As a scrapbooker, card maker, knitter and crocheter, cross stitch is just another way to explore our creativity in another craft. The best part is when you bring other craft ideas into another craft and create something wonderful. Best wishes.
I just got back into cross stitching too! I’m so glad to see someone else who just dives right into a new hobby. I love your Copic videos so excited to also see you on Flosstube.
I am tickled pink seeing my favorite card makers joining or coming back to cross stitch! Have fun experimenting with different fabrics and flosses. For the black (or any dark fabric) put a white cloth or a light pad on your lap to help see the holes. I love Shannon Christine's designs too.
Loved your first floss tube! I am also relatively new to cross stitch in the last few years, and I also have a 13 year old son with Autism. My husband actually stays home and that’s been a blessing for our family too. I look forward to seeing more videos- happy stitching!
Welcome to FlossTube, Mindy. Great first video. Very well organized (and informative even for a 30+ year veteran stitcher like me), and of course your experience in front of a camera came through, but I could still appreciate your excitement about jumping into cross-stitching. I look forward to your future content. Your new fan in on the IL/WI border. Stay well.
I really enjoyed your video! I started cross stitching again after 25 years. Whoa! So many changes and I love it as it’s so much more entertaining along this journey. Keep it up and enjoy! 😊
Welcome to the floss tube community, and cross stitching!!! Piece of advice for working with black or navy fabric is to get yourself a good daylight lamp, also handy is a white pillowcase on your lap. Enjoy!!!!!
I tend to stay away from any dark fabric, especially black because I can’t see even with a good light and I never thought about putting a white pillowcase in my lap. What a great piece of advice. I’m gonna try that thank you so much.
Hey Mindy, Welcome back to the land of cross stitch! I love your card making videos (your Copic coloring skills are amazing) and was super excited to see that you now have a flosstube section on your channel. I look forward to seeing your WIPs and FFOs as the year unfolds. If you are interested in learning how to finish your completed projects,I highly recommend Vonna Pfeiffer (she goes by The Twisted Stitcher). This woman is a genius and shares her knowledge freely. 2024 just got even better!!
Enjoyed your video! I’ve been cross stitching since the 1970’s and there really isn’t much more to cross stitch than making x’s on fabric. It’s truly one of the simplest crafts on the planet-everyone can enjoy! 😊
This is exciting! I used to cross stitch, embroidery, crochet, sew, but life changes and so do hobbies. I have been stitching Lawn Fawn patterns with their dies. That is helping me stitch again and feel like I can finish something. I will look at your resources and see what I could possibly venture into.
Welcome back to cross-stitching! It’s a wonderful community and hobby. Many of us came back to it during the pandemic and Flosstube is a major contributing factor. Welcome and you created a great video.
Mindy, I am so interested in this. I also am a card maker and have been enjoying Nichol Spohr’s card making and floss tube videos but her WIPs seem to be a little advanced for me. I think I’ll enjoy learning right along with you! I’ve even done a little on my cards but just a little bit.
Hi Mindy 👋🏼 your video was fantastic! Great 411 for beginners as we all are either rediscovering the art or jumping in for the very first time😊🪡. Your organization and tips are great! Your FO's are adorable and your pattern selections wonderful. Love your open mindedness to fabrics and your creative choices for substitutions on floss colors...go for it! You save some money with stash to add to the Cross Stitch Piggy Bank for more "all the things" in the craft! I subscribed and look forward to seeing your craft and ideas 💡😊🪡. I came back to the craft myself and it was the inspiration of floss tube channels and community had me fall in love with the art and finish a project for my home and challenge my skill set! I too just purchased a sewing machine to tackle to add to my finishing with RUclips tutorials! We got this! 😊❤🪡🤟🏻 Cheers to road of great adventures with talented stitchers upping our game and designers to catch 😉
Yeah, excited to see your cross stitch journey on here. Those floss holders that you wrote the dmc number on are designed to take the number wrapper for the skein, cut it down and slide in through the slit, if that makes sense. I am slowly taking all my bobbinated dmc from my early years and redoing them. I iron them slightly to get the kinks out :). Beautiful job on those little ornaments. Check out FQS free patterns too, there are quite a few on the site.
Hi Mindy, Just ran across your channel and I'm also new to cross stitch. Can't wait to get started on a new project that I just bought from fat quarter shop called " Vintage Housewife. I have stitched some small pillows. But, I had to go on you tube to get familiar again with setting up my floss with the floss drops. Can't wait to see more of your flosstube channel.
Great first floss tube. I am the nana to a severely autistic grandson so I understand your kitchen crafting. Blessings to you and your family. I too enjoyed the Shannon Christine Christmas freebies. She was so generous. I have been stitching for almost 50 years and I have seen so many changes....it is always inspirational to see what others are doing!!
Hi! Can I just say how much I appreciate your sharing how you approached getting into crossstitch. In fact, you shared a couple of items that I was not familiar with, thank you. I enjoyed the visit with you (even sharing about frig sound and the need to be in central area of your home). Looking forward to more visits with you (one suggestion from me you might consider: stitch 1/1 on the 25 count, love love that size). I have not done card making, I know that has to be fun and fulfilling.
