Happy world cross stitch day Jess! Love that Gera faun WIP, and the linen colour is perfect. And your mum is so talented too, such a beautiful bird bag.
I can't believe I missed world cross stitch day - but every day should be spent getting some stitches in!! She's very clever - already had a few enquiries for one of the bird fabric bags!
Jess, you are absolutely delightful. Thank you so much for the kind shout out. It is very much appreciated. You have lovely projects and I will definitely return.
Love watching your videos - your projects are beautiful. Can’t believe you were able to get so much done while on holiday! The bird project bag is gorgeous. Your mother does great work!
Hi Jess, welcome back! Your projects are beautiful! I’m astounded by the amount of stitching you got done on vacation. I always bring knitting or stitching with me but never get much done. The bird project bag is fantastic. I’m not surprised your mom’s bags sold fast - I always enjoy seeing what she’s made you.
Thanks Karen! Yes plenty of travel time helps!! I have been keeping her busy with bag making - she loves fabrics and sewing... so figured she might as well be able to keep funding the fabric stash! 😁
Thanks for sharing your lovely stitching, your Satsuma pieces are so colorful and fun and you seem to get them finished in record time. The bird project bag is so beautiful and would be perfect for any project.
I think I used to be able to get a city done within a month - but this one is slightly longer - no longer a one-project stitcher! Want to show it some love tho and get it on the wall with the others! Thank you for watching!
Lovely to have you back Jess. Sounds like a fabulous holiday. Your submarine is so cool! Loving your Afternoon of the Faun. Very tempted to buy it! Your Mum's project bag is very cool. I love that bird fabric.
It’s absolutely no surprise your mum’s bags are selling- they are lovely, and funky and rad. I can’t get over how fab that bird fabric is. It’s so swoony. Your holiday stitching looks great- love the Blackbird yellow submarine. Happy to see you’ve recovered from the jet lag and been settling back into your routine. Holidays are lovely, but recovering from them is less than delightful for sure. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Thank you! Yes this weekend is full of jobs that need to be done... last weekend was just for sleeping and recovering! It is crazy how quickly the body does adapt to a 12 hour time difference! I love the bird fabric - need to get the details from her of the designer and will share once I do!
Hi Jess, lovely to see you again. thank you for your shout-out, I truly appreciate it. Your holiday sounds amazing, and what great memories you have made stitching the pieces on your holiday. I'm sure each time you look at the finished projects you will remember the beautiful places you stitched them. Your mum's BIRD project bag is gorgeous, she is very talented. Take care and happy stitching 🌹
No worries - loved your first few videos and looking forward to seeing more of your stitching! Yes - its nice to have memories tagged to a piece... think I need to start framing with a card or something behind the piece to remind me if they get found years from now!
So lovely to catch up with you Jess. I love those Japanese designs. Definitely on my wish list for the future. Glad you enjoyed your European trip. Your mum's stitching is beautiful and I adore the bird bag ❤️ Charly 🌿
Nice to see you back your holiday sounded amazing. I found your channel when it popped up while I was browsing floss tube, my Son gifted me a bird table for my birthday, your mum's sewing is fantastic x
Thank you and me too! Felt quite nice and robust to stitch with - especially when pulling out where I could at airports, plane etc. Definitely want to start another monochromatic style piece!
Hi Jess, sounds like you had both a fabulous holiday and a super stitchy fix❣️Love seeing your various wip’s and it’s always wonderful checking out fabrics. Your mum’s BIRD bag is just amazing, for those of us in NZ it’s like a BirdoftheYear adv campaign.
How lovely to see you back from holiday Jess. Sounds like you’ve had a fabulous trip. Your mother’s sewing is amazing, so talented and I love the range of fabrics she chose for the bird bag. I’m currently in between big projects so enjoying choosing my next one which I think will be a sampler, so maybe I’ll visit the Fox and Rabbit sale range. Always enjoy watching your lovely projects.
Thanks - was an amazing trip! Ohhh yes - definitely check out their fabrics - perfect for a sampler! I am yet to do a sampler design, have my eye on a few but I get easily distracted into much smaller designs!
Hi Jess, glad to see you back and hear you had a great holiday - you got so much stitching done! The bird bag is gorgeous and your mum is very talented. Love the patterns you are planning to stitch and look forward to seeing them come alive!
Glad you had a good time travelling! Love the yellow submarine finish! Thanks for the tip about the Google translate app, I had a real struggle when I bought the Romeo & Juliet pattern! The bird project bag your Mum made is absolutely fantastic! 😍 Happy stitching! 🪡
Thanks Sarah! That app is fantastic - great to be able to use with menus etc overseas but equally as handy to screenshot text or PDFs! Are you going to start Romeo and Juliet in September?? 😁
Sounds like you had an awesome holiday. A friend of mine recommended you a while ago. Gorgeous stitching. Lots of bright colours. Love your feature wall behind you. Love a pretty native BIRD. Thank you for sharing your time with us.
When I visited New Zealand I was able to see your famous bird, the Kiwi. I always thought it was tiny so was surprised to see it was about the size of a chicken. New Zealand 🇳🇿 is the most beautiful country I have visited. So pristine.
Oh that is so nice to hear that you enjoyed your time here! It really is beautiful! It is nice to travel overseas but I think NZ is a pretty fab country to live in and a lot of variety to explore without going to far. Which is good... as 30 hours of flying is a long way 😂
Bird. I love all your projects. I love birds. I recently lost my favorite tree in my yard where I kept all my bird houses. I miss watching the birds. I am interested in the Japanese patterns you showed. I am going to look into them.
I love birds The bag is beautiful! And I found you thru You tube about the first or second video. and thanks to you I found Satsuma Street. Love your projects and videos.
WOW your mum is super talented!! The BIRD project bag is so cool!! I think there is definitely a market for project bags here in NZ - can't wait to see more of her work :)
Thank you! Listed a couple in the NZ Cross Stitch facebook group last Friday - but shes happy for any custom orders based on her fabric stitch... or have fabric supplied!
Hope you'll continue with the Bent Creek pattern, one of my old time favorites, whatever BC is designing, I love it ;) You could maybe ask you mom to make a project bag and the top part is the finished cross stitch? That would be and awesome project bag, like the one she mad with the bird motif :)) Welcome back - wish you would 've bring some heat and sunshine with you ;))
Great suggestion!! Hmmm I quite like that idea!! It definitely feels like its warming up in Auckland - just the rain is going to be around! Not long until Spring!!
I just found your channel and I love your stitching! Very beautiful! The bird bag is so cute and colorful! Love the fabric. I will make sure to watch you from now on.
This was my first video from your channel, and have now subscribed, and will go back to the others. I found your channel via Judy at the Aussie In a Kiwi World. I love your accents, says she who is Canadian, and of course has no accent! The bird project bag is beautiful; your Mum does wonderful work. I loved hearing about your travels, though I got tired after hearing of all the stops and flights and trains. How wonderful that you could see all those locations.
Thank you! I heard NZ accent was quite highly rated but I then hear a very kiwi accent and think it’s a bit harsh! Yea luckily we had at least 2 to 3 nights in each place - so didn’t feel too rushed… apart from the travelling in between part!
Welcome back! I enjoyed seeing your trip updates on instagram while you were away. Your yellow submarine turned out great! Your mum makes amazing things and that bird fabric is so beautiful. I was working on my Animal House SAL while watching your video, which is lots of fun! Quite a few of my other wips have a lot of black, so it’s nice to stitch with the lovely colours in Satsuma Street patterns.
