So so happy to see you. Lots of fun stitching! At the very beginning of the video I thought you looked really good, obviously learnt about your lifestyle change later. Well done. I really get you on the depression, blah is how I describe my depression. Have fun in May with all the baps. Big hug xxx
Thank you so much!! I am so excited about my life change and just all the learning that comes with it. I'm amazed at how much better I feel in just a short amount of time. Yeah...blah and meh are pretty much my descriptions for depression. It stinks but I'm so glad I am not alone. I am so looking forward to this #bapania and all the starts that I have planned. Many hugs🥰🥰
That was a lot of wip’s and haul damn girl you did a lot in your time out. And to answer you question you are totally worthy of all the subscribers that you have and I’m sure there will be many more to come. Just know people want their random and crazy 😜 just as much as me lol. Take care and stay safe. Happy stitching hugs 🤗
Thank you so much! This hobby is definitely one hobby that's not going away anytime soon🥳. Thank you Darren! You have no idea how much your words mean to me🥰. Never did I ever think people would understand my randomness and I'm glad I stuck to the rule of just being me. Same to you my friend, stay safe, stay healthy and happy stitching😋🥰
I completely understand the not feeling enough. I have struggles with that a lot but have been working on it for sure. Glad you are all well and safe and yay for the health updates with the diet change.
Awwww thanks Kelly!!! You are so my kind of people! I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart and thank you so so much! That table goes both ways just so you know. If you ever need an ear or shoulder I have two🤗🥰
Welcome back!! Missed you, so I rewatched all of your floss tube videos. Glad everything is good with your family and congrats on your weight loss. Always remember to take one day at a time. And just so you know, you are definitely enough!!! See you next video! 💜
Thank you so so much! Oh my gosh watched all of them!? That's a whole lot of random lol. Thank you I am good with a slow and steady pace with my weight loss. Right now my energy is higher and that for me is the biggest win! Thank you...thank you... your words mean more than you will ever know🥰🥰!
Hi sweetie back with a vengeance yay. Wonderful stitching and great haul. You are totally worthy of your following you are a sweet genuine person that I love watching. Keep safe and take care. Look forward to your next update xx
Awwww thanks Trish! That just makes my heart so happy and greatful🥰. Definitely came back with a vengeance lol and hopefully this time it won't take so long for me to come back😉. Stay safe, stay healthy and keep stitching 😊.
Cats love plastic bags...just watch she dosent eat it...mine will. Love all the projects. I put 3 x's on the top of the fabric...always know which way is up.
I'm one of your new viewers x I like all your wips and haul and think you're a great enabler. Keep positive xx SW yarn would be Super Wash, yarn can be very expensive. (I try to watch out for sales).
Welcome Melissa and thank you so so much for joining me on this wild ride🥰. Yes!!! Super wash! I knew I would know it as soon as someone told me lol. I have so much to still learn about the yarns. I'm used to the inexpensive acrylic yarns that you can buy just about anywhere. I love to use them for my crochet projects but then I tried knitting and fell in love with fingering weight yarn lol.
Yes I love the colours you can get and the range. It's also nice to support smaller yarn businesses xx I feel I'm uncoordinated to crochet but can somehow handle knitting socks with double point needles 😂
Isn't that so funny how I feel the opposite. Crochet I can handle like a boss but knitting confuses me all the time lol. I've learned to knit the basic vanilla sock and would love to knit "fancy" socks but I can't read the patterns. I've tried looking it up and watching videos and for some reason my brain just doesn't click lol.
10 pounds is brilliant 😀well done! I manage a week being healthy then I struggle. Your new healthy lifestyle sounds good. Your wips are looking so good! X
Thank you so much! At this point in the program the weight loss went from being the focus to being the bonus. I'm still so amazed at how different I feel. Still not 100% but 1,000% better than I was a month ago.
That sounds like a fun plan! I miss riding a bike and haven't done that is forever...well okay I rode my sons new bike for about 5 minutes but that was to adjust the gears from him. Good news is I didn't fall off 🥰🤣
OMG your owl forest Alice looks AWESOME!!! I’m still waiting on my floss to get here from Russia before I can start - but your blue fabric is making me question going with a neutral! It looks so pretty
Aaawwwww! Thank you so much Julie! For the most part I always seem to go with loud (ish) fabrics lol. Hopefully your floss is on its way and you can start soon. I am sure your fabric choice will be amazing😍😁!
I’m glad to see your videos again! I can totally tell you lost weight and I’m glad you are feeling better. I am right there with you on the depression/anxiety and being good enough. I am also staying at home now due to severe AI disease that is difficult to treat. Watching flosstube has really helped a lot during this difficult year and you are a big part of that! I also started a flosstube to make stitchy friends and have just started to be able to go on walks again and am watching what I eat to lose steroid weight gain. 💖💖💖
Thank you so much!! It's so strange because I didn't see it until I put up my April video. The best part is that it went from losing weight being the best part... to losing weight is just a bonus. Ugh I hate that others can relate but I'm grateful that I'm not alone and that means you're not either. My stitching has definitely been a saving grace for me, along with all of my flosstube peeps. Yay!!! I'm totally on my way to hang out with you! It might take me a minute because I'm about 2 months behind but I promise we will hang out soon😊. Oh ugh.... steroid weight is the worst!!! Never did I think I would have weight to lose on my back but that's where I had 16 shots of steroids after my car accident and that was in 2012 and I'm still struggling to get it off. It's slowly dropping off now with this life changing program and I'm good with slow going weight loss because at least I know I'm losing it and not slowly gaining it🥰🥰🥰.
I'm such a nerd... I thought your name looked familiar 🙄. I'm totally already subscribed to you and your wip parade and may plans are already on my watch list🤦♀️🤭🤣
Thank you so much and welcome to my random world🥰. I'm hoping you feel like you're right here hanging out with me because that's what I think when I'm recording. That I'm hanging out with my peeps who get me and my love for this hobby😉.
I have two of them. They were my moms and I had no idea what they were. I just knew I loved them. I have a few things that my grandmother made and were given to my mom. Now they have been passed to me.
So you know why I follow you? You’re so real! And you remind me of a good friend from high school. Plus, we stitch the EXACT same stuff. Some people are really entertaining on here and have great personalities, but I may not work on the same type of projects. Or vice versa. Ya know? Welcome back! And I’m so glad you are experiencing more energy!