Congrats on your first Flosstube! I started with flosstube, and am trying to figure out how to incorporate my cards in videos. I’m struggling with voiceovers.🤪. Looking forward to seeing how you grow with picking up stitching again. It’s addictive, and has changed so much!
Welcome to Flosstube! My daughter and I have a new Flosstube channel too. We also like to make cards, but we're super new at it and don't have a lot of stuff for it yet. If you want to make your own fabric project bags, Elizabeth Ann Can Stitch has a great tutorial for them. I'm new to sewing, and I've made 5 bags now with her tutorial. But mine have a lot of flaws.😂
I laughed when you said scissors for every project. Great idea unless you start to hv an over abundance of WIPs which happens the more you watch flosstubes. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I have just started stitching again after 25 years. It’s fun to see all the new beautiful patterns and ways to finish. I’m a card maker at heart but stitching allows me to sit with my hubby at night
I was thrilled to see your post today. I, too, have rekindled my love for cross stitching and quilting. It’s great to see that you are now including these crafts in your videos. Your card making videos have always been top-notch, so I look forward to learning with you on your new endeavor. ❤
I started cross-stitching when I wanted to make a Christmas stocking for my son, who is now 41, went on to make stockings for numerous nieces and nephews, then grandchildren. I have walls filled with projects I've done and very proud of, but then found scrapbooking and card making. My personality could never have several stitching projects started at once, as I always had to force myself to finish one before I could get to the next one, but to each their own. I always look forward to your intro to the new monthly kits and can't wait to see more cross-stitch ideas. I've never stitched on black before. Will check out the Fat Quarter shop. Thank you!
Welcome to Flosstube! You have wonderful finishes! I got back into cross stitching a few years ago and I have been experimenting with different fancy flosses, fabric and finishes. There is so much more available now than when I used to cross stitch. I also enjoy using small finishes to make cards.
WooHoo!! I love your card making videos but I'm deep in the cross stitch / flosstube world right now, I'm so excited to see you sharing your cross stitching with us.
Mindy, I love your card RUclipss, so now I can see your cross stitch. Like you I have cross stitched for years, but have just recently started a project again. In the old days there were so many pattern books in the craft stores, now you can’t find them. It is such a relaxing craft. Enjoy your return to cross stitch🤗
I am like you, I enjoy listening to FlossTube videos while I make cards. Now that we are empty nesters I have pulled out all my cross stitch patterns, needlepoint kits and crochet yarn to add to my card making. I started listening to Nichol Spohr and branched out from there. I am excited to add you to my list. I like how you are starting with the basics. Looking forward to seeing your projects progress!
Mindy, I'm so excited that you are starting Flosstube videos. I follow your cardmaking and love what you do so I'm really looking forward to seeing what you create with stitching. I love watching Nichol Spohr so I'm sure I will love your videos as well. Thanks for sharing your creativity in cardmaking as well as stitching.
Hi Mindy. Welcome to the cross stitch community. I have followed & loved your card making videos for years. So excited to see you doing floss tube videos. Looking forward to seeing your cross stitch projects in the future.
I love your cards Mindy and have watched you and been inspired by you for a long time. Very exciting to see you taking up cross stitch again. I cross stitched years ago, and am ready to rekindle this craft.
Hey, Mindy - when YOU figure out how to thread your sewing machine - will you show ME how to??? 😝 I'm digging this new adventure of yours and am excited to take it with you!
So happy to see this video! In cleaning my craft space to make more room for my expanding card making supply stash I came across my long forgotten, think close to 20 years ago, cross stitch supplies. I almost put it into the donation box but decided to keep it. I'm ready to start some small cross stitch projects and I'm excited to see what you'll be sharing on your flosstubes.
I really enjoyed this. I have not cross stitched in 10 years. I love the stitching dies and realized it was some what like cross stitch. I look forward to more of the cross stitch videos.
This brought back some memories of my cross stitching days. I started probably back about 20+ years ago and I loved it, but once I started scrapbooking, then card making, I was hooked into card making! I also started sewing when I was in Junior high school and I loved that so much I sewed my own clothes for many years. I sewed for my two girls for all their years in school! I don’t sew very much anymore but I do love it but card making has taken all of my time now cause I love it so much! Thank you Mindy for sharing your love of cross stitch, it really is fun to do!❤
Good for you, Mindy! I enjoy your card videos and ideas! Cross-stitch....I love it! I have always loved hand stitching of any sort! Relaxing for me. Best wishes!
How fun! I used to cross stitch a lot and have not done it for more than 25 years since I started paper crafts. But, I still have most of the supplies and hope to take it up again. Thanks for the inspiration!
Welcome back to cross-stitching. I'm a card maker that returned after a brief (ok... it was 25 year) break. I love the hobby and find it a great way to relax after a hectic day. If you ever need any help or have questions on a project, feel free to reach out. I'd be happy to lend a hand. Thanks!
So pleased I stumbled across you flosstube from the beginning Mindy! I’m just starting my journey with cross stitch too good luck look forward to following your journey 😊
I was so excited to watch your video! I did some cross stitching years ago when my kids were young and wanted to get back into it. Thanks for starting in the beginning. When I watched some videos it was like a different language. I am in the process of watching FQS videos in hopes of learning. I am thrilled to go on this adventure with you!
