As a quilter just to let you know…the 5 inch squares are called “charm packs” and the larger 10 inch squares are “layer cakes”…I’m sure you will have fun using them for your finishing…also the batting in most quilts is wool…lightweight and warm at the same time…🥰🇦🇺
What a fun intro this time, the scenery was wonderful, I wish that I was there for a good long visit. The Jumping Sheep, I guess you really need to stay behind the line barriers, LOL. Love the new Smalls and that afghan is beautiful, your son will really enjoy the cozyness of that in his new home. What a scene stealer, Mike~! It was good to see him pop in to give you a sweet kiss. Thinking of you with much love and sending you hugs from sunny Arizona.
Hi Jan…your smiles today we’re adorable…cute kiss Mike gave you…so sweet…the jumping sheep were a delight…love the little sheep you bought…my grandson’s people come from the Basque region in Spain…so I gave him the history lesson to research…thanks for the information…Ben’s Afghan is awesome…I know he will enjoy snuggling under it…the icy blue pillows are beautiful…I will be stitching those…have a great time at the retreat…be safe, wishing you two the best, and happy stitching❤❤
Hi Loretta! So interesting to hear about your grandson’s roots in the Basque region. What a rich culture they have! I hope he found his dive into the history interesting! Thanks so much for all the love and support!
I really enjoyed your video at the start of this flosstube. I thought I recognized Sun Valley and the pond. My daughter and son-in-law love to go camping in Stanley, Idaho. One summer week I joined them but stayed in a cabin at night. It was so beautiful! One of our day trips was to Sun Valley with the St. Bernard and Frenchie in tow. Fond memories!
What a fun trip you had up to the trailing of the sheep! And the scenery! Makes me miss the mountains soo much! 🍁🍂 That poncho...stunning!❤️ And of course all your new designs are lovely!!!🕎❄️ Enjoying seeing the green version of Palace of the Winds coming to life. It has been so much fun collaborating and creating the Silver Bells project this year, and seeing everything come together. Thank you❤️🤗 I'm sure looking forward to seeing you in November, and yep, I figure sewing is in the plans😂 but who know what other kinds of mischief we'll get up to. 😂❤️ Happy Stitching and I imagine you finished that afgan 😁❤️ He will love it!!! Oh and say hi to Mike! Looking forward to seeing him in person and not just a close up of his face 😂😂😍
Saw the Silver Bells and opened another tab and ordered it while listening to you - what a great collection. Also, I've owned a Potoky for a little more than a year. Cost at the time was $150. I use it ALL the time. I bought a cutting board at Target to put on my lap when I'm in my recliner - it holds the stand beautifully and also gives me a place to clamp my magnifying light. I bought mine before they were invaded and even then it took a good 4+months to get one as they had a long wait list. Worth the wait - definitely.
Love your video’s at the beginning of your UA-cam. Please don’t stop. I have not been blessed with traveling so I am seeing United State through your video’s and feel so blessed. Love the simple outdoor.
The area you live in is so pretty, and who wouldn't like sheep? My vote on the blanket pattern ... make it a rectangle, especially if it's for a man. Nothing's worse than having to tug your blanket up all of the time! You get so much knitting done!
Hi Jan! Love the swans so much. Looks like the leaves are starting to change on your road trip. How are the colors where you live? Looks like the colors were gorgeous in Michigan this year. That is one thing I really miss about Michigan since I don't think there is anything but brown leaves here and the oaks haven't even thought about changing to brown yet. Supposed to rain Sunday and Monday and drop to the 70s Monday and Tuesday here - woo hoo! The jumping sheep were so cute and I spotted the black sheep as well. Your hair looks especially lovely today. Wow, a year already since you closed on the house. Time sure is flying the older I get. Very cute pillow from Sarah. Hi Mike, great to see you as a pop-in up-close-and-personal guest! Love your new designs and I have an issue with finishing as well. Great progress on your blanket for Ben. Beautiful silks from Missus Sedas! Love the cake colors! LOL at your Mike and yarn story! The sheep is absolutely adorable! The new cowl yarn colors and pattern are lovely. Love the angel card and saying, although it is hard to do. I am struggling right now as my ex (who I only divorced because I could no longer handle the stress of his alcoholism since it was causing me so much problems medically) was in a serious accident on 9/29 while driving at 3 times over the legal limit and has been in a coma since. He has been in and out of a medically induced coma at times, has multiple skull fractures, multiple facial fractures, now has a tracheostomy for ventilation and G-tube for feeding, just had surgery to repair a jaw fracture, multiple and severe lacerations so that they had to shave his head, and has not moved his left arm since the accident. While I am so grateful that I will not be on the hook for any legal repercussions of him driving drunk and without insurance, I still am so concerned about if he will recover and to what extent. I also know that he would not want to be kept alive by machines as we have discussed this many times in the past and know if he recovers, he is going to be so depressed (he has bipolar depression which was under treatment in the past) with all he may have to relearn if he can even recover that. So many emotions and tears as I work my way through this emotionally. He really was a great guy when he was not drinking but has been through all kinds of therapy short of rehab, which he refused to do, and kept choosing alcohol over everything and is now paying the next to the ultimate price for it 😢. I hope you have a great time at Stitch West. Happy stitching.
The videos of scenery are always nice. You have nice finishes. I have two finishes myself. They are smalls, but it's something. My large pieces have a while to go yet. The Peace design is pretty. I want the music project bag. That sheep with is so cute.
Pearl cotton .5, there are also .8 and .12, you don’t separate the strand. Great for hardanger. I’ve been working on learning to do specialty stitches. Love that color. If you find out the color please let me know. You have too much fun shopping! Love the sheep figurine. I’m emailing about the stand today, I’ve been looking at them for over a year, so time to do it.
Right. It’s been so long since I stitched with perle cotton, that I couldn’t remember the sizes. She didn’t write the color, but I think it’s close to her Hydrangea variegated. I’ll ask her and let you know.
It was a real pleasure to visit your video. The travel video, your knitting project, designs, colours and just the sheer joy of watching. It lifted the heart. A big thank you for your time. Up is the only way when you are down but who said it was easy.
I really enjoy all of the pictures that you put in your flosstube videos. You go places that I’m sure I will never be able to go to. Also I really like the two smalls that you did and i am looking forward to purchasing and stitching them. I have knitted but it was so many years ago. Never got into it much. I do love the blanket you are making though. Beautiful work! Oh and the best thing about this video is when your hubby visited and kissed you on his way out. How precious!
I loved stitching this morning (Switzerland) to your video and enjoyed, as usual, your beautiful opening music and scenery, the jumping sheep and of course your calm and relaxing visit with us! Have a wonderful day!