Awww Krista!!! Thank you so much! That means so much to me🥰. I totally know what you mean...there are so many people I love to hang out with but don't work on the same things or even similar things to me lol. I am so loving having just a tad bit more energy and feeling more like myself!
So excited to see a video from you! I’m in AZ too! Take the time you need when you need. We will all be here. :) Also, You. Are.Enough. We love you and are here because you are!!
Thank you so much Mandy!! Woot woot!! Another peep from AZ! I get so excited when I find someone from my state and then forget how big this state really is lol. I am close to Florence (not sure how close or far that is from you 😊). Thank you so much 🤗🥰! Sometimes my brain takes over and just overwhelms me and I start questioning everything. I so much appreciate your words and again thank you so so much.
Great to see you back. Congrats on the 10 pounds, you look fantastic. I’m glad you are taking time for yourself, and you are absolutely good enough. I am going to look into that diet, I find lately I have no energy myself and that is not me.
Thank you so much Shannon! Your words mean more than you will ever know! If you would like friend me on Facebook or Instagram and I can totally private message you about what I am doing. I so know the struggle of not having energy. It was so bad I could clock it when I was going to nap 😅. I'm sure you may have noticed from the February video to the April video. I'm not 100% back but I can make it a day or two thru the week without nodding off and that is a huge win!
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge I am sooo excited! The thing people don’t realize is that being open about your mental health (even with yourself) is part of being healthy. I’m so thankful you were able to take that time for yourself!
Yeah... that was a lesson that I had to learn the hard way and am still learning to admit that it's okay that I feel what I feel and that those feelings are legit. Being honest with myself about it all has been hard but it is getting easier the more I learn to recognize what's going on.
Glad to see back. You are enough. Life gets tough and you feel stuck. Some times the only thing you can do is make small changes that make you feel like your getting stuff done. I had the same thought last year to make a effort to start on all of my full coverage pieces last May that I had kitted. Didn’t happen but trying again this year with more realistic goals.
Thank you so much Jessica! Sometimes it just stinks to be stuck but on the flip side I know it's only temporary and it is my mind and body's way of telling me it's time to rest, relax and reset. Oh awesome ( I thought I was the only one who thought of a full coverage Maniya because I don't know many who would do such a thing😅). I hope what ever your plans are for this year that you have a blast and enjoy every stitch.
Glad to hear you're doing well. 10 pounds in a month is awesome!!!! I'm weirdly into samplers right now too. I think I just wanna stitch everything at this point 🤣🤣🤣
Yes! Great to see you back! Love the random and wonky & the speed to which you speak. Love your stitching. TFS!! Just a thought on your feelings low. Have you had your thyroid checked? I have hypothyroidism and have/had a lot of the same symptoms as yours. You were sooooo missed! You are perfect Exactly the way you are!! Please don't feel that you're not.
Awww thank you so much Melissa!! Your comment means more than you'll ever know🥰🥰. I did have my thyroid checked and it's looking like thyroid thrombosis but because my other numbers are normal they are not sure if it's hyper or under and they don't want to medicate until they know for sure. So I will wait patiently for 6 months, have more blood work done and hopefully we will know more by then.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge yeah I commented about the thyroid before you mentioned it and forgot to edit my comment. Sorry! I hate seeing people struggle. I don't make videos so I don't struggle with the same things that you do. Perhaps are here watching your videos because of you and this makes you enough! Love your content!🥰
Oh no worries! I forget all the things all the time and I don't mind discussing it 😊. I'm so glad you don't have the same struggles and am so appreciative that you can still understand where I am coming from. Your comment has made my day so thank you so so much for sharing and understanding 🥰🥰
Heh, Sweetie! Glad to see you. Don't worry about us... we'll take what we can get when you are up to it. Good deal on the food thing. Be well and mega hugs.
Hi Amyyyy! I was so so happy to see your beautiful face pop up on my newsfeed once more. Your projects are looking AMAZING-the wizard and the dragon dimensions is so close! I’m glad that you are taking care of your physical and mental health. Thank you for sharing with us-you are a gem and an inspiration! 💕 off to see your Maynia plans ^.^
Awww thanks Alma! Im so glad to be back and feeling like myself. Magnificent Wizard definitely is closing in on a finish but it feels like forever lol. Thank you so much your words are truly felt and I'm sending virtual hugs and much love 🥰🥰.
I am just got around to watching this episode and I am listening to you describe your definition of your depression. I am like OMG!! that is my definition exactly!!!!!
Hey hey Juanita! I am so sorry that you can relate to my version of depression but I am so glad that we know we are not alone! Sending much love and many hugs 🤗 ❤!
Hi Christine and thank you so much 🥰. The floss I am showing is from Brandy at BeStitchMe they are silks and it is from her silk of the month club. I absolutely love them. Hope this helps😉.
My husband and I lost a load of weight with slimming world over the last year and a half (we’ve put some back on since lockdown) but just wanted to tell you an interesting fact. Men lose weight faster then women as have a faster metabolism. Glad to hear your feeling good. I’ve just found out my vitamin D levels are super low but of course makes sense, COVID, lockdown, not going out much and I’ve just started a job working nights. Weird the things that effect your body. I also like you suffer with stress and anxiety so I see you. Stay safe and look after yourself. Love to see you back. Jx
Thanks Julie!!! Good thing to know I just figured my hubby would lose the weight faster than I would because of things we have tried in the past. I know that my body has always been weight loss/gain has always been hard for me. So me losing 10 pounds in a month is amazing! My vitamin b levels are low but I take supplements for that and the hubby is the one with the vitamin D deficiency so he has been taking them. I hate that others suffer with anxiety and depression but I am so grateful that I can share tidbits of things that I deal with and go thru. I'm learning to listen to my body and mind and know when I need the break or when I need to push thru.
