My memorable Christmas was 1956. I was 9 years old. I wanted a Barbie doll and a white bible. I got my Barbie and my mother made me an entire chest full of outfits. I was overwhelmed! It had been a financially hard year for our parents so the love they put into our gifts meant so much! Happy holidays to you, Teresa.
Thank you for your video. It's great to see you again. Always enjoy my visit with you. I know you've been crazy busy. Loved seeing your finishes and WIPS. The car stuff was crazy, typical crap happening this year. This year, what a crazy time we've had. All I can say is thank the good Lord for stitching. It keeps us sane! Take care and happy stitching!
For many years as a child, I played a role in the nativity play at the little country church our family attended. The church passed out little boxes of mixed candy to everyone who attended. It's a Christmas memory I hold dear to my heart.
My favorite Christmas memories was watching my children on Christmas morning and feeling the magic that made the season special. I will forever hold those moments in my heart
My most favorite Christmas memory is when I was a young girl, Santa would bring me a new doll! Then we would go to my Grandmas house, have lunch & then open presents. My Grandma was a wonderful seamstress & I would have a box full of clothes that fit the doll Santa had brought! She would make dresses, pants, blouses, dressy dresses, jackets, etc! It was wonderful & I always looked forward to it! Teresa, you absolutely need to take Sunday's off & relax, do what you want to do, and reenergize! I'm proud of you for doing that & you should never feel guilty about it! Have a very Merry Christmas!
All my Christmas memories that I love and hold close to my heart are of my children when they were little, coming down stairs and seeing all the presents under a beautiful tree, all the excitement!!! Now there’s, the grandkids which is just as fun . So happy to see you again, it was a long time.
Hi Theresa, Love your story about chocolate covered cherries. Our oldest daughter was born on Christmas Eve. She loves chocolate covered cherries and peppermint ice cream. We decided that because she was born at Christmas, she automatically loves this stuff. We still make sure she gets these lovely treats. She turns 40 this year. Sorry your son will not be able to get home for Christmas. Thank you for helping stitchers get through this year.
I loved your Christmas memory. It brought back one of my favorite memories when I was in third grade. I vividly remember the feeling and excitement. I remember being on stage for my Christmas program and singing and performing to the song HERE WE COME A CAROLING"
A meaningful Christmas memory is hard to choose since so many came to mind. One was driving around to look at lights with my family. I have continued this tradition through being single and now married with grand children. THis year should be really good because I hear people are decorating more, so looking forward to our evening drive.
My favorite memory of Christmas is me and my siblings sneaking downstairs on Christmas eve seeing all the gifts under the tree gigling, laughing and counting now many presents each got. Then we would fall asleep under the tree with the beautiful lights and pine smell dancing in our heads.
My favorite memories are of secretly watching my kids on Christmas morning. Our house had an open stairway that looked out over the living room where the Christmas tree was. My husband would get up and plug the tree in about 4 am so we could see the fun. Seems like yesterday, but was about 30 years ago!! Love love watching your videos, watching your cats, hearing your stories and how you can just be your serious or silly self. Also love how easy it is to use your online shop. Merry Christmas!
My favorite memory is from the past at about age 6. My Mom opened the front door about a week before Christmas so we could see the fresh fallen snow. Who do you think was just walking down the street? Santa! He came right up the driveway & came inside. My younger sister & I had about 20 minutes to talk to Santa all by ourselves. When he left he walked back in the same direction. It was the best surprise ever! Years later I found out it was the neighbor who was scheduled to go to the boy scout Christmas party. He was Santa every year.
I enjoy watching your videos - the singing, the kitties, the "What I'm into.." - after your last video, I bought some dark chocolate raspberry squares😋. I learn something cross-stitch related every time I watch. Thank you for sharing your tidbits and knowledge. One of my favorite Christmas memories is when we spent Christmas in Colorado at my cousin's home in the mountains. We were able to go tubing and take a sleigh ride. It was wonderful! So excited about the success of your business. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Happy Stitching!
My favourite memory was the real pine tree filled with kitschy, mismatched decorations...so we always have a real tree or two...filled with mismatched memories....thanks Kitten Stitcher....for everything!
Oh so happy to see your video come up, and I so appreciate you sharing your time like this. I’m always amazed at how much you do and I and many millions of other people acknowledge you as a huge important part of the cross stitch community. You’re truly an amazing person! My meaningful Christmas memory is from when I was in grade 5 and finally earned enough money to buy my family some Christmas gifts. It was so little money even for back then but I remember buying little tiny nativity scene figures for ten cents each and I was so proud to give one to each of my family members. I gave my mom the best one which was baby Jesus.
Loved spending a little time with you as always. My favorite memories at Christmas is crowding all the cousins and aunts and uncles around the tree after eating and dishes to open gifts.
So many Christmases....2017 my first grandchild was born on December 16, and I went to see her the next weekend. A whirlwind, but I remember being so proud to see my son as a new dad. Thank you for taking time to make a video. You are such a lovely lady. Merry Christmas and Happy Balanced 2021.
A memorable Christmas memory was touching, posing, playing with my grandmothers gorgeous ceramic nativity set as a child. When she passed my aunt got ahold of it before I ever could but I remember that nativity fondly.
So good to visit with you T. One of my favourite memories is also of school Christmas concerts. With all the kindergarten kids on stage with all the stage lights lit, and they would be waving looking for their parents, and we would wave to all of the kids on stage.
Hi Teresa, thanks for the Russian tea mix recipe...I had lost my copy several years ago...my favorite memory of Christmas was taking my babies home to each grandparents house and remembering their look of happiness...we made some great pictures too...I am glad you got to go to retreat...never feel guilty if you don’t “do” something... I am glad you had a great time...it’s my turn to do the gallbladder dance within the next two weeks...spoil my Christmas...no way...Christmas is the sprit that last all year in our hearts...best wishes and have a blessed Holiday Season Teresa❤️
My favorite memories of Christmas is definitely when the kids were Under 8 yrs old and spent with my sis , mom and dad. I decorated and baked, made candy. The whole package. So happy then. I would love the magazines. Missed you while you’ve been gone. Thank you for your videos. God bless.
my most memorable christmas memory was when my daughter surprised us all ( she was living in Korea, teaching at the time) by coming home and bringing our first grandson as a surprise for us. We didn't know he was coming with her because of the long journey he was only 6 months old. will never forget that one. love your channel, and your shop.
