Stargazer is absolutely gorgeous, Samantha! It is always fun to see your beautiful projects! Your Theresa Wentzler mermaid is going to be amazing! I love how you embrace the experience of each project! We are so fortunate to have so many gorgeous projects to stitch. Thanks as always, Samantha and happy stitching.
Your start on The Pandemic Sampler looks great! Your fabric choice is perfect. The picture you have of the finished design actually looks dark, so good job choosing differently, Samantha.
For my big projects I put floss away bags in a plastic storage box that fits index cards. The card makes them stand up nicely. I have used photo boxes, snap close shoe boxes, prettt boxes as long as they fit the index cards. I also put mixes in their own bag so both colors in one bag and then I have them single as well. A few extra skeins won’t break the bank and saves time.
Hi, Samantha. Love watching your video. I am not a Mira stitcher but do enjoy seeing you work on them. I just picked up a tip from Dena at Half Stitch Cross Stitch. When she does a project with blended threads she spends time at the beginning of the project making each of the blends and then wraps the blends on their own bobbins. So when she is stitching there is no slow down. The blend needed is already to stitch with. Christine from Ontario
Your name is only one letter longer than the name, Alexander, that is on the pattern. Piece of cake! Love watching your videos and seeing your projects.
I wash every Cross stitch project after I’m done. I wash them in Woolite and squeeze them gently in a towel lay them flat and cover them with a towel and iron them. They come out beautifully.
2006 for Stargazer? I feel ooooooooooold. I bought it when it came out, as a reward for some weight loss and stitched it immediately. It hangs in our bedroom.
Stargazer had been on my must stitch list for way too many years! I’m glad that I will likely be able to check her off my list next year. In my mind anything in 2000’s isn’t that old … the real gems 💎 are from the 90’s hahaha 😂
Ooh, you inspired me to go look at the Dimension stocking kits! I really like the snowman ornaments, can't wait to see one stitched up. It was so nice seeing you again my friend! Have a great week. Joanita 🎄
Hi Joanita 👋 nice to hear from you again!! All I know is you wouldn’t regret stitching a stocking !! It’s great fun!! Do I know how to finish a stocking … no … but I’m sure I can figure it out later haha 😂
I always love watching your FlossTube. Your bubbly enthusiasm for your cross stitch is so infectious. I love all your projects. You are the one that got me started on Mirabilia pattern. Know I want to get all the reindeer patterns and stitch 1 a year. Looking forward to your next video.
Awe! Thank you so much Pauline 😊 I’m excited for you! I look forward to starting a new pattern every year, they are sparkly and not to big of a commitment. Very enjoyable. I will be showing all I have stitched so far in the next video that I think you will enjoy. See you then. -Samantha 🦋
Kia ora Sam!. Ive been watching you from the beginning! With whisper I was told to use a tooth brush to fluff it up. Seeing all of your raindeers and Christmas stitching im slowly collecting them.
Hi Samantha!! Such a delight to watch your latest video. I have 2 Dimension Gold stockings which I have been intimidated to start. I would love to do this with - like you said..” taken me a while to get in the groove..” I also have Pandemic not started. You are such a motivator- your enthusiasm and passion and delight in your craft are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your fantastic reindeer!!!
Hi Lisa, I’m so glad you are finding inspiration while we spend time together. Dimensions kits have a learning curve that just takes time to understand. Once you spend the time with it you will find it quite enjoyable!! I hope you will give it a go. I know the stocking I’m working on will likely take a few more years, I’m just going to enjoy the process. Learning how to complete the stitch into the finished stocking is going to be a whole new experience. Maybe we will go through it around the same time!!
How lovely for the gild to share incomplete projects so they can have new love. The mirabilia is coming along so well! It will be fun to see the reindeer you have done so far next to each other. Take care.
Start the Storyteller with me Jan 1st! It’s Year of the Dragon after all! Also I love the reindeers, that will be stunning once tou have them all finished and up on display
Hi Michelle! You truly have inspired me over the past month!! The story teller is currently being kitted up to start on Feb 10 so, I will be joining you soon!!
Beautiful stitching. I love your Mira's, old and new. I am enjoying everyone getting into the Dimensions kits and everything. It's so nostalgic and fun. Your joy and enthusiasm for stitching is always a delight.
Sam you are so inspiring I feel like I can cross stitch anything. I think I will get myself Dancer and all the fun stuff to go with it as a gift for myself for Christmas 🎄
So happy to have found another Dimension kit fan. The addiction of collecting is real, but the sense of pride you get when one is complete is unmatched. The result always outshines anything I’ve ever stitched before. Will love watching your progress
Thank you so much Kim, I so appreciate your comments. I now know you are so right! It hasn’t been an easy start however, the details are starting to pop. I can just imagine how beautiful this is going to be completed.