Great beginning! You are definitely a natural (or just very experienced ) at recording. Although I have heard of FQS (mainly from Stitching with the Housewives) I have never searched for their videos. May I kindly recommend my good friend, Jan Hicks of Jan Hicks Creates. She has a great series for beginners which I watched and then rewatched a few years later. She is now a designer.
I work full time in a stressful job, I love my card making, but I also love my cross stitching. I'm really glad you have gone back to cross stitch. I'm looking forward to your floss tube channel Hope you feel better soon. ❤️
Well what a lovely first video Mindy! How nice to meet you and I am looking forward to more flosstubes from you! I am also going to check out your card making videos because even tho I am a cross stitch designer I am a secret paper crafter! lol! Welcome!
Hi Mindy, I as well have just come back to cross stitching. I’m very happy you have decided to include us on your journey. Your recommendations are top notch as I’m learning so much from the Fat Quarter University videos. I’m already looking forward to your next video.❤
Welcome to the Flosstube community. Loved your first video and I know it will be a valuable resource for all those who are looking to get into (or back to) cross stitching. As a long time stitcher and Flosstube watcher, I know I too often assume everyone knows the lingo and acronyms so your video was a great reminder to not make that assumption and stop more often to clarify. I feel like the definition of SAL is a little broader. A lot of these seem to start around birthdays of people who have Flosstubes or have a lot of followers on other social media sites as well as by designers or shops offering new or exclusive designs. Sometimes they are also referred to as "Start Alongs" because many of us get excited about starting things but especially those larger projects may end up taking months or years, depending on whether you are a monogamous (one project at a time) stitcher or have several going at once. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!
Thank you! I appreciate the expanded definition of the term. I also realized in my cardmaking tutorials that I tend to do the same thing, assume people know what I'm talking about so it's a goof refresher for me too! lol
I also starting cross stitching again after many years this time last year. It is so awesome that card makers are stitching too! I have found out this year that sticking with 14 or 18 count is better on the eyes than the 28 count over two squares. Looking forward to your videos!😊
Welcome back to cross stitch, I'm obsessed with it. a lot of the floss tubers you mentioned are great if you love cutesy. and beware of Fat quarter shop it is a great company, but they do sometimes give miss information, she always says linen isn't even and it is. and Monaco is about the worst fabric to stitch on you will break needles lol it's so stiff and the holes are awful. Vonna the twisted stitcher on RUclips is the best on tutorials. 123 stitch (they sell small pieces like 8x12 I think) is also a good company prices are cheaper, and they have everything they don't just cater to Aida stitchers like FQS, Farm girl dry goods is another great company. I used to be a Card Maker I'll have to go back and watch your videos I need inspiration to get back into it
Thank you Mindy for this RUclips. I've been wanting to get back into cross stitching as well. I've purchased some things and haven't made the plunge. My Great Granny taught me embroidery too many moons ago. I ran across my first hoop and DMC stitch instruction book from Woolworths if anyone remembers them. It got me wanting to pick all of this back up. I admire you for all that you do. You are an amazing person and a great inspiration to all. Happy New Years! May 2024 bring you many blessings.
I'm looking forward to seeing your finishes - on one of Nichol's lives I told you that I'm in the same boat - finishes that need to be FFO'd. I'm also an aida stitcher trying out lugana as we speak. Not going great at the moment, but I'll get it. Happy stitching!
I like the new dies that can be used with paper or felt. Makes me feel that I am spending my money wisely. Fat Qtr Shop Flosstube has a series of videos called Cross Stitch University. Kimberly takes a project from beginning to FFO'ed, it's really educational and was a nice refresher after over 20 years away from stitching.
Hi, Mindy, I’m so excited you have decided to start a FlossTube. I so enjoy your cardmaking videos and I’m eager to see what stitching you are doing. I’ve also recently returned to cross stitch after several years away. Welcome back to cross stitching!
I am a current card maker also just recently in past year started stitching again…. Embroidery cross stitch and needlepoint-love it! To stitch on black it’ll be easier to stitch with a piece of white cloth or paper beneath. Also I’ve had to invest in the daylight magnifier light which is worth the money! Start off with Aida much easier to start off stitching on! Good luck and hope to see you again on floss tube again!
Good for you and really appreciate you sharing this journey. Out of other floss tube you are one I can identity. I too got back into cross stitching after many years, and have started little too and small as you shared is about feeling accomplished. Definitely following now. Loved the create pattern and will be getting it in. Near future.
Thank you so much for giving your time for this! I am beyond happy. This is something I have always wanted to do. I find it funny that I do sashiko and am terrified of this. I follow your card making channel and like your style. So having you do this is so amazing! Again thank you for your time.
Nice job, Mindy. I am also a card maker, but I have to be honest, stitching has stolen my heart and I only make cards when I have to. This is great info for the beginning stitcher!
Great job trying new, but old crafty things!! I found this today as I was rewatching your Hero Arts winter October kit!! All great things from Mindy!! 👏🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻
How exciting! I’m a card maker and have been subscribed to your channel for a while now. I used to cross-stitch over 20 years ago but I want to get back into it. I’m basically starting over so I’m excited to follow along with you!