Hi Mike, so nice to see you pop in 😊. Jan, thanks for the video of the running of the sheep, I always enjoy the videos you show at the beginning - although i still instinctively cringe at the parts where you are driving on the ‘wrong’ side of the road and cars are coming the other way lol. Thank you for sharing your work and new designs. I have a few of your designs (even accidentally bought Ode to a Peacock twice, along with Mrs Sedus’ silk twice!). I have Palace of the Winds and bought the green colourway because my husband preferred it but I prefer the burgundy - what to choose, what to choose! It’s so much stitching I don’t see me doing it twice ! I am 74 now and have so much I want to stitch 😊. That frame looks really good, it might go on my Christmas list I think. Thank you for continuing with the angel cards, they are always meaningful. Blessings and happy stitching.
Hi Sandra! So funny about the cars on the other side of the road. I remember you said that in a previous comment and told Mike about it when I was starting to film these bits. Made him laugh, too! I have been working with Cottage Garden Threads to come up with other colorways for Palace, to make your decision even harder! Lol. So funny about buy Ode and the silks twice! You must really love that design! Thank you so much for your support!
Lots of fun. Love your sweet blue designs. Might need to make them for my blue loving friend when you release the PDFs. Batting in quilts can be wool. By the way 10” sq are layer cakes. 5” sq are charm squares. I’ve started my first Stephen West MKAL. Enjoyed the first clue. Love the blanket you are knitting Ben.
I am tempted every year to start Stephen’s MKAL. I did a lot of them up to two or three years ago. Now, I just don’t have the time. I’ll be watching your progress!
@@JanHicksCreates was talked into it by owner of local yarn store as she was wanting to do it. Completed first clue but not sure if I’ll be able to keep up.
On my Potoky - I use a piece of rubberized shelf liner/jar opener over the Q snap frame before clamping it in and it holds it in much better. I like the new lever idea - mine is another knob adjustment there and it's a little awkward. I'm so glad to see that they are still able to produce and ship!
"Who was that (unmasked) man?" What a cutie. Show us more! Oh, your hubby...Thanks for the appearance Mike. Jan I love your designs, collaborations and your willingness to share your video time with other stitchers, designers and product makers. You enable us to discover more variety in our world. Thank you.
I missed a ton of your videos over several months last year and again this year. Moving and other such things just got my life a bit out of whack. It's so good to be able to watch your wonderful videos again! I LOVE that Pippa silk - I think that's you called it, with the greys and browns and golds. What an awesome variation of colors. Someday (why are there more things we want to do than time to do them?) I hope to go to Spokane to visit my brother and would love to drive with Idaho and meet you in person. Whenever I am able to make that happen, I will be sure to be in touch! Keep taking care of your back and your knee, it doesn't really get better as you get older! LOL And I got back recently from a cruise to Hawaii (cruise there, fly back) and was able to visit Fiddlesticks Too when we were in Honolulu. Of course that made me think of you and your time in Hawaii!
Hi Debby! I will say that I noticed your absence! Where did you move to? You were outside of Denver before, right? I would love to get a chance to meet you in person some day! Take care, my friend!
The Chanukah candles are small as they go in a special candelabra a menorah. Eight candles and one to light them. I’d love to do that and have something of my heritage to stitch. The word Shalom means peace in Hebrew. That might be a better word? Love the work you are doing Jan. so pleased for you. Hugs from England. 😊💐
.Love the sheep and always enjoy listening to you. I will be leaving Fredericksburg TX at the end of the month. It has been a fun year in Tx. Thanks for your time .
@@JanHicksCreates we are now if Florida south of the Cape as my husband-is working in Sebastian Florida at a company called Velocity. They build composite airplanes. He is finishing up his project.
Hi Jan ! What a Wonderful visit ! I have never left you, darlin ~ I think some of my comments do not post for some craaaaazy reason !!! Jan, your designs are just yummy ! Congratulations as you so magnificently thrive forth ! The opener was fabulous ! LOOOOVed the jumping sheep ! Pammie had 13 sheep here on the farm years ago - ohhhhhhh how dear they were. THE BAAAAAABiES !!!!!!!!! ohhhhhh ! And......... my Minin yellow Potoky stand is on the way as I type ! Am very excited . Yes..... how he is producing amidst such horror and terror makes this stand ALL the more precious indeed. Great to see you review this ( ^ ; * ) . Mike's photo op was great - he looks so happy - even in his quick entrance and exit - work MUST be going SO well ! Jan, always relish the visits with you. I am just waiting for the day WE can meet . Thank you for sharing your adventures. Sending love. Pammime , too ! XO XO marcia
Hi Marcia! So good to hear from you! It is crazy that some of your comments have gone missing! But glad to see you here now! Of course you had sheep!! Love it! So glad you and Pammie are doing okay! Yes, we are doing very well, as well. It’s hard to believe our first year here has come and gone! Take care and tell Pammie I said hi!
Hi Jan. Thank you for the video. Ben's afghan is gorgeous, and I think a rectangle would be perfect. It's lovely seeing you so happy with your designing. You've worked hard to get there and deserve your success. While watching this video I was remembering your earliest ones. What a change! Enjoy your retreat! 🤗 ⚘️
I love the road trip and the jumping sheep. Also love the bells and candles charts you have designed, beautiful. Thank you for making these great videos. And tell Mike hi.
Mike's little pop in was cute. I just ordered the kit, floss and fabric for Silver Bells. Love all of your new designs. The afghan that you knitting is beautiful - I love the yarn and the pattern. Thank you for a great video. I agree getting older is not easy.
I loved your beginning videos so I could live vicariously! Trailing the Sheep would be my kind of fun! Thank you for sharing! Definitely add to either end of Ben's afghan which cannot be too long! There are so many possibilities with that extra length.
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures walking and scenery and the sheep so so adorable, I enjoy it so much something that I miss so much I used to go on walks with my ex and my kids when they were young, being disabled now has been a hard thing to deal with.....so big big thank you! Loving your new designs and so many awesome exciting things happening.
Mikes little pop ins always are good form a chuckle! Palace of the winds, I bought the burgundy floss, I bought the green floss, I think I’m going to buy a set of blues because I just can’t make up my mind. Such challenges you give me. 🙂
Lol. Sorry, not sorry! Let me know what blue floss you end up picking out. I have had a couple people ask me about a blue conversion, but it’s not something I’ve had time to sit down and do so far.
I really enjoy watching the travel videos you show at the very beginning of your flosstube videos. I am from Canada and haven't had a chance to be in the USA at all. What gorgeous scenery, thank you for sharing it with us. (From one who would love to travel) = Patti Nickel
Loved the intro! Omg…..spending time with Sarah, that would be amazing! You are so right that getting old is not for sissies! I like the candles and can’t wait to see more. Happy stitching!
