Flosstube #27: Live Stitching Plans & ALMOST 100 hours of stitching for February
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Welcome to our channel about cross stitch and all the crafty crap we've been up to!
Mentioned Links:
Curly Girl Crafter Etsy Shop
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Yarn Bag from Kitschis The New Black Etsy Shop
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XStitchcalc App (Cross Stitch Calculator by Goatella)
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Madison's Winter Rose Manor DMC Conversions:
Sandcastle - 3046
Conch - 950
Putty - 840
Havana - 3031
Palomino - 08
Sage - 370
Oscar - 3011
Olive - 3012
Mulberry - 221
Woodrose - 3772
Roasted Marshmallow - 822
Hickory Sticks - 3031
Used Brick - 356
Cayenne - 3777
Hazelnut - 975
Where to find us:
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curlygirlcrafter@gmail.com
It's wonderful to see young people, you two, so enjoying cross stitch! Hooray!! Not only that, but you have a RUclips channel as well! I know you set an example for the even younger generation of future stitchers! Yay! We always need that, and what a wonderful way to demonstrate how enjoyable it is! The fact you two do this together? GOLDEN!!!! I love the relationship you have together even though distance keeps you apart, you've found a way to still get together and share your love of this craft not only together but with us, as well! Thank you!
I had always wished my daughter got into cross stitch, she really needed a way to 'learn how' to calm down, we had our difficulties with ADHD and concentration levels. IF she had had you two back then, I know she'd be hooked today! So for the younger ones today who can only relate to younger people, you two are doing a fabulous job!!
As for older generations of people, you fit into any level and we love you two! You give us inspiration! Thank you!
I love seeing all the different designs you are making and your progress! This is the second video of yours I am watching, and I see your channel is definitely growing! Congrats!!! I look forward to more videos and I am a subscriber now as well! FlossTube is a NEW discovery for me, and I am addicted! I am finding patterns I'd love to stitch much better than just looking at catalogs or online. It excites me to see how things go, new patterns that get released and purchased, and older ones that are still popular!
Thank you for all your kind words and sharing :) Flosstube is a rabbit hole but I think a great one!
I stitch during the day and crochet at night because it’s easier to see my crochet, when my eyes are tired. It’s some beautiful stitching and crochet ladies. I ❤ it.
Yes, I agree, it is so much easier to cross stitch with natural light.
Thank you for spending time with us!
My wife has been stitching for more than 30 years. She says she finds it relaxing and makes some beautiful pieces. She also enjoys your channel too!
Good for her! I agree, it is super relaxing. And I am glad to hear you enjoy her work too :)
I am binge washing your flosstube and I love your idea for having several projects pulled for one month at a time!
Thank you for watching our old ones too :)
I cross stitched in the 80’s when it seemed like everything was bears and geese, and everything was mauve and light blue. Then I took about a 35-year hiatus, and when I came back, HOLY COW!! The choices are endless and SO much better. I’m loving every stitch! Thanks for the inspiration. You two really make me miss my sainted mother, but in a good way. Enjoy every moment together! ❤ See you next time!
That is what I thought when I came back from the 80's WOW, the patterns!
Thanks for joining us!
I enjoy your video so much!!! Madison your work is absolutely beautiful and your elephant is adorable. Bonnie your work is beautiful also and so happy you learned crochet. I crosstitch,crochet and quilt and love it all. Thank you both for the video and all your enthusiasm. And of course it wouldn’t be complete without precious Appolo!! Love him!! Happy crafting and take care!!!
I love all the crafts so much. It makes me happy to be creative, so I understand :)
I’m 80 and have been crafting, cross-stitching, embroidering and paper crafting since I was 17. I just recently discovered flosstube and you are one of my top 3 channels 🥰 it’s so interesting to see how differently other people stitch! For instance, I have only ever worked on one x-stitch project at a time, start to finish. I don’t have a printer so I have only paper patterns, usually from 123-stitch. I prefer 18 ct Aida, 2 over 1 and always use a hoop. I often dye my own fabric. It’s been fun to watch everyone’s WIPs, since I don’t work that way. 🥰
How wonderful you have enjoyed your crafts since you were 17! Thanks for keeping us on the top of your list :) 123stitch is where we shop from a lot as well, they have a lot to choose from!
I used to cross stitch on checked gingham when I was a child-1950s. I really got into it in the 80’s using Aida. Then babies starting coming one after another so crafting went away. I started quilting in the mid-90’s and that was my main needlecraft until recently. I got Covid in August 2022 and developed long-haulers which has restricted me from being able to sit in my sewing room as I used to. Sooooo, in Sept. 2022 I picked up cross stitch again. It is very recliner-friendly. Wow! The industry has changed so much. I love watching you girls because I also am an Aida girl. I’ve tried and I cannot manage linen. 16-count Aida is my jam. Keep up the great content. You two are just precious. P.S. Thanks for including the cloth info whenever you can. It is much appreciated. ❤
Wow, we are so glad you are still able to do some of your hobbies post Covid. Yeah for Aida stitchers! We love hearing that other people also love to use Aida because it is just as beautiful as linen! Thank you so much for your kind words, you are so sweet! We are trying to always include the cloth info, but if we forget once just comment and we'll be happy to provide it! Happy stitching!
I started cross stitching in the 80s but stopped after a few years. I picked it back up last summer after I retired and now that is all I want to do!! I had no idea there were so many people who shared the same passion. I soon discovered this thanks to floss tube!!! But I live, love, love your channel. Finally, someone who stitches on aida!!!! I sometimes feel like I am the only one who doesn't stitch on linen. I mean it is beautiful but I love the look of aida and that is all I have ever used. Please keep doing what you guys are doing!!!!
