Flosstube #6 - Sampler September has arrived!
Вставка
- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- FFOs, WIPs, haul and plans! And somehow breakdancing… I apologize.
Thank you so these creative stitchers for their wonderful ideas!
#baptoschoolsal - hosted by @newhampshirestitcher
#stitchsmallsfrompnps - hosted by @SarahsStitchySpot
Thirza Goes Goth - created by @kansascitygirlinacoloradow4285
**I’m not sure what is going on with the poor quality this time - I didn’t change anything! If you have any tips please let me know!
Karen, I was happy to find you today. Your video was great in all respects. I particularly enjoyed your humor and attitudes about your stitching. Big smile!
What a wonderful comment! Thank you so much for watching and the truly kind words! I appreciate it more than you can know.
Can't wait to see your progress on Therza...love the colors and most of all the enthusiasm you have for it:) I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing
I’m so excited that my enthusiasm came across in all my jumbled words! I can’t thank you enough for watching and for your lovely comment!
Wow, the Primitive Hare piece is amazing. The back is as amazing as the front. See if you can find one of those old-fashioned round frames in a thrift store. It might cost a bit, but she's worth a place of pride in your house. You can tell people it's your great great great grandmother.😉
Honestly, that’s the exact look I’m going for. I want to frame her and just put her on the bookshelf like she is my ancestor! Thank you so much for watching!
Harvest Time is beautiful stitched, I knew I needed that too! 😁
And it is such a fun stitch! I need to get that turkey back out!
I can't believe you are talking about Sampler September but last year lol! I LOVE that Madam Chantilly chicken!!! xx
I just recorded my Sampler September for this year today! That chicken now hangs in my kitchen! I love it.
Oh also my friend Melissa taught me a trick for finding oval/circle frames because you’re right - they’re really hard to find! She looks for mirrors - they’re usually oval and they can be pretty ornate. Carefully remove the backing and the mirror glass and you basically have a “regular” frame leftover!
This is a great idea! Especially since after looking at the piece again it is really big. Thank you so much for the great suggestion and for watching of course!
A big YEA for Karen - can't wait to see your ALL finished pieces.
That’s so nice! Thank you so very much for watching!
Your idea with the color key was brilliant! You also have me wanting to do a 25/7
Thank you so much! It has truly come in very handy and I would absolutely encourage doing 25/7! It gets you progress but I also truly look forward to it!
Oh my goodness. Just found your channel. Love your content. I also am a cross stitcher, and have a beautiful, handsome Scottie named Punch. Punch has a sister named Judy. Fergus is a cutie pie. So glad I found you. The two best things in life Scotties and Cross-stitch. Looking forward to watching all your videos in the next couple of days.
Oh my goodness! Punch and Judy - I can’t! How cute! I would love to get a second one. I grew up with Cairn Terriers but Fergus has been our absolute best dog! He’s my joy. Thank you so much for watching.
First time watching you, Karen, and looking forward to your next fun video. You definitely have to get some of your finishes finished. They look so good framed, but the expense! I LOVE Prairie Schooler's Harvest Time and have added it to my wish list. Thanks; my list wasn't long enough. But yours is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much for watching! I actually finished a few things today - including Harvest time! I’m still learning so things aren’t perfect but I’m happy to have progress!
Karen, just tuned in first time, wow! Such an enjoyable video, loved your WIPs & UFO parade!!
Agree with others DIY framing and flat fold finishes especially for odd sizes.
Loved the laminate ideas. So glad you’re a FlossTuber!!
- Kate O’Keefe in SE Pa
Thank you so much for watching! I have had so many great suggestions and am excited to see what I can come up with!
I loved seeing all your finishes! I have stitched Miss Thirza and loved every cross. The gothic colorway is amazing. Will keep your son in my thoughts.
Thank you so very much Sarah! I so appreciate you watching and your feedback, and your thoughts for Darren mean the world!
First time watcher and I will return. Love your projects.
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it!
