StitchyTube 29: Midwest Stitchers Retreat
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- I had a great time in Minneapolis with 73 other lovely ladies and one fantastic gentleman. But now I'm home, and home is where the heart is.
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Organization of my charts - none lol. The Minnesota retreat sounds like a blast. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching!
Thanks so much -- had a great time, and I'm hoping I can go back next year. - T
After recently retiring I have just picked up my cross stitch again after 25 years. Right now organization isn’t necessary because there isn’t enough to organized. Ohhh boy, there is so much out there I’d love to stitch. Thank you! I love the time I spend with you.
Good for you! Glad to hear you're back at it. There's lots of great stuff to stitch. Thank you for your kindness. :) - T
Thanks for taking us along on your retreat! Do nice to hear a bit about it! LOVE the framed sampler! What a beauty!!
You betcha! I wish I had taken pictures, but I was so busy visiting with people and stitching! - T
What a great fundraiser. I’m so happy it went to help animals. Glad you enjoyed the retreat the pictures look wonderful.
Yes, so wonderful! I was moved to tears! :) - T
I really don’t keep track I just keep all my charts and books on a bookshelf in my craft/office. Love your video. Always look so forward to them.
Sounds organized enough for me! :) - T
Oh, and thank you so much! :) - T
I use XStitch app on my iPhone to keep track of my charts; love it, but you still have to remember to keep it current. It has saved me from purchasing duplicates several times (but not always! LOL). I enjoyed seeing all of your goodies from the retreat and also the things you are adding to your shop. I loved all of my purchases from you at Galleria; it was so fun. I always love seeing your cats and hearing about them, so thank you for sharing that. I agree that home is the best place to be; it is my happy place always. Happy stitching and designing.
A lot of people are saying they have the app, but that they don't keep it up-to-date. It's how it goes! I am looking forward again to Galleria again next year. It's so much fun to see everyone (but also good to be back home.) Have a great weekend. - T
Theresa,I would love to stitch the birds! I too started stitching Sheperds Bush when they were Vanessa Ann.I have the little cards they did too.We have 3cats so I would be happy to donate to your shelter.Our cats chose us,showing up at our home.I do not have good organization,don't even try! I love the camper and would stitch it.Great video.Loved all your goodies.
Yes, I remember the Vanessa Ann books. That was a long time ago! Have a great week. - T
Always enjoy the time spent with you. I have organized all my charts on an excel spreadsheet. I can print out the list by author or by chart title. It has saved me many times from purchasing a duplicate chart. I always carry the list in my purse when I shop or travel.
Thanks so much! Glad to hear you stay organized...that has to be so helpful. :) - T
I sure hear you about coming home...I’m a homebody, too, for sure! Relax and enjoy your homecoming and get lots of kitty love! 🐈💕
I think a lot of stitchers are homebodies. :) - T
I don't keep track of my charts except in my head which most of the time, is a lousy system! The plus is that when I am looking for a new project and I start going through my stash it is almost like Christmas re-discovering all the charts I have forgotten about! Glad you are back, and no noticeable black eye!
Heads are very unreliable, aren't they? But, they never need batteries or a re-charge. Except for sleeping, I guess. Happy Halloween! - T
I keep track in my head... I don’t have enough charts yet to forget which ones I have. Lucy Dunning is gorgeous!
HA! I sort of keep track in my head...wish there was more room in there. - T
Oh those were lots of gorgeous charts you showed this week. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Laura! :) T
Yeah, I don't keep track of my patterns either. I'm not that organized. However I don't think I have duplicated buying but a couple of times. Thanks for another great video. It was nice to hear how successful the raffle was for the animal shelter. Got to take care of all the fur babies 😊
Sometimes it's just easier to not keep track. ;) I mean, what is the worst that can happen? :) - T
Theresa, I enjoy my 'visits' with you so much! I'm glad you're home for awhile. I would love to finish your birds. They would be perfect in my granddaughters room. Thank you for passing the birds on and helping out the animals!