Thank you so much for watching! It seems your break in cross-stitching just made you enjoy the hobby more! We love being able to share our passion and projects with the world. We love the look of linens, but they just aren't as enjoyable for us to stitch on. Aida projects look just as beautiful! We thought we were the only ones stitching on Aida, so it's great to hear others do as well!! Happy stitching!
I'm so happy to have found your flosstube. I'm an Aida stitcher for 40 years, but love reproductions. I thought I couldn't do them because I don't do linen. Now I'm going to start them on Aida. Thank you so much!! Can't wait for the next "episode."
Thank you so much for joining us!
I’m with Becky Ess. That brought back memories, blue mauve. Bears and geese. I am 73 and eyes are great 14, 16, and 18 are my choice also
Yippie for keeping up with your craft! I love it!
Such fun. I watch them all again as I get interrupted so often I need to make sure I didn’t miss something. I can comment on everything you both show. Love your Tube! Awesome quilt Bonnie❤ you make great choices - the wool branches is genius.
Hello my friend! Thanks, I had great shop owners to encourage me along the way early on :)
I enjoyed your video. You guys are adorable. I love the relationship you have as mother and daughter. I am stitching a lot you showed. Connie
We must have similar tasts!
Cory mentioned you in her last video and I love your channel. I also stitch in aida and in hand. I discovered Flosstube almost 2 years ago, so I am not a monogamous stitcher any more. Flosstube opened a new universe for me. All the colors in the fabrics, the floss, project bags, needleminders, all the vocabulary, it is so nice. The designers, Market, Expo, Galleria, it is endless. I like the great relationship you two have. I also croche, but not so much. I live in Costa Rica, so every time we travel I order from 123stitch and try to find an LNS as near as possible from the hotel so I can go and see what I can find.
Oh my goodness! Flosstube did the same for me! Thanks for joining us from Costa Rica!
Hi from Iowa. I recently found your channel and enjoy watching you ladies. My late sister taught me to cross stitch in 1979! I have been an active stitcher ever since, although there were years when I was primarily a quilter. Since the pandemic I have been back to 99% stitching, and a little of quilting once in a while. And yes, we are getting more snow in Iowa this week. Ugh!!! Bring on spring and summer!!! 🌞 🚴
Hi Wendy! Thanks for sharing and for joining us...and keep the snow!
I love your videos!! I stitched exclusively on Aida for years and now stitch on a variety of fabrics but I found Aida to be the most relaxing to stitch with. Instead of constant counting, you just go in the holes - so nice 😍. All of your pieces are just so lovely!!
I agree. Thanks for watching!
Want to tell you both so much for talking about the needles y’all use. Ball point. Oh my goodness they are wonderful!!! I can stitch in the car. I can thread my needle easily. I just can’t say how much I love them!!! Thank you!
They are the BEST!
Fun video gals! I have three daughters and not one of them is interested in anything crafty…☹️ l recently found your channel and have started binge watching older videos. Your enthusiasm is contagious and I really appreciate that you both are Aida stitchers. I did lots of cross stitch in the 80s and have recently returned to it. The new choices for everything cross stitch is amazing! Your projects are beautiful and love your plans and goals. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching! How sad your daughters aren't interested in crafting with you! You can be crafty with us! Yeah for Aida stitchers!!!! Happy stitching!
Don’t despair! My sister did not like anything crafty or horsey. Then in our late 40’s she started riding and bought a horse. Then, she starting cross stitching 8 years ago and now has 40 WIPS going. I never thought I would see it.
My daughter does nothing crafty either but I am gifting her many of my projects. Maybe someday when she has time. 😊
I enjoyed seeing all of your beautiful projects 😊
Thank you for your kind words!
I picked up xstitch in the mid 80’s. Had a LOT of projects kitted, more of a collector than a doer, but have found some FFO’s from that time that I have hanging now on my walls. I moved in 2009, packed it all up, and didn’t revisit it until last year. Boy do I have a stash! I am sucked back in the rabbit hole. Collecting and kitting again, but I stitch most every day now, but still mostly a monogamous stitcher, never more than 2 projects going at a time, a big and a small. I also quilt and do wool appliqué, so my time is split up with those crafts too. I’m glad I found you two, I really enjoy listening and your stitching I beautiful.
Thanks for joining us! We all have to decide what works best for us and makes us happy! It is fun!
I recently starting watching your Chanel. I am an Aida stitcher. I love seeing your beautiful stitching on Aida. It feels good to watch a floss tube without linen - which is beautiful but frustrating for me. I don't need frustration in my fun hobby time. Thank you for sharing with all of us. I have 7 projects cross stitch and crochet going --- now I might need to start more things.
I agree, beautiful but frustrating for me as well. Oh yes, start more things!
So I have been stitching for about 7 months now. I love doing crafts so a year ago I started card making and then watched a Flosstube and I went right down that rabbit hole!!! I LOVE so many patterns and I want them ALL. So I am a huge pattern collector.
And I'm very excited about your live!!!❤
Oh yes, a collector of patterns is wonderful! That is half the fun!
I started stitching in 1970 , I was 7years old and I stitched quite a bit until 1995 then I just stopped! I came back to stitching on 2020 after having carpel tunnel surgery, grabbed a Prarie Schooler and away I went! I always disliked backstitch and back in the day that’s about all stitching was! Love your Hawk run and everything you ladies are working on! ❤❤ blessings to you both 😊😊
Thank you so much for sharing your story! It is so addicting we love it!
