Thank you for sharing, Jackie💚 I hope you are finding peace and joy. Thank you for helping us all with some peace and COMFORT. I have lots of worries ( as so many of us do right now), and stitching is one of the best ways to alleviate the stress of worry. Thank you for always reminding me of that fact. 💚💚💚Michele
Thank you, Michele! Things have begun to settle a bit, but, like you are experiencing, there are still lots of worries. Thankfully they are no longer getting in the way of my stitching. 🩷 🧵
Thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to your stitching journey. Always look forward to the comforting thoughts and messages at the end that bring warm fuzzy feelings and help keep some of the cold pricklies out. It always seems to be just what is needed. Thank you for the time you share with us.❤
Thank you Jackie for this wonderful flosstube. The poem is beautiful - yet, even such calming words are not settling my worries about our country’s future, therefore, my children’s and grandchildren’s futures. I do hope we find peace and harmony …
Hi Jackie! Wonderful video and I send you peace, love, and hugs, my friend! ❤😊 a small mantra gets me through many things... "This too shall pass..." all the best and enjoy your stitching, Lisa
So glad Mr. Archie is doing better. My sweet little Heart dog went to her rest 2 weeks ago. She gifted me almost 13 years of love and I miss her terribly, though I am glad she is not suffering any longer. I am comforted by her daughter, my sweet little Joy dog. Thank you, Miss Jackie, for sharing your stitching and your inspiring words with us. Praying the coming weeks are less challenging for you. Namaste
I just want to say thank you for your sincerity. This world we live in can be too much for all of us, you have such an authentic and kind way of addressing it. Thank you for that. Sending you virtual hugs and prayers for peace
Thank you again for your wonderful floss tube. Your stitching is so beautiful and you share such a calmness with your process. The progress you make with the complex charts you stitch is inspiring. I love the process of creating whether it’s stitching or quilting, I don’t like sewing fast or stitching fast just to have a finish. The wonderfully generous stitchy kindness gift you received had to have taken your breath away. Thank you for sharing your poem. 🌻
Sending you a hug .. Loved the poem.♥ I could sit and listen to your voice reading poems all day. It is very comforting. Today would have been my oldest brother's birthday, it has been many years but he is missed. I am sure Bridget would be so surprised to know that anyone was recreating her sampler and delighted to know you were making it your own, the way she did too.
Hello from NC Jackie, thank you for another lovely FlossTube. So glad to see sweet Archie is feeling better. Thank you for sharing your love of crossstitch where we can, for a little while, forget when the world makes no sense.
❤❤❤ Thank you for the mention :) I am the one who was planning on stitching just the top half of Bridget however you e inspired me to stitch the whole pattern. I have to say, I LOVE your sacred heart! ❤️
Dear Jackie, your thoughts and poem brought a much needed sense of calm in these troubling times. My soul feels anxious and I am so grateful for you. Wishing you less troubled times.
Thank you for being here in this community with your beautiful spirit. I wanted to reach through the virtual miles that separates us and comfort you as you often comfort us. Thank you for that beautiful poem. Take care lovely lady ❤
Thank you, Jackie, for another wonderful episode! You're making great progress on Brigit. Can't believe you're so close to finishing. I plan on participating in the Across the Pond SAL. In fact, the group is stitching the chart that I recommended. I've had the chart for awhile, so what great motivation to finally stitch it! I work at Hobby House and it would be great fun to have you visit. Wishing you peace and that your current trials resolve for the good.
Oh my gosh, I couldn’t believe when the poem you read used the word despair. I told my husband I despair for the future of the USA just last week. The political rhetoric I was trying to ignore, has invaded my peace of mind. The many lies are soul destroying. I can not wait till the election is done. I do want to leave this comment on a positive note though. I got into the Great British Sampler retreat from the wait list. I was thrilled and had such a good time. It was my first cross stitch retreat and will be a hard act to follow. Hobby House Needleworks just happens to be my LNS, so I’m doubly lucky. 😀 Thank you for making another wonderful video to share with our community.
How wonderful that the Hobby House retreat was your first experience of a retreat. Mine was Sampler Symposium. Hard acts to follow, for sure. But it’s the people who make them truly special. 🙏🏻🩷
Thank-you Jackie, love Wendell Berry. I finished One Stitch at a Time earlier this year as a wedding present. I've joined the group and plan to stitch it again, for another bride and groom who will marry in the spring. ❣
Another lovely video Jackie. I've watched since your first episode and you are so calming. I'm not much of a sampler stitcher, the designs I tend to pick are quite different from your WIPs, but I really enjoy seeing all of your projects. Maybe I'll start one one day! Love to Archie ❤
I needed the last few moments of your FlossTube and the lovely poem. Thank you for that. Your stitching is beautiful as always. It is wonderful to see and hear that Archie continues to repair and recover. Take care and much love.❤️ ❤
Thank you, Jackie, for another episode. So happy you were blessed with Nicola's special birthday celebration box...what a treasure! Can't wait to see sweet Archie again, he's such a cutie pie! Have a wonderful week... xoxo
that is good idea of using a hand towel over stitching project. it drives me crazy, my house is so dusty. thinking about having duct work cleaned to see if that helps. wow Sally that was an amazing gift. love the videos. and congrats to you for the amazing progress on your sampler.
Thank you for reading that beautiful poem. It was comforting and soothing. I do have to say though that the tone of your voice is very peaceful. Again, thank you!
Thank you Jackie for sharing your journey and your stitching. Your videos are so freeing in times like this when the ugly is overwhelming. Happy stitching ❤
Aw, sweet Jackie, thanks for sharing all the things, even the hard stuff. I also get up in the night and stitch to keep my thoughts from running away with me 🏃🏼♀️➡️ Wonderful poem and beautiful stitching as always ❤ ooh! Almost forgot…. Edited to add: I got the Four Season chart and looking forward to the Winter Solstice SAL 🧵🪡
Another great video. Nice progress on Bridgette, some day we will know more about her. What a very generous package you received from Sally. Loved the poem. We live with a river behind us, & we see s lot of gorgeous waterfowl, some being Blue Herons. They are so magnificent & graceful. Marilyn
Always a joy to watch your flosstube! I look forward to them. Thanks for the charting hack also. I don't now how many times I have wanted to do an item in reverse but on a chart but could not make my brain figure out how to flip it or see it in reverse enought to accomplish that. I have never thought of taking a picture and flipping it! HA! Another great hack I will be using now! Thanks for sharing your stitching, always fun. Have a great day!
