Thanks so much, Jean, for this interview with Karen and the Cross Stitch Cupboard. I have been fortunate enough to be Karen’s customer for nearly all of the Cupboard’s forty years, and I can honestly say that I can’t imagine our stitching community without her or the Cupboard. I was also fortunate to be one of your students at the Cupboard that last January before the pandemic and I always feel that I learn something new with you. I think the discussion about shops developing a relationship with customers was so on point. The experience of shopping with “big box” internet needlework stores can, at least for me, NEVER replace that ability to deal personally with someone who can help with the feel of fabric and the match of colors which are so important to our craft. I should have said this a while ago, but thanks, too, for starting your Floss Tube sessions. You always have things for us to learn, which makes spending some of my time online worthwhile. 😄❤️
Thank you for a lovely 'visit' with Karen. I spoke with her a couple of days and she is so sweet and friendly. I thought there were no LNS' lefft in South Florida. I found out about her in the zoom calls for Roxie. I already have Jane kitted up but I told Karen I will be making a trip soon. Lord knows the 'treasures' I will find in a 'real store'. Thank you so much not only for gifting us with your love and knowledge of cross stitch but letting us 'peek' at the window of possibilities in this art. Grateful to both of you for keeping the torch burning!
What a wonderful interview! Thank you for sharing Karen with the Cross Stitch community! I have had the pleasure of working for her the past 35 years. Karen is a hard working, knowledgeable and caring person. What a delight to have her as my “boss” but more as a friend!💗
I had a lovely time watching your interview with Karen. I think The Cross Stitch Cupboard really helped me blossom in my stitching. I so miss the stitching table and can't wait until we can all stitch together again! It was very cool to hear about the start of the cupboard locale and the evolution of stitching!
I live in the grey MidWest, so even with COVID-19, hubby and I decided to take a trip to sunny FL. We didn't stay in Ft Lauderdale, but I found Karen's shop. I contacted her a couple of weeks in advance and she invited me to visit. I did! It was a lovely shop, with lots of charts, fabrics and threads. I bought 3 different bunny patterns and kitted them up too. Karen was very helpful and called me by my name several times. Will definitely stop by next year when I go back for my February sunshine fix. A very hospitable shop owner.
Love listening to y'alls talking about cross stitch. You ladies are generally in my age group, and I really can relate . I keep eyeing the America pattern behind you, it's calling my name! Happy Stitching!
Thank you for another awesome video...we do not have a LNS here in Charlottesville VA...Jean you offer friendship and 40 years of experiences to us...thank you for interviewing Karen...would love to visit her shop...did you see all the linen she had on the shelf...wow...wishing you Joy and Happy Stitching ❣️
We used to have two wonderful LNS close to my home here in NH. It was so nice to look forward to a visit to them and see all the linens, flosses, patterns and stitched models in person, as well as big stuffed chairs for one to sit and stitch and meet other stitchers. Alas, one closed and the other moved to Texas. So saddened! Now I have to get everything online, not the same. Channels like yours helps fill that void!! Thank you! ❤
Thanks for featuring a LNS. Gives an insight to how they do business and how personal they can be in their dealings with stitchers. With the photos of the shop, I kinda wish I were in Florida so I can experience the shop in its entirety. We here in Western Australia do not have a lot of needlework shops and the US-based stitchers are really spoiled for choice. I hope to visit your country in the future to enjoy the needlework shop experience. Stay safe Jean ❤
Thank you❤️ I’m stitching on Roxie as I listen this morning. Just two more stitches before I go to work.... ok many four more. I start stitching and can’t stop.
I am stitching Roxie. First time using linen. It’s much more slow going but I am loving it and enjoying the beautiful colors. Thank you for producing this.
Thank you for this. I totally “got” the sentiments of a shop vs online shipping. I will always remember the woman who ran my local LNS back in the 1970s in my small northeastern town in NJ. I can still smell it the way smells trigger certain memories. I’m okay with online shopping even prior to Covid because of the instant gratification thing. But, unless you have that LNS experience, nothing beats it! You are a treasure, Ms Farish.
