Rosanna! What a wonderful first Flosstube! I loved seeing your finishes, wips and haul. LNS''s are all truly magical, and each one has it's own personality and charm. I try to visit different ones on our travels and it's so fun to see all the different designers' patterns and new patterns (to me) from familiar designers. Have fun on your cross stitch journey and I hope you become as addicted as the rest of us! I'm looking forward to seeing Flosstube #2. Take care.
Hello Rosanna! 🤗 Amazing finishes and WIPs! ♥️ You didn’t wade in cautiously…you dove in head first…and what a success! 👍 I love those vintage magazines! There are several designs that are beyond beautiful! The Santas of Fables & Fantasy is at the top of my list and seeing yours gives me the itch to start it! 🤭 I’ve subbed and am now going to binge and catch up on your progress! You’re funny and a joy to watch!
Aww, thanks for watching that first video. I was nervous! The Santas of Fable and Fantasy turned out amazing. It was a complicated project but worth it.
Bless You tube's algorithms! You popped up on my feed this morning and I loved watching you. I am a beginner too and it was so helpful to hear you describe the things you learned in your first projects. I loved your projects, you truly have a gift for this type of handwork. I subscribed, please keep them coming.
Welcome to FlossTube, Rosanna! I can't believe your choice ("Celtic Christmas") for your first project. Congratulations on finishing it - and all of us veteran cross stitchers were probably laughing out loud (in a loving way) when you were lamenting that it took you so long to finish it. Some of us (including myself) have been working on some WIPs for months if not years. One of mine ("Kimono Row") is in its 25th year with my hope to finishing it next year! I dream of finding treasure like you did at a thrift store. I stumbled on a horde of rare Mirabilia patterns last summer at a thrift store last year, and still shake my head at the bounty, and quietly send my thanks to whoever parted with them so I can one day make them come to life on fabric. Take care, and please keep making videos and tell us your story. Happy holidays.
Wow, that would be very cool to find a stash of Mirabilia at a thrift store. I admire all of those patterns but haven't started one yet. Maybe someday! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your discoveries along the way. As a new cross stitcher myself, I enjoy watching many floss tubes, but sometimes I still need to learn things everyone else is already “in the know” about. I look forward to discovering more from you.
Wow what a gorgeous first few finishes I couldn't do that for my first finish beads would've scared me they still do lol you have such gorgeous stitching and what a great first flosstube 😊
Loved loved your flosstube! I’m so impressed with your projects. Your first project is beautiful. It’s amazing that you finished it so fast. That is surely a more difficult piece and to do it on black. WOW You should be so happy with yourself. Oh and the frame was perfect!!! Looking forward to watching you again. 🪡
Thank you so much for watching my video! I am hoping to have more in the future. Yes, the black aida was quite an experience but I love the end product!
Enjoyed your video. You've already ventured into the world of cross stitch. The Sanctuary is a beautiful design and you will love the learning new stitches and silk is yummy!!!! Can't wait to watch your next video. Be you!
❤! Great first video! I love that you as a new cross stitcher have jump in head first into linen and specialty stitches! The Drawn Thread project was probably donated by the stitchers family when the original stitcher passed away. What a find! Did you know that you have a doppelgänger here in floss tube! The Harbor Stitcher (Jennifer) and you look like you could be sisters or cousins! I’m so happy to be on the ground floor of your cross stitch journey!
Hahaha! I am a stitcher since 1982, and have all the " Cross Stitcn and Country Crafts" magazines. This was the magazine of the rime. They are a treasure that I look through from time to time. You wil find your taste changes and different things will call to you.
Those magazines have a vibe all unto their own. And every now and then in an issue you will see something that catches your eye and captures your imagination! I love the Santas that I'm working on but there are definitely a few more patterns that I have my eye on that are not Christmas related! Thank you for watching!
I can’t believe your first project was the Celtic lady on black fabric no less. Amazing and absolutely gorgeous!! Have fun with your magazines it’s so much fun going through old magazines I think. 0:02
The Celtic Lady was an endeavor, but now it is hanging on the wall for all time!! Very exciting! Thank you so much for watching. The magazines from the 80s are something else, but I love them!
Great job on your first floss tube. I can’t believe you’ve only been stitching 1 year!! Great job. This hobby is addicting . I love your choices. The magazine chart of the 5 Santa’s is on my list to do also. I may have to start it now. I love the Blue Flower . I have the chart you bought and she has an animal alphabet one with unusual animals I want to do this year. Great find at the thrift shop!!!! Most people never are that lucky! I look forward to your next video. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for watching! The Santas are really fun to stitch, but lots of fractional stitches. I am hoping to start one of my Blue Flower charts very soon!
Welcome and congratulations on your first floss tube! You are an incredible first time stitcher! Love both of your finished projects❤and your current wips. Hope to see more soon. Happy holidays.
Rosanna, such ambitious projects to start your cross stitch journey! And beautiful finishes! I think your magazines are a great find and i want to see what you find to conquer from them!
Hello from southwest Missouri. I'm very impressed with your first floss tube. Love your projects and wow what a piece for your first project. I have done a few of her designs and they are not easy so give yourself a big pat on the back. You presented yourself very well and I look forward to many more videos in the future. 👍
Congrats on your first FlossTube you did great. Your first projects are amazing and you fully finished them. You are pretty brave to be making changes when you are such a new stitcher. I still have trouble making changes. Your stack of vintage cross stitch magazines is a treasure. They probably have a lot of amazing patterns in them. Keep on stitching and making changes, you are a natural. I can see you one day designing your own patterns. Looking forward to your next video. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you for watching! Looking through the old magazines has been such a time warp but a lot of fun. There are definitely some treasures to be found in those!