Thank you for sharing your stitching and your journey. Bridget is absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to get Julia and will go to the site for the changes. What a beautiful and gracious stitchy kindness. The Red Letter Box is definitely a treasure. I stitch a lot of HATS charts so enjoy! Glad the stitch meet up went well. I was on vacation last week and was able to get to one, it was great. Hobby House Needleworks is definitely worth a visit, I was there in September and spent a few hours there. Poem was beautiful!
I'm so blessed! All my girls and granddaughters see me stitching......and eagerly want to join in. Needle, thread, and fabric flow through our veins. 🧵🪡🧵🪡🧵 I love your free spirit and open-mindedness. Love the poems.
Jackie, such a blessing to spend time with you on this Sunday morning with an amazing video….hi to Archie 🐾🤗, lovely progress on Bridget she is such a beauty! What an amazing gift you received from Sally, stitching kindness beyond measure…♥️ have a great journey with all … so appreciate your vulnerability as you shared wonderful poem …hugs Jackie, cheers, LaNelle
I could listen to your soft, calm voice speak to me for hours. Gives me such calmness! You bring so much joy, comfort and wisdom into your flosstubes, always affording me something new to ponder on. Along with all of that, your stitching talent is phenomenal! Please continue for a very long time. 😊❤
I so enjoyed your video today. How exciting for you to be creating a "local" stitching community. It's so fun to meet people who share the love of stitching. I'm still kitting up my Bridget Power and recently purchased the fabric I will use. Not sure when I will make the commitment to begin. Soon I hope. Thank you for the heads up on all the over 1 stitching on the bottom area. I am currently trying my hand at that on a small alphabet sampler. Sometimes it flows really smoothly and other times it is more challenging. The frogging is not fun and I'll say no more about that. Lol Just know that you are very loved in this community and have brought a new perspective to FlossTube. May you feel a big hug as you deal with the challenges in your life. Thank you for the reading of the poem, just lovely.❤
It’s so calming and relaxing to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing. Your samplers are amazing. I love them. The lady that shared all the charts with you was certainly very generous and probably knew you would truly enjoy them. I am right there with you on the affairs of the world and the presidential election has me very stressed out. It’s important for the future of our families and our nation. My sisters grew up in Lee Summit and still live in Missouri so I thought that was cool to hear. I hope you have peace this upcoming week and find “comfort in your stitching”
Thank you Jackie. My hope is for peace and to be worry free. You help so much with that. Beautiful projects again. So inspiring always!! So glad we have our stitching!
Just found your channel. Definitely will have to go back and watch your previous videos. Your pup is adorable, sorry to hear he had to have surgery. I love that you were able to get a group together locally! I try and go to the monthly stitch-ins near me as often as I can…which lately seems like that isn’t very often. 🫤
Thank yóu Jackie, for sharing, for sharing everything. I always stitch during floss tubes, untill the end, when you start your thoughts or poem. Then I lay my stitch down and do what you say, those things, I've told you before, are new to me and the first time I was totally overwhelmed. So again: thank yóu! It's challenging times overhere too. Here in Europe or in the Netherlands, we all watch at what's happening in the US we hope for the best but fear the outcome because it could mean big differences and effects for the rest of the world. It's frightening. I hope you find peace and joy from your stitching. Wish you all the best. And we're here. Take care!
Thank you for beinging calmness to so many. So happy Archie is doing better, our fur babies are indeed our furry children. Love all of your beautiful stitching. Praying for this election to be over, peace throughout our country, and kindness to everyone.
Thank you for the beautiful gift of sharing the beautiful poem . This month is always bittersweet for many reasons, but people like you continue to give me hope and keep me positive. Life, love and caring for others is what makes living a joy.
Jackie, this is so lovely. It was wonderful to spend the last hour and some listening to your beautiful calm descriptions and gift of giving. I passed your RUclips channel along to the women whom are in the online Canadian craft circle you belonged to during Covid... we are still going strong. They were so pleased to be able to see you and your creations as well.
Hobbyhouse is an hour ride for me! I've been to a retreat they hosted with Liz Matthews and her mom, Kathy. It was wonderful! I'm registered for another next April - Brenda & Laura will be there! Come on up to NY! You'll LOVE the new store!
Another wonderful episode, Jackie. The past six weeks have been extremely challenging for me, so to arrive home this evening, and know that I could make myself a cup of tea, settle into my chair, and watch your FlossTube this evening was a treat I have been looking forward to. Thank you for sharing that we all have ups and downs, and recognizing that we’re all looking for the calm in the storm right now. I especially hope that you find the peace and comfort you are seeking ❤
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video … your stitches are amazingly beautiful … that poem was so lovely and it does feel so warm to the heart … thank you for your inspiration and until next time Happy Stitching 🧵 … 😊❤ Dena
Thank you Jackie for the much needed calmness I needed today. During these difficult times FlossTube is my distraction and stitching helps save my sanity. So glad you are there to keep me company while I stitch. I wish you peace.
Hello Jackie. I’m here in Branson, Mo. visiting from Florida. I’ve visited Cecelia’s Samplers twice already. Thank you for mentioning the shop. Your videos are always a treat and this morning I’m stitching and listening. Your viewer certainly showered you with some wonderful Hands Across the Sea samplers. So generous indeed. Whatever you have going on in your life I hope you feel the love from your subscribers and get comfort from it. I plan to join the La D Da stitch along and have all my supplies! Your Bridgett sampler is stunning!
