take care of yourself! I’m disappointed that someone would give you a thumbs down, I look forward to your videos every week but I completely understand and will be here no matter when you can do another one! Keep up the great work and please do take care of you 🥰
You are under no obligation to provide us videos every week - do we love them, yes! Do we love you, yes! But you are right to take care of you and your family first. My husband is a high school teacher and he is having to adjust back too and it is exhausting! He has over 30 kids in person in some of his classes. I agree sometimes all I can stitch is blocks of color so thankfully there is a variety of stitching and projects to choose from. You've made so much progress on your projects! I thought I knew what you meant by doing carpool each day, but then last week I took my Kindergartener through the carpool at his Christian school and my mind was blown! The coordination and people helping keep us moving and the kiddos safe was incredible! I'm so thankful for all the carpool workers! We park to pick up after school though.... Rest this weekend, love on your precious daughter, and don't worry about us!
I expected last week's video Tobe short. By the end of the first week, I was always exhausted. I am so glad you felt up to it to share with us. I miss teaching, but after 38 years, I retired 6 years ago. Your videos always bring me joy and smiles.
Thanks for the update Annie - and definitely listen to your body and make sure you're allowing recharge time. God showed us the pattern when he rested after creating everything (even though he doesn't actually get tired). Always love your updates. Hugs from Australia.
Annie I love the finishes you have made on your cross stitching. Annie get the rest you need and to keep you sane. If it is overwhelming for you maybe do a video every couple of weeks. Whatever you decide I will always welcome what you bring to us. Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless Pat
Annie, you always brighten my day and fill me with joy. If that should happen less often, I will be there whenever you are. You just take care of you. You do a tremendous job teaching and raising joy filled little one, she will be grown before you know it! If you go away for awhile, I’ll be there when you get back. We all will.
Look at you with all the finishes! Congratulations! I love 'Love Bug' on the dark fabric by the way, it looks awesome. And I completely understand your decision. When a hobby starts to feel like an obligation it's time to pull back- a hobby should enrich and energise you, not be a drain. I wish you lots of happy stitching. x
I understand the need for self care and prioritizing what's important for your life,,,I hope you continue your floss tube I love your honesty and just being real and honest big hugs and much love!
Annie, thank you for sharing that beautiful project bag and picking me name! 👍😊 ~ I totally agree with what others have already said - You have a REAL life; do what you need to do for you and your comfort. We understand... 🙏 We'll be here; we ain't going nowhere! 😉 * hugs & prayers *
Annie, as a mother, wife, teacher, car escort, floss tuber, bookkeeper, on & on, you need to do what is best for you. Your flosstube community will support you. Most of the flosstubers I watch are every two weeks and we all survive. I would miss not seeing you every week but I would not stop following you. Please take care of yourself and know your followers will support you.
You definitely need to take time for you and not get stressed over videos. I made mine every two weeks and even that seems a little much at times. Loving your finishes!
Love your WIPS Annie -you are making great progress on them. Congratulations on your Finish - it is really cute. I love it. I am so glad that your daughter is doing so well in school. Good for her. I hope that she keeps it up all the way through her 12 years of school. Take care & Happy Stitching ❤️🤗XX❤️
Annie, I will miss you every week, but I will watch whenever I see a video posted. Your content of your videos are inspirational and enjoyable to watch. Take time for you and what you love..Take Care..🙋♀️
Yes we totally get how life changes. So happy you are enjoying your new roles. Prayers for you as you figure things out. Whatever fits your schedule I’ll be happy with. whenever you can come do content I’ll be watching. Don’t apologize life changes and sometimes for the better 😀👍 but I will look forward to whenever you do put flosstubes out for us. 🙏
Oh, Annie, I am so happy that you are loving your new position! It sounds like it’s right up your alley, although it does sound very exhausting! 😳😃 Where do you get the energy?!? 💕 I always enjoy your videos so much…you have such a good variety of things to show (and tell!) and your spirit brings so much joy. Thank you so much for all you do! Much love from Louisiana, Meline PS - i totally understand what you’re saying about your videos… thank you for being transparent and sharing your heart. I can’t imagine how you have the time to do all you do with all the responsibilities and obligations you have. Please follow what your heart, and God, is telling you. That, and your family, and your health is what’s important! Take good care, friend! God bless you! 🙏♥️🧵
Annie. We love you for who you are. As your life changes so should your Flosstubes. Put your decompression needs above external pressure. I would rather see what you want to share in a format that suits you on a time schedule supports you. In order to give to us, you need to be true to you. Thank you for all the stitching and filming time, emotional and planning time... You be you... That's why I love to watch.
Hey, if you're busy, you're busy. I personally liked that you cared enough for us to let us know you weren't sick or something. This is a hobby. Something to enjoy. Right now you have your hands full, so kick it back. Anyway, stay safe and see you when I see you.
Dear Annie, take care of yourself and family first. As much as many of us look forward to stitching and watching each week, we all understand if you want to go bi weekly or monthly. Do not worry about thumbs down as they clearly don't understand. You do what's best for you! I will keep you in my prayers.
Annie there will always be those that don't enjoy what you provide to us all. I myself love watching your videos and of course the (Hugs). As far as how often you do your videos is totally up to you. You have to do what is best for you, if that means every other week of once a month it does not mean you are letting us down. We watch you for the JOY, fun and all the projects that you share. So figure out what is best for you and we will be here waiting for you. I love you videos and I love the fact that you put family and your job first. Flosstube will be here and so will I. take care and I will see you when you have your next video. ((HUGS)).