Just watched this whilst it's snowing here on the South Coast of England, highly unusual for this part of the country. I now want to start a winter stitch ! Your projects are looking good, and I can't wait to see another start !
I love the look of Dimensions kits. So much backstitching (the 80’s!!) but still great designs. And also love Teresa Wentzler. The very first x-stitch I did was a giant Teresa Wentzler because why start small, eh?
Thank you for another wonderful video. I love your stocking. It always catches my eye when I see it. I have done 3 dimensions gold stockings and 1 dimensions stocking. Mine is in progress. I also have a few in my stash. At first I was only going to do my family of 5 but now I’m thinking I may do some if my kids get married and have kids. Your way of managing the threads is great!!! I am lazy and keep it on the cards. When I’m ready to start, I just want stitch. Your other projects are amazing. Looking forward to your Christmas video.
Hi Dana !! Nice to hear from you again. I just saw your post on instagram with your beautiful stockings just Wow!!! They look amazing. I agree with you, over the years everyone is getting a stocking made 100%!! That’s kinda why I want to start collecting the ones I like. First I need to complete one so I know I can finish it all the way like you have. Then it’s game on. Haha 😂 Thank you so much for watching. 🦋
Hello Samantha 😊 When I buy a kit I leave the threads/flosses as they come. Up to now the kits I've bought had either thread bands or, I don't know how to call this, it was like many bobbins connected. Between those two I prefer the band. Now when I kit up a pattern myself, I use thread drops and I make them myself, because I haven't found any nice ones without high shipping cost. So I tried making my own floss/thread drops with gift cards, colorful or plain where I glued some beautiful paper on them, but that was a lot of work, and now I found a pack of beautiful middle weight carton that I will have to cut to the size I want and do the same as I did with the gift tags. I haven't tried the floss bags yet. Isn't it time consuming to use them, since every time you need to take the floss you need out and put it back so they won't get mixed up? Oh I forgot to say that I also bought two - three packs of DMC floss number stickers which I use on the tags/drops. I find the floss drops easier, for me, to use up to now, but I don't like that the floss get tangled and I don't know how to describe it correctly, but if they hang there for long, there is the danger to look a bit "worn out". There is a small business on etsy selling plastic floss drops with the color and the number printed on them, and they have almost all the floss companies, but they are pricey to buy and even worse to ship. So I am looking for a better, yet affordable solution. Looking forward to get new ideas from your viewers 😜 Looking forward for your next video 🥰🧵🪡
It was so nice to watch and stitch. You had great projects, it was enjoying to see them. The Neeldeberry stitcher has a flosstube about Dimensions kits and the floss. Flosstube number 11 thread organization for dimensions kits. Enjoy your new start of a deer. Perhaps you can start the 12 days of Christmas from Nora Corbett after you finish the last deer. 12 years of fun😂. Have a nice stitchy time.
Hi Suzanne 👋!! I will have to check out needleberry stitchers video as it sounds just what I need to get myself educated on everything kits !! Thank you !!! Yes 12 days of Christmas would be a perfect solution… time to get collecting them all !!
Hi - love your Miribilia’s - Have stitched “Red” and “September Sapphire” - have a few others in progress and they are beautiful when completed. I don’t use Floss Away bags for DMC thread - DMC is a strong cotton so I think they can hold up on their own.- but I would bombinate and store in a plastic box for when needed or project used. (Personally, I would rather save my Floss Away bags for Silk threads because of the delicate style of the threads ). I have done many cross stitch kits, Dimension kits, Eva Rosenstand, and even for larger charts I have a system.... - these kits would come with a color chart. I would sort the colors by the chart system and so I know what colors is needed to be used - I would then take an index card and punch hole the numbers in order number on each card for quicker access of the larger chart (may be a few cards) - and take only the needed index cards as I worked - (and much easier than pulling out of a floss away bag too). If the color would run out, I would refill the needed color - this way I can safely put aside the larger chart threads until needed. As for blended colors - I would make a separate punch hold with these colors so I could easily work with them. This process helps me work my cross stitch many a time! Hope this helps. Love your enthusiasm.
Hi, for my dimensions I keep the threads as they come, when I use a color and have some left from that thread, I stitch it on the paper beside the symbol and use it from there next time. Only when I have no left over thread on the paper,I pick a new thread.:) I shared a pic about this on my IG, I can send it to you😊
Hello Samantha! Super excited about our Woodland Fairy Sal!!! 🎉🎉🎉🧚♀️🌳🪻 Loved to see your projects and listen to you especially talking about your love for your projects. Your Summer Quaker looks absolutely fabulous!! 🤩🤩🤩 Love love love love ! 🩵💙💜 Talk to you soon!