Yaaaassss!!!! I so love full coverage projects. I'm not so great at the whole counting thing so empty space makes me nervous 😆. Oh my gosh I am itching to start my Chatelaine but I feel your pain with the intimidation 🥰
Yay! That would be awesome! Jason and I are talking about me becoming a coach and you know I would definitely love to have you!! I need to start the witches boot for you maybe a birthday start😉. I miss talking to you too! We definitely need to chat soon, love and miss you! Tell spanky hello for me🥰🥰
Hey hey sista!! Just wanted to let you know I made it official tonight. I am now a coach for Optavia! I am so excited! So when ever you're ready... I got you🥰
OMG 😱... you’ve got a lot.... I really loved you Asian pattern, the one with the lady on the bridge, would it be possible to have the link or where we can buy it please? ... have a great moment, enjoy your little moment.... 😘😘😘
Thank you so so much! I had lots to share and hopefully the next video won't have so much because I plan to do it way sooner than 2 months from now lol. I bought the pattern from TopKnotStitcherShop.com and I hope this link works 🤞🤞. topknotstitcher.com/collections/tempting-tangles/products/pre-order-quakers-in-japan-tempting-tangles Thank you so so much and I will definitely try to enjoy every moment🥰
SW Merino means Super Wash. Super Wash wools should be able to be put in the washer and dryer with little damage or shrinkage to the final pieces....but i don't suggest it.
😆🤣 yeah I'm so excited for it. They are all going to be full coverage🥰🥳. We are uploading the video for all the ones I plan to start. It should be up within a couple of hours.
Nice to see a new video from you. I‘m fairly new to your channel and I‘m wondering where you found the Projekt tracker pages. I think they look very interesting.
Hey hey Leonie 😊, welcome to my randomness and thank you so much for joining me on my journey. The project trackers are from my lovely friend Sylvia and she can be found on etsy at SWardDesigns. She has a few different type of trackers to choose from. The one I use is the 5 year tracker for BAP'S. They make it so easy to track information that I could never remember lol and I can't wait to see how many days it takes to finish a project 😊.
Thank you so much 🥰. I am so glad that all of my peeps are the most amazing people. Y'all just get me and understand that sometimes I am going to disappear but I'll always come back😊.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge Self-Care is so important for someone's health. I've just made the decision to not carrying on with my business plan to start making memory bears. As things were getting me too stressed; no motivation to sit down and sew sample bears, not having the space to have a sewing corner to keep the machine out, which impacts when I can sit down and make a bear that takes 6-8hrs just to sew. When I return to work, one bear may just take me a week just to cut the interfacings & clothing out. I've had a whole year off work due to being furloughed, so if I couldn't find the motivation during this time, finding the motivation when working, will just not happen. Who knows what will happen in the future. De-cluttering this stress may just motivate me in finding space & time. But right now, I'm just not going to allow it to stress me out, or my anxiety will rear it's head.
All I can say is high freaking five because yes!! I totally get what you said and what you mean. And who knows maybe a bear every once in a while when you feel like it is enough. Our hobbies or things that bring us joy should never bog us down. My sewing machine is so cluttered and a hot mess lol that I am to the point where I can't wait until my kids go back to school in person so that way I can use it more. I need project bags (okay need is a strong word lol but I do want them) but by the time the weekend comes around there is just no motivation to clean off the desk and just start. Although I am enjoying our "new norm" I am ready for things to get back to a little more normal. I know my kids are super excited to go back in person. I feel you on not letting it stress you out because stress and anxiety are definitely not a fun couple.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge Absolutely, need a craft/hobby where I can work on it in my room, i.e desk or bed is great, where I can craft in peace and quiet. If I work on sewing or diamond painting at the dining room table, then I'm very aware of the time, and my parent's and my niece checking out what I'm doing every time they pass. And if it's my niece, she has to know everything about what I'm doing, why I'm doing it, how I'm doing it, and most importantly can she help. Me & mum combined have created a little crafting monster from her :P
There may have been some excitement when I realised we were team mates... but generally I played it cool, gotta keep the fan girl stalking to an absolute minimum 😅😊
Oh heck no! Ramp up the stalking fan girl to the max because I'll let you in on a secret... I do it too 🤣. I get all giddy and excited when I find out people are the same team I am on.
I have been checking to see your progress on your pieces each week. I figured it meant you were ok and would be back on UA-cam at some point 😊 I hadn't heard of magical stitches before you mentioned it on here. It is great fun so thanks for the heads up.😊
I am glad to see you are back. I have a very similar form of depression and anxiety. My Hubby and I also call it Meh or Blah mode and it can last a long time. Take your time and we will be here. Your videos are ones that I click on as soon as I see you have posted 😀
Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing with me. I am glad that I am starting to feel like me again...slowly but surely 😊. I so appreciate you hanging out with me and if you ever need to chat I am here 🥰
I have hypothyroidism and I am pretty sure that I am on the autism spectrum. Going out is very stressful and depressing due to sensory overload. Also there are days that because of my thyroid the air feels heavy like I am trying to move though molasses and I would not only nap but spend most days in bed because I didn't have any energy at all. I started a diet that helps too. I am on a KETO diet it's not helping my weight but I have a lot few naps and slow days. Sorry to over share. I hope my story helps you.
Rachel! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I am so honored that you would...never worry about over sharing. This is totally a safe place for us to share all the things. I'm glad the keto is helping even if it is a little bit. Every bit counts for sure! The hubby and I discussed trying the keto diet and we just couldn't stick with it lol. I think when we made the attempt we were not mentally ready to make the change in our lives because we would do one meal and then right back to our old habits. I hope the keto keeps working for you and that small victories keep happening for you. Celebrate all of them no matter how small you may think they are...they all add up. I am rooting for you and cheering you on🥳🥳!
Every time you said BAP -A-NIA I was hearing bap amy ia which probably same thing You were explaining you depression and anxiety and wait I thought you taking about me bc I have same thoughts feeling I’m hear for you. You are enough sometimes I wonder if I’m enough or am I doing enough. Do ppl notice when I gone. I have 5 or six small projects all the rest 35-40 are Baps so I’m here and I’m your ppl love you and
Awww Izzy!!! I so love you! I totally hear you and see you. You are more than enough🥰! Yay for all the baps🤣 I'll be joining you soon with about that many baps by the time bapania is over and more to add before the year is up😆. We will have a boat load of baps and cheer each other on for all of it🤩
Hey Gurl! I just noticed im not subscribed to you. I have had nearly all my subscriptions reduced to this status.. Have no idea what's going on with you tube. . Love the new wips. Your getting some crazy numbers of stitches. Good on you. Looking forward to bapamia. Umm spelling. Had to look at this video in a couple of days because it was long...not that I mind. Means more time lounging. I hear you gurl....with the depression. Know all about the lack of energy and motivation. Its been my world last year and a half where I can sleep up to 16 hours or more a day. It sucks. But if you can...take the stress of the number of people following you away because you are more than enough. Im sure lots of people saw your videos and went yay... a gidge video. We all love you and your randomness. Your the cool kid on the block...who else is going to do 31 baps in may...lol. I would love to but I won't. Your an amazing and open person. But I do get where your coming from because I can relate. And for those who can't relate because they haven't been through this....I think you explain it well so that can understand. Kodus for your di...et..er...life change. Thought you had lost some weight. Keep up the good work. Your fine and your doing fine. ..lol Happy bap month!
