StitchStitchBead Flosstube #16 - March 16, 2024
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Back after just two weeks with another episode! Not much progress to show on my various projects (except Ann Ogston that is almost done!) but I wanted to show my 2024 Nashville Needlework Market purchases!
Stitch along with me and Laura on Marie Louise Piret by Hands Across the Sea Samplers and share your progress with #MarieLouisePiretSAL
SAL to come with @ContentedNeedleworkerKim on Emeline Hotchkiss by Cross Stitch Antiques - more information to come!
Join in @AlbaStitcher Amanda's SAL #MightyWeeNationSAL by choosing a Scottish or Scottish-themed stitch!
Find Laurent (French flosstube) at Les Croix Mousquetaires here on UA-cam!
Hoop stand from Potoky : vpotoky.com/co...
Please feel free to leave comments and questions here or send me a message on Instagram @StitchStitchBead! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Audrey - I think it's funny that you say "sometimes" I quote movie lines!!! And yes, the best thing to do if you try a flosstuber that isn't your style is just to move along.... No need to leave negative comments - those folks are the ones that will never be brave enough to put themselves out there ...... their problem - not yours!
Lol it's more than "sometimes"! 😜 Not a day goes by I don't quote a movie or TV show in conversation. Thanks so much for watching and your encouraging comments. I really appreciate it! Happy stitching! 😊
Oh...and I forgot to say, stitching is a hobby and should be fun. Your videos is the way that you choose to share your hobby with us. Don't worry about negative comments. Those that leave them are drinking out of a glass that is half empty. Your glass is always half full...don't change anything! 😁
😘 Thank you, dear! Ultimately I still have fun with them so I'll continue, just thinking about how to make the most of it! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Keep doing you. You are fine.
Perfectly said!!!!
Hi, Audrey! Your husband sounds like a hoot! I’m guessing you both have a great sense of humor 😂, which is a wonderful gift. We are blessed that you share it with us, in addition to your gorgeous stitching. 💙 I say, you do whatever works for YOU…you are the one who is taking lots of time and work and effort to share with us, and it’s much appreciated! ☺️ Thank you!
PS- I am a planner and notebook fan, so I will be checking out that Golden Coil 📒. Until next time, enjoy your stitching!
Meline
Thank you, Meline! Yes, my husband makes me laugh every day and I am very grateful for him! And he's very supportive of this obsession so I know I'm very lucky 😂 Thanks for watching and happy stitching/shopping! (Hope you find something at Golden Coil that works for you! 😉 )
Hi, Audrey. Great video. You have a very natural method and I really enjoy it. Thank you for wanting to spend time with us. I am assuming you are a mother of young children so we are blessed to have you take some of your limited free time to share your cross stitch passion.
Did I miss something you said about being able to speak French? I live in Canada and It is so nice to hear your pronunciation of words like Piret.
Christine from Ontario
Thank you, Christine! Yes, it's often busy here at home but I have to take time for myself, right!? And I started learning French in middle school and continued through college though it's been quite some time since I was in a classroom so I'm a little rusty. I'm trying to practice, though! Thanks for watching and for your kind words 🥰
I love your videos just as they are. Don’t change a thing. You share your beautiful stitching and wonderful samplers! I always watch your video twice ❤️❤️
Oh and you can come visit anytime. I love it when Laura invites people over here 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
Lol thank you so much! Didn't want to show up uninvited lol. I will be in touch in early April and hopefully the three of us can get together! 😊 ❤️
I love the idea of signing your stitching with your initials & the lion in the color of the linen! So classy. I will copy your idea. Beautiful.
Please do! I wanted something subtle but something that could mark it as my own. Thanks for watching! 😊
I conduct presentations, training and informal webinars for a living and have done so for more than 20 years. Every person has verbal ticks. Everyone. Please ignore the unkind "ummm" comments. Your presentation style is lovely and so is your stitching!