Hi Samantha! I LOVE your Dimensions Stocking!!! That one has long been on my list to do. Thanks so much for the kind shout-out! I love everything you've shown--Stargazer, the Nora Corbett reindeer, and the Quaker piece is so bright and colorful! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! --Deb
Just had to tell you I finished Summer Quaker! I just finished it the other day and have done a small Christmas stitch since then. That one went by so fast! I still have to figure out how I will frame Summer Quaker. I will attempt to post a pic on IG.
Wonderful Diane !!! Please do share and if you could tag me in the post as I would LOVE to see your finish!!! Thank you so much for watching. See you again in 2024 !! 🎉🥳🎊🍾
Hi Samantha. I have done the separate bobbin container for my fancy ladies and Santa of the Forest. I also take the time to put the 2 colors that are sewn together on the bobbin together. So I take a thread of each together and wind them on the bobbin that way. Does that make sense? Well.. it works for me. Lol.
@@HyggeStitcher I think I may! I have a Dimensions Gold Petite that is a santa I have a pitiful start… I think it is time to visit him again. :) Wouldnt miss your videos friend!
I love your Dimensions Gold stocking kit - it’s looking really nice! I’ve stitched three Dimensions stockings, but they weren’t the gold. I kept the threads on the card, but I think the bags would be great and less messy.
Love your videos! I’m mainly a DMC stitcher and keep all my floss on pip & chip bobbins, pulling the ones needed for a project and keeping them in a plastic box. However, when I’m stitching a kit, Dimensions or otherwise, I keep them on the provided thread organizer, which works well for me. Regarding your stitching accident, several years ago, I was putting in the final stitches on ‘The Last Supper’ on Ancient. It was on my lap when I needed to jot something down. I pulled the cap off the pen and ink went everywhere! I ran to the sink and rinsed like crazy. Thankfully, most of it came out, but what didn’t blended right into the fabric!😅
Hi Glenda👋 Thank you for sharing how you store your flosses I’m always interested how others stitch and I’m sure other viewers do too! Sounds like you had quite the scare especially on an almost finished project. The feeling of total panic when you see what as just happened right in front of you!! Glad that I’m the end all is well!!
I love your channel, but I’m especially excited to see you stitching a Dimension’s gold! I love Dimension’s! I keep my floss on the card board and braid it to keep it from tangling and then just pull out the thread from the top that I need(one at a time if using multiple). I punch holes on the top and loop my used threads through the holes until they are needed next time. I also like to wash my Aida before starting to help soften it. I am currently stitching a Dimension’s gold stocking called Santa’s Flight. Happy stitching!
Hi Erica 👋 Thank you so much for taking the time to share how you stitch from your dimensions kits!! I would have never come up with that idea on my own and it’s so cleaver!! I’m glad you enjoyed spending time with me today. Thank you for watching !! -Samantha and
I make floss cards for kits. I write the symbol and or/color number/s so I know who’s who. Depending on the number of cards I might color code the card and identify on the symbol sheet what color is on what card. Blends often get their own separate card so there’s usually a blend ready to go.
I’m working on the mermaid and I strongly suggest making floss cards for the blends. Grab a few pieces of cardboard or card stock and hole punch enough holes for the blends. I’ve got about 20 blends per card and it’s about 5 cards worth. Anything not a blend (and the floss for blends) is in a box. I cut a length of floss for each half of the blend & attach it to a card. Run out of the blend, cut new lengths. Once you get near the end, start moving the colors back to its home bobbin or bag or use them in other blends as needed so you don’t end up with 10 straggly pieces of 930. And mermaids border looks intimidating, but I’m finding it the easier part of the design so far.
Thank you so much for your insight!!! I truly appreciate it !!! I have ordered some floss cards so I can do just like you have suggested here. I’m excited to share with others what I have learned from your experiences. Thank you for watching and for spending your time here with me! -Samantha 🦋
So glad you will film again before Christmas to show us all the things! I really envy your Mirabilia stitching, I’m just not sure I’m up for it, but love seeing yours!
Hi Bonnie 👋 I’m glad you suggested this so myself and others can read it. Thank you 😊!! I’m happy you enjoyed the video. See you again soon. -Samantha 🦋
Hi! Your stitching is beautiful! Especially your mirabilias and Nora’s. I’ve still not got a lot going on mine. The chart is so daunting! I wish it were in pages. How do you handle the pattern? Thanks for sharing!