Thanks so much! Hope you're having a happy week. - T
Great, now I have to air my dirty laundry and confess that if I kept track of my charts, I wouldn’t be buying duplicates. Lol. I’m getting better about getting myself organized using good ole paper and pen in a notebook. Loved your video. Glad you had a good time at retreat. I like to travel, but I’m also a homebody. Looking forward to your hang with me video. ❤️
HA! Well, hey, we can't be all things to all people. I actually got to turn the HEAT on one night this week. Could fall/winter finally be coming to Mississippi? It's A/C today. :( - T
I got goosebumps when you said you raised over $3,000 for your shelter. That's amazing!! I used to volunteer at the SPCA in Oakland and then the municipal animal shelter in Oakland and people would ask me about what I do there and I'd tell them, "basically pick up poop," because let's be real, there's a lot! Good point about not specifying what you want your donation to go to, but now I kind of want to draft a will in which everything I have goes to an animal poop fund. ;)
Yeah, you know, it's a lot of poop. And you have to keep it picked up, because potential adopters don't like to be overwhelmed by the smell. If things look clean, adoptions go better. There's no end to it, though. :) YES A POOP FUND!!! :D - T
It was so fun hearing about the retreat and seeing everything you came back with. That should keep you busy stitching for a while!
Oh my gosh, yes! Totally! - T
I love that you told us exactly where the shelter donations were being used! I think it makes people feel more involved in the process (and hopefully encourages more donation). Glad the fundraiser was such a success, that you had a great time and that you are HOME.
Thanks so much -- the shelter director was very appreciative of the help. Have a great week! - T
Arkansas Black is one of our families favorite apple. Yes, I have multiple charts I have purchased--which means I must really really like it. Love spending time with you on Flosstube
I haven't heard of those apples! There are so many varieties!!! :) - T
I have a notebook I keep mine written in. At my age I use a lot of notebooks and notes to keep me on track. Lol
I have started keeping notebooks for a lot of other things, but not too much with my needlework. :) - T
My kitties used to get my duster like that and fight with it. I love Shepherds Bush, have stitched some of their very old kits. Wonderful video, thank you for sharing your adventure.
I suppose I'll have to guard my duster! :) - T
Happy to hear you had a blast at retreat hun an the kit you made for everyone is amazing ...also I wanted to say thank you again for the lovely note an gift I hope you take the rest of the month to recuperate from your travels give all you furry kids a scratch for us amazing video hun
I'm going to try to take it a little more easy...but there are so many things to do! :) Have a wonderful weekend! - T
Hi dear lady. So glad you had a lovely time at the retreat. I really enjoyed watching & listening to all the things you did & the photos at the end. I had already watched jens video where she was saying lovely things about you but also saying how exhausted she was after returning home. I’m so glad you managed to get some lovely stitching patterns, as you are always giving to others so much, that I’m glad this time you were on the receiving end. It’s lovely to go away sometimes so you can come back home to realise just how much the animals miss you ! Stay well & cheers for now 😉😘😍
Thanks so much for your kind comments! We all had a great time -- so nice to spend time with so many great stitchers and PEOPLE! Wish I could go back and do it all again. :) - T
Clean sheets!!! The best is when they dry outside on the clothesline!! Smell SO good....!! 😆😆 Oh your framed finish is beautiful!! I love watching your show n tell!! Lucky for you!! I love Shepherds Bush too!! Your haircut is adorable!! 🥰
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Cindy. I hope you're getting some fun stitching done this week. - T
I would like the birds and would be thrilled to donate to the animal shelter.
Thanks, Jennifer! - T
Omg I also love that chapstick! The coconut version is also awesome.
The retreat looked amazing. I want to go to one so much!
I'll have to try the coconut. Mine got kind of melty -- and it won't firm back up. Must need to buy another stick. :) - T
Dearest Teresa.... thanks for taking the time and organizing to make your videos! Enjoy them so! As of right now I have very few but am beginning to think I should figure some way to keep track! I’m sure I will get some ideas from posts here. I would be honored to finish a project you started, the birds, and donate to the shelter. We are lucky here in Mexico, spaying and neutering is free! Please take care ! ❤️ Btw - I bought some Paula red apples here! Love them!
You betcha! Getting ready to film another on Friday. There's always so much to talk about! :) PAULA REDS! They are so good. Haven't seen them in town yet. - T
It is OK to give up when you know something is not fulfilling you! I would love to stitch the birds :-)
Totally! Realistically, I won't finish it, and I have lots of people who would like it! :) - T
I was so excited to hear how it went giving Southern Pines the donations. You did such a wonderful job of explaining the shelter and the best way to give. Your generosity in the kit and all the extras was amazing. I am just finishing pumpkins up while I watch you. So happy I got a chance to meet you. 😘
Thanks so much, Kathleen -- your rug was/is amazing. If they use the funds from your donation alone, it will save 3 dogs from heartworms, which is a terminal condition, and not very nice. Have a great week. Hope to see you again next year at the retreat! :) -T
Once a year I inventory my charts in my bullet journal - but I don’t update during the year so it quickly becomes disorganized. If I have a piece of fabric I’m going to use, I store the fabric and the chart separately until I kit them up. So glad you had a great time at the retreat and that you don’t have a black eye! Thanks for sharing your stitching and have a great rest of your weekend!