Thank you very much! I appreciate your comments and know that you're right about everyone having their own thing. Thanks for watching! 😊
Isn't there always someone that has to spoil a good thing!! Your videos are enjoyable and your work is amazing um keep up the good work! Take care❤️
Thank you very much! I really appreciate this ❤️
Following orders and subscribed! Please remember you are giving us free content. Do as you want and when you want. So fun to get to know you and your stitching!
Thank you, Becky! I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and subscribing 🥰
Love your videos! It just so happens, we share the same LNS, although I live about 60 miles from Noblesville. At the moment, I am putting the final stitches into Prairie Schooler’s “Village Green”. My next stitch will be Teresa Kogut’s Patreon mystery stitch-a-long “Hometown.” Happy stitching.
That's amazing! Maybe we'll meet at a stitch-in someday 😊And Village Green is a beautiful PS! What a great finish that will be!
New watcher here sent by Brenda and Laura haha. You're delightful! Can't wait to catch up!
Thank you so much for visiting! Hope you enjoy the videos 😊
I love your video's just as they are. Do not change a thing!!!!
You are so kind! Thanks for watching! 😊
Hello again. Yes I do over one also and a lot of times I place my initials and date outside of the stitched area. Most people do not notice it because the thread and fabric colors are so close. Have a great day. ☘️
Thank you so much for sharing! It is a good idea and I definitely want to put some kind of personal touch to each piece. 😊 Happy stitching!
Just found you after Laura mentioned your SAL. I think your video is fantastic. You shouldn’t change anything!!
Thank you so much! 🥰
Your samplers are stunning. Keep on doing what you’re doing. Blessings!
Thank you so much! ❤️
You are fabulous as you are. Can't think of anything you need to change. Your humor is appreciated. Since Laura holds you in high regard you must be a special person. Stitch on....🎉
I'll take fabulous any day! 😉 Thank you very much and of course I am very thankful to Laura as well for helping me to connect with so many stitchers. Happy stitching! ❤️
Really enjoy your videos. It’s fine to have a casual feel. After listening and watching today ,here’s my thought: don’t over think it 😊 we do not expect a professional grade production film, if people do then shame on them. Same with hanging your framed pieces… don’t over think it. Hang it up where you will enjoy it, add to it over time 😊 it will end up looking fabulous! I promise! Get that framed piece up there missy ❤❤❤ xoxo
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I will continue to make videos so long as I am having fun with it and am really eager to get some pieces up on the wall so I'm trying to over-think less and have more fun! Thank you! 🥰
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I love you and your videos just the way you are. I am kinda bummed that i am all caught up and my binging has come to an end so no more instant gratification lol i will have to wait till you post. ❤
Lol I know what you mean! When I first found flosstube I binged videos from some awesome channel and was sad when I actually had to wait for new ones 😂 Thank you so much for watching -- and waiting! See you in a few weeks! 😊
Another great flosstube Audrey, so inspiring, I always look forward to watching ❤
Thank you, Sue! I really appreciate that. Hope to have lots more to show when I'm back in a few weeks! ❤️
So nice to meet you and get an introduction. Brenda and Laura did send me over. :)
I really like natural light as well, and an informal, unedited floss tube as long as it is fairly tight and not too rambly, which isn’t as issue with your videos. Monthly is super!
Love your market picks and your projects..such a nice variety. While watching, I have been working on a cute little Lizzie Kate piece for April, the last of her yearbook series that I change out each month. Easy and fun. :)
I owe so much to Brenda and Laura! Thanks for taking Brenda's orders 😂 It's funny you mention Lizzie Kate - my youngest son picked out one of her Halloween charts a while back and I keep eyeing some for myself! They are so cute! Thanks so much for your comments. Happy stitching! ❤️
Your videos are great. The lighting today was great. I say do what makes you happy as far as editing. No edits necessary unless you want to. All of your stitches are so beautiful. I’m currently trying to finish up some olde WIPS so I’m sewing beads on my Mirabilia Stargazer. Thanks for keeping me company.
