I'm just coming back to Flosstube after months away and spent the last few days watching all your videos! I enjoy your channel and taste in projects. And I love children's books.
Your Shenandoah is stunning! I make mistakes or purposeful changes in my stitching all the time. 😉. Awesome fabric and charts you’ve acquired for your stash.
I enjoy your channel! You do a great job showing charts, fabric, and projects. You hold it up long enough I can really look at what you are showing and decide if I might want the chart. Second, I like the fact that your episodes don’t tend to be very long. I watch many channels and like seeing a variety instead of spending over an hour with one stitcher. Finally, I am an avid reader and love the short book talks. I hope you keep going with your channel! I’ll be watching.
Thanks for the feedback, Pat. I appreciate it! I struggle to make long videos so it's good hear some people prefer short ones. I've worried that I hold up the charts for too long, but I do it so that some members of my family can see all the details. 🧐 Thanks for watching!
Counting is hard and sometimes we have a run of bad luck. Stitch a couple of smalls that are easy stitching to get back on track. Hobby House is on my bucket list! I think it is great you spent time with the students to educate them on Veteran’s Day and why it is a holiday. Librarians are under appreciated for all they contribute to a child’s education.
Hi! I am stitching the Halloween Quaker too! I laughed at your description of the cat! I love Hobby House Needleworks! I have been there many times and can’t wait to go back. They are amazing! Thank you for a great video!
I can't tell you the number of mistakes in my stitching. I say these are learning experiences and just go with it. Your stitching really is gorgeous. I really like the cloth you dyed for Autumn Alphabet. Would you be able to tell me where you purchased the pink clip hoops on this project? As a veteran, I thank you for the Twenty-One Steps book recommendation and having veterans speak to your students. It's so important students learn these lessons. Blessings to you, my dear and continue doing what you do to educate future generations.
I think we’ve all had times where things aren’t going quite right with stitching. I think a small palette cleanser would be a good idea! The framed piece turned out so well 😍 Good to catch up with you today!
Thank you for the book talk. I am always interested in books as I read every night at bedtime. I was unaware of this book and would be interested in more recommendations on this subject! Thank you for educating me and the children who attend your school!❤
Hi Laurel! Cat Magic is pretty! Shenandoah is beautiful! The frame is perfect. I haven't gotten my "Autumn Alphabet" out in a while. And I don't know yet what color I'll be using for the pumpkin. You are pretty far on Autumn Quaker and it's gorgeous! Fabric from your New York trip is beautiful! Great haul! It's wonderful that you and the school where you teach had Veteran's Day celebration. Lessons on war memorials and explaining to students is wonderful. Thank you and wishing you a good week!
I picked up another blue for the pumpkin the other day - GA Huckleberry. Not sure if I'll use it since that project is in my break pile, but thought I'd let you know!😊
I have made the mistake of turning the fabric too. I hate to admit that I did it rather recently on a biscornu! The frog visits all of us lol. Great video. You have some beautiful finishes and impressive haul. Hope to see you back very soon.
Such an awesome video! I love Shenandoah; it’s stunning! I totally understand about mistakes and putting WIP’s in time outs! It can get so frustrating to put in so much time and then have to frog or start over! I love the colors on the Shepherdess! I hope you don’t have to start over! Maybe try the Sulky white! I hear it is a good substitute for white in general! Your haul from Hobby house is fantastic! All that beautiful fabric! Wow! I was watching Brenda and Laura and they just raved about that store! I so want to visit; maybe some day! Thanks for the book talk as well! I always value your opinion and recommendations on children or young adult books! Hang in there and try not to get too frustrated with our wonderful craft! Just move on to the next WIP or start something new! Happy Stitching!
Wonderful to catch up with you! I loved your eat your veggies analogy🤣 My inner fabric addict loved seeing all your haul! Congrats on Shenandoah, it really turned out great.❤️
Wonderful video! I, too, have changed stitching directions by rotating a hoop. It is understandable, but , yes, I tore out those stitches I worked that way. About the pattern conversion from red to gree: if you haven't yet started over, you might consider a white lookin green. Maybe 3756, 524, 10. A very light yellow or tan, or gold or brown may also work. If you have to start over, you have to, but try different almost whites first?