Mike is crazy, hi! What do sheep have to do with quilts you say, well, wool batting, wool quilts and how about the latest craze wool appliqué. Glad you had a great time the pictures were awesome. Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you Jan for another informative video. I just love all that you design! I am a very slow stitcher, so I am falling behind. Not only that, I had cataract surgery last week. But my goal is to stitch at least 1+ hours a day. I love Ben's afghan! Have a great week❣️
It fun to see all your bonus knitting as well as cross stitch! (And my "Year in the Woods" Fox is kitted up... and also just sitting there. There are so many new things since January! 😂)
Sounds like you could use an assistant to handle office work, including order fulfillment. You might think about contacting the local high school or community college to see if either has an intern program.
I’m not quite there yet. Don’t think I have enough for that yet. Most of my problem is procrastination and that I’d rather be stitching! Lol. Something to keep in mind for the future though! Thank you!
I did try the adapter with my Elan, too. I still found that the clamp wasn’t holding my Qsnap tight enough for me. But that’s okay. I found someone to sell it to and am very happy with my Hope Stand and now the Potoky.
Love the jumping sheep! I have a Potoky. The older version, but I love it. I use a piece of shelf liner when I use my q-snaps. The new version with the lever is pretty cool. You actually got it quite quickly. It took mine about nine months to come it. Love the new designs too. Did you get into Stitch Con 2023?
I actually didn’t sign up for Stitch Con 2023. I decided that driving across the country to Nashville for the market, and then up to Ontario, Canada for the Jacob-Palooza event was enough for me next year!
You have made my morning! Thank you! Gail and I are scheduled for our Covid boosters and I got a wonderful laugh watching the sheep. So good to see and listen to your video.
Hi Edie! Good to hear from you! Mike and I are actually heading over to a town in Wyoming today to get the Novavax vaccine. It’s the closest place that has it. Glad to hear you and Gail are doing well! Hugs!
Good morning Jan,… And Mike! Try using that rubber drawer liner that you buy at Walmart. Cut it into pieces and use it in your clamps. It helps keep your qsnap or scroll frame from slipping in a clamp. I would say that blue pearl silk is equivalent to DMC pearl cotton #5. You could knit a lace weight shawl with the pearl silk
I don’t know why I didn’t think of that shelf liner. That is what pretty much everyone recommended when I was having trouble with the Elan lap stand. And yes, it must be size 5. My brain definitely wasn’t working yesterday. That would make quite a lovely shawl!
I've been waiting with baited breath😉 for your Running of the Sheep video, Jan, and it did not disappoint! Loved the jumping sheep! We just missed the whole show by a couple of weeks. How nice to be able to spend time with Sarah as well! I'm sure Stan and Mike had a great time...probably away from all the stitchy talk! Your son will love his blanket! How fun that it's a log cabin! I'm already formulating in my head how to crochet something similar! Hugs, Candace
Poor Stan and Mike were right there for all of the stitchy talk, but they didn’t seem to mind. Lol. It is worth timing a trip for the Trailing of the Sheep. Such a cool tradition in a beautiful area at a gorgeous time of year!
OMG. I just figured out who Sarah is. Sarah from Sarah’s Stitchy Spot!!! How lucky are you! She is an absolute delight on her videos, so I’m sure she is just as wonderful in person. I don’t know who I would fan girl more over- her or you! Probably you, since I’ve been following you since Hawaii as well. I almost feel like I know you IRL. You look like a model in your front picture displaying that gorgeous poncho/shawl. I’ve got a fabulous idea! Since I mentioned in another post that I didn’t think the shawl would be happy in Canada, but would be very happy in Chicago, why don’t you let me “babysit “it for a while? You could even call it Teresa’s shawl/poncho, like Carolyn’s balloons! What do you think? I would even try not to drool over it very much! I wish my knitting skills were developed enough to make my own, but if it requires more than knits and purls, I get lost fast. Trying to knit lace is what makes ME curse! How I wish you lived next door! It was SO good to see another video by you! You are such a ray of sunshine in my cross stitch world! Have great fun at Stitches West! And tell Mike hi. What a cute photo bomber he makes! Love you! ❤
LOL Teresa! Not that I would ever let my poncho go, but I know Mike wouldn’t either. He says it’s his favorite of all the things I’ve knit so far. Sarah said she was doing a bit of fangirling, and that after also watching me since Hawaii, she kept looking and thinking, she’s sitting right here with me. Lol. So funny. Have a great day, Teresa!
What a fun weekend you had! Loved the jumping sheep. The one road you traveled on looked scary! The smalls you designed were beautiful. The blue colors you choose were gorgeous. Hi to Mike.
Hi Jan ,l just love your poncho ,it turned out beautiful! I have a potoky stand ,l use a Q snap ,but l put some of those rubber grippy pieces on the top ,and it holds very well .l don’t know the exact name ,but you but the rubber in the $2 .00 shops .😘
Beautiful new designs, especially the candles and small pillows! Cute interruption from Mike! Beautiful knitting: love the colors in the blanket. Thanks for sharing!
I love your designs! I have been been fascinated by Palace of the Winds since I first saw it on your floss tube before expo. I plan to pick it up soon and start stitching it. I can't wait!
Jan, would you adopt me? Your son is going to be hugged and loved by your blanket. Enjoyed your video so very much. The sheep you purchased is adorable.
Thank you for your kind words, Jan. Stan and I had such a lovely time with you and Mike. You have been such an inspiration to me for several years. I love that we have started this friendship. I will think if you often as I stitch on Antonia.
Lovely video! So enjoyed visiting with you. The festival looked like so much fun; LOVED all the video of your travels!! Just amazing scenery. See you again soon!
HI I enjoy watching your videos and seeing your beautiful stitching. I stopped the video and ordered your Christmas kit, thanks for show it. Have a good week. 😊🪡
I just love your designs! My favorite is Palace of the Winds. I would like to stitch it in blue colors. Do you have any suggestions as to the Cottage Garden Threads I could use? Thanks!
Hi Elisabeth! I’m afraid I don’t have an idea for blues off the top of my head. There is another viewer who may be working out a blue conversion. I’ve asked her to let me know what she comes up with if she does, because a couple of people have asked for a blue version. I’ll let everyone know when I hear something.
I loved the graceful swans at that beginning! So peaceful and beautiful! By the way, a charm pack is 5 x 5 inches, and a layer cake is 10 x 10 inches. Which did you buy from FQS? Your knitting is spectacular.... so nice to see it.
Hi Donna, and welcome! So glad you are here! Oh yes, you do have to try to make the trip over to Ketchum for the Trailing of the Sheep! It is such a fun experience!