Stargazer is a gorgeous chart! I love working with beads and that's why every once in a while I look at all the Mirabilia charts that are out there. Maybe one day I'll try one! Thank you so much for watching and your kind words! Happy stitching! 😊
I usually stitch samplers the way they are charted, then after framing, I glue a paper on the back saying that I had stitched it, and finished it on a certain date.
Yes! I plan to add handwritten labels to the back of all my framed pieces but still like the idea of stitching something special on each one as well. I'll figure it out! 😅 Thank you for watching! Happy stitching! 😊
I give you lots of a credit your being transparent. I tried 2 utube videos an I’m not so good . Took a lot of energy.
There are days that it’s harder to be “on” than others but overall it’s been fun and I’ve made a lot of friends! Even if I only watched and never made videos, I am so thankful for flosstube! Thank you for watching! ❤
I love seeing all the projects you are working on. I just bought the Emeline Hotchkiss sampler to stitch along with you and Kim ❤ can’t wait to hear the start date.
Thank you for joining us, Jessica! We'll keep you posted! ❤️
Hi Audrey you always show the most beautiful projects and I want to start all of them but I think I will start that nwp with you and Kim ❤️❤️
Wonderful! Kim and I are discussing start dates for the SAL and we'll announce more info once we've decided. 😊
Hi Audrey. I really enjoyed watching your video and seeing all your beautiful work. While I have been listening to you I have been working on Susanna Millne 1843 by hands across the sea samplers. Really enjoying this one.❤
Thank you for sharing! I love Susanna, especially the birds. Happy stitching and thank you for watching! 😊
Wahoo! You are here! After giving you a 'thumbs up', I'm settling in for some stitchy goodness!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy! 😊
I love your videos!! I think you should do what makes you happy. You keep gaining viewers because you’re fun to watch. So I would say you’re doing it right. You’ve got such a good personality and sense of humor. Don’t let a couple negative people make you feel like you need to make changes. And btw, your work is amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re amazing❤️
Thank you! So long as I am enjoying the process I will continue to make videos. It's very nice that I am reaching and connecting with so many people this way and I appreciate your comments. I'll have more stitching goodness to show in a few weeks. Thanks for watching! 🥰
Hi Audrey, I just wanted to say that I love your Flosstube and I love your style and all that you stitch. Thank you for your inspiration. 😃
I have gotten so much inspiration from others so I'm glad to offer some myself! Thank you for watching! Happy stitching! 😊
I love your beautiful stitching and your willingness to give different things a try. Very inspiring! ❤
Thank you, Karen! It's been fun discovering all that's out there and I know I haven't even scraped the surface! More stitchy goodness to come, I think! 😊
I thoroughly enjoy your flosstubes and support your doing them monthly - more progress to show & efficient use of your time! And love the notion of creating a symbol with your initials and date to add to your work! That Sara Welch 1764 is gorgeous but, I think I’d have to change out the purples…until next time, enjoy your stitching!
Thank you for your input! I am likely moving to monthly videos but will have lots to share! Hardly a day goes by I don't stitch! And I agree about Sara Welch: not in love with the purple but the design was irresistible! Thanks for watching! 😊
Yours is one of my favorite flosstubes. I would like to see more, not less, of you! ❤
Thank you so much, Debora! Happy stitching! ❤️
You and your Videos are perfect, fun and inspiring.
I love your youthful enthusiasm, (i am old), so inspiring, don't change a thing.
The stupids can just move on.
😂 Haha thank you, Julia! I am so happy to hear I can offer a bit of inspiration since I get so much from others. Thank you for watching! 🥰
The secret to longevity in anything is to do what you love, the way you want, as frequently as you want!