Wonderful Flosstube! Thank you so much. First of all: ARCHIE!! Honey!! So lovely to see his sweet sweet face ❤❤❤🐾🐾🐾 oh . And of course Hi Jackie 😅 I wish you could hear me … when you held up Bridgette Power I literally gasped. I have been following along but today oh my goodness she is just stunning!! And can I just say… your white x’s are immaculate wow! I struggle with white stitches sometimes . Wow wow wow! I love your comments about this stitching needs to be our journey and doesn’t need to be ok with anyone else. Such a good point! Anyway was sad to miss the get together… next time 😉 now I can finish watching ….
Thanks for making me chuckle, Renee! You’re the second person to mention my white stitches. I’m not doing anything different with them than I do with any other thread. Are you a stitcher that makes one complete X before the next one? I always work a whole row with half the leg of the cross and then go back the opposite direction to complete the X. I just think my stitches look better doing it that way. 🤷♀️ Archie says, “Hi!”
A lovely video to distract me from my housework 😊. Beautiful stitching and such generosity from a friend in our lovely stitching community. The poem at the end was wonderful. You’re right about the ups and downs and I wonder if our creativity adds to our sensitivity at challenging times. Thanks for sharing and take care. Now back to my housework 🥴 stitching comes later ☹️
Hi Jackie, thank you for another relaxing and enjoyable flosstube. ❤ I too am waiting anxiously to hear if I scored a ticket to The Attic in January. I’d love to meet you. Enjoy the day .
I am in awe of your skills in changing chart motifs, your groundedness during tough times and your welcoming spirit to other faiths. Thank you for sharing both your authentic self and your talented needlework with each of your FlossTubes.💜
Thanks for another awesome floss tube . Glad to hear Archie is recovering from surgery, he sure is a sweetheart. Bridget is so vibrant & your stitching is amazing, can’t wait to see it when finished.
Peace, Poetry, and Sew - - Jackie It Is! Love when things come together. Especially, this still day I set aside for stitching a beauty-filled Sunday in Autumn! 🥰👍Wishing you warmth, comfort, and wellness!
hello Jackie, I hope you can find peace with whatever is going on in life. Our journeys are never smooth, are they? And thank goodness, yes, for how else would we learn about ourselves, others and the world. I love Wendell Barry. That you so much for sharing his poem. What a joyful receiving of amazing gifts through the mail. How very generous and thoughtful 'Sally' was, and to come at such a time for you. Wonderful. I so enjoy your stitching and your sharing and all the things you bring to this community. I am looking forward to hearing more about Brigit. She is rather a shy girl in some ways, isn't she. I will also stick from her - just the bouquet. I grew up Catholic, so I don't need the altar etc, lovely as it is. Thank you Jackie, Be well.
Hi Jackie - Hello from St. Louis! I've been watching your channel from the beginning and am so pleased you have gotten a big following; your videos are a real treat and your stitching is gorgeous! Your content is so cozy and inspiring, and it's a pleasure to hear your talk about our part of the Midwest, Hallmark, Mary E., etc. -- it makes me feel right at home. I have been to KC many times but have never ventured to Weston; it sounds a little like my hometown of St. Charles, MO. Thank you for sharing your stitching journey with us all!
Jackie, I love your podcast, and was immediately drawn to your stitching lamp, which I purchased! In some of your films, I love the way you have your lamp adjusted. If you have time, would you please go over how you adjusted you light? Thanks a lot, Brenda
Your comfort stitching and thoughts are helpful to me. I love hearing about other stitchers’ work and inspirations. Thank you for the time and personal ideas you share .
Great to see you this morning Jackie. You were exactly what I needed today. Great to see Archie doing so well. Sorry that your world is presenting challenges at the minute. Glad to hear that your girls are bringing you comfort. You helped me make a decision about one of my projects today. I wasn't happy stitching it & listening to you I had a 'lightbulb' moment that I could change my mind & take a different path. Thank you. The poem was lovely & very apt in our current times. Hope your world settles down. Take care 💖💖💖 Best wishes from 🇮🇪
Thanks Anne Marie. Things are settling a bit. I hope you’re enjoying your project better now, the on you took a different path on. Happy to be of service! ☺️
Enjoyed our time together today, as always. Julia Rachel! I saw it, questioned it, stitched it anyway. Will be frogging tonight - the entire left corner. Wouldn’t matter except that when framed it will be obvious . Thanks for stopping me when you did! Deep breaths and listen to the poem again.
Yes, Julia’s upper left corner stuck out like a sore thumb to me so I started comparing it to the antique and could see the error. It would be very obvious when framed. Good luck with the frogging! 💚
I have not finished watching, but I had to stop and comment about Bridget Power and your inclusion of the Sacred Heart - as I watched I remembered your recent post about the statute of the Sacred Heart - and I saw the connection. That is such a beautiful meaningful sampler, it’s wonderful to be able to see all the details, and to realize what it must have meant to Bridget to stitch it - I can imagine her singing and or reflecting on the hymns sung at the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - O Salutaris Hostia and Tantum Ergo. I will probably never stitch this gorgeous piece (at 79 with very bad arthritis in my neck)., so I love that I can vicariously follow your progress. A very old joke - a little boy in Catholic school, seeing the classic painting of the Sacred Heart, asking “so who’s the bearded lady with a tomato in her hand?” I hope that won’t ruin the image for you! And now I’m going to finish watching!
Thanks so much for sharing that story! You gave me a chuckle. And thanks also for sharing your vision of Bridget reflecting on those hymns. I looked them up and listened on RUclips. Very beautiful. 🙏🏻
Such a lovely poem. I always love the way you end your visits. I was so happy to hear Anna recommended you, and you her. You two are my favorites to sit down with. Have a good month. ❤
What a great gift you received with the special box. They are a dream. I cannot wait to see you stitch them. Kathy Barrick stickers are great. I hope you get a ticket to get in.
