FlossTube #48 - 127 Completed Cross Stitch Projects! 8 Years of Stitching!

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  • Опубліковано 29 гру 2018
  • Welcome to my channel!
    In this stitching episode, I thought it would be fun to showcase all the cross stitch projects I've completed from 2010-2018. Come on in, grab your stitching or your favorite beverage and enjoy the show and tell!
    If you would like information about any of the patterns, just leave me a comment and I'll do my best to get the info for you.
    Thanks for stopping by and spending some time with me...I appreciate you all! Happy New Year!
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    calicodesigns.blogspot.com/
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  • @cindyscruggs7880
    @cindyscruggs7880 11 місяців тому

    OMG I want every pattern you have done. Love everything you have stitched. Thanks for showing us.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  11 місяців тому +1

      Awww, thank you!!! I've done sooo many more since this video ☺️

  • @vrector2054
    @vrector2054 10 місяців тому

    Thx for sharing your lovely gems with us...

  • @marilynmckenzie2111
    @marilynmckenzie2111 2 роки тому

    I So enjoyed viewing all your finished pieces! Just beautiful stitching and choices of subjects. I just started the Dimensions “ Butterfly Forest” pattern that you had finished. It is my first full coverage and I purposely picked it, as half was done in half stitches. I also gridded it last night and it is now going faster as It is now easier to make sure I keep on track. I look forward to your future projects in 2022! P.S. I finally found a Canadian Robin cross stitch pattern to stitch this spring in honour of my granddaughter “Robin” who passed away in Sept 2018. I love all birds and you certainly have a good many finished pieces. Just Lovely! GREETINGS 🇨🇦🎄

  • @jentwyn
    @jentwyn 5 років тому

    I have to add another comment..your stitching is just gorgeous!

  • @creativelydistracted
    @creativelydistracted 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love your taste in patterns! Such beautiful works! Thank you for sharing! - Linda

  • @sandrawood7852
    @sandrawood7852 2 місяці тому

    Love flowers of the month - Nice work! Love them all and especially little house needleworks. But I haven’t seen your FFO yet. Still watching.

  • @christalleescholes1000
    @christalleescholes1000 2 роки тому

    Your finishes are all beautiful ❤️🌺🌻🌹

  • @athenabesa380
    @athenabesa380 5 років тому

    Very beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

  • @teril9675
    @teril9675 5 років тому +1

    That was a lot of fun! Thank you for sharing all of your finishes and providing lots of inspiration!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you! Happy Stitching and Happy New Year!!

  • @TheDistractedStitcher
    @TheDistractedStitcher 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful pieces! Thank you for sharing. 💜💜💜

  • @loriholmes8705
    @loriholmes8705 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed watching your video of awesome finishes in June 2021.

  • @beckytheobsessedstitcher1170
    @beckytheobsessedstitcher1170 5 років тому

    Hi Christine I really enjoyed this video. So many lovely lovely pieces! Thank you for showing all your years of stitching! I loved seeing the birds of the month!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thanks Becky! Thanks for stopping by!Hope you have a fabulous new year!!!

  • @RhubarbPatchStudio
    @RhubarbPatchStudio 5 років тому

    This was a fun video to watch! Especially love all the birds and flowers! (So, almost everything.) :)

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you!!! I've lost my stitch you bug and I want it back! 😭Maybe I should watch this for inspiration 🙃

    • @RhubarbPatchStudio
      @RhubarbPatchStudio 5 років тому

      @@calico_whimsy Aw, shucks! You haven't had it for a while, right? Have you tried just picking something up to make yourself stitch just one strand, or starting something new? Or maybe stitching a gift for someone would do it?

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      My bug has been coming and going lately. I "forced" myself to make a flosstube video and I think it really did the trick to spark my stitchy bug! I woke up this morning feeling like stitching ALL the things. Sadly, I still don't have the time, but at least the desire is there :)

  • @sandrawood7852
    @sandrawood7852 2 місяці тому

    Altoids tin is awesome!

  • @ninahobbysite
    @ninahobbysite 5 років тому

    Beautiful finishes, so many and FFOs! Happy stitching.