Your road trip scenery is absolutely amazing, I'm learning to drive so those roads are looking good.. no cars 😁 and the Christmas stitching is so so lovely 🎀🍹🎀
I'm learning to drive also! My husband died and I have to learn.. at least, to get to town for necessities! Good luck... wow, its a challenge at my age.
Hello Kathleen, thankyou for your reply. Driving!!.. it has its moments 🙃 You will do well I'm sure 😊.. driving will become your best friend.. good luck to you!! My condolences to you. Take care 🤗
Thanks for the videos in the beginning. I always love to see them. Love your poncho and projects. I've started trying Vicky Clayton's silks and really enjoy stitching with them. If I wanted to use her basic black silk for a large project would you recommend buying all I would need at once to get the same dye lot? Or would it be okay to buy some now and then more when I needed it?
Hi Mary Ann! I think that would be a question to ask Vikki. I can’t say whether her dye lot would change on the black or not. But in general, it’s always good to buy all that you need for a project to avoid any possibility of dye lot changes.
Question: What exactly are "Thread Beds" how do you use them? I've recently purchased some project bags which came with matching "Thread Beds" But I don't know exactly what I'm supposed to do with them. (Is this a "New" concept?) Thanks for insight.
Could .5 in the pearl cotton be size 5? Pearl cotton comes usually in 3-5-12? Glad I came back for the rest of the video. Thank you! and no getting older isn't for sissies ... Good God, 71>?how did that happen?
Swans! I've always wanted to see swans in person... Never have. I truly believe they are magical creatures. You should do a bit of art with them as the main theme.
Hi Jan ! Can appreciate you saying you'll get things done in a couple of days. Ha Haha, I have to laugh. I do the same thing. We strive for our finishes. True accomplishments! I love all the video content you share. What a great time you have in your travels. The Afghan is beautiful! What size and length of needles are you using?
And not only will it NOT be done in a couple of days, but when I looked at the pattern again when I started knitting yesterday afternoon, I saw that I have 6 more sections to complete if I do the whole thing. I won’t be getting all of that done before the kids head out of here. The needles are Chiagoos, US size 7, 40 in.
Love the road trip video!! Beautiful!!! And of course the jumping sheep! This may be a silly question but can you knit with Missus Sedas hanks of silk? Enjoy your upcoming retreat!!!
You could knit with her silks. It would be a lace weight yarn, but I’m thinking they would be a pain to knit with because you would constantly be poking through the strands, separating them, with the needles as you knit.
In your video there was a statue with a saying on it by a creek. Would you be able to tell me what it said when i try to read it on stopping the video i can see all of it. I would appreciate it if you could tell me. Thanks
Best of all he loved the fall The leaves yellow on the cottonwoods Leaves floating on the trout streams And above the bills The high blue windless skies … Now he will be a part of them forever Ernest Hemingway- Idaho- 1939
Aine is pronounced “on-yuh” (it’s a name - I’ve also seen it spelled Anya). Why did I JUMP when Mike appeared?? 😂😂😂 Ohhhh Carolyn’s balloons winter! 😍😍😍 Will there be seasonal pillows to go with merry and believe? (Please say yes please say yes!)
You are not the only one who jumped when Mike appeared! Sorry about that! Not sure whether the pillows will be seasonal. I did think about it, so it may happen…..
@@JanHicksCreates I mean, if YOU thought about the seasonal pillows and I thought about the seasonal pillows...then....well, it must be true! Two gorgeous, stunning, brilliant ladies could NEVER be wrong!!
Say hi to Mike for me I'm loving everything you're showing and doing and everything I would love to have a stand like that where I can turn it over when I want to do in the backing or flip it back to the front I would love stands I have one but I can't do that so I never use it so I like One for where I can since I sit in a bed so I like one where I can put it in one of the bottom part under my leg and then just turn it to start it and I'll go back and forth but I'm loving everything you're showing and doing and I'm glad you guys are enjoying being up there and Idaho I know the where you're talking about with the river down below yeah I know all about that one I want to see my sister wants and took that road yeah they got a lot of amazing places there to see so have fun enjoy happy cross stitching and lots of love and hugs to you and your family and friends up there and stay safe and be careful out there 💜💜🙏🙏🤠🤠🎃🎃🍁🍁
As a quilter just to let you know…the 5 inch squares are called “charm packs” and the larger 10 inch squares are “layer cakes”…I’m sure you will have fun using them for your finishing…also the batting in most quilts is wool…lightweight and warm at the same time…🥰🇦🇺
What a fun intro this time, the scenery was wonderful, I wish that I was there for a good long visit. The Jumping Sheep, I guess you really need to stay behind the line barriers, LOL. Love the new Smalls and that afghan is beautiful, your son will really enjoy the cozyness of that in his new home. What a scene stealer, Mike~! It was good to see him pop in to give you a sweet kiss. Thinking of you with much love and sending you hugs from sunny Arizona.
Hi Jan…your smiles today we’re adorable…cute kiss Mike gave you…so sweet…the jumping sheep were a delight…love the little sheep you bought…my grandson’s people come from the Basque region in Spain…so I gave him the history lesson to research…thanks for the information…Ben’s Afghan is awesome…I know he will enjoy snuggling under it…the icy blue pillows are beautiful…I will be stitching those…have a great time at the retreat…be safe, wishing you two the best, and happy stitching❤❤
Hi Loretta! So interesting to hear about your grandson’s roots in the Basque region. What a rich culture they have! I hope he found his dive into the history interesting! Thanks so much for all the love and support!
Thank you for taking us with you amazing place happy stitching
I really enjoyed your video at the start of this flosstube. I thought I recognized Sun Valley and the pond. My daughter and son-in-law love to go camping in Stanley, Idaho. One summer week I joined them but stayed in a cabin at night. It was so beautiful! One of our day trips was to Sun Valley with the St. Bernard and Frenchie in tow. Fond memories!
What a fun trip you had up to the trailing of the sheep! And the scenery! Makes me miss the mountains soo much! 🍁🍂
That poncho...stunning!❤️
And of course all your new designs are lovely!!!🕎❄️ Enjoying seeing the green version of Palace of the Winds coming to life.
It has been so much fun collaborating and creating the Silver Bells project this year, and seeing everything come together. Thank you❤️🤗
I'm sure looking forward to seeing you in November, and yep, I figure sewing is in the plans😂 but who know what other kinds of mischief we'll get up to. 😂❤️
Happy Stitching and I imagine you finished that afgan 😁❤️ He will love it!!!