I absolutely love your Afternoon of a Faun piece. I will definitely have to check that out. Your Mum does beautiful sewing. I adore anything bird related. I am trying to decide what to stitch next - definitely a Barbara Ana - but can’t decide which one 😅
Its an amazing piece - so many motifs to stitch! Oh there are so many lovely Barbara Ana ones to choose from. I have done two - both small Christmas pieces - need to stitch one of her lovely girl patterns
hi lovely. It was so nice to catch up with you today. I've been following your travels this summer and wow, you have visited quite a few places. I love the projects and finishes. Big kudos to mum. happy stitching.
Amazing finishes!!! Love the new patterns as well ❤️ The Project bag with the birds si beautiful 😍 the first bird is my favourite I’m stitching a stitchrovia piece at the moment (monogamous stitcher here!) Kisses from Argentina 🇦🇷
Howdy! I found your channel by searching "Satsuma Street" on UA-cam. My Mom loves Flosstube but prefers prim samplers so I thought it would help me find bright, vibrant designs! At the time you had just posted your first video! Thanks for introducing me to Gera! and Eleanor Rigby from Black BIRD Designs. I have lots of WIPS! Most often worked on is the Jackrabbit design from A Year In The Woods. I'd like to make the Anne Frank design from Gera! and I think it would look lovely in the denim color you mentioned in the video! I would get enough to make The Stitcher's Regret too! I love your channel! Glad to have you back!
Oh glad you found me! Yea hopefully I fill a little bit of the more colourful + whimsical are of flosstube 😂 ohh I love all of the year in the woods series - starting the swan soon… think I’ll try to finish that before looking at another but I do like the jackrabbit. Yes - do a Gera - so much fun to stitch!
Welcome back to NZ! I love New Zealand birds especially the fantails. The bird project bag is gorgeous. I am working on PARIS for my daughter's birthday, she is Jamie Paris.
Thank you! We have some amazing birds here - especially the fantails or Pīwakawakas as they are know as! Although they have some interesting history in Māori mythology….! Happy stitching!!
Welcome back! You accomplished so much while traveling! Your mom's bags are stunning and this bird one is just fantastic. NZ birds have so much personality and color! Love the faun piece. I just started a mammoth Modern Folk Embroidery piece so I'm probably not ready for it yet, but it's definitely going on the to-stitch list. I know I already have a number of Gera pieces on Creative Poppy bookmarked to do in the future as well. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. I think I will jump on either the Swan Lake or the Romeo and Juliet SAL. Would love to do both but I'm getting an awful lot of WiPs going and don't want to get overwhelmed. (Who am I kidding?)
Thank you! Yea we are lucky to have some beautiful native birds and do a lot of work to reduce the number of pests. I love that you have started a large MFE piece!! Its a start-a-long or a stitch-a-long so I am an enabler and say to start... and see where you get to from there!
Hello from Japan! As strange as it sounds, I discovered Kyoko Maruoka through your videos, so thank you! And thank you for sharing your fabric haul- it really is hard to know what each fabric looks like when you can't look at them in person. Love your mom's bird project bag! It's so unique and vibrant.
Ohhh! Thanks for watching!! I love the Stitch Ideas or whether it’s Idees magazine from Japan. I know Kyoko Maruoka has done a few designs that are only available in those editions. Quite a few copies have tempted me!!
I never knew about that Gera pattern! I love it! Unicorns are a personal favorite of mine. I'll have to see if I can go figure out how to buy the pdf :) Thanks for the tip. I also really like the bird bag :D birds are so fun to cross stitch also. Take care and have a good week!
It was great to see you again Jess and catch up with you!! Your finishes from your trip are so fun (I especially love the yellow submarine, my dad used to sing "we all live in a yellow submarine" all the time growing up, so I definitely think I'll have to do that for him at some point!) and I LOVE the fabric you used on your #imnotcomingsal! I purchased the Romeo and Juliet pattern right before my August no-buy started, so I'm totally game to join the stitch along for it! Just let me know what day to start it on! 🧡 Your videos are so great and I'm so happy you are back to filming!
I think I listened to my Beatles playlist at least twice while stitching. I have Eleanor Rigby next - and even just typing that plays the song instantly in my head! Yay! 1st of Sept! 😁😁
I cant believe how much stitching you finished on vacation!! The bird project bag is wonderful!! I noticed you are missing a small motif on the stitch folk christmas sampler. It's on the bottom left side just below the larger star shape. Maybe you knew this. Love your flosstube and glad you survived all those transportation issues.
Ohhh you have quite the eye!! Didn’t spot that! Thank you and will finish it off before FFOing! Yes quite a bit more than I thought - it’s a great way to keep the mind busy with stressful travel and long waits! Thanks!
Hi Jess! The Romeo and Julia chart is so cute, their initials are the same as my husband's and mine (it never occurred to me..🙃) so I really should stitch it one day. The bird bag is beautiful, your mum is a really good sewer and the fabric is gorgeous! 🤩 Good haul btw! Joanita 🌷
Love that! You should definitely stitch it!! I was thinking of changing to our initials - as I have now done the 'J' so thats fine... but the characters don't really resemble us so don't know if changed the 'R' for a 'C' would make a whole lot of sense!
Thanks for the tip about the sale at Pollys Patchwork, just placed an order with them making the most of the discount! Love the bird project bag made by your mum, I'm a love the fabric designer too (Ellen G) and her shop is just a few blocks away from where I live so I often get to enjoy her designs.
Ohh the fabric is lovely! Yes Mum just confirmed it is from Ellen Giggenbach - will be sure to give her a proper shout out in the next video! Ahhh was looking at photos of her store! In Wellington with the family in October so don't think it will take much convincing Mum to visit her store!
That bird project bag is fantastic! I’m currently stitching on too many wips, but probably enjoying the Halloween Quaker by Lila’s Studio the most at the moment.
Oh just looked at that pattern - its lovely! I am tempted to start a halloween piece... but we are heading into Spring next month - so planning a spring start instead 😂
Your mum’s project bag is gorgeous, I love the colours. Bird. I am currently working on the Poison Garden Chatelaine and Mirabilia Snow Queen. Love your vlogs.
Thank you! Oh just looked those both up - both equally stunning! I have my first Mirabilia on its way shortly... excited to give it a go! Haven't tried a Chatelaine yet! Have been quite influenced by KitschyWips on flosstube - as she has done a few videos featuring her WIPs and patterns - beautiful!
Lovely to see you back! Adore the bird project bag 😍 I’m currently working on Satsuma Street’s Noel Sampler which is a direct result of coming across your finished cushion with the warm sampler - definitely influenced!
Love the project bird bag. I always enjoy your videos. I have just started my first Gera pattern, I am doing the Green Gables needle book. I'm definitely keen to do more of her patterns.
Oh yay for starting a Gera pattern!! I haven't done that one yet - so would be keen to see your work! Her designs are simple but very detailed with colour!
You got so much stitching done on planes and other various travels! The bird project bag is so fun! Especially since most of them are really unfamiliar to me.
@@littlebypikku You kept saying names of birds that I didn't know one bit! I love how much of different cultures I get to learn about through the stitching community.
So excited to find your channel! I love your taste in projects and it’s so fun to watch a younger stitcher that isn’t sampler obsessed! 🤣 I love to stitch stitchrovia (Emma congdon) and Barbara Ana, Satsuma street designs and a little more traditional By the Bay Needle-art. Love the bird project bag too!
Thank you for your comment! Yes - I do love hearing about samplers and watching flosstube but don’t think they are really my thing to stitch! All great designers - going to share some of my stitchrovia finishes in the next video 😄
@@littlebypikku I just downloaded and started Stitchrovia’s Busy Santa (looks like one of her newest additions to the Etsy shop)🎅…super easy stitch and it satisfied my Xmas in July stitchy bug! I can’t wait to see yours!
