Glad you enjoyed it! I agree that it's nice to see this craft being embraced by a wider and more diverse audience. It certainly isn't what it used to be like back when my mom started cross stitch. 😊
Sooo happy you took the leap to floss tube. Great start and look forward to many more. Please share everything…love tutorials to see how others do their crafty thing. Fantastic to see another stitcher from our 🇨🇦 🥰
Thank you! I will do my best to deliver and share. I learned a lot from some awesome UA-camrs and it would be great if I could pay it forward somehow by sharing my own accumulated knowledge. :)
Wonderful first flosstube Ryan. Your mini-projects are fabulous and I loved the idea of a mini-valentine loveletter teabag / sachet thingy. Who doesn't need one of those?
Yipeeeeeeeeeeee! Such a wonderful first video. I loved the unboxing of your needles. So fun watching your face as you opened the sweet packet. Can’t wait for more videos. Tutorials would be fabulous too! Happy stitching, love Nicky xxxxx
Thank you, Nicky! If I manage to do more, there will definitely be more unboxings in them. I love watching people do their 'haul' segments and the reveal adds a fun dimension to it. 😊
yay!! Welcome to the video filming!! Holy cow your finishes of the Jeannette Douglas smalls are so cute. And then you told us that you majored in fashion design. I'm here for it all!
And I'm here for you being here, Michelle! Thank you so much for watching. You were among my very first flosstubes I 'd watched and have been a huge source of inspiration for me. Hope I can deliver on my future smalls! 😊
Welcome to the FlossTube community. Your work is great. I would love to see a WIP or project parade of what you have in progress or even a finish parade of items you have finished in the past.
Ah, you're very kind. Thank you. I might have to do more of a finish parade every flosstube because I tend to be more of a monogamous stitcher and often don't have many WIPs on the go at any one time.
Ryan, your first floss tube was amazing!! Thank you so much for wanting to share your world and talent with us. I can see why you and Ellen are besties, she is AMAZING too! I can't wait for your next video to see what nugget of information you are going to share with us. The needles you ordered from Sajou in France was such a fun and unexpected share. I loved that you shared the unboxing with us. Thank you for allowing us to come into your home and your world. They are both beautiful. Please keep making your videos.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really enjoyed sharing everything and getting to know this wonderful community of makers. And I'll do my best to convince Ellen to make an appearance on my channel! 😊
Oh yay! It was a limited release and she's sold out now, so I'm glad you snagged one. Happy stitching, and I hope I have some decent progress made in time for #2!
You're so kind. Thank you! I'm actually really excited about recording my next one because of all the sweet words people are sharing here. Hopefully it will be forthcoming on the sooner side.
Very nice first flosstube, Ryry! I remember your guest appearance and am glad to see your own video. You have an interesting perspective on stitching and finishing with your fashion design background, so I’m excited to follow along. By the way, I love the color of your walls and your cheerful, cozy office space. Happy stitching!
Thank you so much! And yes, "interesting" is one way to describe my perspective. hehe. I'm still newish to the craft so I'm also curious to see how things will evolve. 😁
After meeting you first on Ellen’s FlossTube, I was thrilled to see that made the plunge into the FlossTube waters. Please continue, this was so enjoyable. Your Jeanette Douglas finishes were amazing. How brilliant to use the muslin from the tea bag. I think you will have so much to offer our stitching community.
I'm truly so grateful for all of the love and support I received from Ellen's subscribers and viewers. I enjoyed the experience so much and am happy I finally got my stitches together to make my own!
Hi Ryan. So nice to meet you!!!! Your first floss tube was amazing!!!! You are a natural. Welcome to the happy stitchy community. I am fairly new here and I can’t say enough about the kind encouraging friends out there! Thank you for jumping in and trying this adventure 😀 love the fact that you love needles.
Hello Ryan! You have a lot to share with the floss tube community. A very cute finish for the Jeanette Douglas mini topiary. So glad Ellen gave you the nudge. Looking forward to many more. Stay safe. Susan from British Columbia.
I thought I commented on your inaugural video weeks ago but my many compliments are not here. (I must have been ruminating on it for a long time and my old brain thought I’d actually typed these thoughts.) I was so inspired by your finishes of the first two mini bouquets by Jeannette Douglas. The elephant biscornu is amazing and adorable. Really enjoyed the whole video. Thanks for sharing! Tricia
Thank you so much for all of the compliments! I'm really glad you enjoyed watching. And "reply" to stuff all the time...and then later realize it was just in my head. I think we're among good company. 😊
One of the best first Flosstubes I've seen! The little envelope finish is so cute and creative! Also think I am finally ready to branch out and try making a biscornu after seeing yours!! Thank you for sharing😊
Oh wow! Thank you so much! And good luck with the biscornu. There are some good videos out there about assembling them. The one I found very helpful was from Peacock & Fig. I hope this link works: ua-cam.com/video/tryFX5Iwvuo/v-deo.html
Loved your first video! I love your little adorable finishes! What a great idea! You said you were interested in needles....I highly recommend Pat's Favorite Tapestry Needles...Pat Carson. They are like butter and easy to thread. Love love them! Thank you for sharing!
