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Karen Combs Studio
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Hi everyone, I'm Karen Combs. I'm known as an quilt author, quilt teacher, quilt designer and fabric designer, known for my quilts of illusion. I love to share my tips and tricks in my classes and here on my channel.
I also love handwork such as counted cross stitch, embroidery and knitting. Please visit my Playlist to view my new Floss Tube videos.
Please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any new videos. My other social media links are below. Thanks for visiting!
I also love handwork such as counted cross stitch, embroidery and knitting. Please visit my Playlist to view my new Floss Tube videos.
Please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any new videos. My other social media links are below. Thanks for visiting!
FlossTube 35 - Lots of stitching, haul, Sampler September plans and a quilt surprise (Aug 19, 2024)
Hi everyone, welcome to FlossTube 35!
Today I've got lots of cross stitching, cross stitch haul, sampler WIP parade, Sampler September plans and a quilt surprise!
I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch while we visit together.
KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs
KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio
KAREN'S WEBPAGE www.karencombs.com/index.php
KAREN’S EBAY www.ebay.com/usr/karenquilts
WEBPAGE MENTIONED
Jean’s Favorite Samplers
tinyurl.com/yw5tvd7a
Stitchfolk
stitchfolk.com/
Loara Standish Sampler
Etsy
tinyurl.com/5t2z68rc
Vickki Clayton Silks
tinyurl.com/ymrj6pmx
European Reproduction Samplers
www.samplers-berlin.com/en/
Tennessee Sampler Book (University of Tennessee Press) Pre-order
utpress.org/title/tennessee-samplers/
Sewn in America exhibit - DAR Museum
Tuesday Talk
ua-cam.com/video/_QJkGLzxY1o/v-deo.html
SHOPS MENTIONED
Attic Needleworks
atticneedlework.com/
Colorado Cross Stitch
www.coloradocrossstitcher.com/
Acorns and Thread
www.acornsandthreads.com/
Traditional Stitches
www.traditionalstitches.com/
Country Sampler
www.shopcountrysampler.com/
FLOSSTUBES MENTIONED
@brendaandtheserialstarter2410
@professorstitch9171
@ComfortStitchingJackie
@periwinklestitcher
@ContentedNeedleworkerKim
@StitchStitchBead
Today I've got lots of cross stitching, cross stitch haul, sampler WIP parade, Sampler September plans and a quilt surprise!
I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch while we visit together.
KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs
KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio
KAREN'S WEBPAGE www.karencombs.com/index.php
KAREN’S EBAY www.ebay.com/usr/karenquilts
WEBPAGE MENTIONED
Jean’s Favorite Samplers
tinyurl.com/yw5tvd7a
Stitchfolk
stitchfolk.com/
Loara Standish Sampler
Etsy
tinyurl.com/5t2z68rc
Vickki Clayton Silks
tinyurl.com/ymrj6pmx
European Reproduction Samplers
www.samplers-berlin.com/en/
Tennessee Sampler Book (University of Tennessee Press) Pre-order
utpress.org/title/tennessee-samplers/
Sewn in America exhibit - DAR Museum
Tuesday Talk
ua-cam.com/video/_QJkGLzxY1o/v-deo.html
SHOPS MENTIONED
Attic Needleworks
atticneedlework.com/
Colorado Cross Stitch
www.coloradocrossstitcher.com/
Acorns and Thread
www.acornsandthreads.com/
Traditional Stitches
www.traditionalstitches.com/
Country Sampler
www.shopcountrysampler.com/
FLOSSTUBES MENTIONED
@brendaandtheserialstarter2410
@professorstitch9171
@ComfortStitchingJackie
@periwinklestitcher
@ContentedNeedleworkerKim
@StitchStitchBead
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FlossTube 34 - home from my stitching retreat, WIPS and a linen "merry-go-round"! (July 26 2024)
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Hi everyone, welcome to FlossTube 34! I'm home from a stitching retreat, WIPS to show and a linen “merry-go-round”! I hope you will grab your stitching, sit back and enjoy. Links to items mentioned are listed in the description box. (Please excuse my mispronouncing of Sable Stitchers. Only realized it after I had uploaded and spent 6 hours on the prep, taping and uploading of this video. Ugh, I...
