I’ve enjoyed your videos way before I started stitching. I started at 71, and now I’m 72. My pastimes were quilting and knitting but became fascinated with needlework. I had bought an old Scottish cross stitch at an auction in the 80’s while living in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was stitched by an 11 year old girl in 1819. After all these years, I remained interested in taking up cross stitch and now have joined all you girls, enjoying every minute.
Marlene, I love that you started these videos for your children, and I’m so very glad you choose to share them with us, too! ❤️ I really am SO glad you’re here, and you make my heart happy every time I see you pop up in my UA-cam feed. You are a lovely, kind, and generous soul, and you always inspire me with your words, not just about stitching but also about life in general. I’ll sit still for your little sermons any day! I was just telling my mom yesterday that you’re the one who first inspired me to do UA-cam Premium, and now there’s no going back! Lol. I am about to finish my 29th year teaching, and I have the greatest respect and appreciation for GOOD principals. They are not always easy to come by, and they make all the difference in the world for students and teachers. I’m sure that you were a GREAT one, and I know your influence continues to have a wonderful ripple effect in the lives of so many others who were lucky enough to share a school building with you. Luckily for the rest of us, your UA-cam videos ripple out into the world and touch the lives of more people than you know. Thanks for being courageous enough to do UA-cam, and thanks for letting the light of the Lord shine through you. It . . . and YOU . . . are a great blessing to us all. I’m so glad to hear that Jerry is doing well, and I will be praying that your hip and leg are much better soon. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
My goodness, that’s much more than I deserve! Thank you for such sweet words. I have met and loved so many people through these videos that I count this experience as a great gift. Blessings, Marlene
This is the first time I’ve seen your Flosstube channel, and I’m so glad to have come across it. I only recently picked up cross stitching again, and Flosstube was something I wasn’t aware existed. I’ve enjoyed watching so many stitchers in this little corner of the world. I’m especially glad that I stuck around for your “sermon” at the end. Nice surely does matter, and folks just need to make it a habit. It gets easier with practice and keeps one out of that vortex of becoming a “crabby appleton.” I’ll be looking forward to our next visit. In the meantime, I pray your hip will settle down and you’ll get some relief. God’s blessings to you!
Hi Marlene, I really enjoyed this video. I'm your age & my parts are wearing out. I have so many quilt kits & cross stitch charts... I hope there's handwork in heaven because I just love it. Kindness is something I strive for!
I am 74 and started doing cross stitch last August, so I'm still learning. I watch Floss tube videos to learn more about this hobby. This is the first time I have seen one of your videos. Thank you, I enjoyed it! 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Hello Marlene! Thank you for sharing the WIPs and the new starts. I say start them all! I like the tip about writing down all one's purchases for the month. Happy stitching to all!
Hi, Mrs. Bush! I certainly was missing you. Great to see you back in track with your flosstube videos. You are such a wonderful human being. Thank you for sharing your stitching.
I'm finally watching Flosstube again, and was so happy to see your latest video. You always make me smile. I really like #8 and squirrels! Enjoy the start of spring!
Hi Marlene, your reason for starting flosstube videos is so wonderful and will be treasured by your family for generations. I have been watching your videos for years and love every one. I think we are all members of SABLE (Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy) and flosstube videos are excellent enabling tools. Many times, I have to stop right in the middle of a video and put something in my cart so I don't forget! lol I just found out about a cookbook this year and sadly realize I have missed several years. I love looking through cookbooks and recipes from stitchers will be fantastic! I'm so glad that Jerry is getting better and I pray for your back and hip. 1 4 5 10
Hello Marlene! Thank you for sharing. I think Marlene's Sermon should be a regular feature. I enjoyed listening to you as I finished school work and then did some stitching. I never thought about the fact that one day my children (and hopefully grandchildren) will be able to watch visit with me. What a gift you are giving your children. 1, 4, 5, and 10 are hopefully lucky numbers for me! I can't wait to see what you started stitching on of the seven you picked out. Hugs and love!
I love you and your flosstubes. What a wonderful gift for your children. Wish this type of platform had been around when my parents passed. Well I fuss it was when my dad passed bit I wasn't in the loop enough lol. Absolutely love to hear your voice and see your projects! Yours is always first when I see it. Thank you!
I am so happy Carol Salt Box Stitcher mentioned your channel today on her floss tube. It is refreshing to here from a fellow stitcher of my vintage. I will be doing some binge watching to catch up. I am sorry you are having back and hip issues. I worked several years in an interventional radiology department doing cortisone injections. Consider the fact that it is a non invasive procedure with great technology and can be very helpful in the relief of pain. I hate that you are suffering when there may be help. Getting old is not fun but we could be so much worse off. Thank you for your videos and I loved your sermon. You are so right❣️
Marlene, couldn’t agree with you more…nice really does matter and the whole world could use more nice! I always enjoy spending time with you while I stitch. Thank you for your gift of sharing, your talent and your time!
So nice to visit with you again Marlene. Loved your video. You are so uplifting. Love your kind words, your stitching and your sermons. I am not a commentor but will try to be better at it. I so enjoy all the videos that people work so hard to put on UA-cam for us to watch. What a wonderful thing you have done for your children; what a gift! I love that quilt on the back of your chair so will go back in earlier videos and see if you talk about it. Until our next visit, stay well and prayers for you and Jerry.
1,2,4…Marlene… I love the idea of keeping track of your purchases on the back of your calendar! Sometimes I forget just how much I’ve spent! My husband remembers! Love your channel!
I've enjoyed seeing you and your stitches since your first flosstube. I especially like that you also do older and less-known patterns. I 'd love a chance for #4 and #9.