I have been cross stitching for 43 years. My first project was done on 14 count with DMC thread, I stitched a 2 inch by 3 inch birth 'sampler' for our first child. The second project was also done on 14 count aida/dmc floss, but was 11" x 14"---I was addicted. I know there are beautiful linens and silk threads out there, but I'd rather spend my money on patterns. I have graduated to using 16, 18, and 20 count aida as it is easier on my eyes. I have begun framing my own pieces, making pillows of all sizes, and standups too. I enjoy your floss tube and love the variety of your stitching projects.
I agree, I would rather spend $ on more patterns! It is very addicting!
I have been stitching since I was 13 years old and I am in my middle 60’s.
I have Done Crewel Work - Regular Stamped Cross Stitch - String Art - Speed Tufting - Latch Hook - Stamped Embroidery - Quilting - Crochet - Paint By Number - Made my Own Clothes - Broom Lace - Counted Cross Stitch.
I have made in the past two - 60 inch round Pineapple Table cloths out of the real fine Aunt Martha’s White Crochet Thread using like 00 Size Crochet Hook - I have made a Crochet Sweater - Crochet Slippers - Lots of Crochet Afghans using the Granny Squares and also just using a Double Crochet Stitch. I have made Crochet Mittens as well.
Now I am crocheting a Afghan using the Double Crochet Stitch out of very pretty soft Baby Yarn.
My Mom taught me so much in craft stuff and I also help her make her little wooden things that she made from a Kit that she got from a old old company called Love Crafts that no longer exist. She would get a kit once a month and we would sit at the Kitchen Table in the evenings and she would let me paint since it was easy to do and since I was only 13 at the time.
I made my own clothes from Blazers to Pants to Skirts - To Shirts - To Dresses. I loved sitting down and making my own clothes with my Mom’s Help. I got to go in her Sewing Room and make my own clothes using her Sewing Machine and her Iron and Ironing Board.
In 1980 my Parents and I and my younger brother went to K-Mart. I took my money that I got for doing Chores - And I bought a small Counted Cross Stitch Kit which was a Owl.
After we got home I sat down on my bedroom floor and I taught myself to do Counted cross Stitch. I had that Owl done in one hour from start to finish.
To this day I still have the Pattern that the Kit came with - To This Day I still have my Little Owl that I made.
Went from doing small counted cross stitch patterns to Medium size patterns to Full Coverage - Complicated - Hard Patterns.
My Biggest Complicated Project that I have done is “Nativity” by Mar Bek - Serendipity Designs. This is a 5 Panel Huge Project. I even bought the special frame that is just for this Pattern. I paid on the frame so much per month until I had it paid off. It was expensive even back in the early 2000. By the time I had this Huge Project done the Frame was paid for in full.
My LNS got it framed for me and each Panel had its own special size so it would fit and than the frames themselves would hook together on the sides. You can take them apart if you want to.
This project took 60 Skeins of DMC Thread - 80 Skeins of Krenik Metallic Threads.
I had this done in exactly two years from start to finish. I did not quit on it one time. This was the only project I worked on during that time.
I gave it to a Former Pastor and his family one year for their Christmas Present.
The funny part was - is that my Church knew that I was making this for our Pastor at that time. They kept it a Secret for two whole years. Him and his family had no inkling that I was making this for them during those two years. He Collects Nativity things so that is why I made this for him and his family. They nearly died when they came to my house to get it. They could not believe it. The Congregation got to see the Whole Nativity Scene in is Frames standing up during one weekend when they were gone.
My Church did ask me if I would be willing to make it for the Church and I said No. it is s lot of hard work in this project and I literally had to re-write some of the Instructions for this pattern so I would not mess anything up.
The Nativity Project is my most Complicated Difficult Project I have done so far since 1980 when I began my Counted Cross Stitch Journey.
Using the Pinking Shears to keep the Edges from Fraying is a good idea. I just bought a pair of them last year. They were on Sale.
I just bought s brand new Iron from Amazon so I will be getting that on Tuesday.
I am going to take my Christmas Money this year and buy me a better Sewing Machine which I will get from Joann’s Fabrics. I have a Singer but it does not sow like it is suppose to.
Love all of your WIPS - You both are making great progress on them.
Take Care & Happy Stitching
❤️🤗🧵🪡🧵❤️
Thank you so much for the stories! I enjoyed them all. I do not think I would have resttiched such a large project as the nativity again either! 80 skeins of Krenik??? No way for me.
I love all the crafts you have enjoyed. It is sure fun to try all the things. And how you did all those things with your mom is very special.
@@UnfinishedStitches - Thank You So Much - Yes - My Mom and I spent every evening doing some kind of Craft together and it was a very special time every single time. She was my Step Mother and she raises me and my younger brother from Babies on up and she adopted us through the Court and we loved her so much. She was the only Mother that we knew.
@@lindaklinedinst9236 She must have beena an amazing woman! You were lucky to have her.
@@UnfinishedStitches - She was very amazing and she was a very excellent cook and so was my Dad. I miss both of them. Thank You ❤️
@@lindaklinedinst9236 Hugs to you :)
Excellent flosstube! I really, really enjoy both of you!! Please keep them coming!
That is so kind and thanks for joining us!
Love, love, love you ladies!!! I am so bummed I'm going to miss the virtual stitch/chat but celebrating my little step brother's 40th birthday. Hopefully I can jump in on the next one!
We will miss you but hope to see you on the next one!
Hi again ladies...I was so happy to see another video pop up of you guys...
I am so happy to see flosstubers that love aida...I love aida & monaco...I love the way linen looks but my eyes aren't what they once were haha...getting older...🤣
Thank you for sharing...all of your pieces looks great...I love Madison's Snow Village on that 16ct blue...I am not going to restart mine lol
Have a great week! 😊
Oh, no restarting unless it is a desperate situation girl!
