Its too bad you are no longer making videos for FlossTube. I had very much enjoyed the few that you made. Trust you are safe and well in these challenging times.
I have never really cared for animal cross stitch patterns. But now, after having seen that lepard that you showed, I am just amazed at how gorgeous it looks and am reconsidering doing an animal pattern. I mean that was just stunning!!! Those whiskers! **sigh**
Thank you Liana. There are so many great flosstubers out there, I know I have trouble keeping up to date. But I hope there's room for me somewhere in flosstube land, as long as someone enjoys watching me I'm happy :)
I learned of your video from a shoutout by Kay's Cross Stitch. She is right! You do beautiful work, but I am so impressed by you. Such a lovely lady. So many crafting skills!!! I love that you shared your love of stitching with your grandmother, too! What a wonderful bond! I wish my daughter would have your passion for needlework! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your wonderful personality and accent! Looking forward to the next video! :)
Thank you so much, you're so kind. And thank you for letting me know Kay shouted me out, I'm months behind on flosstube so it would have been a while before I saw it myself. I am very fortunate that Grandma introduced me to stitching and supported me so much. When I was visiting she even used to take me to her cross stitch group at the local library, until they stopped allowing non-members due to insurance issues. We visited over summer and talked about crafting. I was showing her my Instagram and she said "I rue the day I introduced you to cross stitch, as you have long surpassed me". I think she was joking... :)
I really really enjoyed seeing all of your masterpieces. I think my favorite is ivory blush. My eyes 👀 got really big. I love hardanger. Stitching with a smile just had a HAL and I really enjoyed it. i look forward to seeing your wips and other finished pieces. Looking forward to your next video. Happy stitching.
Kelly Sluiter thank you Kelly! Wow, masterpieces - I'm chuffed ☺ Ivory Blush is such a beautiful piece. I feel an idiot because I didn't really show any of it close up like I meant to - I must have been getting a bit tired at that point! I didn't do the HAL as I've already got a few hardanger WIPs but enjoyed watching everyone's progress. Ivory Blush isn't actually any harder than the hall, it's just bigger. There's only wrapped bars and a smidgen of drawn thread - you could totally do it!
I've been stitching since 1975. I have never seen any works that are as beautiful as yours are! I scared to even try linen. LOL I haven't even gotten to even weave. I commend you!
Hi Lynn, thank you so much for watching and commenting. I'm completely shame-faced that it's taken so long to reply, please forgive me! I really encourage you to give evenweave a try. I absolutely love it, but even if you don't at least you've given it a go and can be doubly happy stitching on aida :D
What a wonderful first video. You do such beautiful work an I love that you are continually challenging your skills. Thanks for sharing. You have motivated me to pull out my hardanger pieces that need to be finished.
Hannah, wow! Your projects are amazing... I am in awe of your hardanger piece and Solar Flare! They are just stunning! All your stitching is stunning.. Loved watching your video and hope to see more of your stitching again soon! Your kitty is so cute 😄🐈. Will definitely go and find you on Instagram to see more of your progress 😄
Stitching Noni thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it ☺ Solar Flare and Ivory Blush are up there at the top of my favourites too, because they are beautiful and also represent those new skills I love to learn. Paddy loves collecting admirers at every opportunity so your fan club membership application has been approved! I've plans to do more videos soon but in the meanwhile see you IG
I'm so thrilled to find you on flosstube! I follow you on IG and love your work! I am a big fan of Victoria Sampler and hardanger, too. Can't wait to hear more about your stitching!
Hi Shannon! Thank you so much. It's great to meet other IGers on flosstube and learn the voice behind the posts, so I'm glad to have finally joined in. I hope to make another video soon!
Imp Stitcher thank you ☺ I love posting on instagram to keep track of my progress and connecting with stitchers there, but I feel I have to keep things short (well, most of the time) and I struggle to be succinct!
You are truly an amazing crafter. All your work is gorgeous. I love the way you made your first flosstube. You held your stitching close enough to the camera that I could see the details and I love that. You also held things up long enough for me to really see them. I also love that. I am older and it takes me a minute to really see all the things in a piece. Just love you and your stitching. I sure hope you will continue making flosstube videos because I will really enjoy seeing you and your projects as they progress. Keep stitching happy!!
Hi Hanmayde!! Loved your first video, you're a natural at this. You do such beautiful work!! I think you talked me into trying some new types of stitching projects!! Keep up the beautiful work! BTW...loved your cat!! I always have at least one cat sitting on my project while I'm working, LOL🙂
Thank you! I'm glad, I love encouraging people to try new things. What are you tempted by? Paddy makes a cameo in my second video too, although you'll have to watch closely to see him. His "help" is easier to deal with than his brother's, there's no working on anything else when Rory is around!
I'm really interested in trying the hardanger, is there a small pattern that you might recommend for me to try to see if I like it? I just tried blackwork and I really love it, but you've really gotten me interested in the hardanger. You also gave me the inspiration (and courage, lol) to start on Instagram to share my cross stitch work with others that are interested. I really have no one in my social circle who is interested, it's nice to share it with someone who appreciates what you're doing! Have a great stitching day!
Welcome to flosstube! i've been following your stitching on IG and we have very similar taste. Love the green earth sampler and have it kitted up, might have to start that soon :)
Thank you, Ingeborg! I've been watching your videos and following you on IG too :) I bought the Patricia Baage drawn thread book thanks to your drawn thread sampler! You should start it, it's great fun to stitch - I especially loved the Kreinik playing peek-a-boo with the bargello.
Thanks, Susan! Welcome to the world of stitching. How far have you fallen down the rabbit hole so far? It must be exciting to be starting out with flosstube showing you all the possibilities! There's so much for you to look forward to :) If you have any questions I'd be happy to try and answer them, just shout
Such a great first video!!! I love all your projects and it was so fun to see them "in person" and hear you talk about them. Oh, and I don't think I ever realized you were British! I love your accent. :) Looking forward to lots more updates!!
Stitchin' Mommy thank you! It was nice to be able to share a bit more about each one than you can fit in an IG post ☺ I realised I didn't even say that I'm British in the video - so much for introducing myself!
Yes! I really enjoy that aspect of making videos after only being on IG - you can share more details about each piece. :) I think you mentioned where you're from in a round about way. No worries! :)
Thank you! She was a struggle but it all paid off :) Mum got her professionally framed, I'm not sure where from. They did a great job, although I'd be nervous to open up the back and see how they framed it - I hope they laced it and didn't glue or anything!
Hi Hannah from Chicago USA! I watched your videos in reverse order for some reason and yes I definitely want to see everything you’ve done or are even thinking about doing! Your last piece, Solar Flare, was your incredible and looked vaguely familiar. You daid “Ro Pace” and I recognized the designer- I have a kit of hers upstairs! Then there was something else that looked familiar and the word “tesselation” just popped up before you said it. Im not a physicist, but I used to be a quilter. My personal hero is a quilter named Jinny Beyer- and she has actually written a book titled “Tesselations” where she talks about this technique and how it gives the illusion of movement to a piece! Im not suggesting you get into quilting (thats another long rabbit hole) but do take a look at her web site- Jinny Beyer. She is amazing, and so are you! Going right now to sign up for your Instagram!
Hi Teresa! Thank you for your comment. Be prepared for some seriously long videos if you want to see everything I still have! :D At least it will be slightly abridged, as I never took photos of the projects I gifted before joining instagram. I am so jealous that you are in the US and just have a Ro Pace kit somewhere upstairs! I also love Diane Herrman's work but you can only get her designs as classes and it's just too expensive to join all the required guilds and buy the chart and kit. As soon as I saw your comment I looked up Jinny Beyer and hunted down a copy of the book, thank you so much for the reocmmendation! I can't wait to look through it. I would totally get into quilting, but for the fabric stash - I don't have enough room. I took a textiles qualification at school when I was 16 and got to try quilting then, and have since done a pattern drafting course at the London College of Fashion so sewing is definitely in amongst my hobby repertoire! I am currently intrigued by foundation paper piecing and given that that works well with solids I could totally get behind a selection of Robert Kaufman Kona cottons.... but I'm being disciplined at the moment, trying to stick with one hobby!
Absolutely stunning works of art you stitched. Wow! Solar Flare...Incredible! Thank you for sharing & can’t wait till your next flosstube. I’m annette California stitcher on Instagram. Honestly I was on my he edge of my chair waiting to see what project you pulled out next. Fabulous!!!
Annette Navarro thank you, Annette! Who knew cross stitch could be edge of your seat TV? ☺ really glad you enjoyed it. Those were the highlights but there's still lots to show and I hope to get another video recorded soon
Thank you so much, it means the world to receive such a wonderful comment especially when it's so exposing to just put yourself out there for all the world :)
My goodness! What an accomplished young woman and Stitcher you are! THANK YOU for encouraging all of us to expand our horizons! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work! You are inspirational :)
Thank you, Vonna! You are too kind. Flosstube and IG have inspired and motivated me so much, it's an pleasure to be able to repay that in the small ways that I can
Loved your first video! Your work is just stunning! Thanks to Andrea at I heart crosstitch, because she is the one who mentioned you. I also just started to follow you on Instagram.
