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Laura Sinkins
Canada
Приєднався 12 лют 2023
Welcome Flosstube friends! I'm a cross-stitcher out of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and I love sharing with this warm, supportive community of fellow stitchers. I seem to be on a journey to finish projects, rescue abandoned projects, and generally stretch my creative boundaries. I never know what I'll be getting into next, but I'm happy to share the good, the bad, the ugly, and especially the funny. I hope you like what you see and thank you for watching!
All music is by Epidemic Sound.
All music is by Epidemic Sound.
Flosstube 14 - Christmas cross-stitch gift - tablet cover
Hey gang! I made a new tablet cover for my favourite handyperson for Christmas. Hope you like it. :)
#flosstube #flosstubecrossstitch #craft #crossstitch #christmasgift #canadianyoutubers #sewing
Sue Hillis Designs: www.suehillisdesigns.net/
#flosstube #flosstubecrossstitch #craft #crossstitch #christmasgift #canadianyoutubers #sewing
Sue Hillis Designs: www.suehillisdesigns.net/
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Flosstube 13 - How to turn thrifted cross-stitch into project tote bag
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Well this one took a left turn! When washing your finished piece goes badly. Spoiler: Happy outcome. #crossstitch #crewelart #projectbags #totebag #upcycling #thrifting
Flosstube 12 How to make a wall pocket from cross stitch
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Hi friends! Today I show you what happened when I decided to make a wall pocket pouch with a small cross-stitch I did. Enjoy! #flosstube #crossstitch #sewingtutorial #rv #canada #canadian #shannonchristinedesigns #knowledgeandneedles
Flosstube 11 - Fantastic cross-stitch shop find, new projects, and life updates.
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Hey beautiful humans. Wait 'til you see the awesome cross-stitch shop I came upon in Brighton, Ontario! I'm taking a bit more conversational approach this time, sharing more about me, and what I'm working on. I hope you like it. The shop in this video can be found at knowledgeandneedles.com My new patterns are: 1. Canada Mug by Shannon Christine Designs 2. Matter In Hand by Jeanette Douglas 3. ...
Flosstube 10 - Making a ridiculous tote bag
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Hey stitchy friends. Don't hate me for this. You know I just can't help myself. All music is from Epidemic Sound. #flosstube #crossstitch #projectbags #totebag #diy #upcycle
Flosstube 9 - Meda's big FINALE! - Plus make your own custom frame BONUS
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Hey beautiful people. This is it! Meda is fully finished and in this episode I share the WHOLE journey with you from concept to custom framing. Enjoy :) #flosstube #crossstitch #diy #customframing #fullyfinished #needlework #creative
Flosstube 8 - How to make a project bag tote for your cross-stitch
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Heya! In this video I'll show you how I used a finished needlework piece as the basis of a new project bag to fit my custom DIY q-snap-type frames. The blackwork pattern I modified comes from "The Cross-Stitcher's Bible Project Book" by Jane Greenoff that may be available in your local library or thrift shop. If you want to know more about making your own Q-snap-type frames, watch the excellent...
Flosstube 7 - How to frame needlework...for my mom!
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Hey Stitchers! This video is all about my mom. Join me as I frame up her piece, Side by Side, from start to finish, and share more about the person who most inspired me to be my creative self. #flosstube #bunka #crossstitch #framing #needlework #needlepunch #mominspires
Flosstube 6 - Meda update, finishes! and a start
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Meda is almost finished! Girls with Bicycles and Serene Village are fully done! And I just started a blackwork piece. Come along to see it what all's been happening this week. :) #flosstube #crossstitch #wip Music clip by Epidemic Sound.
Flosstube 5 - Meda update & thrifting in Sarnia!
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Hey friends! Good to see you again. In this video I share my update on making Meda, nifty thrift shop finds, stitchy resources and wonderful new inspirations. Flosstubers mentioned in this video: @SarahsStitchySpot @TigerLilyDesigns Library book reviewed: The Cross Stitcher's Bible - Project Book by Jane Greenoff Music by Epidemic Sound: Next to Me, Here Your Limit
Flosstube 4 - Making Meda part 2 - Cross-stitching WITHOUT A PATTERN!
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This is the second video of a series where I create a cross-stitched piece from my daughter's artwork and the challenges I run into along the way. Flosstubers referenced in this video: @darvanaleedesignsstudio - ua-cam.com/video/UKYxhbjfqmw/v-deo.html #flosstube #crossstitch #countedcrossstitch
Flosstube 3 - Making Meda part 1 - Creating a Cross-stitch Pattern from a Picture
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This is the first video of a series where I create a cross-stitched piece from my daughter's artwork and the challenges I run into along the way. Flosstubers referenced in this video: @HyggeStitcher @TheGiddyStitcher @StitchingJulesDesign @ronnierowedesigns575 #flosstube #crossstitch #countedcrossstitch
Flosstube 2 - How to prepare cross-stitch for framing (stretching & pinning over mounting board)
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Heya! My wrinkled Village Serene cross-stitch gets the spa treatment in this video as I wash it, press it, stretch it, pin it, and lace it onto a mounting board. Sorry for the bits of awkward, still working on my production technique, lol. #flosstube #crossstitch #framing #howto #danielgorman I'm still researching the artist behind this piece, Daniel Gorman. :)
Flosstube 1 - Intro, WIPs & what's in my closet?