I sort through my stuff about once a year. Things get a little jumbled, and then the next year, I tidy them up again. :) - T
Thank you for sharing your experiences at the retreat. What great fun. So exciting to see your hauls from retreat and Stitchville. Now I know why so many flosstubers go on about Stitchville. Have a wonderful weekend.
Stitchville is pretty big, and because she's been in business such a long time, you never know what you are going to find there! - T
Theresa, you are so funny! I love seeing your new glasses and the faces you made with them! Haha! I have tons of charts, as I have been cross stitching since about 1975. Yes, that puts me in the senior division. I usually have my favorite charts in one area, so I don't have to tear up the place looking for them when I want to stitch them. The rest are stored in large plastic see-thru containers. One day, maybe I will try to come up with some sort of organization, but I don't worry about it. Thanks for sharing about your trip. Sounds like fun. I am a homebody too. Traveling is fun, but you can't beat being at home! Hugs. Pam Miller
Be it ever so humble...there's no place like home. Right?! I just love my own bed, my own family, my own cats, and being able to walk around in my PJ's! :D Happy stitching! - T
Sounds like a very fun time!
Great score on the Hog River frames & the Shepherd's bush!
Marilyn
So excited to find those frames!!! Have a great week. - T
Retreat sounded like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing all your stash. Glad you are back!
Thanks so much -- had a great time, but I'm glad to be home! - T
I belly laughed when you put those glasses on! Also, I pictured the woman with the little black book unfolding her list of what she had and or needed! I just died! I would love to finish the birds! You and Carol were having a good time😝
We all had a great time at retreat!!! Glad you could laugh with me. Life's too short not to get tickled by things. :) - T
I don't keep track of my charts. I figure at my age (81) I won't get them all done anyway. I really don't have many maybe 20 or so!! Love your videos and your work. I live in eastern Montana and would love to attend the Midwest Stitchers Retreat. It would be fun to meet you and all the other flosstubers!!
Thanks so much, Joanne! Hope you can come to a retreat sometime. The midwest retreat was soooo much fun! - T
Once again I loved your video. You are such an authentic individual. I would love to be kept in mind for the birds. It would give me something to remind me of my in Laws who were avid birders. Additionally, I would love to make them individually for my children in honor of their paternal grandparents who were so integral in their lives. Thanks for being you!
Thanks so much, Mary Elizabeth! I am getting to where I like to see the birds, too. We need to put up a new feeder. We get cardinals in our back yard. They love sunflower seeds! :) - T
Until this year, I haven't kept track of my charts. I have now started an inventory in Google Docs so I can access from anywhere.
Oh, I think you're the first one to mention Google Docs! Great idea! - T
I keep a list of my charts in my purse, but I am fairly new to stitching, so it’s not that terribly long yet.
I was the lucky winner of the design piece that you did that was in the raffle at retreat, and I’m still so excited!! I am so glad to be able to support the shelter - I am crazy about animals, especially my cats! 😊
Super cool! Wasn't it a fun weekend? I'm sitting here thinking: a week ago.... -- hope you'll be able to come back next year. I've put my name as interested! - T
Hi Theresa, My charts are in the felt Pudda that Ikea sells. I am sending you a Starbucks mug from Hong Kong! Please watch for it. I collect them too. They have lots of cute knick knacks here which you don't see in the US. Like a cute teddy bear all dressed up in the costume that the locals wear for the lion dance during the Chinese New Year. (And McDonalds has table service here and they have 24 hour delivery. No kidding!) I heard that Starbucks may make a special mug for the next Chinese New Year - which is the Year of the Pig.
Ooh! That Pudda is really cool! I had to go look it up. WOW! A Hong Kong mug!?! That's awesome! I will watch for it. The year of the pig...that sounds great. Pigs are actually really cool creatures. Thanks for thinking of me with the mug -- it'll go in with my collection. :) - T
I don't really keep track of charts in an app. However, I do have a three drawer storage container . All new charts are in one drawer, stitched charts in another drawer and floss in the third. This has worked for me for 25 years. Thanks for another great video!