I agree that teacher tired is exhausting. If you need time for yourself that's more important than filming. We love you and even if it's only 1 time a week we will take it!!! Blessings on your upcoming week.
We are all behind you Annie! You do what you need to do in order to stay sane, take care of yourself and your family, and continue to honor God with your time and energy! I will watch your videos whenever and however often you are able to post them! Don’t you worry about us! Record on a schedule that works for you!
Annie it’s perfectly fine for you to cut back on your floss tubes. Those children are so fortunate to have a teacher like you. Try different days, but consider seriously cutting back to every other week or even once a month. Don’t burn out! Sending you love.
Annie ignore thumbs down, Self care is very important. I enjoy whatever amount of time I get to spend with you. Do flosstubes when you can. If it takes a few weeks so be it. You do these out of the generosity of your heart. Glad you enjoy teaching. I am a retired teacher and remember the exhaustion well. Enjoy the years with your daughter to. Self care and family are more important then a weekly flosstube. Happy stitching.
I was a teacher so I know the time and energy it takes. I would rather have you film less often, but from a rested, energized, and excited to share place than not at all because of burn out, or weekly even though you are super tired, out of fear of upsetting your viewers. It is OK to be 100% honest about what works for you. Those who don't like it will fall away and your true flosstube friends will remain. I will always carry your songs in my heart, thank you for all you have given. Hugs, Valerie
Cross stitch is YOUR hobby, and should be enjoyable and relaxing. Your life sounds so full. Please make sure you make time for yourself and family😁🌺. I've noticed a lot more flosstubers are being left thumbs down at present, which makes me mad.😪. You all take time to record them and give of yourselves. Do what makes YOU happy. Your followers will be there for you. Enjoy every stitch Annie😁💐❤️
I ADORE YOU!!!! You bring us such joy. Please take a breather and take care of yourself. I will miss your TERRIBLY, but I will be here when you return. I am a school cook. I LOVE my compression socks. Mine are the tall ones with candy corn print, monkeys with a gorilla on the toes, pilgrams, turkeys, stars, and a few Christmas prints.
Changing of the seasons is always a challenge, summer-mode to school mode and especially changing your job. Do what works best for you and your family.
Don’t let the thumbs down bother you….YOU were GREAT checking in with us❤️. Thank you for your honesty …. It’s clear it’s from your heart …. I completely understand 🧚🏻. We will watch YOU whenever you have the opportunity to share with us….We luv yah!!!!❤️
So, I have been with you since the beginning. Every single person in my family will sit down and watch if you are on. You are a light in this world. That being said, you have to enjoy each season you are in, and if your season is family, work etc, then that's the way it is. You can't please everyone, you aren't tacos! I do hope you can post stitching updates on IG though!!
Always a great video, Annie! You are my Friday night headline star! Life happens….and we each have the option to either successfully let it happen or be consumed by it. You have to take care of you and then you’ll be able to be here whenever you can. Selfishly I’d rather have your videos when you could make them than never having you return! Enjoy school…enjoy your family…. enjoy any adjustments you have to make to successfully take care of you…. Enjoy life!! Until next time……
Annie, Taking care of yourself is most important. Stitch on things that fill your soul. Make a Joy Filled Floss Tube only when it works for you. Every other week or once a month whatever works with you. Take time for yourself. Love you and God Bless you next week.
Annis, you do you. You are furthering your career and doing things you enjoy. Don't ever try to do things they make stitching a burden. Stitching is supposed to be relaxing. We will miss you if you can't do floss tube anymore, but I for one pray for you to find your balance and your happiness.God Bless.
Annie!! You can be like me and only film like every 3-4 months. Give yourself some grace. You have a husband, small child, and full time job. I love seeing whatever you’re doing whenever you can. No pressure. Stitchy Stars is beautiful!!! #thereaintnotiredliketeachertired 😂
Annie you have to live your life and if that means one video a month or whenever you can make them. If you have to take a break I completely get it. I don't make videos but I get burnt out from stitching. I love to watch your videos because you are so uplifting and different than others. I'm praying for you. Blessings
It makes me feel bad that you have to explain how busy you are with the new school year and that you are a mother..all of that comes first. The fact that you take time out of your week to make a floss tube video should be appreciated not given a thumbs down. You should never have to apologize. Please do what's best for you and your family. I appreciate your videos no matter when they pop up. Take care
I enjoy the weekly visits, but would still enjoy a bi-weekly or monthly visit. Or even longer intervals, if that's all you are able (or want) to do. There's nothing wrong with taking a break or changing it up to suit your life and needs.
Just ignore the thumbs down people! You have to do what’s best for you. You really didn’t owe anyone anything on your channel. I know you will adjust to your new position. It’s always rough going at first. I look forward to whatever kind of video you can do in whatever timeframe you need to do them in. Take care and happy stitching! 💜🌸💜
I watch a lot of floss tubers who only film twice a month or even once a month. This is a hobby, so don't burn yourself out. I myself would rather see you monthly than not at all. enjoyed seeing all your finishes. until next time Enjoy.
You need to do what you need to for you and your mental health. I lived a long time as a people pleaser, there is nothing wrong with that, but it takes a lot of energy. We will be happy with what ever you decide to do. Just check in once in a while so we know you and your family are well.