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This is my first flosstube video. I apologize for all the awkward. It's basic but I'm learning so, future goals. :) #flosstube #wip #crossstitch Channels & videos to check out: @HyggeStitcher @newhampshirestitcher @cindysadventuresinstitching @johnniesaxon @StitchManDarcy @twistedyogi13 (Sharky Stitcher) @CaterpillarCrossStitch @TheGiddyStitcher - ua-cam.com/video/iz9BQzGtX50/v-deo.html @darvan...
Thank you! Very informative! 👏
Can you just mark the line instead of stitching?
@@marybarkhouse554 Sure. That seems reasonable
@ I am really new at cross stitching and so far in joying the challenges I have run into..lol thanks so much for your advice and the tutorial. Was well done . Keep up the great work.
Hi☺️ I was wondering if you did anything to the back of the fabric to secure the threads in some way? I mean you secure the starts and the ends of your stitches probably very good but still I wonder if a bag that gets used a lot would loose stitches with time! Thank you for your awesome video☺️
Thank you! Really good tutorial👌🏻
That's awesome! Beautiful bag.
the cross stitch landscape is gorgeous, would you please share with me where did you get the pattern? Thank you very much.
Gorgeous!
WOW! So impressive and such a labor of love!!! It is beautiful! What a treasure for your daughter!
This is such a great video! So informative! I love how you took the time to make sure it was exactly right! I was hoping we would get to see it framed! You did such a great job, thank you!
Well done! Very good instructions! ❤
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Great tutorial. Thanks so much!
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I know I'm supposed to say something about Your technique, which don't get me wrong are amazing & your video was really helpful, but I can't just leave my comment without saying ...... *_I LOVE YOUR KITCHEN TILES_* 🤣🤣🤣🤣
OMG best comment ever! LOL! They are my favourite diy project we've done in a house FULL of diy 😁
I always use a white towel so potential dye from your towel doesn’t bleed onto your project.
Great video and love your finish.
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
The basting stitch is such a great idea! I haven’t framed a piece yet but am working on one now that will definitely end up in a frame. Thanks for the tips.
Glad I could help :)
Wow! I love that. You always make great videos. I would like to have a Len’s Mill where I live in Québec.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying them. :)
That was a wonderful gift, good job with making it fit!!! I was just at that Len's Mills today shopping what a great store. Good sales on quilting fabric. Have a lovely and happy holiday.
Thank you so much! Yes they have an amazing selection. I always leave happy. You too D. Thanks for watching. :)
I think it turned out beautifully❤ I would only add whiskers to the cat! I'm always excited to see your creative approach to your projects!
Whiskers! What a great idea. I wish I'd thought of that 😸
Great video. I’m always impressed by what you do.
I appreciate that! Thank you :)
Great video and an awesome project bag! Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you came along for the ride 😁
I really enjoyed watching this video and going through each stage of the project with you! Your finished bag is beautiful 😻
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Your bag is absolutely fabulous.
Thank you so much!
Laura! That was a lovely video. I appreciated all the love you gave that previously abandoned piece - it is always so sad to see unloved pieces in thrift stores. I have a tapestry bought for the frame it was in … you have inspired me to do something in the coming months!
Thank you so much! That makes me so happy to hear!
Thank you so much for posting!! I’m using a marker for the first time as well .
You are so welcome!
Good!!My like video.Beautiful cross Stich👏👏👏👏
So glad you popped up on my feed today! I love what you made and enjoyed seeing your process.
Thank you so much. I’m glad I popped up in your feed too 😊
I love it, it’s very unique.
Thank you for showing us around, I loved that! I enjoy traveling but sind the pandemic, have not gone anywhere. I miss seeing different places and I've never been to Canada! Quite charming!
You are so welcome! I’ll have to show you more :)
I love your intro! It is unique, just like you❤
That looks so cute. I love how you put it together… you’re so creative! Love from Alaska ❤
Thanks! I’m glad you like it 😊
I love the way you stitched a guide line. I have often really struggled with mounting a piece straight. And making your piece the size of an “off the shelf” frame, never thought of that either. I will definitely keep that in mind for future pieces. Hi from Edmonton, AB
Aw thank you so much. :) Glad it was helpful.