  • @cindyflinchbaugh8292
    @cindyflinchbaugh8292 5 років тому

    AMAZING!You are a beautiful stitcher, stitching beautiful things...Glad I found you.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Hi Cindy!! Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you found me, too 😊😊

  • @shescraftin2126
    @shescraftin2126 5 років тому

    I enjoyed this so much! We have such similar taste. It’s funny, I always think the same thing about if there was a fire or something.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Hi Amber! Thanks for stopping by! Yes, you and I definitely have the same taste in stitching! Do you think you'll make videos again, or is that a thing of the past. I sure do miss them ♥️😊

    • @shescraftin2126
      @shescraftin2126 5 років тому

      Your so sweet! Yes, I want to make a video but I keep talking myself out of it for dumb reasons. I think I’m scared about starting over.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      @@shescraftin2126 I understand! Maybe do a practice video and see how it turns out. If it's good and you like it, go ahead and upload it!😊👍

  • @sharonwurm4382
    @sharonwurm4382 5 років тому

    What fun to see all of your stitching. Love all the birds. Thanks for the FFO ideas!

  • @kittyt.4241
    @kittyt.4241 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch 5 років тому

    Loved seeing them all. So pretty. I look at my snoopy tin everyday that you made me and I smile. I hope you have a blessed and healthy new year.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Hi Cindy! Well, as the year comes to a close, I realize I didn't hold up my end of the bargain and do an FFO every month, ooops! I'm sure this video was painful for you to watch, being the prolific finisher you are...seeing all those projects un-ffo'd, lol! You can lead a horse to water as they say! Happy New Year!

    • @Cindyscrossstitch
      @Cindyscrossstitch 5 років тому

      @@calico_whimsy we are all at different stages of the journey. You have kids, mine are grown. At some point you will fully finish them

  • @DannewitzDesigns
    @DannewitzDesigns 5 років тому

    Beautiful!!!! You are a wonderful stitcher and I loved watching this

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you! Oh and.....we need a video update from you...just sayn' :) Happy New Year!

  • @ladybirdstitcher4200
    @ladybirdstitcher4200 5 років тому

    Such beautiful pieces. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the lovely stitching. Happy new year!

  • @nevadastitcher
    @nevadastitcher 5 років тому

    Wonderful pieces! Thank you for sharing them with us!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching! Happy New Year!

  • @suki8267
    @suki8267 5 років тому

    Loved your finish parade! Beautiful! Looking forward to see what you finish in 2019!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you! I would love to finish at least half of my wips in 2019....if I stay focused and don't get distracted by too many shiny new starts, I can do it! Happy Stitching and Happy New Year!

  • @deannaellett1906
    @deannaellett1906 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing all your FFOs. I made quite a list of patterns to add to my wishlist. Thanks for enabling!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Let me know what you are interested in and I'll be happy to share if I still have them. (except the magazine charts, because I can't seem to part with my beloved magazines :-/

  • @jennuhxstitches3729
    @jennuhxstitches3729 5 років тому +1

    I absolutelyyyyyyy love this video!! So many gorgeous FFOs that I just had to pause to look at some more. I just finally started getting my feet wet in finishing things not-in-a-frame and this is so inspirational. As usual.. I'm a sucker for all the bird stuff especially the ones with a cardinal haha. Love it. Happy Stitching

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you!! I'm glad I was able to inspire you 😊 I'll be watching to see your future ffo's !!

  • @BuckeyeCrossStitcher
    @BuckeyeCrossStitcher 5 років тому

    Really great projects!! Love your finishes!

  • @ildyn.3049
    @ildyn.3049 5 років тому

    I love these gorgeous finishes!! You are such a talented stitcher. Thanks for the awesome video 👏👏💜💜🎉Happy New Year!!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Hi Ildy! I'm soooooo happy to see that you stopped by to spend some time with me! I miss your videos so much! (sorry, I know you are tired of me saying that, lol) Your projects were (and still are) always SO beautiful and inspiring! (I'm happy you post on IG, because I just can't do FB much these days unless I have to :o) Happy New Year!!!

  • @collbn
    @collbn 5 років тому

    Loved seeing all your finishes!

  • @justchellebee2425
    @justchellebee2425 5 років тому

    Loved seeing all your finishes, beautiful stitching! 😊

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! I would love to see all your finishes!!