Oh and say hi to Mike! Looking forward to seeing him in person and not just a close up of his face 😂😂😍
Saw the Silver Bells and opened another tab and ordered it while listening to you - what a great collection. Also, I've owned a Potoky for a little more than a year. Cost at the time was $150. I use it ALL the time. I bought a cutting board at Target to put on my lap when I'm in my recliner - it holds the stand beautifully and also gives me a place to clamp my magnifying light. I bought mine before they were invaded and even then it took a good 4+months to get one as they had a long wait list. Worth the wait - definitely.
Oh, interesting idea with the cutting board! Once I start using it more (i.e. after the afghan is done!) I’ll have to give that a try! Thanks Peg!
Love your video’s at the beginning of your UA-cam. Please don’t stop. I have not been blessed with traveling so I am seeing United State through your video’s and feel so blessed. Love the simple outdoor.
The area you live in is so pretty, and who wouldn't like sheep? My vote on the blanket pattern ... make it a rectangle, especially if it's for a man. Nothing's worse than having to tug your blanket up all of the time! You get so much knitting done!
Hi Jan! Love the swans so much. Looks like the leaves are starting to change on your road trip. How are the colors where you live? Looks like the colors were gorgeous in Michigan this year. That is one thing I really miss about Michigan since I don't think there is anything but brown leaves here and the oaks haven't even thought about changing to brown yet. Supposed to rain Sunday and Monday and drop to the 70s Monday and Tuesday here - woo hoo! The jumping sheep were so cute and I spotted the black sheep as well. Your hair looks especially lovely today. Wow, a year already since you closed on the house. Time sure is flying the older I get. Very cute pillow from Sarah. Hi Mike, great to see you as a pop-in up-close-and-personal guest! Love your new designs and I have an issue with finishing as well. Great progress on your blanket for Ben. Beautiful silks from Missus Sedas! Love the cake colors! LOL at your Mike and yarn story! The sheep is absolutely adorable! The new cowl yarn colors and pattern are lovely. Love the angel card and saying, although it is hard to do. I am struggling right now as my ex (who I only divorced because I could no longer handle the stress of his alcoholism since it was causing me so much problems medically) was in a serious accident on 9/29 while driving at 3 times over the legal limit and has been in a coma since. He has been in and out of a medically induced coma at times, has multiple skull fractures, multiple facial fractures, now has a tracheostomy for ventilation and G-tube for feeding, just had surgery to repair a jaw fracture, multiple and severe lacerations so that they had to shave his head, and has not moved his left arm since the accident. While I am so grateful that I will not be on the hook for any legal repercussions of him driving drunk and without insurance, I still am so concerned about if he will recover and to what extent. I also know that he would not want to be kept alive by machines as we have discussed this many times in the past and know if he recovers, he is going to be so depressed (he has bipolar depression which was under treatment in the past) with all he may have to relearn if he can even recover that. So many emotions and tears as I work my way through this emotionally. He really was a great guy when he was not drinking but has been through all kinds of therapy short of rehab, which he refused to do, and kept choosing alcohol over everything and is now paying the next to the ultimate price for it 😢. I hope you have a great time at Stitch West. Happy stitching.
The videos of scenery are always nice. You have nice finishes. I have two finishes myself. They are smalls, but it's something. My large pieces have a while to go yet. The Peace design is pretty. I want the music project bag. That sheep with is so cute.
Pearl cotton .5, there are also .8 and .12, you don’t separate the strand. Great for hardanger. I’ve been working on learning to do specialty stitches. Love that color. If you find out the color please let me know. You have too much fun shopping! Love the sheep figurine. I’m emailing about the stand today, I’ve been looking at them for over a year, so time to do it.
Right. It’s been so long since I stitched with perle cotton, that I couldn’t remember the sizes. She didn’t write the color, but I think it’s close to her Hydrangea variegated. I’ll ask her and let you know.
It was a real pleasure to visit your video. The travel video, your knitting project, designs, colours and just the sheer joy of watching. It lifted the heart. A big thank you for your time. Up is the only way when you are down but who said it was easy.
I really enjoy all of the pictures that you put in your flosstube videos. You go places that I’m sure I will never be able to go to. Also I really like the two smalls that you did and i am looking forward to purchasing and stitching them. I have knitted but it was so many years ago. Never got into it much. I do love the blanket you are making though. Beautiful work! Oh and the best thing about this video is when your hubby visited and kissed you on his way out. How precious!
Aww, thank you, Sandie.Yeah, he was leaving for work, so it’s what we do.
Just found your flosstube. What a joy to watch.
I love your new designs, they are beautiful.
I’ll be at Stitch West… my first retreat. I can’t wait.
I loved stitching this morning (Switzerland) to your video and enjoyed, as usual, your beautiful opening music and scenery, the jumping sheep and of course your calm and relaxing visit with us! Have a wonderful day!
Your knit afghan for Ben. It’s beautiful. I’m knitting a baby blanket for new great granddaughter due in January.
Your Afghan is coming along great you’ll be done that soon and I’m sure Ben will love it. Thank you for the video.
Hi Mike, so nice to see you pop in 😊. Jan, thanks for the video of the running of the sheep, I always enjoy the videos you show at the beginning - although i still instinctively cringe at the parts where you are driving on the ‘wrong’ side of the road and cars are coming the other way lol. Thank you for sharing your work and new designs. I have a few of your designs (even accidentally bought Ode to a Peacock twice, along with Mrs Sedus’ silk twice!). I have Palace of the Winds and bought the green colourway because my husband preferred it but I prefer the burgundy - what to choose, what to choose! It’s so much stitching I don’t see me doing it twice ! I am 74 now and have so much I want to stitch 😊.
That frame looks really good, it might go on my Christmas list I think.
Thank you for continuing with the angel cards, they are always meaningful.
Blessings and happy stitching.
Hi Sandra! So funny about the cars on the other side of the road. I remember you said that in a previous comment and told Mike about it when I was starting to film these bits. Made him laugh, too! I have been working with Cottage Garden Threads to come up with other colorways for Palace, to make your decision even harder! Lol. So funny about buy Ode and the silks twice! You must really love that design! Thank you so much for your support!
Love your channel! Those jumping sheep! FYI-“charm packs” are 5x5 inch squares. 10x10 inch squares are “layer cakes”- quilter here!!
Lots of fun. Love your sweet blue designs. Might need to make them for my blue loving friend when you release the PDFs.
Batting in quilts can be wool. By the way 10” sq are layer cakes. 5” sq are charm squares.
I’ve started my first Stephen West MKAL. Enjoyed the first clue. Love the blanket you are knitting Ben.
I am tempted every year to start Stephen’s MKAL. I did a lot of them up to two or three years ago. Now, I just don’t have the time. I’ll be watching your progress!
@@JanHicksCreates was talked into it by owner of local yarn store as she was wanting to do it. Completed first clue but not sure if I’ll be able to keep up.