Oh no! I think youtube has weird glitches... I've heard that happens yet no one knows why. Thank you so much I'm not sure it's possible but I'm loving this hobby more and more every day lol. Bapania has been so much fun so far😁. I was a little shocked that it was that long but kind of thought it would be movie length lol. Yep, no energy.. no motivation and meh being the only mood. My thing is that I keep taking naps. Fall asleep in my chair for an hour awake for 15... back to sleep for an hour and the routine keeps going round and round until night time and all of a sudden I'm wide awake😒. Thank you so much! I hope you know how much your words mean to me and to my heart ❤! Right?! No one is crazy enough to do 31 baps in a month... no... that's just a me thing🤣. Thank you so so much! I totally just sent you a virtual hug 🤗...I hope you felt that🥰. Much love and many hugs my friend!
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge Absolutely felt it. The virtual hug. It must of been a 3.2 on the ricter scale. Serious you sent it in the form of an earthquake. The house shook.. so thankyou....lol. its not living isn't it when all you do is sleep even though it feels like the best thing to do. But lethargy a d motivation is a struggle bug that it feels like your climbing Mt Everest to get an ounce if energy. At least you understand your highs and lows. Sending you an enormous virtual hug...hopefully not inthe form of an earthquake....lol. and lots of huggles. Just do what's right for you.
Did you ever contact Nancy? I have emailed so many times and am on the verge of a Paypal claim. No communication since March 5 when they created shipping labels, but never shipped anything. Superwash merino! Great for socks. You totally NAILED my depression as well. Along with the random naps, I have stopped putting in my contacts and just wear my glasses. I've gained weight, stopped wearing makeup, etc. It's super hard to get out of sometimes and I'm hoping the weather will give me a little nudge in the right direction. Medication and Vitamin D keep the worst of it at bay for me. I have shakeology from Beachbody and just need to find the motivation to actually get back into a routine. Good luck on the inspection! I'm planning a craft room clean up this weekend. I'm focusing on Full Coverage for May. I have made so much progress just in the first few days of the month!
I emailed and emailed. I would try again because it seems like they are catching up slowly. I did the claim and actually ran out of time for the one so they wouldn't process the claim. But the 2nd month they processed the claim but in 30 days I PayPal didn't get a response. Yes!!! I knew I would know as soon as someone said it! Super wash! One of these days I'll get it lol. I hate that anyone can relate to what I mean but I am so grateful that I am not alone which means you are not either! If you ever need to chat I got you 🥰. If you're ever up to hearing about the health plan I am doing I would love to chat to you about it (insert here...not a pushy salesperson but just saying😉). Ugh my craft room is the catch all room for everyone upstairs lol. Living room down stairs and my craft room upstairs both catch all areas. Yay for focus on full coverage! I think next year I will have to do that for Maynia...maybe a monogamous maynia? Nah....lol. Seriously though I feel you, I hear you and I see you! If you need an ear or shoulder I have two of each to choose from🥰.
So so happy to see you. Lots of fun stitching! At the very beginning of the video I thought you looked really good, obviously learnt about your lifestyle change later. Well done. I really get you on the depression, blah is how I describe my depression. Have fun in May with all the baps. Big hug xxx
Thank you so much!! I am so excited about my life change and just all the learning that comes with it. I'm amazed at how much better I feel in just a short amount of time. Yeah...blah and meh are pretty much my descriptions for depression. It stinks but I'm so glad I am not alone. I am so looking forward to this #bapania and all the starts that I have planned. Many hugs🥰🥰
I could just listen to you talk all day, glad I found your channel!
Awww! Thank you so much 🥰🥰. Welcome to my world of random and obsession with cross stitch 😉
That was a lot of wip’s and haul damn girl you did a lot in your time out. And to answer you question you are totally worthy of all the subscribers that you have and I’m sure there will be many more to come. Just know people want their random and crazy 😜 just as much as me lol. Take care and stay safe. Happy stitching hugs 🤗
Thank you so much! This hobby is definitely one hobby that's not going away anytime soon🥳. Thank you Darren! You have no idea how much your words mean to me🥰. Never did I ever think people would understand my randomness and I'm glad I stuck to the rule of just being me. Same to you my friend, stay safe, stay healthy and happy stitching😋🥰
I completely understand the not feeling enough. I have struggles with that a lot but have been working on it for sure. Glad you are all well and safe and yay for the health updates with the diet change.
Thank you for sharing that with me. I hate the fact that anyone can relate but am grateful I'm not alone🥰
Fantastic!!! And, Random is Awesome 💖💖!!!!!Happy Stitching 🤗
Thanks Karen! Random is pretty awesome 🥰
woooohooo so happy to see your face!!! Thank you for sharing about your mental health. Always available for talking or whatever you need.
and you ARE enough!!! I'm glad you dont do what everyone else does... I love that!!
Awwww thanks Kelly!!! You are so my kind of people! I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart and thank you so so much! That table goes both ways just so you know. If you ever need an ear or shoulder I have two🤗🥰
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge thank you.. .you have no idea how much that means to me =)
Oh I just might have an idea because it is how you make me feel🥰🥰🥰🥰
Yay for the wizard and dragon. Looks really good. Miss you sista
Thank you so much! I am so ready for it to be done lol.
A craft-alanch! Lol ! Made me giggle 🤭 I have had those before!!
So many cool projects!!!