Annie, you are what’s most important. You do what is best fir you. We will adjust. Also, know that God has already gone before you in the new ventures and prepared the way. I’m so sorry that some gave you a thumbs down last week. There’s one in every crowd. I’ll be praying for you this school year and I look forward to seeing you again when YOU decide. 😘😘😘
Annie, it is totally normal to be warn out in September. I think that doing less videos at the beginning of the School year is totally a good idea. I bet in January, February, March you will be feeling differently because you will have more energy, etc. Go with the flow dear one. Enjoy your stitching a put a video when it is good for you. Hugs.
Dearest Annie, Do what you have to do for yourself and your family....God will take care of all the rest! HE knows, and HE cares about even the stitching and all the little things as well! Love ya always.... I promise not to pout too badly when I miss a video~ (wink)
Can I just say how angry it made me that people gave you a thumbs down for taking time for yourself last week? And also that you feel like you have to apologize for choosing to run your Flosstube channel in the way that best fits your life? That’s craziness! This is YOUR channel and any video and time you choose to share with us is a blessing. The start of any school year is hard for a teacher and a mama, much less when you’re starting a new position. Take the time to care for yourself and your family; those of us who have come to get to know you and care about you over the years will still be here when you feel like you have time to share with us.
I enjoy your videos and what’s important is that you do too! I say do whatever feels right to you. And, the thumbs down could just be random non stitchy trolls just being annoying. So glad that you love your new position. Hang in there. ❤️ and now I’m singing, log out, log out of my account. 😂
As a parent of a language Art Middle school teacher and a Middle School Administrator both of who also have children I get it!!! Be kind to yourself, rest and time to do nothing is important to recharge. Educators is not a job, it’s a calling your entire heart and soul is poured into these kiddos. Maybe a every two week schedule would give you the time you need to enjoy your stitching time and share with others. Don’t lose your joy
It's always good to see you BUT you do you. If you only feel you can manage twice a month or even once a month, then you do that. Teaching is really tiring. My Mum was a primary school teacher for many years and like you, she loved teaching but it is exhausting so I, for one, totally understand. Great finishes and WIPs.
If you need to change to every two weeks. Then that is what you need to do. I will miss you every Friday but you need to do what is best for you. Love you girl hang in there
You may not see this, as far behind as I am in flosstube, but I totally understand about back to school! I home school my three little boys K4, Kindergarten, and Grade 3 and wow, this year is a lot. I have noticed a huge jump in the amount of work my 3rd grader has and I have to teach😬. By the time we wrap up for the day, about 2 usually, it’s all I can do to get dinner and a load of laundry done. We don’t have homework per se since it’s all “home” work😁, but there’s still plenty to do. I have a feeling there’s not going to be much stitching until Christmas!
Wow! So many things I could relate to in this video!! First off..I was the computer teacher for K-2 for 6 years, I made up so many “computer “ related songs …I also did the carpool duty before and after school which left no time for planning…also…my middle name is Lucia! I have never heard of Saint Lucia so I’ll have to look up and my sister went to Baylor and now her daughter does…hope that you get adjusted to your new position and can find a balance..teaching is hard!!!!
May I just say Annie…a little bit of Annie is better than no Annie at all! Please take time for yourself and we will be here for you! Thank you for being you…❤️
I would give you 3 thumbs up to make up for those other ones, I am sure it was just because we enjoy you so much. I would never be a good child teacher it is not my gift, I found at times it was hard to teach adults. Thank you for the lovely video and don't worry I am just greatful for when you have time. Remember it is your real life that matters and enjoying your child and husband. My mom was born September 11,and was living with a grandson that worked in New York so I agree with you about how some people never get on with life on that day.
You always get a double thumbs up from me!! 🥰 Please tell Joy Filled Little One not to worry about her spelling abilities. I finished my PhD prior to the days of spell check and as one of the gifts I was given a dictionary for non-spellers. To which I replied if I knew how to spell the word to look it up and see how to spell it!! Please take care of yourself 🥰
Annie don't feel bad about the hurt and tired legs I started wearing compression socks this year too. Just say you're aging like fine wine we'll settle somewhere I enjoy your videos
I am amazed at how rude people can be! Don’t let them get to you. The rest of us love you! ❤️ I hope you continue, but I sure understand. Film when you can.
Another great video. Totally understand if you have to cut back from a weekly video schedule. You must take care of yourself and family first in order to enjoy podcasting. On the thumbs down from last week, I would like to think it was their way of saying they were sad it was not a normal podcast, because we do look forward to our time with you. Look forward to the next video, whenever it is provided.