I'm glad to hear you like Pat's Favorite. I don't think they're as widely available but I'll have to "add to cart" next time I see them. Thanks for the referral and I'm glad you liked the video 😊
Congratulations Ryan on starting down the FlossTube rabbit hole! I would adore a video showing us how to finish a biscornu. Yours is gorgeous!! And the strawberry too ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Ryan! Love that Jeannette Douglas bouquet. Making it an envelope- totally going to steal that idea! The Sajou shop in Paris is a dream destination of mine. The original founder of the brand (it has changed hands at least once) learned to knit from her grandfather, who learned to knit when he served in one of the world wars- the soldiers darned their own clothing. Curious to know how those needles work out. That sock yarn is gorgeous! Thanks for a fun video! Happy stitching!
Thanks so much for your kind comments! I think the Sajou shop has closed and is now a shop-in-shop inside le Bon Marché. Not a bad place to be, though. And yes,, I think men and knitting intersect several times over the course of history. How lovely to have been taught that craft by one's grandfather, though! I was taught by Mrs. Klim, my Grade 5 teacher. :-/
So pleased to see that you decided to start a channel! Huzzah! I must say, I love that teabag finish! Both beautiful and tremendously creative! I would never have come up with that idea, but I love it! Cheers!
Welcome! Great first flosstube! I'm a Narnia fan too - looking forward to seeing that pattern stitched up. I tend to buy a lot of needles, but not a collector, per se. I just seem to lose them a lot. Ha ha!
Wonderful job on your first flosstube. It was nice & relaxed & not too long. I like your approach of using what you have for finishing - the sachet was just perfect.
Hi Ryan! I admire anyone who takes the leap on doing FlossTubes and you did great! Color of Water appears to have redeemed itself and looks fabulous. Referencing needles: do you collect the needle/pins ephemera - there are some fun ones out there. Also, the Japanese celebrate Hari-Kuyo, Festival of Broken Needles - very fascinating traditions around needles and needlework practices in general. Anyway- I’ll stop with the Chatty Cathy (not my name 😆). I hope to see you and your progress again soon. Cheers.
Hey, this is a safe place for chatting! You've probably figured that I can go on and on about pretty much nothing. hehe. I don't collect any ephemera long those lines but I'll definitely be investigating this Hari-Kuyo. Thanks for the tip! Cheers!
Love your small envelope finish as well as your berry, etc. Lovely work. Also enjoyed your unboxing. The needles are fun and I look forward to hearing your review. Have fun with your Narnia stitch along. I will be “watching along”
Thank you so much! And yes, I'll have to do a needle recap at some point but it might be only to say "yeah, they all work" haha. And I've already used the expression WAL (watch-a-long). Now we need to get out there and promote it! hehe
Oh my Gosh, Ellen convinced you!!!!! Yay ,so glad to see you doing flosstube. I told her a while ago " When our we going to see Ryan". Your flosstube with her was great. Welcome. I haven't watched yet I was so excited that I wanted to write first.
Love your first flosstube and look forward to seeing more. Your finishes are great. I especially loved the repurposed tea bag. And the framing of the Queen Bee is perfect! Not having to pay a fortune for it is just an added bonus. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! And yes, I agree...I'd rather throw my money at charts and supplies than a frame. Maybe that's why I'm so keen on the little finishes, I guess.
Nice to meet you RyRy. Your work is beautiful! I cross stitch, sew, quilt, knit and spin yarn so will look forward to seeing your various needle art works. I’m starting with your first video and will watch the other 3 to get caught up.
Thank you so much, Margo! And you're a spinner, too? That's awesome. I tried my hand at it years ago but I don't think I really knew what I was doing so I didn't stick with it. Maybe I'll try again. :)
Great to see you again! I’m so glad you took the plunge. You’re stitching is fabulous, and your finishing looks equally fabulous. The little envelope sachet tea bag holder finish is adorable - how creative! Thanks for sharing, I look forward to watching you again!
Great video! Loved your finishing. I think the word you were looking for was Millinery Needles 😊. Aka Hat making needles LOL. Love your curiosity on needles. I have a collection of needles you wouldn’t believe - I can’t believe I have them all either LOL. Look forward to your next video.
Ryan!!! Awesome premiere Flosstube! Your finishes are beautiful. Using a Mariage Freres sachet for the muslin is inspired! (The Rouge Bourbon is my favorite and would smell heavenly) I’m really looking forward to seeing what else you plan to share in future videos.
Ooo Rouge Bourbon a roibos! And yes, I'm on their website right now. I'm convinced stitchers are really a network of enablers. hehe. The tea inside is Eros...fitting for Valentine's Day...but I think my fave might be Marco Polo.
I enjoyed your first episode. Of course, now I have to check out Sajou. I also loved seeing your colorful socks. I love knitting socks and feel one can never have too many hand knit socks, especially when living in New England winters. I look forward to your next episode and hearing all about your stitching journey.
OH yes, New England can get quite brutal in the winter. This year has been exceptionally cold. Hope you've got lots of socks to keep you cozy and warm!
A fantastic first Flosstube Ryan! Your finishing of the beautiful biscornu was perfect, as was your other smalls. Your design background is evident in these! Come back soon. Hugs from Northern Ireland ☘💚
Glad The Colors of Water came out of stitching jail. Your progress looks amazing. I’ve read Chronicles of Narnia many times as well. Loved seeing you in Ellen’s video, and now I’m going to binge your videos. Happy stitching! 🧵🪡
So glad you took the plunge Ryan and made a floss tube video. I really enjoyed hearing about your projects and loved your Historische Stickmuster piece. I think you will like it more and more as you go along and the contrast will make more sense when you have more squares completed. The pattern is on my wish list. I am currently working on the Quaker's Hometown and would love to hear your thoughts on silk threads! All the best!!