  • @pattysmith9266
    @pattysmith9266 5 років тому

    WOW great finishes. Happy stitching hugs Patty BC Canada

  • @artfulstitchery
    @artfulstitchery 5 років тому

    Gorgeous projects, really enjoyed seeing them all. Happy Stitching :-)

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! I think I forgot to comment on your latest video, but I loved it!! I love your upcoming projects ♥️👍

    • @artfulstitchery
      @artfulstitchery 5 років тому +1

      @@calico_whimsy Thanks. I often forget to comment on people's videos too, or have to go back later - usually because I'm stitching at the time, lol. I'm happy to know you watched it though :-)

  • @texasglendastitcher
    @texasglendastitcher 5 років тому

    So many beautiful finishes!! You're so creative with your FFO'ing. I love the Altoids tins in particular, but saw lots of neat ideas ☺. Thank you for sharing.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you! I do love those Altoid tins and I really need to make more of them one of these days!

  • @ladyr5192
    @ladyr5192 5 років тому

    All your finishes are just Beautiful ...... Happy New Year.... be bless and stay bless

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you for watching, I appreciate it! Happy New Year!!

  • @emmakaya3994
    @emmakaya3994 5 років тому

    Great to see all your finishes ,I think my favourite is the professionally framed one with the birds ,stunning . Happy new year 🎉.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! Yes...I think that is my favorite, too !!! Happy New Year!

  • @caroldana3997
    @caroldana3997 5 років тому +1

    I just found your channel! I love all your projects, they are so beautiful! I have some of the bird projects and you have made me want to start them. Have a very happy new year!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Welcome!! Yes, stitch those beautiful birds 😊♥️

  • @vipajoclto
    @vipajoclto 5 років тому

    I do love birds too!🐦🐦🐦 And I'm currently stitching the kit that has like 15 birds! Your birds are just beautiful! Love them all‼️

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! I never get tired of stitching birds!! Have fun stitching your kit !

  • @mariadusablonpacheco9725
    @mariadusablonpacheco9725 5 років тому

    Beautiful stitching! 😍Happy New Year 🎉!

  • @lindystitches
    @lindystitches 5 років тому

    Wow, wow, wow! This was so much fun. We must have the same taste because I saw several finishes from my wish list. Especially love that sweet Santa's Feathered Friend finish! And now I'm off to look at crossed wing collection. Thanks for sharing all your lovely work! Xo

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! I will be happy to send the Santa's Feathered Friend pattern on to you. However, if you prefer the full kit, I'm pretty sure it's still available. I still have the Mourning Doves pattern, too! Let me know and I'll send them with Winter Geese :) I drool over Crossed Wing Collection and I have been gifted MANY of the charts and still want them all! Let me know if you see any on her website, you like, because I may have them and can send them your way. I've only actually completed the one so far (Mourning Doves) and am working on the Robin that the designer made from a photo I took. (if you missed that story, check out my flosstube #26 (about 13 min in) It was quite the thrill! Happy New Year!!

    • @lindystitches
      @lindystitches 5 років тому

      @@calico_whimsy Gee whiz, generous lady. You're turning into my personal LNS. I wouldn't say no to any tagalongs, but don't feel obligated. Like you said, I can go purchase them! Happy New Year! xoxo

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      @@lindystitches 🤣 I love to send charts to good homes where the will be loved! ♥️

  • @efbauer1264
    @efbauer1264 5 років тому

    Great fun to watch! Thanks for sharing all of your stitching accomplishments. I would love an Altoid box tutorial. Think about it.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Hi Elaine! I can't make any promises, but I will think about it! I have to perfect my technique a bit, because it isn't always pretty how I arrive at the finished product! 🤣

  • @MYSTICFROG43
    @MYSTICFROG43 5 років тому

    Wow so beauitiful loved everything .:) Keep up great lovely projects of cross stitching .:)

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you! I hope to continue for many years! ☺️☺️

  • @sofiamochon-ciniglio4010
    @sofiamochon-ciniglio4010 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much!

  • @normawlos1867
    @normawlos1867 5 років тому

    Very impressive portfolio of work! Happy New Year.

  • @lesliehurley-phatcatphloss1754
    @lesliehurley-phatcatphloss1754 5 років тому

    Beautiful finishes!