Jackie, so glad Archie is doing well. It has to be comforting to you to realize Archie recognizes he still needs your help. It was wonderful to see you had posted; and that I knew I would have an opportunity for an interesting, calming, quiet, stitching Sunday evening. I loved that you apologized to Antoinette for your lack of attention. Your ‘girls’ are a part of who you are; and I find it so charming. I talk to my stitching, but not in the same way you do; as conversation. I might have to find a sampler I could talk with. 🙂. I think Sally found the best person with whom to share all the stitchy kindness of very special charts, a few extra charts and fabric. She found YOU, someone that is truly in love with your stitching and interested deeply in having as much information and history as possible, and makes each chart a real part of her life. I’m excited you are finding some people to stitch with. I would love to come to Weston to stitch and meet you. However, the weather is changing, and I really do not go out much in the cold, ice, wind, and snow. I’m collecting all the charts, fabrics, floss and quilting supplies to keep me entertained during the ‘At home season.’ Thanks for the beautiful poem. I pray the weeks ahead can be civil, calm, and a strengthening of our country. I am choosing PEACE. I wish that for you also. Peg 💛🕊️
Thank you, Peg. I enjoy your thoughtful comments. I’ve already given Antoinette some attention. Not enough, yet. But I’ve added a few beautiful red letters. ❤️❤️❤️
Hello Jackie, I am sorry that you have been going through some rough things, and I do hope that will change for you soon. Thank you so much for Archie’s appearance at the beginning! I am so glad that he is continuing to heal and recover from his surgery! Your stitching is beautiful and I do hope you are finding comfort and peace in it. Your beautiful poem that you shared was so timely. I am praying for our country and all of the divisions and hatred that seems to be so prevalent right now. I agree that it is so hard to know what is real and what is not. I will be glad when the election is behind us! I look forward to your next video. Happy and peaceful stitching to you!
The altar on Bridget is beautiful. I have enjoyed your progress on this piece very much. I hope you get into Sampler Symposium. The lineup of speakers is outstanding. I was able to go to the Great British Sampler Weekend at HH. Nicola’s retreats are phenomenal. I hope you get to HH someday. I am fortunate to be only 75 miles away. Thank you for the poem.
A wonderful floss tube. I have been seeing other people share their frustrations and concerns these past few days. Some have been personal but most have been about the things going on in our world. Our Lord has given us a beautiful world to live in which we have managed to totally mess up. We all have different ways of handling our frustrations or not. I am so glad for our stitching community where we can share our love of stitching and calm ourselves by enjoying our craft and being kind to each other and just generally loosing ourselves in our stitching. I so enjoy your floss tubes. I love the history of our craft and the reminder that a lot of women over the years have also buried their cares in the same craft. Your chats are informative, calming, and a visit with a friend. Have a wonderful day and God Bless.
I use to live in Liberty Mo and I’ve been to your town many times ! No we live in AZ and I’m very close to The Attic in Chandler AZ . Anytime you want to visit please let me know ! Love your stitching …..
I loved spending some Sunday time with you and your video while I stitch on Modern Folk Embroidery Scandinavian Christmas. Thank you so much for the information about the corrections to the Julia Rachel chart - I had no idea! I am planning to start that one on Jan 1. Loved the poem!
I watch you all of the time. Leep on being the nicest person ever. I don’t do a lot of Crosstitch in, but I do a little and I enjoy your RUclips a lot always inspires me.
Thank you for sharing, Jackie💚 I hope you are finding peace and joy. Thank you for helping us all with some peace and COMFORT. I have lots of worries ( as so many of us do right now), and stitching is one of the best ways to alleviate the stress of worry. Thank you for always reminding me of that fact. 💚💚💚Michele
Thank you, Michele! Things have begun to settle a bit, but, like you are experiencing, there are still lots of worries. Thankfully they are no longer getting in the way of my stitching. 🩷 🧵
Thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to your stitching journey. Always look forward to the comforting thoughts and messages at the end that bring warm fuzzy feelings and help keep some of the cold pricklies out. It always seems to be just what is needed. Thank you for the time you share with us.❤
You are so welcome! Thank you! 🩷
Thanks Jackie for another wonderful episode. You are a joy to listen and stitch to. Megan
You are so welcome! Thank you!
I really enjoy your floss tube. It’s really lovely. I am usually comforted and it’s almost a meditation for me. Thank you so much for your intentions.
You are so welcome! Thank you! 🙏🏻
Thank you Jackie for this wonderful flosstube. The poem is beautiful - yet, even such calming words are not settling my worries about our country’s future, therefore, my children’s and grandchildren’s futures. I do hope we find peace and harmony …
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Hi Jackie! Wonderful video and I send you peace, love, and hugs, my friend! ❤😊 a small mantra gets me through many things... "This too shall pass..." all the best and enjoy your stitching, Lisa
Thank you, Lisa. Yes, this too shall pass. 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you for sharing your time with us. I so enjoy and treasure the comfort you bring in this crazy world. Cheers Jackie!
You are so welcome!
So glad Mr. Archie is doing better. My sweet little Heart dog went to her rest 2 weeks ago. She gifted me almost 13 years of love and I miss her terribly, though I am glad she is not suffering any longer. I am comforted by her daughter, my sweet little Joy dog.
Thank you, Miss Jackie, for sharing your stitching and your inspiring words with us.
Praying the coming weeks are less challenging for you.
Namaste
Thank you! Things are settling down a bit here. I’m sorry for the loss of your Heart dog. They are such a special part of our lives. 🩷
Thank you Jackie for sharing that beautiful poem! Till next time….
This is a high anxiety time for me. Thank you for sharing, I find great comfort watching your videos.
@@KBC6409 I totally understand. Keep breathing and try to stay present. It’s what has worked for me, mostly. 💙
I just want to say thank you for your sincerity. This world we live in can be too much for all of us, you have such an authentic and kind way of addressing it. Thank you for that. Sending you virtual hugs and prayers for peace
Thank you so much, Tiffanie. 🩷
Oh my gosh - Bridget is so beautiful. The flowers are stunning but the Alter is so much a part of the her.
