FlossTube #37: Pretty Bird (11/9/23)

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  • @theartsyhousewife
    @theartsyhousewife Год назад +3

    Oh, wow!! I'm so honored that you are both stitching Pretty Bird - and a toast, no less!!!! Heavens, I'm without words ☺💕
    Love you two!!
    Gigi

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Hi Gigi! Thanks for all the beauty and inspiration your designs bring to our stitching community! I'm already thinking about what I will choose next... Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @crafthag6736
    @crafthag6736 Год назад

    Admire - Don’t Aquire. My mantra while watching FlossTube.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Sooo much to admire - the inspiration in our stitching community is endless! Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @betsabeabarleycorn
    @betsabeabarleycorn Год назад

    Hello beautuful ladies! Thank you for mentioning my start on "Heaven and Nature Sings". I am honored! I enjoy very much your flosstube, you are brilliant. Joy and Peace to the world & Happy Stitching all the things!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад +1

      Hi! Haha - I just saw on your Instagram that you "Specialize in having fun"! Happy to be in the stitch-y world with you. I'm looking forward to taking my "And Heaven and Nature Sing" out of the drawer and putting some stitches in (started last December). Happy Crafting! -Anna

    • @betsabeabarleycorn
      @betsabeabarleycorn Год назад

      @@we.are.curiouscrafters Hi Anna! This is my hippie heritage signature. It is a quote from Take It As It Comes. I was a teenager in the 80s, but I my jam was anything 70s, so I worshipped a lot Jim Morrison. When I was 16 years old I went to visit him at Pere Lachaise in Paris and I even cried a bit. Since then I always keep in my mind his words. This is somewhat a miserable world, so it makes sense to me to specialize in having fun. Greetings from sunny Italy and Happy Stitching!

  • @donnastrang8913
    @donnastrang8913 Год назад

    As usual, such FUN. You both make my day each time you post another video. I usually watch it several times. It's like having two friends come for a visit. No one part is better than another. It's all enjoyable. All your projects are coming along. Which is more then I can say for mine. We had family come from Maryland for several days which was so wonderful. I Enjoyed every minute. Keep up the good work. Carolyn, have a great Birthday 🎂🎈. I'm sure you are both looking forward to your Thanksgiving break from school. You have my curiosity anxiously waiting to see these special Christmas trees. Until next time, happy stitching. Love ya , Donna

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Thanks for your kind words, Donna! Carolyn and I certainly have fun while we film! We'll have houses full of extended family next week, and we can't wait! Probably not a lot of stitching - haha! Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @melodyanderson3694
    @melodyanderson3694 Год назад

    I LOVE the two of you and find you such a comfort to watch and see what you are doing!! The two of you are so special, to be such good friends and sisters . Thank you for Being teachers, Society needs you. Happy Stitching with blessings~~~

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Thanks for this warm and encouraging message, Melody. Carolyn and I are both starting our vacation week - lots of big family fun ahead (and maybe some stitching?)! Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @markschweitzer4714
    @markschweitzer4714 Год назад

    You ladies just make me smile! I so appreciate your positivity and excitement about your stitching. It’s so infectious! I have 4 sisters and none of them cross-stitch. It must be awesome getting to share your passion with each other. Well, I have you two!! Blessings and thanks for sharing❤️Diana

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      And your comment made us smile! There is definitely a sisterhood in our stitching community! Happy Crafting, Diana. -Anna

  • @lanelles242
    @lanelles242 Год назад

    Loved this episode made my heart happy ♥️🥰 Thank you both for always lifting everyone up such a beautiful thing to do much appreciated….Kindness does matter. gorgeous stitching, Carolyn really liked the socks your making great color! Can’t wait till one day I can say I will join the two of you in a SAL ….but will have to wait for now another surgery in Dec. so Feb…🤞 take good care, 🤗🤗♥️♥️

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      So much patience required, LaNelle! It will be glorious for you to be able to stitch again! Always great to hear from you. -Anna

  • @SarahsStitchySpot
    @SarahsStitchySpot Год назад

    You both bring me so much joy. I do wish we lived closer together. Wonderful projects and beautiful stitching.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Oh we do too, Sarah! Hopefully we'll find a way to stitch together in 2024! Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @gingermccafferty9572
    @gingermccafferty9572 Год назад

    Love you two! Such positivity, inspiration and fun. ❤

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Thanks, Ginger! Carolyn and I just can't get enough of cross stitch! Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @alisoncaronflyingfree
    @alisoncaronflyingfree Год назад