Thank you for watching, and I definitely look forward to watching adding more to the Colors of Water. I'll have to check out Quaker's Hometown to see if I should add it to my wish list too! 😄
Late to the party. Just found you from stitch man Darcy. I love your queen Bee, and all things bee. I have Bern looking at this stitch. Its beautiful done up. Ill have to get the pattern. Thank you for letting me into your home. Love the wall color. Nichola Park man is so smart and talented, I love her. Continue the beautiful work. God Bless.
Hi Cynthia! No one is ever late to my party, so welcome! Do you know Caroline from Off the Grid Needlearts? She showed a bee piece she was stitching and I fell in love with hers but settled on Queen Bee. Check out The Bee Cottage series by Sweetheart Tree and you should definitely find something that makes you happy. All the best, thank you so much for watching, and happy stitching!
Hi RyRy! Glad to see you on FlossTube!!! I sat down to stitch and watch and wouldn’t you know it, I’m working on Jeanette Douglas today too! We’re twins! Hope to see more from you.
Congratulations Ryan on your first Flosstube! I very much enjoyed it. Love your full finishes and especially the idea for the envelope for the February mini-bouquet. I also love Sajou and splurged on a pair of their beautiful scissors as a gift to self. I’m so looking forward to your future videos.
Amazing first Flosstube vid, Ryan! So happy Ellen’s encourage hit home. You’re a natural. Your stitching is beautiful and your finishing is inspired. Can’t wait to see more of everything!! 🥰🥰 ❤️, Gwyneth.
Awww thank you so much! I'm very fortunate to have Ellen in my life. And she's definitely had a big hand in my stitching. Looking forward to sharing more!
I’m late to the party, but great first video! I’m going to watch the others that you’ve done as well. I wanted to say that I used to use that soft synthetic seam binding to bind the edges of ALL my cross stitch fabrics many years ago. Back then no one serged fabric for you and it was always just raw edges when you bought it. Anyway I’m not sure why you feel you need to iron your piece when you’re moving your snap or hoop, but I do not. I don’t iron until my piece is finished. Also, that little sachet envelope is the cutest thing and amazingly creative!! Finally, please know that there are lots of Etsy sellers that sell Sajou items with reasonable shipping! It’s really the only way to buy their scissors, etc.
No one is ever late to my parties, so thank you for dropping in! Thank you also for the Sajou suggestion about Etsy. That's great to know. In the meantime, I'll likely be bugging my friends who live in Paris to pop by their shop inside le Bon Marché and grab me what my heart desires. 🥰 And regarding the ironing, it might be just a habit of mine to keep on top of the wrinkle and hoop marks. I know it really isn't necessary but I enjoy ironing and I love seeing it so crisp and smooth. I will definitely be very careful with my project that has the bound edges, though. :)
Loved your first floss tube Ryan 💖 all done on all your beautiful finishes , looking forward to seeing more videos and your progress on your projects xxxx
Ryan, we definitely need you on FlossTube! Thanks to Ellen for introducing you. I have a feeling you have a lot to contribute to the community. Congrats on #1!
So so happy to see you here Ryan ! Bravo . I look forward to hearing about your stitching journey and design background, and if you are inclined to share your finishing inspirations, I think tutorials are a great idea. I really loved your sweet hearts envelope. I want to know how to do that ! Also, I've been looking at the Colors of Water but sadly I can't understand German....So looking forward to meeting you at StitchNorth! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! I made up the envelope as it went along but I'll do my best to develop a more concrete approach for my next attempt at it. And regarding the Colors of Water, don't let the language issue keep you away. I access their website through my internet browser and it has a "translate" feature. It does an excellent job at changing things to english. And the chart is essentially symbols that match to floss numbers in either Soie d/Algers, Anchor, or DMC. The language of stitching is universal! 😉
Enjoyed your 1st floss tube episode. Loved the tea bag idea! Looking forward to getting to know you better and see what all your are stitching. Wishing you loads of happy stitching time!
Great first episode, Ryan! That tea bag finish is AMAZING. How did you even think of that?! I think you need to change the name of your channel to RyRy McGuyVER. Able to make amazing finishes with anything on hand! 😊 Looking forward to seeing more of your projects.
Oooo that's a great idea with the name! And I do enjoy making things with the stuff on hand. I think the idea came because that particular tea is a very floral one and I thought it could be a nice scent for a sachet. Then seeing the tea bags again made me go hmmmmm...I wonder. :)
Welcome to Flosstube!! I loved your video. Also I think my stitching has almost as much pet fur as floss, so, ya know. Looking forward to seeing more from you! Also your little book nook there is Goals. :)
Awwww thank you so much! I gave it a good KonMari last year and it's definitely sparking joy for me. 😁 And yup...I think it's quite common for many stitchers to have pet DNA woven into their works. hehe
Bravo! Well done! Completely enjoyable and informative. And thank you for a conscientious set up that allows to us to look into your eyes. 😎 Personally, I would love to see a flosstube about using silks. I spent last year building a stash but have yet to adventure into stitching with them.
I'm so happy you enjoyed the flosstube! That really means a lot to me. And I hope every edition will bring improvements. 😊 About the silks, I'd love to chat about that but it will be strictly from a beginner/novice perspective and the things that I've learned on the early part of my journey. I may also build some playlists that share some of my favourite resources and tutorials too because there are some excellent ones.