Enjoyed watching and visiting with you. Thank you for continuing to share your stitching journey with us. Love your 7 new starts - how fun! I have Humming of the Bees and have not started it yet...may have to remedy that. 😊 Hope that hip settles down. Hello to Mr. Jerry. Hugs and Happy Stitching! 🧵
Hi Marlene, I always enjoy watching your channel. Thanks for sharing all of the lovely items you have stitched and the one you have finished. I enjoyed seeing all of the charts you shared, especially liked: #1,2,3,5,6,&7. The Christmas items very cute and easy it would appear. I really like doing small and seeing all of the ones you are doing and have done is very encouraging for me to keep doing more of my smalls, thank you. Good preaching...😊😊😊Be blessed and so glad you and hubby are doing well for your age. Alberta from Southern, MD.....😊😊
I love the reason you started your videos. I lost my Mom 6 months ago, and I miss her so much. You have given your children a rich gift. Start all your projects and enjoy them!! Take care and see you next time.
So nice to see you back Marlene. Happy to hear you and your husband are feeling better. You have inspired me to pull out some older kits and revisit them. Thank you kindly for sharing. Blessings, Jane
I think the fabrics you choose for your new starts are very nice. You have lots of nice finishes. Glad y'all are doing well health wise!! Hope you have a great month.
Great to see ya again Marlene… Number 3 would be my favorite. I celebrated my birthday just the other day and hubby told me to get whatever I want so my response was “I’ll just run over to Shepherds Needle and grab a few things” 😳🫣😂lol. Prayers for your hip and back and Jerry’s continued recovery. 🙏🏼I miss my Mama too so maybe I too should start a floss and quilt tube…. For my only child…Only because I have 13 whips in cross stitch and about 50 quilty UFOS/ wips.
So happy you and your husband are doing well. I'm guilty of not commenting on videos, I told myself I need to start! I have been watching you for awhile, pandemic time. I had started stitching November of 2019, so I'm a rather new stitcher. All your pieces that you work on are beautiful!
I enjoyed your video and most especially the things you are choosing to stitch. Your “sermon” @ the end was heartfelt and so true. Keeping you and your husband in prayer for health❤
Marlene, I have heard you talk before about doing these videos for your children, but oh how you touched my heart today.. My momma is 75 and I want to run over and video her everyday now. Love to you and your family.
2, 3, 5, 8, 9,. How good to see you back Marlene! You’re looking great! Lovely lot of wips and FIFO’s too. Hopeyou get your stitching bug back. You do such beautiful work. Many blessings 🐨👍♥️
Thank you Ms Marlene for the encouraging words and sharing your beautiful stitching with us. Yes, start them all and enjoy every little stitch. Hugs dear lady. 🤗🤗 and many many blessings, Kristy.
Marlene, I have been watching you for quite awhile now and I so enjoy your videos. You are a beautiful and kind lady and it is so uplifting and heartwarming to be reminded that most people are kind. Wishing you and your family all the best this old world has to offer.🥰
I'm so happy to see your sweet face again! I was worried that you or Jerry were ill. Glad it's just that you took a bit of a stitchy break. So lovely to catch up with you! ❤
Hi sweet Marlene. It is so wonderful to see you again. You look beautiful-you never age! I'm very glad that Jerry is doing so well. I enjoyed seeing all of your stitching and your future stitching plans. They are all so pretty, I don't know which one I would choose first. I wish you and Jerry the best of health. My husband, who is soon to be 76, has suffered with several physical problems the past couple of years, but we are still plugging along. Thank goodness we have our faith to help us along our journey. Love you, Marlene. Pam Miller 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
Girl the wrinkles just keep coming here and since I can’t see to get makeup on without a magnifier it’s a scary thing. 🤪 Honestly I don’t care about the wrinkles but the pain, that’s another thing. Blessings, Marlene
@@MarleneBush I hope your pain will be eased-I will be praying for you and Jerry. Don't worry about the wrinkles-you are beautiful with or without them. I don't see wrinkles when I look at you-just another beautiful child of God. If you discover a wrinkle remover that really works, let me know. Haha! My cataracts aren't ready to be removed yet and I have trouble putting my makeup on too. Not going to worry about it, as long as I can see to stitch. ❤ Pam
So good to see you again. Always enjoy your videos and so glad I got to meet you when you came to Ft Smith to stitch. Praises for Jerry’s progress and prayers for your pain.
#1 4 5 I was surprised to hear it was so cold there. Here in Texas , we are having pretty warm weather. Today was a sleeveless shirt day. Love all your starts and wips
Marlene - so wonderful to see you again! I am not pleased to hear that your leg/hip problem is still with you but at least it is not getting worse! And Jerry is getting better. I have been cleaning our and rearranging and now have several drawers filled with linens etc that are all organized by color and size. If you need any fabric, please come and see me. I also have lots of quilt-type fabric to use for finishing - I would be glad to share with you. I'm hoping you will be able to join us again on the 21st. We have missed you - in person! (I liked the 5th and 6th charts you proposed to start soon.) Sandy
Sandy I can’t tell you how much I have missed being there! This week Jerry had 3 rehab appts., two doctor appts. And a dentist appt. I had a doctor appt and two PT appts. This is ridiculous! My hip was getting better, then today I can barely walk at all. I’m hoping it’s this crazy weather and that tomorrow it will be better. I’m working tonight on Spring Frolic hoping to get it done before Easter. Blessings, Marlene
I was so happy to see your floss tube pop up yesterday! Have been thinking of you and your family and hoping everything was alright. Fun to see your finishes. Glad Jerry is doing well. 3, 5, 8 and 9. Hope your back and hip heals, sending prayers and hugs!
I have been wondering where you were lately? Glad to see your video again. I love some of your Brenda Gervais patterns that you want to stitch. Can’t wait to see them stitched. Yes, everyone needs to be kind and nice.