FlossTube 33: some summer stitching, an FFO and some fun haul. (July 3, 2024)
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Hi everyone, welcome to FlossTube 33! Today we’ve got lots of stitching, information about the DAR exhibit and lots of fun haul. I hope you will grab your stitching, sit back and enjoy. #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'S WEBPAGE www.karencombs.com/index.php DAR Sewn In America Exhibit Sewn In America ...
FlossTube Extra: Sewing room tour (with an emotional introduction pre-tour) June, 20, 2024
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Hi everyone, welcome to a very special FlossTube: an emotional introduction and announcement before my sewing studio tour. What I can I say??? I got emotional! I decided to leave the first take of the introduction, since it was from the heart. I want to thank all those people in my career who were part of my 36 year journey: magazine editors, book editors, creative directors at fabric companies...
FlossTube 32 - What does stitching bring us? (June 1, 2024)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube 32! A surprise finish, some new starts and just why do we stitch? I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. Thank you for joining me, KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'S WEBPAGE www.karencombs.com/index.php MENTIONED IN THIS FLOSSTUBE Sewn In America (DAR exhibit, Ma...
Flosstube 31 - a workshop, visit with friends, a tornado and the Northern Lights! (May 10, 2024)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube 31! It's been quite a week! I’ve just gotten back from the Nicole Parkman workshop and will share details with you, as well as WIPS and some haul. Lots to share! I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. Thank you again for joining me, #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/s...
FlossTube extra - packing for a workshop. . . what I NEED vs what I WANT to take. (April 30, 2024)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube Extra! Today, we look at packing for a workshop. . . what I need to take vs. what I want to take and everything in-between. I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. Thank you again for joining me, #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'S WEBPAGE w...
FlossTube 30 - an eclipse, stitching, so much haul and a shop visit! (April 15, 2024)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube episode 30! Today is a total solar eclipse, some stitching, some answers to questions, lots of haul and a visit to Shepherd’s Needle!! I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. Thank you again for joining me, #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'...
Flosstube 29 - A demo, wips, haul, new starts and stitching joy! March 25, 2024
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube episode 29! Today we have demo, some wips, some haul, new starts and lots of stitching joy! I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. Thank you again for joining me #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'S WEBPAGE www.karencombs.com/index.php FLOSS...
Flosstube episode 28 - stitchy conversation, what I've been stitching and FFOs! (March 6, 2024)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube episode 28! In this episode, I've got some FFOs, my current WIPS and lots of stitching conversation! I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. Thank you again for joining me, #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'S WEBPAGE www.karencombs.com/index...
FlossTube Episode 27 - Why we stitch what we stitch, and a "scary" new start (February 21, 2024)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube episode 27! Can you guess what my new start or starts are???? I got lots to share, let’s get going! I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. Thank you again for joining me, #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'S WEBPAGE www.karencombs.com/index....
Flosstube Episode 26 - Where have I been??? So much to share and is that a finish I see??? (2/7/24)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube episode 26! I’ve been away and am finally home. . . I’ve got so much to share with you!!!!! I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. Thank you again for joining me, #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'S WEBPAGE www.karencombs.com/index.php SHOP...
Flosstube Episode 25 - Stitching so many things and just what happened here?!? (December 19, 2023)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube episode 25! I’ve been stitching on many different projects, I’ve have tried something new that I will share AND just what happened?? . Also have some haul, some plans and some special gifts for you. Thank you again for joining me, I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendco...
FlossTube episode 24 - Comments, Finishes and Starts . . .Oh my! (November 29, 2023)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube episode 24! I’ve got a look at some of your wonderful comments, two finishes, some new starts, an unboxing and some fun haul! Thank you again for joining me, I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/shop/KarenCombsStudio KAREN'S WEBPAGE...