Annie, I think you need to take care of yourself first, then if/when you have time to share with us great! Creating a video for us to watch is far more time consuming than the time you spend in front of the camera. Although I'll miss my time with you each week, this is supposed to be fun. You need to get as much or more out of the videos as we get from you. That's my tiny penny opinion. Thanks for the joy you bring to me. Judy
I totally get teaching with a mask on, harder on breathing when you are trying to be clear and at a level all can hear. Have you considered a wireless mike system? Something that clips to your top that would help ease the strain. You need to take time for you and your family, I always love what you share, but understand your obligations 💞😊
It was fine and don’t let the three thumbs down bother you if you don’t take time for yourself then we won’t have future videos because you’re burning out you’ll get sick and things will happen I love you
It's so important that you know your limits and do what is best for you and your family. Please try not to think too much about the thumbs down. You can tell you've become successful on youtube when you start getting the dislikes. It is entirely possible that they hit the thumbs down "for" you because you were too tired to stitch. We've all been there. Some days it just isn't easy to stitch. Trying new things is good. Right now, with your life and job being so busy, it makes perfect sense for you to scale back to every other week. Don't worry about not having enough haul to share. It's better for my wallet. ;) We come to your channel to see you and what you are doing. If you have changed it up and are becoming monogamous until you finish in your stitching, GREAT, we want to see it. If you change again and have a month where you stitch all the things, GREAT, we want to see it. If your videos are short and sweet because you don't have ton of time to stitch (or buy) anything, GREAT, we want to see you. If you change the day of the week because you are exhausted by Friday, COOL, most of us are tired at the end of the week too. If you film on a Wednesday or Saturday or anyday and post it on a different day, GREAT, we will adjust to what you are doing. If you decide to quit altogether, we (I) will be sad. I will understand because I had to do that with my own channel several years ago when my creativity was just gone. I will say though, that it is harder to come back than it is to scale back. Once you stop it is hard to restart. However, I go back to my first statement. You do what is best for you. Stitching brings you joy & recharges you. You never want it to turn into something that drains you. If it does then it is a job and you deserve to be paid. On that note, with all the extra duties, classes, and students you are taking on this year it is understandable if you need to let some thing(s) go. Would it be possible to give up carpool? That would be exhausting to me. So would wearing a mask. I work from home and don't go out much since Covid started. Everytime I have to go grocery shopping or be in public with a mask I end up coming home and taking a nap. Trying to walk, talk, and breathe with a mask on is so hard for me. It makes me dizzy and often starts an asthma attack. I'm super impressed you can function at all trying to teach in a classroom with a mask on. Your school is incredibly blessed to have you working for them.
Hoping you will not quit all together. Maybe don't make videos every week. I have really enjoyed your videos. But in the end you need to do what is best for you and your family. Slot of my flosstube people have stopped doing videos every week. We will be here when you post a video. Wishing you good stitching and a fun week ahead.
Wow Annie I'm exhausted just listening to all the hats you wear in your days and weeks. Thank you for investing and loving our children. I worked 14 years in our district with Sp. Need students so I understand... Please DO be pro active on your self care. I love your channel and love seeing all your stitching but would rather see you every two weeks than have you burn out and not enjoy your stitching and sharing. Wow Im impressed with all your finishes considering your crazy schedule. Congrats! Look forward to seeing you again soon.
I think most of us can understand your position. I really love your videos, short and long alike (although I enjoy your long ones even more 😉 lol). I can hope to see you every week but I am happy to see you whenever you are able as you are "gifting" us part of your life. Thank you for sharing with us all!
Thanks for the heads up, sorry things are so busy. You do whatever makes you less tired and more Joy filled😉! Love spending time with you and your stitching whenever you happen to appear.
I am so glad that you are taking care of you. We love your videos weekly but only if you are loving doing them. Personally I couldn’t imagine coming home Friday after the work week and having to be “on” so kuddos to you for taking care of you! God Bless!💐
You are a joy! & what you are pouring into the lives of your students cannot be measured. Don’t pay no mind to the thumbs down there are plenty of us who look forward to watching you no matter how long between. Be blessed & Keep on being your joyful self❣️
Annie, please don’t be offended by the thumbs down. There’s always those that don’t realize that you creating a floss tube for us is a privilege. Me personally, I’ll take any time you have for us. Thank you always putting a smile on my face as well as a stitching shopping list for “I want that”. Love you. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
The most important thing is you. Your life, your peace, your enjoyment. Take care of you first, and the rest will come if it is meant to be. God bless.
You are such a joy! Not everyone is as happy and joyful as you!So sad for them. Don’t let anyone steal your joy!you are a delight!
I love watching your videos and will be happy to see them whenever you feel like you have the time and energy to record a new one. You definitely have a full plate. I say do what brings you joy and restores you during the free time that you do have.
You are such a joy to watch Annie! Less videos are fine. Sometimes the people I watch make too many and I can't keep up. I so enjoy visiting with you through Floss tube and you need to do you. You are such an inspiration to many the thumbs down people cannot possibly be any of your loyal followers.
I don’t comment a lot on these videos but I watch many. Never feel guilty for self-care and family care. Along with god, these are the most important. You have brought much, much joy to me and to the entire cross stitch community. Even a monthly floss tube would be such a gift…just to hear how you’re doing!!! Take good care of you!!!!!!!
Do what works for you! You are a treasure and whenever you are able to upload a FlossTube we will be delighted to watch and enjoy your content. 🪡🪡🪡
Enjoy you so much. Do what is best for you. I will be happy to see you whenever you produce a video even if its only twice a year! Hugs and love to you and your family!!! Happy Stitching!!!
Good to see you. Love the videos but just do what you can. Having been a second grade teacher for 20 years myself, I couldn't imagine how you would keep up your weekly flosstube updates. Totally get it. See you when you can get to it. We were spoiled the first couple years. Take care.
Glad you had a Great start to the new School year. Thank you for taking the time to Share your thoughts and progress with Stitching. You really are a bright spot in the day. God Bless. Stitch Happy!!💞
Wow. And all of the prep that goes with all of those sections. I take my hat off to you.
I watch all of your videos, and I appreciate the work you put into everyone.
I totally understand as we are getting back to some kind of normal we don't have as much time as we did when we weren't able to go out.
Your work life sounds super.
I hope you will continue even if you decide to visit us every two weeks or once a month.