Thank you for your inspiration. I love the idea of the Christmas words ornaments!! It reminds me I need to get started on Christmas things.. Have a great week! # 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Thank you!! 🥰
Thank you Marlene. Glad to see you back and that your husband is doing well. I hope your back issues start getting resolved. I have had a number of cortizone shots over the years and they only hurt for a bit!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding comments. I rarely leave them but will do better from here on out. I truly enjoy listening to you and appreciate the time you dedicate to the cross stitch community.
Hi Marlene, I'm guilty of not always commenting too. I know all the work flosstube takes and I'm always so happy when I see your videos pop up! So thank you, Marlene! I always enjoy seeing your finishes, so creative. Hope your hip pain gets better. Good to hear Jerry is doing fine. 💖 2, 4, 7, 8
Marlene, I was excited when I saw that you had posted a new video. I love all your projects, your demeanor and the wisdom you share. So glad your husband is doing well. Hope you get relief from your pain, I will be praying for you. Have fun with all of your new starts. Take care
Marlene I have so much to say about this wonderful video. First... I would like to tell you how much your comment on my first flosstube meant to me. You are so right... you never know what such a small thing like "welcome... we're glad you're here" will do to lift someone up! Thank you for all you do to inspire us no matter what the reason is that you are here! Also... I had a similar problem with my back. I blew out a disc and my sciatic nerve was pinched for many months. I suffered through epidurals, physical therapy and ultimately a surgery but still have numbness and pain in my right foot. I find if I just keep myself moving carefully I find relief. I pray your doctors can help you find what is going to help you feel better! As always... your stitching inspires and delights! Blessings to you and yours! 2,5,9
Have missed seeing you so was happy to see your video and hear all is good with you. Your 7 new starts have added a few things to my wishlist. I would love to stitch 1 4 5 6 7 or 8 please. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching! 😊
I just found you and your channel. Loved your video and I subscribed. I loved what you said at the end. Be nice! Here in my town in Texas, we have Kindness Matters signs around town. 😊 I lost my Mom in 2007 and miss her every day. Love that you’re making your Flosstube for your children. Thank you for sharing.
Loved your video today!! Yes, kindness does matter - I can tell you have a big, kind, generous heart. Prayers and hugs for a healthy 2023!! I think you should do all seven of your choices - who cares how many WIPS you have if they bring you excitement and joy….bless you😊
Hi Marlene! Nice to see a video from you. Thank you for your message at the end. Hope your health continues to improve. Looking forward to seeing you at Quilter’s Station in April!
Hi Marlene. Great to see you and I love your message…. Nice does matter especially these days. I believe that even saying hello to people you encounter may changed someone’s day for the better….. and it’s free. ❤️
Sure missed you,was so thrilled to see your video pop up. I'm happy to hear your Gerry is coming along fine. Thank you for such a lovely visit,really the lift I needed.
Marlene, I am one who enjoys watching floss tube videos but never comments. Thanks to you, as of today that is going to change. I so enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming. Have a great day!
Glad to see you again! I like the idea of writing down what you spent. I really need to stop spending but I love to kit things up and start them. I have a lot to finish and a lot to stitch so I need to stop kitting!! I must think I’ll be able to stitch til I’m 130 lol. But this is my passion and it keeps me happy which is also good for my husband lol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Dear Marlene, although we have never met, I do consider you a friend, someone special. You are an encourager , you speak joy even through difficult times - I know where your strength comes from.... in that we are sisters. We are so close in age and by golly, I think I'm 47! Age is just a number , it's just at our age - you may get up to fix a cup of coffee and something snaps.... So glad you and Jerry are better, the Lord is not done with us yet! Amen Love you
Thank you for your wonderful video. I’m glad your husband is doing well. I like that he gets out. Thank you for sharing your gifts. I’m sure you made a great Principle. Happy Spring. Hope your pain is minimal. 🌲🌲⭐️⭐️⭐️🌺
So glad to see your video, I have missed you!! I must say I feel much better about the 5 new starts I want to do!! I am not getting any younger, and each time I go through my stash, and see them, I think how much I would like to work on them. Sooooo, I think I will. May God bless you Marlene for your encouragement and love of others.
Hi Marlene, so good to see you back. I can sympathise with your hip problems as I have just recovered from similar pain. I love your patterns 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
So happy to see you again, always provide such inspiration. Glad Jerry is better. Sorry about your bursitis, fighting it myself too, and yes it reoccurs. 1,9,10. Thank you for sharing.
Like you I usually watch videos on TV while stitching. I usually do give a thumbs up, but often don't stop to comment. I'll try to do better about that moving forward because I really do appreciate the many stitchers who take the time to share their love of stitching with all of us. And you're very right that Nice Matters.
Yes, Marlene, kindness matters. Good to hear your husband is improving 😀 and sorry to hear you are dealing with back pain issues. 😕. Stitch what you love when you can. 🪡🪡🪡
I am very glad that you felt like posting a video to let us know how you are doing. I have always enjoyed seeing your finishes and what you are currently stitching. It was good to hear that your husband is doing so well and hope you are feeling better soon. Your sermon reminded me that I have a kitted cross stitch pattern that says Nice Matters. I might just have to pull it out for a new start or send it to you if you would like it. Enjoy your cross stitch retreat! 10
Hey there, I just found you and love that you Love the Lord so much. It is obvious in your voice and the way you speak about church happenings. My husband used to get gout attacks, they are ferocious. I've only had it twice. It is so, so very painful. I pray that your husband will become totally gout free in the near future. It is so hard to see our loved ones suffering from gout.