Great 1st floss tube. I look forward to the next one. I'd love to learn more about stitching with silk. I'd like to hear more about the tea pocket too. This would make really cute Christmas decorations using the countdown designs and put goodies in them.
Thank you so much! And what a wonderful idea for a set of countdown decorations! Looks like I better start on that now if I want it finished in time for December. 😉
Well done. You are sure to be a hit. I would love to learn from you about stitching with silks...I haven't tried it yet but plan to soon. Fun unboxing. Very unique with it being needles. Great job.
Yeah, unique may be the right word. I should have a really nice parcel coming my way very soon, so I'll save it for my next recording if I can manage to hold off. And thank you so much for watching!
Saw your post on Friday Off the Grid (I think that was the group) and decided to take a peak. Really enjoyed your first video. Must say, tho, I found myself looking for dog hair EVERYWHERE on the piece I'm stitching whilst watching! I also love Chronicles of Narnia. Intro'd my students to the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe almost every year. We had such fun with it. Looking forward to your next video. Happy stitching! Steph
Aw thanks! And yeah, I had no idea I had dog and cat hairs on everything. The plucking was also probably a nervous thing. And sounds like your students have an awesome teacher. 😉
So nice to see more men showing us their talent in the stitching world. Really enjoyed this ...
Glad you enjoyed it! I agree that it's nice to see this craft being embraced by a wider and more diverse audience. It certainly isn't what it used to be like back when my mom started cross stitch. 😊
Ryan, I enjoyed your first video. You did a nice job with the Sajou unboxing.
A little obsessed with the needle de-enveloping! Very nice to see what you are into making.
hahaha thanks!!! I had wanted to order from Sajou for a while so I was super excited when I found something with reasonable shipping costs. 😉
Great video👍. Thank you!🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🥳
HI RYAN. I WAS JUST WONDERING THIS MORNING WHEN WE WOULD SEE YOUR FLOSSTUBE. YES IM SHOUTING
I love it when you shout! DON'T STOP!!!
Sooo happy you took the leap to floss tube. Great start and look forward to many more. Please share everything…love tutorials to see how others do their crafty thing. Fantastic to see another stitcher from our 🇨🇦 🥰
Thank you! I will do my best to deliver and share. I learned a lot from some awesome UA-camrs and it would be great if I could pay it forward somehow by sharing my own accumulated knowledge. :)
Absolutely loving the envelope finish on the February topiary! Your stitching is beautiful.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful first flosstube Ryan. Your mini-projects are fabulous and I loved the idea of a mini-valentine loveletter teabag / sachet thingy. Who doesn't need one of those?
I know, right??? It's a necessity!
Wonderful!! Encore encore!❤️❤️❤️❤️
You see? All of that support and encouragement didn't go to waste! I owe everything to you.
Happy to see you her. How could a bestie of Ellen’s not be totally captivating?!
Ellen keeps very good company. hehe
Woohoo!!! Only sat down now to watch this. Welcome!!!!!
Yup! I did it! After all this time. And thank you for the welcome! It's nice to be among such excellent company.
Yipeeeeeeeeeeee! Such a wonderful first video. I loved the unboxing of your needles. So fun watching your face as you opened the sweet packet. Can’t wait for more videos. Tutorials would be fabulous too! Happy stitching, love Nicky xxxxx
Thanks for sharing and introducing him to all of us on IG 🌹🌹
Thank you, Nicky! If I manage to do more, there will definitely be more unboxings in them. I love watching people do their 'haul' segments and the reveal adds a fun dimension to it. 😊
yay!! Welcome to the video filming!! Holy cow your finishes of the Jeannette Douglas smalls are so cute. And then you told us that you majored in fashion design. I'm here for it all!
And I'm here for you being here, Michelle! Thank you so much for watching. You were among my very first flosstubes I 'd watched and have been a huge source of inspiration for me. Hope I can deliver on my future smalls! 😊
Welcome to the FlossTube community. Your work is great. I would love to see a WIP or project parade of what you have in progress or even a finish parade of items you have finished in the past.
Ah, you're very kind. Thank you. I might have to do more of a finish parade every flosstube because I tend to be more of a monogamous stitcher and often don't have many WIPs on the go at any one time.
Ryan, your first floss tube was amazing!! Thank you so much for wanting to share your world and talent with us. I can see why you and Ellen are besties, she is AMAZING too! I can't wait for your next video to see what nugget of information you are going to share with us. The needles you ordered from Sajou in France was such a fun and unexpected share. I loved that you shared the unboxing with us. Thank you for allowing us to come into your home and your world. They are both beautiful. Please keep making your videos.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really enjoyed sharing everything and getting to know this wonderful community of makers. And I'll do my best to convince Ellen to make an appearance on my channel! 😊
From guest host with Ellen to your very own channel!! Bravo👏🏼👏🏼
🎉🎈1🎈🎉 congratulations.
Can’t wait for #2
I also joined the Narnia SAL
Oh yay! It was a limited release and she's sold out now, so I'm glad you snagged one. Happy stitching, and I hope I have some decent progress made in time for #2!
So enjoyable! Please continue to share your projects with us wherever you have time. Keep it fun for yourself too.
You're so kind. Thank you! I'm actually really excited about recording my next one because of all the sweet words people are sharing here. Hopefully it will be forthcoming on the sooner side.