You and your family are your priority so take care. ❤️
I filled the same position in an elementary school, but I was the librarian and had library classes as well. Yes, you are busy! You do what you need to do for you to keep yourself sane. It was my favorite job, but I met myself coming and going. Stitch when you can, film when you can, and the rest of the time you do you. Prayers for a great year.
Annie, please take care of yourself. I will be here whenever you come to talk to us. Teachers are heroes. I love you.
You crack me up with your little songs😁 I love it. The kids that have you as a teacher are blessed for sure. You have to take care of you too,so you can keep being a fantastic mom,and teacher. You did become a Friday night routine for me, but it would still be great if you came around maybe every other Friday,or once a month...possibly?! Will miss the hugs though! Love hearing about Joy Filled Little One,and life updates... maybe you can do a more simple flosstube. Like just talk,and show what you have stitched. If its nothing,thats ok. I would be happy just to see you!! Get rest when you can and give yourself a big hug from me😊🌻🍎
Hi,
This is the first time I have watched your Flosstube. You are great! I truly enjoyed watching you and listening to you! Don't worry about the thumbsdowns. If you are doing what you love and it is your calling keep it up! I will most definetly watch for your next Flosstube. You have brought JOY to my day.
Just found your channel, thoroughly enjoyed it ! Such a blessing you are to your students. Most needed for me right now great to know there are Christian values bring taught to our children, do not be discouraged about what others think about your videos , they are authentic , video when you can. I will be watching whenever you post. Your job of teaching is eternal!!!
I’ll take you on any day and any “dose” I can get you! 🤗🌈 You bring so much positivity and “joy” into my life, and I’ve certainly enjoyed ending my week with some hugs from Annie, but you deserve and need some self-care time. Thank you for doing this video, and I look forward to seeing you again when the thought of visiting with us via your FlossTube brings you joy, too….💋💕
Annie, you need to take care of yourself! I’m disappointed that someone would give you a thumbs down, I look forward to your videos every week but I completely understand and will be here no matter when you can do another one! Keep up the great work and please do take care of you 🥰
You are under no obligation to provide us videos every week - do we love them, yes! Do we love you, yes! But you are right to take care of you and your family first. My husband is a high school teacher and he is having to adjust back too and it is exhausting! He has over 30 kids in person in some of his classes. I agree sometimes all I can stitch is blocks of color so thankfully there is a variety of stitching and projects to choose from. You've made so much progress on your projects! I thought I knew what you meant by doing carpool each day, but then last week I took my Kindergartener through the carpool at his Christian school and my mind was blown! The coordination and people helping keep us moving and the kiddos safe was incredible! I'm so thankful for all the carpool workers! We park to pick up after school though.... Rest this weekend, love on your precious daughter, and don't worry about us!
I expected last week's video Tobe short. By the end of the first week, I was always exhausted. I am so glad you felt up to it to share with us. I miss teaching, but after 38 years, I retired 6 years ago. Your videos always bring me joy and smiles.
Thanks for the update Annie - and definitely listen to your body and make sure you're allowing recharge time. God showed us the pattern when he rested after creating everything (even though he doesn't actually get tired). Always love your updates. Hugs from Australia.
Annie I love the finishes you have made on your cross stitching. Annie get the rest you need and to keep you sane. If it is overwhelming for you maybe do a video every couple of weeks. Whatever you decide I will always welcome what you bring to us. Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless
Pat
Loved checking in with you! Definitely agree about school exhaustion. Keep taking care of you. I’m on to the next one!
You are a joy to watch so fit in a video in when you can and feel like it. I as well as many others will be here waiting.😀
Annie, you always brighten my day and fill me with joy. If that should happen less often, I will be there whenever you are. You just take care of you. You do a tremendous job teaching and raising joy filled little one, she will be grown before you know it! If you go away for awhile, I’ll be there when you get back. We all will.
Look at you with all the finishes! Congratulations! I love 'Love Bug' on the dark fabric by the way, it looks awesome. And I completely understand your decision. When a hobby starts to feel like an obligation it's time to pull back- a hobby should enrich and energise you, not be a drain. I wish you lots of happy stitching. x
I’m proud of you! Self care is a must. I’m grateful for the time you share. You have to do you! I get notifications so I will not miss you!! Hugs!!!
Hang in there, you are doing a fabulous job juggling everything!
I understand the need for self care and prioritizing what's important for your life,,,I hope you continue your floss tube I love your honesty and just being real and honest big hugs and much love!
Annie, thank you for sharing that beautiful project bag and picking me name! 👍😊
~ I totally agree with what others have already said - You have a REAL life; do what you need to do for you and your comfort. We understand... 🙏
We'll be here; we ain't going nowhere! 😉
* hugs & prayers *
Annie, as a mother, wife, teacher, car escort, floss tuber, bookkeeper, on & on, you need to do what is best for you. Your flosstube community will support you. Most of the flosstubers I watch are every two weeks and we all survive. I would miss not seeing you every week but I would not stop following you. Please take care of yourself and know your followers will support you.
Hiya,
I hope that you find a balance between your life and your RUclips.
Loved seeing your finishes. Very inspiring.
You definitely need to take time for you and not get stressed over videos. I made mine every two weeks and even that seems a little much at times. Loving your finishes!
Love your WIPS Annie -you are making great progress on them.
Congratulations on your Finish - it is really cute. I love it.
I am so glad that your daughter is doing so well in school. Good for her. I hope that she keeps it up all the way through her 12 years of school.