Hi Hannah, I just found your videos the other day and have been binge watching ever since. You do such beautiful work! You and I have very similar tastes in what we like to stitch. You say "go big or go home", I usually say, "I like to punish myself" hehe. I've enjoyed your videos! I'm still catching up so not sure if you have done this, but would love for you to do a video of you stitching. Something about watching someone engrossed in their craft is very soothing. Anyway, looking forward to all the videos!! you have a great channel! ....Rose from America.
I loved your first video, I thought you were amazing, and your finishes are wonderful! Your Solar Flare is just WoW! Those DMC colours are incredible, and I love Judy Dixon's work too. I'm so glad she started her web shop. West End Embroidery is a good place in the UK for counted canvas work supplies. They used to come to some of the needlework shows, but I'm not sure which ones they go to now. Your Mira's are beautiful, and I'm looking forward to watching your next video!
Hi Ruth, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm so glad Judy Dixon opened her online store too - I stumbled across Ivory Blush on pinterest and wouldn't have been able to get my hands on the chart without her website. I did stumble across the West End Embroidery website but haven't ordered from there yet, trying to watch the budget. I'll have to check their website, see if they list the shows they're at!
Just loved your video. You are one brave girl, trying out all those new crafts. I just started Hardanger , which I find beautiful, but like you I don’t go for all those dollies, however when I saw your Ivory Blush pieçe I immediately ordered it, so thank you, I think LOL
Hi Maureen, thank you so much. It makes me so happy to hear of stitchers getting into hardanger and conquering that cutting fear! Always happy to inspire stitchers to new purchases ;) It's truly a stunning piece, it's hard to believe the hardanger is so basic when it looks that good but it really is accessible to the brave beginner. I hope you enjoy it!
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Wow! You have come so far your work is Amazing. You brought some childhood memories back to me as I was born and brought up close to Sheffield and used to visit Cole Brothers store regularly with my Mother. I am looking forward to following your progress now on Instagram and really look forward to seeing more of your work on your next video. I also enjoy stitching Mirabilias and attend the Mirabilia retreat in Milton Keynes every April, this is a facebook group Mirabilia retreaters and may interest you to see some of the work done by other Mirabilia enthusiasts. Well done it was a great first video.
Carol Hendry thank you, Carol. How nice to come across another stitcher with links to Cole Brothers', so long closed ☺ I've not heard of this retreat before, and I don't live too far from MK! What's the name of the Facebook group please?
hanmayde The group is called UK Mirabilia Retreaters. Gina Miller is the organiser. We have a retreat each year in April and next year it will be 5th 6th 7th and 8th. It is at the Harben House Hotel in Milton Keynes. You are able to come as a day visitor or stay as many days as you wish. This will be the fourth one I have attended. There are plans next year to run another retreat in October around 28th but that is an open retreat not just Mirabilia. I am unable to attend that one as it will be our Ruby Wedding Anniversary that weekend. The cost is very reasonable although the hotel is quite basic as its a conference centre more than a hotel but we are a very friendly group and we welcome newcomers. Not sure how many spaces are available for the next one Gina could update you on that. There are usually around 45 of us so a nice sized group without it getting too big. I live close to Chester so its quite a way for me so usually stay Thursday evening until Sunday morning. Would be lovely to see you join us or even just join the facebook group to look at the work done there. Carol
Ohhhhh I am so glad I found your channel!! Loved your first video. You are a natural!! But your projects....is it wrong that I love everything??? I hope you keep recording, I am an instant fan. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful work. Happy stitching!!!
I'm glad you found it too, and even more so that you enjoyed it :) Well, if it's wrong to love it all then I'm wrong with you! How's the hardanger coming along?
I can't even tell you how crazy excited I am that you are making videos now!!! I've loved seeing your projects on Instagram, and it is wonderful to finally see you on screen. I 💓 your book mark!!! Your cat is very handsome. Mrs. Milkybarkid was the very first person I watched on FlossTube. She is a huge inspiration to me and I'm so happy to see that other people appreciate her as well. Ivory Blush and Solar Flare are beyond gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing your stitching with us. I'm looking forward to your next video!!
Bless you, you're such a sweetheart! When I watched it back I facepalmed over so many things, but I'm really glad I put it out there anyway and that you enjoyed it. The bookmark just cracks me up, who knew it'd be so prophetic? Paddy's helping me write this reply now and he's purring his thanks for the compliment. Mrs Milkybarkid is great! It's amazing that even though she's moved away from stitching now her influence in the community continues. I've heard a couple of people mention that part of their motivation to record flosstube videos is that their passion will live on for their family to enjoy. It never would have occurred to me, but I lost my grandad just over 2 years ago and I wish so much that I knew more about his passions for carpentry and cabinet making. Anyway, thanks for commenting, I hope to have another one up soon! I'm thinking WIP parade, there's been several requests, alongside a finish parade but that video would last for days....
Hi Hannah, I have admired your work on IG for awhile now so it is so lovely to see you in person and admire your needlework skills close up. You are a natural story teller and I hope to see many more of your finishes into the future. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching.
Hi Ali! Thank you so much, you're very kind. IG is wonderful, but it's difficult to get to know a person as well as through videos - I've watched yours for a long time and now when I see your IG posts or comments I hear your voice in my head. And I'm so glad I finally took the plunge, everyone has been so lovely. It's probably safe to say my videos will be on the longer side, with all my inane stories :)
OMG !!! what an amazing video about your amazing talent !!!! Thank you for this delight for my eyes !!! I can't wait to see everything else you have to show !!! Sabine
Wow, you took on very big projects when you were so young. Beautiful work, just beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. I will definitely watch your other videos. Love how you talk about your grandmother. I have 4 grandchildren with another due this summer. Love my grands...
Thank you Patty! Yeah, I never stop and think about the size of projects just get stuck in. I'm pretty impressed that I even finished those early ones, given how many other small projects went unfinished, but it meant a lot that those were the ones Grandma bought for me. She's an amazing lady, and has encouraged, supported and inspired many of my sister's and my interests from music to art to literature. We're so fortunate that she's still around and has been able to meet her first great-grandchild, my nephew. Grandma's are special, and I'm sure your grandchildren love you just as much!
You are soo brave to tackle a full design of Krenik and on BLACK!! NO NO NO!! BUT she is exquisite! ALL of your FFO"s are just beautiful to look at!! So glad I found your chanel. Looking forward MORE!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERDAY!
Karen Davis-Macon you say brave, I say I was oblivious to any potential issues before I started, and too stubborn to give up once I'd begun 😀 thank you for watching and leaving a comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Kelly H thank you Kelly! MrsMilkyBarKid still blogs occasionally but I think she's moved on to other things. A real shame but she already gave so much to flosstube and her videos are still there to enjoy.
I really enjoyed your video! Thank you for sharing your stitching story and all your beautiful finishes. I have wanted to try hardanger, and have some kits to start! Thank you for the inspiration!
The Distracted Stitcher thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have you cracked open those hardanger kits yet? Stitching With A Smile's lesson videos got me started, definitely recommend them if you haven't already seen them!
The rare beuty is absoluterly stunning and I like also that Russian kit you are currently working. I like the way you show your projects clipped on those boards. You are very well organised =) Thank you.
Virpi R thank you so much for watching and commenting. Those two are stunning, and they got my back into cross stitching so they are very special to me ☺ I'm glad you think clipping them to the board worked well, I'll keep doing it and see how else I might be able to improve things. Thanks again, and hope to see you next video!
Loved you first video, your such a lovely person and all your projects!!! WOW!! Looked you up on instagram and I am now following you! Just love all that you have stitched and are stitching!! You are an inspiration to this old lady. Happy Stitching!!
Xstitchingfool you are too kind! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Instagram is great isn't it? It helps motivate me so much, to see the progress each day.
Your finishes are amazing. I can see why on the ones you went "I have to have these" even if they're not the sorts of things I'd pick to do. I can relate to the whole I stitched/I didn't stitch thing. I just got back into stitching, thanks to flosstube/Stitch Maynia after I pretty much didn't have a stitchy bug since 2015. Looking forward to your next video. You've got a lovely, soothing sort of manner of speaking.
Wow, thank you! Editing the video I realised I said "I just HAD to have it" over and over, along with "I love specialty stitches" 😁 maybe they will become my mottos. Stitching social media has been such a wonderful, powerful thing and I'm really glad to hear it's helped revive your stitchy bug. Hopefully my videos will go a small way to helping maintain that momentum for you! It's really strange to hear yourself on a recording (it just sounds plain wrong, never mind soothing) but I'll try and keep it up! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Thank you! I love IG, but flosstube is brilliant for getting to know each other and keeping us company whilst we stitch. I'm glad I finally got around to making videos, to pay it forward some. Hope you enjoy the next one too!