On my Potoky - I use a piece of rubberized shelf liner/jar opener over the Q snap frame before clamping it in and it holds it in much better. I like the new lever idea - mine is another knob adjustment there and it's a little awkward. I'm so glad to see that they are still able to produce and ship!
"Who was that (unmasked) man?" What a cutie. Show us more! Oh, your hubby...Thanks for the appearance Mike. Jan I love your designs, collaborations and your willingness to share your video time with other stitchers, designers and product makers. You enable us to discover more variety in our world. Thank you.
I missed a ton of your videos over several months last year and again this year. Moving and other such things just got my life a bit out of whack. It's so good to be able to watch your wonderful videos again! I LOVE that Pippa silk - I think that's you called it, with the greys and browns and golds. What an awesome variation of colors. Someday (why are there more things we want to do than time to do them?) I hope to go to Spokane to visit my brother and would love to drive with Idaho and meet you in person. Whenever I am able to make that happen, I will be sure to be in touch! Keep taking care of your back and your knee, it doesn't really get better as you get older! LOL
And I got back recently from a cruise to Hawaii (cruise there, fly back) and was able to visit Fiddlesticks Too when we were in Honolulu. Of course that made me think of you and your time in Hawaii!
Hi Debby! I will say that I noticed your absence! Where did you move to? You were outside of Denver before, right? I would love to get a chance to meet you in person some day! Take care, my friend!
The Chanukah candles are small as they go in a special candelabra a menorah. Eight candles and one to light them. I’d love to do that and have something of my heritage to stitch. The word Shalom means peace in Hebrew. That might be a better word? Love the work you are doing Jan. so pleased for you. Hugs from England. 😊💐
Oh yes, Shalom would be perfect! Thank you, Sara!
.Love the sheep and always enjoy listening to you. I will be leaving Fredericksburg TX at the end of the month. It has been a fun year in Tx. Thanks for your time .
Hope you enjoyed your time in Texas! We never did make it to Fredericksburg. Where to next?
@@JanHicksCreates we are now if Florida south of the Cape as my husband-is working in Sebastian Florida at a company called Velocity. They build composite airplanes. He is finishing up his project.
Missus Sedas makes the most amazing colors.
Hi Jan ! What a Wonderful visit ! I have never left you, darlin ~ I think some of my comments do not post for some craaaaazy reason !!! Jan, your designs are just yummy ! Congratulations as you so magnificently thrive forth ! The opener was fabulous ! LOOOOVed the jumping sheep ! Pammie had 13 sheep here on the farm years ago - ohhhhhhh how dear they were. THE BAAAAAABiES !!!!!!!!! ohhhhhh ! And......... my Minin yellow Potoky stand is on the way as I type ! Am very excited . Yes..... how he is producing amidst such horror and terror makes this stand ALL the more precious indeed. Great to see you review this ( ^ ; * ) . Mike's photo op was great - he looks so happy - even in his quick entrance and exit - work MUST be going SO well ! Jan, always relish the visits with you. I am just waiting for the day WE can meet . Thank you for sharing your adventures. Sending love. Pammime , too ! XO XO marcia
Hi Marcia! So good to hear from you! It is crazy that some of your comments have gone missing! But glad to see you here now! Of course you had sheep!! Love it! So glad you and Pammie are doing okay! Yes, we are doing very well, as well. It’s hard to believe our first year here has come and gone! Take care and tell Pammie I said hi!
Love your new designs and your progress on your wips. The afghan is gorgeous. Happy stitching, knitting and designing!
Hi Jan. Thank you for the video. Ben's afghan is gorgeous, and I think a rectangle would be perfect. It's lovely seeing you so happy with your designing. You've worked hard to get there and deserve your success. While watching this video I was remembering your earliest ones. What a change!
Enjoy your retreat! 🤗 ⚘️
I love the road trip and the jumping sheep. Also love the bells and candles charts you have designed, beautiful. Thank you for making these great videos. And tell Mike hi.
Mike's little pop in was cute. I just ordered the kit, floss and fabric for Silver Bells. Love all of your new designs. The afghan that you knitting is beautiful - I love the yarn and the pattern. Thank you for a great video. I agree getting older is not easy.
I loved your beginning videos so I could live vicariously! Trailing the Sheep would be my kind of fun! Thank you for sharing! Definitely add to either end of Ben's afghan which cannot be too long! There are so many possibilities with that extra length.
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures walking and scenery and the sheep so so adorable, I enjoy it so much something that I miss so much I used to go on walks with my ex and my kids when they were young, being disabled now has been a hard thing to deal with.....so big big thank you! Loving your new designs and so many awesome exciting things happening.
Mikes little pop ins always are good form a chuckle! Palace of the winds, I bought the burgundy floss, I bought the green floss, I think I’m going to buy a set of blues because I just can’t make up my mind. Such challenges you give me. 🙂
Lol. Sorry, not sorry! Let me know what blue floss you end up picking out. I have had a couple people ask me about a blue conversion, but it’s not something I’ve had time to sit down and do so far.
I really enjoy watching the travel videos you show at the very beginning of your flosstube videos. I am from Canada and haven't had a chance to be in the USA at all. What gorgeous scenery, thank you for sharing it with us. (From one who would love to travel) = Patti Nickel
Loved the intro! Omg…..spending time with Sarah, that would be amazing! You are so right that getting old is not for sissies! I like the candles and can’t wait to see more. Happy stitching!
Mike is crazy, hi! What do sheep have to do with quilts you say, well, wool batting, wool quilts and how about the latest craze wool appliqué. Glad you had a great time the pictures were awesome. Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
I listen to Sarah's flosstube. I can see you two getting along so well. Sarah is so kind and wonderful as you are. I love her work as yours too.
Thank you Jan for another informative video. I just love all that you design! I am a very slow stitcher, so I am falling behind. Not only that, I had cataract surgery last week. But my goal is to stitch at least 1+ hours a day. I love Ben's afghan! Have a great week❣️
I’m sure you’re looking forward to having those eyes healed and getting your good vision back! What a difference that makes, from what I hear!
Hi Jan I have a Potoky stand I cut a same none slip shelf liner in the grip when I use my q snaps which stop it slipping. Hope this helps.
Thank you, Di! I will be sure to give that a try!
It fun to see all your bonus knitting as well as cross stitch! (And my "Year in the Woods" Fox is kitted up... and also just sitting there. There are so many new things since January! 😂)
Sounds like you could use an assistant to handle office work, including order fulfillment. You might think about contacting the local high school or community college to see if either has an intern program.
I’m not quite there yet. Don’t think I have enough for that yet. Most of my problem is procrastination and that I’d rather be stitching! Lol. Something to keep in mind for the future though! Thank you!
Your sheep adventure looks like it was sooo much fun. Enjoy StitchWest. I would love to attend some day.