Take care & Happy Stitching ❤️🤗XX❤️
Annie, I will miss you every week, but I will watch whenever I see a video posted. Your content of your videos are inspirational and enjoyable to watch. Take time for you and what you love..Take Care..🙋♀️
Yes we totally get how life changes. So happy you are enjoying your new roles. Prayers for you as you figure things out. Whatever fits your schedule I’ll be happy with. whenever you can come do content I’ll be watching. Don’t apologize life changes and sometimes for the better 😀👍 but I will look forward to whenever you do put flosstubes out for us. 🙏
I enjoy your flosstubes love your finishes and wips take care stay safe
Oh, Annie, I am so happy that you are loving your new position! It sounds like it’s right up your alley, although it does sound very exhausting! 😳😃 Where do you get the energy?!? 💕 I always enjoy your videos so much…you have such a good variety of things to show (and tell!) and your spirit brings so much joy. Thank you so much for all you do!
Much love from Louisiana,
Meline
PS - i totally understand what you’re saying about your videos… thank you for being transparent and sharing your heart. I can’t imagine how you have the time to do all you do with all the responsibilities and obligations you have. Please follow what your heart, and God, is telling you. That, and your family, and your health is what’s important! Take good care, friend! God bless you! 🙏♥️🧵
Annie. We love you for who you are. As your life changes so should your Flosstubes. Put your decompression needs above external pressure. I would rather see what you want to share in a format that suits you on a time schedule supports you. In order to give to us, you need to be true to you. Thank you for all the stitching and filming time, emotional and planning time... You be you... That's why I love to watch.
Hey, if you're busy, you're busy. I personally liked that you cared enough for us to let us know you weren't sick or something. This is a hobby. Something to enjoy. Right now you have your hands full, so kick it back. Anyway, stay safe and see you when I see you.
Dear Annie, take care of yourself and family first. As much as many of us look forward to stitching and watching each week, we all understand if you want to go bi weekly or monthly. Do not worry about thumbs down as they clearly don't understand. You do what's best for you! I will keep you in my prayers.
Annie there will always be those that don't enjoy what you provide to us all. I myself love watching your videos and of course the (Hugs). As far as how often you do your videos is totally up to you. You have to do what is best for you, if that means every other week of once a month it does not mean you are letting us down. We watch you for the JOY, fun and all the projects that you share. So figure out what is best for you and we will be here waiting for you. I love you videos and I love the fact that you put family and your job first. Flosstube will be here and so will I. take care and I will see you when you have your next video. ((HUGS)).
I agree that teacher tired is exhausting. If you need time for yourself that's more important than filming. We love you and even if it's only 1 time a week we will take it!!! Blessings on your upcoming week.
We are all behind you Annie! You do what you need to do in order to stay sane, take care of yourself and your family, and continue to honor God with your time and energy! I will watch your videos whenever and however often you are able to post them! Don’t you worry about us! Record on a schedule that works for you!
Annie it’s perfectly fine for you to cut back on your floss tubes. Those children are so fortunate to have a teacher like you. Try different days, but consider seriously cutting back to every other week or even once a month. Don’t burn out! Sending you love.
Enjoy your life and your world. Stitch your stiching. Share with us when your ready.
Annie ignore thumbs down, Self care is very important. I enjoy whatever amount of time I get to spend with you. Do flosstubes when you can. If it takes a few weeks so be it. You do these out of the generosity of your heart. Glad you enjoy teaching. I am a retired teacher and remember the exhaustion well. Enjoy the years with your daughter to. Self care and family are more important then a weekly flosstube. Happy stitching.
I was a teacher so I know the time and energy it takes. I would rather have you film less often, but from a rested, energized, and excited to share place than not at all because of burn out, or weekly even though you are super tired, out of fear of upsetting your viewers. It is OK to be 100% honest about what works for you. Those who don't like it will fall away and your true flosstube friends will remain. I will always carry your songs in my heart, thank you for all you have given. Hugs, Valerie
Cross stitch is YOUR hobby, and should be enjoyable and relaxing. Your life sounds so full. Please make sure you make time for yourself and family😁🌺. I've noticed a lot more flosstubers are being left thumbs down at present, which makes me mad.😪. You all take time to record them and give of yourselves. Do what makes YOU happy. Your followers will be there for you. Enjoy every stitch Annie😁💐❤️
I ADORE YOU!!!! You bring us such joy. Please take a breather and take care of yourself. I will miss your TERRIBLY, but I will be here when you return. I am a school cook. I LOVE my compression socks. Mine are the tall ones with candy corn print, monkeys with a gorilla on the toes, pilgrams, turkeys, stars, and a few Christmas prints.
Changing of the seasons is always a challenge, summer-mode to school mode and especially changing your job. Do what works best for you and your family.
Don’t let the thumbs down bother you….YOU were GREAT checking in with us❤️. Thank you for your honesty …. It’s clear it’s from your heart …. I completely understand 🧚🏻. We will watch YOU whenever you have the opportunity to share with us….We luv yah!!!!❤️
So, I have been with you since the beginning. Every single person in my family will sit down and watch if you are on. You are a light in this world. That being said, you have to enjoy each season you are in, and if your season is family, work etc, then that's the way it is. You can't please everyone, you aren't tacos! I do hope you can post stitching updates on IG though!!
Always a great video, Annie! You are my Friday night headline star! Life happens….and we each have the option to either successfully let it happen or be consumed by it. You have to take care of you and then you’ll be able to be here whenever you can. Selfishly I’d rather have your videos when you could make them than never having you return! Enjoy school…enjoy your family…. enjoy any adjustments you have to make to successfully take care of you…. Enjoy life!! Until next time……
Annie,
Taking care of yourself is most important. Stitch on things that fill your soul. Make a Joy Filled Floss Tube only when it works for you. Every other week or once a month whatever works with you. Take time for yourself. Love you and God Bless you next week.