I am thankful for your telling us about your journey. I have been cross stitching for a long time, but, I am not using linen fabric yet. I would like to, I do not have a place where I live that teaches classes, I would have to commute. I look at different floss tube to get some training. Thank you for doing #1 and beginning…. I hope to follow you in your journey!😊
Sorry for long post. I can’t tell you how much I love this! I just started doing stichables from Waffle Flowers, cross stitching on paper thought it may be easier as a beginner, can’t wait to learn from you! Also you should put your initials and year on your work because then it’s a keepsake for your kids one day. I also want to know how do you have time do this all, you have a plate full of responsibilities and your card videos are excellent!, lastly, I take care of my brother who is a vulnerable adult (mom passed) and you’re and inspiration to me, your son is blessed to have a wonderful, loving mother!
Thank you so very much and thanks for the tip on the initials/year. lol I'm not sure how I have the time but I manage to squeeze it in somewhere ... :-)
Great job for your first Flosstube! I have just recently picked up cross stitching after about a 20 year break. I look forward to seeing more Flosstubes from you. You have made a great start and I love how realistic you are staying. Start small to get some instant gratification!
This was very informative-thank you!! I’m a long time cross-stitcher, but not so good at completing my projects. Need to work on that! I’m looking forward to following along with you, picking up some inspiration, and… getting some projects completed!! I’m also a card maker, so love those videos too❤
I've been cross-stitching since the 1980s. The back of your projects look just fine - mine always look a bit of a mess and that's to be expected. I have a TON of floss, so I do keep mine on the bobbins (winding pieces you mentioned you didn't care for). I don't find that they kink all that badly, but I don't wind them super tight and that the kinks go away when you stitch mostly. I also always wash and iron my pieces when I'm done just to make sure that any dirt is gone. I have 4 large boxes of floss and if I tried to store them on those rings, they'd get all tangled and/or I'd never find the colors I need. Whenever I get the opportunity, I try to swing into a physical store that specializes in cross-stitch/needlework.
Welcome back to stitching and welcome to Flosstube. A lot of great companies and flosstubers out there. Will join in the Valentine SAL with Nichol and Chari? Lookinv forward to your flosstubes (already watch your cardmaking😊).
Thank you! I will try and join the SAL with them - maybe it'll keep me focused lol ... I had purchased the kit as soon as it was released - it's so cute!
I'm excited to see you join Flosstube Mindy, I really like watching Flosstube videos and this may sound strange but sometimes when I'm in a creative funk, I watch a Flosstube video and it helps me create cards LOL! It's kinda like listening to a podcast. Looking forward to following your Flosstube journey!
Oh Mindy! I am so excited about this……I am just learning this craft and signed up for the Fat Quarter Shop University to get started….you sound like your channel is going to be perfect for me!🤗
As a scrapbooker, card maker, knitter and crocheter, cross stitch is just another way to explore our creativity in another craft. The best part is when you bring other craft ideas into another craft and create something wonderful. Best wishes.
Hi Mindy, I enjoyed your floss tube. Very informative. I look forward to visiting your flosstube again. ❤️✂️🪡🧵
Great video! Welcome to the floss tube world of cross stitch! Can’t wait to see what you work on!
I just got back into cross stitching too! I’m so glad to see someone else who just dives right into a new hobby. I love your Copic videos so excited to also see you on Flosstube.
Thank you so much!
I am tickled pink seeing my favorite card makers joining or coming back to cross stitch! Have fun experimenting with different fabrics and flosses. For the black (or any dark fabric) put a white cloth or a light pad on your lap to help see the holes. I love Shannon Christine's designs too.
thank you so much!
Welcome to Flosstube. Can't wait to see other projects that you work on in the future.
I’m so excited to see you on Flosstube, love all your card making and now looking forward to seeing what you like to stitch ❤
Welcome to Flosstube! I thoroughly enjoyed your first Flosstube! I'm familiar with you as a carmaker. Looking forward to future Flosstubes. Thank you!
LOVE Kimberly Jolley and Fat Quarter Shop! ❤
I am a kitchen crafter to. The lighting is good, the table is the perfect height and there is a fireplace.
Loved your first floss tube! I am also relatively new to cross stitch in the last few years, and I also have a 13 year old son with Autism. My husband actually stays home and that’s been a blessing for our family too. I look forward to seeing more videos- happy stitching!
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Oh my goodness!!! So excited to see you on flosstube, I’m a big fan of your cards so I’m excited to see what you’re stitching.
Thank you so much!
Welcome to flosstube! Great first video and it’s fun to see someone else just starting out!
Welcome to FlossTube, Mindy. Great first video. Very well organized (and informative even for a 30+ year veteran stitcher like me), and of course your experience in front of a camera came through, but I could still appreciate your excitement about jumping into cross-stitching. I look forward to your future content. Your new fan in on the IL/WI border. Stay well.
I really enjoyed your video! I started cross stitching again after 25 years. Whoa! So many changes and I love it as it’s so much more entertaining along this journey. Keep it up and enjoy! 😊
Thanks so much!
Welcome to the floss tube community, and cross stitching!!! Piece of advice for working with black or navy fabric is to get yourself a good daylight lamp, also handy is a white pillowcase on your lap. Enjoy!!!!!
Thanks for the tip!