Hi Jean, every week I enjoy listening to your flosstube, sharing your knowledge as a teacher and person in business for 40 years. Love it! I hope you can give me some advice to make my needles last longer then a week or two. They get a blackish color and loose their shiny smoothness making it get more friction to go through the fabric. I have tried several brands, even golded and carbonised needles. It doesn’t make much of a difference. I always wash my hands before stitching, use no lotions etc, have dry and warm hands (not sweaty). It must be a chemical reaction of the materials with my skin. Hope you have some wise words for me.
It sounds like you have figured out that it's a body chemistry thing. I have heard of this happening to stitchers ... and it doesn't seem to matter what brand or type of needle. It must be very frustrating! I think I would keep trying different types until I know I have tried everything. I'm sorry that I don't have any magic to offer.
It’s also good to make sure you have enough of a margin when the fabric hasn’t been cut evenly. I learned that when I had a full yard of linen for a project and I started at the wrong end and ended up having to rip it all out and evening out my fabric.
Jean, on your Facebook live presentation on April 9th for Jane Hattersley, will you be providing a link. I do not have a Facebook account, but can watch Facebook live if provided with a link.
Another wonderful video! Jean, I know about your Cruises and you mentioned teaching at The Cupboard in years passed, do you have any non-cruise teaching events coming up in 2021 or 2022?
I'm just beginning to schedule land-based classes. I got so tired of cancelling things, I just stopped planning them ... but I think it's time now! Thanks for the nudge.
Hi Jean. Great video--thank you. I have a question regarding cross stitch projects that were done by women. We see many samplers done by young girls, but did women keep doing cross stitch or did they stop in their younger years? Would love to see examples of stitching done by women if you have any.
I personally don't have any antiques done by women. Mary Queen of Scots is probably the most famous adult stitcher and we know that upper class women stitched, based on paintings and other sources. Since women would be unlikely to add their age to their project, that probably makes it harder to attribute a work to a mature woman. Women who were not in the upper classes would have had little time for pleasure stitching.
I couldn’t agree more with Karin regarding the changes in our stitching habits over the 40 years that have gone by. I strongly agree that it is a personal craft and no matter how much I may have to buy online, I still truly need the in person touch and see and collaborate with another human being that I am used to. I may adjust, but I will never prefer the online experience,
I should have mentioned in the video that questions about the pieces shown during the interview are best directed to Karen at the Cross Stitch Cupboard. Here's Karen's email address: stitch1981@aol.com
On a stitched piece that is not a sampler, what things do you consider when deciding on adding a date of completion and your name, i.e. re: colour, size, location?
When the piece doesn't include a name as a design element (like a sampler) I tend to put my name somewhere visible yet discreet. I usually choose a thread a few shades darker than the fabric color ... dark enough to read. As for placement, it all depends on the project but usually bottom right corner.
Thanks so much, Jean, for this interview with Karen and the Cross Stitch Cupboard. I have been fortunate enough to be Karen’s customer for nearly all of the Cupboard’s forty years, and I can honestly say that I can’t imagine our stitching community without her or the Cupboard. I was also fortunate to be one of your students at the Cupboard that last January before the pandemic and I always feel that I learn something new with you. I think the discussion about shops developing a relationship with customers was so on point. The experience of shopping with “big box” internet needlework stores can, at least for me, NEVER replace that ability to deal personally with someone who can help with the feel of fabric and the match of colors which are so important to our craft.
I should have said this a while ago, but thanks, too, for starting your Floss Tube sessions. You always have things for us to learn, which makes spending some of my time online worthwhile. 😄❤️
It's easy to see why the Cupboard has such a loyal following! Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching!
Thank you for a lovely 'visit' with Karen. I spoke with her a couple of days and she is so sweet and friendly. I thought there were no LNS' lefft in South Florida. I found out about her in the zoom calls for Roxie. I already have Jane kitted up but I told Karen I will be making a trip soon. Lord knows the 'treasures' I will find in a 'real store'. Thank you so much not only for gifting us with your love and knowledge of cross stitch but letting us 'peek' at the window of possibilities in this art. Grateful to both of you for keeping the torch burning!
You'll love it!