For the pumpkin thieves, what about a wall hanging? Like a banner? You could just stitch a basic back with a pocket at the top or tabs for a dowel and then hang beads or Pom poms or something on the bottom. Just a thought. Love that stitch, it is absolutely cute!
That’s a great idea - it is too cute to not be a decoration at Halloween time! Thank you so much for the suggestion and for watching.
You’re Pritve hare is amazing! So is your Mirabilla.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much! It was so great to see both of those pieces up close again.
Great video! Enjoyed all your finishes. Love your smile.
What a kind comment! Thank you so much for watching - I truly appreciate it!
So great to see you! Fun to see all the finishes and September plans- 2 baps doesn’t count as “excessive, why would you do that” breakin’ 2 electric boogaloo🤣😂🤣😂
I guess coming from someone with 100 WIPs not much is excessive right? 😂. Thank you so much for watching and for the giggle.
@@kbhstitches too true😂🤣
Omw I LOVE BREAKIN 2 Electric Boogaloo. I grew up in So Cal as an 80's high schooler. We used to have break dancing "fights" at our high school dances early on. Ozone and Turbo both used to come play racquetball at the park behind my high school when we were at softball practice after school.....thank you for the outloud OMG and chuckle at work!!! I always wanted to headspin..... I had the tail, the 2-tone grey Nike jacket.....and wore the black karate shoes....only thing I never had was the parachute pants. Thank you for sharing.
I never knew following something up with Electric Boogaloo meant it should never have been made....lol
Oh. My. Goodness! The karate shoes!!!! I absolutely had those and totally forgot! I’m not sure I had parachute pants - but I for sure had an amazing pair of MC Hammer pants that were my favorite. We are so lucky to have survived that time! I never did a head spin but did do a back spin and the truth is there is no trick - it just hurts 😂! Thank you so much for watching and commenting - it brought back so many fun memories!
New subscriber. Love the old box of FOs review. Will binge your previous episodes soon!
I just subscribed and liked your channel. I love your projects. Everyone has given awesome ideas for you foe's. Don't be afraid to look at 2nd hand stores for frames. I found some awesome ones at antiques stores and just resize some of them using a framing kit from amazon. Easy peasy. Flat folds or wall hanging or fronts for project bags. Take care will be watching
Thank you so much for watching! Can I ask what a framing kit consists of? I think my biggest worry is finding something straight, and strong enough, to wrap the piece around. But after all the comments I am bound and determined to try something!
Karen I just love your videos, they always make me smile! The colors for Stag Among the Roses are so so good, can’t wait to see more of your progress on that!
Thank you so much for watching and for saying this - I really needed it today! It hard to put yourself out there as you and have some people not like you - I know it’s not personal but I need to get used to it.
I agree with flat folds for some of your projects and try thrift stores for frames. Don't be intimidated to try framing yourself. Some foamcore, tacky glue and patience is all you need. And don't worry about perfection! Its for you in your home and the pleasure in looking at your things outweighs perfection .
Thank you so much for the advice! Can I ask a question about foamcore? Do you buy it already cut or use something to cut it correctly? I feel like I know enough to stretch and lace - or tape or glue or whatever - but I’m stuck on how to get straight edges on whatever I need to wrap it around. Does that make any sense at all?
so sorry I didn't respond more quickly, Real Life cut into my floss tubing time this month! To cut my foam core I use a retractable blade utility knife. I think sometimes they are called box cutters also. And a straight edge. I use a piece of cardboard underneath to protect my table. Stand at the table and focus. You need to hold the straight edge FIRMLY along your line. It might take two passes and a new sharp blade is your best move. 😀
I really enjoyed your video... love all your finishes... I suggest you watch for Michael's sale on custom framing...you can save 55%... I take one or two pieces only when they have a sale...I'm a 'process' stitcher but I do enjoy seeing my finished pieces hung....I have one wall dedicated to hanging all... then move them around to a few spots in house seasonally... you are worth it! Don't forget to stitch in your name & date...I've 'saved the stitches' a few times & wish the stitcher had stitched in name & date.
Thank you so much for this suggestion! I’ll certainly keep an eye out! I have had so many great suggestions. Thank you so much for watching. I truly appreciate it.