Beautiful work and found you on Instagram, your Grandma taught you well !!! Not a Hardinger fan but love yours ! Something Nora Corbett said something that has stuck with me, she said make a pattern your own, so don't ever be afraid to change something and its true. I also only use DMC because in Greece you cant find all these silk threads, etc..and they are expensive. We do have the kreniks though. So I also convert if I have too, to DMC. Thanks for a lovely video.
Michelle Aukett thank you Michelle. Nora Corbett indeed is a clever lady! They say necessity is the mother of invention, and it's much preferable to change to DMC rather than not be able to stitch a design because you can't get silks! Glad you enjoyed the video
I really enjoyed your first video and you have done some stunning stitching. My daughter is also called Hannah Mae :-) I look forward to your next one.
Anne Pickard hi Anne. Sorry for my poor pronunciation, it's Mrs Milkybarkid and her channel is m.ua-cam.com/channels/zMxYQxwBANBuZ6BypZIKGw.html. She's not made a video in quite some time but the ones she did make are fabulous and well worth watching
I was stitching and working on my Lizzie Kate cross stitch project. It was a treat to see all of your beautiful work you have done over the years!! Please do another video. I have subscribed and look forward to more of your finished projects. I do not have a floss tube but I do have Instagram and have begun following you!! Loved your kitties. I have two cats named Hayden and Lily and they like to help me as well!! Hope to see you again soon!!
Elisa Reynozo I'm so happy to have kept you company in your stitching. I have got plans for other videos, just need to make time somehow to do them! In the meantime I try to update IG every day so you'll see a little something from me more often. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Louise Burgundyice yup! And these are only the highlights - I had over 60 finishes in 2016 alone! I don't really know what Grandma was thinking, getting me such big projects, but I guess it all worked out 😊
What gorgeous projects. Especially love solar flare. The quality of your video is excellent, i run UA-cam through large stereo speakers so appreciate the great sound quality! Look forward to seeing more of your pieces soon 💐
Thank you Kezla! Solar Flare is one of my favourites too, although I love pretty much all of my projects else I wouldn't do them :) I know how much difference sound quality can make to the enjoyment of a video so I made an extra effort and I'm glad it paid off for you. I think it was a bit clipped at times so I might need to lower the gain, if I can figure out how to do that on my phone, and also get used to working with a lav mic but for only £15 I'm really impressed with it! I hope to do another video soon
Great video. Thanks for sharing, and for your encouragement. Been following you on IG for a while now. Love your work. Looking forward to many more of your videos.
You're most definitely The Best!!! I've been watching your videos and I'm speechless! your cross stitching work is so unique and beautiful!!! I love everything you do! A M A Z I N G !!!!
This is the first time that I see your video. And I'm in love. You make such beautiful things. I Go now see al your video's, in 1 try. I'm glad that you make flosstube.
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much. Haha my stitchy spot is currently my bed, and I'm not sure how I feel about inviting the internet into my bedroom. But I have a new spot under construction so hopefully in the not too distant future I'll have that to show :) I can talk about my frames, I've taken some off the shelf basic frames and "improved" them as I am wont to do :D
Amazing stitching. Fearless! I can't seem to get out of my box. I am always amazed at people who can see things and imagine them in other colors or alter them just enough to make them different. You are truly gifted thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Billie. There's nothing wrong with knowing what you like and sticking with it - after all, you're the one who is spending the time and effort on it so you need to enjoy it! But, personally, I'm just always wanting to learn something new. I only started changing colours in the last 18 months or so, and it took learning a little about colour theory before I felt empowered to give it a go. And I started small, sticking with really basic palettes.Then lately a small budget has meant having to get creative and make the most of what I have. In many ways that's been the push I needed. That, and realising that what's the worst that can happen - if I don't like it, I just have to rip out some stitches and try plan B!
Thanks, Diana! I could have sworn that I put info and links in the description box, sorry about that! The design is Tallulah by Choices embroidery and is available in silver, gold or black. www.choicesembroidery.co.uk/index.php/blackwork/people/product/339-tallulah
Amazing work, what a fantastic first video. I was sat nodding when you said about the stitched models at the NEC. You've made me very excited for my visit next month.
Thank you, Kerry! I'm so envious you're going to a show! My budget just can't handle letting me loose on any right now, although the Knitting and Stitching show in London is next week and sorely tempting me. I hope you have a wonderful time!
Loved your video .. I follow you on IG but was so nice to see your work on video. You are such a talented stitcher and I can't wait to see all your projects .. thanks for sharing💕
Janice Ali thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love IG but there's something great about video too ☺ good news is I've got lots of WIPs and finishes to share, so I'll try and get another video out soon
out of all the flosstube videos you are truly my favorite you introduced yourself very well and your projects are beautiful i really loved watching your videos keep stitching your beautiful projects god bless debby duarte
Thank you! I can't seem to help but tell stories behind things, usually full of inane details, so it's probably safe to say my videos will be on the longer side. I mean, an hour for the first one? Oops! Glad you enjoyed it though.
I just found you as Vintage Stitches talked about you and so I found your channel and started watching. I know this video is very old but I just want to say that you are so amazing. I love all your pieces and I love that you try all different kinds of stitches and types of stitching. I love trying new stitches and doing detailed work, even though I don't have really any pieces to show for it. My mild seems to work a lot fast then my stitching fingers so all my detailed patterns that I have so far have not been started. Anyway, now that I have finished this video I'm off to binge watch the rest of yours.
Thanks, Ivy! I know exactly what you mean, I've got a massive stash of kitted projects and charts and my eye is always being caught on something new and interesting to try, and that's not to mention the yarn stash I have for knitting, crochet and weaving or all the sewing projects I've already completed in my head or are halfway done on my sewing table.... Oh well! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos, that's some serious binge watching as they aren't short! x
hanmayde I love the long videos though. Don't worry didn't do too much bingeing, I made it only halfway through your second video before have to go to sleep.
Hi hanmayde , I love the leopard cross stitch you shared on your video, I would like to purchase that pattern. However, it’s only sold in the UK, is there a way I can buy this pattern from the United States? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Eva
eva avant hi Eva, thanks for watching! Maia kits are made by Anchor and are available in the US, although seem harder to find. The Walmart website has it, although it's currently out of stock www.walmart.com/ip/Maia-Rare-Beauty-Counted-Cross-Stitch-Kit-10-5-by-17-5-Inch-Multi-Colored/46894542. I've seen it on amazon and eBay also. If you can't find it in the US though, sewandso.co.uk ship internationally www.sewandso.co.uk/product/rare-beauty-cross-stitch-kit/1004565
Hannah I certainly enjoyed your first video. Your work is gorgeous. Love the Hardanger. I wanted to do it so bad so I took a class. That was 20 years ago. Guess I'll stick to cross-stitching.
Thanks for the reply and I will keep you in mind for the Hardanger. The only problem is that I am 80 and not sure if I can learn as quick as when I was younger. Will let you know. Thanks again!!
Amazing! You're as young as you feel :) Anyway it's not how fast you learn but how much you enjoy it that matters. And go you with your mad computer skills! My Grandma is 84 and we're still working on email, haven't got to youtube yet!
Oh and by the way--i wish more stitches would show the backs of their projects!! (Actually I think maybe they're embarrassed), keep it up!! So much fun having your first piece!! What a wonderful keepsake
Thank you Katie! It's terrible watching yourself back, you see so many things you should have done better. But I'm glad you enjoyed it. Plus my mission is complete, I'm so happy you've been inspired to try counted canvas! There are some amazing free patterns on blogs I can point you towards, if you'd like?
The thread manufacturers websites are great - the Caron Collection (www.caron-net.com/03specialclass.html and www.caron-net.com/class.html), Kreinik (www.kreinik.com/shops/Needlepoint/) and Rainbow Gallery (www.rainbowgallery.com/free-charts/free-needlepoint-charts/) websites have needlepoint freebies. The American Needlepoint Guild archive pages are FULL of charts - check out the stitch of the month projects for decades worth of counted canvas SALs www.needlepoint.org/Stitch.php Laura J Perrin is a needlepoint designer who provides quite a few freebies laurajperindesigns.tripod.com/trellix_backup/id30.htm Papillon Creations do a lot of specialty stitch designs and have some freebies - I did the Byzantine Gem a while ago www.papillon-creations.com/welcome_frame.php?lang=en And if you don't mind working with Google Translate, Olga Maxden's blog has some gorgeous specialty stitch designs olgamaxden.blogspot.co.uk/. All of her charts ("schemes") are linked on this page olgamaxden.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/%D1%81%D1%85%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B0. It's a bit difficult to navigate though, so you might be better to do a google image search for Olga Maxden. I made her heart mystery SAL into a cushion for my friend's 30th birthday last year. The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint blog has a fantastic list of designers and where to get their charts, including some freebies chillyhollownp.blogspot.co.uk/p/counted-canvaswork-designers.html That should be enough to keep you going :D
Absolutely beautiful work! My goodness you are so good at specialty stitches. I have a fear for them. I also started Hardanger recently and have Ivory Blush in my stash as “some day” project. White work is further down the line . I have seen a color conversion of canvas “Solar Flare” in Arlene Cohen’s blog and the design is so stunning no matter what color. Now on to your next video!