  • @jojocrossstitchcrazycrosss2378
    @jojocrossstitchcrazycrosss2378 5 років тому

    Hi love your videos, you have such beautiful stitching, and amazing projects am a bird watcher so love seeing all your wonderful bird projects. I just filmed my finish wip parade today thank you for the idea. Look forward to your next flosstube
    Jo :) x

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! I subscribed and will watch your video later today! Thanks for letting me know about it!! Happy Stitching and birding :)

  • @kansascitygirlinacoloradow4285
    @kansascitygirlinacoloradow4285 5 років тому +1

    I was here!!! 😂 Okay you gotta get some FFO going!

  • @farmboyslove980
    @farmboyslove980 5 років тому

    I'm late, but happy that I could visit with you today. Loved seeing all your finishes. I know that you are a seamstress. I'm gonna suggest that you make a wall hanging from your "flowers of the month" and take your birds and create a quilt. You can do it!! Or just leave them in the bag--Its your call : D. Until next time, Stitch on!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thanks for stopping by! I've had those same ideas for finishes, but they never seem to get out of the IDEA phase, lol! Maybe Someday!!

  • @liztedlock7717
    @liztedlock7717 5 років тому

    Awesome! I love all your bird finishes.....but of course, the Stoney Creek, Birds of the Month are an inspiration to me. I think I told you I am working on the February Blue Jay. I did have a counting error in his head and had to fudge it! Doing those fractional stitches on 28ct linen, really discouraged me from frogging, plus I wasn’t sure where my mistake was! Anyway...I will finish the pattern soon I hope. Thanks for the inspiration! Happy New Year!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Hi Liz! yes, I remember you mentioning you are working on the Blue Jay! That frog can really put a damper on things, huh? I say just fudge it and move on. I made a mistake on one of the bird's head on Feasting Frenzy and I lamented about it for so long. Once I just moved on, I truly don't even notice it anymore. I can't wait to see your finish!! Happy New Year!

  • @roxberger
    @roxberger Рік тому

    I love your projects.
    😊 23:38

  • @jentwyn
    @jentwyn 5 років тому

    I love your finishes.. Especially the Stoney Creek Birds of the month. I'm currently working on those.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you Jennifer! I loved stitching those so much!

  • @christinerosenquist7657
    @christinerosenquist7657 5 років тому

    Happy New Year!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you! Happy New year to you, too!

  • @starlastitcher3134
    @starlastitcher3134 5 років тому

    Fun video, thanks for sharing all those finishes!! I understand about the catch-all room. My mom calls hers her “scary room”. 😂 Let me know next time you come to the Stitch-in, I have the Hello Fall pattern for you!!!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      LOL! the "Scary Room", I love it :) Oh, that is so kind of you to share Hello Fall! I was watching somebody's flosstube and they showed "Goodbye Fall" I didn't know there was more to that series. I'll give Hello Summer back to you so you can share with someone else. If I don't make to a stitch--in, maybe we can plan a stitch-in up in our part of town with Jeni, Betsy and other stitchers that live nearby.

  • @StitchingJoanne
    @StitchingJoanne 4 роки тому

    Love the owl at 32:22, and i don't even like owls! lol

  • @nannettmcdougal-dykes2918
    @nannettmcdougal-dykes2918 5 років тому

    Wow you do have a lot of FFO.....time to go to the Thrift Shop for frames and other fun stuff to finish stuff...

  • @vickibenyo4204
    @vickibenyo4204 5 років тому +1

    Man oh man, you have so many gorgeous pieces! I'm always so amazed how much stitching some people can accomplish. I had no idea there weren't cardinals in Colorado. We have them in the mid west and they never fail to bring a smile. If you have any of the mill hill patterns and would like to sell them I'd be interested. I've never done any but you had me at "sparkle"! Happy New Year!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Hi Vicki! Sadly, if we get a Cardinal in CO, it's because it lost it's way a bit. If you look at the map of where they are found, the line is pretty much along the eastern border of CO....like they know not to cross the border, lol! I'm guessing as time goes by, they will start to migrate into our state, once they learn how beautiful it is! I would be happy to send you the patterns to my Mill Hill kits, however, I've taken all the leftover beads and floss and migrated them into my stash. I would recommend, if you've never stitched one before, to purchase a new one so you will get ALL the supplies you need for around $7 on 123 Stitch. (perforated paper, beads, floss, beading needle and a magnet). But if it's just the patterns you want, I will be happy to share!.