Love everything you’re showing. And love the sheep jumping!
Hi Jan, You should have received an adapter with your Elan, that is used when using the q snaps.
I did try the adapter with my Elan, too. I still found that the clamp wasn’t holding my Qsnap tight enough for me. But that’s okay. I found someone to sell it to and am very happy with my Hope Stand and now the Potoky.
Love the jumping sheep! I have a Potoky. The older version, but I love it. I use a piece of shelf liner when I use my q-snaps. The new version with the lever is pretty cool. You actually got it quite quickly. It took mine about nine months to come it. Love the new designs too. Did you get into Stitch Con 2023?
I actually didn’t sign up for Stitch Con 2023. I decided that driving across the country to Nashville for the market, and then up to Ontario, Canada for the Jacob-Palooza event was enough for me next year!
You have made my morning! Thank you! Gail and I are scheduled for our Covid boosters and I got a wonderful laugh watching the sheep. So good to see and listen to your video.
Hi Edie! Good to hear from you! Mike and I are actually heading over to a town in Wyoming today to get the Novavax vaccine. It’s the closest place that has it. Glad to hear you and Gail are doing well! Hugs!
Good morning Jan,… And Mike! Try using that rubber drawer liner that you buy at Walmart. Cut it into pieces and use it in your clamps. It helps keep your qsnap or scroll frame from slipping in a clamp. I would say that blue pearl silk is equivalent to DMC pearl cotton #5. You could knit a lace weight shawl with the pearl silk
I don’t know why I didn’t think of that shelf liner. That is what pretty much everyone recommended when I was having trouble with the Elan lap stand. And yes, it must be size 5. My brain definitely wasn’t working yesterday. That would make quite a lovely shawl!
I'm going back through your videos of ones I haven't watched,which is a lot...
Thanks for a great one!
I've been waiting with baited breath😉 for your Running of the Sheep video, Jan, and it did not disappoint! Loved the jumping sheep! We just missed the whole show by a couple of weeks. How nice to be able to spend time with Sarah as well! I'm sure Stan and Mike had a great time...probably away from all the stitchy talk! Your son will love his blanket! How fun that it's a log cabin! I'm already formulating in my head how to crochet something similar! Hugs, Candace
Poor Stan and Mike were right there for all of the stitchy talk, but they didn’t seem to mind. Lol. It is worth timing a trip for the Trailing of the Sheep. Such a cool tradition in a beautiful area at a gorgeous time of year!
OMG. I just figured out who Sarah is. Sarah from Sarah’s Stitchy Spot!!! How lucky are you! She is an absolute delight on her videos, so I’m sure she is just as wonderful in person. I don’t know who I would fan girl more over- her or you! Probably you, since I’ve been following you since Hawaii as well. I almost feel like I know you IRL. You look like a model in your front picture displaying that gorgeous poncho/shawl. I’ve got a fabulous idea! Since I mentioned in another post that I didn’t think the shawl would be happy in Canada, but would be very happy in Chicago, why don’t you let me “babysit “it for a while? You could even call it Teresa’s shawl/poncho, like Carolyn’s balloons! What do you think? I would even try not to drool over it very much! I wish my knitting skills were developed enough to make my own, but if it requires more than knits and purls, I get lost fast. Trying to knit lace is what makes ME curse! How I wish you lived next door! It was SO good to see another video by you! You are such a ray of sunshine in my cross stitch world! Have great fun at Stitches West! And tell Mike hi. What a cute photo bomber he makes! Love you! ❤
LOL Teresa! Not that I would ever let my poncho go, but I know Mike wouldn’t either. He says it’s his favorite of all the things I’ve knit so far. Sarah said she was doing a bit of fangirling, and that after also watching me since Hawaii, she kept looking and thinking, she’s sitting right here with me. Lol. So funny. Have a great day, Teresa!
I agree with Mike. I think it’s the prettiest thing you’ve ever knitted!
So love your nature intros. Truly feeds my soul. Thank you !
What a fun weekend you had! Loved the jumping sheep. The one road you traveled on looked scary! The smalls you designed were beautiful. The blue colors you choose were gorgeous. Hi to Mike.
Hi Jan ,l just love your poncho ,it turned out beautiful! I have a potoky stand ,l use a Q snap ,but l put some of those rubber grippy pieces on the top ,and it holds very well .l don’t know the exact name ,but you but the rubber in the $2 .00 shops .😘
Shelf liner? Several people have mentioned that.
Beautiful new designs, especially the candles and small pillows! Cute interruption from Mike! Beautiful knitting: love the colors in the blanket. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Michele!
I love your designs! I have been been fascinated by Palace of the Winds since I first saw it on your floss tube before expo. I plan to pick it up soon and start stitching it. I can't wait!
Jan, would you adopt me? Your son is going to be hugged and loved by your blanket. Enjoyed your video so very much. The sheep you purchased is adorable.
Loved the visit. Looking forward to hearing about Stitch West.
I love the framed 'Winter' on the shelf over your right shoulder. I also love your littles --> Merry and Believe! Great video today!
Thank you, Shawn! The Winter piece behind me is my Winter Flourish design.
Thank you for your kind words, Jan. Stan and I had such a lovely time with you and Mike. You have been such an inspiration to me for several years. I love that we have started this friendship. I will think if you often as I stitch on Antonia.
And hopefully there will be other get togethers in our future!
@@JanHicksCreates ❤️❤️❤️
Lovely video! So enjoyed visiting with you. The festival looked like so much fun; LOVED all the video of your travels!! Just amazing scenery. See you again soon!
That sheep event is so cool! Tell Mikeni said Hi! Loving all your designs Jan!
Looking forward to seeing you at Stitch West. Loving Silver Bells! 💜💜
L’Chaim is so traditional.. i would suggest something like ‘lights’ or ‘8 nights’ instead.. just my 2 cents!
Thanks Allison. I guess I’m looking for one word that kind of describes the essence of the holiday, if that makes sense.
HI I enjoy watching your videos and seeing your beautiful stitching. I stopped the video and ordered your Christmas kit, thanks for show it. Have a good week. 😊🪡
Awesome! Thank you! I hope you love it!
I just love your designs! My favorite is Palace of the Winds. I would like to stitch it in blue colors. Do you have any suggestions as to the Cottage Garden Threads I could use? Thanks!
Hi Elisabeth! I’m afraid I don’t have an idea for blues off the top of my head. There is another viewer who may be working out a blue conversion. I’ve asked her to let me know what she comes up with if she does, because a couple of people have asked for a blue version. I’ll let everyone know when I hear something.
I believe your small winter pillows look amazing 😍
Thank you, Diane. I appreciate it!