Hi Saho, thanks so much for watching and commenting. Speciality stitches sure look intimidating, but take it steady and they turn out to be just like cross stitch only your needle goes in and out at slightly different places a few times more per stitch. Try a few out on a scrap piece of fabric where it doesn't matter if anything goes wrong :) Are you enjoying hardanger? If you're brave enough to cut pieces out of your fabric then specialty stitches should be no problem! Arlene's version of solar flare is absolutely beautiful. It's such a fantastic design and she's a fabulous needleworker
Hi 😊 welcome to floss tube, love your video and what amazing projects, love them all you have shown..... I love 💕 your blackwork lady and would like to know who the chart/kit is by? I love anything to do with the 1920's and would love to stitch this one, she is amazing xx look forward to your next video x 😊
Thank you, Teresa! She is Tallulah by Choices Embroidery and she comes in silver on black, gold on black or black and gold on white, with a choice of 14ct aida or 28ct evenweave. You can buy her and similar designs direct from Choices at www.choicesembroidery.co.uk/index.php/heather-anne/deco-elegance, and I'm sure anywhere that sells Choices kits could get her in for you. Hope you get a hold of her, she's absolutely lovely. I'd definitely be tempted to stitch her again!
Welcome to Flosstube! First of all... your video is amazing! What are you using to record? Are you using special lighting? Second... It's awesome that you still have your first cross stitch project. I don't mind showing the backs of my projects... even the older ones when I didn't care how my stitches looked. It's good to see how I was, and compare to how I am now and see how much I've progressed. Third... Your finishes are all lovely! I especially love the redhead on the swing. I love the movement of the piece. :)
Hi Abi, thanks for the welcome! So disclaimer first - I'm am a total gadget lover and a bit of a perfectionist and think if you've got the gear, of course you're going to use it! So here's what I used and why. Apologies if you already know any of this stuff but it doesn't seem to be that common knowledge. ----------- Camera: I filmed using my phone camera, but the rear facing higher res camera (I've got a Sony Xperia Z3 compact). I connected my phone to my laptop with a USB cable and used a free app that I already had set up for work to view and control my phone screen from the laptop - that's why I'm looking off to the side, to make sure the stitching is in shot. The camera sits on a tripod using a sprung smartphone holder that are really common. Lighting: Dad has a pop up light tent with 2 studio "daylight" lights for taking product photographs. So I shut the shutters to block out all natural light and used both of those lights (with diffusers over the shades) so I had constant lighting (no worrying about clouds and weather or sunset changing the lighting). Those two lights are either side of the camera shining at me (or more importantly, the stitching), then I use just a desk lamp shining on the wall behind me to get rid of my shadow on the wall. Camera app: So, the most important thing to get the colours right in your videos is to get the right white balance setting. Light sources come in a spectrum from orange to blue and you need to match your camera setting to your light source colour (also called colour temperature) to get realistic colours and that setting is called white balance - it what makes your whites look white rather than orange or blue). The standard android camera app doesn't allow you to control white balance. Like most camera apps, it tries to automatically pick the right white balance setting by looking at what the colour balance of the picture currently in frame is. But that means if you put something blue in front of the camera, it'll think the white balance setting is too blue and will automatically adjust the colours towards orange, and vice versa. This is why everyone has so much trouble with their videos not showing the right colours! To get around this you need a camera app which gives you control over white balance and lets you lock it at one setting for the whole video. I use the free Open Camera app and choose a white balance option that made the whites look as close to white as possible and lock it in. I then leave the focus and exposure on auto, so that it will automatically brighten and dim the picture when I move the stitching towards and away from the camera. Sound: I use the really inexpensive Boya lavalier mic www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MPDYGBE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that just plugs into the headphone jack of your smartphone to get really nice sound quality. ----------- Having explained all of that, I had some real technical issues using my smartphone because it's getting pretty old now so memory and battery are a huge issue. So I've splashed out on a new camera, which will change how I film a bit - assuming I get the change to actually film anything any time soon! But hopefully that explained a bit. If you'd like any more info please ask, and if you think I should do a tutorial then I can promise to try and find the time but I don't want to intimidate people with all the gear - I just happen to already have access to it. As I said I'm amazed I still have it, given how small it is and how long it's been. I'm with you, it shows real progress and backs aren't the be all and end all, but for beginners it's difficult to know what's important to get right and what's ok to be relaxed about so hopefully more of us showing the backs rather than being all uptight about it will help them out :)
Thank you so much for the very detailed reply! I will have to look into the app so I can use the rear facing camera. I have a great mic already, but I definitely need better lighting. Hoping for nice weather is not working out for me. :)
I'm so happy that UA-cam recommended your video to me, I loved all your projects, they are stunning! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. I'm subscribed here and on Instagram, I'm looking forward to more videos.
Thank you Cindy, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry it's been such a wait for #3, but I hope to get it out soon. It'll be worth the wait though, I've got some great stuff to show :)
Hi Leslie! Thanks for watching and commenting. How are you enjoying flosstube? When I first discovered it I didn't understand the fuss, it was only when someone mentioned watching it whilst stitching that I realised its potential and its my frequent stitching companion :)
Thank you Sandy, it's great to hear from a fellow flosstube newbie. I love sharing but had some huge technical difficulties that really put a cramp in it, plus finding the time has been a nightmare! How are you finding it, have you been able to keep up regular filming?
Thank you for your comment Susi! I live in the UK, so the shops will probably post to Spain. Try SewandSo.co.uk or artsanddesigns.com. I also buy a lot from eBay
Thank you. I'll try to include fabric information in future, it's just some of those projects are so old I have no idea :D whenever I have a finish I include all of the information on my Instagram account and you can find all of my Instagram posts on my website hanmayde.com :)
Its too bad you are no longer making videos for FlossTube. I had very much enjoyed the few that you made. Trust you are safe and well in these challenging times.
Thanks to your grandmother for introducing you to cross stitch. You have become a fabulous stitcher!! WOW your pieces are stunning!!
Robin thank you Robin, you are very kind. My grandma said recently she rues the day she introduced me to it, because my stitching has surpassed hers 😆
Your passion and your stitch journey is amazing. Would be great to see u again.
I have never really cared for animal cross stitch patterns. But now, after having seen that lepard that you showed, I am just amazed at how gorgeous it looks and am reconsidering doing an animal pattern. I mean that was just stunning!!! Those whiskers! **sigh**
Love your video and your passion for needlework. Happy stitching................................
Pam Lacey thank you Pam, so glad you enjoyed it!
Loved your first video. Keep them coming. How adventurous you are. I’m ready to try new things. Thanks.
Absolutely love your finished pieces! Can't wait for your next video
Thank you! You won't have long to wait, I just uploaded a WIP parade yesterday :D
Your finishes are really stunning. Glad to see new flosstuber!
Thank you Liana. There are so many great flosstubers out there, I know I have trouble keeping up to date. But I hope there's room for me somewhere in flosstube land, as long as someone enjoys watching me I'm happy :)
I learned of your video from a shoutout by Kay's Cross Stitch. She is right! You do beautiful work, but I am so impressed by you. Such a lovely lady. So many crafting skills!!! I love that you shared your love of stitching with your grandmother, too! What a wonderful bond! I wish my daughter would have your passion for needlework! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your wonderful personality and accent! Looking forward to the next video! :)
Thank you so much, you're so kind. And thank you for letting me know Kay shouted me out, I'm months behind on flosstube so it would have been a while before I saw it myself. I am very fortunate that Grandma introduced me to stitching and supported me so much. When I was visiting she even used to take me to her cross stitch group at the local library, until they stopped allowing non-members due to insurance issues. We visited over summer and talked about crafting. I was showing her my Instagram and she said "I rue the day I introduced you to cross stitch, as you have long surpassed me". I think she was joking... :)
Wonderful video. Lovely work. Informative. Thank you for your inspiration.
Cindy Jurek thank you Cindy, so glad you enjoyed it! Have you been tempted to try anything new?
I really really enjoyed seeing all of your masterpieces. I think my favorite is ivory blush. My eyes 👀 got really big. I love hardanger. Stitching with a smile just had a HAL and I really enjoyed it. i look forward to seeing your wips and other finished pieces. Looking forward to your next video. Happy stitching.
Kelly Sluiter thank you Kelly! Wow, masterpieces - I'm chuffed ☺ Ivory Blush is such a beautiful piece. I feel an idiot because I didn't really show any of it close up like I meant to - I must have been getting a bit tired at that point! I didn't do the HAL as I've already got a few hardanger WIPs but enjoyed watching everyone's progress. Ivory Blush isn't actually any harder than the hall, it's just bigger. There's only wrapped bars and a smidgen of drawn thread - you could totally do it!
I've been stitching since 1975. I have never seen any works that are as beautiful as yours are! I scared to even try linen. LOL I haven't even gotten to even weave. I commend you!