Annis, you do you. You are furthering your career and doing things you enjoy. Don't ever try to do things they make stitching a burden. Stitching is supposed to be relaxing. We will miss you if you can't do floss tube anymore, but I for one pray for you to find your balance and your happiness.God Bless.
Such a trooper and a joy! Be You!!
Annie!! You can be like me and only film like every 3-4 months. Give yourself some grace. You have a husband, small child, and full time job. I love seeing whatever you’re doing whenever you can. No pressure. Stitchy Stars is beautiful!!! #thereaintnotiredliketeachertired 😂
I give you thumbs up for your wonderful videos. You take time when you need it💓💓💓💓💓💓
Annie you have to live your life and if that means one video a month or whenever you can make them. If you have to take a break I completely get it. I don't make videos but I get burnt out from stitching. I love to watch your videos because you are so uplifting and different than others. I'm praying for you. Blessings
Don’t worry about pleasing everyone, take care of yourself and your little one. Hugs
It makes me feel bad that you have to explain how busy you are with the new school year and that you are a mother..all of that comes first. The fact that you take time out of your week to make a floss tube video should be appreciated not given a thumbs down. You should never have to apologize. Please do what's best for you and your family. I appreciate your videos no matter when they pop up. Take care
I enjoy the weekly visits, but would still enjoy a bi-weekly or monthly visit. Or even longer intervals, if that's all you are able (or want) to do. There's nothing wrong with taking a break or changing it up to suit your life and needs.
Just ignore the thumbs down people! You have to do what’s best for you. You really didn’t owe anyone anything on your channel. I know you will adjust to your new position. It’s always rough going at first. I look forward to whatever kind of video you can do in whatever timeframe you need to do them in. Take care and happy stitching! 💜🌸💜
You are just lovely! Do what’s right for you Sweetheart but I will miss you on our weekly visits! XX
I watch a lot of floss tubers who only film twice a month or even once a month. This is a hobby, so don't burn yourself out. I myself would rather see you monthly than not at all. enjoyed seeing all your finishes. until next time Enjoy.
You need to do what you need to for you and your mental health. I lived a long time as a people pleaser, there is nothing wrong with that, but it takes a lot of energy. We will be happy with what ever you decide to do. Just check in once in a while so we know you and your family are well.
Annie, you are what’s most important. You do what is best fir you. We will adjust. Also, know that God has already gone before you in the new ventures and prepared the way. I’m so sorry that some gave you a thumbs down last week. There’s one in every crowd. I’ll be praying for you this school year and I look forward to seeing you again when YOU decide. 😘😘😘
Annie you do you. We will be here. I know teacher tired, and you have every right to take time for self care. We will be hear. Hugs.
Annie, it is totally normal to be warn out in September. I think that doing less videos at the beginning of the School year is totally a good idea. I bet in January, February, March you will be feeling differently because you will have more energy, etc. Go with the flow dear one. Enjoy your stitching a put a video when it is good for you. Hugs.
Dearest Annie, Do what you have to do for yourself and your family....God will take care of all the rest! HE knows, and HE cares about even the stitching and all the little things as well! Love ya always.... I promise not to pout too badly when I miss a video~ (wink)
So not take the thumbs down personally-I know people who aren’t happy until they make someone unhappy! So much love from MN
Can I just say how angry it made me that people gave you a thumbs down for taking time for yourself last week? And also that you feel like you have to apologize for choosing to run your Flosstube channel in the way that best fits your life? That’s craziness! This is YOUR channel and any video and time you choose to share with us is a blessing. The start of any school year is hard for a teacher and a mama, much less when you’re starting a new position. Take the time to care for yourself and your family; those of us who have come to get to know you and care about you over the years will still be here when you feel like you have time to share with us.
I enjoy your videos and what’s important is that you do too! I say do whatever feels right to you. And, the thumbs down could just be random non stitchy trolls just being annoying. So glad that you love your new position. Hang in there. ❤️ and now I’m singing, log out, log out of my account. 😂
Do videos when you can your true followers will wait for them 💜 don't get stressed about it 💜
As a parent of a language Art Middle school teacher and a Middle School Administrator both of who also have children I get it!!! Be kind to yourself, rest and time to do nothing is important to recharge. Educators is not a job, it’s a calling your entire heart and soul is poured into these kiddos. Maybe a every two week schedule would give you the time you need to enjoy your stitching time and share with others. Don’t lose your joy
It's always good to see you BUT you do you. If you only feel you can manage twice a month or even once a month, then you do that. Teaching is really tiring. My Mum was a primary school teacher for many years and like you, she loved teaching but it is exhausting so I, for one, totally understand. Great finishes and WIPs.
If you need to change to every two weeks. Then that is what you need to do. I will miss you every Friday but you need to do what is best for you. Love you girl hang in there
You may not see this, as far behind as I am in flosstube, but I totally understand about back to school! I home school my three little boys K4, Kindergarten, and Grade 3 and wow, this year is a lot. I have noticed a huge jump in the amount of work my 3rd grader has and I have to teach😬. By the time we wrap up for the day, about 2 usually, it’s all I can do to get dinner and a load of laundry done. We don’t have homework per se since it’s all “home” work😁, but there’s still plenty to do. I have a feeling there’s not going to be much stitching until Christmas!