I tend to stay away from any dark fabric, especially black because I can’t see even with a good light and I never thought about putting a white pillowcase in my lap. What a great piece of advice. I’m gonna try that thank you so much.
Hi Mindy, so excited to meet you and look forward to your RUclips videos. I will check out your cards as well!
Hey Mindy,
Welcome back to the land of cross stitch! I love your card making videos (your Copic coloring skills are amazing) and was super excited to see that you now have a flosstube section on your channel. I look forward to seeing your WIPs and FFOs as the year unfolds.
If you are interested in learning how to finish your completed projects,I highly recommend Vonna Pfeiffer (she goes by The Twisted Stitcher). This woman is a genius and shares her knowledge freely. 2024 just got even better!!
Thank you! I appreciate that so much! Maybe I'll start a facebook group so we can all chat about this and share pics....
Enjoyed your video! I’ve been cross stitching since the 1970’s and there really isn’t much more to cross stitch than making x’s on fabric. It’s truly one of the simplest crafts on the planet-everyone can enjoy! 😊
Great Video Mindy! I cross stitch , quilt, learning needle felt and wool applique. Beautiful projects!
This is exciting! I used to cross stitch, embroidery, crochet, sew, but life changes and so do hobbies. I have been stitching Lawn Fawn patterns with their dies. That is helping me stitch again and feel like I can finish something. I will look at your resources and see what I could possibly venture into.
Thanks ! I haven't been able to post much of an update with summer vacation but hoping to once school is back in session :-)
Welcome back to cross-stitching! It’s a wonderful community and hobby. Many of us came back to it during the pandemic and Flosstube is a major contributing factor. Welcome and you created a great video.
Thank you so much!
Mindy, I am so interested in this. I also am a card maker and have been enjoying Nichol Spohr’s card making and floss tube videos but her WIPs seem to be a little advanced for me. I think I’ll enjoy learning right along with you! I’ve even done a little on my cards but just a little bit.
Just remember, cross stitch is one x at a time! Just in and enjoy!
Welcome to the cross stitching community. It is always nice to see a newbie. 😊
Thank you! 😊
Hi Mindy 👋🏼 your video was fantastic! Great 411 for beginners as we all are either rediscovering the art or jumping in for the very first time😊🪡. Your organization and tips are great! Your FO's are adorable and your pattern selections wonderful. Love your open mindedness to fabrics and your creative choices for substitutions on floss colors...go for it! You save some money with stash to add to the Cross Stitch Piggy Bank for more "all the things" in the craft! I subscribed and look forward to seeing your craft and ideas 💡😊🪡. I came back to the craft myself and it was the inspiration of floss tube channels and community had me fall in love with the art and finish a project for my home and challenge my skill set! I too just purchased a sewing machine to tackle to add to my finishing with RUclips tutorials! We got this! 😊❤🪡🤟🏻 Cheers to road of great adventures with talented stitchers upping our game and designers to catch 😉
Thank you so much!
Yeah, excited to see your cross stitch journey on here. Those floss holders that you wrote the dmc number on are designed to take the number wrapper for the skein, cut it down and slide in through the slit, if that makes sense. I am slowly taking all my bobbinated dmc from my early years and redoing them. I iron them slightly to get the kinks out :). Beautiful job on those little ornaments. Check out FQS free patterns too, there are quite a few on the site.
oh my gosh brilliant! I'll try that - thanks !
Welcome! Throughly enjoyed your flosstube.
Thank you! 😊
Hello to the Flosstube World. I have been making them for a few years. Great first video. 🌻🪡🌻
Thank you! 😊
Hi Mindy, Just ran across your channel and I'm also new to cross stitch. Can't wait to get started on a new project that I just bought from fat quarter shop called " Vintage Housewife. I have stitched some small pillows. But, I had to go on you tube to get familiar again with setting up my floss with the floss drops. Can't wait to see more of your flosstube channel.
Welcome to the stitching world
Great first floss tube. I am the nana to a severely autistic grandson so I understand your kitchen crafting. Blessings to you and your family. I too enjoyed the Shannon Christine Christmas freebies. She was so generous. I have been stitching for almost 50 years and I have seen so many changes....it is always inspirational to see what others are doing!!
Hugs to you!
Hi! Can I just say how much I appreciate your sharing how you approached getting into crossstitch. In fact, you shared a couple of items that I was not familiar with, thank you. I enjoyed the visit with you (even sharing about frig sound and the need to be in central area of your home). Looking forward to more visits with you (one suggestion from me you might consider: stitch 1/1 on the 25 count, love love that size). I have not done card making, I know that has to be fun and fulfilling.
Congrats on your first Flosstube! I started with flosstube, and am trying to figure out how to incorporate my cards in videos. I’m struggling with voiceovers.🤪. Looking forward to seeing how you grow with picking up stitching again. It’s addictive, and has changed so much!
Welcome to Flosstube! My daughter and I have a new Flosstube channel too. We also like to make cards, but we're super new at it and don't have a lot of stuff for it yet. If you want to make your own fabric project bags, Elizabeth Ann Can Stitch has a great tutorial for them. I'm new to sewing, and I've made 5 bags now with her tutorial. But mine have a lot of flaws.😂
Let's call them personal touches instead of flaws 😂
I laughed when you said scissors for every project. Great idea unless you start to hv an over abundance of WIPs which happens the more you watch flosstubes. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
lol very true!