Love birds and that bird bag is fabulous. Beautiful job by your Mum. I like the bound edge. I will be joining in the NZ Cross Stitch challenge this coming week stitching Nevermore by Lila Studios. I imagine I first found your channel via the NZ Cross Stitch site and because it is always good to see what fellow NZrs are up to. I like the Romeo and Juliet design and might join in that SAL if I can navigate a Japanese website.
Hi Sharee - oh looking forward to seeing your start point and finish for the end of the week! And would love for you to join! Send me a DM on facebook if need any help with the website 😁
Happy to see another video from you! I love your finishes and plans. I may check out that faun piece after hearing the information you shared about it. There are definitely special techniques to use for one over one stitching so the stitches don’t slip under the threads. There is a short video by Peacock & Fig (hope that’s the right name!) where she demonstrates the techniques and explains why you need them. It’s super helpful. I just watched it as I’ve been thinking of doing a full coverage piece over one. Anyway, glad you had a fun holiday and I don’t usually enter drawings but I confess, I would love to have the bird bag!
Thanks for watching and will look for that video! Yea I heard there is maybe a way to start it so that they don't slip. I don't think I will rush into 1 over 1 in the near future - but definitely has a lovely effect - especially for text. Full coverage over 1 will be very impressive!
Welcome back!! Love to see all you got to finish on your travels, it's great motivation for putting some stitching time in onmy vacation! Another beautiful project bag from your mom, I LOVE the bird fabrics!
I have complete envy of the NZ bird life. They are stunning and have the coolest names. In my garden I just get sparrows, or LBJs (little brown jobs) 🥴
Ah! Yea we are lucky that there is quite a bit of native bush around us - and the beach etc - so can enjoy the birds! And a lot of work being done to reduce the number of predators!
Hi Jess, good to hear you had a great holiday even if it was a bit hectic. Loved your pictures on IG! Hope you survived the wedding ok. ;-) Still haven't started on Greece, but will hopefully get there soon(just about to start a Halloween SAL though (Haunted Library). Your mum's bags are amazing, I really love the bird fabric on this one!!!
Oh the wedding was so much fun... but also so much food!!! Thanks for following along on IG! Let me know when you do start Greece... I think I might try for a finish in the next week 😅
Thank you so much! Have found a good knack of stitching in hand - which is definitely the fastest way for me - might try and film a stitching session video one day!
Loved this episode hearing about your adventures. It’s absolutely roasting here in UK at the moment and had to laugh when chatting with my son in Wellington last night when he was complaining it was -1. Oh how I’d have loved to be that cool. 😎 Your Mum’s bags are gorgeous and not a surprise they’ve sold already. The NZ Bird bag is absolutely fab and would be great for putting stitching in that i’d be stitching for NZ gifts for my son and his fiancée. Fingers and toes crossed this end 🤞🏻😊 I’m looking forward to seeing your progress on all the Japanese pieces.
Yes heard there is another heat wave! Luckily Auckland doesn't get too cold - think we have only had the heatpump on for a handful of nights. Good thing about living in a well insulated new build house! Would be perfect for NZ stitching projects!!
I’m excited for you to start the Seattle Satsuma stitch because I live quite near there. She did a really good job picking out buildings with interesting history. The bird bag is absolutely gorgeous. I enjoy birdwatching and just recently joined Lindy Stitches’ Bird Crush Club. Your mom always picks such beautiful fabrics. I’m glad she’s finding success in selling her bags. Regarding lollies, does that refer to all types of candy in NZ? In the US, lolly usually is short for lollipop, a hard candy attached to a stick.
Ohh I just saw there is some international spots open for the bird club - have been quite tempted!! Just purchased her Emo Bird design that Lindy Stitches released this weekend 😁 yea we would call any sort of candy/sweets lollies and then lollipop for those on a stick 😄
Another great podcast 😊. Your finishes are beautiful. I love the small Christmas sampler. How many skeins of dmc did you use? Your mum's project bags are beautiful. Her fabric choices are so colorful. Love the birds especially the Kiwi bird. Your trip sounded amazing. Look forward to your next podcast.
Lovely flosstube once again :) Such a great company while stitching gera's roses chart. And just how amazing this bird project bag is! Kudos to your mom!
Hi Jess, I'm a newer subscriber from Indonesia ☺ I think I first saw your post on Instagram's explore tab and proceeded to check your flosstube. I really adore your background setup and I've been eyeing a lot of Kyoko Maruoka's patterns on Creative Poppy, it feels like I want to stitch them all LOL. Love your recent finish and projects 💚 The Satsuma Street project definitely has progressed nicely and the "I'm not coming" wording is so relatable 😄 The bird project bag is so adorable, I love the birds and the patterned fabric with them. Speaking of Japanese cross stitch designs, I wish there's a way to purchase Hobbyra Hobbyre's cross stitch and sashiko patterns as digital downloads because how adorable they are! Have a fun couple of stitchy weeks 🌼
Oh thank you for finding and watching my channel! Oh I havent seen Hobbyra Hobbyre's site - just had a look!! Some cool designs - looks like they do kits and can do worldwide shipping? But I definitely prefer PDFs and can kit up myself and save on shipping!
Wow, love your finishes! The Yellow submarine is amazing. I’ve also ordered some Fox and rabbit fabric from this sale, so eagerly awaiting this to arrive. Your mother’s sewing is outstanding! And the bird bag is so vibrant! Happy stitching Jess.
Hi Jess. I’m blown away by how much stitching you got done on your travels. Just shows how much time is spent in transiting between places. I love Yellow Submarine - you’ve done a fabulous job on it, and the others of course 😆 . I too have just started stitching with Fox & Rabbit - trying 18ct Duxbury for my Marroomy pieces. Your mum is a treasure and her bird project bag is gorgeous. Looking forward to catching you at the South Auckland stitch group.
Yea I surprised myself - lots of long haul flights and waiting around... and great way to spend some downtime with the air conditioning!! Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your stitching!
Hi there, from an old bird living in Auckland. I think I'm closer to your mother in age, but have really been enjoying your Flosstube videos. I believe I found you by searching "NZ cross stitchers". Am a paper crafter, but used to cross stitch when I was younger and did the Jennifer Pudney tapestries, which I think your mum might have talked about. Recently Nicole Spohr started Flosstubing and it's reignited my love for the craft. A few weeks ago I made 8 project bags but they're not enough for everything I have planned! Wondered, if you have the time and inclination, whether you could outline what cross stitching supplies you took on the plane with you. We're off to Europe in November and my MIL said I wouldn't be able to take needles, let alone scissors, on board. But obviously you managed to. Love the projects you choose. Another favourite of mine is Stitchrovia (am partial to a good stitched font/saying), but I'm eyeing up some Satsuma St designs for the future. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching!! Ohh would love to see some of your projects! There are a few meetups in Auckland - always lovely to attend and see the variety of what people are working on. I shared the travel scissors I took in my last video (number 7) - about 30mins into the video. They are cheap folding ones I got from Ribbon Rose - www.ribbonrose.co.nz/product/2905/trendy-trims-folding-scissors. In security at NZ and in Singapore I took them out of my bag and unfolded and both were fine with them (Singapore they did ask supervisor). When we did security in Germany I just left them folded in project bag in backpack and no issues. Did that on the way back to NZ and no one checked them. Never had an issue with sewing needles. I also took a cuticle cutter as my backup if scissors were taken. There are also DMC thread cutters you can get which are like pendants. Feel free to send me an email or message on instagram if need any help! Stitchrovia designs are awesome - I have done one or two - should do a video of some of my older finishes one day!