❤️ Thank you. 🙏
Thank you for sharing the beautiful poem and all your cross stitch goodies. Happy Stitching 😊
Thank you again for your wonderful floss tube. Your stitching is so beautiful and you share such a calmness with your process. The progress you make with the complex charts you stitch is inspiring. I love the process of creating whether it’s stitching or quilting, I don’t like sewing fast or stitching fast just to have a finish. The wonderfully generous stitchy kindness gift you received had to have taken your breath away. Thank you for sharing your poem. 🌻
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Sending you a hug .. Loved the poem.♥ I could sit and listen to your voice reading poems all day. It is very comforting.
Today would have been my oldest brother's birthday, it has been many years but he is missed.
I am sure Bridget would be so surprised to know that anyone was recreating her sampler and delighted to know you were making it your own, the way she did too.
Thanks for your kind words. Blessings. 🙏🏻🧡
Hello from NC Jackie, thank you for another lovely FlossTube. So glad to see sweet Archie is feeling better. Thank you for sharing your love of crossstitch where we can, for a little while, forget when the world makes no sense.
You are so welcome!
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Thank you for the mention :) I am the one who was planning on stitching just the top half of Bridget however you e inspired me to stitch the whole pattern. I have to say, I LOVE your sacred heart! ❤️
I thought it was you! ☺️ Thank you! ❤️🔥
Dear Jackie, your thoughts and poem brought a much needed sense of calm in these troubling times. My soul feels anxious and I am so grateful for you. Wishing you less troubled times.
Thank you. 🩷
Thank you for being here in this community with your beautiful spirit. I wanted to reach through the virtual miles that separates us and comfort you as you often comfort us. Thank you for that beautiful poem. Take care lovely lady ❤
Thank yo. 🙏🏻🧡
Thank you, Jackie, for another wonderful episode! You're making great progress on Brigit. Can't believe you're so close to finishing. I plan on participating in the Across the Pond SAL. In fact, the group is stitching the chart that I recommended. I've had the chart for awhile, so what great motivation to finally stitch it! I work at Hobby House and it would be great fun to have you visit. Wishing you peace and that your current trials resolve for the good.
Thank you, Gina. And thanks for recommending that chart for the SAL! ☺️ One day I will get to Hobby House! 🩷
Oh my gosh, I couldn’t believe when the poem you read used the word despair. I told my husband I despair for the future of the USA just last week. The political rhetoric I was trying to ignore, has invaded my peace of mind. The many lies are soul destroying. I can not wait till the election is done.
I do want to leave this comment on a positive note though. I got into the Great British Sampler retreat from the wait list. I was thrilled and had such a good time. It was my first cross stitch retreat and will be a hard act to follow.
Hobby House Needleworks just happens to be my LNS, so I’m doubly lucky. 😀
Thank you for making another wonderful video to share with our community.
How wonderful that the Hobby House retreat was your first experience of a retreat. Mine was Sampler Symposium. Hard acts to follow, for sure. But it’s the people who make them truly special. 🙏🏻🩷
Beautiful stitching. Archie is so adorable.
Wow! Sally’s a rock star!
Yes, she is!
Thank-you Jackie, love Wendell Berry. I finished One Stitch at a Time earlier this year as a wedding present. I've joined the group and plan to stitch it again, for another bride and groom who will marry in the spring. ❣
Wonderful!
Archie is adorable. I am happy to see you. Your stitching is beautiful. I will always watch your flosstube. Sorry you struggle at times. Big hugs.
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Thank you for all you bring to this community. Here’s wishing you some peace and maybe some joy going forward. Happy stitching🪡
Thank you! 🩷🩷🩷
I look forward to your videos so much. Thank you. I am sorry you have had some rough patches recently. That is one of my favorite poems.
Thank you. 🩷
Another lovely video Jackie. I've watched since your first episode and you are so calming. I'm not much of a sampler stitcher, the designs I tend to pick are quite different from your WIPs, but I really enjoy seeing all of your projects. Maybe I'll start one one day! Love to Archie ❤
Thanks so much for your kind words and the support! 🩷
I needed the last few moments of your FlossTube and the lovely poem. Thank you for that. Your stitching is beautiful as always. It is wonderful to see and hear that Archie continues to repair and recover. Take care and much love.❤️ ❤
Thank you, Sarah. 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you, Jackie, for another episode. So happy you were blessed with Nicola's special birthday celebration box...what a treasure! Can't wait to see sweet Archie again, he's such a cutie pie! Have a wonderful week... xoxo
Thank you!
that is good idea of using a hand towel over stitching project. it drives me crazy, my house is so dusty. thinking about having duct work cleaned to see if that helps. wow Sally that was an amazing gift. love the videos. and congrats to you for the amazing progress on your sampler.
Thank you!
Thank you for the poem. It is beautiful and I enjoyed listening to you relay it.
Thanks for listening. 🩷
Thank you for reading that beautiful poem. It was comforting and soothing. I do have to say though that the tone of your voice is very peaceful. Again, thank you!
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Thank you, Jackie! Love your stitching and especially needed your poem!! So Very True!! Happy Stitching.
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your ponderings always bring me peace but The Peace of Wild Things was exactly what I needed today. Thank You
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Thank you Jackie for sharing your journey and your stitching. Your videos are so freeing in times like this when the ugly is overwhelming. Happy stitching ❤
Aw, sweet Jackie, thanks for sharing all the things, even the hard stuff. I also get up in the night and stitch to keep my thoughts from running away with me 🏃🏼♀️➡️ Wonderful poem and beautiful stitching as always ❤ ooh! Almost forgot…. Edited to add: I got the Four Season chart and looking forward to the Winter Solstice SAL 🧵🪡
Thanks for sharing!! Glad you’ll be joining the SAL. ☺️
Another great video.
Nice progress on Bridgette, some day we will know more about her.
What a very generous package you received from Sally.
Loved the poem.
We live with a river behind us, & we see s lot of gorgeous waterfowl, some being Blue Herons.
They are so magnificent & graceful.
Marilyn
Thank you. I think Great Blue Herons are elegant birds. 💙
Always a joy to watch your flosstube! I look forward to them. Thanks for the charting hack also. I don't now how many times I have wanted to do an item in reverse but on a chart but could not make my brain figure out how to flip it or see it in reverse enought to accomplish that. I have never thought of taking a picture and flipping it! HA! Another great hack I will be using now! Thanks for sharing your stitching, always fun. Have a great day!