Thank you so much for this awesome video!! I enjoyed you both! I appreciate your attitude about stitching. It totally is my jam. So fun!!
Thanks for meshing with our jam!
So glad I finally found you again Curly Girl! I was missing you and thought maybe you had put FT on the wayside for awhile. Trying to catch up on your new combined channel. Loving of course everything I’ve watched so far. It’s so hard to watch all of the fabulous Flosstubers! I enjoyed the last episode when you were together. I recently was able to get my youngest daughter started on a project and she is in Colorado. This is why I started watching you due to the Colorado connection. I live in Iowa. Both of your projects are wonderful! I recently finished WRM, going to frame it myself. And yes the orange stickers get me every time at HL!
Thanks for making me feel better about those orange stickers! Yay for Colorado! I hope you get to visit each other often and thank you for finding us again!
I just found your floss tube channel and I love it. I’m also a Aida girl. I tried and tried the other fabrics and they are not for. I watch crime too. I’ve watch crime stuff since I was around 12. I can’t get enough of it it is so good. See you next week. I’m going to watch all the last videos. Have a great day.🥰
Yeah for Aida stitchers! Thank you for watching, we are so glad you enjoyed our update! Happy stitching!
You ladies have super busy! Was fun to see all the things…keep ‘em coming.
Thanks for spending your time with us!
Love your flosstube! So happy to see Aida stitchers. Was going to stop watching flosstube because it felt like I didn’t belong with all the linen stichers who stitch on 36, 40 and higher count. Started stitching in 1981 when I stitched a first Christmas stocking for my son. I continued to stitch through out the years but mostly Christmas ornaments. Do to poor vision I don’t have a choice but to stitch Aida mostly 14. Thanks again. Love your finishes!❤
Thank you so much! We can relate to that. We both thought we were the only ones stitching on Aida. Linen is beautiful, but we just enjoy the stitching process so much more on Aida. Thanks for watching and happy stitching!
Stitched in 80’s stitching bears and the Paula Vaughn series. Then started quilting and just picked it back up about a year and a half ago. I’m a total Aida stitcher, primarily 16 ct.! I’m in Nebraska and we have lousy weather every Thursday. It’s Thursday and snowing. 🙁 I’m so wanting spring 🌷! You two are so fun! Love your Liberty Inn!!! I almost always zig zag my edges or sometimes I use fray check.
Welcome back to cross-stitching! We love 16ct as well! We are so over the snow and ready for spring as well! Glad you enjoyed our crafty update, thank you for watching!
Oh my gosh Aida girls I only stitch on Aida because I can’t see at all on the linen. Stitched back in the 90s then had kids and stopped just picked it up again about 2 years ago and I am in love. The patterns are amazing I am such a collector of patterns 😁. Have lots of wips but love touching them all. Great video can’t wait to go back and watch the back videos.
Yeah for Aida stitchers!!! We love going through our WIPS, it brings so much inspiration! Thanks for watching and happy stitching!
I cross stitched in the 80s also. Hate back stitching! Came back in 2020. Am obsessed!
It is so very addicting!
Great information ladies!! Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words!
Thanks for another great video!!
Thank you for joining us!
So love your flosstubes. I am not feeling bad now about all the different type projects I am doing. Also, you look like sisters NOT mother and daughter.
You are both so motivational, now I have to spend tr
He rest of the day going through my projects and rethinking what to work on. Love you both. Be safe Bonnie in your travels. Hugs from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Linda
The begining of the month is such a new refreshing start! Thanks for the compliment about us being sisters. I am love it, Madison might not :) Naw, she doesn't care!
Glad getting on the mend, maddison! That liberty in love it ...I'm adding to my list! Had a nice visit.. missed 1st live hope was great ! Hope I can catch next one ! Have a great one you 2!
I hope you make the next one too Jamjams!
Love you two and your videos. Love your xstitching and colors. Is Curly Girl still a flosstube? Thinking this is now your flosstube? Love it! I live in Hagerstown, MD, about 70 ish miles from Baltimore. I am 70. Started cross stitching maybe early 1980’s. Still have lots of those patterns. Did a good many things. I got into quilting, rubber stamping, love card making. I can’t draw so I think that’s part of why cross stitching and rubber stamping appeals. I did craft shows some, selling cards, rubber stamps, sewn things. I got a renewed interest in xstitch during Covid. I started watching flosstube. It relaxed and helped me destress. I started buying some xstitch patterns again. I’ve had some health issues and haven’t actually started doing above mentioned things again but I sure hope to. For now I’m watching, hoping, dreaming. Enjoy seeing you two working. What a gift it is to work at crafts with your Mom. I’ve worked some with mine in the past but no zoom then so we worked long distance and when we visited each other. She made quilts for her family, and I often helped her choose patterns and fabric. I worked part time in a quilt shop for awhile. Helped me see fabric AND buy it. I love fabric. My Mom was a wonderful seamstress, sewing lots of clothes for me! Miss her! 🌲🌲⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much for watching! Curly Girl is no longer a floss tube. We changed the name to Unfinished Stitches since we are doing it together! Wow, we are close! We love all those crafty hobbies. It's impossible to have just one hobby. That is very special that you got to share your love of crafts with your mom.
Beautiful podcast…loved everything you shared…after having Lupus and three strokes it took me a while to recover to cross stitch again…I still have energy problems and really enjoy what everyone is stitching…best wishes and happy stitching ❤❤
Thank you for spending your time with us! Keep working at it, that must be very challenging.
Just found you! Enjoyed so much - going back to watch older episodes!!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!
You might try adding a 1/4” or 1/2” red ribbon on top of the straight edge of the green check on the snowmen appliqué. I cross stitched from 1985 to the early 2000’s and then started again in 2022 when I found flosstube, samplers and linen. Great video. Thank you.
