You were my gateway/intro to the world of FlossTube so I will be a forever follower. I turned 60 yesterday and remember being 40 like it was yesterday. Embrace the joy. Projects that you want to hang on your wall - focus on them. Projects that you enjoy stitching, savor them. You can do both. Your loyal followers will watch regardless.
I have a BIG mistake in my head. I mean no offense to anyone. I’m sorry I’ve been gone so long Rachael. I can’t tell you how long. I can’t count the days, weeks, or months. But I really feel as though it may have been close to two years as that’s how long I’ve Been bed bound. It was shortly after the big C. I’ve had it 3 times and now live with long term effects. That on top of already existing issues. I must say how proud I am of you for all you’ve accomplished. I love Miss Cherry Blossom! She’s so beautiful. Don’t worry about your mistake. We are often our worst critics. I so no mistake. I’m happy to be back watching. Keep up the great work. I too just got back into reading after a couple years. I love Howl’s Moving Castle. That Book is beautiful! I will start Lore next. I’m currently reading Bruised Sole by Graeme & Robert Parker. (The Hoof GP) you may have heard of it. It’s very good so far. I just finished Green Light by Matthew McConahey and Promised Land by Barack Obama both on Audio as I like the way they tell a story. They were both very good as well. In the Fantasy area I just finished The Bone Witch by Sarah J Mass. it was good. On my plate I have two diamond paintings that were started and have been waiting. And I have 27 New projects kitted up and now 2 more pending. 3 long dogs. 1 wip . And a house of boxes to go through as well. As Devon’s mom passed and all her possessions came here. On top of that and being sick I lost my baby girl Autumn. She was a golden Retriever. My support animal who helped with my anxiety and depression and other. And I lost my support kitty, Bb. And my best friend passed as well. My heart is so broken. I don’t think it will ever be better Rachael. I’m sorry about your house issue. We just had to refinance as we bought our home brand new 23 years ago. But this year during the hottest part of summer, our A/C went out. It was 98-102 degrees Celsius out. So when you do that you also have to replace the furnace. Not a few days later, living in tornado alley, a big storm blew through an blew down two sides of our fence and part of our deck. And now we can’t open our patio door either. And the size of door we have, they no longer make. To put the cherry on top. Election Day!!!! I say no more. And they say 2025 is going to be crazy. Please No more! One more thing… I’ve seen a few people making their cross stitch a project that they have to get so much done on each wip each week. It’s when we start putting constraints on ourselves that we come to resent what we are doing instead of enjoying it. If you are no longer enjoying a project, evaluate whether it’s still enjoyable and important enough to you to continue working on. If it’s not, sell it. Someone else will love it. It’s not a bad thing. We all change.🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
This video was like visiting old friends. So many pieces I remembered. If you ever want to sell your beaded cottage I am in and in the meanwhile there is an English company that is now doing beaded kits. I have four! I started cross stitching in 2020 and started a whole lot of projects because I wanted to do everything and I wanted to do it now. Four years on I now know what I love and I am working through finishing my projects with very few new starts. Eventually I will have just a handful of projects. Well that is the plan!
Rachel!!! Greetings from Dallas!!! It’s so good to have a fiber flosstube from you! Loved seeing all your WIPs. I remember all of them from previous videos! I love your plans. They seem very doable. You inspired me to do Twisted Rainbow Sampler which was the piece that got me back into cross stitch several years ago! It remains one of my favorite finishes. Hope all is going well with you and James and Happy New Year!! You’re the best!!! ❤️🤗❤️
Halloween at hawk run hollow is on my 2025 start list. Have you ever done an informational vid of pattern keeper? I’m interested in learning how to use it, and if it’s worth the time. I listen to audiobooks while stitching, and it really helps me focus n the story, and my stitching. So that is a good way of getting reading and stitching done at the same time!
My stitchy bug left long ago for knitting, but I want to make an effort to get some stitching done this year. I think I'll try to do some focus work during the 24HOCS weekends this year. Have you read adult romantasy? You mentioned "doing everything because of a boy," and while that does happen in some poorly written romance, it's very much not that way in a well written romance. Especially in something like romantasy where there's supposed to be world building and an external plot. Most good romances show how people come together in a way that's better than the parts and support each other without codependence and still having lives and motivations that aren't just their romance. The whole "doing everything because of a boy" sentiment is often a line used to belittle romance because its something targeted to fems, often from people who have read very little actual romance. Not saying that's you, the problem is when it's used that way a lot it leaks into public perception. Just want to challenge the perception you have of adult romance and romantasy because your other books mentioned imply that you really like the romance genre. Especially since Howl's Moving Castle is one of your favorite movies and that is absolutely a fantasy romance. And Lore Olympus is a romantasy. I love special editions! I am subscribed to Fairyloot's 3 book combo box and I also picked up their Howl's Moving Castle. And I influenced my sister, who doesn't get special editions typically, to get one, too.
You were my gateway/intro to the world of FlossTube so I will be a forever follower. I turned 60 yesterday and remember being 40 like it was yesterday. Embrace the joy. Projects that you want to hang on your wall - focus on them. Projects that you enjoy stitching, savor them. You can do both. Your loyal followers will watch regardless.
Great to see an update, Rachel. Always love watching your videos. I love your framed Dark Queen!! Oh she’s stunning.