That seems like a really good system to me. :) - T
Another great video. Loved seeing the cats wandering around in the background 😍😍. Sounds like you had an awesome time at the retreat!!
Had a great time...but it was awfully nice to come home to my cats. :) - T
Wow...what an exciting time! Stitching stuff and more stitching stuff! Just a bit envious of the Shepherds Bush haul...one of my favorites too 😍
Talking about fireplaces, love the ambiance of one, but not the mess or smell. I found an electric insert, not expensive, popped it into my fireplace, it uses a remote, instant ambiance when I want it.
When I started stitching again, was off for a few years, I started using a composition book to keep track of my kits and charts. I also use it to date my completed pieces. I find that I am not quite as impulsive this time around, my tastes have changed 😍
Yes, our tastes change over time, definitely. I love stitching samplers, because I feel they're less dependent on trends of the time and tend to look great on my walls for years and years. :) - T
Hi Theresa! It was so awesome to meet you at the Midwest Retreat. I was the one who introduced myself and said I enjoyed your video about putting different words to songs and One Ton Tomato. 😄 Thank you for creating a pattern just for us. I was happy to help buy tickets for the raffle and I even won two of them! ( the humble bumble stitcher delights and the little house early Americans series of patterns) I am grateful to have helped a wonderful cause.
As far as keeping track of my stitching stuff I just started using the XStitch App. I need to get back to putting more patterns in it.
I was also amazed by all the Shepherds Bush patterns. I found two Utah Samplers that I took since I live in Utah. I don’t think I had ever seen them in their store. I’m about 40 minutes from The Bush (that’s what utah Stitchers call it 😊) thank goodness. If I was too close it would be very dangerous to my wallet. Unfortunately I am 15 minutes from 123stitch but I restrain myself fairly well from ordering all the time. It’s great to not have to pay shipping
because I can do pick up.
I’m so glad to be home too. I picked up a bad cold right after getting back and I just want to hunker down and watch old movies, stitch and read my books. Hopefully you can relax too. 😊
Sorry to hear you got sick -- I always worry about that a little when I travel, especially when I fly. There have got to be so many germs in an airport and on a plane! So nice to meet you at the retreat -- it was so much fun, but it went by too quickly! I think next time, I better do the extra day. :) Have a happy Halloween. - T
Thanks again for all the wonderful videos and keeping us entertained. Also I love the project especially designed for the Midwest retreat. It was great to meet you there.
Thanks so much -- it was so much fun, and I'm still in withdrawl... :) - T
Theresa, I always love your videos and never know what I’m going to learn! Thank you for giving the okay to “do you”’ so many people are afraid to branch out, you make it far less intimidating for them. You’re always so entertaining and informative and it was nice to give you a high-five in person in MN. Take care of yourself, your family counts on you and so do we!!😀...but in a good, non-pressuring way.
Well, I never know what I'm going to say -- so it's often a surprise to me, too! :) Thanks so much for your kind comments, and thanks, too for the high five. You can't have too many of those! :) - T
Your so goof -funny....you make me smile....please do not get the gas for the fireplace....I have heard very bad stories about hooking up tanks.....there and app. For fireplace fires, put it on your laptop and set it in the fireplace space.....so much safer.....👨🏻🚒 no fireman required......as for my patterns there a mess.......I would like to stitch the Birds.....thanks for a great video, I’m glad you had a great time on retreat...
Thanks so much! We usually just put some candles in the fireplace. It makes for a little ambiance, and it doesn't get messy. :) - T
Do you know how hysterically funny you are. I just love your videos. They always make me laugh and put me in a good mood. That, along with your talents, make me wish you could video more.
Thanks so much! That is so kind of you! I will be shooting a new video tomorrow (Hang With Me!) :) Have a great weekend. - T
hello and welcome home. What a fun video....I love seeing all the goodies...it lets me live vicariously. Living in rural Nova Scotia there is no LNS and getting to the retreats is a challenge so I appreciate all the news. That doesn’t mean that I can’t shop the world😂I just received my stitcher’s pillow and my stitcher’s folder from HumbleBumble. They are on my Instagram @stitchingqueen if you want to see them. They are absolute works of art. Just a note on your fireplace...we stopped burning wood in ours and got an electric insert. propane makes me nervous and this electric one is perfect. It’s a little cheesy but it glows and puts out heat. I love that I can get up in the cold mornings, switch it on and feel cozy. As for keeping track of charts...I have them in binders according to designer and have learned to check before I order anything, especially if it’s an older pattern. Luckily I have some stitchy friends that I can pass along any duplicates that I inadvertently acquire.