Hi Lynn, thank you so much for watching and commenting. I'm completely shame-faced that it's taken so long to reply, please forgive me! I really encourage you to give evenweave a try. I absolutely love it, but even if you don't at least you've given it a go and can be doubly happy stitching on aida :D
What a wonderful first video. You do such beautiful work an I love that you are continually challenging your skills. Thanks for sharing. You have motivated me to pull out my hardanger pieces that need to be finished.
MyHumbleNeedle thank you so much. I can't help it, I always want to learn something new ☺ I'm so glad my sharing has inspired you to pick it back up!
Hannah, wow! Your projects are amazing... I am in awe of your hardanger piece and Solar Flare! They are just stunning! All your stitching is stunning.. Loved watching your video and hope to see more of your stitching again soon! Your kitty is so cute 😄🐈. Will definitely go and find you on Instagram to see more of your progress 😄
Stitching Noni thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it ☺ Solar Flare and Ivory Blush are up there at the top of my favourites too, because they are beautiful and also represent those new skills I love to learn. Paddy loves collecting admirers at every opportunity so your fan club membership application has been approved! I've plans to do more videos soon but in the meanwhile see you IG
Love your video and stitching - I hope you do more flosstubes!
Zoe G thanks, Zoe! Everyone has been so kind, and I'm planning my next video already ☺
I'm so thrilled to find you on flosstube! I follow you on IG and love your work! I am a big fan of Victoria Sampler and hardanger, too. Can't wait to hear more about your stitching!
Hi Shannon! Thank you so much. It's great to meet other IGers on flosstube and learn the voice behind the posts, so I'm glad to have finally joined in. I hope to make another video soon!
Amazing! So happy that others are sharing your work! Thanks for sharing your work....inspiring and truly enjoy your work.
Really enjoyed your video and your story. Your work is amazing!
Thank you Sharon, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful first video! I've loved seeing your projects on Instagram, and am happy to finally hear you talk about them. Looking forward to more!
Imp Stitcher thank you ☺ I love posting on instagram to keep track of my progress and connecting with stitchers there, but I feel I have to keep things short (well, most of the time) and I struggle to be succinct!
I'm so glad you came up in my recommended videos! Can't wait to binge all of your videos and then wait for new ones!
You are truly an amazing crafter. All your work is gorgeous. I love the way you made your first flosstube. You held your stitching close enough to the camera that I could see the details and I love that. You also held things up long enough for me to really see them. I also love that. I am older and it takes me a minute to really see all the things in a piece. Just love you and your stitching. I sure hope you will continue making flosstube videos because I will really enjoy seeing you and your projects as they progress. Keep stitching happy!!
Hi Hanmayde!! Loved your first video, you're a natural at this. You do such beautiful work!! I think you talked me into trying some new types of stitching projects!! Keep up the beautiful work! BTW...loved your cat!! I always have at least one cat sitting on my project while I'm working, LOL🙂
Thank you! I'm glad, I love encouraging people to try new things. What are you tempted by? Paddy makes a cameo in my second video too, although you'll have to watch closely to see him. His "help" is easier to deal with than his brother's, there's no working on anything else when Rory is around!
I'm really interested in trying the hardanger, is there a small pattern that you might recommend for me to try to see if I like it? I just tried blackwork and I really love it, but you've really gotten me interested in the hardanger. You also gave me the inspiration (and courage, lol) to start on Instagram to share my cross stitch work with others that are interested. I really have no one in my social circle who is interested, it's nice to share it with someone who appreciates what you're doing! Have a great stitching day!
Wow. Great video. Your stitching and finishes are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed it.
Welcome to flosstube! i've been following your stitching on IG and we have very similar taste. Love the green earth sampler and have it kitted up, might have to start that soon :)
Thank you, Ingeborg! I've been watching your videos and following you on IG too :) I bought the Patricia Baage drawn thread book thanks to your drawn thread sampler! You should start it, it's great fun to stitch - I especially loved the Kreinik playing peek-a-boo with the bargello.
love your story.. fantastic work.. I am a newbie stitcher
Thanks, Susan! Welcome to the world of stitching. How far have you fallen down the rabbit hole so far? It must be exciting to be starting out with flosstube showing you all the possibilities! There's so much for you to look forward to :) If you have any questions I'd be happy to try and answer them, just shout
Such a great first video!!! I love all your projects and it was so fun to see them "in person" and hear you talk about them. Oh, and I don't think I ever realized you were British! I love your accent. :) Looking forward to lots more updates!!
Stitchin' Mommy thank you! It was nice to be able to share a bit more about each one than you can fit in an IG post ☺ I realised I didn't even say that I'm British in the video - so much for introducing myself!
Yes! I really enjoy that aspect of making videos after only being on IG - you can share more details about each piece. :) I think you mentioned where you're from in a round about way. No worries! :)
Welcome! Loved getting to hear your stitching story and see all your finishes. That black and white lady is so gorgeous and I love her finishing.
Thank you! She was a struggle but it all paid off :) Mum got her professionally framed, I'm not sure where from. They did a great job, although I'd be nervous to open up the back and see how they framed it - I hope they laced it and didn't glue or anything!
Hi Hannah from Chicago USA! I watched your videos in reverse order for some reason and yes I definitely want to see everything you’ve done or are even thinking about doing! Your last piece, Solar Flare, was your incredible and looked vaguely familiar. You daid “Ro Pace” and I recognized the designer- I have a kit of hers upstairs! Then there was something else that looked familiar and the word “tesselation” just popped up before you said it. Im not a physicist, but I used to be a quilter. My personal hero is a quilter named Jinny Beyer- and she has actually written a book titled “Tesselations” where she talks about this technique and how it gives the illusion of movement to a piece! Im not suggesting you get into quilting (thats another long rabbit hole) but do take a look at her web site- Jinny Beyer. She is amazing, and so are you! Going right now to sign up for your Instagram!
Hi Teresa! Thank you for your comment. Be prepared for some seriously long videos if you want to see everything I still have! :D At least it will be slightly abridged, as I never took photos of the projects I gifted before joining instagram.
I am so jealous that you are in the US and just have a Ro Pace kit somewhere upstairs! I also love Diane Herrman's work but you can only get her designs as classes and it's just too expensive to join all the required guilds and buy the chart and kit.
As soon as I saw your comment I looked up Jinny Beyer and hunted down a copy of the book, thank you so much for the reocmmendation! I can't wait to look through it.
I would totally get into quilting, but for the fabric stash - I don't have enough room. I took a textiles qualification at school when I was 16 and got to try quilting then, and have since done a pattern drafting course at the London College of Fashion so sewing is definitely in amongst my hobby repertoire! I am currently intrigued by foundation paper piecing and given that that works well with solids I could totally get behind a selection of Robert Kaufman Kona cottons.... but I'm being disciplined at the moment, trying to stick with one hobby!
Absolutely stunning works of art you stitched. Wow! Solar Flare...Incredible! Thank you for sharing & can’t wait till your next flosstube. I’m annette California stitcher on Instagram. Honestly I was on my he edge of my chair waiting to see what project you pulled out next. Fabulous!!!
Annette Navarro thank you, Annette! Who knew cross stitch could be edge of your seat TV? ☺ really glad you enjoyed it. Those were the highlights but there's still lots to show and I hope to get another video recorded soon
Girl, your work is astounding! You're such a joy and inspiration to watch :-) Welcome and blessings!
Thank you so much, it means the world to receive such a wonderful comment especially when it's so exposing to just put yourself out there for all the world :)
An absolute joy to watch.Your work is amazing and I have thoroughly enjoyed listening while I have been stitching.Can't wait for more.😊
Thanks again Mariam. I hope to get the next one recorded soon!
My goodness! What an accomplished young woman and Stitcher you are! THANK YOU for encouraging all of us to expand our horizons! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work! You are inspirational :)
Thank you, Vonna! You are too kind. Flosstube and IG have inspired and motivated me so much, it's an pleasure to be able to repay that in the small ways that I can
Loved your first video! Your work is just stunning! Thanks to Andrea at I heart crosstitch, because she is the one who mentioned you. I also just started to follow you on Instagram.
Thank you for your lovely comment! Andrea is such a sweetheart, she was so excited when I started recording videos :) I'm glad you enjoyed it
Your voyage into cross stitching is simply beautiful. What a wonderful story you have. looking forward to your continued flosstubes.
Hi from Texas ! just found your channel... Welcome! Diane aka UA-cam Channel Lucky Gardenia. : )
Hi Hannah, I just found your videos the other day and have been binge watching ever since. You do such beautiful work! You and I have very similar tastes in what we like to stitch. You say "go big or go home", I usually say, "I like to punish myself" hehe. I've enjoyed your videos! I'm still catching up so not sure if you have done this, but would love for you to do a video of you stitching. Something about watching someone engrossed in their craft is very soothing. Anyway, looking forward to all the videos!! you have a great channel! ....Rose from America.
What beautiful projects you have shared! You clearly are so very talented!