How exciting, I now get to watch your card-making videos and cross-stitching videos! 😊 I look forward to following your flosstubes, too! ❤
I have just started stitching again after 25 years. It’s fun to see all the new beautiful patterns and ways to finish. I’m a card maker at heart but stitching allows me to sit with my hubby at night
Wonderful!
Great share! Wish you luck with this new project. I look forward to the next Flosstube !
I was thrilled to see your post today. I, too, have rekindled my love for cross stitching and quilting. It’s great to see that you are now including these crafts in your videos. Your card making videos have always been top-notch, so I look forward to learning with you on your new endeavor. ❤
Thank you so much! It's gonna be so fun!
I started cross-stitching when I wanted to make a Christmas stocking for my son, who is now 41, went on to make stockings for numerous nieces and nephews, then grandchildren. I have walls filled with projects I've done and very proud of, but then found scrapbooking and card making. My personality could never have several stitching projects started at once, as I always had to force myself to finish one before I could get to the next one, but to each their own. I always look forward to your intro to the new monthly kits and can't wait to see more cross-stitch ideas. I've never stitched on black before. Will check out the Fat Quarter shop. Thank you!
Welcome to Flosstube! You have wonderful finishes! I got back into cross stitching a few years ago and I have been experimenting with different fancy flosses, fabric and finishes. There is so much more available now than when I used to cross stitch. I also enjoy using small finishes to make cards.
WooHoo!! I love your card making videos but I'm deep in the cross stitch / flosstube world right now, I'm so excited to see you sharing your cross stitching with us.
This is so exciting !
Mindy, I love your card RUclipss, so now I can see your cross stitch. Like you I have cross stitched for years, but have just recently started a project again. In the old days there were so many pattern books in the craft stores, now you can’t find them. It is such a relaxing craft. Enjoy your return to cross stitch🤗
Mindy I’m so happy you decided to add flosstubes! Can’t wait to see what you’re up to 🥰
I am like you, I enjoy listening to FlossTube videos while I make cards. Now that we are empty nesters I have pulled out all my cross stitch patterns, needlepoint kits and crochet yarn to add to my card making. I started listening to Nichol Spohr and branched out from there. I am excited to add you to my list. I like how you are starting with the basics. Looking forward to seeing your projects progress!
Thanks so much!
Mindy, I'm so excited that you are starting Flosstube videos. I follow your cardmaking and love what you do so I'm really looking forward to seeing what you create with stitching. I love watching Nichol Spohr so I'm sure I will love your videos as well. Thanks for sharing your creativity in cardmaking as well as stitching.
Thank you so much!
Love seeing you in another realm
Welcome to flosstube! Love your projects!
Thank yoU!
Hi Mindy. Welcome to the cross stitch community. I have followed & loved your card making videos for years. So excited to see you doing floss tube videos. Looking forward to seeing your cross stitch projects in the future.
Thank you so much!
I love your cards Mindy and have watched you and been inspired by you for a long time. Very exciting to see you taking up cross stitch again. I cross stitched years ago, and am ready to rekindle this craft.
Hey, Mindy - when YOU figure out how to thread your sewing machine - will you show ME how to??? 😝 I'm digging this new adventure of yours and am excited to take it with you!
lol!!! I will try!
So happy to see this video! In cleaning my craft space to make more room for my expanding card making supply stash I came across my long forgotten, think close to 20 years ago, cross stitch supplies. I almost put it into the donation box but decided to keep it. I'm ready to start some small cross stitch projects and I'm excited to see what you'll be sharing on your flosstubes.
I really enjoyed this. I have not cross stitched in 10 years. I love the stitching dies and realized it was some what like cross stitch. I look forward to more of the cross stitch videos.
Thank you!
Congratulations Mindy, enjoyed your video 🧵
Excited to watch your floss tube! So glad you decided to get back to cross stitch!
This brought back some memories of my cross stitching days. I started probably back about 20+ years ago and I loved it, but once I started scrapbooking, then card making, I was hooked into card making! I also started sewing when I was in Junior high school and I loved that so much I sewed my own clothes for many years. I sewed for my two girls for all their years in school! I don’t sew very much anymore but I do love it but card making has taken all of my time now cause I love it so much! Thank you Mindy for sharing your love of cross stitch, it really is fun to do!❤
Thank you! Sewing is on my checklist to learn to do. My mom is very good at it - I just never sat still long enough to learn lol
Good for you, Mindy! I enjoy your card videos and ideas! Cross-stitch....I love it! I have always loved hand stitching of any sort! Relaxing for me. Best wishes!
Thank you so much!
Put a white dish towel on your lap when you cross stitch on black, navy, or any other dark color. I loved stitching on linen!
Thank you for the tip!
How fun! I used to cross stitch a lot and have not done it for more than 25 years since I started paper crafts. But, I still have most of the supplies and hope to take it up again. Thanks for the inspiration!
Welcome back to cross-stitching. I'm a card maker that returned after a brief (ok... it was 25 year) break. I love the hobby and find it a great way to relax after a hectic day. If you ever need any help or have questions on a project, feel free to reach out. I'd be happy to lend a hand. Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate it ❤️
I have never tried cross stitch but now you have gotten my attention! Will continue to watch to see if its something for me. Thank you for sharing.