I’m cheering you on regarding your efforts not to buy stuff. I’ve spent this whole weekend going through my crazy stash. I’ve pulled, purged, and un-kitted. Styles and tastes change and I know I simply won’t outlive my stash. I also have evidence of not going to a retreat where there’s a free-be table in over 3 years. I’m going to one of the Frugal Yankee ones next month and I have about 3 times my usual pile. I also spent hours re-stashing floss. I haven’t even finished putting the DMC on bobbins. Anyhow, I am now obsessed with ONE pattern that I can’t find. I’ve loved it forever and it’s been out and visible for a very long time and now I can’t find it. Every time I see a new hidey-hole I get rejuvenated and end up with more free-table stuff but not the pattern I want. Why does that keep happening? I am so organized in all other areas of my life but not in crafting. Anywho….I also pulled about 20 must starts. Will I start one? Who knows. I am just not a starter, I guess. It was nice visiting with you today. Be well. Pam
Pam I have gone through my stuff over and over trying to purge and I just. Can’t. Do. It. I had better luck with the quilting stuff and not so much with cross stitch. I’m 76 for heavens sake and I know my life expectancy! I organize and reorganize and move stuff and then move it back. Craziness! Blessings, Marlene
Marlene, This is what my sister said regarding her surgery. “I went to Dr Kendal Carll. They did a 360 surgery, opened me up in front, turned me over. in back I have pins, screws and rods to straighten my spine, also disc replacement. As soon as I woke up no more pain. I wore a magnetic device for 6 weeks, 2 hours a day to speed up bone growth. had to learn how to walk again after being straighten up. “ It was done in Dallas.
5. Marlene, so wonderful to see you. Thank you for all of your words of wisdom. I don’t understand negative comments! You are the best. Hope you feel better soon. God bless!
Marlene, thank you for the inspirational words and your reminder. You have been and are a blessing to us. Thank you for sharing your stitching and time with us. God Bless
Soooo happy to see you & stitch with you today!!! 4 Kudos to you for the lovely message at the end!!! It’s sooo true!!! My motto has been “Be Kind” and really it’s that simple 💜💜💜💜 Just adore you!! 💜💜💜💜
I hope you and your husband stay well. I'm glad that you are making these videos for your children, I wish that I had something like that from my mum, I still miss her. Your work inspires me. Your fan from Toronto, Marion
Hi Marlene! So glad to see you and happy to hear that Jerry is doing h so well. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 hopefully you will get some relief soon. I love the fact that you feel like starting stuff and so you do. That’s the way it should be. 😂. Love all of your finishes as always. It’s is you be well and happy stitching 🙏🏻❤️ 10
Oh Marlene, such a lovely video and great to see you, I was missing your stitching and life updates. I am guilty of not always commenting and you have so I will try to do better. Lots of lovely projects there and I hope you get to do your new starts. Praying your hip improves and glad to hear Jerry is doing so well. Happy stitching.
Hi Marlene, It’s so great to see you back. I’ve thought of you often and wondered how you and Jerry are doing. So glad to hear that he’s doing better with cardiac rehab but sad to hear that you’re have problems with your back and hips. Getting older is definitely not for sissies, right? Love seeing your finishes and plans for new starts. I’ve kind of gone crazy with market releases😊. I also appreciate what you said about bteing kind and also about communicating thru comments. Peter (my hubby) and I started doing FlossTube back in May and it means the world to us when folks leave comments and are kind. Thanks also for your generosity😊4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Blessings, Kathy
Kathy your videos are exactly what I’m talking about! I don’t remember if I’ve commented at all and I love watching! Peter’s wood creations are works of art and I am mesmerized by them. I’ve always wished I could do something with wood but I never had that opportunity. Keep filming! Blessings, Marlene
I’ve enjoyed your videos way before I started stitching. I started at 71, and now I’m 72. My pastimes were quilting and knitting but became fascinated with needlework. I had bought an old Scottish cross stitch at an auction in the 80’s while living in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was stitched by an 11 year old girl in 1819. After all these years, I remained interested in taking up cross stitch and now have joined all you girls, enjoying every minute.
I’d love to see a picture of that sampler! I bet it’s beautiful! Blessings, Marlene
So nice to see you again. Lovely stitching. 2, 3, 4, 8 You have such a beautiful soul. The world is blessed to have you. Thanks!
Marlene, I love that you started these videos for your children, and I’m so very glad you choose to share them with us, too! ❤️ I really am SO glad you’re here, and you make my heart happy every time I see you pop up in my UA-cam feed. You are a lovely, kind, and generous soul, and you always inspire me with your words, not just about stitching but also about life in general. I’ll sit still for your little sermons any day! I was just telling my mom yesterday that you’re the one who first inspired me to do UA-cam Premium, and now there’s no going back! Lol. I am about to finish my 29th year teaching, and I have the greatest respect and appreciation for GOOD principals. They are not always easy to come by, and they make all the difference in the world for students and teachers. I’m sure that you were a GREAT one, and I know your influence continues to have a wonderful ripple effect in the lives of so many others who were lucky enough to share a school building with you. Luckily for the rest of us, your UA-cam videos ripple out into the world and touch the lives of more people than you know. Thanks for being courageous enough to do UA-cam, and thanks for letting the light of the Lord shine through you. It . . . and YOU . . . are a great blessing to us all. I’m so glad to hear that Jerry is doing well, and I will be praying that your hip and leg are much better soon. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
My goodness, that’s much more than I deserve! Thank you for such sweet words. I have met and loved so many people through these videos that I count this experience as a great gift. Blessings, Marlene
This is the first time I’ve seen your Flosstube channel, and I’m so glad to have come across it. I only recently picked up cross stitching again, and Flosstube was something I wasn’t aware existed. I’ve enjoyed watching so many stitchers in this little corner of the world. I’m especially glad that I stuck around for your “sermon” at the end. Nice surely does matter, and folks just need to make it a habit. It gets easier with practice and keeps one out of that vortex of becoming a “crabby appleton.” I’ll be looking forward to our next visit. In the meantime, I pray your hip will settle down and you’ll get some relief. God’s blessings to you!