Great question Tami!! I use a large magnetic board to hold my pattern. Also using the magnets as a ruler to help guild where I am. I start right in the middle of the design and find the darkest/boldest symbols and start stitching those first. They are the darkest colours in the design and it makes picking up the stitch again and finding my place easy peasy. Give it a try !! Thank you so much for watching, see you again soon. -Samantha 🦋
I was working on TW’s Stoeyteller and another TW at the same time. I used bags and for the blended threads I would put both colours together in the bag. I finished the one design and was being so good about putting threads away returning the blends to their original bags. After all that work I retuned to stitching Storyteller only to find that I had out the wrong group of threads away 🤦🏻♀️. Not sure how I managed to mess up but I had to go back and pull all the threads for Stoeyteller before being able to stitch.
Haha Sherry!! I could 100% see myself doing that as well. I actually enjoy the satisfaction of putting threads away after the pattern is done however, I simply do not enjoy the pulling of colours as much. Thank you so much for joining me again, it was nice to hear from you 😊. Take care and happy stitching. -Samantha 🦋
Hi Samantha, I am working on my first Mira and need some advice. Do you use one strand of Kreinik or two? I am working on 32 count. Also not sure if I should save it and the beading until I'm all done with the stitching. Thanks
I stitch in hand and stitch on both Aida and linen. I roll up the fabric on the left side as I stitch farther on the right and I do notice the fabric softening. I just pay attention to how hard I pull on top part of the stitch and I don’t see any difference. Now I do railroad the bottom and top leg of my stitch, I don’t know if that makes a difference in the tension
Could you possibly show your finished reindeer and the sleigh?...would love to see them. If you have already done so, maybe you could give me the shoe number so that I can go back and see them....thanks. Oh....I had not listened long enough....yay, you will be showing them.....lol....you have inspired me to finish one of mine...I am so slow....lol. I am working on Dancer.
I get it, they can be repetitive. I think of like taking a break from the main design however, I have never completed a TW. Sooo let’s see how I feel in a few years if I still feel the same way. haha 😂
Stargazer is absolutely gorgeous, Samantha! It is always fun to see your beautiful projects! Your Theresa Wentzler mermaid is going to be amazing! I love how you embrace the experience of each project! We are so fortunate to have so many gorgeous projects to stitch. Thanks as always, Samantha and happy stitching.
Your start on The Pandemic Sampler looks great! Your fabric choice is perfect. The picture you have of the finished design actually looks dark, so good job choosing differently, Samantha.
Great video, Samantha!! I love seeing which reindeer you are going to stitch every year! Happy stitching!
For my big projects I put floss away bags in a plastic storage box that fits index cards. The card makes them stand up nicely. I have used photo boxes, snap close shoe boxes, prettt boxes as long as they fit the index cards. I also put mixes in their own bag so both colors in one bag and then I have them single as well. A few extra skeins won’t break the bank and saves time.
Hi, Samantha. Love watching your video. I am not a Mira stitcher but do enjoy seeing you work on them. I just picked up a tip from Dena at Half Stitch Cross Stitch. When she does a project with blended threads she spends time at the beginning of the project making each of the blends and then wraps the blends on their own bobbins. So when she is stitching there is no slow down. The blend needed is already to stitch with. Christine from Ontario
I've been really intrigued by Dimensions Kits lately. You are inspiring me!
Your name is only one letter longer than the name, Alexander, that is on the pattern. Piece of cake! Love watching your videos and seeing your projects.
I wash every Cross stitch project after I’m done. I wash them in Woolite and squeeze them gently in a towel lay them flat and cover them with a towel and iron them. They come out beautifully.
Just love your enthusiasm and love for stitching ❤ hx
Thank you so much for watching Helen and for your encouraging words! -Samantha 🦋
2006 for Stargazer? I feel ooooooooooold. I bought it when it came out, as a reward for some weight loss and stitched it immediately. It hangs in our bedroom.
Stargazer had been on my must stitch list for way too many years! I’m glad that I will likely be able to check her off my list next year. In my mind anything in 2000’s isn’t that old … the real gems 💎 are from the 90’s hahaha 😂
Love your progress on your wips. Happy stitching!
Thank you! 😊 Happy New Year Karin 🎉
Ooh, you inspired me to go look at the Dimension stocking kits! I really like the snowman ornaments, can't wait to see one stitched up. It was so nice seeing you again my friend! Have a great week. Joanita 🎄
Hi Joanita 👋 nice to hear from you again!! All I know is you wouldn’t regret stitching a stocking !! It’s great fun!! Do I know how to finish a stocking … no … but I’m sure I can figure it out later haha 😂
@@HyggeStitcher I'm sure you will! There's always RUclips to guide you...😅
Might need stargazer in my life! ❤
All I know is you wouldn’t regret it!! Thanks for watching !!