Congrats on your 1st FlossTube! I really enjoyed it. Your finishes are amazing! I look forward to watching your cross stitch journey. Happy stitching, Sharon (Every Day Stitcher ☀️ on FlossTube)
Rosanna, in watching your first flosstube I'm compelled to comment. I was a cross stitcher some 30 years ago and gave it up due to all life stuff getting in the way, AND it didn't have flosstube around or the beautiful neat patterns and more things to do with your finished projects besides just framming like it does today. In any event I was on the hunt for some patterns to match my newly painted dining area in our kitchen and came across 2 of Madame La Fee's patterns. I bought them both and ALL the floss she uses and the fabric which you know is not a cheap endeavor (her patterns are rather pricey). Soon I experienced the exact same issues you have. I worked on the first one monogamously until I just couldn't stand it any longer. The confetti in each area was just too much and I just wasnt enjoying it, not to mention the frogging I had to do. There were area i ripped out numerous times. I have since abandoned both patterns. Who knows if I will ever pick them up again; but I'm okay with that. An expensive lessons. The work you have done on the projects you have shown in your flosstube is just outstanding. Keep stitching and find joy in all that you stitch. It is supposed to be a labor of love, not a chore; it's a hobby. Happy holidays, Pat Tackaberry.
Ahhhh, I am so glad I'm not the only one! A part of me loves the Madame La Fee designs and another part of me just thinks it is fatiguing. Thank you for watching my video!
Oh my goodness!!! Enjoyed your video so much. I almost dropped my needle when you showed your first project ever 😮 A Celtic lady! And stitched on black fabric!!!!! Wow!!!! Amazing!!! Look forward to following you on your stitching journey ❤
Oh my goodness! Your first Flosstube was amazing ! I can’t believe that your first project was on black fabric and the design you chose! Your projects are beautiful and I love those Santa’s. I had quite a collection of Cross Stitch magazines from the 80’s and actually gave them away many years ago, I could kick myself for doing that! Your other projects are lovely and I love The Blue Flower designs .I subscribed and look forward to following you in your journey !
Wow! What gorgeous and ambitious projects you tackled for your first ones! They look beautiful! I love the old cross stitch magazines - there are some really great patterns to be found in them ♥ You did a great job with your first video and I am looking forward to seeing your next one! Happy Stitching - Laura
It’s nice to “meet” you. Don’t feel bad about your magazine collection. I had all those magazines at one point (I subscribed for so many years) but have recently (past year or so) bid on several issues I wanted because I threw away an entire stack (at least 2 feet tall when stacked) about 20 years ago. There were some really cute charts in them and a few nice articles to read, too. Enjoy them.
I definitely enjoyed looking through the old magazines and I've had a lot of fun stitching the Santas of Fable and Fantasy. There are a few other patterns from the magazines that I would like to start, for sure! Thanks for watching!
Welcome to floss tube! I am impressed your first projects are challenging and beautiful! Nice job! Can’t wait to see what more you get done on the Santas! Tysm for sharing! 💖💖💖
Greetings from Nova Scotia in Canada 🇨🇦. You definitely didn’t choose easy projects for your first few but they’ve turned out beautiful. I loved seeing your stash of vintage magazines. I’m sure I’ve stitched several projects in them way back in the day. Happy stitching!
Your first Flosstube was so enjoyable! You have such beautiful pieces already done and framed. I love going back to the older magazines and stitching from those. They are oldies but goodies! Happy Stitching!
Impressive first stitching projects. They are beautiful. You should be very proud. I've noticed stitchers stitch 1 over 1 on 18ct with size 28 needle. Starting over may not be an option, but stitching should be fun!
Awesome job on your first piece. As for the Aida, soak it in medium warm to hot water to get the stiffness out. The fabric will become soft and easier to use.
Greetings from the Shetland Isles. You did great for your first video. I'm going to try my first in January. I don't think I'll do as good as you! And you've got 400 subscribers already! Good for you.
Welcome to Flosstube! Wow way to dive into the deep end right out of the gate. I've been stitching for 5 years and I'm still intimidated by my Mirabillia. I have a small start on it and haven't touched it since LOL. Your projects look great!! That Moonlight Sampler from Blue Flower is in my WIPs, I'm not very far because I stitch full coverage more, but I love it.
I am very intimidated by full coverage! I have so much admiration for anyone who tackles that. One of my goals for far in the future!!! And, yes, I am looking forward to Moonlight Sampler for sure!
Enjoyed your first flosstube! Some advice from a seasoned stitcher for fabric that shows white stitching really well - Summer Khaki and Dirty Linen are two linens I use that make white stitches pop.
Very nice, you have chosen some ambitious patterns. You might try doing a small or two in-between a large. You could also take a part of one of the large patterns like say a motif and put it on a small. The last one will be beautiful, but take your time and follow the directions carefully. Looking forward to your next flosstube. 😊
Hi Rosanna! Talk about baptism by fire! Head first into these beautiful projects! Good for you. You are a fantastic finisher as well! If you like working on Aida, Picture this Plus sells overdied fabrics that are very soft to work with. Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine was one of my favourite magazines. I am currently working on two Madame le Fee’s designs. I have subscribed and look forward to following your channel.🎄🪡🇨🇦
Thank you for watching! Best of luck with the Madame la Fee patterns! I always love to see them finished because when they are done they are exquisite! But they are a ton of work for sure!!!