First time watching, I enjoyed your video, beautiful stitches and lovely personality!
Thank you so much for taking the time! I so appreciate it and your kind words.
Just found you today and enjoyed every minute. I look forward to seeing more of what you will be up to. As far as how to finish those beautiful pieces of yours, I am new to stitching, so I have only finished one, and that was a stand-up. But I do know that you can get material for framing that you would buy a set of 2 pieces for the sides and a different set of 2 pieces for the top and bottom. Then, you would snap them together to form your frame. They are made of wood, so you can paint or stain them if you want. I think this is much less expensive than custom framing. Hope this helps. Because your work is just too beautiful not to be seen.
Thank you so much for watching! And that is a great option! I’m so glad I showed those finishes because I know have so many more options than I thought! I truly appreciate it.
Love your WIPs and finished pieces. I have to buy Cat Tricks!!!
Thank you so very much!
The Prairie Schoolers are also fantastic. There is something about them.
They are such cool designs that have really stood the test of time! I love them!
Woohoo! New subscriber ❤❤ love your projects and your beautiful personality!!
What a kind comment! Thank you so much for watching. It means a lot!
New to your channel, I love you pattern choices, thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching! I truly appreciate it!
loved seeing your box of treasures!
Thank you! I’m so glad I got them all out and saw them again too - it has my brain thinking! I so appreciate you watching!
Loved seeing your finished pieces. You might want to so dome smaller pieces a flat folds, especially useful for seasonal pieces. Vonna Pheiffer has tutorials on her Flosstube channel.
I will look into that! Thank you so much for watching! I think I found a little sled to put the Prairie Schooler on so fingers crossed!
I love your videos! You crack me up. Cross stitcher AND breakdancer! My teenage self is a little jealous. I couldn’t bust a move if my life depended on it.😅
All your previous finishes are amazing. You are awesome. And I love watching your progress on PUB!
Thank you so much! No need for jealousy - I’m not sure I can or could bust a move either 😂. I am so glad to be able to follow you on the PUB journey too - it really makes it so much more fun! Thank you for taking the time to watch!
go get a framed mirror and take out the mirror part. it works for me when i cant afford custom framing. mirrors come in all shapes and sizes so it is really convenient and they are sold at goodwill
Someone else also suggested mirrors and I’m excited to start looking! It makes perfect sense! Thank you so much for watching!
You should mount, instead of framing the seasonal pieces. Then you can place them on easels and swap them out as the seasons change!😊
I bought a sled to mount the prairie Schooler on - and am trying to find something else for the reindeer! I have had so many fun suggestions. I just need to work up a little bravery!
Wonderful you’re amazing Breakdancing!😂here are some thoughts for your not quite finished pieces: flat folds, decorative base with Velcro to swap out, project bag topper, gift, drum covers, journal cover, tray decor (under glass) thrift store/ yard sale frames if oversized mat with coord fun fabrics .🤗tfs lovely work I’m off to hunt for Pumpkin Thieves🤣🏴☠️
Thank you for all of the wonderful suggestions! I was actually thinking today of possibly making a drum out of Pumpkins Thieves - it would be massive but also very cool! Thank you so much for watching and commenting - it makes it all so much more fun!
You crack me up! 😂 love your stitches but really love your sense of humor and things we admit to from our past revealed on floss tube! I hope your son has a good school year and you have great 24/7 stitching time. ❤
I’m constantly amazed at what ends up flying out of my mouth 😂 but I’m also really proud of myself for just really and truly being me. At my age that should be old hat but sadly it’s kind of a whole new world! Thank you so much for watching and commenting - the smile it brought has brightened my day!
For some you could make into project bags for other projects, or make into panels for quilts, bell pulls, home decor with wooden backers and faux floral accents
Thank you so much for watching and for the suggestions! I think a few are perfect for project bags and I know I could mount that harvest piece onto a pumpkin! I so appreciate the help in looking at things differently!
Your work is beautiful!