Great idea! I will definitely be doing something different with that border the more I look at it.
I began stitching in my teens I enjoy cross-stitch and embroidery. Just back at it for something to do while watching shows. Working on a quick bee kind chart at this time.
Oh I love that chart! I think I started it last year?
I so love your attitude and energy. You have so much fun with your stitching but are still goal oriented, which I can get behind. I started stitching in high school, right about 30 years ago. I really quit for a bit after college. I've stitched off and on over the years, but have not touched it at all in the past 5 years, since my daughter was born. I'm a knitter and crocheter, and everyone is doing temperature blankets, but that felt like too much for me, and a temperature stitch showed up in my feed. I had a package of 14 count white Aida, so just had to buy floss (which is much cheaper than yarn) so I went for it. I just fell in love with the process of stitching. I'm hooked for sure and trying to find a good balance between all the hobbies.
Thank you for the kind words! We love our goals, they just help motivate us! Stitching is such a relaxing hobby, and how fun for you to get back into it after all those years! Glad you have several hobbies that bring you joy!
I am from Belle Fourche in the Black Hills, we have a lot of wonderful quilt shops around here. I also drive for work. So I will think of you during our fun winters. Be safe. Love all your projects. I tend to never have more then 5 or 6 going at a time. I to only do Aida. But have gotten a little even weave to try. But I do love my Aida. I want to try 20 count Aida, maybe here soon.
Oh I love Belle Fourche, I love a little coffee shop their that has the best hand pies!
Bonnie, on the 7 snowmen....a thought....u could put wool pennies on the hills of the border to break it up. It will look lovey whatever u do.
OOhhh, nice idea! I do love pennies.
Thank you for a very enjoyable video! I love that quilt, its gorgeous. I also use Aida and stitch what calls to me, no plans as I never stitck to them!! LOL Take care, stay safe and keep stitching !!!
No plans...that is a plan! Love it!
Thank you ladies another great video so glad I found you all. I will see if I can get in on that on Sunday. If not have a great week see ya later.
Thanks for joining us! Great name by the way!
Love you blue inn Madison!!
Thank you so very much!
I did my first cross stitch piece an ornament for my mom for Christmas in 2021 but was way overwhelmed by a difficult piece. I tried again in summer 2022 and haven't stopped since. I started a Flosstube in December called the 502 stitcher.
I also want to say thanks for saying its ok to do adia. That's what I stitch on. I haven't tried many difficult patterns because of that. A few flosstubes ago Madison showed a Prairie Schooler and the Halloween Quaker on adia opened my eyes that its ok for me to do bigger projects on adia. Thank you!
We will have to come and check you out! I made a note of your channel and will come visit!
I just found your channel! I was watching along on this video and thought, "I like these two". Then you said you had 53 kitted projects and I thought, "I love them"! Yep, I found my people! I'm not sure what my total wip and kitted up is currently but it's way up there! Going to binge watch your previous videos! My mom stitches too! I am also a quilter and crocheter.
Oh yippie! Welcome to the club! We are so happy you joined us! Thanks for watching :)
I had done tapestry when I was much younger, but I just started cross stitch last year. I am trying to do some linen projects this year. I have been quilting for several years and caught the cross stitch bug while watching quiliter videos on youtube.
Cross stitch can defiantly be addicting, we always want to start all the new projects. Good luck with your linen projects, that will be fun!
Ladies another great video. I love seeing your projects. It gives me a chance to catch a new pattern (like I need more). I don't have a store that I can shop for patterns and materials, so my shopping is limited to online shopping. I'm a hands-on person that I like to see the charts, colors, etc. I just ordered a PDF chart, for me it will be one of the largest pieces I have ever done. It has a beautiful verse which is a large part of the pattern. The problem is the stitching for the lettering is "petite cross stitching". If I had the pattern in hand, I probably wouldn't have purchased it. I have already torn out more than I have stitched, needless to say this is already frustrating. Do you mostly shop online? You always have beautiful fabric for your projects which can make a project. Thank you for answering my question using the corner stitcher. That is on my list, I think that it would make it easier way to start a project. Also, on my list is to find a journal I love this idea of tracking your goals, monthly projects. So glad to see you showed your journals again. You two are adorable, so enthusiastic. Look forward to seeing you again. Madison thank you for the conversion of Winter Rose Manor, that is on my wish list to buy. Pamela A / PA
Hi Pamela! Thanks for joining us and staying with us! We both shop on line and at local needle shops. It is super hard to do on line shopping, sometimes you never know what you are getting. I have thrown away a piece I bought that turned out to be really see through and just terrible. It was such a bummer.
Love that you guys love Aida! I was feeling like I was the only one. 16-18 count is my jam.. 😁 I try to branch out but it’s out of my comfort zone for sure. Thanks for making me feel better about it! ❤
Thanks for joining us!
I agree with you. I always felt I was the only one. Love 16 or 18 Count, but mostly 16 count.
I just found you guys. So wonderful! I love your energy. I have been stitching more off than on for last 30 years (but I got into it big time when I found floss tube about 4 years ago. I started my own floss tube 4 years ago, but am still trying to crack that magical 1000 subs. It is harder to do in Australia!)
Thanks for watching and sharing. I will head over and take a watch and subscribe!
Thanks for a great video. I am starting the Plum Street Liberty Inn after seeing your color conversion. Thank you for the inspiration.
I am so glad you like it and thank you!
I do have an inventory of all of my patterns and indicate if it is just a pattern, pattern & beads, pattern & floss, kitted or any combination. It is great - because when I am dying to start something new, I have a list of needle-ready projects. LOL
Fantastic idea to record the actual items you have kitted.