Yes, washing the fabric is a great idea that I hadn't thought about until a couple people commented about that. I will do that to soften it up if I ever have such a stiff fabric again. Thank you so much for watching. New Zealand, wow!
Wow, I liked your video, you started with something so big. Good for you I think that is amazing. I have been working on the stocking you got the magazine the Cross stitch and country craft. I’ve been doing it for 3 year and yes the pattern is tiny.😅😂 that’s why I take long breaks. Thanks for the video. See you on the next one👏🏽👏🏽
Great first video. You are jumping in with both feet and knocking it out of the park. I'm going to search for that Drawn Thread pattern. Now you are an enabler. Well done.
You go girl!! Congratulations on a terrific first episode. You have some amazing work. I agree the snow globe needs a different background to let your stitching shine. Remember to just enjoy your work and the only person you need to please is yourself. Love the charts you shared. Looking forward to episode 2.
Thank you so much for watching! I will definitely be starting over on the snow globe. I already frogged out the original start and will be picking a different fabric. The good news is I can use the pale linen for another project! Happy stitching!
Thank you Enjoyed your first Floss tube! Wonder if I may ask would you consider selling a copy of your Santa pattern. I find that very interesting. Thanks Grace 😊
That is amazing --- a difficult project and on BLACK! WOW! I, too, didn't get all my crosses evenly done on my first project, and I am a total English language/literature geek! I love a good poem. Have you seen Blue Flower's Tyger, Tyger piece? I did that one. I also am working on a Madame La Fee piece. Are you on Instagram? Great job on your first Flosstube and all of your beautiful work!
Wow! I’m amazed at your first project. It’s gorgeous and the frame is perfect. It would take me 3 years! Do you follow Stitching Fae Flosstube? She stitches a wonderful variety of things including many of the fancy ladies like your Celtic Christmas and Halloween witch. You’ve done a fabulous job with your first Flosstube.😍
Nice job on your first Flosstube! And INCREDIBLE job on your first cross stitch! The only one who can see the mistakes is you! The only thing to remember about stitching is to STITCH WHAT YOU LOVE. It doesn't matter if it's an alpaca or a flower, as love as you are enjoying it, enjoy. There is a whole wide world of colored string out there! Such joy, and there are no rules, and no cross stitch police. Change colors, change fabrics, change your your mind. It doesn't matter, you are in charge! I love your red-haired ladies! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Thank you so much! I suspect there will be more red-haired conversions in my future!!! 😂 And, yes, I am all about stitching what you love. Life is too short to stick with unpleasant projects!!!
Wow! All I can say is WOW!! Amazing job on your first flosstube and your first cross stitch project was gorgeous! What an endeavor. So glad you shared your works keep going and happy stitching 🧵.
Boy, you were really ambitious with your first projects and they came out great (you're a natural)!! Definitely use those silk flosses to do that kit. I'm only finishing up Year 2 as a CSer (so also still a newbie) and I've yet to use all the floss from any project I've kitted up --- albeit, I've worked on a lot of smaller projects than you have, LOL! Even so, I'm sure if you use the floss for that kit, you will ALSO still have some left over to put in another project(s). Enjoy the journey (of stitching AND Flosstubing)!!
@@brightanddusty My first project was a small silk floss kit. Those threads feel sooo yummy as you needle them! However they are also more slippery than cotton floss and I too did not know back then that you were supposed to stitch in only one direction so the work is a little "knotty" looking in spots! I've finished enough pieces since that I know I will go back to it and should be able to finish it up this time around --- hopefully for the New Year as it's a Valentine's piece and I'd like to display it for the holiday in February.🙂
Wow! Celtic Christmas for your 1st project AND on black fabric. You are brave. Your first FLosstube is awesome. I am looking forward to your cross stitch journey. I’m in my 70’s and have been stitching over 50 years. Can I send you some patterns I have duplicates of? Great job!
You did really well on your first flosstube. I love your finishes! I also started out with some really ambitious projects when I started, with over 100 colors. Who knew it was going to be such a big deal. Your framing is beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to show us what you have been up to. Can't wait for next video.
Your stitching and the lady in the frame is amazing. Great stitching for a first stitch. And looks like a difficult stitch...your first video is amazing, cant wait to see your next video.. welcome to the flosstube community.. Happy Stitching 🎉🎉
Love your projects and finishes but girl never start with an old pattern! Leisure arts are the very worst! I stitched them in the 80’s it was about all I could get at that time however now, no thank you😊The good news, you can stitch any pattern now since you achieved a beautiful finish with one of those! Have a great Christmas❤
Haha, thank you! I can see the difficulties with a lot of the old patterns, but some of them are too cute! I also love so much of the modern stuff. Merry Christmas!
Great job! For the project with the nutcracker on the stiff fabric, try a smaller needle (bigger number, like 28) if you aren’t already using a 28 if your floss will fit in it.
Wowsers! When I see what you have accomplished in such a short time, I think go big or go home! You definitely go big and what you have finished is beautiful. I love the patterns you have selected although when I was a newbie (about 3 years back) I could have never stuck with your first project. You did soooo great! What an accomplishment! Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you so much! I did not know what I was getting into with the Celtic Christmas. But after I started I was pretty committed to it, despite my limitations as a first time cross stitcher!!!