Your stitching is wonderful. Your first flosstube was very nice. I'll be seeing you again!! Happy stitching.
Thank you so much!
Very nice first flosstube, Ryry! I remember your guest appearance and am glad to see your own video. You have an interesting perspective on stitching and finishing with your fashion design background, so I’m excited to follow along. By the way, I love the color of your walls and your cheerful, cozy office space. Happy stitching!
Thank you so much! And yes, "interesting" is one way to describe my perspective. hehe. I'm still newish to the craft so I'm also curious to see how things will evolve. 😁
Hi Ryan! So glad to see you again. Thanks for sharing.
After meeting you first on Ellen’s FlossTube, I was thrilled to see that made the plunge into the FlossTube waters. Please continue, this was so enjoyable. Your Jeanette Douglas finishes were amazing. How brilliant to use the muslin from the tea bag. I think you will have so much to offer our stitching community.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope I can keep up with expectations for future videos! 😊
Glad you took all the suggestions to do your own channel! I know it will be great!
I'm truly so grateful for all of the love and support I received from Ellen's subscribers and viewers. I enjoyed the experience so much and am happy I finally got my stitches together to make my own!
Awesome video. I love the little love letter envelope. I'm imagening some glamorous star using it as a purse in an award show a-la Lizzo.
HAHA That's exactly true! I wonder if she wants me to make her one. 😉
Welcome Ryan! Glad to see you on your own channel. Looking forward to next video.
Thank you! I'm looking forward to making the next video so fingers crossed it won't be too far in the future.
Hi Ryan. So nice to meet you!!!! Your first floss tube was amazing!!!! You are a natural. Welcome to the happy stitchy community. I am fairly new here and I can’t say enough about the kind encouraging friends out there! Thank you for jumping in and trying this adventure 😀 love the fact that you love needles.
You're so kind. Thank you! And yes, I'm finding the community super awesome and supporting. I feel very lucky to be a part of it. 😊
Happy to get in on the ground floor. When you are famous, I'll be able to say I knew you when! Looking forward to more!
Well hello, Sally! And yes, you can say "Oh, him? Yeah, we go way back." 😄
Hello Ryan! You have a lot to share with the floss tube community. A very cute finish for the Jeanette Douglas mini topiary. So glad Ellen gave you the nudge. Looking forward to many more. Stay safe. Susan from British Columbia.
Thank you so much, Susan! Much appreciated.
Great enabling….you got me thinking about doing all the Jeanette Douglas mini freebies into strawberries 🤣
Oh you absolute should! They're sooooo super fast to stitch that I really didn't mind taking the time to turn it into a strawberry.
I thought I commented on your inaugural video weeks ago but my many compliments are not here. (I must have been ruminating on it for a long time and my old brain thought I’d actually typed these thoughts.) I was so inspired by your finishes of the first two mini bouquets by Jeannette Douglas. The elephant biscornu is amazing and adorable. Really enjoyed the whole video. Thanks for sharing! Tricia
Thank you so much for all of the compliments! I'm really glad you enjoyed watching. And "reply" to stuff all the time...and then later realize it was just in my head. I think we're among good company. 😊
One of the best first Flosstubes I've seen! The little envelope finish is so cute and creative! Also think I am finally ready to branch out and try making a biscornu after seeing yours!! Thank you for sharing😊
Oh wow! Thank you so much! And good luck with the biscornu. There are some good videos out there about assembling them. The one I found very helpful was from Peacock & Fig. I hope this link works: ua-cam.com/video/tryFX5Iwvuo/v-deo.html
Loved your first video! I love your little adorable finishes! What a great idea! You said you were interested in needles....I highly recommend Pat's Favorite Tapestry Needles...Pat Carson. They are like butter and easy to thread. Love love them! Thank you for sharing!
I'm glad to hear you like Pat's Favorite. I don't think they're as widely available but I'll have to "add to cart" next time I see them. Thanks for the referral and I'm glad you liked the video 😊
You’re so lovely to listen to, great first video. Fab projects and your finishing is beautiful! Hope you carry on making flosstubes. 💫
You're very kind. Thank you so much!
Great first video. Love your finishes!
I'm glad you liked them!
Congratulations Ryan on starting down the FlossTube rabbit hole! I would adore a video showing us how to finish a biscornu. Yours is gorgeous!! And the strawberry too ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words! I think this will be a year of small finishes for me, so look forward to many more in the future. 😊
Looking forward to watching more of your videos!
Great flosstube ! Love it . Looking forward to the biscornu video . Thanks for making this video. Have a nice week !
Thank you! You too!
Hi Ryan! Love that Jeannette Douglas bouquet. Making it an envelope- totally going to steal that idea! The Sajou shop in Paris is a dream destination of mine. The original founder of the brand (it has changed hands at least once) learned to knit from her grandfather, who learned to knit when he served in one of the world wars- the soldiers darned their own clothing. Curious to know how those needles work out. That sock yarn is gorgeous! Thanks for a fun video! Happy stitching!
Thanks so much for your kind comments! I think the Sajou shop has closed and is now a shop-in-shop inside le Bon Marché. Not a bad place to be, though. And yes,, I think men and knitting intersect several times over the course of history. How lovely to have been taught that craft by one's grandfather, though! I was taught by Mrs. Klim, my Grade 5 teacher. :-/
So pleased to see that you decided to start a channel! Huzzah!
I must say, I love that teabag finish! Both beautiful and tremendously creative! I would never have come up with that idea, but I love it! Cheers!