    How I love your plans (and giggles) for starting the North Pole chart together. And I cannot wait to see these Christmas trees of yours. A Ha Ha, I love that gourd. I think this was one of my favorite episodes ever. It just made me feel happy. 😍

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      So wonderful to hear you enjoyed this video, Alison! Carolyn and I are savoring the end of the week with family. And then...Christmas trees and "North Pole"! Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @littleanniez874
    @littleanniez874 Год назад

    You ladies make me literally laugh out loud 😂So enjoy watching you.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад +1

      Haha! That's fun to hear! And I can relate to the feeling, while I'm watching FlossTube. Happy Crafting, Lisa! -Anna

  • @dawnboseneiler3034
    @dawnboseneiler3034 Год назад

    So great to see all of your projects!! I love your stitching and videos, look forward to them so much! Pretty bird is fabulous, on my list to purchase!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Carolyn told me she can't stop stitching "Pretty Bird" - looking forward to seeing it when we film this weekend! I've been sidetracked with some seasonal stitching. Happy Crafting, Dawn! -Anna

  • @stitchingbythemoon
    @stitchingbythemoon Год назад

    Great video ladies! Carolyn, love your Rev piece!! I felt the same way about the funky doodas, but I love what you said about twirling leaves, so when I stitch this piece, I will keep that in mind for whatever I decide to sub those doodas with. Anna, that turkey tray is fabulous! Such a great find!! After hearing you giddy-talk about North Pole, I think I need to kit that up and start on St Nicholas Day (which I didn’t realize was on the 6th). Have a wonder two weeks of stitching and life! ❤

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Oh, yes! We'd love it if you join in the fun of stitching "North Pole"! How's "Santa Claus Land" looking? I've never seen that pattern and think it's wonderful! Happy Crafting, Michelle! -Anna

  • @stitchagainsam9860
    @stitchagainsam9860 Год назад +1

    As soon as this video started my first thought was “the fabric of Anna’s top reminds me of Fruits of Plenty - they haven’t shown those in awhile” and suddenly it was a whole topic of conversation! On the project that Anna was considering truncating and not doing the mirror image other side (sorry don’t remember the pattern name) if Carolyn also liked it enough to buy the pattern maybe she could stitch the other side to finish it. You would have to work out custody rights for the final project but I’m sure you two could handle it. Finally, your “encouragement” is the reason Pretty Bird is now part of my collection. I’m trying to hold off on starting until next year but your making it hard!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Haha - too funny! I'll be sure Carolyn sees this idea about "Brick House Sampler"! :) I can almost guarantee you that "Pretty Bird" is going to be a joy to stitch, when the time is right. Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @trudygongora7247
    @trudygongora7247 Год назад

    I love all your projects - Pretty Bird in particular - the colors are so wonderful, I’m very tempted to get that chart, but I have so many other projects in my queue.
    About back stitching - I think that Brenda Gervais may be the only designer who differentiates between back stitches and straight stitches (where you’re just going from one point to another with a long thread). With other designers, I think you can just make your own judgement call.
    I have never seen a black squirrel in Northern California. I’ll have to be on the lookout for them. I have noticed that the squirrels near my daughter’s house in San Rafael are redder and much fluffier than our gray and black ones here in Virginia.
    Crafting the day before Thanksgiving sounds like a wonderful idea. Have a happy Thanksgiving with all your families. And I can’t wait to see the special Christmas trees!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Thanks for the information about back stitches and straight stitches, Trudy! I'm surprised you haven't seen black squirrels out here! I just assumed they were everywhere in this region. And it's funny, I only remember seeing grey ones growing up in Virginia. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, too. And of course wishing you Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @kim_kwilts
    @kim_kwilts 10 месяцев назад

    Love your style of cross-stitch, I was inspired to stitch Byron Blackbird after i saw some of your stitching . Then I saw your Pretty Bird and loved that too. I love this style so i think I’m an Artys Housewife fan now too. Thanks for the inspiration .

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  10 месяцев назад

      Here's to the incredible designs of The Artsy Housewife! Have you seen her new releases?! Happy Crafting, Kim! -Anna

  • @charj57
    @charj57 Год назад

    That is a beautiful shawl!!
    For not being a pink person, I like the Wee Santa 2022.