I always love watching your FlossTube. Your bubbly enthusiasm for your cross stitch is so infectious. I love all your projects. You are the one that got me started on Mirabilia pattern. Know I want to get all the reindeer patterns and stitch 1 a year. Looking forward to your next video.
Awe! Thank you so much Pauline 😊 I’m excited for you! I look forward to starting a new pattern every year, they are sparkly and not to big of a commitment. Very enjoyable. I will be showing all I have stitched so far in the next video that I think you will enjoy. See you then.
-Samantha 🦋
Kia ora Sam!. Ive been watching you from the beginning!
With whisper I was told to use a tooth brush to fluff it up.
Seeing all of your raindeers and Christmas stitching im slowly collecting them.
Great tip, that’s an easy fix!! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement.
@@HyggeStitcher thank you too
Hi Samantha!! Such a delight to watch your latest video. I have 2 Dimension Gold stockings which I have been intimidated to start. I would love to do this with - like you said..” taken me a while to get in the groove..” I also have Pandemic not started. You are such a motivator- your enthusiasm and passion and delight in your craft are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your fantastic reindeer!!!
Hi Lisa, I’m so glad you are finding inspiration while we spend time together. Dimensions kits have a learning curve that just takes time to understand. Once you spend the time with it you will find it quite enjoyable!! I hope you will give it a go. I know the stocking I’m working on will likely take a few more years, I’m just going to enjoy the process. Learning how to complete the stitch into the finished stocking is going to be a whole new experience. Maybe we will go through it around the same time!!
The Pandemic Sampler looks great on the lighter fabric. I downloaded it. I think i also will stat it on a lighter Fabric.
Your stitching always amazes me! Keep up the good work! Been watching your best friends videos! She does a very good job
How lovely for the gild to share incomplete projects so they can have new love. The mirabilia is coming along so well! It will be fun to see the reindeer you have done so far next to each other. Take care.
Start the Storyteller with me Jan 1st! It’s Year of the Dragon after all!
Also I love the reindeers, that will be stunning once tou have them all finished and up on display
Hi Michelle! You truly have inspired me over the past month!! The story teller is currently being kitted up to start on Feb 10 so, I will be joining you soon!!
@@HyggeStitcher ooooh so excited! We can bemoan the blends in solidarity
Beautiful stitching. I love your Mira's, old and new. I am enjoying everyone getting into the Dimensions kits and everything. It's so nostalgic and fun. Your joy and enthusiasm for stitching is always a delight.
Sam you are so inspiring I feel like I can cross stitch anything. I think I will get myself Dancer and all the fun stuff to go with it as a gift for myself for Christmas 🎄
So happy to have found another Dimension kit fan. The addiction of collecting is real, but the sense of pride you get when one is complete is unmatched. The result always outshines anything I’ve ever stitched before. Will love watching your progress
Thank you so much Kim, I so appreciate your comments. I now know you are so right! It hasn’t been an easy start however, the details are starting to pop. I can just imagine how beautiful this is going to be completed.
My gosh I LOVE those playful snowman ornaments. I love the joy they hold and the detail is amazing for being an ornament!
I couldn’t agree with you more Jennifer !!! ⛄️❄️
Just watched this whilst it's snowing here on the South Coast of England, highly unusual for this part of the country. I now want to start a winter stitch ! Your projects are looking good, and I can't wait to see another start !
Glad you enjoyed it Debbie. I little snow ❄️ can send me right into the hygge vibes. Time to cozy up to do some comfort stitching!
I love the look of Dimensions kits. So much backstitching (the 80’s!!) but still great designs. And also love Teresa Wentzler. The very first x-stitch I did was a giant Teresa Wentzler because why start small, eh?
Thank you for another wonderful video. I love your stocking. It always catches my eye when I see it. I have done 3 dimensions gold stockings and 1 dimensions stocking. Mine is in progress. I also have a few in my stash. At first I was only going to do my family of 5 but now I’m thinking I may do some if my kids get married and have kids. Your way of managing the threads is great!!! I am lazy and keep it on the cards. When I’m ready to start, I just want stitch. Your other projects are amazing. Looking forward to your Christmas video.
Hi Dana !! Nice to hear from you again. I just saw your post on instagram with your beautiful stockings just Wow!!! They look amazing. I agree with you, over the years everyone is getting a stocking made 100%!! That’s kinda why I want to start collecting the ones I like. First I need to complete one so I know I can finish it all the way like you have. Then it’s game on. Haha 😂 Thank you so much for watching. 🦋
Thanks for keeping me company on the couch while I am sick… your projects are lovely and so are you!