Romantic Tangle - I’m sure that’s who you were talking about! Love your channel - I just discovered it recently. I’m a Toronto girl, who finished growing up (grade 4 through grade 13) in Galt, as it was then. I’m really about your parents’ age, and I remember driving through Hespeler (forget the spelling!) to Guelph to visit my cousins regularly, passing the old woolen mill, which was closed and abandoned by then, if I remember correctly. I always love hearing you ramble about living in that area - it brings back lots of long ago memories! I’m an ex-pat now, living in the US in LA County, but love anything to do with Canada 🇨🇦, and your chats are as close to home as I have heard in years. Oh, and, by the way, some time ago, I watched a FlossTube gal in Toronto talking about her local shop, called Gitta’s, now in Mississauga (forgot that spelling, too!). I knew it years ago, when it was in Bloor West Village in Toronto. It was wonderful then, and I would give anything now to be able to visit it again. Love your creativity, and thanks for sharing it! Cheers, Judy
Yes, that's exactly right! Romantic Tangle. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel, I'll have capture a bit more local footage for you. Yep I'm in Hespeler not too far from the mill that became Lens Mill. It only just moved a couple of years ago around the corner from the high school. Not that anything is really far from anything else lol. I'll have to check out Gitta's on one of my trips through to Toronto. Thanks!
I’d love to see local footage!! Thanks! I remember taking my aunt, the one who introduced me to needlepoint when I was a teen, to the Mary Maxim store in Paris in 1998, when I was last working in Toronto. I loved it, and we bought wonderful cross stitch kits, my first full coverage. If you haven’t been there, you might enjoy it. Paris is only about 7 miles beyond Galt, as I remember it, and it is a magical 10,000 square foot barn of a place.
@@judywarburton3085 I think I might have been there a few years ago but I don't remember having much of an impression that it had a lot of cross-stitch at that time. Not sure if that's still the case but perhaps a little drive to check it out would be a good idea
Thank you for the video. Alberta girl here I’ve watched your tutorial videos which are great I’ll have to give the framing one a go soon. Shannon Christine I love her patterns and I’m participating in her Christmas ornament group this year a new pattern every month for 9 months. She is actually from Kamloops and her sister in law is Erin Elizabeth designs and she’s in Winnipeg. Another new designer is Darlene Deon and she’s from Nova Scotia and she has some cute smaller designs also.
Thank you so much! And thanks for sharing those Canadian designers. :)
Just found you and I love your video. I live in Ottawa and it was nice to hear that you enjoyed yourself here. I also like Ann from Knowledge and Needles. She is a wonderful person and so helpful. Love your progress on your wips. Happy stitching!
Oh thank you so much! Isn't she lovely? I'm glad you found me. :)
I am headed to Knowledge and Needle next Saturday. I think I need to have a budget because I can totally lose control.
OMG that's fantastic! I totally relate lol. I'd say set a budget you don't mind doubling on the spot. ;)
Lovely video! FYI Shannon Christine is Canadian and is located in Kamloops BC.
Oh I love that tidbit! Thanks for the Intel. I'm always happy to find great Canadian content. :)
I can empathise, I’m delicious too 😒 in fact I’ve just applied hydrocortisone cream to several bites after gardening in my damp uk 🇬🇧 garden. Before retiring I was a NHS nurse and endured the transition from paper notes to electronic data. We used ‘system one’ the bane of my life with all the glitches and teething problems 😵💫
Oh you betcha, you can't get new software with zero glitches. I officially award you the purple heart on both scores! 💜 👏👏👏🥰
I was diagnosed this year with a heart issue PVC's so tons of appointments and meds (which I've never been on previously) so a learning curve for me. The docs have been phenomenal and I'm happy to report a big increase in heart health and an ablation procedure for my birthday in September! You are a wonderful teacher and flosstuber and a lovely lady❤❤❤
Oh my gosh, I'm sorry to hear that. It must have been scary. But getting a much-needed ablation is the perfect gift. ;) Thank you so much. You are always such a generous commenter and I am delighted every time. ❤️
Matter in Hand would be great to pull motifs and stitch littles! Love Jeanette Douglas! You are so fun to watch! Yes, IA is Iowa. The cat piece is awesome! I'm a dog person too. So funny as I misinterpreted that is was a real kitty cat!
Oh! Iowa! On my first guess too. LOL. Thanks!
I'm a monogamous stitcher! I totally get it! Laura, you look so young, I'm just surprised you're an empty nester! Congrats! I'm delicious too😂 and not a redhead but Scottish roots so burn easily. I'm in Tampa Bay 35 years. It's HOT 🔥 There's a product I recommend called Stingkill. It's a teensy tube of roll on. I get 50 bites at a time too. It will give you some relief.
Oh thanks, lucky face genes I think, lol. Makes up for the deliciousness. 😆 I’ve been to Florida in August, I BELIEVE you! 🔥🔥🔥
I love what you're doing with that cat piece from the thrift shop!
Thank you so much Mychelle. I'm frequently inspired by your forrays into the thrift shops. :)
Omg i love it!
Thank you!!! 😁