  • @emmaswartz6653
    @emmaswartz6653 5 років тому

    Hi Christine, I’ve just started the Little Sheep, thank you for the charts, I ordered the buttons, I spent some time in November and December stitching all the borders, and Yesterday finished off January’s block, you have some amazing finishes, my Feasting Frenzy didn’t make the rotation for this year, have a Happy New Year, have a great week and happy stitching.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Oh how exciting!! It seems just like yesterday that I stitched those! Good for you for getting the borders out of the way! AND you just reminded me that I need to put the buttons on mine ( woops!) Happy New Year!

    • @emmaswartz6653
      @emmaswartz6653 5 років тому

      Lo,l, you need the pictures to place the buttons, but I can tell you where to place them.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      @@emmaswartz6653 True 🤣. I may be able to look at pictures of the patterns online and wing it. If I can't quite tell, I'll ask you for guidance. Thanks 😊👍

  • @CMD586
    @CMD586 5 років тому +1

    I feel just like you about not fully finished things. I don’t mind that much

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +2

      I knew there would be someone out there that feels the same way! It's fun to play with ffo-ing every once in awhile, but the feeling soon passes and I just want to get back to stitching :) Have a Happy New Year!

  • @MetalScrappinChick
    @MetalScrappinChick 5 років тому

    That's an amazing number of finishes! I had I think 6 or 7 this year lol. I do so many different crafts that I tend to drift from hobby to hobby, and my stitching gets deserted off and on throughout the year. I'm currently back on my stitching kick lol 😁.
    I have all those monthly pictures from Snowflower Diaries printed out, but I've not started on any of them yet. Last year I had said that, beginning Jan 2018, I was going to do one each month - but that sure didn't happen lol! I'm just curious what your plans are for completely finishing them off once you've done all of the months?

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      I think 6-7 finishes in a year is something to be proud of, especially if you enjoy other crafts! As for the Snowflower designs....I think had plans to wrap each one around a lightly padded mat-board with some type of decorative trim, stick a magnet on the back and find some cute metal frame to display them on each month (like the Priscilla way). But let's be honest, they will probably go into "the bag" , lol!

  • @sandrawood7852
    @sandrawood7852 2 місяці тому

    I am amazed at how much work you have accomplished. Were most of these two hand stitched? I bought the Morgan hoop stand but have not employed it yet 😊. It feels like it is taking me forever to get anything done. Ok I see; ten years worth! Wow, wish I had started a lot sooner. I’m up there in age and just started a year ago 😊

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Yes...MANY years of stitching and I still mostly do one-handed stitching!

  • @natureluvr_d7186
    @natureluvr_d7186 5 років тому

    What a joy this was. I love birds too and never seen anyone do the Scattered Seeds "Mary Mustardseed". I just finished her not long ago and like you, I changed the colors of the birds making some red, some blue and some yellow. I decided to put beads for the seeds so her basket is brimming with beads and I put "piles" of beads on the ground-don't wanna be skimpy. I made her outfit in purples. I love the design but thought it was too drab color wise. I also used white on her bodice which blended too much with her hands/arms so I tried to back stitch but I'm not happy with it but left it. I'm making a quilt for my Mom and want to put her on it but of course the linen is too open weave and soft so I put SF101 Soft Flex fusible interfacing on the back and I think she will be fine when washed. I also knotted the back because I wanted a little extra assurance she wouldn't come undone. I want to get those monthly birds from SC now that I seen all yours. I have lusted after the last Marjolein Bastin design you just finished-I have a lot of her cards. I would buy some to send out and always bought one to keep. Happy New Year.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      Hi Sandra!! It's so nice to hear from my birding friend again! I sounds like you really dazzled up your Mary Mustardseed parttern. What a great idea with all the beads! They quilt will be amazing, I'm sure. If I still had the bird patterns, I would send them your way, however, I gifted them away right after I stitched them. Same with the Four Seasons, I just finished.. Happy New year and happy Birding and Stitching!