I’ve bought an odd size custom cut frame from art to frame for not too horrible of a price then just framed it myself. I’m not great at it but for those pieces that you want to frame but can’t find the size in the store it is another option. I just bought the frame with no glass.
I’ll have to check that out! I only thought to look for already made frames thank you so much for the suggestion - and for watching! I truly appreciate it.
Maybe with Pumpkin Thieves you could venture into a simple wall hanging!? You could buy Mini Charm squares with halloween fabric to sew around the perimeter, then follow the pillow method for a flat finish to hang. Just an idea :) I don't know how the month got away from but I was also thinking about October SAL and wondering if it would happen this year. I'm down either way! If we don't, I can always play some catch up this year on our other sals lol! Happy stitching!
Hey there lady! I was actually thinking of attempting a drum with Pumpkins Thieves! I have looked at some tutorials and it may be a mess but I just don’t have room to make it into anything too big! I am always down for another SAL but haven’t seen anything I’m dying to do! If you have seen something please let me know - I would love to keep it going as a tradition.
@@kbhstitches oh a drum sounds amazing!! I think the pattern is perfect for a drum. Yes, definitely will look around at some Halloween designs and see if anything pops up! ☺️
You might want to make them flat folds. You can put magnets on them and move them around. I would recommend you watch Vonna Pfeiffer on finishing your projects.
A few people have suggested her videos! So I thank you so much - I’ll will certainly do that! Thank you so much for watching.
I can't believe you took break dancing lessons from Ozone, that's awesome!!! Those Breakin' movies are pretty great.
Well clearly we are soul sisters! What a time to be alive right?
Flat folds are the way to go and not hard. Vonna fphiffer or fat quarter shop has great tutorials. 😊
This has been the most popular solution! I’m excited to try it out! Thank you so much for watching!
Love your enthusiasm. Beautiful stitching. Take pride in what you stitch and display. Can’t believe your backs. You are very talented
Thank you so much! Believe me not all of my backs look like that - but they all bring me joy. I already have a few plans for some of those finishes - I’m so glad I got them all out! Thank you so much for watching. I truly appreciate it!
Wow!
Thank you!
Great video and awesome stitches. Can you do the Halloween stitch on a flat fold? And I’ve seen a podcaster finish on blocks of wood, that deer is too cute to not be out this winter!
I have never done a flat fold but I’ll look into it! I agree on the deer! It is too pretty to not have out maybe I can find a wooden sleigh??? Who knows! Stay tuned and that you so much for watching! I so appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing, once again, your beautiful work, and yes - even your breakdancing story!! I've heard Tina Stitches (a really sweet flosstuber and prolific stitcher) refer to her tub of finished but not fully finished pieces as her "bin of shame" because she feels it's such a shame that they have to live in the bin instead of being displayed. If you've never seen her, she's done some amazing work - definitely worth a watch. Take care and look forward to seeing your next video.
Thank you! I just subscribed to Tina! There are so many wonderful stitchers out there. And I agree, it is a shame they aren’t out for all to see! Thank you so much for watching - even with my tangents - it really means a lot!
What about a small quilted wall hanging for Dasher so you still get the movement, a project bag for the cute cats one, I would say frame or wall hanging for the Prairie Schooler, that Colonial Hare is just astonishing you gotta frame it! Your finished projects are incredible
Also your Madame Chantilly projects would be great as flat folds, as well as the Autumn Prairie Schooler, just saying!
Ahhhh! A project bag is the perfect idea! And a wall hanging also sounds perfect but I would need to look into how to do that 😂. Thank you so much for watching and all of the support!
Also never done a flat fold😫. But I do remember buying some sort of pumpkin I could possibly attach it to if I can find it again!
Fun video, thanks. When you frame pieces with beads you use spacers between the piece and the glass. Any place that does framing can advice you. ❤
Oh wow! I hadn’t thought of that - you can keep the sparkle! Thank you so much and thank you for watching!