Hi Marlene, I really enjoyed this video. I'm your age & my parts are wearing out. I have so many quilt kits & cross stitch charts... I hope there's handwork in heaven because I just love it. Kindness is something I strive for!
So lovely to see you again. Enjoy listening to your soothing voice and seeing all the stitching. Happy Stitching 🙋♀️
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I am 74 and started doing cross stitch last August, so I'm still learning. I watch Floss tube videos to learn more about this hobby. This is the first time I have seen one of your videos. Thank you, I enjoyed it! 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I’m so glad you’re here...these videos are such wonderful company while we’re stitching! Blessings, Marlene
Hello Marlene! Thank you for sharing the WIPs and the new starts. I say start them all! I like the tip about writing down all one's purchases for the month. Happy stitching to all!
Hi, Mrs. Bush! I certainly was missing you. Great to see you back in track with your flosstube videos. You are such a wonderful human being. Thank you for sharing your stitching.
I'm finally watching Flosstube again, and was so happy to see your latest video. You always make me smile. I really like #8 and squirrels! Enjoy the start of spring!
Hi Marlene, your reason for starting flosstube videos is so wonderful and will be treasured by your family for generations. I have been watching your videos for years and love every one. I think we are all members of SABLE (Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy) and flosstube videos are excellent enabling tools. Many times, I have to stop right in the middle of a video and put something in my cart so I don't forget! lol I just found out about a cookbook this year and sadly realize I have missed several years. I love looking through cookbooks and recipes from stitchers will be fantastic! I'm so glad that Jerry is getting better and I pray for your back and hip. 1 4 5 10
Hello Marlene! Thank you for sharing. I think Marlene's Sermon should be a regular feature. I enjoyed listening to you as I finished school work and then did some stitching. I never thought about the fact that one day my children (and hopefully grandchildren) will be able to watch visit with me. What a gift you are giving your children. 1, 4, 5, and 10 are hopefully lucky numbers for me! I can't wait to see what you started stitching on of the seven you picked out. Hugs and love!
I love you and your flosstubes. What a wonderful gift for your children. Wish this type of platform had been around when my parents passed. Well I fuss it was when my dad passed bit I wasn't in the loop enough lol.
Absolutely love to hear your voice and see your projects! Yours is always first when I see it. Thank you!
I LOVE the quilt on the back of your chair!
It’s actually just a sewing machine cover I made and quilted years ago. It’s on my chair more than it’s on the machine. 😂 Blessings, Marlene
So glad to see you back! You're stitching is beautiful. Love your nails. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 You amaze me with your finishes. Enjoy your flosstube!
I am so happy Carol Salt Box Stitcher mentioned your channel today on her floss tube. It is refreshing to here from a fellow stitcher of my vintage. I will be doing some binge watching to catch up. I am sorry you are having back and hip issues. I worked several years in an interventional radiology department doing cortisone injections. Consider the fact that it is a non invasive procedure with great technology and can be very helpful in the relief of pain. I hate that you are suffering when there may be help. Getting old is not fun but we could be so much worse off. Thank you for your videos and I loved your sermon. You are so right❣️
Happy to see you back again Marlene. Glad that Jerry is doing well. You have so many beautiful projects I give you at 10. Happy stitching
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I’m glad I found your floss tube. Love your finishes
I hope you and Jerry get to feeling better ❤
5 and 7 would be a fun stitch. Happy your back. Thanks for sharing your stitching with us.
Marlene, couldn’t agree with you more…nice really does matter and the whole world could use more nice! I always enjoy spending time with you while I stitch. Thank you for your gift of sharing, your talent and your time!
So nice to visit with you again Marlene. Loved your video. You are so uplifting. Love your kind words, your stitching and your sermons. I am not a commentor but will try to be better at it. I so enjoy all the videos that people work so hard to put on UA-cam for us to watch. What a wonderful thing you have done for your children; what a gift! I love that quilt on the back of your chair so will go back in earlier videos and see if you talk about it. Until our next visit, stay well and prayers for you and Jerry.
1,2,4…Marlene… I love the idea of keeping track of your purchases on the back of your calendar! Sometimes I forget just how much I’ve spent! My husband remembers! Love your channel!
I've enjoyed seeing you and your stitches since your first flosstube. I especially like that you also do older and less-known patterns. I 'd love a chance for #4 and #9.
So glad you are back, loved your preaching, very needed in our times to be nice.
Your needle work was lovely as always, Take care. #4,#5,#6 Thank You.
Enjoyed watching and visiting with you. Thank you for continuing to share your stitching journey with us. Love your 7 new starts - how fun! I have Humming of the Bees and have not started it yet...may have to remedy that. 😊 Hope that hip settles down. Hello to Mr. Jerry. Hugs and Happy Stitching! 🧵
Enjoy your Flosstube. Your finishes are beautiful! 1,4,5,6 Happy stitching.
Hi Marlene,
I always enjoy watching your channel. Thanks for sharing all of the lovely items you have stitched and the one you have finished. I enjoyed seeing all of the charts you shared, especially liked: #1,2,3,5,6,&7. The Christmas items very cute and easy it would appear. I really like doing small and seeing all of the ones you are doing and have done is very encouraging for me to keep doing more of my smalls, thank you. Good preaching...😊😊😊Be blessed and so glad you and hubby are doing well for your age. Alberta from Southern, MD.....😊😊
I love the reason you started your videos. I lost my Mom 6 months ago, and I miss her so much. You have given your children a rich gift. Start all your projects and enjoy them!! Take care and see you next time.