Right!? Ugh I have craft-a-lanches all the time🤦♀️😅. Thank you so much! I am loving every single one of them🥰🥰
Welcome back!! Missed you, so I rewatched all of your floss tube videos. Glad everything is good with your family and congrats on your weight loss. Always remember to take one day at a time. And just so you know, you are definitely enough!!! See you next video! 💜
Thank you so so much! Oh my gosh watched all of them!? That's a whole lot of random lol. Thank you I am good with a slow and steady pace with my weight loss. Right now my energy is higher and that for me is the biggest win! Thank you...thank you... your words mean more than you will ever know🥰🥰!
Great progress! And 10 pounds is amazing in 1 month. Happy stitching!
Thank you so much!
Hi sweetie back with a vengeance yay. Wonderful stitching and great haul. You are totally worthy of your following you are a sweet genuine person that I love watching. Keep safe and take care. Look forward to your next update xx
Awwww thanks Trish! That just makes my heart so happy and greatful🥰. Definitely came back with a vengeance lol and hopefully this time it won't take so long for me to come back😉. Stay safe, stay healthy and keep stitching 😊.
Cats love plastic bags...just watch she dosent eat it...mine will. Love all the projects. I put 3 x's on the top of the fabric...always know which way is up.
I'm one of your new viewers x I like all your wips and haul and think you're a great enabler. Keep positive xx SW yarn would be Super Wash, yarn can be very expensive. (I try to watch out for sales).
Welcome Melissa and thank you so so much for joining me on this wild ride🥰. Yes!!! Super wash! I knew I would know it as soon as someone told me lol. I have so much to still learn about the yarns. I'm used to the inexpensive acrylic yarns that you can buy just about anywhere. I love to use them for my crochet projects but then I tried knitting and fell in love with fingering weight yarn lol.
Yes I love the colours you can get and the range. It's also nice to support smaller yarn businesses xx
I feel I'm uncoordinated to crochet but can somehow handle knitting socks with double point needles 😂
Isn't that so funny how I feel the opposite. Crochet I can handle like a boss but knitting confuses me all the time lol. I've learned to knit the basic vanilla sock and would love to knit "fancy" socks but I can't read the patterns. I've tried looking it up and watching videos and for some reason my brain just doesn't click lol.
10 pounds is brilliant 😀well done! I manage a week being healthy then I struggle. Your new healthy lifestyle sounds good. Your wips are looking so good! X
Thank you so much! At this point in the program the weight loss went from being the focus to being the bonus. I'm still so amazed at how different I feel. Still not 100% but 1,000% better than I was a month ago.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge that sounds so good 😀you are doing so well!! I will try and get back on the healthy bike soon 😂x
That sounds like a fun plan! I miss riding a bike and haven't done that is forever...well okay I rode my sons new bike for about 5 minutes but that was to adjust the gears from him. Good news is I didn't fall off 🥰🤣
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge 😂things get difficult as an adult! I can’t roller skate anymore and I feel sick on fairground rides 👵🏻 X
OMG your owl forest Alice looks AWESOME!!! I’m still waiting on my floss to get here from Russia before I can start - but your blue fabric is making me question going with a neutral! It looks so pretty
Aaawwwww! Thank you so much Julie! For the most part I always seem to go with loud (ish) fabrics lol. Hopefully your floss is on its way and you can start soon. I am sure your fabric choice will be amazing😍😁!
I’m glad to see your videos again! I can totally tell you lost weight and I’m glad you are feeling better. I am right there with you on the depression/anxiety and being good enough. I am also staying at home now due to severe AI disease that is difficult to treat. Watching flosstube has really helped a lot during this difficult year and you are a big part of that! I also started a flosstube to make stitchy friends and have just started to be able to go on walks again and am watching what I eat to lose steroid weight gain. 💖💖💖
Thank you so much!! It's so strange because I didn't see it until I put up my April video. The best part is that it went from losing weight being the best part... to losing weight is just a bonus. Ugh I hate that others can relate but I'm grateful that I'm not alone and that means you're not either. My stitching has definitely been a saving grace for me, along with all of my flosstube peeps. Yay!!! I'm totally on my way to hang out with you! It might take me a minute because I'm about 2 months behind but I promise we will hang out soon😊. Oh ugh.... steroid weight is the worst!!! Never did I think I would have weight to lose on my back but that's where I had 16 shots of steroids after my car accident and that was in 2012 and I'm still struggling to get it off. It's slowly dropping off now with this life changing program and I'm good with slow going weight loss because at least I know I'm losing it and not slowly gaining it🥰🥰🥰.
I'm such a nerd... I thought your name looked familiar 🙄. I'm totally already subscribed to you and your wip parade and may plans are already on my watch list🤦♀️🤭🤣
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge Aw!!! Yay!!!! 💖💖💖
I’m new to your video, but am so amazed by the amount you get accomplished and your ability to carry on this interesting one sided conversation.
Thank you so much and welcome to my random world🥰. I'm hoping you feel like you're right here hanging out with me because that's what I think when I'm recording. That I'm hanging out with my peeps who get me and my love for this hobby😉.
I had a daruma doll in high school. We made them. I love the Japanese art work
I have two of them. They were my moms and I had no idea what they were. I just knew I loved them. I have a few things that my grandmother made and were given to my mom. Now they have been passed to me.
So you know why I follow you? You’re so real! And you remind me of a good friend from high school. Plus, we stitch the EXACT same stuff.
Some people are really entertaining on here and have great personalities, but I may not work on the same type of projects. Or vice versa. Ya know?
Welcome back! And I’m so glad you are experiencing more energy!
Awww Krista!!! Thank you so much! That means so much to me🥰. I totally know what you mean...there are so many people I love to hang out with but don't work on the same things or even similar things to me lol. I am so loving having just a tad bit more energy and feeling more like myself!
Smore is so cute! Your cross stitch is amazing ❤️
Thank you so much 🥰
So excited to see a video from you! I’m in AZ too! Take the time you need when you need. We will all be here. :) Also, You. Are.Enough. We love you and are here because you are!!
Thank you so much Mandy!! Woot woot!! Another peep from AZ! I get so excited when I find someone from my state and then forget how big this state really is lol. I am close to Florence (not sure how close or far that is from you 😊). Thank you so much 🤗🥰! Sometimes my brain takes over and just overwhelms me and I start questioning everything. I so much appreciate your words and again thank you so so much.
I’m in right near Tucson!