So pleased I stumbled across you flosstube from the beginning Mindy! I’m just starting my journey with cross stitch too good luck look forward to following your journey 😊
Wonderful!
I was so excited to watch your video! I did some cross stitching years ago when my kids were young and wanted to get back into it. Thanks for starting in the beginning. When I watched some videos it was like a different language. I am in the process of watching FQS videos in hopes of learning. I am thrilled to go on this adventure with you!
Very exciting! Looking forward to see what you share.
Great beginning! You are definitely a natural (or just very experienced ) at recording. Although I have heard of FQS (mainly from Stitching with the Housewives) I have never searched for their videos. May I kindly recommend my good friend, Jan Hicks of Jan Hicks Creates. She has a great series for beginners which I watched and then rewatched a few years later. She is now a designer.
Thanks ! I'll check it out :-)
I’m a card maker and I just started cross stitching a few months ago. I’m excited to watch your Flosstube videos!
Wonderful!
I work full time in a stressful job, I love my card making, but I also love my cross stitching. I'm really glad you have gone back to cross stitch. I'm looking forward to your floss tube channel
Hope you feel better soon. ❤️
Thank you so much!
Welcome to flosstube!
Well what a lovely first video Mindy! How nice to meet you and I am looking forward to more flosstubes from you! I am also going to check out your card making videos because even tho I am a cross stitch designer I am a secret paper crafter! lol! Welcome!
Thank you so much! I can't wait to share more ! ❤️
lol i had to head over and check out your patterns - they are beautiful!
Hi Mindy, I as well have just come back to cross stitching. I’m very happy you have decided to include us on your journey. Your recommendations are top notch as I’m learning so much from the Fat Quarter University videos. I’m already looking forward to your next video.❤
Welcome to the Flosstube community. Loved your first video and I know it will be a valuable resource for all those who are looking to get into (or back to) cross stitching. As a long time stitcher and Flosstube watcher, I know I too often assume everyone knows the lingo and acronyms so your video was a great reminder to not make that assumption and stop more often to clarify. I feel like the definition of SAL is a little broader. A lot of these seem to start around birthdays of people who have Flosstubes or have a lot of followers on other social media sites as well as by designers or shops offering new or exclusive designs. Sometimes they are also referred to as "Start Alongs" because many of us get excited about starting things but especially those larger projects may end up taking months or years, depending on whether you are a monogamous (one project at a time) stitcher or have several going at once. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!
Thank you! I appreciate the expanded definition of the term. I also realized in my cardmaking tutorials that I tend to do the same thing, assume people know what I'm talking about so it's a goof refresher for me too! lol
Mindy, I'm so happy to start this journey with you! I too am a card maker as well and stitched long ago. So happy you decided to do this!
Thank you so much!
Welcome to the flosstube world! Glad to have you! Looks like a great journey to follow💕
Thank you! 😊
I also starting cross stitching again after many years this time last year. It is so awesome that card makers are stitching too! I have found out this year that sticking with 14 or 18 count is better on the eyes than the 28 count over two squares. Looking forward to your videos!😊
I downloaded those free patterns too. Hoping to start on them soon. Looking forward to seeing more flosstube on your channel. TFS 😊
Yay, thank you!
Welcome back to cross stitch, I'm obsessed with it. a lot of the floss tubers you mentioned are great if you love cutesy. and beware of Fat quarter shop it is a great company, but they do sometimes give miss information, she always says linen isn't even and it is. and Monaco is about the worst fabric to stitch on you will break needles lol it's so stiff and the holes are awful. Vonna the twisted stitcher on RUclips is the best on tutorials. 123 stitch (they sell small pieces like 8x12 I think) is also a good company prices are cheaper, and they have everything they don't just cater to Aida stitchers like FQS, Farm girl dry goods is another great company. I used to be a Card Maker I'll have to go back and watch your videos I need inspiration to get back into it
These are great! Thank for that information and will totally check it all out !
Thank you Mindy for this RUclips. I've been wanting to get back into cross stitching as well. I've purchased some things and haven't made the plunge. My Great Granny taught me embroidery too many moons ago. I ran across my first hoop and DMC stitch instruction book from Woolworths if anyone remembers them. It got me wanting to pick all of this back up. I admire you for all that you do. You are an amazing person and a great inspiration to all. Happy New Years! May 2024 bring you many blessings.
Thank you so very much!
I think this will be fun! I used to do cross stitch, but it's been a long time since I have done any. That Be Mine is really cute so far!
I'm looking forward to seeing your finishes - on one of Nichol's lives I told you that I'm in the same boat - finishes that need to be FFO'd. I'm also an aida stitcher trying out lugana as we speak. Not going great at the moment, but I'll get it. Happy stitching!
Thank you!
I like the new dies that can be used with paper or felt. Makes me feel that I am spending my money wisely. Fat Qtr Shop Flosstube has a series of videos called Cross Stitch University. Kimberly takes a project from beginning to FFO'ed, it's really educational and was a nice refresher after over 20 years away from stitching.
felt is also on my list lol
Hi, Mindy, I’m so excited you have decided to start a FlossTube. I so enjoy your cardmaking videos and I’m eager to see what stitching you are doing. I’ve also recently returned to cross stitch after several years away. Welcome back to cross stitching!