And to let those who prefer something else to help themselves to the plethora of other flosstubes they might enjoy more.🥰
It is wonderful that there is just SO MUCH FLOSSTUBE for us all to choose from! Thank you, Kathy! Happy stitching! ❤️
Love all your content and enjoy the way you share your love of stitching which is beautiful
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words. Happy Stitching! 😊
Another great video! Honestly whenever you have time to do a video, I will watch it. It takes a lot to do one so for me to say when I want you to do one feels wrong. I totally want a Floss Palace, that is awesome. Your Scottish sampler Ann is gorgeous, I can’t wait for her to come out next year. I am currently stitching Sarah Milthorp from last year’s symposium and I absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing your Quaker Sampler by Shakespeare Peddler. I am stitching it with the called for threads and I am just not happy with it. Great idea to change it to the 100.3 silk. If you are looking for another Quaker, Kathy Barrick has a great one called AH to EE Quaker. I absolutely loved stitching mine which is on Instagram. I have to get better about posting. If I added anything to a sampler, I would never hear the end of it from my Mom. She thinks you have to stay true to the sampler. But I put a sticker (Kathy Barrick has great ones) on the back of sampler after it is framed. Awesome market haul and you may have just talked me into Emeline Hotchkiss. Thank you for sharing all your projects.
Thank you for sharing, Renee! Sarah Milthorp is at the top of my wishlist. I'd like to stitch her this year, for sure. After I stitched Spring Quaker I searched for another and found so many, including Kathy Barrick's which I do love! Something about those medallions -- they're beautiful! It's funny that your mom is vehement about you sticking to patterns -- mine called me after I posted this to tell me I MUST put my name and date on all that I stitch! 😂 If you join us in stitching Emeline, be sure to post and tag me and Kim! 😊
Maybe this will help with your decision to personalizing it. I find a thread color close to fabric color and in one of the bottom corners I initial and date it. Example SR 24. I also do it one over one. You can hardly see it but my family knows it’s there and the beauty of the piece remains its own.
Yes, I like that idea! I actually stitched "A23" in over one stitches on my "The Rose and The Giant Pear". Only over one stitches would fit in a tiny opening on the design so I had to make it work and it looks great! 😊
Look forward to your videos always! Your french is amazing to listen to! My mom was from Canada and it brings great memories of hearing her.
Keep doing you! Amazing!!
Lovely memories! Thank you so much for watching and your kind words ❤️
Hi Audrey! I found your channel a few videos ago and enjoy your style! Please don't feel like you need to edit, unless that is something you enjoy the process of. Thanks for the book suggestion, my library has an audiobook version available!
Wonderful, I hope you find the book interesting! While reading I would often stop to search online for photos or more information on some of the pieces or people mentioned. Thank you so much for your input on the videos and for watching! Happy stitching and reading! 😊
I’m presently stitching Ann Grimshaw 1/1 on 33 count Lugana from Those Missing Stitched in the color Poetic Pony Boy. I LOVE the smaller size of pieces when stitching over 1 ❤. Whatever you want to do in your Floss Tubes is fine - it’s YOUR channel - do what you want when you want 😊. Your content is right up my alley so I will keep watching whenever you post 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words! And Ann Grimshaw in tiny stitches!? I bet that is gorgeous in person! Thank you for your input and your support as well as for sharing what you're working on! Happy stitching! 😊
I wish I had discovered linen when I was your age 🤣 and when my eyesight was excellent. Anyway…I love your projects AND your creative way to sign your name. I may copy (with a different symbol)…
Please do! Something unique to make it your own 😊 Thanks for watching!
Lovely flosstube again Audrey. You have fast become one of my favourites.
That is very sweet, Carol! Thank you so much! ❤️
Another good flosstube! I went back and watched all your past FT. Very enjoyable, I'm hooked! I'll look forward to them however often you feel comfortable filming!
Thank you so much! And bless you for watching the old ones 😂 Happy stitching!
Record and slap ‘em up works for me! Seriously, be you. I love the chatty, I love the tangents, makes it feel like you’re just hanging out and stitching. Pick a schedule that works for you and doesn’t make it a job. Or don’t pick a schedule, record when it suits you. Just have fun!