You are so welcome! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your stitching and your journey. Bridget is absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to get Julia and will go to the site for the changes. What a beautiful and gracious stitchy kindness. The Red Letter Box is definitely a treasure. I stitch a lot of HATS charts so enjoy! Glad the stitch meet up went well. I was on vacation last week and was able to get to one, it was great. Hobby House Needleworks is definitely worth a visit, I was there in September and spent a few hours there. Poem was beautiful!
I'm so blessed! All my girls and granddaughters see me stitching......and eagerly want to join in. Needle, thread, and fabric flow through our veins. 🧵🪡🧵🪡🧵
I love your free spirit and open-mindedness. Love the poems.
How wonderful that all your girls enjoy the same hobby! You have a built in stitch group. ☺️🩷
Jackie, such a blessing to spend time with you on this Sunday morning with an amazing video….hi to Archie 🐾🤗, lovely progress on Bridget she is such a beauty! What an amazing gift you received from Sally, stitching kindness beyond measure…♥️ have a great journey with all … so appreciate your vulnerability as you shared wonderful poem …hugs Jackie, cheers, LaNelle
Thank you so much! 🤗
Your flosstubes are a true gift. The poem went straight to my heart. Thank you.
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I could listen to your soft, calm voice speak to me for hours. Gives me such calmness! You bring so much joy, comfort and wisdom into your flosstubes, always affording me something new to ponder on. Along with all of that, your stitching talent is phenomenal! Please continue for a very long time. 😊❤
You are so welcome. Thank you!
Beautiful. Hope things are less challenging. Thanks for another video to enjoy!
I so enjoyed your video today. How exciting for you to be creating a "local" stitching community. It's so fun to meet people who share the love of stitching. I'm still kitting up my Bridget Power and recently purchased the fabric I will use. Not sure when I will make the commitment to begin. Soon I hope. Thank you for the heads up on all the over 1 stitching on the bottom area. I am currently trying my hand at that on a small alphabet sampler. Sometimes it flows really smoothly and other times it is more challenging. The frogging is not fun and I'll say no more about that. Lol Just know that you are very loved in this community and have brought a new perspective to FlossTube. May you feel a big hug as you deal with the challenges in your life. Thank you for the reading of the poem, just lovely.❤
Thank you, Donna. I appreciate the support! 🧡
It’s so calming and relaxing to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing. Your samplers are amazing. I love them. The lady that shared all the charts with you was certainly very generous and probably knew you would truly enjoy them. I am right there with you on the affairs of the world and the presidential election has me very stressed out. It’s important for the future of our families and our nation.
My sisters grew up in Lee Summit and still live in Missouri so I thought that was cool to hear.
I hope you have peace this upcoming week and find “comfort in your stitching”
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Thank you Jackie. My hope is for peace and to be worry free. You help so much with that. Beautiful projects again. So inspiring always!! So glad we have our stitching!
Just found your channel. Definitely will have to go back and watch your previous videos. Your pup is adorable, sorry to hear he had to have surgery. I love that you were able to get a group together locally! I try and go to the monthly stitch-ins near me as often as I can…which lately seems like that isn’t very often. 🫤
Thank you! Welcome!
Thank yóu Jackie, for sharing, for sharing everything. I always stitch during floss tubes, untill the end, when you start your thoughts or poem. Then I lay my stitch down and do what you say, those things, I've told you before, are new to me and the first time I was totally overwhelmed. So again: thank yóu!
It's challenging times overhere too. Here in Europe or in the Netherlands, we all watch at what's happening in the US we hope for the best but fear the outcome because it could mean big differences and effects for the rest of the world. It's frightening.
I hope you find peace and joy from your stitching. Wish you all the best. And we're here. Take care!
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Thank you for beinging calmness to so many. So happy Archie is doing better, our fur babies are indeed our furry children. Love all of your beautiful stitching. Praying for this election to be over, peace throughout our country, and kindness to everyone.
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Thank you for the new episode Jackie & for the beautiful poem!
Thank you for the beautiful gift of sharing the beautiful poem . This month is always bittersweet for many reasons, but people like you continue to give me hope and keep me positive. Life, love and caring for others is what makes living a joy.
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WOW, your stitchy kindness this episode is beyond amazing. Congratulations on another thoroughly enjoyable flosstube.
Thank you!
Jackie, this is so lovely. It was wonderful to spend the last hour and some listening to your beautiful calm descriptions and gift of giving. I passed your RUclips channel along to the women whom are in the online Canadian craft circle you belonged to during Covid... we are still going strong. They were so pleased to be able to see you and your creations as well.
Thank you so much, Kathleen! I’m pleased to hear that the Craft Circle is still going strong. Wonderful! 🩷
Hobbyhouse is an hour ride for me! I've been to a retreat they hosted with Liz Matthews and her mom, Kathy. It was wonderful! I'm registered for another next April - Brenda & Laura will be there! Come on up to NY! You'll LOVE the new store!
Hi Jackie, just the intro is so lovely and relaxing every time I start your flosstube video. Thank you for these sweet moments in time🪡🇳🇱🌷
You are so welcome!
Another wonderful episode, Jackie. The past six weeks have been extremely challenging for me, so to arrive home this evening, and know that I could make myself a cup of tea, settle into my chair, and watch your FlossTube this evening was a treat I have been looking forward to. Thank you for sharing that we all have ups and downs, and recognizing that we’re all looking for the calm in the storm right now. I especially hope that you find the peace and comfort you are seeking ❤
Thanks so much, Clare. I wish you peace, as well. 🙏🏻🩷
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video … your stitches are amazingly beautiful … that poem was so lovely and it does feel so warm to the heart … thank you for your inspiration and until next time Happy Stitching 🧵 … 😊❤ Dena
Thank you so much, Dena. 🙏🏻🧡
Thank you Jackie for the much needed calmness I needed today. During these difficult times FlossTube is my distraction and stitching helps save my sanity. So glad you are there to keep me company while I stitch. I wish you peace.