@@littlebypikku Thanks so much for your advice. I watched your FlossTube #7 and suspect that's why I bought the folding scissors from Ribbon Rose in my latest order. Delighted to hear they have a chance of getting through. Great little scissors at such a good price. Figured it's not the end of the world if they're confiscated. I was more concerned about the needles - they're kind of a must-have. Haha - I have to be careful showing a broader audience my latest projects. It's been a challenging few years and I've been stitching my feelings/frustrations. My next project will be made into a cushion for one of my daughters, using a phrase she says all the time, one that I hope she only says around people she knows very well. Let's just say my grandmother would not be amused and is probably spinning in her grave. But I have 2 Stitchrovia designs ready to go for our holiday this November - Make a Splash and Eat, Drink & Be Merry. Would absolutely love to see some of your older finishes. Thanks again for your generosity in sharing on FlossTube, and for all the inspiration.
Yea small investment scissors! I took some better ones in my check in luggage but hopefully you will be fine! Never had issues with sewing needles! Ohh I love a ‘quirky’ stitch!! There are quite a few cross stitch Facebook groups with unique designs - found one the other day - ‘cross stitch - nerdy and uncensored’ - some great different designs there!
Wow, that Bird bag is the most gorgeous I've seen so far🤩😍💗awesome job by Mum 👏 So lovely to see you back & visiting with you today. I love your "Yellow Submarine" finish & your new WIP "Afternoon of a Faun". I might have joined that SAL, but it seems a bit tedious to buy that pattern, as I couldn't see any option to buy the PDF pattern under the link provided, at least not with the Translate option in Google Chrome. I'm currently focusing on model stitching a couple of my own designs on 18ct antique white Aida: "Sun in Hand", "Mirrored" and "Journey to the Light within You". Another one is "Seen" stitched on Zweigart Turkestan canvas using Chunky Acrylic Yarn (finished size will be 130x175cm). Other WIPs I'm not sure I want to continue working on, are: The Village of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings & Jane Fiddes 1835 by Hands Across The Sea. And of course, I do have quite a collection of different patterns waiting to be kitted up & stitched some day 🤣 Have a lovely week ahead 🥳xoxo, Joelle 🤗
Thank you! The hardest part is buying the pattern. If you translate the site and do the drop down option of 'Private Lesson 2' - for the afternoon of the faun it is ¥1,980 around $15USD. Think you first need to make an account as well when go to checkout. Oh do you sell your designs online already?? - let me know details if so 😁 I like the The Village of Hawk Run Hollow - but its a big design!
@@littlebypikku Yay! I've managed to buy the Afternoon of the Faun pattern & even got a 500¥ discount (maybe for creating an account with them?), so it was approx. 11EUR for me 🤗 Now, I just need to get a lovely fabric & see if I need to buy threads in addition to what's in my stash to join the SAL anytime soon-ish 🤪Thank you, Jess 👭
Amanda, Alba Stitcher, told me about your channel. As I see you are under 1K Subscribers, I have added you to the unofficial #under1000Subsclub list. I like your Christmas Sampler, that turned out beautiful. I don't think I have stitched a bird for a long time now. Happy Stitching 🧵🥰💜
Oh thank you! I have stopped looking at the numbers... over 1000 would be an amazing goal - but the thought of maybe 700 people watching me can also be a little terrifying haha!
Hi Jess lovely to see you and your holiday went well,love your Yellow Submarine finish,and other stitching projects,your mums Bird bag is gorgeous,I to have just purchased some Fox and Rabbit fabric as well Ballet slipper$$🤦🏼♀️had to have it! I haven’t stitched much as I have been down in Papamoa,looking after little grandchildren,Jess are you going to the Thames stitching retreat in October? Have a good week Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡
Woohoo glad you have got some on the way! No I won't be at the retreat 😢 Heading down to Wellington that weekend with the family to see Wearable Arts - which will be equally amazing but would of been nice to meet some more stitches outside of Auckland! Aiming to attend the South Auckland meet up on the 27th of August 😁
All I want to do is stitch on it and watch your flosstube... but instead got a list of unpacking/sorting tasks to do - so will multitask and do that shortly - while still watching your latest video 😁
Oh no!! We have a very small piece of grass - partner is out there currently digging up the weeds and putting some seed down to see if we can make it look slightly better this summer...! I am supposed to be folding washing - but haven't got that far yet 😂
Is it terrible that all I could think of was the weird conspiracy "BIRDs aren't real" when you said "who doesn't like birds?" Yes, I suspect it is. I found you simply by searching "Flosstube" in the UA-cam search bar and you came up, thanks to whatever algorithm they use. I have two current WIPs, which is generally one more than I like: Olde World Map, a Janlynn kit that I've had forever and started in Jan 2020.... but put down when the world got very sad in March of 2020. I picked it up again last month, but I'm alternating sections on it with smaller projects and currently it's one of a Twisted Threads pamphlet Winter Trio.
HAHA I hadn't heard that conspiracy!! All birds replaced with drones...!! Oh the world map looks like a big project - good one to alternate with some smalls. Always good to have a few finish wins on the go 😊
Happy world cross stitch day Jess! Love that Gera faun WIP, and the linen colour is perfect. And your mum is so talented too, such a beautiful bird bag.
I can't believe I missed world cross stitch day - but every day should be spent getting some stitches in!! She's very clever - already had a few enquiries for one of the bird fabric bags!
Jess, you are absolutely delightful. Thank you so much for the kind shout out. It is very much appreciated. You have lovely projects and I will definitely return.
Thank you Sarah! 😁
Welcome back! That bird bag is gorgeous! Your mother is very talented!!
Thank you for watching! She’s pretty clever!
Happy you're back and had a good holiday. Each bird in the project bag is awesome. Thanks mom!! And thanks Jess for sharing your time with us!
Thanks for watching! Mum is super clever - a lot more patience with sewing than what I have!
Welcome back. Love watching your videos. Your new unicorn pattern piece is going to be amazing. Love the bag and the history of the native bird bag.
Thanks for watching! I am excited to see it come together!
Love watching your videos - your projects are beautiful. Can’t believe you were able to get so much done while on holiday! The bird project bag is gorgeous. Your mother does great work!
Thank you so much! I think the stitching was a credit to the amount of time in transit!
Hi Jess, welcome back! Your projects are beautiful! I’m astounded by the amount of stitching you got done on vacation. I always bring knitting or stitching with me but never get much done. The bird project bag is fantastic. I’m not surprised your mom’s bags sold fast - I always enjoy seeing what she’s made you.
Thanks Karen! Yes plenty of travel time helps!! I have been keeping her busy with bag making - she loves fabrics and sewing... so figured she might as well be able to keep funding the fabric stash! 😁
Beautiful project bag. Great work! Each bird is so bright and unique, just like your lovely cross stitch work and stitching.
Oh thank you so much! NZ has some pretty good looking birds!
Thanks for sharing your lovely stitching, your Satsuma pieces are so colorful and fun and you seem to get them finished in record time. The bird project bag is so beautiful and would be perfect for any project.
I think I used to be able to get a city done within a month - but this one is slightly longer - no longer a one-project stitcher! Want to show it some love tho and get it on the wall with the others! Thank you for watching!
Lovely to have you back Jess. Sounds like a fabulous holiday. Your submarine is so cool! Loving your Afternoon of the Faun. Very tempted to buy it!
Your Mum's project bag is very cool. I love that bird fabric.
Thanks Laura!! Yes I think you should totally buy it!!
Thanks Jess for the update on your stitching, you are very organized. Really like your choices, very inspiring and the bird bag is beautiful 😊.
Thanks for watching 😁 - Not 100% sure on organised… should see my craft room haha!!
It’s absolutely no surprise your mum’s bags are selling- they are lovely, and funky and rad. I can’t get over how fab that bird fabric is. It’s so swoony. Your holiday stitching looks great- love the Blackbird yellow submarine. Happy to see you’ve recovered from the jet lag and been settling back into your routine. Holidays are lovely, but recovering from them is less than delightful for sure. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Thank you! Yes this weekend is full of jobs that need to be done... last weekend was just for sleeping and recovering! It is crazy how quickly the body does adapt to a 12 hour time difference! I love the bird fabric - need to get the details from her of the designer and will share once I do!