I loved the graceful swans at that beginning! So peaceful and beautiful! By the way, a charm pack is 5 x 5 inches, and a layer cake is 10 x 10 inches. Which did you buy from FQS? Your knitting is spectacular.... so nice to see it.
It’s the 10x10 pack, whatever it’s called. Lol. Quite a few of you have corrected me on that. You can tell I’m not a quilter!
Jan that blanket is beautiful.
Thank you, Jeanette!
I'm new to your videos, beautiful intro. Makes me wanting to go next year. I'm from Longview, Washington
Hi Donna, and welcome! So glad you are here! Oh yes, you do have to try to make the trip over to Ketchum for the Trailing of the Sheep! It is such a fun experience!
Love your videos. Thank you.
Your eye for color is fantastic!
Jan. Your intros are always so beautiful 😍
Potoky!!! What can I say!!! Genius 😊😊😊
Your road trip scenery is absolutely amazing, I'm learning to drive so those roads are looking good.. no cars 😁 and the Christmas stitching is so so lovely 🎀🍹🎀
I'm learning to drive also! My husband died and I have to learn.. at least, to get to town for necessities! Good luck... wow, its a challenge at my age.
Hello Kathleen, thankyou for your reply. Driving!!.. it has its moments 🙃 You will do well I'm sure 😊.. driving will become your best friend.. good luck to you!! My condolences to you. Take care 🤗
Thanks for the videos in the beginning. I always love to see them. Love your poncho and projects. I've started trying Vicky Clayton's silks and really enjoy stitching with them. If I wanted to use her basic black silk for a large project would you recommend buying all I would need at once to get the same dye lot? Or would it be okay to buy some now and then more when I needed it?
Hi Mary Ann! I think that would be a question to ask Vikki. I can’t say whether her dye lot would change on the black or not. But in general, it’s always good to buy all that you need for a project to avoid any possibility of dye lot changes.
love love everything, not that you don't have enough to remember lol fyi... 10" squares are layer cakes, 5 " squares are charm packs
Thank you, Diana! I’ll try to remember that! Lol
I love your intros sounds like Brickman piano music. ❤️
Question: What exactly are "Thread Beds" how do you use them? I've recently purchased some project bags which came with matching "Thread Beds" But I don't know exactly what I'm supposed to do with them. (Is this a "New" concept?) Thanks for insight.
mike scared the crap out of me 🤣 I was slightly distracted and looked up just as his face was up close on the screen lol
So sorry about that! I’ll have to restrain him in the future!
Could .5 in the pearl cotton be size 5? Pearl cotton comes usually in 3-5-12? Glad I came back for the rest of the video. Thank you! and no getting older isn't for sissies ... Good God, 71>?how did that happen?
Yes, .5 is the size. My brain just wasn’t firing while I was talking today. Lol. Thanks for coming back for the rest!
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Mike you scared the crap out of me! (With his visit)
You’re the second person to say that! Bad Mike!
Hi Mike! I died laughing seeing those jumping sheep. 😂 So glad that you had a great time. ❤
Swans! I've always wanted to see swans in person... Never have. I truly believe they are magical creatures. You should do a bit of art with them as the main theme.
Hmm, that’s an interesting idea….
@@JanHicksCreates It will be lovely. I sign my name on texts with a smile and a swan, sometimes. I feel odd not signing my name.
Gotta get the blue/white set cause my daughter's last name is merry.
How fun is that! And then you/she could definitely leave it out all year!
Hi Jan ! Can appreciate you saying you'll get things done in a couple of days. Ha Haha, I have to laugh. I do the same thing. We strive for our finishes. True accomplishments! I love all the video content you share. What a great time you have in your travels. The Afghan is beautiful! What size and length of needles are you using?
And not only will it NOT be done in a couple of days, but when I looked at the pattern again when I started knitting yesterday afternoon, I saw that I have 6 more sections to complete if I do the whole thing. I won’t be getting all of that done before the kids head out of here. The needles are Chiagoos, US size 7, 40 in.
Love the road trip video!! Beautiful!!! And of course the jumping sheep! This may be a silly question but can you knit with Missus Sedas hanks of silk? Enjoy your upcoming retreat!!!
You could knit with her silks. It would be a lace weight yarn, but I’m thinking they would be a pain to knit with because you would constantly be poking through the strands, separating them, with the needles as you knit.
Fabulous Shawl!!!!
In your video there was a statue with a saying on it by a creek. Would you be able to tell me what it said when i try to read it on stopping the video i can see all of it. I would appreciate it if you could tell me. Thanks
Best of all he loved the fall
The leaves yellow on the cottonwoods
Leaves floating on the trout streams
And above the bills
The high blue windless skies
… Now he will be a part of them forever
Ernest Hemingway- Idaho- 1939
Thanks so much for answering, Sarah! I appreciate it!
@@sarahdrexler4812 thanks so much
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Aine is pronounced “on-yuh” (it’s a name - I’ve also seen it spelled Anya).
Why did I JUMP when Mike appeared?? 😂😂😂
Ohhhh Carolyn’s balloons winter! 😍😍😍
Will there be seasonal pillows to go with merry and believe? (Please say yes please say yes!)
You are not the only one who jumped when Mike appeared! Sorry about that!
Not sure whether the pillows will be seasonal. I did think about it, so it may happen…..
@@JanHicksCreates I mean, if YOU thought about the seasonal pillows and I thought about the seasonal pillows...then....well, it must be true! Two gorgeous, stunning, brilliant ladies could NEVER be wrong!!
ROFL! Hi, MIke! Are you trying to make Jan's FlossTubes a duet, like Kathy and her hubby of Hands On Design???
Probably won’t get to that point, but he does like popping in now and then!
Hi Jan .l just love your woolly ram ! Could you please tell me the name of the lady Sara you were talking about ?
Yes, it’s Sarah Grimes-Emmons and her Flosstube channels is Sarah’s Stitchy Spot. I have linked her channel in my description box.
@@JanHicksCreates Thankyou ,sorry l didn’t see it .
Say hi to Mike for me I'm loving everything you're showing and doing and everything I would love to have a stand like that where I can turn it over when I want to do in the backing or flip it back to the front I would love stands I have one but I can't do that so I never use it so I like One for where I can since I sit in a bed so I like one where I can put it in one of the bottom part under my leg and then just turn it to start it and I'll go back and forth but I'm loving everything you're showing and doing and I'm glad you guys are enjoying being up there and Idaho I know the where you're talking about with the river down below yeah I know all about that one I want to see my sister wants and took that road yeah they got a lot of amazing places there to see so have fun enjoy happy cross stitching and lots of love and hugs to you and your family and friends up there and stay safe and be careful out there 💜💜🙏🙏🤠🤠🎃🎃🍁🍁