FlossTube episode 23 - Found floss and just what is in my "KITTED" basket?? (Nov. 8, 2023)
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Hi everyone, welcome to my FlossTube episode 23! Yes, I found my floss! In this episode, I will explain what happened, show my progress on some WIPS, a little haul and just what’s in my extra basket? Thank you again for joining me, I hope you will sit back, relax and stitch as we visit together. #flosstube #crossstitch KAREN'S INSTAGRAM karendcombs KAREN'S ETSY PAGE www.etsy.com/...
Special Edition FlossTube: Carter House Sampler 1817 (Oct. 25, 2023)
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Special Edition FlossTube: Carter House Sampler 1817 (Oct. 25, 2023)
Flosstube episode 22 - an FFO, a new start and where did my silk go?? (October 13, 2023)
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Flosstube episode 22 - an FFO, a new start and where did my silk go?? (October 13, 2023)
FlossTube episode 21 - Part 2 Hobby House, unexpected Finish and a bonus! (September 27, 2023)
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FlossTube episode 21 - Part 2 Hobby House, unexpected Finish and a bonus! (September 27, 2023)
FlossTub episode 20 - Hobby House Retreat, WIPS, haul and a bonus video! (September 15, 2023)
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FlossTub episode 20 - Hobby House Retreat, WIPS, haul and a bonus video! (September 15, 2023)
FlossTube episode 19 - an FFO, two new starts and a WIP! (August 30, 2023)
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FlossTube episode 19 - an FFO, two new starts and a WIP! (August 30, 2023)
FlossTube episode 18 - some q & a, current WIP, wonderful shop finds and more (August 12 2023)
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FlossTube episode 18 - some q & a, current WIP, wonderful shop finds and more (August 12 2023)
FlossTube - A Special Edition WIP Parade! (July 27, 2023)
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FlossTube - A Special Edition WIP Parade! (July 27, 2023)
FlossTube episode 17 - Some questions, some answers, WIPS I'm loving and haul (July 15, 2023)
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FlossTube episode 17 - Some questions, some answers, WIPS I'm loving and haul (July 15, 2023)
FlossTube episode 16 - a new linen comparison, a new summery start and a FINISH!(July 1, 2023)
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FlossTube episode 16 - a new linen comparison, a new summery start and a FINISH!(July 1, 2023)
Flosstube 15 Karen Combs - much to share, new start and a visit to Cecilia's Sampler (June 16, 2023)
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Flosstube 15 Karen Combs - much to share, new start and a visit to Cecilia's Sampler (June 16, 2023)
Flosstube episode 14 - A special event, WIPs, linen substitution, haul and a special surprise!
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Flosstube episode 14 - A special event, WIPs, linen substitution, haul and a special surprise!
FlossTube episode 13 - A Quaker Dwelling, charts/floss and “foxy”linen and haul (May 20,2023)
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FlossTube episode 13 - A Quaker Dwelling, charts/floss and “foxy”linen and haul (May 20,2023)
FlossTube episode 12 - WIPs, Over 1 on 46 count (oh my!) and linen comparisons. (May 6, 2023)
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FlossTube episode 12 - WIPs, Over 1 on 46 count (oh my!) and linen comparisons. (May 6, 2023)
FlossTube episode 11 - FFO, WIPs, Sajou Haul, Carter House Sampler, Elan frame (April 22, 2023)
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FlossTube episode 11 - FFO, WIPs, Sajou Haul, Carter House Sampler, Elan frame (April 22, 2023)
FlossTube episode 10 - FFO, WIPs, Linen Haul, Resources, Liberty of London quilt (April 8, 2023)
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FlossTube episode 10 - FFO, WIPs, Linen Haul, Resources, Liberty of London quilt (April 8, 2023)
I’m just back from “Sewn in America,” which was splendid. The catalogue is well worth purchasing and has photographs of items beyond the DAR exhibit.
@@annabattigelli7705 That is wonderful to know! So glad you were able to attend. 🙂
Love seeing all your work.