Same state yet hours apart 🥲
Great to see you back. Congrats on the 10 pounds, you look fantastic. I’m glad you are taking time for yourself, and you are absolutely good enough. I am going to look into that diet, I find lately I have no energy myself and that is not me.
Thank you so much Shannon! Your words mean more than you will ever know! If you would like friend me on Facebook or Instagram and I can totally private message you about what I am doing. I so know the struggle of not having energy. It was so bad I could clock it when I was going to nap 😅. I'm sure you may have noticed from the February video to the April video. I'm not 100% back but I can make it a day or two thru the week without nodding off and that is a huge win!
Ya 10 pounds that is great. Great to hear you are doing ok. And I fully understand where you are coming from. No worries.
Thanks so much Eva! That means so much to me🥰
GIRL. you look great! I’m doing optavia also! I’m so so proud of you for taking care of your mental health!
Thank you so much and high freaking five for us both being on optavia together😍!
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge I am sooo excited! The thing people don’t realize is that being open about your mental health (even with yourself) is part of being healthy. I’m so thankful you were able to take that time for yourself!
Yeah... that was a lesson that I had to learn the hard way and am still learning to admit that it's okay that I feel what I feel and that those feelings are legit. Being honest with myself about it all has been hard but it is getting easier the more I learn to recognize what's going on.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge I’m here for you and I’m proud of you😘😘😘
Hey...that street goes both ways my friend! I am super proud of you and if you ever need a chat I got you🥰
Glad to see back. You are enough. Life gets tough and you feel stuck. Some times the only thing you can do is make small changes that make you feel like your getting stuff done. I had the same thought last year to make a effort to start on all of my full coverage pieces last May that I had kitted. Didn’t happen but trying again this year with more realistic goals.
Thank you so much Jessica! Sometimes it just stinks to be stuck but on the flip side I know it's only temporary and it is my mind and body's way of telling me it's time to rest, relax and reset. Oh awesome ( I thought I was the only one who thought of a full coverage Maniya because I don't know many who would do such a thing😅). I hope what ever your plans are for this year that you have a blast and enjoy every stitch.
OMG a video from Amy!!!!!! I’m making a cuppa and settling in for the long haul 💜💜💜
Yaaassss!!! We have lots to catch up on🥰🤣
Glad to hear you're doing well. 10 pounds in a month is awesome!!!! I'm weirdly into samplers right now too. I think I just wanna stitch everything at this point 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you so much and yeah I feel you... stitch on all the things and that means everything lol.
Yes! Great to see you back!
Love the random and wonky & the speed to which you speak. Love your stitching. TFS!!
Just a thought on your feelings low. Have you had your thyroid checked?
I have hypothyroidism and have/had a lot of the same symptoms as yours.
You were sooooo missed! You are perfect Exactly the way you are!! Please don't feel that you're not.
Awww thank you so much Melissa!! Your comment means more than you'll ever know🥰🥰. I did have my thyroid checked and it's looking like thyroid thrombosis but because my other numbers are normal they are not sure if it's hyper or under and they don't want to medicate until they know for sure. So I will wait patiently for 6 months, have more blood work done and hopefully we will know more by then.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge yeah I commented about the thyroid before you mentioned it and forgot to edit my comment. Sorry!
I hate seeing people struggle. I don't make videos so I don't struggle with the same things that you do. Perhaps are here watching your videos because of you and this makes you enough! Love your content!🥰
Oh no worries! I forget all the things all the time and I don't mind discussing it 😊. I'm so glad you don't have the same struggles and am so appreciative that you can still understand where I am coming from. Your comment has made my day so thank you so so much for sharing and understanding 🥰🥰
Welcome back! Looks like you have been busy! Look forward to seeing you on more episodes.
Thank you so much 🥰!
Happy to see you. KI love 18 count too. Hope everything is okay in your world.
Thank you so much 😊. 18 count aida is my go to for sure😋.
Heh, Sweetie! Glad to see you. Don't worry about us... we'll take what we can get when you are up to it. Good deal on the food thing. Be well and mega hugs.
Thank you so much Candra! I so greatly appreciate you🥰. I'm super excited to share as my journey continues🥳.
Hi Amyyyy! I was so so happy to see your beautiful face pop up on my newsfeed once more. Your projects are looking AMAZING-the wizard and the dragon dimensions is so close! I’m glad that you are taking care of your physical and mental health. Thank you for sharing with us-you are a gem and an inspiration! 💕 off to see your Maynia plans ^.^
Awww thanks Alma! Im so glad to be back and feeling like myself. Magnificent Wizard definitely is closing in on a finish but it feels like forever lol. Thank you so much your words are truly felt and I'm sending virtual hugs and much love 🥰🥰.
It's good to see you again. Reaper looks so small. I watched Jules stitching hers and thought it was a lot bigger. What count are you stitching it on?
Thank you so much! I am stitching Reaper on 28 count 2 over 1 (tent) and I think jules did hers on 14 count 2 over 1 full cross.
I am just got around to watching this episode and I am listening to you describe your definition of your depression. I am like OMG!! that is my definition exactly!!!!!
Hey hey Juanita! I am so sorry that you can relate to my version of depression but I am so glad that we know we are not alone! Sending much love and many hugs 🤗 ❤!
Hi! Great video!
I didn't catch the floss brand you present at 59:00 minutes. Could you please tell me?
Thanks!
Hi Christine and thank you so much 🥰. The floss I am showing is from Brandy at BeStitchMe they are silks and it is from her silk of the month club. I absolutely love them. Hope this helps😉.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge thanks ❤️
You're so welcome🥰
We should SAL that Tempting Tangles Quakers in Japan!!
Yaaasss!!! You know I'm in🥰
My husband and I lost a load of weight with slimming world over the last year and a half (we’ve put some back on since lockdown) but just wanted to tell you an interesting fact. Men lose weight faster then women as have a faster metabolism. Glad to hear your feeling good. I’ve just found out my vitamin D levels are super low but of course makes sense, COVID, lockdown, not going out much and I’ve just started a job working nights. Weird the things that effect your body. I also like you suffer with stress and anxiety so I see you. Stay safe and look after yourself. Love to see you back. Jx
Thanks Julie!!! Good thing to know I just figured my hubby would lose the weight faster than I would because of things we have tried in the past. I know that my body has always been weight loss/gain has always been hard for me. So me losing 10 pounds in a month is amazing! My vitamin b levels are low but I take supplements for that and the hubby is the one with the vitamin D deficiency so he has been taking them. I hate that others suffer with anxiety and depression but I am so grateful that I can share tidbits of things that I deal with and go thru. I'm learning to listen to my body and mind and know when I need the break or when I need to push thru.