We wouldn't really need our fireplace in terms of heat...it doesn't get too cold down here in Mississippi. BUT, the atmosphere would be nice. I agree with you on HumbleBumble - her stuff is SOOO pretty! And she's really, really sweet. Have a great week! - T
I keep track of the threads and charts that I have purchased on XStitchPlus. I started doing this after realizing I had purchased one chart three times...similar story with threads. I really like this program as it is on my phone and I always have my phone with me.
THREE TIMES?!?! Hey, you're not the only one -- a few people have fessed up to that already. :) - T
Hello and thanks for the video, I love watching while I’m stitching of course but usually I wind up putting the stitching down so I don’t miss anything. I keep my charts in folders, it’s so much fun to look through them.
:) Thanks so much! It's interesting to hear all of the ways people organize their stashes. Lots of cool ideas. - T
I sure hope you are not sick since the hang out video was not filmed. I would love to stitch the birds and donate to the animal shelter. Thanks for the great videos and sharing all that you do.
I was just not in a happy mood this last weekend. Nothing in particular -- just feeling kind of blue. I didn't figure I'd be very good company! :) - T
Also, it's hilarious that you smell everything! :) And love those swordfish scissors haha
I wonder why I do? Just curiosity I guess. Maybe I'm really a dog or a cat, and it's how I experience the world? :D - T
Hi. Thanks for giving me the courage to "give up" on a couple projects that I know I will likely NEVER complete! I keep track of my projects on an elaborate Excel worksheet - inclusive of a listing of floss names, numbers, designer name, source of the pattern, so on. This spreadsheet keeps me organized without taking the "fun" of cross stitching.
If you give up, though, you have to sing the song: I give up, don't wanna do it, Give up...can't make me do it!!!! Excel seems really sensible. Have a great week! - T
Great Halloween finishes and Christmas starts.
Great projects to come also.
Cash is so cute in that Pumpkin hat.
He's really enthralled by your necklaces!
Marilyn
Whoops! I think you maybe meant this comment for Priscilla and Chelsea, but I agree that Cash is super-cute! :) - T
LOL Sorry!!
Angels! Hog River frames! What a find. I've tried to track what I have but I decided I'd rather be stitching. 😉
I KNOW! I can't believe the frames! I was super excited. :) - T
Thanks for another great video, Theresa! Loved it! (I'm a Clinique Black Honey wearer too & have been for years & years!) 😊😊
Thanks, Cynthia! :) I don't wear lipstick often...but I love the Black Honey. - T
Thank you for your videos, I always feel uplifted after watching, and Thank you for releasing warm water wash again, picked it up at Jen's stitching niche.
Great, thanks! Yes, Hoffman asked if they could continue offering it. Happy to share! :) - T
Hi Theresa!! I'm glad that you had a great time at the Minnesota retreat! You deserve lots of fun and now, a nice long break. I got myself a good pair of scissors which was inspired from your last video, I think it was. You were talking about the importance of high quality stitching tools and so I got myself a pair of Gingher scissors that are curved. I'll show them in my next video. I LOVE THEM!! I would never have thought to buy them if it wasn't for your gentle nudging to splurge a bit on tools, so thank you for that and for being you!!!
Glad to hear you got some nice scissors -- they really are a treat, and well worth a little bit of a splurge!!! Our needles are so cheap! Happy stitching! - T
I’ve used the xstitch app for years now, and recently they came out with their new version, xstitch Plus, which allows you to upload photos of charts in your inventory...a definite plus for me! There are also categories for linen, threads, and beads, plus a journal to keep track of your projects.
It seems like lots of stitchers are using the app. It must be pretty slick! :) Have fun! - T
I really enjoyed hearing how much fun you had at the retreat. I'm in Southwest Missouri, about a 10 hour drive from the retreat, so I hope I can make it there someday! I keep a list of my charts on a Google Spreadsheet, saved in Google Drive, so I can access it from my iPhone or iPad from any location. Helps me to not buy duplicates. I love your flosstube, your hang with me videos, your designs, and your fun shop! 😀
It was really fun, and ten hours isn't so bad...it'd be 20 from Hattiesburg, so I gotta fly! :) Thank you so much for your kind comments! - T
I am also very much a homebody, so can totally relate to that pure sensation of relief you feel when you return home from a trip. I am a big fan of Shepherds Bush, and am so glad that you gave those beautiful kits/patterns a good home! I would love to stitch the birds. I, like you, have no organization for my stash, and recently found I had duplicated a pattern, AND kitted the same pattern twice. Oops! Time to get organized, but that takes time away from stitching! Look forward to your ‘hang with me’ video. Feel like I’m stitching in the company of a good friend xx
HA! Two kits?!?! I've never done that, but I'm sure you're not alone. I'll be shooting another Hang With Me video tomorrow -- they're fun and easy to make. :) Have a great stitchy weekend. - T
The pattern was Yuletide Welcome by Plum Street Samplers - so good I bought it twice and kitted it twice! Must mean I REALLY like it! At least I can use the supplies for something else, so all is not wasted!