It was so good to see you again; I always enjoy your videos!! I pray blessings and joy for you during the holidays and the coming year. So glad you are at least taking Sunday’s off - you definitely need to replenish to keep up with all that you do. Hugs and happy stitching.......................
My favorite Christmas memory was singing and playing piano in the Christmas Vespers program at my high school. It was totally "off book", and rehearsals began in September. I didn't realize what a lifetime impact that would have, because I have used the skills I learned in church and secular performances ever since. I am so grateful that our choir director, Mr. Luckenbill, insisted on such high standards; what a gift he gave us!
Christmas past, was going with my father to pick and cut a tree...we finishing cutting down tree....I'm up front carrying the top of the tree, I'm 10 and we all most make it to the truck, I felt a sharp pain on my hand....drop the tree, screamed and brought my gloved hand up and it was covered with blooded....Yes, I was bite by something with very sharp teeth.....Not going into more details, Yes, ER....Yes, I stayed in the hospital for 3 days, Yes, I milked it for all it was worth....that was our last "Real Tree"......amazing video..thanks for sharing....take care and be safe..
My favourite Christmas memory was getting our real tree and it was always too short and too wide. No matter what we picked, but everyone loved it and all our visitors talked about our crazy trees. Loved that ❤️ 🌲
You are my favorite flosstuber. Your outlook is so positive. My son moved away this year also and we’ve decided that it’s not prudent for him to come home. It makes me sad but I know this move was something good for him. I’ll see him as soon as I can, meanwhile I know he’s living his best life!
Thank you for being here. I got very excited when I saw the notification about your video. My favorite Christmas memory was probably the year my mom bought me a whole bunch of craft supplies like popsicle sticks and cotton balls and let me do whatever I wanted on a card table. I created a snowy Christmas scene completely from pipe cleaners, cotton balls, boxes, felt, sequins, etc. It kept me engrossed for days and I was very proud of it. I have to hand it to my mother, she let me childishly decorate our house for any Holiday. The year I learned to crochet I covered everything in crochet chain garlands 😂. Thanks for asking.
I love the big Christmas bulbs. That is what I grew up with and they are brighter. And they glow in the dark. They look great in the rain and fog! I love that!
My favourite Christmas memory is when my husband and I went to my parents for the first time after my eldest daughter was born! I loved seeing her play with her cousins and grandparents!
My favorite Christmas memory was our tree. We had a winding staircase and would get a 14 foot tree that went up the middle of the staircase. We had to climb the stairs to hang the ornaments and to put the angel on the top.
I was born in 68 and I agree. Christmas movies were the best, mostly those from the 50’s and Christmas ornaments were luxurious, we had real wood ornaments that I still have some and I treasure. I was fun.
So good to see you again. I think your focus on balance for 2021 is excellent. I have to find a focus; I like that idea. My favorite memory of Christmas was and still is singing carols. It just brings a calm feeling to me. So easy to get stressed out with day to day pressures, that we all need to take time for ourselves.
It was great seeing you again! Thank you for all you do to keep us stitchers in supplies. I was lucky enough to pick up a treasure chest chart and it is keeping me going to think that I will get to start it over the Christmas period! To sit down and relax. I am so ready for that this year. Keep safe.
I’m always thrilled to see you have a new video! I had a great time stitching along while watching you this morning! Please take enough time for yourself that you don’t get run down or injure yourself! Have a wonderful Christmas!
So nice to visit with you again. Thanks so much for sharing. My Christmas memories are sitting at the top of stairs wait for mom to say I can come down. Just so excited for that moment 😃😃😃❤️
Flocked up.... I love it. I agree the holidays when I was small were the best. My grandparents always had a wonderful Christmas Eve party with friends and family. It was amazing.
We are tearing down kitchen cupboards and painting... ugggg BUT while Christmas decorations are still packed away I’ve had the best time stitching, listening to Christmas music, helping hubby when needed and thinking of all the wonderful memories I’ve stored in my mind but never really took the time to think about the memory. I want to be sure with years to come, to take the time to remember the kids being small, my wonderful in-laws who are no longer with us, my mom and dad hustling to make Christmas the best... I’ve enjoyed this time in spite of making the decision to not put up decorations but rather enjoy the real meaning. I’m truly blessed!
A memorable Christmas memory(s) is every year my uncle would have each of us kids to a song, dance or poem to get our gift. It was fun as we would actually practice for it. Thanks for the mag offer! Memory Christmas. I went to Catholic school and so did my kids, I totally get your school Christmas pageants. I remember my daughter a one of the three kings one year and I let her wear my long wool coat. She said that she looked like a business person while the other two in bath robes, were more in line 🤷🏻♀️
My memorable Christmas moments were singing carols with my dad. He was an entertainer and would leave the day after thanksgiving to go to the nearby city to entertain the children dressed up as the dickens carolers with his other musician friends and he would stay in the city until Christmas Eve then he would come home with surprises for my brother and I. He would sing to me “I’ll be home for Christmas “ before he left for the city. He has since passed away and I cherish those memories with all my heart ❤️
My favourite Christmas memories are when we would go to a free farm to cut down a Christmas tree then carry it what seemed miles to our truck. Then we would go home to decorate it. My Mother would always fix us hot chocolate afterwards. Merry Christmas!
I have never cared for chocolate covered cherries. But I loved turtles. That was the best thing to get at Christmas in the 80s. My brother would get the cherries. And once I got a Whitman’s sampler chocolate box which was heaven. And the best memory ever!!!
Sweet Teresa.... please take care and continue your efforts to find balance for yourself! I appreciate the time you put into your videos, it’s always a joy. I also applaud you for “letting” yourself be in the moment instead of filming and taking photos. Merry Christmas to you and your family and may the New Year be full of good health, balance and lots of stitching! 😘❤️ Rebecca
My favorite Christmas memory was decorating my grandma's gumdrop tree. She lived in separate house beside us. She didn't want a Christmas tree, but each year I would decorate the gumdrop tree. I loved the big sugary gumdrops! Yum.