I love the diversity of your works! Keeps us sane! 😂😂. Keep up the good work!
Right! Thank you for joining us!
Thelma from NZ writes: Hello lovely ladies, how lovely to see you both. Hope you both are well and so glad to hear that Madison is feeling much better. I am listening to your video right now and would like to make a comment, what a brilliant idea to put backing on a finished cross stitch project. Yes, it does look after some of the loose thread and makes it more secure from unraveling. BTW, apart from cross stitching and quilting, do either of you have other interests such as painting by numbers or vintage embroidery? Thank you for allowing me to ask question. Apollo and Gus are adorable!! Greetings from NZ to Bonnie and Madison.
Thank you so much for watching! We are glad you liked our tip to back up your finished project. It really helps! Madison enjoys drawing and we both enjoy paper crafting/scrapbooking! We also both used to do hand embroidery with the stem stitch, but now we mainly cross stitch. The pups send their love! Happy stitching Thelma!
I am new to your channel and I was surprised when you made the comment about being mother and daughter. I had absolutely no idea!! I honestly just thought that you were friends. That is super cool!!!
Haha, you are now my best friend! bonnie
Fun to see your enthusiasm for stitching! I have been stitching for about 50 years. You are so right about the amount of patterns available! I definitely will never have enough time to stitch all that I have on my stash already. I have used 32 linen but have been finding 18 count is more comfortable. Many dyers have made Aida really attractive in colors and texture.
Oh they really have given us some nice selections on aida counts with their hand dying. So happy about that.
I started cross stitching about 2 years ago. I did Aida14 all the time. I’ve recently switched and now my favorite cloth is 25ct Lugana. There are so many patterns to choose from; I have about 10 projects going at a time. Love to do the slow stitching in the evening.
I am glad you found the cloth you love! That is important, we have to love it or we hate it!
I also am doing glitter village and I had a lot of struggle with that fence too.
Thanks for making me feel better!
Madison I ordered The Liberty Inn chart after you showed yours with the conversion on the house...I love yours! I have not ordered a chart in years as I just got back into cross stitching in October 2022. I'm only using Aida because my eyes are not that good these days. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much for watching! Aida is much friendlier on the eyes.
I jhave those scissors from my dental days . Used them for taking out stitches after surgery but great for cross stitch
Oh that makes sense! Yes, they work great for removing any type of stitches....hahaha
Lots of snow here in NB Canada also. I hope this will be the last month of snow.
I hope so too!
You two are the best. I am 82 and 14count aida is all I use and good ole DMC. I learn good ideas for from you two. God Bless from Kansas.
Oh Hi Elizabeth in Kansas! That is so wonderful you still enjouy your craft! I want to be like you when I grow up! bonnie
I have been cross stitching off and on since the late 80’s. I worked back then at a local cross stitch and framing shop. At the same time I was beginning my career as a respiratory therapist a big city hospital and cross stitching and crocheting were my happy and calming place. I learned so much at the time by working at the cross stitch shop. The owner would teach me and let me help with the framing part of the shop and to this day i do my own framing using lots and lots of pins to stretch the piece out, use only acid free products and more.
Over the past 10 years I have love cross stitching again. Plum Street, Country Cottage, Modern Folk Embroidery are some of the designers that have helped me fall in love with it all again. In addition, the hand dyed aida fabrics out there have also helped. I like linen, but the older I get I realize that stitching on 14 and 16 count Aida bring me joy. No special tools needed. I stitch in hand and Aida is my sweet spot for even stitches and low stress.
That is really cool that you learned how to do your own framing! We love all those designers as well, there are so many fun patterns to choose from these days. We are all about making stitching fun and relaxing, so I'm glad you switched to Aida to bring you joy!
I started poking around in 2020 and started stitching smalls for my table and that is where I’m at now. I love Aida. And love seeing Apollo. ❤I quilted for 25 years and can’t wrangle al that fabric now.
Hi Kathy! Thanks for loving Apollo :)
Wrangling that quilting fabric can get cumbersome at times for sure.
I forgot to comment on Madison’s beautiful finish on PSS piece. Your Inn color choice is so perfect! It really transforms the piece!
Thank you so very much!
Your excitement over your crochet and bargains in hobby lobby had me smiling. But I agree with what you said stitch what you want and just plan but don’t make things too rigid. We stitch for fun and you two definitely have this in abundance.
Fabulous floss tube, keep em coming ❤
Thanks so much for your kind words!
You are doing great with your joint flosstube. It's interesting that you are both stitching so many of the same thing. I'm one of those that stitched 30 years ago and picked it up again one year ago. In between, I have done all the other things-quilted, knit, scrapbook, etc. etc. Have a great stitchy week.
It seems like once you get a craft bug...you want to try everything! I sure do. Thanks for sharing.
I love your flosstubes! You have the best projects going and are so insightful with your tips.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Always always love watching your floss tube. I stitch on Aida too. Would be nice to see your project bags for sale because i love your choice of fabric designs. Your temperature Tree colors are beautiful. Could you tell us the colors/temp gauges? Madison your hawk run hollow is amazing!
Thank you so very much! I really intended to make bags for sale, but I never have enough time!
Great video. Beautiful projects. Have a great and happy stitching!
Thank you so very much! Happy stitching to you as well!