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Hello Jackie. I’m here in Branson, Mo. visiting from Florida. I’ve visited Cecelia’s Samplers twice already. Thank you for mentioning the shop. Your videos are always a treat and this morning I’m stitching and listening. Your viewer certainly showered you with some wonderful Hands Across the Sea samplers. So generous indeed. Whatever you have going on in your life I hope you feel the love from your subscribers and get comfort from it. I plan to join the La D Da stitch along and have all my supplies!
Your Bridgett sampler is stunning!
Thank you and I’m so glad you’re enjoying Cecelia’s! It’s a fantastic store.
Wonderful Flosstube! Thank you so much. First of all: ARCHIE!! Honey!! So lovely to see his sweet sweet face ❤❤❤🐾🐾🐾 oh . And of course Hi Jackie 😅 I wish you could hear me … when you held up Bridgette Power I literally gasped. I have been following along but today oh my goodness she is just stunning!! And can I just say… your white x’s are immaculate wow! I struggle with white stitches sometimes . Wow wow wow! I love your comments about this stitching needs to be our journey and doesn’t need to be ok with anyone else. Such a good point! Anyway was sad to miss the get together… next time 😉 now I can finish watching ….
Thanks for making me chuckle, Renee! You’re the second person to mention my white stitches. I’m not doing anything different with them than I do with any other thread. Are you a stitcher that makes one complete X before the next one? I always work a whole row with half the leg of the cross and then go back the opposite direction to complete the X. I just think my stitches look better doing it that way. 🤷♀️
Archie says, “Hi!”
A lovely video to distract me from my housework 😊. Beautiful stitching and such generosity from a friend in our lovely stitching community. The poem at the end was wonderful. You’re right about the ups and downs and I wonder if our creativity adds to our sensitivity at challenging times. Thanks for sharing and take care. Now back to my housework 🥴 stitching comes later ☹️
Always wonderful! Thank you for the peace and calm you share with us. I appreciate you 😊
Hi Jackie, thank you for another relaxing and enjoyable flosstube. ❤ I too am waiting anxiously to hear if I scored a ticket to The Attic in January. I’d love to meet you. Enjoy the day .
I am in awe of your skills in changing chart motifs, your groundedness during tough times and your welcoming spirit to other faiths. Thank you for sharing both your authentic self and your talented needlework with each of your FlossTubes.💜
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Thanks for another awesome floss tube . Glad to hear Archie is recovering from surgery, he sure is a sweetheart. Bridget is so vibrant & your stitching is amazing, can’t wait to see it when finished.
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- - Jackie It Is! Love when things come together. Especially, this still day I set aside for stitching a beauty-filled Sunday in Autumn! 🥰👍Wishing you warmth, comfort, and wellness!
Thank you Jackie! I am needing comfort stitching more and more these days. Spending time with you is very peaceful ❤
Hi Jackie, your videos are so enjoyable both in your stitches and knowledge of cross stitch. The poem was wonderful thank you dear
hello Jackie, I hope you can find peace with whatever is going on in life. Our journeys are never smooth, are they? And thank goodness, yes, for how else would we learn about ourselves, others and the world. I love Wendell Barry. That you so much for sharing his poem.
What a joyful receiving of amazing gifts through the mail. How very generous and thoughtful 'Sally' was, and to come at such a time for you. Wonderful. I so enjoy your stitching and your sharing and all the things you bring to this community. I am looking forward to hearing more about Brigit. She is rather a shy girl in some ways, isn't she. I will also stick from her - just the bouquet. I grew up Catholic, so I don't need the altar etc, lovely as it is.
Thank you Jackie, Be well.
Thanks for your kind words, Virginia. 🩷
Hi Jackie - Hello from St. Louis! I've been watching your channel from the beginning and am so pleased you have gotten a big following; your videos are a real treat and your stitching is gorgeous! Your content is so cozy and inspiring, and it's a pleasure to hear your talk about our part of the Midwest, Hallmark, Mary E., etc. -- it makes me feel right at home. I have been to KC many times but have never ventured to Weston; it sounds a little like my hometown of St. Charles, MO. Thank you for sharing your stitching journey with us all!
Thank you for watching and for your kind words!
Jackie, I love your podcast, and was immediately drawn to your stitching lamp, which I purchased! In some of your films, I love the way you have your lamp adjusted. If you have time, would you please go over how you adjusted you light?
Thanks a lot,
Brenda
I’ll try and remember to show the lamp next time.
You are so comforting thank you so much
Just love your f!osstube, , love the education you give in your video.. Thank you for the comfort I receive when watching you!
Thank you so much! 🧡
Your comfort stitching and thoughts are helpful to me. I love hearing about other stitchers’ work and inspirations. Thank you for the time and personal ideas you share .
You are so welcome!
Great to see you this morning Jackie. You were exactly what I needed today. Great to see Archie doing so well.
Sorry that your world is presenting challenges at the minute. Glad to hear that your girls are bringing you comfort.
You helped me make a decision about one of my projects today. I wasn't happy stitching it & listening to you I had a 'lightbulb' moment that I could change my mind & take a different path. Thank you.
The poem was lovely & very apt in our current times.
Hope your world settles down. Take care 💖💖💖 Best wishes from 🇮🇪
Thanks Anne Marie. Things are settling a bit.
I hope you’re enjoying your project better now, the on you took a different path on. Happy to be of service! ☺️
Enjoyed our time together today, as always. Julia Rachel! I saw it, questioned it, stitched it anyway. Will be frogging tonight - the entire left corner. Wouldn’t matter except that when framed it will be obvious . Thanks for stopping me when you did! Deep breaths and listen to the poem again.