Always always great to see your video; you are so upbeat and informative. I have so many wonderful Christmas memories. One thing really sticks out in my memory. My dad was driving our family to a friend’s home for a Christmas Eve and birthday dinner for my mom. She had made the comment to her friend that no one really celebrated her birthday because it was the day before Christmas. So Shirley had an elegant dinner for us and then we all went to church. This was probably 1973. Mom and Dad have passed, but I am still friends with Shirley and her husband, Jack. ❤️
I always enjoy your flosstubes...I love all the information you give us...and the stories you tell are so much fun... Thank you for sharing your finishes...I love your shop, too. Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Always great to see you!! Love your design for the retreat and I look forward to its future release. Love the CHS quaker stocking and Ann Grimshaw is stunning!!! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with time to have a break/stitch/craft. Stay safe and happy stitching.
My favourite Christmas memories are always when my children were little and we would get together with my parents. As a family we always have told each other that we love each other, my dad died quite suddenly and I can be certain that he knew how much I loved him. Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas to you and your family! I love those chocolate covered cherries as well. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for all you do for us; it and you are appreciated.
Zero is being naughty today. We have our chairs and couch covered also because of our cats. I really like seeing your cats. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I wishing you a Happy Holiday season. I am excited to receive my copy of the new Blackbird Designs book. You deserve to have your Sundays off. You work very hard to sent out our orders. Have a good week.
I am also a chocolate covered cherry person. I now make my own, so, so good! I remember Christmas programs at the Catholic school, so much fun. I am rereading The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It was a book I read when I was in college and was reminded of it a couple weeks ago. So good. You are so right, live in the moment, enjoy what you are doing or stop. And take your Sunday's off.
I missed you! One of my favorite memories is in Grade school the entire building and all classes (1-5) would gather in the 1st floor hallway and sing Christmas songs the last day before Christmas break-glad you are back. PS love chocolate covered cherries!!!
One of my memorable Christmas was 2 years before my father passed. A couple of week before Christmas my dad had a major heart attack. My dad always made a big deal of Christmas and filled our farm yard with lights. Well, I asked God to please give us one more Christmas. He answered my prayer with a yes and everyone made it to the farm for that Christmas. In fact we had dad for 2 more years and every Christmas was special🎄
Oh my favorite Christmas memory is decorating the entire house on Christmas Eve ( after putting the kids to bed) and watching their expressions coming downstairs to see it all on Christmas morning. We only got away with that a couple of times but it was really magical those few times. Thank you for the lovely visit.
My favourite Christmas memory is of when I was about 12. I had gone to bed as instructed and I woke a short time later. I snuck out to look at the Christmas tree and mum had put all the presents underneath. Everyone was asleep but I sat there just looking at the tree and I just remember this intense excitement about Christmas which exists still and I have tried to pass it on to my children. But I will always remember that night and treasure that feeling.
Theresa, your video is a holiday gift because I so appreciate your thoughtfulness. My elementary school did the same type of musical in the spring. All of the classes participated, and we performed for three nights. Our teachers each chose outfits for their class from the Sears catalog. Our parents then had to order our size dress (girls) or pants and shirt (boys). We sang and learned some choreography for our number. (No need to include me for the magazines because I subscribe.) I just wanted to say thank you and Merry Christmas!
So glad to see a new video ! I can relate to your story about the art museum . I have always noticed the same thing... we miss out on so many things around us when we focus on the “obvious”... Thanks for an awesome job of sending my orders so timely. Be kind to yourself and enjoy your Christmas holiday. Love your cats, by the way ! ❤️
Yeah! A Kitten Stitcher floss tube!!! Thank you for such an inspiring video. I know you’ve been super busy and I’m glad you are taking time for you time. One of my best memories of Christmas is of my childhood with my siblings & cousins at my grandparents farm. I remember the dried raisins that were still in a cluster ( I really miss those), thin mints, chocolate covered cherries....I still want ONE dark chocolate covered cherry at Christmas....Merry Christmas!
It was a pleasant surprise to see that you posted a video! I always remember having Christmas dinner at my great aunt’s home. A 100% homemade Polish dinner! It was absolutely delicious - as all homemade dishes are! Take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Very nice video Theresa. You really made me chuckle several times.I am one of your new customers and have been so impressed with how quickly my order comes-I feel badly about your hand though. DO continue to take Sundays off. If that makes an order take a day longer, then do it anyway. Everyone needs rest! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
A favorite Christmas memory of mine is when my sister and me were in elementary school. My parents bought us bicycles with banana seats. What was so funny about this is my Dad assembled the bicycles and put them in our family room behind the couch covered with a blanket. Well, we never peaked!! Honestly we didn't even try.. My parents loved to tell the whole story. Tried to keep the story short here. Just thinkng about how many times we walked up the stairs past that blanket bundle Amazes me even now that we didn't touch it. Merry Christmas 🎅
I am the same as you in regard to not taking pictures when I'm experiencing something special like a vacation etc. What I do wish I had taken more pictures of in my life are the everyday things, like what it looked like up and down my street, the cars, the clothes, when I walked out of my door every day or went on local errands, so I could recapture the sense and feeling of what it was like back then rather than rely on distorted memory. I'm 60 now and when I was younger in the 1960s and 1970s I didn't realize how much things change, how different familiar places would look, no longer have a feeling that all the little environmental details create. A meaningful Christmas memory for me that immediately popped into my mind is of making Christmas cookies and baked things with my kids when they were children and teens.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Theresa! Thank you for sharing the Russian Tea recipe. I had this once in college when my folks had recently moved to a small town in Louisiana. One of the ladies my mom met at church stopped by at Christmas time and dropped a basket off full of homemade goodies, including Russian tea. It was wonderful, and to this day, I think of Ms Ana Mae when I see a reference to it. I will certainly be making this tea for my husband and me this Christmas season!
Oh my all time favorite Christmas memory... Santa AKA my mom left pajamas outside the door every Christmas Eve. Well one year my step dad and I were watching a Christmas movie and we heard the door bell ring we looked out side and didn’t see anyone so resumed our movie, door bell rings again, again we saw nobody.... finally a violent knock was on the door !!!! Many years later I found out that it was my mom delivering our Christmas pjs she had been standing outside in a snow storm trying to get us to open the door. She loved Christmas
So glad to see you again! My most memorable Christmas was went my sister and I were sitting on the steps very early in the morning (probably about 1 a.m.) looking over all the wonderful gifts Santa left under the tree. I looked at her and said "Mommy and Daddy are Santa Claus, aren't they?" She admitted I was right. I was crushed but It still was the best Christmas ever because I think I got everything I wanted!!!