Great flosstube ladies! My fav ct is 16 also. It's just the right coverage and it's to see. I started xstitching in the early 80's, my mom taught me, she was a huge crafter. I love your ideas on keeping track and on working on projects monthly. It will make the WIP pile not so daunting! 😂🤪 I tried to find you guys on IG and FB, with no avail. The link for IG didn't work. Is there maybe a typo in the link you posted? Thanks! See you next flosstube, maybe on the zoom if I know how to find it. 🤗🩵🪡
Thank you for watching. We love 16 ct! Glad you were inspired by our goals! You can join our live by just going to our RUclips channel and clicking on the live stream. It's very easy to join! Oh no! We are not the best at posting on IG, and we don't have a FB. Here is the IG link, we will fix it in the post! instagram.com/unfinishedstitches/
I love the two of you together!! Hoping for many for flosstubes
Ahh, thank you so much!
Hi fellow Co girl. Im in the southwest corner.
I love your projects styles. I'm an Aida girl also. I started back into cross stitching a couple of years ago. I only have about 3 projects that are WIPS.
I finished a Little House Needle works series of Hometown Holiday. Made 6 buildings in a long line and had trouble lining them up and owing where to put the trees. Just heard you talking about your concerns about the little houses you were working on.
I love that you are a mother daughter duo. Keep up the flosstube.
Hi CO sister! Only 3 wips!!! WOW, you are a new mentor for me!
I really enjoyed this video and I subscribed ❤ you girls like all the things that I enjoy working on! I’ll look forward to each episode 👍
Thank you so much for joining us!
I started cross-stitching when I was 9 years old in Vacation Bible School where we stitched our names on a bookmark. When my father saw how interested I was, he continued to teach me various stitches on fabric and canvas. 50 years later, still stitching!
That is such a wonderful story about your dad! I love it and thanks for sharing.
My one year flossiversary will be this April! I've completed a few small pillows and one bigger bluebird stitch. I like to work on one big project and then sprinkle in a smaller one. Right now, I'm working on The Anniversary by Lila Studios. Started it on Valentine's Day and hoping to finish by our wedding anniversary in May. This is a great hobby!!
I am so glad to hear you love it too! It is so soothing and addictive.
Great video, ladies! All the WIPs are just lovely. I like your rotation “technique” of picking out your projects at the start of each month. I look forward to joining you on Sunday!
I am so glad you will be joining us on Sunday! I lam ooking forward to it very much.
Thank you so much for answering my question about the supplies you use on a previous episode. The Sullivan needles are a game changer - love them ♥️
I did a lot of cross stitch in the 80’s when “country” decorating was a big thing. But, I stopped and now I’m a dedicated cross stitcher and loving all of the new patterns.
I have a question about the “For My Friend” book by Blackbird Designs. It’s out of print and I’m having trouble locating a copy, any suggestions? Thank you!
Love 💕 your Flosstube Videos 💕💕
Those needles are the best! They really help in finding that hole easily. Is it out of print? I did not know that!
I did see on 123stitch that it says notify me when in stock, maybe try that. Maybe they are reprinting it, I know they have been reprinting many of their charts/books.
Thank you for sharing ladies! Great finishes and wips! Happy stitching!
Thank you for joinin us!
Enjoyed your video ladies! I too have returned after stitching in the 80’s. Can’t keep up with everything I want to stitch. So many great designers. I also wool appliqué and quilt. Love that you show yours as well.
Thanks for saying you like seeing the "other" things we work on. It is just fun to share any craft!
Fun time with the both of you. Mother and Daughter time is awesome! I am fairly new to cross stitch since November 2020. A quilter for years, wish I had started x stitching in my younger years, but never too late as I’m liking it a lot. I’ve even gifted a x stitch project (and framed) for Christmas. Plan on getting the Liberty Inn chart, Madison’s came out beautiful! Thanks for a great time!
Never too late to start something new! Thanks for joining us.
You two are so cute! I love how you are so excited about each project!
I'll be looking forward to the "LIVE" and seeing what you pull out to stitch.
Happy Stitching !
Thank you for joining us!
I am coming up to 38 years as a stitcher. But I had big chunks of time that I didn’t stitch due to the busyness with having four kids and a teaching career. So I picked up stitching again in I believe 2018 and it’s been a huge part of my life now! We are empty-nesters so I have a lot of stitching time!
Those kids DO take up a lot of time :)
I am 58 so I actually began cross stitching back in the 80s and like Bonnie, I quickly came to realize that there were not a lot of patterns that I was really drawn to (or at least not nearly as many as compared to today's standards). And back then there were also not as many fabric and fabric color choices as there are today or not even as many floss options. I got back into cross stitching during the pandemic when I was forced to stay home much of the time and I continued working on things up until about a year ago when I again decided to take a step back. I had actually quit my job and I just did not have the extra income to be spending on all of the things.
I have to say that I am thrilled to hear that you are Aida stitchers. I used to be (back when I started) but when I came back in 2020 I just found the Aida that I was purchasing to be very stiff and difficult to work with. So I made the switch to lugana (25 and 28 count) stitching 2 over 2. It took me a bit to get the hang of it, but I stuck with it and overcame the challenge. I have tried stitching on linen but was extremely frustrated and did not like the results. And at 58, my eyesight is not what it used to be and so even with wearing readers, I feel like the 25 and 28 count lugana fabric is about the most of what I can handle.
Sometimes in watching other Flosstube channels I feel almost as if they look down on people who stitch on Aida or Lugana. So I have felt at many times like my stitching or projects were not good enough and I think that is one of the things that I really love about your channel. I just find you to be more relatable to me personally and that is something I really appreciate.
Thank you so much for all those kind words. I feel the same, looked down upon by some people because I am an aida gal. Even a shop I went into tried to get me to buy linen. No thank you. I just can not do it and I do not want to! Happy stitching aida friend!