I've made the same mistake where I turned the fabric to do the side border. I felt so stupid when I realized my mistake. I'm stitching on a Valentine's Day model stitch.
I struggled with the turqouise pumpkin colors, not greens. I like your idea to make a message with the letters. I love the Halloween piece as Im a big fan of Quakers. I have more Fall/Halloween than any other genre.
It was so fun to stitch with you today and get an update! Your framed Shenandoah piece turned out beautifully! What a treasure! I’ve done the very same thing where I turn my Stitch-O-Graphy to the side to make an word upright and then all my stitches were going the wrong direction. I think you have a perfect plan to stitch something small, easy, and quick to make things fun again. I really enjoy hearing your book recommendations!
I remember learning that lesson...no stitching sideways😐 I've also learned to take froggable mistakes in stride, it's gonna happen, so I just consider it part of the process. I'd be right there with you, snatching up Primitive Hare fabrics! Yes they always smell delicious! You've convinced me, I'll have to make a pilgrimage up there to NY sometime soon. I'm in Lancaster PA, so not quite as far for me. Always great to see your FT's.
Also. A little bit of backstitching the borders of the sleeves on the red to green conversion. As long as the eye gets the border it needs between the stitching and background fabric. Hopefully you won't have to tear out your beautiful stitching.
I often have times when I need to frog, but if I stitch daily, it seems to happen less. I did a piece in memory of my husband, and I decided to add the charaters name and a quote. I graphed out but turned the piece sideways to stitch. Then realized what I'd done! I have yet to rip it out...
What interesting designs you are working on! Your work doesn't have to be perfect, and mistakes can be re-interpreted to be your own interpretation! The main thing is to have stitches crossing the same way, as you have found out. There is a method of stitching sideways - look at Jean Farish's RUclips tutorials. Also you might find it helpful to use tacking stitches to place motifs etc correctly. Mainly be kind to yourself 🤗
A very nice video. I subscribed. Wondering why you put Harrisonburg in your Shenandoah sampler. I went to two years of school there. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🍁🍁🌲🌲
I appreciate your resolve to unpick all that-- would you consider doing a black sheep? Also I'm upstate! About 2 hours from Rochester! Ill have to check that out. I'm new to all this. :)
Thanks, Kaitlin! Yes, why didn't I think of a black sheep?! You should definitely make the trip out there and then stop for ice cream at Pittsford dairy 🍦
On the white that's not showing up why not try some of the gray shades. Audition a few stitches in the border. I hate the thought of starting the project all over. Thank you for teaching your students about the respect we need to practice for Veterans.
I think you are too critical of your stitching. Think of the pattern as a guide, not cast in stone. No one will ever see the pattern to compare it to your finished piece so they won’t see any differences. Relax, take a breath, and keep going forward instead of backwards.
Don't start it over just use a different color than white. There are many different color sheep. I think your being to hard on yourself. You need to give yourself grace.
Shenandoah is beautiful. Nice wips.
That cardinal looks great, I would not frog that out.
Thank you! :)
I'm just coming back to Flosstube after months away and spent the last few days watching all your videos! I enjoy your channel and taste in projects. And I love children's books.
Thanks for watching ☺️
Thank you for teaching your students to honor our veterans ❤️🇺🇸💙
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Your Shenandoah is stunning! I make mistakes or purposeful changes in my stitching all the time. 😉. Awesome fabric and charts you’ve acquired for your stash.
I enjoy your channel! You do a great job showing charts, fabric, and projects. You hold it up long enough I can really look at what you are showing and decide if I might want the chart. Second, I like the fact that your episodes don’t tend to be very long. I watch many channels and like seeing a variety instead of spending over an hour with one stitcher. Finally, I am an avid reader and love the short book talks. I hope you keep going with your channel! I’ll be watching.
Thanks for the feedback, Pat. I appreciate it! I struggle to make long videos so it's good hear some people prefer short ones. I've worried that I hold up the charts for too long, but I do it so that some members of my family can see all the details. 🧐 Thanks for watching!