@@Craftmom159 Thanks, Becky! 🙂
Goodness, so many fabulous samplers!!💕
Thanks, Kim! 😘
Your framed pieces are so very pretty. Great WIPS, & September Sampler choices. How generous of you to give away some of your quilts. Marilyn
@@marilynferlitsch2003 hi Marilyn, thank you so much for your nice comment. I appreciate it so much. 🙂
Thanks for your lovely video. Love the painting of your mom and your projects are so pretty. Happy stitching, Bettina
@@bettinaxstitch177 Thanks, Bettina! So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your sweet note. 🙂
Karen I love your videos so much! The Great British weekend sounds so fun! Since I work at Hobby House hopefully I’ll get to meet you. I cut linen and it’s such a delight to meet so many wonderful people! I wanted to mention-you probably already know-are you missing the l in your Milthorp name?
@@victorianeitz6769 hi Victoria, I’m looking forward to my visit to hobby house, especially seeing the new location, so much! I’ll make sure to say hello. Yes, the missing “l” is why I put Sarah in timeout for a while. I have just taken all of that out and re-stitched the area. Not pleased with the R and the P and may have to take that out again, waiting to have a fresh look at it before I decide to rip out over one, again.. Gah! Thanks so much for your note and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. See you soon!
Where can I find information on the Berry Bag Stitch Club? Wonderful Floss Tube!
@@123sdjack Hi Dianne, go to Stitchfolk’s website, I put the link in the description. Sign up for their newsletter and/or follow Stitchfolk on Instagram or Facebook. . Barrie usually sends out a notification about upcoming releases and how to get them. They do go fast, so I’m always thrilled when I’m able to get one of her beautiful bags. So glad you enjoyed the floss tube, thanks for your note. 🙂
So kind of you to part with those gorgeous quilts. All your stitching is beautiful!
Hi Marilyn, thank you so much! 🙂
Loved seeing your mom’s artwork. You have the heart of a teacher. When I watch your videos, I am entertained but I always learn something too!
Hi Dana, thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your nice note. 🙂
Hi Karen great video,sooooooo much stitchy goodness,love the choice of samplers,for Sampler September,Thankyou for sharing your photos and beautiful family memories,Thanks for sharing have a good week 🇳🇿🪡❤️
@@donnabennett5106 Thanks, Donna! So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your sweet comment. 🙂
What a great showcase of what you have going and what you have in your basket for more to do. It does inspire this 80 year gal. You and others have helped me enjoy my ole time favorite stitching after my stroke. It's doable and worth the time and effort.
Hi Noreen, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your note!
Had to stop video and purchase a tombstone needle minder. I have several Edgar Allen Poe related charts to stitch and the Last Chance Cemetery, so you know I needed those needle minders😂
Hi Char, so glad you were able to find the Tombstone Angel needle minder. I have several ancestors with tombstones with this angle on it. It reminds me of them as I stitch. Thanks so much for your note!
Thank you for sharing your personal relationships with your pieces. I love the barn picture your mom painted. I find myself referencing your floss tubes a lot. You are a natural teacher. ❤
@@KDG727 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you doe your sweet note. I appreciate it so much! 🙂
You are so amazing with what you do and have accomplished. I can see where your family photos and mothers painting would draw you in to what you pick to stitch. I am a somewhat of a quilter and am in awe of what you you have done. Happy stitching, rene
@@MichiganStitcher-1944 Thanks. Renee! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your nice note so much! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your mother's paintings. I had to go through my parent's things too, it's an emotional task. Your stitching is beautiful, and the quilts are amazing. I love the star quilt, too. I also stitch and quilt and love making star quilts.
@@marymarino8775 Hi Mary, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your nice note. I appreciate it so much! 🙂
What a wonderful video! Looks very all your projects. So many to choose from, I know I am hoping to get Sarah Milthorp done as well, have two others that I want to work on as well. Plus trying to decide on a new start too. I absolutely love your quilts and that is so kind of you. I just started English Paper Piecing and I’m really enjoying it. Making some pin cushions to practice before I start a quilt. Thank you for sharing everything!
@@reneebebla422 Thanks, Renee! So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note! A pin cushion is a perfect first project for EPP! Thanks again!
I also am stitching along with Emeline. It’s the first stitch along I’ve done, and like that there’s no target date. It’s a beauty. I so look forward to your videos…. Very calming and informative.
@@user-cw3vp8jw9o Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your note! Isn’t Emeline an interesting and pretty sampler?!? I love the unusual color combination and the design. I need to get back to stitching her. 🙂 Thanks again for your note!