You are so welcome and it’s truly my pleasure 😇! I’ll be back very soon with a holiday video hopefully next week 🤞!! See you then. -Samantha 🦋
I look forward to seeing your show every month.
Awe! Thank you 😊 your comment made my day 🦋
Hi good morning I’m from Montreal I cross stitch Dinension design I’m well inspired and very fulfilling
Yay, Mission accomplished! Thank you so much for watching. See you again very soon.
-Samantha 🦋
Your projects are amazing!
Did you do the called for colors for Stargazer?
Hi Adriana 👋!! Yes I used the called for fabric and DMC floss. Thank you so much for watching. Happy Stitching 🦋
Hello Samantha 😊 When I buy a kit I leave the threads/flosses as they come. Up to now the kits I've bought had either thread bands or, I don't know how to call this, it was like many bobbins connected. Between those two I prefer the band.
Now when I kit up a pattern myself, I use thread drops and I make them myself, because I haven't found any nice ones without high shipping cost. So I tried making my own floss/thread drops with gift cards, colorful or plain where I glued some beautiful paper on them, but that was a lot of work, and now I found a pack of beautiful middle weight carton that I will have to cut to the size I want and do the same as I did with the gift tags. I haven't tried the floss bags yet. Isn't it time consuming to use them, since every time you need to take the floss you need out and put it back so they won't get mixed up? Oh I forgot to say that I also bought two - three packs of DMC floss number stickers which I use on the tags/drops. I find the floss drops easier, for me, to use up to now, but I don't like that the floss get tangled and I don't know how to describe it correctly, but if they hang there for long, there is the danger to look a bit "worn out". There is a small business on etsy selling plastic floss drops with the color and the number printed on them, and they have almost all the floss companies, but they are pricey to buy and even worse to ship. So I am looking for a better, yet affordable solution. Looking forward to get new ideas from your viewers 😜 Looking forward for your next video 🥰🧵🪡
It was so nice to watch and stitch. You had great projects, it was enjoying to see them. The Neeldeberry stitcher has a flosstube about Dimensions kits and the floss. Flosstube number 11 thread organization for dimensions kits. Enjoy your new start of a deer. Perhaps you can start the 12 days of Christmas from Nora Corbett after you finish the last deer. 12 years of fun😂. Have a nice stitchy time.
Hi Suzanne 👋!! I will have to check out needleberry stitchers video as it sounds just what I need to get myself educated on everything kits !! Thank you !!! Yes 12 days of Christmas would be a perfect solution… time to get collecting them all !!
I love your fabric for Pandemic Sampler! It's beautiful!
Thank you so much Emily !! It’s perfect and I’m looking forward to the project coming together over the next year.
I have seen that stocking completed and it looked absolutely beautiful. You will enjoy working on it.
Hi - love your Miribilia’s - Have stitched “Red” and “September Sapphire” - have a few others in progress and they are beautiful when completed. I don’t use Floss Away bags for DMC thread - DMC is a strong cotton so I think they can hold up on their own.- but I would bombinate and store in a plastic box for when needed or project used. (Personally, I would rather save my Floss Away bags for Silk threads because of the delicate style of the threads ). I have done many cross stitch kits, Dimension kits, Eva Rosenstand, and even for larger charts I have a system.... - these kits would come with a color chart. I would sort the colors by the chart system and so I know what colors is needed to be used - I would then take an index card and punch hole the numbers in order number on each card for quicker access of the larger chart (may be a few cards) - and take only the needed index cards as I worked - (and much easier than pulling out of a floss away bag too). If the color would run out, I would refill the needed color - this way I can safely put aside the larger chart threads until needed. As for blended colors - I would make a separate punch hold with these colors so I could easily work with them. This process helps me work my cross stitch many a time! Hope this helps. Love your enthusiasm.
Beautiful Nora’s ❤
Thank you so much Allison 🩷!!
Hi, for my dimensions I keep the threads as they come, when I use a color and have some left from that thread, I stitch it on the paper beside the symbol and use it from there next time. Only when I have no left over thread on the paper,I pick a new thread.:) I shared a pic about this on my IG, I can send it to you😊
Thank you so much for the info !! Happy Stitching 🦋
I always enjoy your flosstube. Your prodjects are just beautiful. You always have such a sweet and cheerful flosstube.🥰
Thank you so much Heather !!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🦋
Hello Samantha! Super excited about our Woodland Fairy Sal!!! 🎉🎉🎉🧚♀️🌳🪻
Loved to see your projects and listen to you especially talking about your love for your projects. Your Summer Quaker looks absolutely fabulous!! 🤩🤩🤩 Love love love love ! 🩵💙💜 Talk to you soon!