    • @natureluvr_d7186
      @natureluvr_d7186 5 років тому

      @@calico_whimsy Yes, I know you said you gifted them. It's nice for you to offer. I have a lot of dog patterns I want to do when the quilt is done in memory of my precious dog we lost in July and all the past dogs too. I wish you could have visited today. I counted 7 male and 8 female cardinals. Yesterday the birds didn't come much-I think they seen the hawk that decided to sit on the fence. He swoops in every now and then. I don't like to see what happens, I know they are hungry too but I'd rather not be a witness. The poor mourning doves get caught often by the hawk and the feral cats because they are so slow to take off. Other visitors were Downy and Yellow Bellied Woodpeckers, Junco's, Goldfinches, one Blue Jay, black cap Chickadee and one I love to watch...the Nuthatch. I have counted up to 7 squirrels feeding at one time. I think we have a hundred sparrows and house finches but they're so numerous it's hard to count. For the 1st time we seen a coyote-not sure what he was eating but he was very skiddish. I love the ruby throated hummingbirds and wrens in the summer. We sometimes get Baltimore Orioles, Grosbeaks and Cedar Waxwings in the spring. In the summer we also get skunks at night eating what the birds have left. We even have a groundhog for the first time living in the field behind our house and I hope it stays there because I don't need a bunch of holes in my yard. When I was little we visited my grandfather in KY...he died when I was around 5 but I do remember listening to the whip-poor-will at night...how I wish I had one here. I never seen it though. Have a great week!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      @@natureluvr_d7186 I'm so sorry about the loss of your pup 😞 that is so hard. I still haven't gotten over the loss of my 2 ( gone 12 and 7 years now).
      Boy you sure do get a nice variety of birds as well as other wildlife. I could just sit in my yard ( or by a window) and do nothing but cross stitch and watch birds all day long ♥️😊

  • @julienanetti5400
    @julienanetti5400 5 років тому +1

    You mentioned that you've never seen a Cardinal. Well, you must come to North Carolina in the spring or the fall, they are all over and look BEAUTIFUL! They will take your breath away.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      I can imagine...I would probably cry if I saw so many Cardinals! Seriously! It's funny, I've lived in Colorado my whole life and 90% of the times I've traveled, we've gone west or northwest. I've been to Florida twice, but both times were before I was a "birder" so a Cardinal could've been right in front of my face and I wouldn't have noticed. Who knows...maybe next summer we will go in search of a Cardinal!

    • @bertiehardison2689
      @bertiehardison2689 5 років тому +1

      I totally agree. Being an eastern North Carolinian myself, I see numerous Cardinals often. For some reason, this past Friday my back yard was filled with cardinals. I stood there for the longest time just basking in their beauty. The warmer weather we are experiencing has the poor birdies and the flower buds are seriously confused.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      @@bertiehardison2689 What a sight to see, I'm sure!!

  • @tanjak7055
    @tanjak7055 5 років тому

    That was so fun. You have finished so many pretty things and still going strong🙂. I'm so behind on videos but I'm getting there...well little lie because some reason I want to watch videos in alphabetical order and usually I can reach to letter J if I'm lucky and then I need to start from beginning..

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you! So funny about alphabetical order 🤣🤣 that sounds like a lot of work....I've always hated alphabetizing 😆

  • @kpatience6977
    @kpatience6977 5 років тому

    Thank you thank you thank you. Hope my stitchy bugcomes back! HappyNew Year. Which video of yours has the Altoid tin demo?

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      I hope your stitchy bug comes back soon! Sometimes just pulling out all your wips and really looking at them, helps spark the inspiration. I don't actually have a video of how I do the Altoid tins. I think I loosely explain it in a flostube #29. There are so many ways to finish them and if you search youtube, you will find lots of tutorials and pinterest also has lots of ideas. I think The Twisted Stitcher has a tutorial and there is a free pattern and template here : www.victoriasampler.com/Free_Patterns/Needles_and_Scissors.aspx

    • @kpatience6977
      @kpatience6977 5 років тому +1

      Great! I will check those out.