I always enjoy spending time with you and all of your stitches! What an inspiring sampler parade you’ve shared! I loved seeing your mother’s paintings. As soon as you held up the one with the red building I knew it was the same as the one in Shores of Hawk Run! Isn’t it wonderful to be working on something that represents such special memories. Thanks so much for the shoutout. Much appreciated my friend. ❤❤❤
@@ComfortStitchingJackie Thanks, Jackie! 😘
New subscriber here and I’m blown away! Love love all your projects! I’m curious as to what you will choose for Sampler September. ❤️❤️
@@thephysicalstitcher Thank you so much for your nice note, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! I’m still debating as to what I will stitch (and/or start) for Sampler September. Finishing Sarah will be first one the list and than I guess I will decide from there. Stay tuned! 🙂🙂 Thanks again for your note. 🙂
Hi Karen, new subscriber here. Enjoyed your video now to watch all of them!. Could you check Harriet Salt' s fabric please!. Funny at work I have tons of projects going at once but my hobbies are not that way knitting 2 projects, cross stitch 2 witha few smalls for presents.❤
Hi Yvonne, thanks so much for your note and for subscribing. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂 I know Harriett Salt is stitched on 56 ct linen. I will check my notes for the color and mention it here. I just can’t remember without checking. 🙂 Thanks again! 🙂
@@karencombsstudio thanks checked before asking and that color doesn't come in that count . Was wondering. Thanks
Hi Yvonne, I just checked. Harriet Salt is on 56 count Weeks Parchment. I got it at The Attic. I'm using Surfine #2499 for most of the letters and 100.3 #335 for the highlighted ones. Thanks for your note!
@@karencombsstudio do you like weeks. So a big piece.
@@yvonnevigil7489 I do like using it. When I ordered it, I had the Attic custom cut the piece I would need for Harriet Salt. It’s a pretty big piece, even on 56 ct. 😬 But I am enjoying the weeks linen.
Hello Friend, What beautiful memories you have and now reflect them in your stitching. You’re so right in how we are drawn to certain things by memories. I adore the new Scarlet house kit and so glad I purchased. That little needle box is just precious and I can’t wait to use. I have not started yet. Once we get GH 1857 done then we can SAL on that. I am looking forward to Hobby House in Oct. I did not forget about pins for you and will bring with me. Barrie’s bag is just precious. I would love to get one. Hope she does more that way. Have to run. Hugs and friendship. Teresa
Hate to say this but have you missed the l out of your Sarah Milthorp sampler! I always enjoy watching your videos.
Hi Yvonne, thanks for your note. It is the lower case "L" that is missing. I discovered it right before I gave Sarah a time out. I have to take out her last name (over 1, gah!) and fix it. :( Oh well, it happens and I will fix it once I have the rest of her finished. :)
I just love your videos so much! I learn something every time. Beautiful stitching and those quilts 😍😍😍 just gorgeous!
Hi Melody, thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your nice note! :)
Although I am not a quilter, your Quilts are breathtaking! The colors, design, the combinations, wow! I am just a cross stitcher. I am adopted and my adopted family just can't understand my love for it; but I met my birth mother and discovered she had been stitching as a young person! She understood. Thank you for sharing your samplers, I am still deciding which one to work on in September! See you soon!
Hi Desiree, so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your kind words about my quilts. :) How wonderful that you were able to meet your birth mother and that she is a stitcher!!! Thanks again!
New and loved your flosstube and all your knowledge. Thanks. Just subscribed
Hi Pam, thanks so much!! :)
Karen I found the Tuesday Talk from last week. Google DAR Tuesday Talk UA-cam. Last week’s is the first listed. I’m going to DC later this week for the National Book Festival. I’m trying to fit in a visit to the DAR museum. My daughter and I visited a few years ago & didn’t find them very friendly but maybe the person was having a bad day. At least I can pick up the book you showed. That fabric you bought for the pillow for the monograms is perfect! Yes JBW has many designs with a French flair that would work. For Sept I plan to do Mary Hill. Hopefully I’ll have something to share in October at Hobby House. Happy Stitching.