That is a great chart! And you can always use extra fabric and threads. - T
So enjoyed hearing about your adventures at the retreat. Loved all the Shepherd's Bush. Looking forward to the hang with you video
I never get sick of Shepherd's Bush -- they are consistently cute! - T
I don’t keep track of my patterns. They are on a dresser in a stack.
I enjoyed seeing your haul. It helps me see stuff I’ve never seen before.
Hey, a stack is good enough for me -- thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. :) - T
Awesome score on the Shepherd's Bush kits!!! For the first 30+ years of my stitchy life, I didn't have a LNS, so all I had available to me were Stoney Creek and Leisure Arts patterns at Walmart and Hobby Lobby, so I didn't have a very big collection of patterns. So, I never did keep up with my patterns or what I had previously stitched. I literally gave everything I stitched away, cuz I just stitched for the enjoyment. I quit work 5 years ago after a previous back surgery and got more involved in social media, and OMG, how did I never know Prairie Schooler even existed, or BBD, or any of the others for that matter. It was and still is very frustrating, cuz now that I know about these designers, I can only afford a few here and there. I feel like sometimes that I've lived under a rock for most of my life, lol. And now that I'm up in age, I know that there is no way in the world, that even if I could get my hands on all that I want, I surely won't live long enough to stitch it all, so that helps keep the buying urges away, lol. But yes, I do keep up with what I buy now and also started keeping up with what I'm stitching. Just in a regular ole notebook. Glad you had a great time at the retreat, take care, Ruth.
It is tough when you don't have a local shop -- you can't stay up-to-date on a lot of great designers. Glad to hear you're staying busy with stitching, though. Have a great week! - T
I used to keep track with a list of my charts in a small notebook. I de-stashed and don’t keep track any longer. Lol. I would like the birds.
Glad y’all had so much fun at the retreat! Wish I could have been there!
I wish everyone could have been there! It was a great time! - T
I would like to finish the bird and contribute to the animal shelter as well as one of my local shelter. Thanks for your great u tube. You are a blessing
Thanks so much, Carol! Happy Halloween! - T
Great to see your video. Love all this retreat news. I don’t keep track of my charts. Have so far never bought a repeat.
That's amazing! I keep mine organized, but I don't keep track, and because I've got a shop, I often don't know what is mine and what is inventory (even though they are stored separately.) Have a great Halloween! - T
I have my charts filed by designer. Glad to have you in mn!!
I do, too! That's about as organized as it gets. - T
I am all about the birds!!! I will hang it in my bird room where all my birdwatching/stitching takes place ;) I love to organize when I am procrastinating so I spent a few hours ONCE separating my charts from kits and then alphabetizing them into two long lists I created in Apple's Pages. I store them very differently - by about 12 different categories that all my stuff seems to fall into (Christmas/Winter/Fall/Halloween/Animals/Samplers/Prairie Schooler/Shepherds Bush etc). Easy peasy to just open the document add the charts when they enter the house and then have fun sticking them in the category I would go looking through to find them someday. Elfa rolling cart with the top drawer for charts, bottom drawer for kits. ALL flosses/beads/specialty fibers/charms are stored in floss bags on rings with a label naming the chart are stored in another spot.It makes going shopping in my own stash an absolute treat and when I am enabled - I just open that document to make sure I don't already have it!
Wow! It sounds like you are mega-organized! I have mine divided up by designer, and the small charts are all separate from the big ones. It's good enough, I guess, but I am learning that a lot of stitchers are organized!!! Happy Halloween! - T
Great episode, always so much content. I would love to stitch the birds.
Thanks so much, and I've got you in the drawing. :) - T
You make me happy and smile.