  • @tammys8547
    @tammys8547 2 роки тому

    Where did you find the flag motif on the Happy Everything stitch? I’d like to add that in my future stitch so cute! Thank you!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  2 роки тому +1

      I just made it up! Let me know if you want a close-up of the stitches do you can try to recreate what it did.( It was done such a long time ago so I can't really give you much more than that. If you're on IG, you can DM me and I'll send you a pic

  • @cheryl8280
    @cheryl8280 5 років тому

    I love, love, love those birdhouses and birds at about 23:00. That is exactly one I want to do. As I've lamented before, I live in a virtual craft supply desert!!!! I can't get any patterns here and have to rely on on-line shopping. Oh dear, Oh well!! LOL If you do remember where you got the pattern, could you drop me a line here? Your work is beautiful but it's a shame to hide it all away in a bag in the closet.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Thank you Cheryl! I know the pattern for the birdhouses was from a magazine. I'll have to track down my notes and see which one it's from....I'll let you know

    • @cheryl8280
      @cheryl8280 5 років тому

      @@calico_whimsy Thanks so much. I've been looking on Pinterest but no one is putting their patterns on there anymore. If you do remember which publication the birdhouses were in, at least I could contact them to purchase the issue.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      OK, It's from Cross stitch & Needlework March 2012 issue. It looks like there is a copy for sale on e-bay here www.ebay.com/i/262692292430?chn=ps

  • @violet99car81
    @violet99car81 5 років тому

    You have so many beautiful pieces. How do you get your fabric so crisp and wrinkle free?

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! I usually wash and iron my projects when done and I think because I store them flat, stacked on top of each other, so that helps to keep them wrinkle free. Some of the fabrics are really stiff and some are nice and soft. If you were to see them in real life, some aren't as wrinkle free as they look on camera, because some fabrics are very stubborn.

  • @patsycarpenter5806
    @patsycarpenter5806 5 років тому

    Hi Christine,
    I am with u about Cross Winged Collection.
    I have the The Blue Egret & a white one...a Crane?
    ( my mind is not working at the moment of real names for them.)
    I even have the fabric for the Blue Egret--sigh --if only I would get to them!
    So good to see u posting!!
    Happy New Year
    Patsy

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Hi Patsy! I know the patterns you speak of and they are so pretty! Wait until you see how the Winter Geese are coming along...I absolutely love that pattern and have already promised it to another stitcher when I'm done :) Thank you so much again, for sharing all those gorgeous pattens with me :) Happy New Year!

    • @patsycarpenter5806
      @patsycarpenter5806 5 років тому

      @@calico_whimsy I just remembered, it's the Blue Heron & White Egret....sheesh!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      @@patsycarpenter5806 lol, I knew exactly what you meant 😊

  • @Kiannas_Creaties
    @Kiannas_Creaties 3 роки тому

    Great video and beautiful stitching. I love the backstitched Santa at 14:50. Do you remember which magazine that came from please?

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! It looks like the Santa is from the December 2016 issue of Just Cross Stitch magazine, page 61.. It was part of a Christmas Quilt design by Elizabeth Spurlock. 🎅🎄⛄

    • @Kiannas_Creaties
      @Kiannas_Creaties 3 роки тому

      Thank you! 😃👍🏻

  • @juliesantoro7678
    @juliesantoro7678 2 роки тому

    Can you please tell me which magazine I can find the pattern iam just in love with it its the Ursula Michaels magazine Its the christmas holiday one i live in Italy and ts not easy to found certain patterns I would be so grateful. Thank

    • @juliesantoro7678
      @juliesantoro7678 2 роки тому

      Sorry it the Happy Holiday's

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  2 роки тому

      I can't remember where I originally saw it, but she has a digital pattern of it on her website www.crosstitch.com/search?f=114hapht14

  • @crossstitchboken678
    @crossstitchboken678 5 років тому

    I had to laugh when you said that you realised after 10 years that you forgot to do the backstitching on that Paula Vaughan project. But it does look wonderful even without it. It totally still counts as a finish!

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Yeah, that one still makes me shake my head, lol!

  • @thesunnysouthpaw8821
    @thesunnysouthpaw8821 5 років тому

    Does your friend, stitchonwheels (I think that was her name, or something similar) still cross stitch? the one who was on flosstube and hasnt uploaded a video in forever.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому +1

      No, Christie hasn't cross stitched in a while. She does still do some knitting and stuff, though. I'm sure she will return to it someday and hopefully make more videos when she does!