I only stitch on Aida as I can't see on the linen. I understand when you say you feel looked down on for not stitching on linen. I am 70 years young, stitched back in the 80s then got busy with work and raising my children. When my husband passed 10 years ago I got back into stitching to help fill my time as i live by myself now. I have since retired and so enjoy my stitching. I will continue on Aida as bbn I stitch for my joy not to impress anyone else! So glad there are other Aida girls out there.
Love the video. Was great to see you both. I’m an Aida stitcher also. I really liked the wool appliqués you showed. Can’t wait to see your next one.
Thanks for joining us and your kind words!
I came over from Nichol S. Flosstube and love your channel. After seeing Early Americans I decided that I need to do that. Where would I find more information on what fabric you are using, and where can I see a finished one stitched altogether? It's so beautiful. Your stitches are beautiful.
Thank you for coming over for a visit! I am using a 16 ct Fiber On A Whim color Cafe Late.
www.littlehouseneedleworks.com/categorynavigation/earlyamericans.html
is where there is a bit of information on doing it as one piece.
Hello!!! I just love you two! New subscriber and I have binged all your videos because it is so refreshing to see aida stitchers!!! I used to push myself to stitch on smaller and smaller counts in an effort to keep up with the jones' and I was beginning to HATE the craft that I loved so much. So I put it all away. I've been stitching since I was 10. I'm 40 now. My story is very similar though, I felt like all the patterns were geese and teddy bears! Lol. Then I discovered flosstube, but everyone was stitching 36, 40, 46ct linen. And I JUST CANNOT! It's not worth the little sanity I have left! Lol 😆 I have four young daughters and they are very glad that I've gone back to aida....hahahaha!!!! I yell a whole lot less, it's my therapy. So thank you for reminding everyone to stitch on what you LOVE! ❤️ Also I paused the video immediately and ordered some of those scissors with the hook from you, super cool! I was too late for the unstitcher. But will order when you restock. Glad to know you have an Etsy! So sorry so long....glad to meet you both and looking forward to more!!!! I apologize for any spelling or grammar errors! In a hurry this morning!
I was hopping in with this same sentiment - THANK YOU for making it “ok” to use Aida and DMC. Long time solo stitcher, new to “modern” stitching and feeling so peer pressured into linen and small counts - like there is no point in stitching a sampler on anything but linen. Yay for Aida stitchers!!!
I here you girl! I was so frustrated when I tried to come back and everyone was doing small counts. I could not see and hated it very much. And I could see Madison haveing so much fun on her aida! What was wrong with me! Thanks for visiting the shop. I am doing a big order today to stock up.
@@bjordan2915 Yes!! Yippie for aida!
New subscriber, enjoyed your chit chat and projects!
Thank you for spending time with us!
Nature is imperfect it is okay the tree and branches are no perfect.
You are so right! Thank you for watching!
Hello. New subscriber and I really enjoyed your channel. The variety that you share is just wonderful. I have the Snow Village on my wish list to start that Madison is working on. Is it possible for you to share the DMC colors that she decided to use as a substitute? What she showed us was so pretty. I am looking forward to your live on Sunday! Thank you
Hello! Welcome to our channel, thank you so much for watching! Here are my DMC color conversions for Snow Village. I list the called for color first - then my DMC conversion:
Cherry Tomato - 347
Jolly Holly - 368
Tea & Biscuits - 730
Hickory Sticks - 3031
304 - 816
319 - 3345
646 - 646
722 - 922
869 -869
3828 - 3828
White - B5200
I love to watch you girls together I get lots of ideas and I love to hear your plans & ideas. I’ve actually been stitching for about 40 years I was a little slow in the beginning and then as I had more time after I retired I really went to town with it. I actually taught my mother How to Crosstitch which became her passion in her later life and she Crosstitched constantly until she passed three years ago , so I was so happy I was able to do that.😅 I stitch mainly on 16 count Aida , I started on 14 count but later on I didn’t like the coverage so I switched to 16 count which I absolutely love I cannot do Linen either Bonnie And since I Crosstitch for enjoyment I’m like why put myself in that predicament😂😂
I do have a question about the SF 101 (Is that correct?) Can you get that at Hobby lobby and does it iron on or you said it was adhesive? Thank you so much. Love your videos
Sorry about your mom. I am glad you have good memories with her and your time together.
SF101 from Pellon is sold at hobby lobby. I buy it off the bolt with all the other interfacings. It is iron on. So there is adhesive on one side only.
@@UnfinishedStitches thank you so much for taking the time to answer me😊 love your videos😊
Love your channel. You are so enthusiastic ❤Bought the same fabric for my Map of Hawkrun because I love yours so much. 😮 Did you need to change any floss colors because of the darker gold? My grown daughter has started to stitch and I am enjoying that so much. I have no friends that stitch so I am excited about that ❤
It is so fun when you can enjoy something with your daughter. Madisons choice of that fabric is perfect. She says she did not change any floss colors.
I agree with Bonnie…I just came back to Cross Stitch after many years ! The patterns today are beautiful! Love the Patriotic patterns! Great job gals…keep up the great content ! Also loved your Liberty Inn, Madison! Could you tell me the DMC conversion colors? Thank you!
Welcome back to cross stitch! Thank you so much for watching! I used the following DMC conversion colors:
Wood Rose - 632
Shaker White - 644 (I used this for everything the pattern called for EXCEPT the house. I swapped in 3768 for the house)
Oatmeal - 712
Piney Woods - 730
Garden Gate - 3021
Tin Bucket - 3031
Cottage Blue - 3756
Brethren Blue - 3768 (I used this for everything the pattern called for and the house.)
Cherry Bark - 3857
@@UnfinishedStitches Thank you so much, Madison. I enjoy your RUclips and will be joining you on Sunday! 💜