Yay … today is the day !!! Thank you so much Amber 🩷!!
Thanks for another great flosstube ❤
Thanks for watching Heather 🩷
Hi Samantha! I LOVE your Dimensions Stocking!!! That one has long been on my list to do. Thanks so much for the kind shout-out! I love everything you've shown--Stargazer, the Nora Corbett reindeer, and the Quaker piece is so bright and colorful! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! --Deb
You are so welcome! You the BEST Deb!! 🤩
Hi Samantha! Great video!! I love your progress on Stargazer! It is on my stitchy list! 💕🪡🧵😊happy stitching! Lisa
Hi Lisa !!! It’s nice to hear from you 😊!! Thank you so much for joining me today.
Just had to tell you I finished Summer Quaker! I just finished it the other day and have done a small Christmas stitch since then. That one went by so fast! I still have to figure out how I will frame Summer Quaker. I will attempt to post a pic on IG.
Wonderful Diane !!! Please do share and if you could tag me in the post as I would LOVE to see your finish!!! Thank you so much for watching. See you again in 2024 !! 🎉🥳🎊🍾
Hi Samantha. I have done the separate bobbin container for my fancy ladies and Santa of the Forest. I also take the time to put the 2 colors that are sewn together on the bobbin together. So I take a thread of each together and wind them on the bobbin that way. Does that make sense? Well.. it works for me. Lol.
So smart!!! Thank you for suggesting this, it makes perfect sense and it will take up less room in the box. Totally going to do this.
Beautiful stitching! You make me wanna buy a dimensions kit!
I’m going to take your little tradition of starting a reindeer every December, and start that this year! 🎅🏻❤
Yes!!! Maybe we should start a hashtag?! 🤔
Great video Samantha! Love all your wips. I have many dimension kits but only 2 are wips. I need to get stitchin!
I hope you are feeling inspired to get a kit out and stitch for a few days!! They are so fun !! Thank you so much for spending your time here with me.
@@HyggeStitcher I think I may! I have a Dimensions Gold Petite that is a santa I have a pitiful start… I think it is time to visit him again. :) Wouldnt miss your videos friend!
I love your Dimensions Gold stocking kit - it’s looking really nice! I’ve stitched three Dimensions stockings, but they weren’t the gold. I kept the threads on the card, but I think the bags would be great and less messy.
Oh thank you Paula !! I’m on the search now for more stockings to add to my collection. I’m having the best time stitching them !!
Love it! I have to agree, there must be a great way to organize TW floss 🤔
Totally! We will have to try out different ways and come up with the best solution!!!
Love your videos! I’m mainly a DMC stitcher and keep all my floss on pip & chip bobbins, pulling the ones needed for a project and keeping them in a plastic box. However, when I’m stitching a kit, Dimensions or otherwise, I keep them on the provided thread organizer, which works well for me. Regarding your stitching accident, several years ago, I was putting in the final stitches on ‘The Last Supper’ on Ancient. It was on my lap when I needed to jot something down. I pulled the cap off the pen and ink went everywhere! I ran to the sink and rinsed like crazy. Thankfully, most of it came out, but what didn’t blended right into the fabric!😅
Hi Glenda👋 Thank you for sharing how you store your flosses I’m always interested how others stitch and I’m sure other viewers do too! Sounds like you had quite the scare especially on an almost finished project. The feeling of total panic when you see what as just happened right in front of you!! Glad that I’m the end all is well!!
I love your channel, but I’m especially excited to see you stitching a Dimension’s gold! I love Dimension’s! I keep my floss on the card board and braid it to keep it from tangling and then just pull out the thread from the top that I need(one at a time if using multiple). I punch holes on the top and loop my used threads through the holes until they are needed next time. I also like to wash my Aida before starting to help soften it. I am currently stitching a Dimension’s gold stocking called Santa’s Flight. Happy stitching!
Hi Erica 👋 Thank you so much for taking the time to share how you stitch from your dimensions kits!! I would have never come up with that idea on my own and it’s so cleaver!! I’m glad you enjoyed spending time with me today. Thank you for watching !! -Samantha and
I make floss cards for kits. I write the symbol and or/color number/s so I know who’s who. Depending on the number of cards I might color code the card and identify on the symbol sheet what color is on what card. Blends often get their own separate card so there’s usually a blend ready to go.