I loved your first video, I thought you were amazing, and your finishes are wonderful! Your Solar Flare is just WoW! Those DMC colours are incredible, and I love Judy Dixon's work too. I'm so glad she started her web shop. West End Embroidery is a good place in the UK for counted canvas work supplies. They used to come to some of the needlework shows, but I'm not sure which ones they go to now. Your Mira's are beautiful, and I'm looking forward to watching your next video!
Hi Ruth, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm so glad Judy Dixon opened her online store too - I stumbled across Ivory Blush on pinterest and wouldn't have been able to get my hands on the chart without her website. I did stumble across the West End Embroidery website but haven't ordered from there yet, trying to watch the budget. I'll have to check their website, see if they list the shows they're at!
Just loved your video. You are one brave girl, trying out all those new crafts. I just started Hardanger , which I find beautiful, but like you I don’t go for all those dollies, however when I saw your Ivory Blush pieçe I immediately ordered it, so thank you, I think LOL
Hi Maureen, thank you so much. It makes me so happy to hear of stitchers getting into hardanger and conquering that cutting fear! Always happy to inspire stitchers to new purchases ;) It's truly a stunning piece, it's hard to believe the hardanger is so basic when it looks that good but it really is accessible to the brave beginner. I hope you enjoy it!
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Wow! You have come so far your work is Amazing. You brought some childhood memories back to me as I was born and brought up close to Sheffield and used to visit Cole Brothers store regularly with my Mother. I am looking forward to following your progress now on Instagram and really look forward to seeing more of your work on your next video. I also enjoy stitching Mirabilias and attend the Mirabilia retreat in Milton Keynes every April, this is a facebook group Mirabilia retreaters and may interest you to see some of the work done by other Mirabilia enthusiasts. Well done it was a great first video.
Carol Hendry thank you, Carol. How nice to come across another stitcher with links to Cole Brothers', so long closed ☺ I've not heard of this retreat before, and I don't live too far from MK! What's the name of the Facebook group please?
hanmayde The group is called UK Mirabilia Retreaters. Gina Miller is the organiser.
We have a retreat each year in April and next year it will be 5th 6th 7th and 8th. It is at the Harben House Hotel in Milton Keynes. You are able to come as a day visitor or stay as many days as you wish. This will be the fourth one I have attended. There are plans next year to run another retreat in October around 28th but that is an open retreat not just Mirabilia. I am unable to attend that one as it will be our Ruby Wedding Anniversary that weekend. The cost is very reasonable although the hotel is quite basic as its a conference centre more than a hotel but we are a very friendly group and we welcome newcomers. Not sure how many spaces are available for the next one Gina could update you on that.
There are usually around 45 of us so a nice sized group without it getting too big. I live close to Chester so its quite a way for me so usually stay Thursday evening until Sunday morning. Would be lovely to see you join us or even just join the facebook group to look at the work done there.
Carol
Thanks Carol, I will check it out!
Thank you so much for sharing this with me, have a blessed day. Eva
Ohhhhh I am so glad I found your channel!! Loved your first video. You are a natural!! But your projects....is it wrong that I love everything??? I hope you keep recording, I am an instant fan. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful work. Happy stitching!!!
I'm glad you found it too, and even more so that you enjoyed it :) Well, if it's wrong to love it all then I'm wrong with you! How's the hardanger coming along?
I can't even tell you how crazy excited I am that you are making videos now!!! I've loved seeing your projects on Instagram, and it is wonderful to finally see you on screen. I 💓 your book mark!!! Your cat is very handsome. Mrs. Milkybarkid was the very first person I watched on FlossTube. She is a huge inspiration to me and I'm so happy to see that other people appreciate her as well. Ivory Blush and Solar Flare are beyond gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing your stitching with us. I'm looking forward to your next video!!
Bless you, you're such a sweetheart! When I watched it back I facepalmed over so many things, but I'm really glad I put it out there anyway and that you enjoyed it. The bookmark just cracks me up, who knew it'd be so prophetic? Paddy's helping me write this reply now and he's purring his thanks for the compliment. Mrs Milkybarkid is great! It's amazing that even though she's moved away from stitching now her influence in the community continues. I've heard a couple of people mention that part of their motivation to record flosstube videos is that their passion will live on for their family to enjoy. It never would have occurred to me, but I lost my grandad just over 2 years ago and I wish so much that I knew more about his passions for carpentry and cabinet making. Anyway, thanks for commenting, I hope to have another one up soon! I'm thinking WIP parade, there's been several requests, alongside a finish parade but that video would last for days....
What a fabulous first video! Really well done! 😃 Please keep 'em coming and happy stitching xxMieke
Darling Bluebell thanks Mieke! I've got plenty more to show so hopefully I'll get another one out soon ☺
Hi Hannah, I have admired your work on IG for awhile now so it is so lovely to see you in person and admire your needlework skills close up. You are a natural story teller and I hope to see many more of your finishes into the future. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching.
Hi Ali! Thank you so much, you're very kind. IG is wonderful, but it's difficult to get to know a person as well as through videos - I've watched yours for a long time and now when I see your IG posts or comments I hear your voice in my head. And I'm so glad I finally took the plunge, everyone has been so lovely. It's probably safe to say my videos will be on the longer side, with all my inane stories :)
OMG !!! what an amazing video about your amazing talent !!!! Thank you for this delight for my eyes !!! I can't wait to see everything else you have to show !!!
Sabine
mamiejeanne1 thank you Sabine! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I've got plenty to show so hopefully I can do another video soon
Wow, you took on very big projects when you were so young. Beautiful work, just beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. I will definitely watch your other videos. Love how you talk about your grandmother. I have 4 grandchildren with another due this summer. Love my grands...
Thank you Patty! Yeah, I never stop and think about the size of projects just get stuck in. I'm pretty impressed that I even finished those early ones, given how many other small projects went unfinished, but it meant a lot that those were the ones Grandma bought for me. She's an amazing lady, and has encouraged, supported and inspired many of my sister's and my interests from music to art to literature. We're so fortunate that she's still around and has been able to meet her first great-grandchild, my nephew. Grandma's are special, and I'm sure your grandchildren love you just as much!
You are soo brave to tackle a full design of Krenik and on BLACK!! NO NO NO!! BUT she is exquisite! ALL of your FFO"s are just beautiful to look at!! So glad I found your chanel. Looking forward MORE!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERDAY!
Karen Davis-Macon you say brave, I say I was oblivious to any potential issues before I started, and too stubborn to give up once I'd begun 😀 thank you for watching and leaving a comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing 😍😍😍
Loved watching your video! You need to make any more!!! Whatever happened to Mrs. Milkybar?
Kelly H thank you Kelly! MrsMilkyBarKid still blogs occasionally but I think she's moved on to other things. A real shame but she already gave so much to flosstube and her videos are still there to enjoy.
I really enjoyed your video! Thank you for sharing your stitching story and all your beautiful finishes. I have wanted to try hardanger, and have some kits to start! Thank you for the inspiration!
The Distracted Stitcher thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have you cracked open those hardanger kits yet? Stitching With A Smile's lesson videos got me started, definitely recommend them if you haven't already seen them!
The rare beuty is absoluterly stunning and I like also that Russian kit you are currently working. I like the way you show your projects clipped on those boards. You are very well organised =) Thank you.
Virpi R thank you so much for watching and commenting. Those two are stunning, and they got my back into cross stitching so they are very special to me ☺ I'm glad you think clipping them to the board worked well, I'll keep doing it and see how else I might be able to improve things. Thanks again, and hope to see you next video!
Loved you first video, your such a lovely person and all your projects!!! WOW!! Looked you up on instagram and I am now following you! Just love all that you have stitched and are stitching!! You are an inspiration to this old lady. Happy Stitching!!
Xstitchingfool you are too kind! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Instagram is great isn't it? It helps motivate me so much, to see the progress each day.
Your finishes are amazing. I can see why on the ones you went "I have to have these" even if they're not the sorts of things I'd pick to do. I can relate to the whole I stitched/I didn't stitch thing. I just got back into stitching, thanks to flosstube/Stitch Maynia after I pretty much didn't have a stitchy bug since 2015. Looking forward to your next video. You've got a lovely, soothing sort of manner of speaking.
Wow, thank you! Editing the video I realised I said "I just HAD to have it" over and over, along with "I love specialty stitches" 😁 maybe they will become my mottos. Stitching social media has been such a wonderful, powerful thing and I'm really glad to hear it's helped revive your stitchy bug. Hopefully my videos will go a small way to helping maintain that momentum for you! It's really strange to hear yourself on a recording (it just sounds plain wrong, never mind soothing) but I'll try and keep it up! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Lovely first video! Beautiful stitching, follow you on Instagram and loved seeing your projects "live" now off to see your next one :)
Thank you! I love IG, but flosstube is brilliant for getting to know each other and keeping us company whilst we stitch. I'm glad I finally got around to making videos, to pay it forward some. Hope you enjoy the next one too!