So nice to see you back Marlene. Happy to hear you and your husband are feeling better. You have inspired me to pull out some older kits and revisit them. Thank you kindly for sharing. Blessings, Jane
I think the fabrics you choose for your new starts are very nice. You have lots of nice finishes. Glad y'all are doing well health wise!! Hope you have a great month.
Great to see ya again Marlene… Number 3 would be my favorite. I celebrated my birthday just the other day and hubby told me to get whatever I want so my response was “I’ll just run over to Shepherds Needle and grab a few things” 😳🫣😂lol. Prayers for your hip and back and Jerry’s continued recovery. 🙏🏼I miss my Mama too so maybe I too should start a floss and quilt tube…. For my only child…Only because I have 13 whips in cross stitch and about 50 quilty UFOS/ wips.
So happy you and your husband are doing well. I'm guilty of not commenting on videos, I told myself I need to start! I have been watching you for awhile, pandemic time. I had started stitching November of 2019, so I'm a rather new stitcher. All your pieces that you work on are beautiful!
I enjoyed your video and most especially the things you are choosing to stitch. Your “sermon” @ the end was heartfelt and so true. Keeping you and your husband in prayer for health❤
So glad that everything is good with you all!! I've missed your flosstubes. Take care of yourself!! Happy stitching!!! :)
Marlene, I have heard you talk before about doing these videos for your children, but oh how you touched my heart today.. My momma is 75 and I want to run over and video her everyday now. Love to you and your family.
Do it! Get her to talk about her childhood, her teen years, what it was like as a young mother...you’ll be glad you did. Blessings, Marlene
2, 3, 5, 8, 9,. How good to see you back Marlene! You’re looking great! Lovely lot of wips and FIFO’s too. Hopeyou get your stitching bug back. You do such beautiful work. Many blessings 🐨👍♥️
Thank you Ms Marlene for the encouraging words and sharing your beautiful stitching with us. Yes, start them all and enjoy every little stitch. Hugs dear lady. 🤗🤗 and many many blessings, Kristy.
Thank you so much Kristy. I started Noel Sampler today. 😍 Blessings, Marlene
Marlene, I have been watching you for quite awhile now and I so enjoy your videos. You are a beautiful and kind lady and it is so uplifting and heartwarming to be reminded that most people are kind. Wishing you and your family all the best this old world has to offer.🥰
I'm so happy to see your sweet face again! I was worried that you or Jerry were ill. Glad it's just that you took a bit of a stitchy break. So lovely to catch up with you! ❤
Hi sweet Marlene. It is so wonderful to see you again. You look beautiful-you never age! I'm very glad that Jerry is doing so well. I enjoyed seeing all of your stitching and your future stitching plans. They are all so pretty, I don't know which one I would choose first. I wish you and Jerry the best of health. My husband, who is soon to be 76, has suffered with several physical problems the past couple of years, but we are still plugging along. Thank goodness we have our faith to help us along our journey. Love you, Marlene. Pam Miller 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
Girl the wrinkles just keep coming here and since I can’t see to get makeup on without a magnifier it’s a scary thing. 🤪 Honestly I don’t care about the wrinkles but the pain, that’s another thing. Blessings, Marlene
@@MarleneBush I hope your pain will be eased-I will be praying for you and Jerry. Don't worry about the wrinkles-you are beautiful with or without them. I don't see wrinkles when I look at you-just another beautiful child of God. If you discover a wrinkle remover that really works, let me know. Haha! My cataracts aren't ready to be removed yet and I have trouble putting my makeup on too. Not going to worry about it, as long as I can see to stitch. ❤ Pam
So good to see you again. Always enjoy your videos and so glad I got to meet you when you came to Ft Smith to stitch. Praises for Jerry’s progress and prayers for your pain.
#1 4 5
I was surprised to hear it was so cold there.
Here in Texas , we are having pretty warm weather.
Today was a sleeveless shirt day.
Love all your starts and wips
Marlene, I am so glad Jerry is doing so well. God is good! All the time God is good! I pray you will get healing for your hip. Blessings to you!
Thanks Marlene for your lovely video, all the best for you and your family. I love the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4. happy stitching.
Marlene - so wonderful to see you again! I am not pleased to hear that your leg/hip problem is still with you but at least it is not getting worse! And Jerry is getting better. I have been cleaning our and rearranging and now have several drawers filled with linens etc that are all organized by color and size. If you need any fabric, please come and see me. I also have lots of quilt-type fabric to use for finishing - I would be glad to share with you. I'm hoping you will be able to join us again on the 21st. We have missed you - in person! (I liked the 5th and 6th charts you proposed to start soon.) Sandy
Sandy I can’t tell you how much I have missed being there! This week Jerry had 3 rehab appts., two doctor appts. And a dentist appt. I had a doctor appt and two PT appts. This is ridiculous! My hip was getting better, then today I can barely walk at all. I’m hoping it’s this crazy weather and that tomorrow it will be better. I’m working tonight on Spring Frolic hoping to get it done before Easter. Blessings, Marlene
So glad to see you again! #6 would be good to stitch!Love you, please take care!
1 , 3, 4 , 6. Thanks sew much for sharing all you beautiful finishes with us.
Good to see that Jerry is doing good. # 2, 3,4,5. Thank you for sharing all of your projects.
Just finding your channel and I’m enjoying seeing your stitching 😊 Olivia
1,2,5,8,9, Enjoyed your video. Love your finishes, your stitching is beautiful. Happy stitching!
I was so happy to see your floss tube pop up yesterday! Have been thinking of you and your family and hoping everything was alright. Fun to see your finishes. Glad Jerry is doing well. 3, 5, 8 and 9. Hope your back and hip heals, sending prayers and hugs!