Lovely projects! So glad you had a good holiday! The bird bag is amazing!!!
Thank you so much! 😊
I like your projects. Your mom's bags are amazing. The bird bag is really fun
Thank you for watching! 😁
Hi Jess, lovely to see you again. thank you for your shout-out, I truly appreciate it.
Your holiday sounds amazing, and what great memories you have made stitching the pieces on your holiday. I'm sure each time you look at the finished projects you will remember the beautiful places you stitched them.
Your mum's BIRD project bag is gorgeous, she is very talented.
Take care and happy stitching 🌹
Following you now after the shoutout 😊
@@ThistleheartCreations thank you very much :) looking forward to sharing my projects with you.
No worries - loved your first few videos and looking forward to seeing more of your stitching! Yes - its nice to have memories tagged to a piece... think I need to start framing with a card or something behind the piece to remind me if they get found years from now!
Good to see you back & glad you enjoyed your vacation. I liked seeing your Instagram updates 😎 Your finishes are all lovely 😍 Happy stitching 🧵
Thank you so much! 😊 😊
So lovely to catch up with you Jess. I love those Japanese designs. Definitely on my wish list for the future. Glad you enjoyed your European trip. Your mum's stitching is beautiful and I adore the bird bag ❤️ Charly 🌿
Thanks for watching and organising the SAL! I love all the adaptions that have been made! Happy stitching!
Nice to see you back your holiday sounded amazing. I found your channel when it popped up while I was browsing floss tube, my Son gifted me a bird table for my birthday, your mum's sewing is fantastic x
Thanks for finding me!! So nice to have a long break - and now counting down until Spring/Summer here in New Zealand!!
Lots of lovely stitching, so pleased to see the mfe with the perle cotton worked out. Bird.
Thank you and me too! Felt quite nice and robust to stitch with - especially when pulling out where I could at airports, plane etc. Definitely want to start another monochromatic style piece!
Hi Jess, sounds like you had both a fabulous holiday and a super stitchy fix❣️Love seeing your various wip’s and it’s always wonderful checking out fabrics. Your mum’s BIRD bag is just amazing, for those of us in NZ it’s like a BirdoftheYear adv campaign.
Thanks for watching! It's nice to build up a bit of fabric stash... now I just have to use them!
Your mom’s bird bag Is beautiful. What cool birds you have. I love your Yellow Submarine. I am looking up Gera.
Thank you! Oh yes - her designs are amazing!!
How lovely to see you back from holiday Jess. Sounds like you’ve had a fabulous trip. Your mother’s sewing is amazing, so talented and I love the range of fabrics she chose for the bird bag. I’m currently in between big projects so enjoying choosing my next one which I think will be a sampler, so maybe I’ll visit the Fox and Rabbit sale range. Always enjoy watching your lovely projects.
Thanks - was an amazing trip! Ohhh yes - definitely check out their fabrics - perfect for a sampler! I am yet to do a sampler design, have my eye on a few but I get easily distracted into much smaller designs!
Hi Jess, glad to see you back and hear you had a great holiday - you got so much stitching done! The bird bag is gorgeous and your mum is very talented. Love the patterns you are planning to stitch and look forward to seeing them come alive!
Thank you so much! 😊
Glad you had a good time travelling! Love the yellow submarine finish! Thanks for the tip about the Google translate app, I had a real struggle when I bought the Romeo & Juliet pattern! The bird project bag your Mum made is absolutely fantastic! 😍 Happy stitching! 🪡
Thanks Sarah! That app is fantastic - great to be able to use with menus etc overseas but equally as handy to screenshot text or PDFs! Are you going to start Romeo and Juliet in September?? 😁
Great video! I love every bird on that project bag. So pretty. You're mom did a great job! Have a great week/weekend! Much love ❤️
Thank you!!
Sounds like you had an awesome holiday. A friend of mine recommended you a while ago. Gorgeous stitching. Lots of bright colours. Love your feature wall behind you. Love a pretty native BIRD. Thank you for sharing your time with us.
Oh thank you! Was such a good break... now bring on summer here! Have been enjoying your video updates - keep them coming!
When I visited New Zealand I was able to see your famous bird, the Kiwi. I always thought it was tiny so was surprised to see it was about the size of a chicken. New Zealand 🇳🇿 is the most beautiful country I have visited. So pristine.
Oh that is so nice to hear that you enjoyed your time here! It really is beautiful! It is nice to travel overseas but I think NZ is a pretty fab country to live in and a lot of variety to explore without going to far. Which is good... as 30 hours of flying is a long way 😂
I love the bird bag!! I'll join the Romeo and Juliet SAL🥰
Woohoo! I still need to lock in my fabric choice… running out of time 😂
Bird.
I love all your projects. I love birds. I recently lost my favorite tree in my yard where I kept all my bird houses. I miss watching the birds. I am interested in the Japanese patterns you showed. I am going to look into them.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that! Hopefully can relocate and they will return! They are lovely patterns - let me know if any issues!
I love birds The bag is beautiful! And I found you thru You tube about the first or second video. and thanks to you I found Satsuma Street. Love your projects and videos.
Oh thank you! Have you started a Satsuma Street?? She does amazing designs - been enjoying working on the Greece design this week!
Really love your work and I am a huge fan of every New Zealand bird variety.
A lot of fantastic NZ birds around!! Thank you!!
WOW your mum is super talented!! The BIRD project bag is so cool!! I think there is definitely a market for project bags here in NZ - can't wait to see more of her work :)
Thank you! Listed a couple in the NZ Cross Stitch facebook group last Friday - but shes happy for any custom orders based on her fabric stitch... or have fabric supplied!
That is the most Awesome Bird bag. We just have basic old birds here in North Dakota.
Hope you'll continue with the Bent Creek pattern, one of my old time favorites, whatever BC is designing, I love it ;) You could maybe ask you mom to make a project bag and the top part is the finished cross stitch? That would be and awesome project bag, like the one she mad with the bird motif :)) Welcome back - wish you would 've bring some heat and sunshine with you ;))
Great suggestion!! Hmmm I quite like that idea!! It definitely feels like its warming up in Auckland - just the rain is going to be around! Not long until Spring!!
I just found your channel and I love your stitching! Very beautiful! The bird bag is so cute and colorful! Love the fabric. I will make sure to watch you from now on.
Thanks for following along! Happy stitching!
This was my first video from your channel, and have now subscribed, and will go back to the others. I found your channel via Judy at the Aussie In a Kiwi World. I love your accents, says she who is Canadian, and of course has no accent! The bird project bag is beautiful; your Mum does wonderful work. I loved hearing about your travels, though I got tired after hearing of all the stops and flights and trains. How wonderful that you could see all those locations.
Thank you! I heard NZ accent was quite highly rated but I then hear a very kiwi accent and think it’s a bit harsh! Yea luckily we had at least 2 to 3 nights in each place - so didn’t feel too rushed… apart from the travelling in between part!
Welcome back! I enjoyed seeing your trip updates on instagram while you were away. Your yellow submarine turned out great! Your mum makes amazing things and that bird fabric is so beautiful. I was working on my Animal House SAL while watching your video, which is lots of fun! Quite a few of my other wips have a lot of black, so it’s nice to stitch with the lovely colours in Satsuma Street patterns.
Thank you! I miss the Animal House SAL! Will hopefully do another SAL over Christmas - enjoyed the anticipation of what was next!
I love the bird bag. I found your channel from nz cross stitch channel. I am stitching all the things. Glad u had a good holiday and got back safe
Oh thank you! Such a good trip... now counting down the days until summer here!