Wishing you peace and balance this Christmas and 2021!! My favorite Christmas memory was when we moved a couple of days before Christmas and the kids were worried Santa wouldn’t know our new address to find them - lol!! Top ten was fun to see. Happy stitching :)
One of my best memories is going to church on Christmas Eve with my Mom and sister and going back to my Moms to open a special handmade gift to each other. Just a special time for the 3 of us❤️
My best memories are of Christmas eve when all the aunts and uncles and cousins would come to our house to celebrate and it was just sheer chaos which as a kid was awesomely fun!
One of my most memorable Christmas memories is when my daughter was a baby we lived in Florida but I was born and raised in Michigan where my entire family still lives. We didn't have the funds for travel. It was a very sad time for me as my daughter was only 2 months old and I felt very isolated from my family. As a surprise to me, my entire family pooled all the money they would normally have spent on gifts for each other and sent it to me to buy a plane ticket home for Christmas. They told me their gift this year was me being home for Christmas and being able to meet my new baby. Being home that Christmas was the greatest gift I have ever received. One memory that cracks me up about that trip home was my daughter ended up sleeping in a dresser drawer because bringing a bunch of baby stuff on a plane is virtually impossible, and a drawer was a perfect size to tuck her in safely. It was a great trip, one I will forever treasure. Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing and happy stitching!
All Christmas's are memorable for me because Christmas day is my birthday. One of my most memorable Christmas's not related to my birthday has to do with my sweet Caroline. She was supposed to be singing Christmas carols with her per-school friends in the church. She stood there with the group and did not sing a single word. One year later they begin singing and Caroline is singing louder and more animated than anyone else in the class. it was hysterical!!! I'll never forget it. What I regret is not getting it on video.
So glad that you are back and sorry that your son will not be able to spend Christmas with you this year. My most memorable Christmas was when my son, the first for both sides of the family was almost 2+ . Grandpa had the whole Christmas planned with Santa and all, he went out side and threw pebbles on the roof and of course, that was the reindeer bringing Santa. Grandma entertained my son to distract him. ao "Santa" could sit in front of the fireplace with a huge bag of toys. My son, was very quiet for about a minute, then toddled over and look at Santa, sat on his lap, pulled off the beard, and a "Grampa!" was screeched. He wasn't fooled, much to "Santa's" regret. A merry Christmas to you and yours.
My favorite memory is from my childhood: my parents were both immigrants from Germany, so they held to their German traditions. They set up our Christmas tree on the 23rd or 24th each year, and we were not allowed to see it until after church on Christmas Eve. We would have dinner, hear the Birth of Christ story, and sing Christmas carols in our dining room, then my mom would go into the living room to light the candles on the tree (yes, real candles), and then my sister, brother and I would be “herded” into the living room to OOOH and AAAAH over the tree and decor. I miss my folks!
Love your videos! When my sister and I were young our mother would sew us a new outfit for Christmas which we would open up on Christmas Day. Prior to Christmas she would have to try it on us to make any alterations or hems so she would blindfold us, make sure we couldn’t see, and put our outfits on us. We were always so excited! Our dad always thought Christmas was too commercialized. He didn’t object to my sister and I getting gifts, but didn’t want any himself. The only gifts we could get him were chocolate covered cherries and peanut brittle.😁❤️
I was married on Christmas Eve, my husband's idea. And even though he is no longer here it was a great time in my life. Always love to see your videos. Thanks.
Great. Christmas memory was watching our toddler come downstairs after a nap and seeing the tree fully lit with gifts. His eyes were so wide, he was awestruck.
Midrise skinnies are the best thing that ever happened to me 😁. I’m short waisted, thick in the middle and have proportionally skinny legs. I feel like my day has finally come in the jeans department 😁😁. Also, my mom used to make Russian tea with real tea and she even freshly squeezed the oranges and lemons. I remember her making it in a big pot on the stove and the whole house smelled so delicious. Only tea I’ve ever liked. Good tidings❄️☃️🎄
So great to catch up with you!! Covid has been great for designers and shop owners. Have to try to find some good in all the bad! I have plenty to stitch ....probably for at least the next 50 years!! Lol I'm excited to see Autumn Winds by BBD! It should be here on Wednesday according to the tracking number. You really did send it out super fast! I hope you have a great Christmas despite Harrison not being able to come home. I know it is sad not to be with your kids during the holidays. This year we are spending Christmas in Buffalo with our kids and grandchildren. The first time in about 6 years that we are all together. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year😊❤
My memorable Christmas memories include hanging my grandfather’s stocking on the mantle for our Christmas stockings. There were six grandchildren in the family which meant a lot of his socks were used. And asking to sleep under the tree but never getting to do so, but now as an adult I understand why they didn’t let us. I miss those Christmas vacations.
My memorable Christmas was 1956. I was 9 years old. I wanted a Barbie doll and a white bible. I got my Barbie and my mother made me an entire chest full of outfits. I was overwhelmed! It had been a financially hard year for our parents so the love they put into our gifts meant so much! Happy holidays to you, Teresa.
Happy to spend time with you tonight. So thrilled for the success of your business. Wishing you a blessed Christmas. ❤️🎄
So nice to spend time with you this morning. Take time for yourself and never feel guilty for that! Have a wonderful Christmas !
Thank you for sharing your Stitchy news here and fir your wonderful shop. Your customer service is the BEST!! Enjoy your Holiday.
Thank you for your video. It's great to see you again. Always enjoy my visit with you. I know you've been crazy busy. Loved seeing your finishes and WIPS. The car stuff was crazy, typical crap happening this year. This year, what a crazy time we've had. All I can say is thank the good Lord for stitching. It keeps us sane! Take care and happy stitching!
For many years as a child, I played a role in the nativity play at the little country church our family attended. The church passed out little boxes of mixed candy to everyone who attended. It's a Christmas memory I hold dear to my heart.