  • @KathysQuiltsandStitching
    @KathysQuiltsandStitching Год назад

    Great to see your projects and loved the thumbs up ideas!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video, Kathy! It's an interesting exercise to think of the thumbs up each time. Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @sandradurkee2859
    @sandradurkee2859 Год назад

    I have started North Pole. I have stitched the entire mound of snow, some of the trees, started the left border and some of the boots. It is so fun. It is a fun stitch. I am using the DMC conversion and it is really beautiful so far. I don't stitch with silks. Backstitch is every single stitch; long stitch is on stitch that covers more stitches.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Yay! I'm so happy to hear how much fun you're having with "North Pole"! Just found you post on Instagram! Thanks for the information about backstitch and long stitch, Sandi. Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @courtnieburrell3266
    @courtnieburrell3266 Год назад

    I LOVED all your thumbs up in addition to your stitching. Headed to Target tomorrow 😊

  • @pmillermac
    @pmillermac Год назад

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @marleenoceanbreeze6510
    @marleenoceanbreeze6510 Год назад

    I so enjoy spending time with you. All your stitching looks fantastic. On the Rev, those symbols do look like swastikas, I thought that before you said anything. I'm sure you can work something out so the pattern looks perfect. That cat is just a riot, so cute. As to backstitching, do whatever feels right for you and the pattern, and it can vary within a pattern. Take care, and happy stitching, Arleen

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Carolyn just finished her piece today, but I haven't seen what she chose to do for the "doo-dads" yet! Thanks for the information about backstitching, Arleen, and Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @NongNongStitches
    @NongNongStitches Год назад

    Keep the episodes coming, so enjoy you two! I use my husband's DeWalt power drill and a cup hook to make my cording.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Love it! Your Halloween ornaments are amazing. I think I need a finishing lesson from you! Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @pegpage8618
    @pegpage8618 Год назад

    I love how you used Red Cedar Linen for the Kathy Barrick White Moth - if you don’t mind I may use your inspiration for that project. Thanks for sharing. I also love that Hart and Hand “Pink” Wee Santa - it’s so unique.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      I'm certain Carolyn would be very happy for you to use her piece as inspiration - have fun! I've worked a little more on the Wee Santa this week! Happy Crafting, Peg! -Anna

  • @marilynmckenzie2111
    @marilynmckenzie2111 Год назад

    Hello! Oh Caroline. I wished I had seen your video 2 days ago. My corners would not have been so bulky on my exchange ornament that is nearly finished! But I will definitely use your advice on next finish! Your shawl is a knockout! I love both your Pretty Birds. Anna , I really like your Brick House. Your blouse is lovely! Have a great stitchy week ahead! Cheers! 🧑🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад +1

      I'm curious to try Carolyn's corner technique, too! Next time! Carolyn and I were able to stitch together for bit after school yesterday - a great way to start the weekend. Happy Crafting, Marilyn! -Anna

  • @martharobbins5189
    @martharobbins5189 Год назад

    I also just bought Penny Pumpkin, love that pattern!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Great minds think alike - haha! Enjoy your stitch and Happy Crafting, Martha! -Anna

  • @TheStitchingOwl
    @TheStitchingOwl Год назад

    I am thinking there needs to be an Artsy Housewife fan club…I want to get every pattern. Question..for the last video of 2023, would you consider doing a montage of your catwalks? They are so much fun and distinctively you. One more edit before the end…I am including how I get good corners on my next flosstube also, I did round ornaments last time. Our approach is similar but not identical.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      How lucky are we that there are so many talented designers in the stitching community?! I'll have to get Carolyn on a montage - she's our editor. Looking forward to checking out your technique for turning corners. Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @annea3567
    @annea3567 Год назад +1

    Doodah…it’s a technical term, right? Not to be confused with the zippity usage. Love you girls!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Haha! Yes, highly technical! Carolyn also has a favorite phrase to describe a day with no responsibilities - a Zip-Doo-Dah day! Happy Crafting, Anne! -Anna

  • @elizabethconley9956
    @elizabethconley9956 Год назад

    As soon as I saw Pretty Bird, I had to get it and start stitching it right away. I love the colors.