Thanks sweetie! Happy Halloween! - T
I just loved hearing and seeing all the things! I know you had fun! I found some really pretty wicker looking plastic totes. I keep all my charts in them. I go through them all the time trying to decide what to do next. I keep about 12 charts kitted and they reside in a cargo basket. You know the ones that are made of black wire and canvas. Sooo, iI think I know where everything is! Love all your kittens!
Great ideas! I have stackable totes from Target that are air/water proof. You never know when I'll start drooling over my own stash... :D - T
Beautiful finishes... we have Ragdolls and they don't flop... Wowww lots of fabuluss new stash... Have fun stitching then... I am parching while listening to you. Had to stop making the card to see all the patterns...
AH! And I have Zero, and he's floppy, but not a ragdoll. Just floppy. :D Have a great week! - T
So good to see you Theresa!!! It sounds like you really had a wonderful time at the retreat! and ALL the Wonderful “Goodies” 😊.....I do understand how you feel about it’s so nice to be home 😉....there really is no place like home 💕....I do enjoy my Xstitch app on my iPhone....I have the old version, but it works for me 😊 I have all my patterns in Notebooks, kitted ones in project bags on my shelf and some in bin baskets in my closet on shelves....maybe a few in chest drawers 😳....if you saw Lorrie’s video (mischievous Stitcher ) you would have seen parts of my craft room 😂....try to get some rest and enjoy your fur babies 💕
Hey Mary! I did have a great time, but I love coming home. Oh, and yes, I did get to see parts of your craft room. It's a wonderland!!! :) - T
I’m not very good at organizing. I try but stitching gets in the way. Glad you had such fun and so many treasures you received and found! 🍂🌾🍂
Thanks so much, Bonnie! - T
I would like to finish the birds!! Thank you for another wonderful video! I have watched so many other flosstubers who went to the retreat and were so thrilled to meet you. Maybe some day I can make that happen as well. Until then, I will continue to be one of your biggest fans and enjoy your sharing soul on flosstube! I organize and keep track of my patterns in binders divided by season.
The retreat was really, really fun. Everyone was so nice, and what a talented group of people, too! - T
It was sure nice to meet you. The retreat was so much fun. Your design for the retreat was really nice. Your videos are always interesting.
Thanks, Darlene! You're so sweet -- great to finally meet you, too! - T
I love the birds! It’s so cute. I would love to stitch the birds. I would donate to Animal Friends here in Pittsburgh. Every week I so look forward to your vlog. It’s like visiting with a friend.
Thanks so much, Linda! Hope you have a great weekend. - T
I keep track of my patterns by stacking them in a low sided basket next to all my wool collections. I can easily see them daily. Nice haul! All those free kits were amazing!! Thanks for answering my question about fancy floss tangling😳. I will try the thread tamer stuff or whatever the name is!! Always live your videos!!!!
You can use something like beeswax to tame your threads or Thread Magic (there are other brands, too). Nice for you to have your charts where you can see them! :) - T
I use XStitch app to organize my charts. Before I had a note book or binder. I would make list of the charts that I wanted. Now with the list on my phone, which goes every where I do, it’s with me all the time. I love it.
The retreat sounds wonderful! So glad everyone had a great time. I wish we had something like that down here. Guess I would need to do more research on retreat. I am looking forward to Stitch Con next June.
What did we ever do without our smart phones? We were just saying last week how stress-free it makes driving in a new or a big city. You just don't worry, or have to drag out those maps!!! I bet Stitch Con is going to be really fun. Wish I could go to them all. :) - T
I loved hearing all about the retreat. The exchanges you gifted and received was really lovely! :) Also, I'm a Clinique girl and just love Black Honey.
The retreat was so much fun -- wouldn't it be great if we could all live close to each other and stitch every weekend! :) - T
Glad you were able to go to the retreat. I keep my charts in page protectors in a 3 ring large notebook. I file them by holidays or themes.
That's a great way to do it. :) - T
Loved the Minnesota update! Also - totally awesome new glasses 👓
Thanks, I love them!!! - T
I have just watched 6 videos of you in a row (yes... I was a bit behind). Thank you for being you :) Love watching your videos, they contain a lot of information (not only stitch related). As a beginner... I would love to have to think about how to store my patterns but for now with the few I have I divide it in two: unstitched/ stitched! Have a wonderful evening all
Thanks so much -- hope you're not sick of me. :) And I think your system of organizing is just fine! :) - T
I always look forward to your videos! You truly are an original and a delight! I keep track of my charts in a spiral notebook - I date when I start them and when I finish - them I hi-lite the chart when it has been done and stick it in a plastic container with the other finished charts. Works for now!