Hi Kathy, so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your nice note! I did find the Tuesday Talk and have added the link to the description box of the video. Thank you for letting me know. Have fun on your visit to Washington! 🙂
I loved seeing your projects and your mother's paintings and how they coordinate. Wonderful memories! Your mom was a great artist!
Hi Beth, thank you so much! Mom painted for quite awhile and then set it aside to start our family history. I was so glad to find this little painting with her papers. What a lovely surprise and then to see how well it went with "Shores." I will be sure to hang them together. :)
You are so kind to share your heart with us. I was choked up listening to your memories of your parents. They must have been wonderful people! Several videos ago, you spoke of eye fatigue from staring at/working on the same quilt or cross stitch for extended periods. With that thought, you lifted a discouragement from me. You didn’t even realize it, did you ?😂 I would often scold myself for not finishing something in a timely manner and feeling the need to work on something else. Now, I just think to myself, “ Karen said my eyes need a rest from this project”! Yay!!! Once you’ve completed your home responsibilities, please consider designing a quilt to coordinate with Sarah Milthorpe. It would be incredible!
Hi Leslie, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your note so much! I'm glad the comment about eye fatigue was helpful and thank you for letting me know. :) Thanks again for your note!!
@@karencombsstudio Karen, I apologize for suggesting yet another project ( quilt design ) to your list of responsibilities. It’s just that you make everything look effortless. As always, you responded with grace.
@@leslies6008 Hi Leslie, no worries at all!! It is perfectly fine. :) Who knows, it might just happen. :) As I was stitching on Sarah today, I thought how Sarah at 12 created such an elegant sampler. Wow, it is really something. I wonder if she ever stitched anything else and if it was ever found. I guess that is a question for Nicola. Thanks for your note 🙂
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As always, I enjoyed everything you had to say today! You have so many wonderful samplers from which to choose for September. I loved seeing the photos, as you have mentioned many times about your parents and the lake. Your generosity with your quilts is so touching. Hope you enjoy the rest of summer.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate your note so much! Thanks again!!
Karen I love watching your videos! I did watch it on my tv but then picked up my phone so I could drop you a comment. You are such an inspiration to this community! I am also a gardener and enjoyed you sharing about your garden this summer. Can’t wait for your next video😊🩵
Aw, thank you so much for your sweet comment. The garden is looking a little rough right now, but it August is always a tough month for us in Tennessee . . hot, humid, "buggy", but it is like that every year. The flowers are still blooming, so it is still a joy to water every morning and see their beauty. Thanks again for your note!
I very much enjoyed this video. You’re a natural teacher, inspirational to me. We have similar tastes in patterns. I think years ago you talked at a quilt guild I belonged to in Cornwall, PA. I now live in North Carolina. I too picked up cross stitch after a long hiatus. Now I’m thoroughly addicted. 😅
Hi Colleen, Thanks so much for your nice note, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I did lecture and teach for a guild in PA. . . it was quite some time ago. I always enjoy visiting PA, so much history there. Thanks again for your note!
Hello Karen thank your for your video. I love JBW designs they are elegant. 1759 would be my choice for sampler September. Happy stitching
So glad you enjoyed the video. Aren't we fortunate to have so many lovely samplers to pick from!?! Hard to narrow it down. . . probably why I have so many starts! lol Thanks for your note!
Another wonderful video; Karen! I love your finishes and thank you for sharing your memories-it was very special. I have put my cross-stitch down for a while (but still watching flosstubers!). I’m trying my hand at slow stitching projects in line with what you were talking about-needing to still pick up the needle and working on something. Looking forward to watching you again! Thank you for all the time it takes. So worth it for us!🙂
Thanks, Mary! So glad you enjoyed it and I sure appreciate your nice note! As I was filming that part of the video, I almost mentioned “slow stitching”, I’m so glad you mentioned it. . . . and I agree, there is just something about needing to have a needle in hand. 🙂
Thank you for a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing your beautiful stitching. ❤
Hi Linda, you are so welcome! Thanks so much for your note! 🙂
Oh my goodness!! I love to stitch and watch your videos. Can’t make up my mind what I love most your stitching or your quilts. Such inspiration for Sampler September ! Thank you for all the hard work you do to put these videos together.