  • @therockingstitcher
    @therockingstitcher 5 років тому

    I can’t believe I missed this video! Thank you for pointing me in this direction. But I’m afraid I need to unsubscribe now, cause you make me want to stitch all the Dimensions, Lanartes and everything bird related. 😝
    We have 1 finish in common (the 4 seasons from Marjolein) and I have 2 wips that you have stitched (flowers of the month and glory of autumn). I know there will be more of those. Loved your parade so much!!

  • @debbiechittick4755
    @debbiechittick4755 5 років тому

    Why can't it be called a Box of Finishes?

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Exactly!! That sounds so much better! 😊

  • @rowenaizony3178
    @rowenaizony3178 2 роки тому

    Don't tell all your bad secrets LOL

  • @seaweedtotter
    @seaweedtotter 5 років тому

    I will take those Legos off your hands. I have a pretty decent collection, and I am always looking for more. Yes, I am serious. If you like, maybe we can chat about it through email or instagram or something?

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      Probably the biggest reason preventing me from parting with the Legos ( and Playmobil sets) is the fact that I know they are sought after by Lego enthusiasts. I told my, now teen, boys that next summer it would be a great project for them to organize, research the worth and sell them online to earn some money. It will take some time because we have SO many sets, and we will have to analyze if any pieces are missing.

    • @seaweedtotter
      @seaweedtotter 5 років тому

      @@calico_whimsy That is very understandable. Whenever you guys are ready, I would love to hear your prices. Honestly, what I mostly collect is just bulk legos, not sets. As much as I love sets, they can be very expensive and we are already pretty much out of room to put things on display. And I love to actually build with them as opposed to just letting them gather dust. (There are a couple of exceptions, like my Benny's Spaceship Spaceship Spaceship! from the first Lego Movie). So if you have a large lot of loose legos (especially space legos, as that is what I love to build most), I am more than willing to talk prices. :)

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  5 років тому

      I will definitely keep you in mind when "the project" begins!! I will find you on IG if I'm not already following you ;)

  • @cherylrosenthal1719
    @cherylrosenthal1719 3 роки тому

    Do you cross stitch projects for a customer??

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  3 роки тому

      No, I just do it as a hobby because it takes so much time. Are you looking to have someone stitch something for you?

    • @cherylrosenthal1719
      @cherylrosenthal1719 3 роки тому

      @@calico_whimsy yes!! Do u know anyone??

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  3 роки тому

      @@cherylrosenthal1719 I can put the word out! Let me know more specifics of what you want stitched 😊

    • @cherylrosenthal1719
      @cherylrosenthal1719 3 роки тому

      @@calico_whimsy ok.. can you send me your email and I will email you the cross stitch project it is called the tree of Life with sunrise

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  3 роки тому

      @@cherylrosenthal1719 here's my email chris.m.stone@comcast.net 😊

  • @chiarra644
    @chiarra644 2 роки тому

    Why is pinterest not the thing to do?

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  2 роки тому

      I'm not sure what this is referring to? Did I comment about Pinterest in this video? It was a long time ago 😂

    • @chiarra644
      @chiarra644 2 роки тому

      @@calico_whimsy yeah you said you got some free patterns off of pinterest then said even though your not supposed to lol. Love your work btw.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  2 роки тому

      @@chiarra644 Thank you! Oh yeah, I was referring to the fact that there are many patterns on Pinterest that infringe on copyright, and I don't condone that. For ex, using a pattern that someone copied and uploaded to Pinterest without the designer's permision. Pinterest is full of that, sadly. However, if you see a pattern on Pinterest and can trace it back to the designer's website where it is being offered for free, then that is a nice legal way to support our wonderful designers 😊

    • @chiarra644
      @chiarra644 2 роки тому

      @@calico_whimsy Oh thank you so much I did not know that. I haven't gotten any from there I get all mine on etsy, especially from Ukraine designers right now. So now I know. I also get free patterns if any directly from creators websites that get linked to on reddit.

    • @calico_whimsy
      @calico_whimsy  2 роки тому +1

      @@chiarra644 That's great! Etsy has so many great patterns and designers!