My favorite Christmas memories was watching my children on Christmas morning and feeling the magic that made the season special. I will forever hold those moments in my heart
My most favorite Christmas memory is when I was a young girl, Santa would bring me a new doll! Then we would go to my Grandmas house, have lunch & then open presents. My Grandma was a wonderful seamstress & I would have a box full of clothes that fit the doll Santa had brought! She would make dresses, pants, blouses, dressy dresses, jackets, etc! It was wonderful & I always looked forward to it! Teresa, you absolutely need to take Sunday's off & relax, do what you want to do, and reenergize! I'm proud of you for doing that & you should never feel guilty about it! Have a very Merry Christmas!
All my Christmas memories that I love and hold close to my heart are of my children when they were little, coming down stairs and seeing all the presents under a beautiful tree, all the excitement!!! Now there’s, the grandkids which is just as fun . So happy to see you again, it was a long time.
Hi Theresa, Love your story about chocolate covered cherries. Our oldest daughter was born on Christmas Eve. She loves chocolate covered
cherries and peppermint ice cream. We decided that because she was born at Christmas, she automatically loves this stuff. We still make sure she gets these lovely treats. She turns 40 this year. Sorry your son will not be able to get home for Christmas. Thank you for helping stitchers get through this year.
I loved your Christmas memory. It brought back one of my favorite memories when I was in third grade. I vividly remember the feeling and excitement. I remember being on stage for my Christmas program and singing and performing to the song HERE WE COME A CAROLING"
Just simply wonderful ♥️ Thanks...greatly appreciate all you’ve done to make my year better 🤗😘🎄
A meaningful Christmas memory is hard to choose since so many came to mind. One was driving around to look at lights with my family. I have continued this tradition through being single and now married with grand children. THis year should be really good because I hear people are decorating more, so looking forward to our evening drive.
Thank you for the upload. I love the barn wood frame. Our local framer carries them. An older gentleman makes them. They are unique. Glad to see you.
My favorite memory of Christmas is me and my siblings sneaking downstairs on Christmas eve seeing all the gifts under the tree gigling, laughing and counting now many presents each got. Then we would fall asleep under the tree with the beautiful lights and pine smell dancing in our heads.
My favorite memories are of secretly watching my kids on Christmas morning. Our house had an open stairway that looked out over the living room where the Christmas tree was. My husband would get up and plug the tree in about 4 am so we could see the fun. Seems like yesterday, but was about 30 years ago!! Love love watching your videos, watching your cats, hearing your stories and how you can just be your serious or silly self. Also love how easy it is to use your online shop. Merry Christmas!
My favorite memory is from the past at about age 6. My Mom opened the front door about a week before Christmas so we could see the fresh fallen snow. Who do you think was just walking down the street? Santa! He came right up the driveway & came inside. My younger sister & I had about 20 minutes to talk to Santa all by ourselves. When he left he walked back in the same direction. It was the best surprise ever! Years later I found out it was the neighbor who was scheduled to go to the boy scout Christmas party. He was Santa every year.
I enjoy watching your videos - the singing, the kitties, the "What I'm into.." - after your last video, I bought some dark chocolate raspberry squares😋. I learn something cross-stitch related every time I watch. Thank you for sharing your tidbits and knowledge. One of my favorite Christmas memories is when we spent Christmas in Colorado at my cousin's home in the mountains. We were able to go tubing and take a sleigh ride. It was wonderful! So excited about the success of your business. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Happy Stitching!
My favourite memory was the real pine tree filled with kitschy, mismatched decorations...so we always have a real tree or two...filled with mismatched memories....thanks Kitten Stitcher....for everything!
Oh so happy to see your video come up, and I so appreciate you sharing your time like this. I’m always amazed at how much you do and I and many millions of other people acknowledge you as a huge important part of the cross stitch community. You’re truly an amazing person!
My meaningful Christmas memory is from when I was in grade 5 and finally earned enough money to buy my family some Christmas gifts. It was so little money even for back then but I remember buying little tiny nativity scene figures for ten cents each and I was so proud to give one to each of my family members. I gave my mom the best one which was baby Jesus.
Loved spending a little time with you as always. My favorite memories at Christmas is crowding all the cousins and aunts and uncles around the tree after eating and dishes to open gifts.
So many Christmases....2017 my first grandchild was born on December 16, and I went to see her the next weekend. A whirlwind, but I remember being so proud to see my son as a new dad.
Thank you for taking time to make a video. You are such a lovely lady. Merry Christmas and Happy Balanced 2021.
A memorable Christmas memory was touching, posing, playing with my grandmothers gorgeous ceramic nativity set as a child. When she passed my aunt got ahold of it before I ever could but I remember that nativity fondly.
Great to see you again Teresa and as always I enjoy watching your fur babies. Thanks for the video
So good to visit with you T. One of my favourite memories is also of school Christmas concerts. With all the kindergarten kids on stage with all the stage lights lit, and they would be waving looking for their parents, and we would wave to all of the kids on stage.
Hi Teresa, thanks for the Russian tea mix recipe...I had lost my copy several years ago...my favorite memory of Christmas was taking my babies home to each grandparents house and remembering their look of happiness...we made some great pictures too...I am glad you got to go to retreat...never feel guilty if you don’t “do” something... I am glad you had a great time...it’s my turn to do the gallbladder dance within the next two weeks...spoil my Christmas...no way...Christmas is the sprit that last all year in our hearts...best wishes and have a blessed Holiday Season Teresa❤️
My favorite memories of Christmas is definitely when the kids were Under 8 yrs old and spent with my sis , mom and dad. I decorated and baked, made candy. The whole package. So happy then. I would love the magazines. Missed you while you’ve been gone. Thank you for your videos. God bless.
my most memorable christmas memory was when my daughter surprised us all ( she was living in Korea, teaching at the time) by coming home and bringing our first grandson as a surprise for us. We didn't know he was coming with her because of the long journey he was only 6 months old. will never forget that one. love your channel, and your shop.
Zero had me laughing out loud🤣! Thank you for everything you do for the stitching community. I pray you have a restful and rejuvenating Christmas!
It was so good to see you again; I always enjoy your videos!! I pray blessings and joy for you during the holidays and the coming year. So glad you are at least taking Sunday’s off - you definitely need to replenish to keep up with all that you do. Hugs and happy stitching.......................