Wow! They're all amazing and very 😮 to be your first projects. Regarding the right fabric and having to push your needle through... you can buy smaller needles to go through tighter fabrics. Looking forward to seeing your next flosstube 😊
Hello from Maine. I've been stitching for 25 years, and I am impressed with your beginnings of Cross Stitch! You took on some awesome projects to begin with. They are beautiful finishes! Your other projects are coming along and I am a new subscriber and you inspire me! Take care and Happy Holidays!!!
I think my first project was so big because I didn't know what I was getting into!! That being said I am looking forward to trying some of the new samplers coming out and just doing different things to decide what I like. Thanks for watching!
Good start with Cross Stitch and filming a floss tube. If you don’t already, I think you’d enjoy watching Jeanine the designer of The Blue Flower. She shares videos of her Greyhounds as well as a lot of things about the natural world. Merry Christmas! 🪡
Thank you so much! Awesome suggestion. I am going to find Jeanine of the Blue Flower on here. I didn't even think about searching for that. Merry Christmas!
Congrats on your first FlossTube you did great. As for the trouble you are having stitching the nutcracker, what size needle are you using? A finer needle might help.
Celtic Christmas is fantastic!!!! I Have the Fall Celtic Lady, only picture and pattern and is going to be my challenge 2024. Do you know if all the ladies are done on black fabric?
Amazing that you kept up with that first project! Black fabric is very difficult to see. You did a beautiful job with all projects and I love your choices. On some projects you can just select a section of it. Have fun with all those books. I started cross stitch 40 years ago and have trouble seeing small things now. I blow up directions, use colored pencils and grid the fabric. Have fun! I now use only 14 count aida.
I have decided it is not worth it to strain my eyes and I now I blow everything up! Plus, it makes it so much easier to count the squares. Thank you for watching!!! Yes, I should play around with some of those magazine patterns. They are so beautiful but also time consuming!!!
Rosanna...thanks for your sweet visit...beautiful FFO'S...really big projects...just beautiful...best wishes ❤❤
Thank you!
Your work on Celtic Christmas is just stunning! Welcome to Flosstube Rosanna,
Lovely video. I am beyond impressed by the size of your two finishes! Thanks for sharing and Happy Stitching!
❤ All your work. You are certainly ambitious in your first work choices. All so lovely. Keep on keepin' on. 😃
What a great lot of magazines!! I inherited several of those from my Mom, and I love them!! Welcome to Flosstube!! 😊
Rosanna! What a wonderful first Flosstube! I loved seeing your finishes, wips and haul. LNS''s are all truly magical, and each one has it's own personality and charm. I try to visit different ones on our travels and it's so fun to see all the different designers' patterns and new patterns (to me) from familiar designers. Have fun on your cross stitch journey and I hope you become as addicted as the rest of us! I'm looking forward to seeing Flosstube #2. Take care.
I can't believe you did the Celtics Christmas in such a short period of time! It is gorgeous!
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Talk about 'baptism by fire'.............. so well done you for finishing your Celtic Lady - she looks beautiful in that frame!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful first video! Thank you for sharing your projects. Your work is awesome!!!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful work. Glad I found your floss tube. Looking forward to the next one.😀
Thank you for watching!
Hello Rosanna! 🤗 Amazing finishes and WIPs! ♥️ You didn’t wade in cautiously…you dove in head first…and what a success! 👍 I love those vintage magazines! There are several designs that are beyond beautiful! The Santas of Fables & Fantasy is at the top of my list and seeing yours gives me the itch to start it! 🤭 I’ve subbed and am now going to binge and catch up on your progress! You’re funny and a joy to watch!
Aww, thanks for watching that first video. I was nervous! The Santas of Fable and Fantasy turned out amazing. It was a complicated project but worth it.
You didn’t exactly start with an easy project 😂. It’s beautiful, the framing is exquisite ❤
Thank you! I love that frame.
Wow! Your first project is fantastic. Great job. Enjoyed your first flosstube.
Thank you for watching!!!
Bless You tube's algorithms! You popped up on my feed this morning and I loved watching you. I am a beginner too and it was so helpful to hear you describe the things you learned in your first projects. I loved your projects, you truly have a gift for this type of handwork. I subscribed, please keep them coming.
Thank you for your kind words. I was very nervous for this first video! Thanks for watching 🙂
A very enjoyable first Flosstube. I love how courageous you are; your choice of projects is lovely! Thank you and greetings from Bavaria ♥
Welcome to FlossTube, Rosanna! I can't believe your choice ("Celtic Christmas") for your first project. Congratulations on finishing it - and all of us veteran cross stitchers were probably laughing out loud (in a loving way) when you were lamenting that it took you so long to finish it. Some of us (including myself) have been working on some WIPs for months if not years. One of mine ("Kimono Row") is in its 25th year with my hope to finishing it next year! I dream of finding treasure like you did at a thrift store. I stumbled on a horde of rare Mirabilia patterns last summer at a thrift store last year, and still shake my head at the bounty, and quietly send my thanks to whoever parted with them so I can one day make them come to life on fabric. Take care, and please keep making videos and tell us your story. Happy holidays.
Wow, that would be very cool to find a stash of Mirabilia at a thrift store. I admire all of those patterns but haven't started one yet. Maybe someday! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your discoveries along the way. As a new cross stitcher myself, I enjoy watching many floss tubes, but sometimes I still need to learn things everyone else is already “in the know” about. I look forward to discovering more from you.
