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Very refreshing perspective. Having so much “haul” is just too consumptive. Thank you.

I’ve been thinking to stop buying more than I could possibly stitch. Your video is very inspiring . Now I making my list of no buys

GREAT IDEAS to be intentional about not buying stuff just because.... I'm making myself a list of 2025 No Buys too!!!

thanks for the review <3

Great plan!

Just the video I was looking for. Thx for sharing! ❤ 🛎️

I am planning a 2025 low buy year as well. For everything.

I absolutely love this idea! I’m going to have to sit down and work on a low buy.

I must strive to be like Melissa. But Needlework Market is in three months. I must finish my two new year new starts and my historical sampler company Sal. And take inventory of the monster first. Of course, that means finding it all!

Love this! I’m doing a low buy 2025 too. I just have so much stuff 😩 I’m hoping to get back into stitching next year. 😊

Love this! I’m doing a low buy 2025 too. I just have so much stuff 😩 I’m hoping to get back into stitching next year. 😊

Hi Stitching Lis, Success with this list in 2025 :) It will be fun to review this list mid year to see how the rule of 5 is working and how the thrift finds for FFO's :) are turning out ! Have fun stitching !

I am having 2025 being my strictly thrifting year. ..for kits, fabric ,patterns,, ect... Only floss will come new if needed. I have plenty of everything, however, cannot pass on a good thrifting deal:). Happy stitching.

Wow! You have inspired me to have a low buy year in 2025! I have so much and have overindulged also! I also plan to destash and share with my stitchy group. Thanks for the great idea! ❤

No floss drops? No subscription boxes? No book of days? They're gonna throw you out of the FlossTube club! Seriously, it is good to remember that the only essentials for this hobby are needles, thread, scissors and a pattern. Everything else is influencer drama.

Why did you stop using needle minders while stitching? I do not use them either. Why are scissors and needles addictive? I struggle not to buy them. My favorite is size 26 needle and I have plenty. The upcoming year is a very low buy for me; items must be at a thrift store, yard sale, etc. I need nothing and refuse continual adding to stash in storage totes. You can do this. Keep us informed how the journey goes.

Love these ideas for changes, Lis. I’m currently test driving various needles. Truly disliked Pony, but I’ve been enjoying Bohin. Piecemakers are in my queue. I also enjoy stitching on Aida. Counting Lugana and linen is too stressful. Decades ago, I used a hoop, then I discovered scroll frames, and I loved both. I’ve been using a QSnap with my Long Dog since May, and I’m not loving it, but I don’t want to change halfway through because I feel it will change my tension. I do want to try a Nurge on my next small project. Good to know it keeps your fabric taut. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos!

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This was nice to watch… I need to get my decorations out 😍

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Hi Stitching Lis, Just as I am thinking " I wonder what Stitching Lis is up to ? " , here is a flosstube from you :) Lovely decorattions to look at and a great cozy Christmas basket :) Wishing you a beautiful cozy month ahead and fun and success with your Etsy shop !

Your patterns are so cute. Congratulations on your new launch! 💖

The decor looks great. That bag is gorgeous. I do not stitch holidays, but sometimes wish I did. You designs are wonderful.

Hi! So glad to see a new flosstube from you! Congratulations on designing patterns, I just bought them! ❤

Some great plans for next year! The journal is great.

I love this video. I had no idea there were better needles out there. I am going to try some. I’m always tempted by SALs because of the mystery and community aspects but I haven’t joined in because I’m worried about exactly what you mentioned.

I hadn't seen the Lizzie Kate houses before. I immediately found it kitted up on eBay and ordered it! I'll have to start it with you soon 😊

Great projects for 2025!

I love your project list. I need to really get mine in order. Do you have a video about purchasing fabrics for kits? I am so confused

Cat in the Flowers is adorable. Tiny Modernist is a favorite of mine. Your project list is beautiful; you can finish them. My plan is to start, and hopefully finish, stash and starts I have now. The upcoming year, 2025, will be a no buy for me. What I find in thrift stores is exempt because it is so inexpensive. I need to purchase patterns I am in love with before end of December. That said....I will pick up souvenir projects if I visit a needlework shop when traveling. The Promise is wonderful. Oh dear, Flosstube is going to be my nemesis during 2025.

I love the Ink Circles - the font on Merry Christmas is stunning when finished.....also like the Quaker - you can;t go wrong!

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The Liz Mathews kit is lovely; the packaging is creative and pretty. Yes, the fabric for the owl is gorgeous. It makes me want to purchase dye and experiment. The Christmas patterns are wonderful. I do not stitch holidays, but love to see the decorations.

Hi Stitching Lis, That 's a wonderful, filled with everything you need to do the project, put together stitch kit from Liz Mathew ! Should be fun ! Love that beaded edging :) Your fabric choice should work beutifully :) Looking forward to seeing your result :) Wow ! that owl ! Hoo ! You did a great job combining fabric and thread ! Christmas Quaker ... using the DMC diamant might work ?:) I'll go search for this pattern. Thanks for the Christmas TBS :)

Definitely Peace in the Village. You really lit up when you talked about it. But what about “Believe “?

Wonderful Christmas choices! Love the Liz Matthew's Class Piece! I vote Ink Circles or Peace in the Village for your new Christmas start! Sparkle n Shine ✨ Julie

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The bears look really good on that jug!

Thanks for sharing all these great tips. I decided that cross stitching is for me, and I won't do/not do anything that doesn't bring me joy. I don't have "WIPS" because of that. I say, whatever brings you peace and joy, do that-even if it's different from what others are doing! And your videos bring me both! Thanks for being part of my stitching hobby.

Such great finishes! Thanks for sharing!

Your finishes are so cute! Great finds at the thrift store.❤

You have cute finishes. I will look around thrift stores and pick up items. Thank you for the inspiration.

Hi Stitching Lis, Adds in old magazines are fun to read :) Now a days they're very short, always directing one to their website . You did a great job cutting and decorating with cross stitch ! This has to inspire more to get the scissors out and be creative :) That white dish , minute 11.48, looks like it would make a great scissor holder if it was placed on a pedestal(another recycled object) . I was searching " white glass scissor holder" a while ago. Haven't found one yet at our second hand store :) Yes, that black ribbon has to go . :) Give it your own touch of joy to mactch that cross stitch :) I have to ask, maybe I missed it in a eralier video, it's new to me...what is FFO's ? F might mean finished ? Thanks for sharing your shopping trip ! You had a succsesful day out !

Ooh those magazines look so intriguing! Your projects are so cute. I really love the luminous fiber arts ones.

I had a subscription to Cross Stitch and Classic Cross Stitch in the 80s. Most of those patterns will be pretty dated, but fun to look at. That candy jar will be fun, but why not stitch a topper for that instead of something for the side? Fun video!

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Melissa, thank you for sharing your review and experience flipping through these books. There are some great pieces in each book you showed today!

Hello. I enjoyed this fun video. My local library has some cross stitch books. I currently have borrowed the Max Pigeon book, Storyland cross stitch by Sophie Simpson and Jayne Netley Mahew's Animal collection. Storyland is amazing and the author/designer describes patterns in a wonderfully wry manner. Theses books also carry the patterns across the pages. I will copy them, cut and tape the pages together.

I’m watching this and I’m…actually stitching! Haha. Some great tips for sure.

I love stitching in a small hoop. I'd rather move the hoop around than be uncomfortable while stitching.