My favorite Christmas memory was singing and playing piano in the Christmas Vespers program at my high school. It was totally "off book", and rehearsals began in September. I didn't realize what a lifetime impact that would have, because I have used the skills I learned in church and secular performances ever since. I am so grateful that our choir director, Mr. Luckenbill, insisted on such high standards; what a gift he gave us!
Christmas past, was going with my father to pick and cut a tree...we finishing cutting down tree....I'm up front carrying the top of the tree, I'm 10 and we all most make it to the truck, I felt a sharp pain on my hand....drop the tree, screamed and brought my gloved hand up and it was covered with blooded....Yes, I was bite by something with very sharp teeth.....Not going into more details, Yes, ER....Yes, I stayed in the hospital for 3 days, Yes, I milked it for all it was worth....that was our last "Real Tree"......amazing video..thanks for sharing....take care and be safe..
My favourite Christmas memory was getting our real tree and it was always too short and too wide. No matter what we picked, but everyone loved it and all our visitors talked about our crazy trees. Loved that ❤️ 🌲
You are my favorite flosstuber. Your outlook is so positive. My son moved away this year also and we’ve decided that it’s not prudent for him to come home. It makes me sad but I know this move was something good for him. I’ll see him as soon as I can, meanwhile I know he’s living his best life!
Thank you for being here. I got very excited when I saw the notification about your video. My favorite Christmas memory was probably the year my mom bought me a whole bunch of craft supplies like popsicle sticks and cotton balls and let me do whatever I wanted on a card table. I created a snowy Christmas scene completely from pipe cleaners, cotton balls, boxes, felt, sequins, etc. It kept me engrossed for days and I was very proud of it. I have to hand it to my mother, she let me childishly decorate our house for any Holiday. The year I learned to crochet I covered everything in crochet chain garlands 😂. Thanks for asking.
I love the big Christmas bulbs. That is what I grew up with and they are brighter. And they glow in the dark. They look great in the rain and fog! I love that!
My favourite Christmas memory is when my husband and I went to my parents for the first time after my eldest daughter was born! I loved seeing her play with her cousins and grandparents!
My favorite Christmas memory was our tree. We had a winding staircase and would get a 14 foot tree that went up the middle of the staircase. We had to climb the stairs to hang the ornaments and to put the angel on the top.
I was born in 68 and I agree. Christmas movies were the best, mostly those from the 50’s and Christmas ornaments were luxurious, we had real wood ornaments that I still have some and I treasure. I was fun.
So good to see you again. I think your focus on balance for 2021 is excellent. I have to find a focus; I like that idea. My favorite memory of Christmas was and still is singing carols. It just brings a calm feeling to me. So easy to get stressed out with day to day pressures, that we all need to take time for ourselves.
It was great seeing you again! Thank you for all you do to keep us stitchers in supplies. I was lucky enough to pick up a treasure chest chart and it is keeping me going to think that I will get to start it over the Christmas period! To sit down and relax. I am so ready for that this year. Keep safe.
I’m always thrilled to see you have a new video! I had a great time stitching along while watching you this morning! Please take enough time for yourself that you don’t get run down or injure yourself! Have a wonderful Christmas!
So nice to visit with you again. Thanks so much for sharing. My Christmas memories are sitting at the top of stairs wait for mom to say I can come down. Just so excited for that moment 😃😃😃❤️
Flocked up.... I love it.
I agree the holidays when I was small were the best. My grandparents always had a wonderful Christmas Eve party with friends and family. It was amazing.
We are tearing down kitchen cupboards and painting... ugggg BUT while Christmas decorations are still packed away I’ve had the best time stitching, listening to Christmas music, helping hubby when needed and thinking of all the wonderful memories I’ve stored in my mind but never really took the time to think about the memory. I want to be sure with years to come, to take the time to remember the kids being small, my wonderful in-laws who are no longer with us, my mom and dad hustling to make Christmas the best... I’ve enjoyed this time in spite of making the decision to not put up decorations but rather enjoy the real meaning. I’m truly blessed!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Theresa. I hope it's peaceful and you all remain in good health.
A memorable Christmas memory(s) is every year my uncle would have each of us kids to a song, dance or poem to get our gift. It was fun as we would actually practice for it. Thanks for the mag offer! Memory Christmas. I went to Catholic school and so did my kids, I totally get your school Christmas pageants. I remember my daughter a one of the three kings one year and I let her wear my long wool coat. She said that she looked like a business person while the other two in bath robes, were more in line 🤷🏻♀️
My memorable Christmas moments were singing carols with my dad. He was an entertainer and would leave the day after thanksgiving to go to the nearby city to entertain the children dressed up as the dickens carolers with his other musician friends and he would stay in the city until Christmas Eve then he would come home with surprises for my brother and I. He would sing to me “I’ll be home for Christmas “ before he left for the city. He has since passed away and I cherish those memories with all my heart ❤️
My favourite Christmas memories are when we would go to a free farm to cut down a Christmas tree then carry it what seemed miles to our truck. Then we would go home to decorate it. My Mother would always fix us hot chocolate afterwards. Merry Christmas!
I have never cared for chocolate covered cherries. But I loved turtles. That was the best thing to get at Christmas in the 80s. My brother would get the cherries. And once I got a Whitman’s sampler chocolate box which was heaven. And the best memory ever!!!
Sweet Teresa.... please take care and continue your efforts to find balance for yourself! I appreciate the time you put into your videos, it’s always a joy. I also applaud you for “letting” yourself be in the moment instead of filming and taking photos. Merry Christmas to you and your family and may the New Year be full of good health, balance and lots of stitching! 😘❤️ Rebecca
My favorite Christmas memory was decorating my grandma's gumdrop tree. She lived in separate house beside us. She didn't want a Christmas tree, but each year I would decorate the gumdrop tree. I loved the big sugary gumdrops! Yum.
Thank you for being so good to us. I really hope you get some time to relax and rejunvinate. Take Care and Merry Christmas!
Always always great to see your video; you are so upbeat and informative. I have so many wonderful Christmas memories. One thing really sticks out in my memory. My dad was driving our family to a friend’s home for a Christmas Eve and birthday dinner for my mom. She had made the comment to her friend that no one really celebrated her birthday because it was the day before Christmas. So Shirley had an elegant dinner for us and then we all went to church. This was probably 1973. Mom and Dad have passed, but I am still friends with Shirley and her husband, Jack. ❤️
I always enjoy your flosstubes...I love all the information you give us...and the stories you tell are so much fun...