  • @teresanaples5958
    @teresanaples5958 Год назад

    Started North Pole 3 weeks ago. Doing Santa’s coat in Classic Color Works Calico Kitty 😊

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Woohoo! Just looked up "Calico Kitty" - you're going to get some cool variegation on Santa's coat! I loved your thread choice for "Quaker Block Print" too! Happy Crafting, Teresa! -Anna

  • @obragg1
    @obragg1 Год назад

    I felt the same way about what looked like swasticas on the Rev. I turned some around to be right-facing and made others into curves. Look at Wikipedia to see the history on the symbol. Interesting stuff.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Carolyn just texted that she finished her piece today - can't wait to see how she resolved the "Doo Dahs"! Happy Crafting, Odette! -Anna

  • @DeeAZstitcher
    @DeeAZstitcher Год назад

    On linen I always start to the Left of the Vertical thread, just think SW corner. I don't like to lace, but folding in the fabric seems like a good idea to remove bulk. I use small stainless steel pins when I can on foam core board on the sides to keep them from moving, it assists me a lot in Lacing.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      SW corner - perfect. Carolyn has tried some pinning. I have yet to try but want to! Happy Crafting, Dee. -Anna

  • @hannamansfield2894
    @hannamansfield2894 Год назад

    Always LOVE your show. Thank you! You are doing a great job ❤❤

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Thank you, Hanna! Partnering with Carolyn on this adventure is a blast! Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @clarekalantar
    @clarekalantar Год назад

    You two are so inspiring! I have the North Pole pattern but missed that Olivia had floss packs. I’ll have to check in with her. Maybe St. Nicholas Day would be a good day to start that…if you can wait that long!!!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Fingers crossed that Olivia makes more floss packs! Please join us, Clare. Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @angelasaunders9424
    @angelasaunders9424 Год назад

    I have the Evertote Pretty Bird kit. Can't wait to start it. Have to get 2 projects done before I start it.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      My prediction - you're going to love stitching "Pretty Bird"! What's your process for deciding when to start projects? Happy Crafting, Angela! -Anna

  • @pjolander1506
    @pjolander1506 Год назад

    I’m so interested in the knitted shawl you featured - “Roots of Life?” I tried to google the pattern, but I couldn’t find it. Can you help please? Thanks for your RUclips. Love your format, your projects, and the warmth you share for each other and teaching. ❤

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Hi PJ! The shawl pattern is Roots of Light designed by Kristen Kapur. I used the called for yarn (in different colors) and absolutely love this shawl. Here is the Ravelry link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roots-of-light
      Thank you for joining us on our crafting journey and for your kind comment! Happy Crafting, Carolyn

  • @jonnweiland5802
    @jonnweiland5802 Год назад

    A: "Oh is that what you are doing?" C: "No." Ha ha. You are both so great.

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад +1

      Haha! We have a lot of laughs together for sure! So glad you're joining the fun! Happy Crafting, Sherry! -Anna

  • @robynknits
    @robynknits Год назад

    Kathy Barrick's North Pole is now on my list! You enablers you!
    But I just started a new full coverage piece - Klimt Golden Tears. So ...... we'll see
    As far as I understand copyright wouldn't apply to an old (music is 75 years I think). If you look at Heaven and Earth Designs there are scads and scads of old artworks as full coverage cross stitches

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Yay! Join us! Maybe you'll be ready for a change of pace... And thanks for the information about copyright. Happy Crafting, Robyn! -Anna

  • @gisela4582
    @gisela4582 Год назад

    Hello,
    I’ve really been enjoying your videos. You have such a variety of projects & they’re all beautiful. The shawl is stunning!!! You never mentioned( at least I could not hear) the name of the sampler that you may or may not finish. It’s beautiful and I do not recognize that pattern. Would you let me know the name of the sampler. Thank you, Gisela

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Hi, Gisela. Thanks for your kind words. The sampler I held up is called "Brick House Sampler" by With Thy Needle and Thread. Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @JaneandMolly5166
    @JaneandMolly5166 Год назад

    The symbol over the cat and the one near his shoulder (from what I can see of the picture) do look like a swastika. The others spin the opposite direction and look like whirligigs - or snow. It's the direction of those that make all the difference to me. You could even make up your own 'snow' and it would be great! Thanks for the great video! I'll be in your state - not far from you (Emeryville) in a few weeks...any new shops I need to explore while there? (I know of Needle in a Haystack.) Thanks!

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      Carolyn has finished the piece, but I don't know how yet! Can't wait to see when we film next weekend! Have a glorious time in California. You could consider going to Needlepoint Inc. in San Fransisco to see the walls of silk. It's close to the Ferry Building, which is a great place to stroll. Happy Crafting! -Anna

  • @mickeyodell1829
    @mickeyodell1829 Год назад

    Thank you for the hint about the corners. Soo smart. And obvious.....lol just not for me...hahaha

    • @we.are.curiouscrafters
      @we.are.curiouscrafters  Год назад

      I certainly enjoy soaking up all the hints and discoveries people in the stitching community share - I'm glad Carolyn's method was helpful. Happy Crafting, Mickey! -Anna