Thank you so much! And necessity is indeed the mother of invention...it was the only fabric I had handy that was light enough. 😁
Welcome! Great first flosstube! I'm a Narnia fan too - looking forward to seeing that pattern stitched up. I tend to buy a lot of needles, but not a collector, per se. I just seem to lose them a lot. Ha ha!
Oh I'm definitely not a collector either. haha. Rather, I'm new to the game here and am having fun exploring all the different needles on the market.
Wonderful job on your first flosstube. It was nice & relaxed & not too long. I like your approach of using what you have for finishing - the sachet was just perfect.
Aw thanks! And don't get me wrong...I've got plenty of stuff in my stash. haha. But it's definitely nice to actually put it to use.
Wonderful first flosstube! Subscribed so I wont miss a thing. Happy Stitching!! Felicia 😊
Thank you so much, Felicia! And happy stitching to you, too!
Hi Ryan! I admire anyone who takes the leap on doing FlossTubes and you did great! Color of Water appears to have redeemed itself and looks fabulous. Referencing needles: do you collect the needle/pins ephemera - there are some fun ones out there. Also, the Japanese celebrate Hari-Kuyo, Festival of Broken Needles - very fascinating traditions around needles and needlework practices in general. Anyway- I’ll stop with the Chatty Cathy (not my name 😆). I hope to see you and your progress again soon. Cheers.
Hey, this is a safe place for chatting! You've probably figured that I can go on and on about pretty much nothing. hehe. I don't collect any ephemera long those lines but I'll definitely be investigating this Hari-Kuyo. Thanks for the tip! Cheers!
So glad you decided to make a floss tube, really enjoyed watching. Look forward to your next one soon ☺️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your small envelope finish as well as your berry, etc. Lovely work. Also enjoyed your unboxing. The needles are fun and I look forward to hearing your review. Have fun with your Narnia stitch along. I will be “watching along”
Thank you so much! And yes, I'll have to do a needle recap at some point but it might be only to say "yeah, they all work" haha. And I've already used the expression WAL (watch-a-long). Now we need to get out there and promote it! hehe
Love your work. I'm not a knitter but I love your socks. Looking forward to more flosstubes.
Well done, really enjoying your first video. Hope we can go on a lovely sewing journey.
Looking forward to it!
Great video love your ffo’s they are beautiful 🤩 have a wonderful day and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩
Thank you so much and same to you!
I loved your first Flosstube video, all the pieces you stitched/are stitching are gorgeous. Looking forward to your updates…
Thank you so much!
Oh my Gosh, Ellen convinced you!!!!! Yay ,so glad to see you doing flosstube. I told her a while ago " When our we going to see Ryan". Your flosstube with her was great. Welcome. I haven't watched yet I was so excited that I wanted to write first.
Thank you for the welcome, and happy viewing! I hope there's something here that tickles our fancy.
yes, how happy I am! What a premiere!🥰🥰🥰
Great 1st video Ryan! I’ll be watching the rest of them. Happy Stitching!
Thank you so much, Marlene! Greatly appreciated.
Love your first flosstube and look forward to seeing more. Your finishes are great. I especially loved the repurposed tea bag. And the framing of the Queen Bee is perfect! Not having to pay a fortune for it is just an added bonus. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! And yes, I agree...I'd rather throw my money at charts and supplies than a frame. Maybe that's why I'm so keen on the little finishes, I guess.
Nice to meet you RyRy. Your work is beautiful! I cross stitch, sew, quilt, knit and spin yarn so will look forward to seeing your various needle art works. I’m starting with your first video and will watch the other 3 to get caught up.
Thank you so much, Margo! And you're a spinner, too? That's awesome. I tried my hand at it years ago but I don't think I really knew what I was doing so I didn't stick with it. Maybe I'll try again. :)
Great to see you again! I’m so glad you took the plunge. You’re stitching is fabulous, and your finishing looks equally fabulous. The little envelope sachet tea bag holder finish is adorable - how creative! Thanks for sharing, I look forward to watching you again!
Hi Sarah! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I look forward to filming the next one!
Great video! Loved your finishing. I think the word you were looking for was Millinery Needles 😊. Aka Hat making needles LOL. Love your curiosity on needles. I have a collection of needles you wouldn’t believe - I can’t believe I have them all either LOL. Look forward to your next video.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! And it's always nice meeting someone with common interests. 😊
Ryan!!! Awesome premiere Flosstube! Your finishes are beautiful. Using a Mariage Freres sachet for the muslin is inspired! (The Rouge Bourbon is my favorite and would smell heavenly) I’m really looking forward to seeing what else you plan to share in future videos.
Ooo Rouge Bourbon a roibos! And yes, I'm on their website right now. I'm convinced stitchers are really a network of enablers. hehe. The tea inside is Eros...fitting for Valentine's Day...but I think my fave might be Marco Polo.
I enjoyed your first episode. Of course, now I have to check out Sajou. I also loved seeing your colorful socks. I love knitting socks and feel one can never have too many hand knit socks, especially when living in New England winters. I look forward to your next episode and hearing all about your stitching journey.
OH yes, New England can get quite brutal in the winter. This year has been exceptionally cold. Hope you've got lots of socks to keep you cozy and warm!
A fantastic first Flosstube Ryan! Your finishing of the beautiful biscornu was perfect, as was your other smalls. Your design background is evident in these! Come back soon. Hugs from Northern Ireland ☘💚
Thank you so much for your kind words! I think the Flosstube bug has bitten and I look forward to doing another one.