Thank you for sharing your finishes...I love your shop, too.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Always great to see you!! Love your design for the retreat and I look forward to its future release. Love the CHS quaker stocking and Ann Grimshaw is stunning!!! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with time to have a break/stitch/craft. Stay safe and happy stitching.
My favourite Christmas memories are always when my children were little and we would get together with my parents. As a family we always have told each other that we love each other, my dad died quite suddenly and I can be certain that he knew how much I loved him. Merry Christmas 🎄
My best memories of Christmas are the smells. Baking cookies, pies, the turkey baking on Christmas day, and the smell of the Christmas tree.
My favourite Christmas memory was our first Christmas in our house with the extended family, lots of people, lots of food and lots of love
Merry Christmas to you and your family! I love those chocolate covered cherries as well. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for all you do for us; it and you are appreciated.
Zero is being naughty today. We have our chairs and couch covered also because of our cats. I really like seeing your cats. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I wishing you a Happy Holiday season. I am excited to receive my copy of the new Blackbird Designs book. You deserve to have your Sundays off. You work very hard to sent out our orders. Have a good week.
A favorite memory for me is when our kids were about 5 and 7 and the excitement that the kids had for Santa to come to our house.
My favourite Christmas memory is having a much awaited newborn with a stocking having from her crib 🥰
I am also a chocolate covered cherry person. I now make my own, so, so good! I remember Christmas programs at the Catholic school, so much fun. I am rereading The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It was a book I read when I was in college and was reminded of it a couple weeks ago. So good. You are so right, live in the moment, enjoy what you are doing or stop. And take your Sunday's off.
I missed you! One of my favorite memories is in Grade school the entire building and all classes (1-5) would gather in the 1st floor hallway and sing Christmas songs the last day before Christmas break-glad you are back. PS love chocolate covered cherries!!!
One of my memorable Christmas was 2 years before my father passed. A couple of week before Christmas my dad had a major heart attack. My dad always made a big deal of Christmas and filled our farm yard with lights. Well, I asked God to please give us one more Christmas. He answered my prayer with a yes and everyone made it to the farm for that Christmas. In fact we had dad for 2 more years and every Christmas was special🎄
Oh my favorite Christmas memory is decorating the entire house on Christmas Eve ( after putting the kids to bed) and watching their expressions coming downstairs to see it all on Christmas morning. We only got away with that a couple of times but it was really magical those few times. Thank you for the lovely visit.
Best ever Christmas - getting my Schwinn silver and blue bike ! Always my Grandparents would drive down to stay , I loved them so !
My favourite Christmas memory is of when I was about 12. I had gone to bed as instructed and I woke a short time later. I snuck out to look at the Christmas tree and mum had put all the presents underneath. Everyone was asleep but I sat there just looking at the tree and I just remember this intense excitement about Christmas which exists still and I have tried to pass it on to my children. But I will always remember that night and treasure that feeling.
Theresa, your video is a holiday gift because I so appreciate your thoughtfulness. My elementary school did the same type of musical in the spring. All of the classes participated, and we performed for three nights. Our teachers each chose outfits for their class from the Sears catalog. Our parents then had to order our size dress (girls) or pants and shirt (boys). We sang and learned some choreography for our number. (No need to include me for the magazines because I subscribe.) I just wanted to say thank you and Merry Christmas!
Good to see your latest video and all the things you've been up to. Love your frame choices for your finished samplers.
Merry Christmas, Theresa! I hope your Holidays are restful. Love watching your Flosstubes!
So glad to see a new video ! I can relate to your story about the art museum . I have always noticed the same thing... we miss out on so many things around us when we focus on the “obvious”... Thanks for an awesome job of sending my orders so timely. Be kind to yourself and enjoy your Christmas holiday. Love your cats, by the way ! ❤️
Yeah! A Kitten Stitcher floss tube!!! Thank you for such an inspiring video. I know you’ve been super busy and I’m glad you are taking time for you time. One of my best memories of Christmas is of my childhood with my siblings & cousins at my grandparents farm. I remember the dried raisins that were still in a cluster ( I really miss those), thin mints, chocolate covered cherries....I still want ONE dark chocolate covered cherry at Christmas....Merry Christmas!
It was a pleasant surprise to see that you posted a video! I always remember having Christmas dinner at my great aunt’s home. A 100% homemade Polish dinner! It was absolutely delicious - as all homemade dishes are! Take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Great video as usual. I’m always excited when there’s a new Kitten Stitcher video. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
Very nice video Theresa. You really made me chuckle several times.I am one of your new customers and have been so impressed with how quickly my order comes-I feel badly about your hand though. DO continue to take Sundays off. If that makes an order take a day longer, then do it anyway. Everyone needs rest! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
A favorite Christmas memory of mine is when my sister and me were in elementary school. My parents bought us bicycles with banana seats. What was so funny about this is my Dad assembled the bicycles and put them in our family room behind the couch covered with a blanket. Well, we never peaked!! Honestly we didn't even try.. My parents loved to tell the whole story. Tried to keep the story short here. Just thinkng about how many times we walked up the stairs past that blanket bundle Amazes me even now that we didn't touch it.
Merry Christmas 🎅
I am the same as you in regard to not taking pictures when I'm experiencing something special like a vacation etc. What I do wish I had taken more pictures of in my life are the everyday things, like what it looked like up and down my street, the cars, the clothes, when I walked out of my door every day or went on local errands, so I could recapture the sense and feeling of what it was like back then rather than rely on distorted memory. I'm 60 now and when I was younger in the 1960s and 1970s I didn't realize how much things change, how different familiar places would look, no longer have a feeling that all the little environmental details create.
A meaningful Christmas memory for me that immediately popped into my mind is of making Christmas cookies and baked things with my kids when they were children and teens.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Theresa! Thank you for sharing the Russian Tea recipe. I had this once in college when my folks had recently moved to a small town in Louisiana. One of the ladies my mom met at church stopped by at Christmas time and dropped a basket off full of homemade goodies, including Russian tea. It was wonderful, and to this day, I think of Ms Ana Mae when I see a reference to it. I will certainly be making this tea for my husband and me this Christmas season!