I have been wondering where you were lately? Glad to see your video again. I love some of your Brenda Gervais patterns that you want to stitch. Can’t wait to see them stitched. Yes, everyone needs to be kind and nice.
Thank you for your inspiration. I love the idea of the Christmas words ornaments!! It reminds me I need to get started on Christmas things.. Have a great week!
# 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Thank you!! 🥰
Thank you Marlene. Glad to see you back and that your husband is doing well. I hope your back issues start getting resolved. I have had a number of cortizone shots over the years and they only hurt for a bit!
Marlene so lovely to see you again.
Love all you are stitching, keep up the good work!
1 2 4 5
Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding comments. I rarely leave them but will do better from here on out. I truly enjoy listening to you and appreciate the time you dedicate to the cross stitch community.
Thanks so much Marlene - I appreciate all you do and share - so glad that you and Jerry are well !
Glad your husband is doing so well missed your videos they are so thoughtful and your stiching is so nice number1 people just needs to be nice
Hi Marlene, I'm guilty of not always commenting too. I know all the work flosstube takes and I'm always so happy when I see your videos pop up! So thank you, Marlene! I always enjoy seeing your finishes, so creative. Hope your hip pain gets better. Good to hear Jerry is doing fine. 💖 2, 4, 7, 8
Thank you Carol! Blessings, Marlene
Marlene, I was excited when I saw that you had posted a new video. I love all your projects, your demeanor and the wisdom you share. So glad your husband is doing well. Hope you get relief from your pain, I will be praying for you. Have fun with all of your new starts. Take care
So happy to see you. Beautiful Christmas finishes. 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Marlene I have so much to say about this wonderful video. First... I would like to tell you how much your comment on my first flosstube meant to me. You are so right... you never know what such a small thing like "welcome... we're glad you're here" will do to lift someone up! Thank you for all you do to inspire us no matter what the reason is that you are here! Also... I had a similar problem with my back. I blew out a disc and my sciatic nerve was pinched for many months. I suffered through epidurals, physical therapy and ultimately a surgery but still have numbness and pain in my right foot. I find if I just keep myself moving carefully I find relief. I pray your doctors can help you find what is going to help you feel better! As always... your stitching inspires and delights! Blessings to you and yours! 2,5,9
Katherine thank you for those words of encouragement. Today has been challenging but I’m still moving! Blessings, Marlene
@@MarleneBush ❤
Have missed seeing you so was happy to see your video and hear all is good with you. Your 7 new starts have added a few things to my wishlist. I would love to stitch 1 4 5 6 7 or 8 please. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching! 😊
I just found you and your channel. Loved your video and I subscribed. I loved what you said at the end. Be nice! Here in my town in Texas, we have Kindness Matters signs around town. 😊
I lost my Mom in 2007 and miss her every day. Love that you’re making your Flosstube for your children. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Karen! Blessings, Marlene
Love it, Thx for your wisdom and love of the Lord and family...a real blessing to me.
Mary Ann in Arizona
Loved your video today!! Yes, kindness does matter - I can tell you have a big, kind, generous heart. Prayers and hugs for a healthy 2023!! I think you should do all seven of your choices - who cares how many WIPS you have if they bring you excitement and joy….bless you😊
Hi Marlene! Nice to see a video from you. Thank you for your message at the end. Hope your health continues to improve. Looking forward to seeing you at Quilter’s Station in April!
Hi Marlene. Great to see you and I love your message…. Nice does matter especially these days. I believe that even saying hello to people you encounter may changed someone’s day for the better….. and it’s free. ❤️
Happy to hear your husband is on the mend. Your stitching is lovely,as always:)
Take care til next time.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
Sure missed you,was so thrilled to see your video pop up. I'm happy to hear your Gerry is coming along fine. Thank you for such a lovely visit,really the lift I needed.
Marlene, I am one who enjoys watching floss tube videos but never comments. Thanks to you, as of today that is going to change. I so enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming. Have a great day!
Thank you! I live that you’re going to do that. Blessings, Marlene
Glad to see you again! I like the idea of writing down what you spent. I really need to stop spending but I love to kit things up and start them. I have a lot to finish and a lot to stitch so I need to stop kitting!! I must think I’ll be able to stitch til I’m 130 lol. But this is my passion and it keeps me happy which is also good for my husband lol. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Dear Marlene, although we have never met, I do consider you a friend, someone special. You are an encourager , you speak joy even through difficult times - I know where your strength comes from.... in that we are sisters. We are so close in age and by golly, I think I'm 47! Age is just a number , it's just at our age - you may get up to fix a cup of coffee and something snaps.... So glad you and Jerry are better, the Lord is not done with us yet! Amen Love you
Thank you for your wonderful video. I’m glad your husband is doing well. I like that he gets out. Thank you for sharing your gifts. I’m sure you made a great Principle. Happy Spring. Hope your pain is minimal. 🌲🌲⭐️⭐️⭐️🌺
Thank you. For sharing your stitching, your finishes and especially your heart. I am grateful to spend time with you. ❤
1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9. Yay for new starts! I wish you would start all of them. Sounds so much fun!
So glad to see your video, I have missed you!! I must say I feel much better about the 5 new starts I want to do!! I am not getting any younger, and each time I go through my stash, and see them, I think how much I would like to work on them. Sooooo, I think I will. May God bless you Marlene for your encouragement and love of others.
Hi Marlene, so good to see you back. I can sympathise with your hip problems as I have just recovered from similar pain. I love your patterns 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
Another fun video! Thank you, Marlene. I would enjoy stitching 2, 4, 6, or 8.