Thanks so much! :) There are a good number of stitchers who are saying they use the spiral notebook. I think that's low-tech enough to work! (For apps, I pretty much use Words with Friends and the Hobby Lobby app!) :D - T
So nice to hear you had fun at the retreat :) I agree, it's so fun to meet stitchers and see what everyone is working on :)
LOL - "give up" sounds so sad, let's start a new acronym.... #LIG "let it go".
I've started to organize my charts by putting them into 3-ring binders. Next I will add them to a spreadsheet that I can access via my phone :) I know there's an app, but that's too much work to try to do via the keyboard on my phone.
Yeah, let it go -- that's much nicer! I know a lot of people use the binders. I think it's great that it lets you flip through so easily. - T
I keep track of my charts in a notebook. In this same notebook I keep track of when I started a project, when I finished it, and any colors I may have changed. I also have a wish list for those charts I'd like to purchase. The actual charts I keep in a 4" three ring binder. I really enjoy your channel, you are the most down to earth person and I hope to meet you at a future retreat!
Wow! You are organized! That's awesome! Thank you so much for your kind comments -- hope to meet you some day! :) - T
Awesome video. Glad you had a great time at the retreat. Thanks for sharing. (Pauline S.)
Thanks so much -- Happy Halloween! - T
I don't keep track of my charts and now since I moved I realize I have duplicates and need to have a system! I would love the bird kit! Thanks for your fun videos!
I've purchased duplicates a few times...But it sounds like a lot of people have, so at least I'm not crazy! :) Well... - T
I now have so much stuff I had to start organising - because it has become an overwhelming mess. Also I am now buying the same colours of floss over and over again. I now have a small A5 notebook.
A notebook is old school, but I like that it's portable and never needs to be plugged in! - T
I would like to stitch the birds and pet all wee beasties at the shelter.
I love petting wee beasties! - T
So glad you are home...there is nothing like home after some time away. I am so jealous of all who can go to a retreat...makes me sad but love all the talking after. Please take the time to rest in between your busyness. 💕 I use Xstitch app for keeping track of my charts, threads and jounaling...love this app. Ciao 🐱😺🍁
I just love knowing that I won't have to travel again anytime soon. I just love home best. - T
I keep track of charts in an Excel document. I love futzing around with Excel, so this works great for me =).
I would like the birds. I think of that type of project as "abandoned" or "DNF" ("did not finish") --- the same terms I use for books I have no interest in completing ;-).
That was so sweet of Harrison to put fresh sheets on your bed for you!
I can see where Excel would be helpful! Abandoned...oh, sad. Poor project. But, it is what it is! :D Have a great weekend! - T
Great video. Super haul for sure. Well I use to keep my stash in my head, ok laugh. Then I started in a notebook, yeah right. So I have started the Xstitch app and this seems to be going pretty good. Thanks for the chance it is a beautiful sampler. I love Shepherds Bush also. Ok and all the rest too.
A lot of people are saying the Xstitch app is helpful. That's great that you're keeping track. Have a stitchy weekend! - T
I keep track of my patterns on Pinterest. Have a section labeled "patterns I own". Helps to have a visual of each pattern instead of just the name of the pattern.
I would like to stitch the birds.
Oh, that's a great idea! I haven't had anyone say that about Pinterest yet! - T
Great show There's a you are such a pleasure to watch and so uplifting. Loved all you stash... Great fines. Glad you had a good trip and got to see all the e stitchers old and new. Great to have the social time. I keep collecting the patterns etc then so hard to decide what's next. And I keep thinking that just making a mental note of your patterns is not going to get the job done with keeping with charts . So I have to use the app or something to get the memory a little clearer. Thanks for sharing you always have great stuff.
We had a great time -- and I've watched some videos from some of the folks who were there, and everyone seems to have had such a positive experience. Thanks for stopping by! :) - T
I don't keep track but this has encouraged me to come up with a system.
Well good luck with it! :) I am hopelessly a bit disorganized. :D - T
I started out with a little black filodec book, then moved onto a spread sheet on the computer....now I have an app called xstitch and it’s wonderful. Just watching you now😊
A lot of folks are using the Xstitch app. It sounds like it's pretty great! - T
Hi Teresa just got my order today it came very quick thank you and love my free gift of the anchor thread I’m going to try it and one of my projects glad to see you put another video out looking forward to your stitch with me video
You betcha -- thanks for your order, and happy stitching! - T