Love your flosstubes. You are such a soothing voice.
Thank you so much 🙂
Counting is hard and sometimes we have a run of bad luck. Stitch a couple of smalls that are easy stitching to get back on track. Hobby House is on my bucket list! I think it is great you spent time with the students to educate them on Veteran’s Day and why it is a holiday. Librarians are under appreciated for all they contribute to a child’s education.
Thank you for the kind words! ❤️
Enjoyed your video! You are not alone when dealing with the mistakes made stitching - my projects always end up in time out, too!
Yes, time out is a good phrase for it!
Hi! I am stitching the Halloween Quaker too! I laughed at your description of the cat! I love Hobby House Needleworks! I have been there many times and can’t wait to go back. They are amazing! Thank you for a great video!
Thanks for watching! Halloween Quaker is so much fun. That's so awesome that you are able to visit Hobby House so much!
I can't tell you the number of mistakes in my stitching. I say these are learning experiences and just go with it. Your stitching really is gorgeous. I really like the cloth you dyed for Autumn Alphabet. Would you be able to tell me where you purchased the pink clip hoops on this project? As a veteran, I thank you for the Twenty-One Steps book recommendation and having veterans speak to your students. It's so important students learn these lessons. Blessings to you, my dear and continue doing what you do to educate future generations.
Hi Deborah, I think they are from any craft store but in the sewing department. They are called spool peels. Hope that helps!
I think we’ve all had times where things aren’t going quite right with stitching. I think a small palette cleanser would be a good idea! The framed piece turned out so well 😍
Good to catch up with you today!
Thanks, Shelby! Yes, 'palette cleanser'! 😅
Thank you for the book talk. I am always interested in books as I read every night at bedtime. I was unaware of this book and would be interested in more recommendations on this subject! Thank you for educating me and the children who attend your school!❤
Thank you! ❤️
Hi Laurel! Cat Magic is pretty! Shenandoah is beautiful! The frame is perfect. I haven't gotten my "Autumn Alphabet" out in a while. And I don't know yet what color I'll be using for the pumpkin. You are pretty far on Autumn Quaker and it's gorgeous! Fabric from your New York trip is beautiful! Great haul! It's wonderful that you and the school where you teach had Veteran's Day celebration. Lessons on war memorials and explaining to students is wonderful. Thank you and wishing you a good week!
I picked up another blue for the pumpkin the other day - GA Huckleberry. Not sure if I'll use it since that project is in my break pile, but thought I'd let you know!😊
@@mountainlaurelstitches thank you for letting me know! I will certainly look at that color!
I have made the mistake of turning the fabric too. I hate to admit that I did it rather recently on a biscornu! The frog visits all of us lol. Great video. You have some beautiful finishes and impressive haul. Hope to see you back very soon.
Oh, I can definitely see making that mistake on a biscornu!
Such an awesome video! I love Shenandoah; it’s stunning! I totally understand about mistakes and putting WIP’s in time outs! It can get so frustrating to put in so much time and then have to frog or start over! I love the colors on the Shepherdess! I hope you don’t have to start over! Maybe try the Sulky white! I hear it is a good substitute for white in general! Your haul from Hobby house is fantastic! All that beautiful fabric! Wow! I was watching Brenda and Laura and they just raved about that store! I so want to visit; maybe some day! Thanks for the book talk as well! I always value your opinion and recommendations on children or young adult books! Hang in there and try not to get too frustrated with our wonderful craft! Just move on to the next WIP or start something new! Happy Stitching!
Thanks for the suggestions, Patricia! Good advice about the different colors of white.
Wonderful to catch up with you! I loved your eat your veggies analogy🤣 My inner fabric addict loved seeing all your haul! Congrats on Shenandoah, it really turned out great.❤️
Thanks, Beth! I love fabric so much - sometimes I just look at it instead of stitching 😂
Love to see that a fresh video has arrive in my feed! Another awesome video!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Mitzi!
Wonderful video! I, too, have changed stitching directions by rotating a hoop. It is understandable, but , yes, I tore out those stitches I worked that way. About the pattern conversion from red to gree: if you haven't yet started over, you might consider a white lookin green. Maybe 3756, 524, 10. A very light yellow or tan, or gold or brown may also work. If you have to start over, you have to, but try different almost whites first?