Wonderful video!!! Can hardly wait for your next one and to learn more about you.
Thank you so much!
Glad The Colors of Water came out of stitching jail. Your progress looks amazing. I’ve read Chronicles of Narnia many times as well. Loved seeing you in Ellen’s video, and now I’m going to binge your videos. Happy stitching! 🧵🪡
Thank you so much, Suzanne! I can't wait to record another one with Ellen, perhaps for the one-year anniversary of our appearance together. :)
Great first video - loved all your projects and really look forward to watching episode number two!!!!!
Thank you! I appreciate that so much.
You were fantastic! Just subscribed.💜
Yay! Thank you!
So glad you took the plunge Ryan and made a floss tube video. I really enjoyed hearing about your projects and loved your Historische Stickmuster piece. I think you will like it more and more as you go along and the contrast will make more sense when you have more squares completed. The pattern is on my wish list. I am currently working on the Quaker's Hometown and would love to hear your thoughts on silk threads! All the best!!
Thank you for watching, and I definitely look forward to watching adding more to the Colors of Water. I'll have to check out Quaker's Hometown to see if I should add it to my wish list too! 😄
Great first Floss Tube session. Your stitching and finishing is really well done. Please tell us a little more about yourself. Thank you!
You're very kind. Thank you! I look forward to connecting more with this wonderful community.
Late to the party. Just found you from stitch man Darcy. I love your queen Bee, and all things bee. I have Bern looking at this stitch. Its beautiful done up. Ill have to get the pattern. Thank you for letting me into your home. Love the wall color. Nichola Park man is so smart and talented, I love her. Continue the beautiful work. God Bless.
Hi Cynthia! No one is ever late to my party, so welcome! Do you know Caroline from Off the Grid Needlearts? She showed a bee piece she was stitching and I fell in love with hers but settled on Queen Bee. Check out The Bee Cottage series by Sweetheart Tree and you should definitely find something that makes you happy. All the best, thank you so much for watching, and happy stitching!
Hi Ryan! I'm your 193rd subscriber!!! Loved your finishes and WIPs!
Yay! Thank you! I'm actually kind of shocked that anyone has subscribed so I appreciate it entirely.
Congratulations! Great video! Thank you Ryan.
Glad you liked it!
Great video Ryan!! Can’t wait to see your next one. This was a lot of fun and great finishes too. I subscribed and hit the bell 🛎❤️❤️
You're so kind! Thank you!!! Now I need to get to work on getting that bell to ring for you! 😁
I really enjoyed your video...I stitched while I watched...looking forward to more ❤
Thank you! Maybe I'll have to do a stitch-with-me one day. 😊
Hi RyRy! Glad to see you on FlossTube!!! I sat down to stitch and watch and wouldn’t you know it, I’m working on Jeanette Douglas today too! We’re twins! Hope to see more from you.
Yay! Those mini-bouquets are so sweet! It's so great seeing everyone's versions of them.
Congratulations Ryan on your first Flosstube! I very much enjoyed it. Love your full finishes and especially the idea for the envelope for the February mini-bouquet. I also love Sajou and splurged on a pair of their beautiful scissors as a gift to self. I’m so looking forward to your future videos.
You deserve beautiful scissors! And thank you so much for watching!
Welcome Ryan! Glad to have you on my watch list!
That's such a nice thing to say! Thank you!
Great first flosstube. Looking forward to more.
Thanks! Let's hope I have enough crafting on the go to keep it up!
Superb stitching! Can't wait to see more.
Very soon!
Yay you made your own FlossTube!!!
I just saw that you're a Flosstuber, too! Just subscribed! 😊
@@RyRyMcGuy thanks Ryan!
Amazing first Flosstube vid, Ryan! So happy Ellen’s encourage hit home. You’re a natural. Your stitching is beautiful and your finishing is inspired. Can’t wait to see more of everything!! 🥰🥰 ❤️, Gwyneth.
Awww thank you so much! I'm very fortunate to have Ellen in my life. And she's definitely had a big hand in my stitching. Looking forward to sharing more!
I’m late to the party, but great first video! I’m going to watch the others that you’ve done as well. I wanted to say that I used to use that soft synthetic seam binding to bind the edges of ALL my cross stitch fabrics many years ago. Back then no one serged fabric for you and it was always just raw edges when you bought it. Anyway I’m not sure why you feel you need to iron your piece when you’re moving your snap or hoop, but I do not. I don’t iron until my piece is finished. Also, that little sachet envelope is the cutest thing and amazingly creative!! Finally, please know that there are lots of Etsy sellers that sell Sajou items with reasonable shipping! It’s really the only way to buy their scissors, etc.
No one is ever late to my parties, so thank you for dropping in! Thank you also for the Sajou suggestion about Etsy. That's great to know. In the meantime, I'll likely be bugging my friends who live in Paris to pop by their shop inside le Bon Marché and grab me what my heart desires. 🥰 And regarding the ironing, it might be just a habit of mine to keep on top of the wrinkle and hoop marks. I know it really isn't necessary but I enjoy ironing and I love seeing it so crisp and smooth. I will definitely be very careful with my project that has the bound edges, though. :)
Loved your first floss tube Ryan 💖 all done on all your beautiful finishes , looking forward to seeing more videos and your progress on your projects xxxx
Thanks so much! 😊
Love love love!