Haha thank you so much! So long as I continue to enjoy talking about stitching I will continue to make videos and I appreciate the support. And I know what you mean about hanging out -- those are the best videos when it just feels like there's a friend in the room talking about your favorite things! 😊
You will always be my ❤quirky❤ stitchy friend Audrey❤ Monthly would be awesome❤
🥰 Thank you, Rebecca!
Ooooh, I’m in on the Canadian sampler. I love it. My husband is from Canada.
Wonderful! More info on our SAL to come. Thanks! 😊
Um, yes we do!
Hi!! Wow, Ann looks so fabulous! I love your Market choices. I may need that heart one. I say make the video that brings you joy. We know we can’t please everyone. How about #stitchingemeline ? I’m working on my biscornu (which I now know means quirky in French!). Later I will make more progress on the over one in Fruit Tree. Hopefully I can make some floss choices on Emeline as well. Or I may just take a nap 🤣💕
#StitchingEmeline works for me! Nice and simple. I need to decide on threads and fabric still... That Fruit Tree with Two Animals is GORGEOUS so I'm looking forward to seeing more progress! Thank you for watching, Kim! ❤️
I've also stitched a sampler were I stitched my initials/date with a thread that disappears into the background, so it doesn't distract from the design. Plus if framed, the sampler will be viewed from a distance, so personal additions won't be seen unless one looks closely. Then it's a surprise fine. 🙂
You're absolutely right. I spend so much time with my nose to the linen that I forget that in the end the finished product will be viewed from a distance. Definitely want to add my name or initials but on some it's hard to decide on the right spot. Don't want to just shove it in somewhere 😂 Thank you so much for commenting and watching! 😊
@@StitchStitchBead I'm sure what ever you decide to do, it will be perfect.
Super fun - was that book perhaps a translation? Have a fun trip.
The author (Clare Hunter) is Scottish so I think it was written in English. Full of fascinating stories if not a few too many typos 😅 Thank you for watching! 😊
You have a lovely and warm conversational approach! Once a month is fine - whatever is comfortable for you. (Please don't introduce yourself on one octave and then go up one or two octaves for the second sentence - it is like fingernails on chalk. As much as I enjoy the rest of their videos.) Don't stress about the timing or the lighting - seldom is there a flosstube that is perfect. If they were all perfect, I'd have to give them up. LOVE the "Floss Palace"!! Clever man, your hubby. Glad to have found you and grateful to Brenda and Laura for suggesting you. Have a wonderful month and great time when you are in the Chicago area.
Aww, thank you so much, Marcia! Trying not to turn this into work, just hoping to improve if I can so I appreciate the input from my viewers. 😊 And I will pass your message along to Ryan - he is very proud of "Floss Palace" 😂 Thank you for watching!
Thanks for putting so much thought into how you can enhance your Flosstube. But you do you! Stitchers should do what makes them happy, you should enjoy the Flosstube, too. If doing a monthly video fits in with your way of stitching, that's fine with me.
I'm a new subscriber and thought I'd throw in what I like in floss tube videos. I really like the longer videos, and would rather have you do a once a month video if that works for you and also that gives you a longer time to stitch between videos which means we get to see more progress 😊
Is the oval hoop you showed on one of your projects part of the stand you ordered from Hobby House? I like your hoop and would like to know where or if I can get one.
I really appreciate this! Thank you!
@susanquinn792 That is my thinking. I like longer videos as well and I'd like my videos to be full of fun new things and lots of progress on projects. Thanks for your input! And the oval hoop is a Hardwicke Manor hoop from Access Commodities (hoopandframe.com) but you may be able to get them from Hobby House as well 😊
I enjoy your videos however you do them! I’m working on two Scottish samplers right now. Hope you enjoyed your time in St. Pete and got to eat some good seafood! Weather was great for the race. I’m wondering how you speak such good French?
Thank you! Yes, St Pete was great! And I did eat well in Florida, that's for sure. My sea bass dinner one night was probably my favorite! Thanks for watching! 😊
What kind of hoop are you using on the red sampler? I love the oval shape. It was still in your work. Enjoyed your flosstube.