Oh, thank you! I will look at those colors! I appreciate it!
I've made the same mistake where I turned the fabric to do the side border. I felt so stupid when I realized my mistake. I'm stitching on a Valentine's Day model stitch.
Love seeing all your designs in the xstitch magazines lately! It's so funny how humbling stitching can be when we make mistakes!
I struggled with the turqouise pumpkin colors, not greens. I like your idea to make a message with the letters.
I love the Halloween piece as Im a big fan of Quakers. I have more Fall/Halloween than any other genre.
It was so fun to stitch with you today and get an update! Your framed Shenandoah piece turned out beautifully! What a treasure! I’ve done the very same thing where I turn my Stitch-O-Graphy to the side to make an word upright and then all my stitches were going the wrong direction. I think you have a perfect plan to stitch something small, easy, and quick to make things fun again. I really enjoy hearing your book recommendations!
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
I remember learning that lesson...no stitching sideways😐 I've also learned to take froggable mistakes in stride, it's gonna happen, so I just consider it part of the process. I'd be right there with you, snatching up Primitive Hare fabrics! Yes they always smell delicious! You've convinced me, I'll have to make a pilgrimage up there to NY sometime soon. I'm in Lancaster PA, so not quite as far for me. Always great to see your FT's.
Primitive Hare smells a little bit like a horse barn - not in a bad way! 😅
@@mountainlaurelstitches Lol, well, I didn't quite smell that, so much as just earthy.
Also. A little bit of backstitching the borders of the sleeves on the red to green conversion. As long as the eye gets the border it needs between the stitching and background fabric. Hopefully you won't have to tear out your beautiful stitching.
Thank you for the suggestions!
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I often have times when I need to frog, but if I stitch daily, it seems to happen less.
I did a piece in memory of my husband, and I decided to add the charaters name and a quote. I graphed out but turned the piece sideways to stitch. Then realized what I'd done! I have yet to rip it out...
Ah, yes, it's so easy to sideways stitch 🥴
What interesting designs you are working on! Your work doesn't have to be perfect, and mistakes can be re-interpreted to be your own interpretation! The main thing is to have stitches crossing the same way, as you have found out. There is a method of stitching sideways - look at Jean Farish's RUclips tutorials. Also you might find it helpful to use tacking stitches to place motifs etc correctly. Mainly be kind to yourself 🤗
Haha, yes, I am my own worst critic! Thanks for the tutorial suggestion 😊
I did the same thing where you turn the work and then realize you've messed up. I left mine:)
I probably should have done the same!
A very nice video. I subscribed. Wondering why you put Harrisonburg in your Shenandoah sampler. I went to two years of school there. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🍁🍁🌲🌲
Hi Gerry, I also went to school in Harrisonburg - met and married my husband there at the arboretum.
Are you from Harrisonburg? Im just down 81 near Staunton? You Shenandoah is beautiful!
I appreciate your resolve to unpick all that-- would you consider doing a black sheep? Also I'm upstate! About 2 hours from Rochester! Ill have to check that out. I'm new to all this. :)
Thanks, Kaitlin! Yes, why didn't I think of a black sheep?! You should definitely make the trip out there and then stop for ice cream at Pittsford dairy 🍦
On the white that's not showing up why not try some of the gray shades. Audition a few stitches in the border. I hate the thought of starting the project all over. Thank you for teaching your students about the respect we need to practice for Veterans.
Thank you, Linda. I didn't think about testing some colors on the edge! ☺️
Do a black sheep
I think they are foxes.
I think you are too critical of your stitching. Think of the pattern as a guide, not cast in stone. No one will ever see the pattern to compare it to your finished piece so they won’t see any differences. Relax, take a breath, and keep going forward instead of backwards.
Great advice, thank you! 😄
Don't start it over just use a different color than white. There are many different color sheep. I think your being to hard on yourself. You need to give yourself grace.
Yes, thanks for the advice! I don't know why I haven't been thinking about other sheep colors! 🐑