Fabulous first video, look forward to many more.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ryan, we definitely need you on FlossTube! Thanks to Ellen for introducing you. I have a feeling you have a lot to contribute to the community. Congrats on #1!
Aw thanks! And let's hope #2 goes forth with not as many UM's. haha
I enjoyed this video so much! I look forward to the next one and to see all your projects.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So so happy to see you here Ryan ! Bravo . I look forward to hearing about your stitching journey and design background, and if you are inclined to share your finishing inspirations, I think tutorials are a great idea. I really loved your sweet hearts envelope. I want to know how to do that ! Also, I've been looking at the Colors of Water but sadly I can't understand German....So looking forward to meeting you at StitchNorth! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! I made up the envelope as it went along but I'll do my best to develop a more concrete approach for my next attempt at it. And regarding the Colors of Water, don't let the language issue keep you away. I access their website through my internet browser and it has a "translate" feature. It does an excellent job at changing things to english. And the chart is essentially symbols that match to floss numbers in either Soie d/Algers, Anchor, or DMC. The language of stitching is universal! 😉
@@RyRyMcGuy thanks for the response Ryan. Indeed, the language of stitching is universal ;-)
Enjoyed your 1st floss tube episode. Loved the tea bag idea! Looking forward to getting to know you better and see what all your are stitching. Wishing you loads of happy stitching time!
Thanks so much! 😊 And same to you!
Fantastic 1st video! Looking forward to seeing many more :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great first episode, Ryan! That tea bag finish is AMAZING. How did you even think of that?! I think you need to change the name of your channel to RyRy McGuyVER. Able to make amazing finishes with anything on hand! 😊 Looking forward to seeing more of your projects.
Oooo that's a great idea with the name! And I do enjoy making things with the stuff on hand. I think the idea came because that particular tea is a very floral one and I thought it could be a nice scent for a sachet. Then seeing the tea bags again made me go hmmmmm...I wonder. :)
Welcome to Flosstube!! I loved your video. Also I think my stitching has almost as much pet fur as floss, so, ya know. Looking forward to seeing more from you! Also your little book nook there is Goals. :)
Awwww thank you so much! I gave it a good KonMari last year and it's definitely sparking joy for me. 😁 And yup...I think it's quite common for many stitchers to have pet DNA woven into their works. hehe
Bravo! Well done! Completely enjoyable and informative. And thank you for a conscientious set up that allows to us to look into your eyes. 😎 Personally, I would love to see a flosstube about using silks. I spent last year building a stash but have yet to adventure into stitching with them.
I'm so happy you enjoyed the flosstube! That really means a lot to me. And I hope every edition will bring improvements. 😊 About the silks, I'd love to chat about that but it will be strictly from a beginner/novice perspective and the things that I've learned on the early part of my journey. I may also build some playlists that share some of my favourite resources and tutorials too because there are some excellent ones.
Terrific first flosstube, hope it’s the first of many to come!!!
Great flosstube 😃 So many beautiful projects.❤️
Thank you! 😊 And that's actually the crux of the problem...there are so many beautiful designs out there and just not enough time to stitch them all!
@@RyRyMcGuy LOL! That’s why this hobby is half crafting and the other half collecting 😉
Yay!! I loved your first episode. I want to get a huge needle book too. And I want to hear more about your fashion design training 🥰
Of course! And speaking of needle books, I can't wait to share my newest Etsy acquisition. It's everything and more!
Can't wait to see more videos from you!
Yay! Thank you!
Ryan! I just got this video and you’ve had it out for 9 days! I’m so glad I found it! You did an awesome job and I hope to see many more!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! I think I've been bit by the Flosstube bug so definitely more ahead! 😊
You’re a natural!
Yay! So happy to see you on flosstube.
Great first video! I can't wait for more. Your finishes are adorable. I especially love your purple walls and yellow shelves!
Thank you! And I think we can blame my video for those colours. They'll likely be different in the next video. hehe
Oh my word, your video is so enjoyable! I love what you did with the February Jeanette Douglas design. Perfection!
I'm so happy you liked my little finish. I swear I didn't know where I'd end up with it. The rest of them will certainly be an adventure.
Great 1st floss tube. I look forward to the next one. I'd love to learn more about stitching with silk. I'd like to hear more about the tea pocket too. This would make really cute Christmas decorations using the countdown designs and put goodies in them.
Thank you so much! And what a wonderful idea for a set of countdown decorations! Looks like I better start on that now if I want it finished in time for December. 😉
Well done. You are sure to be a hit. I would love to learn from you about stitching with silks...I haven't tried it yet but plan to soon. Fun unboxing. Very unique with it being needles. Great job.
Yeah, unique may be the right word. I should have a really nice parcel coming my way very soon, so I'll save it for my next recording if I can manage to hold off. And thank you so much for watching!
Saw your post on Friday Off the Grid (I think that was the group) and decided to take a peak. Really enjoyed your first video. Must say, tho, I found myself looking for dog hair EVERYWHERE on the piece I'm stitching whilst watching! I also love Chronicles of Narnia. Intro'd my students to the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe almost every year. We had such fun with it. Looking forward to your next video. Happy stitching! Steph
Aw thanks! And yeah, I had no idea I had dog and cat hairs on everything. The plucking was also probably a nervous thing. And sounds like your students have an awesome teacher. 😉
Great job! Can’t wait for your future videos. Congrats.