So happy to see you again, always provide such inspiration. Glad Jerry is better. Sorry about your bursitis, fighting it myself too, and yes it reoccurs. 1,9,10. Thank you for sharing.
Like you I usually watch videos on TV while stitching. I usually do give a thumbs up, but often don't stop to comment. I'll try to do better about that moving forward because I really do appreciate the many stitchers who take the time to share their love of stitching with all of us. And you're very right that Nice Matters.
Thank you! Blessings, Marlene
Yes, Marlene, kindness matters. Good to hear your husband is improving 😀 and sorry to hear you are dealing with back pain issues. 😕. Stitch what you love when you can. 🪡🪡🪡
I am very glad that you felt like posting a video to let us know how you are doing. I have always enjoyed seeing your finishes and what you are currently stitching. It was good to hear that your husband is doing so well and hope you are feeling better soon. Your sermon reminded me that I have a kitted cross stitch pattern that says Nice Matters. I might just have to pull it out for a new start or send it to you if you would like it.
Enjoy your cross stitch retreat! 10
You must stitch that piece! We all need a reminder sometimes. Blessings, Marlene
Hey there, I just found you and love that you Love the Lord so much. It is obvious in your voice and the way you speak about church happenings. My husband used to get gout attacks, they are ferocious. I've only had it twice. It is so, so very painful. I pray that your husband will become totally gout free in the near future. It is so hard to see our loved ones suffering from gout.
#5 is a pretty pattern. Hope you feel better so you can be stitching. Take care.
God bless you, Marlene! You have such wisdom and are a source of inspiration. And I can relate to bursitis in the hip. PT is helping, for now.
I’m cheering you on regarding your efforts not to buy stuff. I’ve spent this whole weekend going through my crazy stash. I’ve pulled, purged, and un-kitted. Styles and tastes change and I know I simply won’t outlive my stash. I also have evidence of not going to a retreat where there’s a free-be table in over 3 years. I’m going to one of the Frugal Yankee ones next month and I have about 3 times my usual pile. I also spent hours re-stashing floss. I haven’t even finished putting the DMC on bobbins. Anyhow, I am now obsessed with ONE pattern that I can’t find. I’ve loved it forever and it’s been out and visible for a very long time and now I can’t find it. Every time I see a new hidey-hole I get rejuvenated and end up with more free-table stuff but not the pattern I want. Why does that keep happening? I am so organized in all other areas of my life but not in crafting. Anywho….I also pulled about 20 must starts. Will I start one? Who knows. I am just not a starter, I guess. It was nice visiting with you today. Be well. Pam
Pam I have gone through my stuff over and over trying to purge and I just. Can’t. Do. It. I had better luck with the quilting stuff and not so much with cross stitch. I’m 76 for heavens sake and I know my life expectancy! I organize and reorganize and move stuff and then move it back. Craziness! Blessings, Marlene
Marlene, This is what my sister said regarding her surgery.
“I went to Dr Kendal Carll. They did a 360 surgery, opened me up in front, turned me over. in back I have pins, screws and rods to straighten my spine, also disc replacement. As soon as I woke up no more pain. I wore a magnetic device for 6 weeks, 2 hours a day to speed up bone growth. had to learn how to walk again after being straighten up. “
It was done in Dallas.
5. Marlene, so wonderful to see you. Thank you for all of your words of wisdom. I don’t understand negative comments! You are the best. Hope you feel better soon. God bless!
Yes ! Because Nice Matters. Thank you for visiting me today. I so enjoy you❤️
Marlene, I totally agree with you. You stitch different charts than I do, and I love seeing yours. Love you too!
Sandy you always leave the sweetest comments. Thank you! Blessings, Marlene
Marlene, thank you for the inspirational words and your reminder. You have been and are a blessing to us. Thank you for sharing your stitching and time with us. God Bless
Soooo happy to see you & stitch with you today!!! 4
Kudos to you for the lovely message at the end!!! It’s sooo true!!! My motto has been “Be Kind” and really it’s that simple 💜💜💜💜 Just adore you!! 💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much! Blessings, Marlene
I hope you and your husband stay well. I'm glad that you are making these videos for your children, I wish that I had something like that from my mum, I still miss her. Your work inspires me. Your fan from Toronto, Marion
Hi Marlene! So glad to see you and happy to hear that Jerry is doing h so well. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 hopefully you will get some relief soon. I love the fact that you feel like starting stuff and so you do. That’s the way it should be. 😂. Love all of your finishes as always. It’s is you be well and happy stitching 🙏🏻❤️ 10
I need to be better about commenting also. So glad to see you and happy that your husband is doing better!
Oh Marlene, such a lovely video and great to see you, I was missing your stitching and life updates. I am guilty of not always commenting and you have so I will try to do better. Lots of lovely projects there and I hope you get to do your new starts. Praying your hip improves and glad to hear Jerry is doing so well. Happy stitching.
Hi Marlene, It’s so great to see you back. I’ve thought of you often and wondered how you and Jerry are doing. So glad to hear that he’s doing better with cardiac rehab but sad to hear that you’re have problems with your back and hips. Getting older is definitely not for sissies, right? Love seeing your finishes and plans for new starts. I’ve kind of gone crazy with market releases😊. I also appreciate what you said about bteing kind and also about communicating thru comments. Peter (my hubby) and I started doing FlossTube back in May and it means the world to us when folks leave comments and are kind. Thanks also for your generosity😊4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Blessings, Kathy
Kathy your videos are exactly what I’m talking about! I don’t remember if I’ve commented at all and I love watching! Peter’s wood creations are works of art and I am mesmerized by them. I’ve always wished I could do something with wood but I never had that opportunity. Keep filming! Blessings, Marlene
So good to see your newest video! 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9. All are beautiful and thank you for the opportunities!