Good to see you Rachel! I was loosing hope lol, please do more of flosstube !💐
I love Earthsea and all the Ursula K Leguin books. They are wonderful. Good luck with your adventures this year.
❤ love your finish of the dark queen!
Hi! UA-cam was really nice and recommended this video to me. Instant subscribe. Love your projects!
Enjoyed this while DPing this morning, so it made up for having to miss the stream!
Rachel i am a diamond painter, but i loved watching this! You are very talented! Everything you did is so beautiful! Thank you for showing!
Now I really want to read Howl's Moving Castle. Your video also inspired me to add 3 charts to my wish list for someday - loved it!💕
I have a BIG mistake in my head. I mean no offense to anyone. I’m sorry I’ve been gone so long Rachael. I can’t tell you how long. I can’t count the days, weeks, or months. But I really feel as though it may have been close to two years as that’s how long I’ve Been bed bound. It was shortly after the big C. I’ve had it 3 times and now live with long term effects. That on top of already existing issues. I must say how proud I am of you for all you’ve accomplished. I love Miss Cherry Blossom! She’s so beautiful. Don’t worry about your mistake. We are often our worst critics. I so no mistake. I’m happy to be back watching. Keep up the great work. I too just got back into reading after a couple years. I love Howl’s Moving Castle. That Book is beautiful! I will start Lore next. I’m currently reading Bruised Sole by Graeme & Robert Parker. (The Hoof GP) you may have heard of it. It’s very good so far. I just finished Green Light by Matthew McConahey and Promised Land by Barack Obama both on Audio as I like the way they tell a story. They were both very good as well. In the Fantasy area I just finished The Bone Witch by Sarah J Mass. it was good. On my plate I have two diamond paintings that were started and have been waiting. And I have 27 New projects kitted up and now 2 more pending. 3 long dogs. 1 wip . And a house of boxes to go through as well. As Devon’s mom passed and all her possessions came here. On top of that and being sick I lost my baby girl Autumn. She was a golden Retriever. My support animal who helped with my anxiety and depression and other. And I lost my support kitty, Bb. And my best friend passed as well. My heart is so broken. I don’t think it will ever be better Rachael. I’m sorry about your house issue. We just had to refinance as we bought our home brand new 23 years ago. But this year during the hottest part of summer, our A/C went out. It was 98-102 degrees Celsius out. So when you do that you also have to replace the furnace. Not a few days later, living in tornado alley, a big storm blew through an blew down two sides of our fence and part of our deck. And now we can’t open our patio door either. And the size of door we have, they no longer make. To put the cherry on top. Election Day!!!! I say no more. And they say 2025 is going to be crazy. Please No more! One more thing… I’ve seen a few people making their cross stitch a project that they have to get so much done on each wip each week. It’s when we start putting constraints on ourselves that we come to resent what we are doing instead of enjoying it. If you are no longer enjoying a project, evaluate whether it’s still enjoyable and important enough to you to continue working on. If it’s not, sell it. Someone else will love it. It’s not a bad thing. We all change.🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
This video was like visiting old friends. So many pieces I remembered. If you ever want to sell your beaded cottage I am in and in the meanwhile there is an English company that is now doing beaded kits. I have four! I started cross stitching in 2020 and started a whole lot of projects because I wanted to do everything and I wanted to do it now. Four years on I now know what I love and I am working through finishing my projects with very few new starts. Eventually I will have just a handful of projects. Well that is the plan!
Hi Rachel 👋 I missed these video's. Glad you're back! Keep them coming!🙂🤗🧡
Rachel!!! Greetings from Dallas!!! It’s so good to have a fiber flosstube from you! Loved seeing all your WIPs. I remember all of them from previous videos! I love your plans. They seem very doable. You inspired me to do Twisted Rainbow Sampler which was the piece that got me back into cross stitch several years ago! It remains one of my favorite finishes. Hope all is going well with you and James and Happy New Year!! You’re the best!!! ❤️🤗❤️
Welcome back!!!
You look fantastic. Happy New Year.
Halloween at hawk run hollow is on my 2025 start list. Have you ever done an informational vid of pattern keeper? I’m interested in learning how to use it, and if it’s worth the time.
I listen to audiobooks while stitching, and it really helps me focus n the story, and my stitching. So that is a good way of getting reading and stitching done at the same time!
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How do you digitize your paper charts? 😊
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My stitchy bug left long ago for knitting, but I want to make an effort to get some stitching done this year. I think I'll try to do some focus work during the 24HOCS weekends this year.
Have you read adult romantasy? You mentioned "doing everything because of a boy," and while that does happen in some poorly written romance, it's very much not that way in a well written romance. Especially in something like romantasy where there's supposed to be world building and an external plot. Most good romances show how people come together in a way that's better than the parts and support each other without codependence and still having lives and motivations that aren't just their romance. The whole "doing everything because of a boy" sentiment is often a line used to belittle romance because its something targeted to fems, often from people who have read very little actual romance. Not saying that's you, the problem is when it's used that way a lot it leaks into public perception. Just want to challenge the perception you have of adult romance and romantasy because your other books mentioned imply that you really like the romance genre. Especially since Howl's Moving Castle is one of your favorite movies and that is absolutely a fantasy romance. And Lore Olympus is a romantasy.
I love special editions! I am subscribed to Fairyloot's 3 book combo box and I also picked up their Howl's Moving Castle. And I influenced my sister, who doesn't get special editions typically, to get one, too.