Yes, Julia’s upper left corner stuck out like a sore thumb to me so I started comparing it to the antique and could see the error. It would be very obvious when framed. Good luck with the frogging! 💚
TY so much, Jackie for sharing your time, stitching, and that beautiful poem. 😊❤
I have not finished watching, but I had to stop and comment about Bridget Power and your inclusion of the Sacred Heart - as I watched I remembered your recent post about the statute of the Sacred Heart - and I saw the connection. That is such a beautiful meaningful sampler, it’s wonderful to be able to see all the details, and to realize what it must have meant to Bridget to stitch it - I can imagine her singing and or reflecting on the hymns sung at the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - O Salutaris Hostia and Tantum Ergo. I will probably never stitch this gorgeous piece (at 79 with very bad arthritis in my neck)., so I love that I can vicariously follow your progress.
A very old joke - a little boy in Catholic school, seeing the classic painting of the Sacred Heart, asking “so who’s the bearded lady with a tomato in her hand?”
I hope that won’t ruin the image for you!
And now I’m going to finish watching!
Thank you for the wonderful Wendell Berry poem - he is such a wonderful author
Thanks so much for sharing that story! You gave me a chuckle. And thanks also for sharing your vision of Bridget reflecting on those hymns. I looked them up and listened on RUclips. Very beautiful. 🙏🏻
Hi Jackie! Wonderful video! Always love to stitch along! Lisa
Thank you, Lisa! 🧡
Such a lovely poem. I always love the way you end your visits. I was so happy to hear Anna recommended you, and you her. You two are my favorites to sit down with. Have a good month. ❤
Thank you so much! ☺️
Thanks Jackie,great floss tube has always. My first red alphabet sampler ffo
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Thank you for the lovely poem. I'm sorry you are feeling sad. I hope you find peace soon. 💐🦋🐞🇦🇺
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Made it to the end… sending you hugs and affection and wishes for comfort ❤
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What a great gift you received with the special box. They are a dream. I cannot wait to see you stitch them. Kathy Barrick stickers are great. I hope you get a ticket to get in.
Yes, it was a very special gift, indeed! 🧡
I totally agree that everyone can stitch a chart as they want. Change the colors, change the motifs, change the words, go ahead!
Thinking of you - take care Jackie x
Thank you, Sian. 🩷
Jackie, so glad Archie is doing well. It has to be comforting to you to realize Archie recognizes he still needs your help. It was wonderful to see you had posted; and that I knew I would have an opportunity for an interesting, calming, quiet, stitching Sunday evening. I loved that you apologized to Antoinette for your lack of attention. Your ‘girls’ are a part of who you are; and I find it so charming. I talk to my stitching, but not in the same way you do; as conversation. I might have to find a sampler I could talk with. 🙂. I think Sally found the best person with whom to share all the stitchy kindness of very special charts, a few extra charts and fabric. She found YOU, someone that is truly in love with your stitching and interested deeply in having as much information and history as possible, and makes each chart a real part of her life. I’m excited you are finding some people to stitch with. I would love to come to Weston to stitch and meet you. However, the weather is changing, and I really do not go out much in the cold, ice, wind, and snow. I’m collecting all the charts, fabrics, floss and quilting supplies to keep me entertained during the ‘At home season.’ Thanks for the beautiful poem. I pray the weeks ahead can be civil, calm, and a strengthening of our country. I am choosing PEACE. I wish that for you also. Peg 💛🕊️
Thank you, Peg. I enjoy your thoughtful comments. I’ve already given Antoinette some attention. Not enough, yet. But I’ve added a few beautiful red letters. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Jackie for the poem...it has brought such peace to my soul.....Love spending time with you..God Bless..
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Thank you, Jackie. Your poem is beautiful… and my best wishes to you 🙏❤️
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Bridget would be so proud of you , putting her pattern out there for the world to see
What a wonderful flosstube!
Hello Jackie, I am sorry that you have been going through some rough things, and I do hope that will change for you soon. Thank you so much for Archie’s appearance at the beginning! I am so glad that he is continuing to heal and recover from his surgery! Your stitching is beautiful and I do hope you are finding comfort and peace in it. Your beautiful poem that you shared was so timely. I am praying for our country and all of the divisions and hatred that seems to be so prevalent right now. I agree that it is so hard to know what is real and what is not. I will be glad when the election is behind us! I look forward to your next video. Happy and peaceful stitching to you!
Thank you, Carol. Things are settling down a bit. I appreciate your kind words. 🩷
The altar on Bridget is beautiful. I have enjoyed your progress on this piece very much. I hope you get into Sampler Symposium. The lineup of speakers is outstanding. I was able to go to the Great British Sampler Weekend at HH. Nicola’s retreats are phenomenal. I hope you get to HH someday. I am fortunate to be only 75 miles away. Thank you for the poem.
Thank you, Kathy. How fortunate indeed to live so close to such an amazing place as Hobby House!
I preordered Julia and can’t wait! Thank you for the heads up! Stitching Bridget and loving it!
A wonderful floss tube. I have been seeing other people share their frustrations and concerns these past few days. Some have been personal but most have been about the things going on in our world. Our Lord has given us a beautiful world to live in which we have managed to totally mess up. We all have different ways of handling our frustrations or not. I am so glad for our stitching community where we can share our love of stitching and calm ourselves by enjoying our craft and being kind to each other and just generally loosing ourselves in our stitching. I so enjoy your floss tubes. I love the history of our craft and the reminder that a lot of women over the years have also buried their cares in the same craft. Your chats are informative, calming, and a visit with a friend. Have a wonderful day and God Bless.
Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏻🩷
I use to live in Liberty Mo and I’ve been to your town many times ! No we live in AZ and I’m very close to The Attic in Chandler AZ . Anytime you want to visit please let me know ! Love your stitching …..
How wonderful that The Attic is your LNS. Probably quite dangerous, too. 😉
I loved spending some Sunday time with you and your video while I stitch on Modern Folk Embroidery Scandinavian Christmas. Thank you so much for the information about the corrections to the Julia Rachel chart - I had no idea! I am planning to start that one on Jan 1. Loved the poem!
I watch you all of the time. Leep on being the nicest person ever. I don’t do a lot of Crosstitch in, but I do a little and I enjoy your RUclips a lot always inspires me.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you are here.