There is nothing wrong with being brand new at something!!! That is what I'm learning, as a perfectionist myself. Thank you for watching my video!
Fantastic job, I enjoyed your video and I'll be watching for the next one. Beautiful finish!! 😮
Thank you so much for watching!
Wow what a gorgeous first few finishes I couldn't do that for my first finish beads would've scared me they still do lol you have such gorgeous stitching and what a great first flosstube 😊
Loved loved your flosstube! I’m so impressed with your projects. Your first project is beautiful. It’s amazing that you finished it so fast. That is surely a more difficult piece and to do it on black. WOW You should be so happy with yourself. Oh and the frame was perfect!!! Looking forward to watching you again. 🪡
Thank you so much for watching my video! I am hoping to have more in the future. Yes, the black aida was quite an experience but I love the end product!
I love your video. Very entertaining whole way through. Framing was perfect. A lucky find with that and the kit. Looking forward on your future video
Thank you for watching! I love that frame. Truly a one of a kind find!!!
Great job! You do such beautiful work im very impressed with your patterns 😊
Fantastic projects and congratulations on that Celtic Christmas finish! Just wow!
Happy Christmas to you and yours!
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!
Awesome finishes. Good job on your video., really enjoyed. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Enjoyed your video. You've already ventured into the world of cross stitch. The Sanctuary is a beautiful design and you will love the learning new stitches and silk is yummy!!!! Can't wait to watch your next video. Be you!
Thank you! I am very excited to work with silks. Definitely a first for me!!!
❤! Great first video! I love that you as a new cross stitcher have jump in head first into linen and specialty stitches! The Drawn Thread project was probably donated by the stitchers family when the original stitcher passed away. What a find! Did you know that you have a doppelgänger here in floss tube! The Harbor Stitcher (Jennifer) and you look like you could be sisters or cousins! I’m so happy to be on the ground floor of your cross stitch journey!
Hahaha! I am a stitcher since 1982, and have all the " Cross Stitcn and Country Crafts" magazines. This was the magazine of the rime. They are a treasure that I look through from time to time. You wil find your taste changes and different things will call to you.
Those magazines have a vibe all unto their own. And every now and then in an issue you will see something that catches your eye and captures your imagination! I love the Santas that I'm working on but there are definitely a few more patterns that I have my eye on that are not Christmas related! Thank you for watching!
I can’t believe your first project was the Celtic lady on black fabric no less. Amazing and absolutely gorgeous!! Have fun with your magazines it’s so much fun going through old magazines I think. 0:02
The Celtic Lady was an endeavor, but now it is hanging on the wall for all time!! Very exciting! Thank you so much for watching. The magazines from the 80s are something else, but I love them!
Great video love your cross stitch you go girl!
Great 👍 video...Big hello from Belfast Northern Ireland 👋 I'm a newbie too..only doing small stitching...tiny pillows. You have achieved so much!!🎉
Thank you for watching! We newbies need to stick together, that's for sure! Best of luck with your stitching!
Great job on your first floss tube. I can’t believe you’ve only been stitching 1 year!! Great job. This hobby is addicting . I love your choices. The magazine chart of the 5 Santa’s is on my list to do also. I may have to start it now. I love the Blue Flower . I have the chart you bought and she has an animal alphabet one with unusual animals I want to do this year. Great find at the thrift shop!!!! Most people never are that lucky! I look forward to your next video. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for watching! The Santas are really fun to stitch, but lots of fractional stitches. I am hoping to start one of my Blue Flower charts very soon!
Very impressive stitching!! Great 1st video!!
Thank you so much!!!
Love those magazines
Good first video….would like to see more to come.
Welcome and congratulations on your first floss tube! You are an incredible first time stitcher! Love both of your finished projects❤and your current wips. Hope to see more soon. Happy holidays.
Thank you so much for watching!
Oh my goodness. Gorgeous. I’ve been stitching for 6 months and have nothing accomplished. I’ve ripped out more than I’ve stitches.
It was hard for me to get the hang of it. And then I am always learning new things! It never ends! Thank you for watching!
Rosanna, such ambitious projects to start your cross stitch journey! And beautiful finishes! I think your magazines are a great find and i want to see what you find to conquer from them!
I have a few favorites from the old magazines. I will try to show them in future videos! Thanks for watching!
You made me laugh out loud-and I knew I had to subscribe. I hope you do this again. Also, I love Diet Coke.
I'm glad someone got a laugh! 🤣 Thanks for watching!
Hello from southwest Missouri. I'm very impressed with your first floss tube. Love your projects and wow what a piece for your first project. I have done a few of her designs and they are not easy so give yourself a big pat on the back. You presented yourself very well and I look forward to many more videos in the future. 👍
Thank you so much for watching!!!
your first project are amazing, Ive been a stitcher for years and those scare me. Looking forward to more videos. Maria
Thank you for watching; I appreciate it!!!
Congrats on your first FlossTube you did great. Your first projects are amazing and you fully finished them. You are pretty brave to be making changes when you are such a new stitcher. I still have trouble making changes. Your stack of vintage cross stitch magazines is a treasure. They probably have a lot of amazing patterns in them. Keep on stitching and making changes, you are a natural. I can see you one day designing your own patterns. Looking forward to your next video. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you for watching! Looking through the old magazines has been such a time warp but a lot of fun. There are definitely some treasures to be found in those!