Beautiful work and found you on Instagram, your Grandma taught you well !!! Not a Hardinger fan but love yours ! Something Nora Corbett said something that has stuck with me, she said make a pattern your own, so don't ever be afraid to change something and its true. I also only use DMC because in Greece you cant find all these silk threads, etc..and they are expensive.
We do have the kreniks though. So I also convert if I have too, to DMC. Thanks for a lovely video.
Michelle Aukett thank you Michelle. Nora Corbett indeed is a clever lady! They say necessity is the mother of invention, and it's much preferable to change to DMC rather than not be able to stitch a design because you can't get silks! Glad you enjoyed the video
I really enjoyed your first video and you have done some stunning stitching. My daughter is also called Hannah Mae :-) I look forward to your next one.
Loubie's Lot thank you! All the best people are called Hannah May 😉
Could you share the UA-cam. link of mrs milky bucket please. Live your work especially the speciality stitches
Anne Pickard hi Anne. Sorry for my poor pronunciation, it's Mrs Milkybarkid and her channel is m.ua-cam.com/channels/zMxYQxwBANBuZ6BypZIKGw.html. She's not made a video in quite some time but the ones she did make are fabulous and well worth watching
I was stitching and working on my Lizzie Kate cross stitch project. It was a treat to see all of your beautiful work you have done over the years!! Please do another video. I have subscribed and look forward to more of your finished projects.
I do not have a floss tube but I do have Instagram and have begun following you!! Loved your kitties. I have two cats named Hayden and Lily and they like to help me as well!!
Hope to see you again soon!!
Elisa Reynozo I'm so happy to have kept you company in your stitching. I have got plans for other videos, just need to make time somehow to do them! In the meantime I try to update IG every day so you'll see a little something from me more often. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wow so many projects 😀 Love Dressing Table Bear - I started with Forever Friends kits too although not as big as him!!
Louise Burgundyice yup! And these are only the highlights - I had over 60 finishes in 2016 alone! I don't really know what Grandma was thinking, getting me such big projects, but I guess it all worked out 😊
What gorgeous projects. Especially love solar flare. The quality of your video is excellent, i run UA-cam through large stereo speakers so appreciate the great sound quality! Look forward to seeing more of your pieces soon 💐
Thank you Kezla! Solar Flare is one of my favourites too, although I love pretty much all of my projects else I wouldn't do them :) I know how much difference sound quality can make to the enjoyment of a video so I made an extra effort and I'm glad it paid off for you. I think it was a bit clipped at times so I might need to lower the gain, if I can figure out how to do that on my phone, and also get used to working with a lav mic but for only £15 I'm really impressed with it! I hope to do another video soon
Great video. Thanks for sharing, and for your encouragement. Been following you on IG for a while now. Love your work. Looking forward to many more of your videos.
Thank you, Michele. I'm glad you enjoyed it, I hope to make another one soon
You're most definitely The Best!!! I've been watching your videos and I'm speechless! your cross stitching work is so unique and beautiful!!! I love everything you do! A M A Z I N G !!!!
Thank you again! I'm so glad you like my work, it's really rewarding to be able to share it with other stitchers :)
This is the first time that I see your video. And I'm in love. You make such beautiful things. I Go now see al your video's, in 1 try. I'm glad that you make flosstube.
Thank you Christel :) Make sure you've got some drinks, snacks and stitching - that's several hours worth of video to get through in one go!
Can you do a video on your stitching spot and what scrolls you use? Love your stitching and your videos!
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much. Haha my stitchy spot is currently my bed, and I'm not sure how I feel about inviting the internet into my bedroom. But I have a new spot under construction so hopefully in the not too distant future I'll have that to show :) I can talk about my frames, I've taken some off the shelf basic frames and "improved" them as I am wont to do :D
Congratulations to your first video 👏 enjoyed to see all your projects and to see them on video! The first projects you have done are amazing ❤
Thank you so much. I think the projects get better towards the end ;) dear oh dear, that bookmark.
Amazing stitching. Fearless! I can't seem to get out of my box. I am always amazed at people who can see things and imagine them in other colors or alter them just enough to make them different. You are truly gifted thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Billie. There's nothing wrong with knowing what you like and sticking with it - after all, you're the one who is spending the time and effort on it so you need to enjoy it! But, personally, I'm just always wanting to learn something new. I only started changing colours in the last 18 months or so, and it took learning a little about colour theory before I felt empowered to give it a go. And I started small, sticking with really basic palettes.Then lately a small budget has meant having to get creative and make the most of what I have. In many ways that's been the push I needed. That, and realising that what's the worst that can happen - if I don't like it, I just have to rip out some stitches and try plan B!
I love the silver lady on black even weave can I have more info please
Thank you ...you are a lovely person and so interesting to watch 😍
Thanks, Diana!
I could have sworn that I put info and links in the description box, sorry about that! The design is Tallulah by Choices embroidery and is available in silver, gold or black. www.choicesembroidery.co.uk/index.php/blackwork/people/product/339-tallulah
Amazing work, what a fantastic first video. I was sat nodding when you said about the stitched models at the NEC. You've made me very excited for my visit next month.
Thank you, Kerry! I'm so envious you're going to a show! My budget just can't handle letting me loose on any right now, although the Knitting and Stitching show in London is next week and sorely tempting me. I hope you have a wonderful time!
Loved your video .. I follow you on IG but was so nice to see your work on video. You are such a talented stitcher and I can't wait to see all your projects .. thanks for sharing💕
Janice Ali thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love IG but there's something great about video too ☺ good news is I've got lots of WIPs and finishes to share, so I'll try and get another video out soon
out of all the flosstube videos you are truly my favorite you introduced yourself very well and your projects are beautiful
i really loved watching your videos
keep stitching your beautiful projects
god bless
debby duarte
Thank you, Debby! Your lovely comment has made my day :) Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
What beautiful projects you have shared! You clearly are so very talented!
Deb Ridge thank you, Deb! They are among my favourite pieces ☺
I also have a passion for embroidery and cross stitching ... congratulations you are very good .....
Thank you for watching and your lovely comment!
Awesome first video! You are a natural storyteller. 😊
Thank you! I can't seem to help but tell stories behind things, usually full of inane details, so it's probably safe to say my videos will be on the longer side. I mean, an hour for the first one? Oops! Glad you enjoyed it though.
Oops many more!
Your work is beautiful! Great first video.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! I hope to do another soon.
I'm shocked. Your projects are the best!
Thank you :)
I enjoyed your video. Your work is gorgeous.
Thank you Darla, that means so much.
I just found you as Vintage Stitches talked about you and so I found your channel and started watching. I know this video is very old but I just want to say that you are so amazing. I love all your pieces and I love that you try all different kinds of stitches and types of stitching. I love trying new stitches and doing detailed work, even though I don't have really any pieces to show for it. My mild seems to work a lot fast then my stitching fingers so all my detailed patterns that I have so far have not been started. Anyway, now that I have finished this video I'm off to binge watch the rest of yours.
Thanks, Ivy! I know exactly what you mean, I've got a massive stash of kitted projects and charts and my eye is always being caught on something new and interesting to try, and that's not to mention the yarn stash I have for knitting, crochet and weaving or all the sewing projects I've already completed in my head or are halfway done on my sewing table.... Oh well! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos, that's some serious binge watching as they aren't short! x
hanmayde I love the long videos though. Don't worry didn't do too much bingeing, I made it only halfway through your second video before have to go to sleep.
Hi hanmayde , I love the leopard cross stitch you shared on your video, I would like to purchase that pattern. However, it’s only sold in the UK, is there a way I can buy this pattern from the United States? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Eva
eva avant hi Eva, thanks for watching! Maia kits are made by Anchor and are available in the US, although seem harder to find. The Walmart website has it, although it's currently out of stock www.walmart.com/ip/Maia-Rare-Beauty-Counted-Cross-Stitch-Kit-10-5-by-17-5-Inch-Multi-Colored/46894542. I've seen it on amazon and eBay also. If you can't find it in the US though, sewandso.co.uk ship internationally www.sewandso.co.uk/product/rare-beauty-cross-stitch-kit/1004565
wow....amazing work!!!
Carol Sferra thank you Carol! Glad you enjoyed it
Hannah I certainly enjoyed your first video. Your work is gorgeous. Love the Hardanger. I wanted to do it so bad so I took a class. That was 20 years ago. Guess I'll stick to cross-stitching.
Thank you, Joanne! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Don't write the hardanger off though! What would help you take the plunge? Maybe we can help you get going
Thanks for the reply and I will keep you in mind for the Hardanger. The only problem is that I am 80 and not sure if I can learn as quick as when I was younger. Will let you know. Thanks again!!
Amazing! You're as young as you feel :) Anyway it's not how fast you learn but how much you enjoy it that matters. And go you with your mad computer skills! My Grandma is 84 and we're still working on email, haven't got to youtube yet!
some lovely work
Thank you!
Loved your video!
Kim Goldman thanks Kim, for watching, enjoying and especially taking the time to comment!
Oh and by the way--i wish more stitches would show the backs of their projects!! (Actually I think maybe they're embarrassed), keep it up!! So much fun having your first piece!! What a wonderful keepsake
Omg you enabled me to buy rare beauty kit. It is so beautiful. Can't wait to start it!!