Thanks, Nancy! So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your sweet note. 🙂
Gorgeous stitching and love your memories. You made me smile this morning. Keep them coming
Hi Robie, so glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for your nice note. I appreciate it so much! 🙂
Thank you for sharing your videos are wonderful not to mention your beautiful stitching. Happy stitching
Thank so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and so appreciate your sweet note! 🙂
Hello Karen - what an inspiring FlossTube, thank you for sharing so generously with us. Your Mom’s painting is really lovely and you have prompted me to make a plan to start my Hannah Campbell. With this in mind, I can see from your FlossTubes that the colours of the Vikki Clayton silks are just beautiful. I have never stitched with them before - please may I ask, do you have to divide them into strands prior to use, like DMC? I am returning to stitching after a significant number of years and am stunned by the beauty of the designs and materials that are readily available these days…time to experiment 🪡😊
Hi Karen, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note! I really enjoy working with the Vikki Clayton silks. There are so many packs available on her website! You are correct, they are 6 stands, like DMC. You can use them in several ways: I have a good friend who puts them on floss tags just like DMC. I keep them on the bobbins and pull off a length to work on. I wind them back on the bobbin so they don’t tangle. Either way is fine, just depends which you prefer. I do like my friend’s idea of the floss tags and may give that a try at some point. Thanks again for your note! 🙂
@@karencombsstudio Thank you for taking the time to reply to my query and for offering hints regarding use of the silks Karen, I appreciate it - I am off down a Vikki Clayton silks rabbit hole now..and I just ordered the Erica Michaels Constant Companion chart - the verse about the needle is just gorgeous. No wonder it makes Jean teary! Happy stitching to you.
@@karenlittleton6436 so glad it was helpful. Have fun exploring the silks. They really are beautiful! 🙂
Karen….loved the Sampler show 🙂 just beautiful…..your choices are so lovely always a joyful time spent with you. You are so creative…and so easy to listen to It’s no wonder you taught Quilting ❤ I too share the pictures of my Parents to choices I’ve made in Samplers…each has a verse or flowers that bring me to them in a very fond way.♥️ Thanks for all the work you put into this video , I never tire of watching Samplers being showcased. Blessings, Karen…
Thanks, Sharon! So glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your nice note! You are right, there is just something about a personal touch in a sampler that makes it so special. ❤️ Thanks again! 🙂
@@karencombsstudio♥️like memories from a photo….i can look at each sampler I’ve stitched 🧵 I immediately,know the history, the paintings of your Mom are stunning…🌹 I see the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree, when it comes to talents, & a great 👁️ for color. Looking forward to your next share.. Blessings: Karen 🙏🇺🇸world 🌍🙏 in times like these, I pray for my 2 Sons futures, with the USA 🇺🇸 so compromised on many venues, our young people haven’t the solid leadership I feel, as I had in my early 20_30s. I pray Gods protection on them all… 🤗😎
@@sharonannc.3079 Hi Sharon, I was so happy to find that little painting in the boxes of her things. My brother and I split the larger (framed) paintings and we thought that was all there was. . . and come to find out, there was another one AND it looked so much like the block in "Shores." Meant to be! :) Thanks so much for your note, I appreciate it so much!
Always such a pleasure to spend an evening stitching in your company, Karen! Thank you so much for all the effort you go to to share all your delightful projects - especially all those gorgeous samplers you have on the go!! I am busily trying to finish up Martha Evans 1879 by the Scarlett House this month so that I can begin a new sampler in September. I really want to start Ann Tong Uffindell, especially every time I see yours, but having seen all the samplers you showed today it is going to be a really hard choice...so many beauties! Enjoy the remaining days of your Summer!
So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your sweet note. 🙂 Martha Evan’s so such a beautiful sampler. I haven’t purchased her yet, but she is one I keep looking at. We are so fortunate to have so many lovely samplers, lovely linen and threads. . . and I always enjoy hearing what everyone is working on. 🙂 Thanks again for your note!