Awesome job on your first cross stitch it is beautiful ❤
Thank you so much!
you can do smalls by picking parts of larger projects like the Stockings in your Crosstitch magazines.
Welcome to flosstube!
Congrats on your 1st FlossTube! I really enjoyed it. Your finishes are amazing! I look forward to watching your cross stitch journey. Happy stitching, Sharon (Every Day Stitcher ☀️ on FlossTube)
Thank you so much for watching! Just subscribed to you...looking forward to seeing your videos!
Very good flosstube
Beautiful work
Rosanna, in watching your first flosstube I'm compelled to comment. I was a cross stitcher some 30 years ago and gave it up due to all life stuff getting in the way, AND it didn't have flosstube around or the beautiful neat patterns and more things to do with your finished projects besides just framming like it does today. In any event I was on the hunt for some patterns to match my newly painted dining area in our kitchen and came across 2 of Madame La Fee's patterns. I bought them both and ALL the floss she uses and the fabric which you know is not a cheap endeavor (her patterns are rather pricey). Soon I experienced the exact same issues you have. I worked on the first one monogamously until I just couldn't stand it any longer. The confetti in each area was just too much and I just wasnt enjoying it, not to mention the frogging I had to do. There were area i ripped out numerous times. I have since abandoned both patterns. Who knows if I will ever pick them up again; but I'm okay with that. An expensive lessons. The work you have done on the projects you have shown in your flosstube is just outstanding. Keep stitching and find joy in all that you stitch. It is supposed to be a labor of love, not a chore; it's a hobby. Happy holidays, Pat Tackaberry.
Ahhhh, I am so glad I'm not the only one! A part of me loves the Madame La Fee designs and another part of me just thinks it is fatiguing. Thank you for watching my video!
Oh my goodness!!! Enjoyed your video so much. I almost dropped my needle when you showed your first project ever 😮 A Celtic lady! And stitched on black fabric!!!!! Wow!!!! Amazing!!! Look forward to following you on your stitching journey ❤
Thank you so much!
Yes me too , and on black! Wow!
Oh my goodness! Your first Flosstube was amazing ! I can’t believe that your first project was on black fabric and the design you chose! Your projects are beautiful and I love those Santa’s. I had quite a collection of Cross Stitch magazines from the 80’s and actually gave them away many years ago, I could kick myself for doing that! Your other projects are lovely and I love The Blue Flower designs .I subscribed and look forward to following you in your journey !
Thank you for watching! The magazines are a lot of fun for sure!
Wow! What gorgeous and ambitious projects you tackled for your first ones! They look beautiful! I love the old cross stitch magazines - there are some really great patterns to be found in them ♥ You did a great job with your first video and I am looking forward to seeing your next one! Happy Stitching - Laura
Thank you so much for watching!
It’s nice to “meet” you. Don’t feel bad about your magazine collection. I had all those magazines at one point (I subscribed for so many years) but have recently (past year or so) bid on several issues I wanted because I threw away an entire stack (at least 2 feet tall when stacked) about 20 years ago. There were some really cute charts in them and a few nice articles to read, too. Enjoy them.
I definitely enjoyed looking through the old magazines and I've had a lot of fun stitching the Santas of Fable and Fantasy. There are a few other patterns from the magazines that I would like to start, for sure! Thanks for watching!
Wow I can't believe your first piece! It's gorgeous!!!
Thank you!
Your stitching looks good. I love your video.
Thank you so much!
Welcome to floss tube! I am impressed your first projects are challenging and beautiful! Nice job! Can’t wait to see what more you get done on the Santas! Tysm for sharing! 💖💖💖
Thank you! I am loving the Santas. They will be done soon, I thnk!
Greetings from Nova Scotia in Canada 🇨🇦. You definitely didn’t choose easy projects for your first few but they’ve turned out beautiful. I loved seeing your stash of vintage magazines. I’m sure I’ve stitched several projects in them way back in the day. Happy stitching!
Those magazines are a lot of fun! It's too bad they don't come out anymore.
Your first Flosstube was so enjoyable! You have such beautiful pieces already done and framed. I love going back to the older magazines and stitching from those. They are oldies but goodies! Happy Stitching!
Thank you! The magazines have been a window into a different world. It's interesting how much the styles have changed!
Impressive first stitching projects. They are beautiful. You should be very proud. I've noticed stitchers stitch 1 over 1 on 18ct with size 28 needle. Starting over may not be an option, but stitching should be fun!
I should think about that next time with an 18 ct. Live and learn! Thanks for watching!!
Awesome job on your first piece. As for the Aida, soak it in medium warm to hot water to get the stiffness out. The fabric will become soft and easier to use.
I also want to add, only do this if use are using DMC or anchor floss. If you are using other floss I can do not know if they bleed or not.
That is a great tip. Next time, I will soak it as soon as it comes in the mail if it is that stiff!
Greetings from the Shetland Isles. You did great for your first video. I'm going to try my first in January. I don't think I'll do as good as you! And you've got 400 subscribers already! Good for you.
Thank you for watching! My video took very little planning. Mostly I winged it. I say...go for it! I would love to watch!
Welcome to Flosstube! Wow way to dive into the deep end right out of the gate. I've been stitching for 5 years and I'm still intimidated by my Mirabillia. I have a small start on it and haven't touched it since LOL. Your projects look great!! That Moonlight Sampler from Blue Flower is in my WIPs, I'm not very far because I stitch full coverage more, but I love it.