You are finally back again! Thank goodness you are fine.
Yep we are all fine here just needed a blah break lol.
I also only do full coverage projects. I also have a Chatelaine to start but too intimidated to do so.
Yaaaassss!!!! I so love full coverage projects. I'm not so great at the whole counting thing so empty space makes me nervous 😆. Oh my gosh I am itching to start my Chatelaine but I feel your pain with the intimidation 🥰
If you decide to be coach I will be the first one to sign up. I cant wait to see you do the witches boot. Love you cant wait to talk to you.
Yay! That would be awesome! Jason and I are talking about me becoming a coach and you know I would definitely love to have you!! I need to start the witches boot for you maybe a birthday start😉. I miss talking to you too! We definitely need to chat soon, love and miss you! Tell spanky hello for me🥰🥰
Hey hey sista!! Just wanted to let you know I made it official tonight. I am now a coach for Optavia! I am so excited! So when ever you're ready... I got you🥰
28 count is my perfect fabric count.
Ya know I never thought I would get the hang of two over two but I'm really enjoying it a lot... look at me growing up and stuff😅🤣
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge yep same for me. I'm trying new things that I never thought I would.
OMG 😱... you’ve got a lot.... I really loved you Asian pattern, the one with the lady on the bridge, would it be possible to have the link or where we can buy it please? ... have a great moment, enjoy your little moment.... 😘😘😘
Thank you so so much! I had lots to share and hopefully the next video won't have so much because I plan to do it way sooner than 2 months from now lol. I bought the pattern from TopKnotStitcherShop.com and I hope this link works 🤞🤞.
topknotstitcher.com/collections/tempting-tangles/products/pre-order-quakers-in-japan-tempting-tangles
Thank you so so much and I will definitely try to enjoy every moment🥰
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge thank you so much... I’m going to have a look... have a great day ... lot of love from London (UK)... 👋👋😘😘
You're so welcome and if you decide to grab it let me know...maybe we can start it together 🥰
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge ... I will definitely let you know.... 😘😘😘
SW Merino means Super Wash. Super Wash wools should be able to be put in the washer and dryer with little damage or shrinkage to the final pieces....but i don't suggest it.
Oh awesome thanks! Also good to know🥰
Welcome back!!
Thank you🥰
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge the 31 new baps youve mentioned....are they on top of the gizillion youve showed us already?!
Yep! A new one every day for the month of May 😆🥳
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge holy crap!! 🤣🤣 crazy!!
😆🤣 yeah I'm so excited for it. They are all going to be full coverage🥰🥳. We are uploading the video for all the ones I plan to start. It should be up within a couple of hours.
Nice to see a new video from you. I‘m fairly new to your channel and I‘m wondering where you found the Projekt tracker pages. I think they look very interesting.
Hey hey Leonie 😊, welcome to my randomness and thank you so much for joining me on my journey. The project trackers are from my lovely friend Sylvia and she can be found on etsy at SWardDesigns. She has a few different type of trackers to choose from. The one I use is the 5 year tracker for BAP'S. They make it so easy to track information that I could never remember lol and I can't wait to see how many days it takes to finish a project 😊.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge Thank you! I just bought the three year tracker, I think it’s going to be nice to see my progress ☺️
Yay! I have to say it is super satisfying to check off the little boxes every day that you work on a project 🥰
Glad you back. Life happens, and you need to look after yourself, first & foremost
Thank you so much 🥰. I am so glad that all of my peeps are the most amazing people. Y'all just get me and understand that sometimes I am going to disappear but I'll always come back😊.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge Self-Care is so important for someone's health. I've just made the decision to not carrying on with my business plan to start making memory bears. As things were getting me too stressed; no motivation to sit down and sew sample bears, not having the space to have a sewing corner to keep the machine out, which impacts when I can sit down and make a bear that takes 6-8hrs just to sew. When I return to work, one bear may just take me a week just to cut the interfacings & clothing out. I've had a whole year off work due to being furloughed, so if I couldn't find the motivation during this time, finding the motivation when working, will just not happen. Who knows what will happen in the future. De-cluttering this stress may just motivate me in finding space & time. But right now, I'm just not going to allow it to stress me out, or my anxiety will rear it's head.
All I can say is high freaking five because yes!! I totally get what you said and what you mean. And who knows maybe a bear every once in a while when you feel like it is enough. Our hobbies or things that bring us joy should never bog us down. My sewing machine is so cluttered and a hot mess lol that I am to the point where I can't wait until my kids go back to school in person so that way I can use it more. I need project bags (okay need is a strong word lol but I do want them) but by the time the weekend comes around there is just no motivation to clean off the desk and just start. Although I am enjoying our "new norm" I am ready for things to get back to a little more normal. I know my kids are super excited to go back in person. I feel you on not letting it stress you out because stress and anxiety are definitely not a fun couple.
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge Absolutely, need a craft/hobby where I can work on it in my room, i.e desk or bed is great, where I can craft in peace and quiet. If I work on sewing or diamond painting at the dining room table, then I'm very aware of the time, and my parent's and my niece checking out what I'm doing every time they pass. And if it's my niece, she has to know everything about what I'm doing, why I'm doing it, how I'm doing it, and most importantly can she help. Me & mum combined have created a little crafting monster from her :P
Love your videos ❤ I have about 100 BAP's. The more the merrier right?
Thank you so much Christine! And yes!!! The more the merrier and what's one more 😉😆.
Yay glad to see you back!! Also go team gods!!!!! 😁😁😁
Thank you so much! And yes high five for team Gods🥳.
There may have been some excitement when I realised we were team mates... but generally I played it cool, gotta keep the fan girl stalking to an absolute minimum 😅😊
Oh heck no! Ramp up the stalking fan girl to the max because I'll let you in on a secret... I do it too 🤣. I get all giddy and excited when I find out people are the same team I am on.