It is one of my favorite hoops! The perfect little size. Here's the link to purchase : hoopandframe.com/collections/wooden-hoops-frames/products/wooden-embroidery-hoop-oval-6-x-3-5
Where did you get the lion to sign your pieces love your cross stitch
I found a beautiful antique sampler on eBay (unfortunately I was unable to purchase it!) but fell in love with a little lion that was on it! I was able to chart it from the photos and have created a little signature with it to add to my finishes 😊
Hi Audrey! I have a thought about your French sampler that you are trying to figure out how to put your "signature" on it. What if you stitched the sampler as it is but then skip a row or two under the bottom border and then stitcher the original stitcher's signature line but replace it with your name and the current date. Just an idea!
That's a great suggestion! Thank you! ❤️
Hi Audrey , new subscriber here now to start to catch up. Enjoyed this very much. I too got lone eagle and Ann Hunt love the brown. Questions: want to try legacy linen and have Gigi R ( rose Wreath sampler) but no fabric . Like to try legacy on it but what color. 38 or 40 count could you help. Thanks
Hi! Thanks for subscribing! I looked up The Rose Wreath Sampler (gorgeous!) and would recommend Fuller's Teazel by Legacy. It's a 38 ct cream color but if you'd like something a little darker I think Irish Coffee is beautiful too! Hope this helps 😊
Ooh also forgot to say please please speak to your French subscribers a lot more 😊 it’s absolute music to my ears . I understand zero but it’s so lovely ❤
Hahaha I will keep that in mind! 😂
I’m new to cross stitch. What is this spool floss you are using?
Welcome! The spools are 100.3 silk from Au ver a Soie and you can purchase them from hoopandframe.com. They come in hundreds of colors!
I truly enjoy your videos and think you do an awesome job. It’s always great to want to improve but in your case I’m not sure what you would do (Can you tell I was a teacher). Sometimes we pay too much attention to the nay sayers. If the majority of your viewers like what you’re doing then keep it up and disregard the negative people. Besides, no one is being forced to watch UA-cam.
Lol you are so right! Thank you for your input and for watching. I'm having fun with it and that's what's important, I know, but I thought I should at least consider how I might change some things going forward. For now, though, it seems I've got a lot of happy viewers and I am very grateful! Thanks for stopping by! 😊
Sorry I think I just repeated myself. 🤪😂
I'm just at the start but wanted to add words of encouragement not to let the nitpicking get you down, or the downvotes - they're not substantive reactions to your content.
You can only be yourself - at the end of the day, isn't flosstube really about how each of us expresses ourselves through stitching? If that's not good enough for anyone then that's their loss.
You are absolutely right, of course! Thank you, Katie 🥰
Why do people complain!! Say um as many times as you want! Let them leave!! I/s not about you it is ABOUT THEM!! IGNORE, IGNORANT PEOPLE.
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Hi new to your channel and I feel your questioning yourself about videos and content, it would be great to get anonymous constructive feedback, I question myself the same about my channel, really enjoyed your video
THANK YOU for saying so! Anonymous constructive criticism would be great though I know ultimately I'm just doing this for fun. Just hoping to improve where I can. Thank you so much for commenting, I will be sure to check out your channel as well! 😊
I would suggest you delete your links.
While I watched, I stitched Ann Jonson 1832. Love watching your videos! I like listening to you speak French; even though, I don’t understand. Floss palace is an awesome name for your room!
I think the addition of a ring light would be great, but don’t feel you need to “overproduce” your channel unless it’s something you want to learn and do. If it becomes too much work, you may not enjoy making videos.
Ooooooh, Ann Jonson! You know, the more I see that chart, the more I want it! I may have to take the plunge. Thank you for your input on the production side here...I'll keep making videos and trying new things so long as it's still fun. Thanks for watching and for sharing! 😊
@@StitchStitchBead Ann is a fun one to stitch!