I’m working on the mermaid and I strongly suggest making floss cards for the blends. Grab a few pieces of cardboard or card stock and hole punch enough holes for the blends. I’ve got about 20 blends per card and it’s about 5 cards worth. Anything not a blend (and the floss for blends) is in a box.
I cut a length of floss for each half of the blend & attach it to a card. Run out of the blend, cut new lengths. Once you get near the end, start moving the colors back to its home bobbin or bag or use them in other blends as needed so you don’t end up with 10 straggly pieces of 930.
And mermaids border looks intimidating, but I’m finding it the easier part of the design so far.
Thank you so much for your insight!!! I truly appreciate it !!! I have ordered some floss cards so I can do just like you have suggested here. I’m excited to share with others what I have learned from your experiences. Thank you for watching and for spending your time here with me! -Samantha 🦋
I love how happy you are. I love how you love to share your WIPs.
Thank you so much Linda!! Happy to see you visited again! Glad you enjoyed it🩷
So glad you will film again before Christmas to show us all the things! I really envy your Mirabilia stitching, I’m just not sure I’m up for it, but love seeing yours!
Thank you so so much Karen!! I will be back hopefully next week. I’m currently dreaming up all the details. See you soon. -Samantha 🦋
You could also use Avon Bubble bath. If you can get the unsented is the best but they all will work. Love all you work!
Hi Bonnie 👋 I’m glad you suggested this so myself and others can read it. Thank you 😊!! I’m happy you enjoyed the video. See you again soon. -Samantha 🦋
Hi! Your stitching is beautiful! Especially your mirabilias and Nora’s. I’ve still not got a lot going on mine. The chart is so daunting! I wish it were in pages. How do you handle the pattern? Thanks for sharing!
Great question Tami!! I use a large magnetic board to hold my pattern. Also using the magnets as a ruler to help guild where I am. I start right in the middle of the design and find the darkest/boldest symbols and start stitching those first. They are the darkest colours in the design and it makes picking up the stitch again and finding my place easy peasy. Give it a try !! Thank you so much for watching, see you again soon.
-Samantha 🦋
I was working on TW’s Stoeyteller and another TW at the same time. I used bags and for the blended threads I would put both colours together in the bag.
I finished the one design and was being so good about putting threads away returning the blends to their original bags. After all that work I retuned to stitching Storyteller only to find that I had out the wrong group of threads away 🤦🏻♀️. Not sure how I managed to mess up but I had to go back and pull all the threads for Stoeyteller before being able to stitch.
Haha Sherry!! I could 100% see myself doing that as well. I actually enjoy the satisfaction of putting threads away after the pattern is done however, I simply do not enjoy the pulling of colours as much. Thank you so much for joining me again, it was nice to hear from you 😊. Take care and happy stitching.
-Samantha 🦋
Enjoy your videos. Love your Stargazer. What color of fabric are you using.
I’m stitching stargazer on the called for Amber linen. Thank you so much for watching!! See you again soon. -Samantha 🦋
Hi Samantha, I am working on my first Mira and need some advice. Do you use one strand of Kreinik or two? I am working on 32 count. Also not sure if I should save it and the beading until I'm all done with the stitching. Thanks
I stitch in hand and stitch on both Aida and linen. I roll up the fabric on the left side as I stitch farther on the right and I do notice the fabric softening. I just pay attention to how hard I pull on top part of the stitch and I don’t see any difference. Now I do railroad the bottom and top leg of my stitch, I don’t know if that makes a difference in the tension
Oh Samantha....another mira???/....I do not have her and I personally love looking skyward so it would be a perfect fit.....great job
Haha Hanna !! When it’s a match sometimes you gotta do What’s calling to you !!
Well dear girl...I said 'hold please' and went to 123 stitch and ordered her with the beads......lol@@HyggeStitcher
Samantha, do you have the sleigh to go with the reindeer?
Yes I have completed the sleigh 🛷!! It was an awesome stitch. I’m considering stitching the Santa 🎅🏻 however I have yet to find one!
Could you possibly show your finished reindeer and the sleigh?...would love to see them. If you have already done so, maybe you could give me the shoe number so that I can go back and see them....thanks. Oh....I had not listened long enough....yay, you will be showing them.....lol....you have inspired me to finish one of mine...I am so slow....lol. I am working on Dancer.
Will do for sure!! I’m already getting excited and coming up with ideas for the next video. See you again soon 🎅🏻🦌🎄🤶🏻❄️☃️
TWs Mermaid is gorgeous, but the border has always been the turnoff for me.
I get it, they can be repetitive. I think of like taking a break from the main design however, I have never completed a TW. Sooo let’s see how I feel in a few years if I still feel the same way. haha 😂