I have been checking to see your progress on your pieces each week. I figured it meant you were ok and would be back on UA-cam at some point 😊
I hadn't heard of magical stitches before you mentioned it on here. It is great fun so thanks for the heads up.😊
@@SilverbunniStitches oh that's awesome😁. I'm so glad you're enjoying magical stitches... I love that group.
I am glad to see you are back. I have a very similar form of depression and anxiety. My Hubby and I also call it Meh or Blah mode and it can last a long time. Take your time and we will be here. Your videos are ones that I click on as soon as I see you have posted 😀
Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing with me. I am glad that I am starting to feel like me again...slowly but surely 😊. I so appreciate you hanging out with me and if you ever need to chat I am here 🥰
I have hypothyroidism and I am pretty sure that I am on the autism spectrum. Going out is very stressful and depressing due to sensory overload. Also there are days that because of my thyroid the air feels heavy like I am trying to move though molasses and I would not only nap but spend most days in bed because I didn't have any energy at all. I started a diet that helps too. I am on a KETO diet it's not helping my weight but I have a lot few naps and slow days. Sorry to over share. I hope my story helps you.
Rachel! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I am so honored that you would...never worry about over sharing. This is totally a safe place for us to share all the things. I'm glad the keto is helping even if it is a little bit. Every bit counts for sure! The hubby and I discussed trying the keto diet and we just couldn't stick with it lol. I think when we made the attempt we were not mentally ready to make the change in our lives because we would do one meal and then right back to our old habits. I hope the keto keeps working for you and that small victories keep happening for you. Celebrate all of them no matter how small you may think they are...they all add up. I am rooting for you and cheering you on🥳🥳!
Every time you said BAP -A-NIA I was hearing bap amy ia which probably same thing You were explaining you depression and anxiety and wait I thought you taking about me bc I have same thoughts feeling I’m hear for you. You are enough sometimes I wonder if I’m enough or am I doing enough. Do ppl notice when I gone. I have 5 or six small projects all the rest 35-40 are Baps so I’m here and I’m your ppl love you and
Awww Izzy!!! I so love you! I totally hear you and see you. You are more than enough🥰! Yay for all the baps🤣 I'll be joining you soon with about that many baps by the time bapania is over and more to add before the year is up😆. We will have a boat load of baps and cheer each other on for all of it🤩
Hey Gurl! I just noticed im not subscribed to you. I have had nearly all my subscriptions reduced to this status.. Have no idea what's going on with you tube. .
Love the new wips. Your getting some crazy numbers of stitches. Good on you. Looking forward to bapamia. Umm spelling. Had to look at this video in a couple of days because it was long...not that I mind. Means more time lounging.
I hear you gurl....with the depression. Know all about the lack of energy and motivation. Its been my world last year and a half where I can sleep up to 16 hours or more a day. It sucks. But if you can...take the stress of the number of people following you away because you are more than enough. Im sure lots of people saw your videos and went yay... a gidge video. We all love you and your randomness. Your the cool kid on the block...who else is going to do 31 baps in may...lol. I would love to but I won't. Your an amazing and open person. But I do get where your coming from because I can relate. And for those who can't relate because they haven't been through this....I think you explain it well so that can understand. Kodus for your di...et..er...life change. Thought you had lost some weight. Keep up the good work. Your fine and your doing fine. ..lol
Happy bap month!
Oh no! I think youtube has weird glitches... I've heard that happens yet no one knows why. Thank you so much I'm not sure it's possible but I'm loving this hobby more and more every day lol. Bapania has been so much fun so far😁. I was a little shocked that it was that long but kind of thought it would be movie length lol. Yep, no energy.. no motivation and meh being the only mood. My thing is that I keep taking naps. Fall asleep in my chair for an hour awake for 15... back to sleep for an hour and the routine keeps going round and round until night time and all of a sudden I'm wide awake😒. Thank you so much! I hope you know how much your words mean to me and to my heart ❤! Right?! No one is crazy enough to do 31 baps in a month... no... that's just a me thing🤣. Thank you so so much! I totally just sent you a virtual hug 🤗...I hope you felt that🥰. Much love and many hugs my friend!
@@AmyTaylorCreativitybygidge Absolutely felt it. The virtual hug. It must of been a 3.2 on the ricter scale. Serious you sent it in the form of an earthquake. The house shook.. so thankyou....lol. its not living isn't it when all you do is sleep even though it feels like the best thing to do. But lethargy a d motivation is a struggle bug that it feels like your climbing Mt Everest to get an ounce if energy. At least you understand your highs and lows. Sending you an enormous virtual hug...hopefully not inthe form of an earthquake....lol. and lots of huggles. Just do what's right for you.
Did you ever contact Nancy? I have emailed so many times and am on the verge of a Paypal claim. No communication since March 5 when they created shipping labels, but never shipped anything.
Superwash merino! Great for socks.
You totally NAILED my depression as well. Along with the random naps, I have stopped putting in my contacts and just wear my glasses. I've gained weight, stopped wearing makeup, etc. It's super hard to get out of sometimes and I'm hoping the weather will give me a little nudge in the right direction. Medication and Vitamin D keep the worst of it at bay for me. I have shakeology from Beachbody and just need to find the motivation to actually get back into a routine.
Good luck on the inspection! I'm planning a craft room clean up this weekend.
I'm focusing on Full Coverage for May. I have made so much progress just in the first few days of the month!
I emailed and emailed. I would try again because it seems like they are catching up slowly. I did the claim and actually ran out of time for the one so they wouldn't process the claim. But the 2nd month they processed the claim but in 30 days I PayPal didn't get a response. Yes!!! I knew I would know as soon as someone said it! Super wash! One of these days I'll get it lol. I hate that anyone can relate to what I mean but I am so grateful that I am not alone which means you are not either! If you ever need to chat I got you 🥰. If you're ever up to hearing about the health plan I am doing I would love to chat to you about it (insert here...not a pushy salesperson but just saying😉). Ugh my craft room is the catch all room for everyone upstairs lol. Living room down stairs and my craft room upstairs both catch all areas. Yay for focus on full coverage! I think next year I will have to do that for Maynia...maybe a monogamous maynia? Nah....lol. Seriously though I feel you, I hear you and I see you! If you need an ear or shoulder I have two of each to choose from🥰.