Hi Karen, it's always a pleasure to watch your projects. Your stitches are beautiful. Isn't Professor Stitch unbelievable ? That house is gorgeous in the thread she chose. I found the Online Exhibitions for DAR Museum Collection Sewn in America: "Making, Meaning, Memory" with beautiful history and pictures but not the zoom presentation. I wish to stitch along with you on some of your projects. I just purchased a great book "Material Obsession" by Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke, loving it ! Thank you for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for huge nice note. I enjoyed reading it so much! I agree, Professor Stitch was wonderful. Am looking forward to her next video. I did find a video of the Tuesday Talk from the DAR on Sewn in America. I put the link in the description of my FlossTube 35. I’m going to watch it ago , this time while not walking through the grocery store. 😂 Thank you for the book recommendation! I will have to look for it. Thanks again for your note! 🙂
I love hearing the family history, and your mothers art is wonderful. Thanks for another great video Karen.
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! I debated whether to show the photos and mom’s painting, but finally decided to add them to the video. I’m so glad you enjoyed seeing them. My plan is to hang the painting along side “Shores” once it is finished and framed. I think they will compliment each other well. Thanks again for your note! 🙂
Great inspiration for Sampler September…thanks for sharing. The shore and memories of family brought tears to my eyes, photos, paintings and the remembrance of times past. Your quilts are beautiful…I love samplers and the history these girls/women (boys too) created. Thank you for your generous spirit. Enjoying stitching with you.
@@bobh7275 Thanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your nice note so much. 🙂
Hi Karen, I found the DAR Museum talk by Alden O’Bryan by searching for DAR Museum on UA-cam. It was posted a couple days after the talk was live. Sorry, not sure how to post the link.
Thanks, Marnie! I was able to find it and added it to the description. I’m going to watch again, this time while not walking through the grocery store. 😂 Thanks for your note!
Just wanted to tell you what a great person I think you are. I think you’d be a wonderful friend. You seem like you have a sweet personality. Keep up your fantastic work on Flosstube!😊
Aw, Debbie, thank you so much! You made my day! 🙂
I love your videos so much. So interesting and personal too. Take care💚
Thanks, Mary! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for yours sweet note! 🙂
Which silk threads do like and how do you decide which ones to use, I want to try them.
Hi Vicky, I tend to enjoy working with 100.3 and the Vikki Clayton silks. If you haven’t tried silk before, I would start with a little red sampler and maybe give the 100.3 a try and see if you like it. If you decide to add a second color to the little sampler, you could try the VC silk in the same piece and see what you think. The more I use the VC silks, the more I enjoy them. I have a friend who is only kitting her silk projects with VC silks, she enjoys them that much. Hope that is helpful and thanks so much for your note! 🙂
Love your Samplers. Can’t go wrong what ever you decide. ❤
Thanks, Elaine! 🙂
I loved how much the family photo of the tall ship was similar to the Shores of Hawk Run! it’s always a pleasure to see what you are stitching.
Hi Kristi, so glad you seeing the photos. I agree, I was really surprised when I found this photo. . . . probably why I was drawn to Shores. 🙂 Thanks so much for your nice note!
I so enjoy your stories, but most of all your samplers. You've got some beautiful pieces. I've had my eye on Hannah Campbell for a while now and seeing yours just made my mind up, now I'm on a quest to get her kitted.
@@genipickens2711 Hi Geni, so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your note! Hannah Campbell is so pretty. Now that I have all the supplies, I need to get back to her. So glad you enjoyed seeing her! 🙂
I always look forward to watching your videos! You are so inspiring! I need to get my Sarah Milthorp out as well for Sampler September. Thank you for sharing your family photos too! ❤️
@@rhondachance6122 Hi Rhonda, so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your nice note. I appreciate it so much! 🙂
I enjoy your floss tubes so much. You have such great ideas, and do beautiful work. My father is from Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. I know Traverse City, Grayling and Kalkaska very well. It is beautiful there.
@@debrajohnston1790 Hi Debra, so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your note. My father was camp commander of Camp Grayling for about 4 or 5 years in the late 70s. Grayling, Kalkaska, Traverse City and that whole area of Michigan is so pretty. Thanks again for your note! 🙂