I absolutely love your Afternoon of a Faun piece. I will definitely have to check that out. Your Mum does beautiful sewing. I adore anything bird related. I am trying to decide what to stitch next - definitely a Barbara Ana - but can’t decide which one 😅
Its an amazing piece - so many motifs to stitch! Oh there are so many lovely Barbara Ana ones to choose from. I have done two - both small Christmas pieces - need to stitch one of her lovely girl patterns
hi lovely. It was so nice to catch up with you today. I've been following your travels this summer and wow, you have visited quite a few places. I love the projects and finishes. Big kudos to mum. happy stitching.
Thanks Yas! Ahhh will definitely be returning to Poland - hopefully next year if possible! Need to save up some annual leave... and holiday $$!
Ohh that bird bag is amazing! Also going to look up those SAL stitches you had, beautiful x
Please do! Let me know if you are joining in!
It sounds as though you have had a lovely holiday and managed lots of stitching. Your mums bag is great with a Bird or two.
It really was! Thanks for watching 😊
Glad you had a good holiday. love the bird bag.
Thank you!!
Amazing finishes!!! Love the new patterns as well ❤️
The Project bag with the birds si beautiful 😍 the first bird is my favourite
I’m stitching a stitchrovia piece at the moment (monogamous stitcher here!)
Kisses from Argentina 🇦🇷
Thank you! 😊 Oh I do love Stitchrovia's designs - which one are you doing??
Also … the bird bag is bird-tastic 😊
Howdy! I found your channel by searching "Satsuma Street" on UA-cam. My Mom loves Flosstube but prefers prim samplers so I thought it would help me find bright, vibrant designs! At the time you had just posted your first video! Thanks for introducing me to Gera! and Eleanor Rigby from Black BIRD Designs.
I have lots of WIPS! Most often worked on is the Jackrabbit design from A Year In The Woods. I'd like to make the Anne Frank design from Gera! and I think it would look lovely in the denim color you mentioned in the video! I would get enough to make The Stitcher's Regret too! I love your channel! Glad to have you back!
Oh glad you found me! Yea hopefully I fill a little bit of the more colourful + whimsical are of flosstube 😂 ohh I love all of the year in the woods series - starting the swan soon… think I’ll try to finish that before looking at another but I do like the jackrabbit. Yes - do a Gera - so much fun to stitch!
Love your yellow submarine finish! You are a super speedy stitcher! Would love to win the bird bag made by your mum - it is stunning!
Thank you! Ha not sure if its speed or just a lot of time to stitch! Definitely mastered stitching in hand tho!
Welcome back to NZ! I love New Zealand birds especially the fantails. The bird project bag is gorgeous. I am working on PARIS for my daughter's birthday, she is Jamie Paris.
Thank you! We have some amazing birds here - especially the fantails or Pīwakawakas as they are know as! Although they have some interesting history in Māori mythology….! Happy stitching!!
Welcome back! You accomplished so much while traveling! Your mom's bags are stunning and this bird one is just fantastic. NZ birds have so much personality and color! Love the faun piece. I just started a mammoth Modern Folk Embroidery piece so I'm probably not ready for it yet, but it's definitely going on the to-stitch list. I know I already have a number of Gera pieces on Creative Poppy bookmarked to do in the future as well. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. I think I will jump on either the Swan Lake or the Romeo and Juliet SAL. Would love to do both but I'm getting an awful lot of WiPs going and don't want to get overwhelmed. (Who am I kidding?)
Thank you! Yea we are lucky to have some beautiful native birds and do a lot of work to reduce the number of pests. I love that you have started a large MFE piece!! Its a start-a-long or a stitch-a-long so I am an enabler and say to start... and see where you get to from there!
Hello from Japan! As strange as it sounds, I discovered Kyoko Maruoka through your videos, so thank you! And thank you for sharing your fabric haul- it really is hard to know what each fabric looks like when you can't look at them in person. Love your mom's bird project bag! It's so unique and vibrant.
Ohhh! Thanks for watching!! I love the Stitch Ideas or whether it’s Idees magazine from Japan. I know Kyoko Maruoka has done a few designs that are only available in those editions. Quite a few copies have tempted me!!
I never knew about that Gera pattern! I love it! Unicorns are a personal favorite of mine. I'll have to see if I can go figure out how to buy the pdf :) Thanks for the tip. I also really like the bird bag :D birds are so fun to cross stitch also. Take care and have a good week!
Have been around for awhile - just super happy they can now be purchased as a PDF and can kit up locally! Let me know if you start it 😊
It was great to see you again Jess and catch up with you!! Your finishes from your trip are so fun (I especially love the yellow submarine, my dad used to sing "we all live in a yellow submarine" all the time growing up, so I definitely think I'll have to do that for him at some point!) and I LOVE the fabric you used on your #imnotcomingsal! I purchased the Romeo and Juliet pattern right before my August no-buy started, so I'm totally game to join the stitch along for it! Just let me know what day to start it on! 🧡 Your videos are so great and I'm so happy you are back to filming!
I think I listened to my Beatles playlist at least twice while stitching. I have Eleanor Rigby next - and even just typing that plays the song instantly in my head! Yay! 1st of Sept! 😁😁
I cant believe how much stitching you finished on vacation!! The bird project bag is wonderful!! I noticed you are missing a small motif on the stitch folk christmas sampler. It's on the bottom left side just below the larger star shape. Maybe you knew this. Love your flosstube and glad you survived all those transportation issues.
Ohhh you have quite the eye!! Didn’t spot that! Thank you and will finish it off before FFOing! Yes quite a bit more than I thought - it’s a great way to keep the mind busy with stressful travel and long waits! Thanks!
Didn't want you to finish it and them notice. Have a great week
Hi Jess! The Romeo and Julia chart is so cute, their initials are the same as my husband's and mine (it never occurred to me..🙃) so I really should stitch it one day. The bird bag is beautiful, your mum is a really good sewer and the fabric is gorgeous! 🤩 Good haul btw!
Joanita 🌷
Love that! You should definitely stitch it!! I was thinking of changing to our initials - as I have now done the 'J' so thats fine... but the characters don't really resemble us so don't know if changed the 'R' for a 'C' would make a whole lot of sense!
Sounds like a lovely vacation! I heard about you from another Australian stitcher! Bird and interesting candies!
Was a great break! Now waiting for the summer holidays already..!! Thank you!
Thanks for the tip about the sale at Pollys Patchwork, just placed an order with them making the most of the discount! Love the bird project bag made by your mum, I'm a love the fabric designer too (Ellen G) and her shop is just a few blocks away from where I live so I often get to enjoy her designs.
Ohh the fabric is lovely! Yes Mum just confirmed it is from Ellen Giggenbach - will be sure to give her a proper shout out in the next video! Ahhh was looking at photos of her store! In Wellington with the family in October so don't think it will take much convincing Mum to visit her store!
That bird project bag is fantastic! I’m currently stitching on too many wips, but probably enjoying the Halloween Quaker by Lila’s Studio the most at the moment.
Oh just looked at that pattern - its lovely! I am tempted to start a halloween piece... but we are heading into Spring next month - so planning a spring start instead 😂
Your mum’s project bag is gorgeous, I love the colours. Bird. I am currently working on the Poison Garden Chatelaine and Mirabilia Snow Queen. Love your vlogs.
Thank you! Oh just looked those both up - both equally stunning! I have my first Mirabilia on its way shortly... excited to give it a go! Haven't tried a Chatelaine yet! Have been quite influenced by KitschyWips on flosstube - as she has done a few videos featuring her WIPs and patterns - beautiful!