Thank you!
I am a current card maker also just recently in past year started stitching again…. Embroidery cross stitch and needlepoint-love it! To stitch on black it’ll be easier to stitch with a piece of white cloth or paper beneath. Also I’ve had to invest in the daylight magnifier light which is worth the money! Start off with Aida much easier to start off stitching on! Good luck and hope to see you again on floss tube again!
Thanks so much for the tip!
Good for you and really appreciate you sharing this journey. Out of other floss tube you are one I can identity. I too got back into cross stitching after many years, and have started little too and small as you shared is about feeling accomplished. Definitely following now. Loved the create pattern and will be getting it in. Near future.
I'm so glad!
Thank you so much for giving your time for this! I am beyond happy. This is something I have always wanted to do. I find it funny that I do sashiko and am terrified of this.
I follow your card making channel and like your style. So having you do this is so amazing!
Again thank you for your time.
You are so welcome!
Nice job, Mindy. I am also a card maker, but I have to be honest, stitching has stolen my heart and I only make cards when I have to. This is great info for the beginning stitcher!
Great job trying new, but old crafty things!! I found this today as I was rewatching your Hero Arts winter October kit!! All great things from Mindy!! 👏🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻
Awesome! Congrats on your first flosstube. 😊
How exciting! I’m a card maker and have been subscribed to your channel for a while now. I used to cross-stitch over 20 years ago but I want to get back into it. I’m basically starting over so I’m excited to follow along with you!
yay!!
I’m here for it I have an interest in learning about this craft I’m a lover of all things flowers and stitched flowers are stunning 😍 Thanks Mindy 💐
Wonderful!
I am thankful for your telling us about your journey. I have been cross stitching for a long time, but, I am not using linen fabric yet. I would like to, I do not have a place where I live that teaches classes, I would have to commute.
I look at different floss tube to get some training.
Thank you for doing #1 and beginning…. I hope to follow you in your journey!😊
Enjoyed your video. I’ve cross stitched for a long time but am excited to join you on this journey and learn new things :)
Welcome aboard!
Perfect timing for me 😊. I’ve been wanting to learn cross stitch and have been watching videos.
Wonderful!
Sorry for long post. I can’t tell you how much I love this! I just started doing stichables from Waffle Flowers, cross stitching on paper thought it may be easier as a beginner, can’t wait to learn from you!
Also you should put your initials and year on your work because then it’s a keepsake for your kids one day. I also want to know how do you have time do this all, you have a plate full of responsibilities and your card videos are excellent!, lastly, I take care of my brother who is a vulnerable adult (mom passed) and you’re and inspiration to me, your son is blessed to have a wonderful, loving mother!
Thank you so very much and thanks for the tip on the initials/year. lol I'm not sure how I have the time but I manage to squeeze it in somewhere ... :-)
Great job for your first Flosstube! I have just recently picked up cross stitching after about a 20 year break. I look forward to seeing more Flosstubes from you. You have made a great start and I love how realistic you are staying. Start small to get some instant gratification!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. Little scary to jump on and do that much talking lol but I made it through
Mindy - this is awesome! I just started cross-stitching last week, so I am excited to follow along and pick up some tips from you along the way!
This was very informative-thank you!! I’m a long time cross-stitcher, but not so good at completing my projects. Need to work on that! I’m looking forward to following along with you, picking up some inspiration, and… getting some projects completed!! I’m also a card maker, so love those videos too❤
I've been cross-stitching since the 1980s. The back of your projects look just fine - mine always look a bit of a mess and that's to be expected. I have a TON of floss, so I do keep mine on the bobbins (winding pieces you mentioned you didn't care for). I don't find that they kink all that badly, but I don't wind them super tight and that the kinks go away when you stitch mostly. I also always wash and iron my pieces when I'm done just to make sure that any dirt is gone. I have 4 large boxes of floss and if I tried to store them on those rings, they'd get all tangled and/or I'd never find the colors I need. Whenever I get the opportunity, I try to swing into a physical store that specializes in cross-stitch/needlework.
good to know - thanks !
Perfect timing, Mindy. I needed something "new" also. I did cross stitch many years ago but feel like a newbie, so I'm on this journey with you.
yay!!
Welcome back to stitching and welcome to Flosstube. A lot of great companies and flosstubers out there. Will join in the Valentine SAL with Nichol and Chari? Lookinv forward to your flosstubes (already watch your cardmaking😊).
Thank you! I will try and join the SAL with them - maybe it'll keep me focused lol ... I had purchased the kit as soon as it was released - it's so cute!
I'm excited to see you join Flosstube Mindy, I really like watching Flosstube videos and this may sound strange but sometimes when I'm in a creative funk, I watch a Flosstube video and it helps me create cards LOL! It's kinda like listening to a podcast. Looking forward to following your Flosstube journey!
I totally understand. I think sometimes the designs and colors are so inspiring!
Oh Mindy! I am so excited about this……I am just learning this craft and signed up for the Fat Quarter Shop University to get started….you sound like your channel is going to be perfect for me!🤗
yay!!