I am very intimidated by full coverage! I have so much admiration for anyone who tackles that. One of my goals for far in the future!!! And, yes, I am looking forward to Moonlight Sampler for sure!
Enjoyed your first flosstube! Some advice from a seasoned stitcher for fabric that shows white stitching really well - Summer Khaki and Dirty Linen are two linens I use that make white stitches pop.
Thank you! Always looking for good fabric suggestions since I am not always great at picking them. Thanks for watching!
Very nice, you have chosen some ambitious patterns. You might try doing a small or two in-between a large. You could also take a part of one of the large patterns like say a motif and put it on a small. The last one will be beautiful, but take your time and follow the directions carefully. Looking forward to your next flosstube. 😊
Thank you for watching! I like the idea of picking out a motif for a smaller finish. I may do that for some patterns I have!
Your first project sure turned out wonderfully.
Awesome job!
Hi Rosanna! Talk about baptism by fire! Head first into these beautiful projects! Good for you. You are a fantastic finisher as well! If you like working on Aida, Picture this Plus sells overdied fabrics that are very soft to work with. Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine was one of my favourite magazines. I am currently working on two Madame le Fee’s designs. I have subscribed and look forward to following your channel.🎄🪡🇨🇦
Thank you for watching! Best of luck with the Madame la Fee patterns! I always love to see them finished because when they are done they are exquisite! But they are a ton of work for sure!!!
Suggestion. Try a smaller needle 28. And wash your fabric. To get the stiffening out.
Big protest for a bigger! Way to go. ! From Nz New Zealand
Yes, washing the fabric is a great idea that I hadn't thought about until a couple people commented about that. I will do that to soften it up if I ever have such a stiff fabric again. Thank you so much for watching. New Zealand, wow!
You are most welcome! I'm a floss tuber too!
Wow, I liked your video, you started with something so big. Good for you I think that is amazing. I have been working on the stocking you got the magazine the Cross stitch and country craft. I’ve been doing it for 3 year and yes the pattern is tiny.😅😂 that’s why I take long breaks. Thanks for the video. See you on the next one👏🏽👏🏽
That is amazing! I would love to stitch one of those stockings one day. Those are very complicated patterns. Best of luck!
Great first video. You are jumping in with both feet and knocking it out of the park. I'm going to search for that Drawn Thread pattern. Now you are an enabler. Well done.
That is a beautiful pattern. I hope you get a hold of it!
You go girl!!
Congratulations on a terrific first episode. You have some amazing work. I agree the snow globe needs a different background to let your stitching shine. Remember to just enjoy your work and the only person you need to please is yourself. Love the charts you shared. Looking forward to episode 2.
Thank you so much for watching! I will definitely be starting over on the snow globe. I already frogged out the original start and will be picking a different fabric. The good news is I can use the pale linen for another project! Happy stitching!
Thank you Enjoyed your first Floss tube! Wonder if I may ask would you consider selling a copy of your Santa pattern. I find that very interesting. Thanks Grace 😊
That is amazing --- a difficult project and on BLACK! WOW! I, too, didn't get all my crosses evenly done on my first project, and I am a total English language/literature geek! I love a good poem. Have you seen Blue Flower's Tyger, Tyger piece? I did that one. I also am working on a Madame La Fee piece. Are you on Instagram? Great job on your first Flosstube and all of your beautiful work!
Wow! I’m amazed at your first project. It’s gorgeous and the frame is perfect. It would take me 3 years! Do you follow Stitching Fae Flosstube? She stitches a wonderful variety of things including many of the fancy ladies like your Celtic Christmas and Halloween witch. You’ve done a fabulous job with your first Flosstube.😍
Thank you for watching! I will check out the Stitching Fae. Thanks for the recommendation!
Really enjoyed your first video, will be waiting for your updates on the progress!
Thanks, Kim ☀️
Nice job on your first Flosstube! And INCREDIBLE job on your first cross stitch! The only one who can see the mistakes is you! The only thing to remember about stitching is to STITCH WHAT YOU LOVE. It doesn't matter if it's an alpaca or a flower, as love as you are enjoying it, enjoy. There is a whole wide world of colored string out there! Such joy, and there are no rules, and no cross stitch police. Change colors, change fabrics, change your your mind. It doesn't matter, you are in charge! I love your red-haired ladies! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Thank you so much! I suspect there will be more red-haired conversions in my future!!! 😂 And, yes, I am all about stitching what you love. Life is too short to stick with unpleasant projects!!!
Wow! All I can say is WOW!! Amazing job on your first flosstube and your first cross stitch project was gorgeous! What an endeavor. So glad you shared your works keep going and happy stitching 🧵.
Thank you for watching my video! I hope to share more in the future!
Welcome to the community! Loved seeing your wips. The FO's you showed were amazing!
Thank you!
Boy, you were really ambitious with your first projects and they came out great (you're a natural)!! Definitely use those silk flosses to do that kit. I'm only finishing up Year 2 as a CSer (so also still a newbie) and I've yet to use all the floss from any project I've kitted up --- albeit, I've worked on a lot of smaller projects than you have, LOL! Even so, I'm sure if you use the floss for that kit, you will ALSO still have some left over to put in another project(s). Enjoy the journey (of stitching AND Flosstubing)!!
I am excited to work with the silk floss. I have never used it before!