Lovely to see you back! Adore the bird project bag 😍 I’m currently working on Satsuma Street’s Noel Sampler which is a direct result of coming across your finished cushion with the warm sampler - definitely influenced!
Thanks Alyx! Enjoying following your Noel Sampler - Satsuma Street can be a slippery slope... you have been warned!
Love the project bird bag. I always enjoy your videos. I have just started my first Gera pattern, I am doing the Green Gables needle book. I'm definitely keen to do more of her patterns.
Oh yay for starting a Gera pattern!! I haven't done that one yet - so would be keen to see your work! Her designs are simple but very detailed with colour!
You got so much stitching done on planes and other various travels! The bird project bag is so fun! Especially since most of them are really unfamiliar to me.
Thank you - we had a blast! Lucky here that we are have some pretty unique birds! 😁
@@littlebypikku You kept saying names of birds that I didn't know one bit! I love how much of different cultures I get to learn about through the stitching community.
So excited to find your channel! I love your taste in projects and it’s so fun to watch a younger stitcher that isn’t sampler obsessed! 🤣 I love to stitch stitchrovia (Emma congdon) and Barbara Ana, Satsuma street designs and a little more traditional By the Bay Needle-art. Love the bird project bag too!
Thank you for your comment! Yes - I do love hearing about samplers and watching flosstube but don’t think they are really my thing to stitch! All great designers - going to share some of my stitchrovia finishes in the next video 😄
@@littlebypikku I just downloaded and started Stitchrovia’s Busy Santa (looks like one of her newest additions to the Etsy shop)🎅…super easy stitch and it satisfied my Xmas in July stitchy bug! I can’t wait to see yours!
Ohh just saw that one - they are cute! And it’s a good design as could easily split them into seperate projects for ornaments etc!
Love birds and that bird bag is fabulous. Beautiful job by your Mum. I like the bound edge. I will be joining in the NZ Cross Stitch challenge this coming week stitching Nevermore by Lila Studios. I imagine I first found your channel via the NZ Cross Stitch site and because it is always good to see what fellow NZrs are up to. I like the Romeo and Juliet design and might join in that SAL if I can navigate a Japanese website.
Hi Sharee - oh looking forward to seeing your start point and finish for the end of the week! And would love for you to join! Send me a DM on facebook if need any help with the website 😁
Happy to see another video from you! I love your finishes and plans. I may check out that faun piece after hearing the information you shared about it. There are definitely special techniques to use for one over one stitching so the stitches don’t slip under the threads. There is a short video by Peacock & Fig (hope that’s the right name!) where she demonstrates the techniques and explains why you need them. It’s super helpful. I just watched it as I’ve been thinking of doing a full coverage piece over one. Anyway, glad you had a fun holiday and I don’t usually enter drawings but I confess, I would love to have the bird bag!
Thanks for watching and will look for that video! Yea I heard there is maybe a way to start it so that they don't slip. I don't think I will rush into 1 over 1 in the near future - but definitely has a lovely effect - especially for text. Full coverage over 1 will be very impressive!
You just popped up on my list today. I'm from North Dakota, USA.
Oh thanks for watching and commenting 😄
Welcome back!! Love to see all you got to finish on your travels, it's great motivation for putting some stitching time in onmy vacation! Another beautiful project bag from your mom, I LOVE the bird fabrics!
Thank you! Surprised myself with the amount I did - but a lot of long haul flights and time spent waiting for travel!! Shes very clever!
I have complete envy of the NZ bird life. They are stunning and have the coolest names. In my garden I just get sparrows, or LBJs (little brown jobs) 🥴
Ah! Yea we are lucky that there is quite a bit of native bush around us - and the beach etc - so can enjoy the birds! And a lot of work being done to reduce the number of predators!
Hi Jess, good to hear you had a great holiday even if it was a bit hectic. Loved your pictures on IG! Hope you survived the wedding ok. ;-) Still haven't started on Greece, but will hopefully get there soon(just about to start a Halloween SAL though (Haunted Library). Your mum's bags are amazing, I really love the bird fabric on this one!!!
Oh the wedding was so much fun... but also so much food!!! Thanks for following along on IG! Let me know when you do start Greece... I think I might try for a finish in the next week 😅
Hi Jess! I love the bird 🦢 bag 💕 Your mother’s very talented! I love ❤️ all your projects. You are a very speedy stitcher
Thank you so much! Have found a good knack of stitching in hand - which is definitely the fastest way for me - might try and film a stitching session video one day!
Loved this episode hearing about your adventures. It’s absolutely roasting here in UK at the moment and had to laugh when chatting with my son in Wellington last night when he was complaining it was -1. Oh how I’d have loved to be that cool. 😎
Your Mum’s bags are gorgeous and not a surprise they’ve sold already. The NZ Bird bag is absolutely fab and would be great for putting stitching in that i’d be stitching for NZ gifts for my son and his fiancée. Fingers and toes crossed this end 🤞🏻😊
I’m looking forward to seeing your progress on all the Japanese pieces.
Yes heard there is another heat wave! Luckily Auckland doesn't get too cold - think we have only had the heatpump on for a handful of nights. Good thing about living in a well insulated new build house!
Would be perfect for NZ stitching projects!!
I’m excited for you to start the Seattle Satsuma stitch because I live quite near there. She did a really good job picking out buildings with interesting history.
The bird bag is absolutely gorgeous. I enjoy birdwatching and just recently joined Lindy Stitches’ Bird Crush Club. Your mom always picks such beautiful fabrics. I’m glad she’s finding success in selling her bags.
Regarding lollies, does that refer to all types of candy in NZ? In the US, lolly usually is short for lollipop, a hard candy attached to a stick.
Ohh I just saw there is some international spots open for the bird club - have been quite tempted!! Just purchased her Emo Bird design that Lindy Stitches released this weekend 😁 yea we would call any sort of candy/sweets lollies and then lollipop for those on a stick 😄
Another great podcast 😊. Your finishes are beautiful. I love the small Christmas sampler. How many skeins of dmc did you use? Your mum's project bags are beautiful. Her fabric choices are so colorful. Love the birds especially the Kiwi bird. Your trip sounded amazing. Look forward to your next podcast.
Thanks for watching! It was a DMC Cotton Perle/Pearl ball - 10g - and still have a small amount left - so worked out well!
Lovely flosstube once again :) Such a great company while stitching gera's roses chart. And just how amazing this bird project bag is! Kudos to your mom!
Ohhh is that Roses Embroidery? Haven't done that one yet...! Would love to see a picture of your work if you are on instagram??!
Hi Jess, I'm a newer subscriber from Indonesia ☺ I think I first saw your post on Instagram's explore tab and proceeded to check your flosstube. I really adore your background setup and I've been eyeing a lot of Kyoko Maruoka's patterns on Creative Poppy, it feels like I want to stitch them all LOL. Love your recent finish and projects 💚 The Satsuma Street project definitely has progressed nicely and the "I'm not coming" wording is so relatable 😄 The bird project bag is so adorable, I love the birds and the patterned fabric with them. Speaking of Japanese cross stitch designs, I wish there's a way to purchase Hobbyra Hobbyre's cross stitch and sashiko patterns as digital downloads because how adorable they are! Have a fun couple of stitchy weeks 🌼
Oh thank you for finding and watching my channel! Oh I havent seen Hobbyra Hobbyre's site - just had a look!! Some cool designs - looks like they do kits and can do worldwide shipping? But I definitely prefer PDFs and can kit up myself and save on shipping!
Wow, love your finishes! The Yellow submarine is amazing. I’ve also ordered some Fox and rabbit fabric from this sale, so eagerly awaiting this to arrive. Your mother’s sewing is outstanding! And the bird bag is so vibrant! Happy stitching Jess.
Oh its a good sale! I was so tempted so just went with them all! Thanks for watching!