Love your work and great job with the video! Now I'm just going to have to go try some counted canvas, I love it!
Thank you Katie! It's terrible watching yourself back, you see so many things you should have done better. But I'm glad you enjoyed it. Plus my mission is complete, I'm so happy you've been inspired to try counted canvas! There are some amazing free patterns on blogs I can point you towards, if you'd like?
Yes please! That will give me somewhere to start :)
The thread manufacturers websites are great - the Caron Collection (www.caron-net.com/03specialclass.html and www.caron-net.com/class.html), Kreinik (www.kreinik.com/shops/Needlepoint/) and Rainbow Gallery (www.rainbowgallery.com/free-charts/free-needlepoint-charts/) websites have needlepoint freebies.
The American Needlepoint Guild archive pages are FULL of charts - check out the stitch of the month projects for decades worth of counted canvas SALs www.needlepoint.org/Stitch.php
Laura J Perrin is a needlepoint designer who provides quite a few freebies laurajperindesigns.tripod.com/trellix_backup/id30.htm
Papillon Creations do a lot of specialty stitch designs and have some freebies - I did the Byzantine Gem a while ago www.papillon-creations.com/welcome_frame.php?lang=en
And if you don't mind working with Google Translate, Olga Maxden's blog has some gorgeous specialty stitch designs olgamaxden.blogspot.co.uk/. All of her charts ("schemes") are linked on this page olgamaxden.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/%D1%81%D1%85%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B0. It's a bit difficult to navigate though, so you might be better to do a google image search for Olga Maxden. I made her heart mystery SAL into a cushion for my friend's 30th birthday last year.
The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint blog has a fantastic list of designers and where to get their charts, including some freebies chillyhollownp.blogspot.co.uk/p/counted-canvaswork-designers.html
That should be enough to keep you going :D
Wow, thank you so much :) I'll update you when I get started on something!
Absolutely beautiful work! My goodness you are so good at specialty stitches. I have a fear for them.
I also started Hardanger recently and have Ivory Blush in my stash as “some day” project. White work is further down the line .
I have seen a color conversion of canvas “Solar Flare” in Arlene Cohen’s blog and the design is so stunning no matter what color. Now on to your next video!
Hi Saho, thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Speciality stitches sure look intimidating, but take it steady and they turn out to be just like cross stitch only your needle goes in and out at slightly different places a few times more per stitch. Try a few out on a scrap piece of fabric where it doesn't matter if anything goes wrong :)
Are you enjoying hardanger? If you're brave enough to cut pieces out of your fabric then specialty stitches should be no problem!
Arlene's version of solar flare is absolutely beautiful. It's such a fantastic design and she's a fabulous needleworker
Hi 😊 welcome to floss tube, love your video and what amazing projects, love them all you have shown..... I love 💕 your blackwork lady and would like to know who the chart/kit is by? I love anything to do with the 1920's and would love to stitch this one, she is amazing xx look forward to your next video x 😊
Thank you, Teresa! She is Tallulah by Choices Embroidery and she comes in silver on black, gold on black or black and gold on white, with a choice of 14ct aida or 28ct evenweave. You can buy her and similar designs direct from Choices at www.choicesembroidery.co.uk/index.php/heather-anne/deco-elegance, and I'm sure anywhere that sells Choices kits could get her in for you. Hope you get a hold of her, she's absolutely lovely. I'd definitely be tempted to stitch her again!
Welcome to Flosstube!
First of all... your video is amazing! What are you using to record? Are you using special lighting?
Second... It's awesome that you still have your first cross stitch project. I don't mind showing the backs of my projects... even the older ones when I didn't care how my stitches looked. It's good to see how I was, and compare to how I am now and see how much I've progressed.
Third... Your finishes are all lovely! I especially love the redhead on the swing. I love the movement of the piece. :)
Hi Abi, thanks for the welcome!
So disclaimer first - I'm am a total gadget lover and a bit of a perfectionist and think if you've got the gear, of course you're going to use it! So here's what I used and why. Apologies if you already know any of this stuff but it doesn't seem to be that common knowledge.
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Camera:
I filmed using my phone camera, but the rear facing higher res camera (I've got a Sony Xperia Z3 compact). I connected my phone to my laptop with a USB cable and used a free app that I already had set up for work to view and control my phone screen from the laptop - that's why I'm looking off to the side, to make sure the stitching is in shot. The camera sits on a tripod using a sprung smartphone holder that are really common.
Lighting:
Dad has a pop up light tent with 2 studio "daylight" lights for taking product photographs. So I shut the shutters to block out all natural light and used both of those lights (with diffusers over the shades) so I had constant lighting (no worrying about clouds and weather or sunset changing the lighting). Those two lights are either side of the camera shining at me (or more importantly, the stitching), then I use just a desk lamp shining on the wall behind me to get rid of my shadow on the wall.
Camera app:
So, the most important thing to get the colours right in your videos is to get the right white balance setting. Light sources come in a spectrum from orange to blue and you need to match your camera setting to your light source colour (also called colour temperature) to get realistic colours and that setting is called white balance - it what makes your whites look white rather than orange or blue).
The standard android camera app doesn't allow you to control white balance. Like most camera apps, it tries to automatically pick the right white balance setting by looking at what the colour balance of the picture currently in frame is. But that means if you put something blue in front of the camera, it'll think the white balance setting is too blue and will automatically adjust the colours towards orange, and vice versa. This is why everyone has so much trouble with their videos not showing the right colours!
To get around this you need a camera app which gives you control over white balance and lets you lock it at one setting for the whole video. I use the free Open Camera app and choose a white balance option that made the whites look as close to white as possible and lock it in. I then leave the focus and exposure on auto, so that it will automatically brighten and dim the picture when I move the stitching towards and away from the camera.
Sound:
I use the really inexpensive Boya lavalier mic www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MPDYGBE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that just plugs into the headphone jack of your smartphone to get really nice sound quality.
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Having explained all of that, I had some real technical issues using my smartphone because it's getting pretty old now so memory and battery are a huge issue. So I've splashed out on a new camera, which will change how I film a bit - assuming I get the change to actually film anything any time soon! But hopefully that explained a bit. If you'd like any more info please ask, and if you think I should do a tutorial then I can promise to try and find the time but I don't want to intimidate people with all the gear - I just happen to already have access to it.
As I said I'm amazed I still have it, given how small it is and how long it's been. I'm with you, it shows real progress and backs aren't the be all and end all, but for beginners it's difficult to know what's important to get right and what's ok to be relaxed about so hopefully more of us showing the backs rather than being all uptight about it will help them out :)
Thank you so much for the very detailed reply! I will have to look into the app so I can use the rear facing camera. I have a great mic already, but I definitely need better lighting. Hoping for nice weather is not working out for me. :)
I'm so happy that UA-cam recommended your video to me, I loved all your projects, they are stunning! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. I'm subscribed here and on Instagram, I'm looking forward to more videos.
Thank you Cindy, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry it's been such a wait for #3, but I hope to get it out soon. It'll be worth the wait though, I've got some great stuff to show :)
I loved the work you showed. You have some very beautiful pieces.
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Love all your Cross stitching pieces Great work!! :)) Love Winnie the Pooh. :)
Thank you. I have another Winnie the Pooh finished project whose aesthetic I prefer, but Pooh's Seasons has great sentimental value :)
Hello Han, I just found flosstube a few weeks ago. Love your passion for cross stitch and your story. I'll be back!!
Hi Leslie! Thanks for watching and commenting. How are you enjoying flosstube? When I first discovered it I didn't understand the fuss, it was only when someone mentioned watching it whilst stitching that I realised its potential and its my frequent stitching companion :)
So glad you took the plunge and shared your stitching life with us!! Your work is so beautiful and it inspires me.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I'm really happy you enjoyed it. I hope to share more soon!
Beautiful work. Enjoyed your video.
Thank you, Sonja!
Absolutely beautiful stunning works
Thank you :)
Exquisite finishes! Welcome to Flosstube. Look forward to seeing more of your projects. I am new to creating videos also and find I enjoy it.
Thank you Sandy, it's great to hear from a fellow flosstube newbie. I love sharing but had some huge technical difficulties that really put a cramp in it, plus finding the time has been a nightmare! How are you finding it, have you been able to keep up regular filming?
hanmayde Yes, I am keeping up, but I am retired. So I have plenty of time.
Enhorabuena que preciosidades Ojalá aquí en España tuviera algunos de esos gráficos son maravillosos como podria conseguilos gracias
Thank you for your comment Susi! I live in the UK, so the shops will probably post to Spain. Try SewandSo.co.uk or artsanddesigns.com. I also buy a lot from eBay
Your work is beautiful!! Please add in the fabric and count on your pieces!!
Thank you. I'll try to include fabric information in future, it's just some of those projects are so old I have no idea :D whenever I have a finish I include all of the information on my Instagram account and you can find all of my Instagram posts on my website hanmayde.com :)
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