@@brightanddusty My first project was a small silk floss kit. Those threads feel sooo yummy as you needle them! However they are also more slippery than cotton floss and I too did not know back then that you were supposed to stitch in only one direction so the work is a little "knotty" looking in spots! I've finished enough pieces since that I know I will go back to it and should be able to finish it up this time around --- hopefully for the New Year as it's a Valentine's piece and I'd like to display it for the holiday in February.🙂
Welcome and a great job on your first flosstube. Hope to see more from you. Beautiful projects,😍
Thanks for watching!
Wow! Celtic Christmas for your 1st project AND on black fabric. You are brave. Your first FLosstube is awesome. I am looking forward to your cross stitch journey. I’m in my 70’s and have been stitching over 50 years. Can I send you some patterns I have duplicates of? Great job!
Thank you so much for watching! You can email me at brightanddusty@gmail.com about the duplicate patterns. Thanks for offering!
You did really well on your first flosstube. I love your finishes! I also started out with some really ambitious projects when I started, with over 100 colors. Who knew it was going to be such a big deal. Your framing is beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to show us what you have been up to. Can't wait for next video.
Ahhh, 100 colors! I have not attempted anything approaching that. But maybe someday!!!
Your stitching and the lady in the frame is amazing. Great stitching for a first stitch. And looks like a difficult stitch...your first video is amazing, cant wait to see your next video.. welcome to the flosstube community.. Happy Stitching 🎉🎉
Thank you for watching!!!
Enjoyed your video. Excellent projects.
Thank you!
Wow you were quite ambitious to tackle that for your first project! It’s beautiful.
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
Love your projects and finishes but girl never start with an old pattern! Leisure arts are the very worst! I stitched them in the 80’s it was about all I could get at that time however now, no thank you😊The good news, you can stitch any pattern now since you achieved a beautiful finish with one of those! Have a great Christmas❤
Haha, thank you! I can see the difficulties with a lot of the old patterns, but some of them are too cute! I also love so much of the modern stuff. Merry Christmas!
It’s probably my magazine collection😂😂😂
Ahhh, that would be hilarious! 🤣
Great job! For the project with the nutcracker on the stiff fabric, try a smaller needle (bigger number, like 28) if you aren’t already using a 28 if your floss will fit in it.
Wowsers! When I see what you have accomplished in such a short time, I think go big or go home! You definitely go big and what you have finished is beautiful. I love the patterns you have selected although when I was a newbie (about 3 years back) I could have never stuck with your first project. You did soooo great! What an accomplishment! Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you so much! I did not know what I was getting into with the Celtic Christmas. But after I started I was pretty committed to it, despite my limitations as a first time cross stitcher!!!
Great first video! We look forward to your progress and the patterns that catch your eye!! The Celtic Christmas is stunning!
Thank you!
You did a Lavendar and Lace on black fabric for your very first project? WoW.
Maybe I shouldn't tell you about Chatelaines...
Ahhh, I don't need anymore patterns in my life. But I will definitely look up Chatelaines! Sounds intriguing!
Wow! They're all amazing and very 😮 to be your first projects.
Regarding the right fabric and having to push your needle through... you can buy smaller needles to go through tighter fabrics.
Looking forward to seeing your next flosstube 😊
Thank you so much! Yes, I need to get some finer needles.
I love hearing the stories of your projects! ❤❤
Thank you!
Hello from Maine. I've been stitching for 25 years, and I am impressed with your beginnings of Cross Stitch! You took on some awesome projects to begin with. They are beautiful finishes! Your other projects are coming along and I am a new subscriber and you inspire me! Take care and Happy Holidays!!!
I think my first project was so big because I didn't know what I was getting into!! That being said I am looking forward to trying some of the new samplers coming out and just doing different things to decide what I like. Thanks for watching!
Good start with Cross Stitch and filming a floss tube. If you don’t already, I think you’d enjoy watching Jeanine the designer of The Blue Flower. She shares videos of her Greyhounds as well as a lot of things about the natural world. Merry Christmas! 🪡
Thank you so much! Awesome suggestion. I am going to find Jeanine of the Blue Flower on here. I didn't even think about searching for that. Merry Christmas!
Very good to meet you! I subscribed although I worry about you starting on such complicated patterns and on black fabric!
Yes, I think I was out of my mind starting on black aida. Live and learn! Thanks for watching!
Hi Rosanna. My name is Roseanne. Good job.
Thank you so much!
Congrats on your first FlossTube you did great. As for the trouble you are having stitching the nutcracker, what size needle are you using? A finer needle might help.
Celtic Christmas is fantastic!!!! I Have the Fall Celtic Lady, only picture and pattern and is going to be my challenge 2024. Do you know if all the ladies are done on black fabric?
Amazing that you kept up with that first project! Black fabric is very difficult to see. You did a beautiful job with all projects and I love your choices. On some projects you can just select a section of it. Have fun with all those books. I started cross stitch 40 years ago and have trouble seeing small things now. I blow up directions, use colored pencils and grid the fabric. Have fun! I now use only 14 count aida.
I have decided it is not worth it to strain my eyes and I now I blow everything up! Plus, it makes it so much easier to count the squares. Thank you for watching!!! Yes, I should play around with some of those magazine patterns. They are so beautiful but also time consuming!!!
Welcome! You’ve got some beautiful pieces ❤ Christmas stitches are my favorite, so I of course added some to my buy list 😅
I have a weakness for Christmas patterns. I will probably be working on them all year!