Going to a live nativity several years ago. It was so real and beautiful, it brought me to tears.
Oh my all time favorite Christmas memory... Santa AKA my mom left pajamas outside the door every Christmas Eve. Well one year my step dad and I were watching a Christmas movie and we heard the door bell ring we looked out side and didn’t see anyone so resumed our movie, door bell rings again, again we saw nobody.... finally a violent knock was on the door !!!! Many years later I found out that it was my mom delivering our Christmas pjs she had been standing outside in a snow storm trying to get us to open the door. She loved Christmas
Love your videos. So glad you’re back. My favorite Christmas memory is when my kids got a puppy for Christmas.
So glad to see you again! My most memorable Christmas was went my sister and I were sitting on the steps very early in the morning (probably about 1 a.m.) looking over all the wonderful gifts Santa left under the tree. I looked at her and said "Mommy and Daddy are Santa Claus, aren't they?" She admitted I was right. I was crushed but It still was the best Christmas ever because I think I got everything I wanted!!!
I enjoyed your video and especially the Christmas memories. Your projects are beautiful!
Hopefully Nashville will be better for all in May.
You've had a very busy year.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas.
Marilyn
Wishing you peace and balance this Christmas and 2021!! My favorite Christmas memory was when we moved a couple of days before Christmas and the kids were worried Santa wouldn’t know our new address to find them - lol!! Top ten was fun to see. Happy stitching :)
One of my best memories is going to church on Christmas Eve with my Mom and sister and going back to my Moms to open a special handmade gift to each other. Just a special time for the 3 of us❤️
My best memories are of Christmas eve when all the aunts and uncles and cousins would come to our house to celebrate and it was just sheer chaos which as a kid was awesomely fun!
One of my most memorable Christmas memories is when my daughter was a baby we lived in Florida but I was born and raised in Michigan where my entire family still lives. We didn't have the funds for travel. It was a very sad time for me as my daughter was only 2 months old and I felt very isolated from my family. As a surprise to me, my entire family pooled all the money they would normally have spent on gifts for each other and sent it to me to buy a plane ticket home for Christmas. They told me their gift this year was me being home for Christmas and being able to meet my new baby. Being home that Christmas was the greatest gift I have ever received. One memory that cracks me up about that trip home was my daughter ended up sleeping in a dresser drawer because bringing a bunch of baby stuff on a plane is virtually impossible, and a drawer was a perfect size to tuck her in safely. It was a great trip, one I will forever treasure. Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing and happy stitching!
All Christmas's are memorable for me because Christmas day is my birthday. One of my most memorable Christmas's not related to my birthday has to do with my sweet Caroline. She was supposed to be singing Christmas carols with her per-school friends in the church. She stood there with the group and did not sing a single word. One year later they begin singing and Caroline is singing louder and more animated than anyone else in the class. it was hysterical!!! I'll never forget it. What I regret is not getting it on video.
So glad that you are back and sorry that your son will not be able to spend Christmas with you this year. My most memorable Christmas was when my son, the first for both sides of the family was almost 2+ . Grandpa had the whole Christmas planned with Santa and all, he went out side and threw pebbles on the roof and of course, that was the reindeer bringing Santa. Grandma entertained my son to distract him. ao "Santa" could sit in front of the fireplace with a huge bag of toys. My son, was very quiet for about a minute, then toddled over and look at Santa, sat on his lap, pulled off the beard, and a "Grampa!" was screeched. He wasn't fooled, much to "Santa's" regret. A merry Christmas to you and yours.
Really missed seeing you but hope you had a chance to visit with friends and family and rest. So glad you are back. Mary
My favorite memory is from my childhood: my parents were both immigrants from Germany, so they held to their German traditions. They set up our Christmas tree on the 23rd or 24th each year, and we were not allowed to see it until after church on Christmas Eve. We would have dinner, hear the Birth of Christ story, and sing Christmas carols in our dining room, then my mom would go into the living room to light the candles on the tree (yes, real candles), and then my sister, brother and I would be “herded” into the living room to OOOH and AAAAH over the tree and decor. I miss my folks!
You give such practically sane And sage advice. Take care of yourself!
Love your videos! When my sister and I were young our mother would sew us a new outfit for Christmas which we would open up on Christmas Day. Prior to Christmas she would have to try it on us to make any alterations or hems so she would blindfold us, make sure we couldn’t see, and put our outfits on us. We were always so excited! Our dad always thought Christmas was too commercialized. He didn’t object to my sister and I getting gifts, but didn’t want any himself. The only gifts we could get him were chocolate covered cherries and peanut brittle.😁❤️
I was married on Christmas Eve, my husband's idea. And even though he is no longer here it was a great time in my life. Always love to see your videos. Thanks.
We were married the day after Christmas! ;)
Great. Christmas memory was watching our toddler come downstairs after a nap and seeing the tree fully lit with gifts. His eyes were so wide, he was awestruck.
Midrise skinnies are the best thing that ever happened to me 😁. I’m short waisted, thick in the middle and have proportionally skinny legs. I feel like my day has finally come in the jeans department 😁😁. Also, my mom used to make Russian tea with real tea and she even freshly squeezed the oranges and lemons. I remember her making it in a big pot on the stove and the whole house smelled so delicious. Only tea I’ve ever liked. Good tidings❄️☃️🎄
So great to catch up with you!! Covid has been great for designers and shop owners. Have to try to find some good in all the bad! I have plenty to stitch ....probably for at least the next 50 years!! Lol
I'm excited to see Autumn Winds by BBD! It should be here on Wednesday according to the tracking number. You really did send it out super fast!
I hope you have a great Christmas despite Harrison not being able to come home. I know it is sad not to be with your kids during the holidays. This year we are spending Christmas in Buffalo with our kids and grandchildren. The first time in about 6 years that we are all together.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year😊❤
My memorable Christmas memories include hanging my grandfather’s stocking on the mantle for our Christmas stockings. There were six grandchildren in the family which meant a lot of his socks were used. And asking to sleep under the tree but never getting to do so, but now as an adult I understand why they didn’t let us. I miss those Christmas vacations.