I think your Fortnight fabric will be perfect for Thirza! Thank you so much for your kind words about what I was trying to do with the third version - you totally “got it” and what I intended! ❤❤❤
Oh my goodness - I can’t believe you actually saw this. I’m so glad that my word salad somehow came together to make sense! I just so appreciate the new ideas and translations being brought to projects! It’s very cool!
Thanks for another fun video! So sweet of your husband to spoil you with the lovely red stitch case. We all need an occasional extravagance! I was also going to suggest fabric covered flat or flat fold finishes for those finished projects. Also take your projects to Hobby Lobby and check out some of the pics that they have that are already framed. Those frames might work. ❤
We all do need a pick me up once it a while - it was very kind and continuous to make me feel special! I hasn’t thought of different frames items - or maybe a tray??? - thank you so much for the suggestion!
Have you thought about doing drums for the longer narrow pieces. The prairie school village and the cooking chicken could possibly be really cute drums. Just thoughts. 😁
I have! I think I’m going to try it in Pumpkins Thieves. If I’m successful I think the harvest time would be really good too! I’m so excited by everyone’s suggestions! Thank you so much.
I'm very late, but I just found your video and I have a few thoughts....😂
1. Cool shirt. We're original star wars fans too. 2. You have really cool projects and several that I haven't seen. 3. If you haven't already decided on some finishes...I have seen finishes that are flat-lays I think they call them... mounted on like a mat board with a stand of some sort so it stands up, but it's not in a frame
But I also thought some of them might make fun bags... like a mini project bag idea too keep the little notions in inside a bigger bag... like the cute cat one,
So fun, great projects and I hope you've had great stitching in the meantime.
It was fun to go back and see which shirt I was wearing 😂. My son is a big star wars fan so he picked that one for me! I have actually now fully finished a lot of those wips - but someone else also mention a project bag for the cat piece so I need to look into finding someone who might be able to help with that! Thank you so much for watching and commenting - it means so much!
Great video again. Your stitching is awesome and I want to start some of your charts you have finished and working on. I need more time ❤
Thank you so much! If only we all had endless hours!
I just ran across your Flosstube today! Especially liked your Peacock, Unicorn & Badger, and Harvest Time. I would like to know what background color you are using for PU&C. I'm thinking of trying to find a fabric that would work so I don't have to stitch it all. Yours is so beautiful!
Of course! It is DMC 936 and if you have Instagram, julie_in_stitches_16 is starting hers on a green fabric. So that might be a good place to start! Thank you so much for watching!
You could put your finished pieces in a book like scrapbooking
I love this idea! Thank you so much for watching, it truly means a lot!
For your unframed pieces, you could simply stretch, pin and lace your piece to either foam core board or mounting board. The. You can adhere fabric to another board about 1” larger than your mounted stitching using spray adhesive - spray board then place board onto ironed fabric on a table. Then mount your stitched piece to the backing board using either double sided tape or Aileen’s Tacky Glue. You can then add a loop of ribbon or cording to the center or sides and simply pin the ends into place. This will at least get your stitched piece on display😊. If you’d like to see pictures of this type of finish I can send some to you 😊
I love this - back ally a wall hanging without any sewing! I found a wooden sled that I’m going to attempt to put the Prairie Schooler on - so fingers crossed! Thank you so much for watching and for the great suggestion!
I love the colorful designs too ! 🎉
They are the best! And I feel like stitching with those colors really does effect my spirit! Thank you so much for watching!
I often check out thrift stores for frames. Sometimes they need to be painted to get them to the color you're looking for. Stephine Webb with Lindy Stitches has a great tutorial on how to lace a piece for framing. You have some really nice pieces , it would be nice if they could be displayed for others to enjoy.
I’ll have to find that video - I learned how to add the chenille to my pillows from her video! Thank you for the reminder to look in the unexpected and maybe I’ll just find something! Thank you for watching as well. I truly appreciate it.
I never thought id hear about breakin 2 in a flosstube. I am insanely jealous you got a lesson from Ozone. INSANELY Jealous!
I’m loving this! I never knew I would connect with so many people over Breakin’! If only Turbo had been a teacher as well! I might have grown up to be Kelly! Thank you so much for watching!