Loving this video! As always, amazin stitching. The bird project bag is beautiful 🥰
Thanks Hannah 😁😁
Hi Jess. I’m blown away by how much stitching you got done on your travels. Just shows how much time is spent in transiting between places. I love Yellow Submarine - you’ve done a fabulous job on it, and the others of course 😆 . I too have just started stitching with Fox & Rabbit - trying 18ct Duxbury for my Marroomy pieces.
Your mum is a treasure and her bird project bag is gorgeous. Looking forward to catching you at the South Auckland stitch group.
Yea I surprised myself - lots of long haul flights and waiting around... and great way to spend some downtime with the air conditioning!! Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your stitching!
Hi there, from an old bird living in Auckland. I think I'm closer to your mother in age, but have really been enjoying your Flosstube videos. I believe I found you by searching "NZ cross stitchers". Am a paper crafter, but used to cross stitch when I was younger and did the Jennifer Pudney tapestries, which I think your mum might have talked about. Recently Nicole Spohr started Flosstubing and it's reignited my love for the craft. A few weeks ago I made 8 project bags but they're not enough for everything I have planned! Wondered, if you have the time and inclination, whether you could outline what cross stitching supplies you took on the plane with you. We're off to Europe in November and my MIL said I wouldn't be able to take needles, let alone scissors, on board. But obviously you managed to. Love the projects you choose. Another favourite of mine is Stitchrovia (am partial to a good stitched font/saying), but I'm eyeing up some Satsuma St designs for the future. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching!! Ohh would love to see some of your projects! There are a few meetups in Auckland - always lovely to attend and see the variety of what people are working on.
I shared the travel scissors I took in my last video (number 7) - about 30mins into the video. They are cheap folding ones I got from Ribbon Rose - www.ribbonrose.co.nz/product/2905/trendy-trims-folding-scissors. In security at NZ and in Singapore I took them out of my bag and unfolded and both were fine with them (Singapore they did ask supervisor). When we did security in Germany I just left them folded in project bag in backpack and no issues. Did that on the way back to NZ and no one checked them. Never had an issue with sewing needles. I also took a cuticle cutter as my backup if scissors were taken. There are also DMC thread cutters you can get which are like pendants. Feel free to send me an email or message on instagram if need any help!
Stitchrovia designs are awesome - I have done one or two - should do a video of some of my older finishes one day!
@@littlebypikku Thanks so much for your advice. I watched your FlossTube #7 and suspect that's why I bought the folding scissors from Ribbon Rose in my latest order. Delighted to hear they have a chance of getting through. Great little scissors at such a good price. Figured it's not the end of the world if they're confiscated. I was more concerned about the needles - they're kind of a must-have. Haha - I have to be careful showing a broader audience my latest projects. It's been a challenging few years and I've been stitching my feelings/frustrations. My next project will be made into a cushion for one of my daughters, using a phrase she says all the time, one that I hope she only says around people she knows very well. Let's just say my grandmother would not be amused and is probably spinning in her grave. But I have 2 Stitchrovia designs ready to go for our holiday this November - Make a Splash and Eat, Drink & Be Merry. Would absolutely love to see some of your older finishes. Thanks again for your generosity in sharing on FlossTube, and for all the inspiration.
Yea small investment scissors! I took some better ones in my check in luggage but hopefully you will be fine! Never had issues with sewing needles!
Ohh I love a ‘quirky’ stitch!! There are quite a few cross stitch Facebook groups with unique designs - found one the other day - ‘cross stitch - nerdy and uncensored’ - some great different designs there!
Wow, that Bird bag is the most gorgeous I've seen so far🤩😍💗awesome job by Mum 👏 So lovely to see you back & visiting with you today. I love your "Yellow Submarine" finish & your new WIP "Afternoon of a Faun". I might have joined that SAL, but it seems a bit tedious to buy that pattern, as I couldn't see any option to buy the PDF pattern under the link provided, at least not with the Translate option in Google Chrome. I'm currently focusing on model stitching a couple of my own designs on 18ct antique white Aida: "Sun in Hand", "Mirrored" and "Journey to the Light within You". Another one is "Seen" stitched on Zweigart Turkestan canvas using Chunky Acrylic Yarn (finished size will be 130x175cm). Other WIPs I'm not sure I want to continue working on, are: The Village of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings & Jane Fiddes 1835 by Hands Across The Sea. And of course, I do have quite a collection of different patterns waiting to be kitted up & stitched some day 🤣 Have a lovely week ahead 🥳xoxo, Joelle 🤗
Thank you! The hardest part is buying the pattern. If you translate the site and do the drop down option of 'Private Lesson 2' - for the afternoon of the faun it is ¥1,980 around $15USD. Think you first need to make an account as well when go to checkout. Oh do you sell your designs online already?? - let me know details if so 😁 I like the The Village of Hawk Run Hollow - but its a big design!
@@littlebypikku Yay! I've managed to buy the Afternoon of the Faun pattern & even got a 500¥ discount (maybe for creating an account with them?), so it was approx. 11EUR for me 🤗 Now, I just need to get a lovely fabric & see if I need to buy threads in addition to what's in my stash to join the SAL anytime soon-ish 🤪Thank you, Jess 👭
Ohhh even better! Love a discount!! Woohoo!
Amanda, Alba Stitcher, told me about your channel. As I see you are under 1K Subscribers, I have added you to the unofficial #under1000Subsclub list. I like your Christmas Sampler, that turned out beautiful.
I don't think I have stitched a bird for a long time now.
Happy Stitching 🧵🥰💜
Oh thank you! I have stopped looking at the numbers... over 1000 would be an amazing goal - but the thought of maybe 700 people watching me can also be a little terrifying haha!
Well, while you are filming no one is watching, so maybe that helps 😉
Hi Jess lovely to see you and your holiday went well,love your Yellow Submarine finish,and other stitching projects,your mums Bird bag is gorgeous,I to have just purchased some Fox and Rabbit fabric as well Ballet slipper$$🤦🏼♀️had to have it! I haven’t stitched much as I have been down in Papamoa,looking after little grandchildren,Jess are you going to the Thames stitching retreat in October? Have a good week Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡
Woohoo glad you have got some on the way! No I won't be at the retreat 😢 Heading down to Wellington that weekend with the family to see Wearable Arts - which will be equally amazing but would of been nice to meet some more stitches outside of Auckland! Aiming to attend the South Auckland meet up on the 27th of August 😁
@@littlebypikku yes I’m hoping to be there as well,👍
Your “unicorn” faun afternoon delight piece is beautiful.
All I want to do is stitch on it and watch your flosstube... but instead got a list of unpacking/sorting tasks to do - so will multitask and do that shortly - while still watching your latest video 😁
@@littlebypikku I just edged all the lawns and mowed so my tennis elbow is protesting. So … might have to leave off stitching until tomorrow.
Oh no!! We have a very small piece of grass - partner is out there currently digging up the weeds and putting some seed down to see if we can make it look slightly better this summer...! I am supposed to be folding washing - but haven't got that far yet 😂
Is it terrible that all I could think of was the weird conspiracy "BIRDs aren't real" when you said "who doesn't like birds?" Yes, I suspect it is. I found you simply by searching "Flosstube" in the UA-cam search bar and you came up, thanks to whatever algorithm they use. I have two current WIPs, which is generally one more than I like: Olde World Map, a Janlynn kit that I've had forever and started in Jan 2020.... but put down when the world got very sad in March of 2020. I picked it up again last month, but I'm alternating sections on it with smaller projects and currently it's one of a Twisted Threads pamphlet Winter Trio.
HAHA I hadn't heard that conspiracy!! All birds replaced with drones...!! Oh the world map looks like a big project - good one to alternate with some smalls. Always good to have a few finish wins on the go 😊