Wow! So many things I could relate to in this video!! First off..I was the computer teacher for K-2 for 6 years, I made up so many “computer “ related songs …I also did the carpool duty before and after school which left no time for planning…also…my middle name is Lucia! I have never heard of Saint Lucia so I’ll have to look up and my sister went to Baylor and now her daughter does…hope that you get adjusted to your new position and can find a balance..teaching is hard!!!!
You need to take care of you first. Don’t let others tell you otherwise. Love your videos.
May I just say Annie…a little bit of Annie is better than no Annie at all! Please take time for yourself and we will be here for you! Thank you for being you…❤️
I would give you 3 thumbs up to make up for those other ones, I am sure it was just because we enjoy you so much. I would never be a good child teacher it is not my gift, I found at times it was hard to teach adults. Thank you for the lovely video and don't worry I am just greatful for when you have time. Remember it is your real life that matters and enjoying your child and husband. My mom was born September 11,and was living with a grandson that worked in New York so I agree with you about how some people never get on with life on that day.
You always get a double thumbs up from me!! 🥰
Please tell Joy Filled Little One not to worry about her spelling abilities. I finished my PhD prior to the days of spell check and as one of the gifts I was given a dictionary for non-spellers. To which I replied if I knew how to spell the word to look it up and see how to spell it!!
Please take care of yourself 🥰
Hey, you can’t keep up some paces year-round. It is what it is. 🍁🍂
Annie don't feel bad about the hurt and tired legs I started wearing compression socks this year too. Just say you're aging like fine wine we'll settle somewhere I enjoy your videos
Say it isn't so . Keep on keeping on. LUV U!
I am amazed at how rude people can be! Don’t let them get to you. The rest of us love you! ❤️ I hope you continue, but I sure understand. Film when you can.
Another great video. Totally understand if you have to cut back from a weekly video schedule. You must take care of yourself and family first in order to enjoy podcasting. On the thumbs down from last week, I would like to think it was their way of saying they were sad it was not a normal podcast, because we do look forward to our time with you. Look forward to the next video, whenever it is provided.
Annie, I think you need to take care of yourself first, then if/when you have time to share with us great! Creating a video for us to watch is far more time consuming than the time you spend in front of the camera. Although I'll miss my time with you each week, this is supposed to be fun. You need to get as much or more out of the videos as we get from you. That's my tiny penny opinion. Thanks for the joy you bring to me. Judy
I totally get teaching with a mask on, harder on breathing when you are trying to be clear and at a level all can hear. Have you considered a wireless mike system? Something that clips to your top that would help ease the strain. You need to take time for you and your family, I always love what you share, but understand your obligations 💞😊
It was fine and don’t let the three thumbs down bother you if you don’t take time for yourself then we won’t have future videos because you’re burning out you’ll get sick and things will happen I love you
It's so important that you know your limits and do what is best for you and your family.
Please try not to think too much about the thumbs down. You can tell you've become successful on youtube when you start getting the dislikes. It is entirely possible that they hit the thumbs down "for" you because you were too tired to stitch. We've all been there. Some days it just isn't easy to stitch.
Trying new things is good. Right now, with your life and job being so busy, it makes perfect sense for you to scale back to every other week. Don't worry about not having enough haul to share. It's better for my wallet. ;) We come to your channel to see you and what you are doing. If you have changed it up and are becoming monogamous until you finish in your stitching, GREAT, we want to see it. If you change again and have a month where you stitch all the things, GREAT, we want to see it. If your videos are short and sweet because you don't have ton of time to stitch (or buy) anything, GREAT, we want to see you. If you change the day of the week because you are exhausted by Friday, COOL, most of us are tired at the end of the week too. If you film on a Wednesday or Saturday or anyday and post it on a different day, GREAT, we will adjust to what you are doing.
If you decide to quit altogether, we (I) will be sad. I will understand because I had to do that with my own channel several years ago when my creativity was just gone. I will say though, that it is harder to come back than it is to scale back. Once you stop it is hard to restart.
However, I go back to my first statement. You do what is best for you. Stitching brings you joy & recharges you. You never want it to turn into something that drains you. If it does then it is a job and you deserve to be paid. On that note, with all the extra duties, classes, and students you are taking on this year it is understandable if you need to let some thing(s) go. Would it be possible to give up carpool? That would be exhausting to me. So would wearing a mask. I work from home and don't go out much since Covid started. Everytime I have to go grocery shopping or be in public with a mask I end up coming home and taking a nap. Trying to walk, talk, and breathe with a mask on is so hard for me. It makes me dizzy and often starts an asthma attack. I'm super impressed you can function at all trying to teach in a classroom with a mask on. Your school is incredibly blessed to have you working for them.
Hoping you will not quit all together. Maybe don't make videos every week. I have really enjoyed your videos. But in the end you need to do what is best for you and your family. Slot of my flosstube people have stopped doing videos every week. We will be here when you post a video. Wishing you good stitching and a fun week ahead.
Wow Annie I'm exhausted just listening to all the hats you wear in your days and weeks. Thank you for investing and loving our children. I worked 14 years in our district with Sp. Need students so I understand... Please DO be pro active on your self care. I love your channel and love seeing all your stitching but would rather see you every two weeks than have you burn out and not enjoy your stitching and sharing. Wow Im impressed with all your finishes considering your crazy schedule. Congrats! Look forward to seeing you again soon.