What a wonderful interview! Thank you for sharing Karen with the Cross Stitch community! I have had the pleasure of working for her the past 35 years. Karen is a hard working, knowledgeable and caring person. What a delight to have her as my “boss” but more as a friend!💗
We all know that it takes a team effort ... thanks for doing your part to make the Cupboard what it is!
I had a lovely time watching your interview with Karen. I think The Cross Stitch Cupboard really helped me blossom in my stitching. I so miss the stitching table and can't wait until we can all stitch together again! It was very cool to hear about the start of the cupboard locale and the evolution of stitching!
Having a great shop as your LNS is a blessing in so many ways!
I live in the grey MidWest, so even with COVID-19, hubby and I decided to take a trip to sunny FL. We didn't stay in Ft Lauderdale, but I found Karen's shop. I contacted her a couple of weeks in advance and she invited me to visit. I did! It was a lovely shop, with lots of charts, fabrics and threads. I bought 3 different bunny patterns and kitted them up too. Karen was very helpful and called me by my name several times. Will definitely stop by next year when I go back for my February sunshine fix. A very hospitable shop owner.
I so happy to know you got to enjoy Karen's hospitality first hand!
Thank you for another informative video Jean, my goodness what a lovely lady. I so wish we had more stitchy stores like this in the UK.
You described Karen perfectly: she IS a lovely lady!
I always enjoy watching your UA-cam with so many beautiful things to learn and see. I enjoyed your interview today.
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for all your efforts to the craft! Love all you do for us. I have learned so much from you!
You are so welcome!
What a delightful visit and a wonderful shop owner Karen is. So wish I was close enough to visit.
Thanks!
Love listening to y'alls talking about cross stitch. You ladies are generally in my age group, and I really can relate . I keep eyeing the America pattern behind you, it's calling my name! Happy Stitching!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you for another awesome video...we do not have a LNS here in Charlottesville VA...Jean you offer friendship and 40 years of experiences to us...thank you for interviewing Karen...would love to visit her shop...did you see all the linen she had on the shelf...wow...wishing you Joy and Happy Stitching ❣️
Thank you!
That was a great interview and I have seen Natalie on the vintage cross stitch niche floss tube channel touring her shop which must be totally lovely!
So cool!
Thanks for sharing....amazing video as always....the interview was so much fun...take care and be safe
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
We used to have two wonderful LNS close to my home here in NH. It was so nice to look forward to a visit to them and see all the linens, flosses, patterns and stitched models in person, as well as big stuffed chairs for one to sit and stitch and meet other stitchers. Alas, one closed and the other moved to Texas. So saddened! Now I have to get everything online, not the same. Channels like yours helps fill that void!! Thank you! ❤
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for featuring a LNS. Gives an insight to how they do business and how personal they can be in their dealings with stitchers. With the photos of the shop, I kinda wish I were in Florida so I can experience the shop in its entirety. We here in Western Australia do not have a lot of needlework shops and the US-based stitchers are really spoiled for choice. I hope to visit your country in the future to enjoy the needlework shop experience. Stay safe Jean ❤
And I hope someday to visit Australia!
Thank you for having Karen on. It was very interesting. I will check out her shop online.
Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed the interview so very much. Thank you for doing this. Now I have another shop to look for supplies.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you❤️ I’m stitching on Roxie as I listen this morning. Just two more stitches before I go to work.... ok many four more. I start stitching and can’t stop.
I think we can all sympathize!
A lovely interview to listen to while stitching the two-trip herringbone on Roxie. I’m really enjoying stitching this sampler.
Wonderful!
That was a great interview. I want to visit her shop and will if I get to that side of the states. Thank you for all you share with us. ❤️
You'll enjoy it!
What a wonderful video! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am stitching Roxie. First time using linen. It’s much more slow going but I am loving it and enjoying the beautiful colors. Thank you for producing this.
Wonderful! Take your time and enjoy the process.
Thank you for this. I totally “got” the sentiments of a shop vs online shipping. I will always remember the woman who ran my local LNS back in the 1970s in my small northeastern town in NJ. I can still smell it the way smells trigger certain memories. I’m okay with online shopping even prior to Covid because of the instant gratification thing. But, unless you have that LNS experience, nothing beats it! You are a treasure, Ms Farish.
A shop visit is a precious thing!
It is nice to meet your friend Karen on your channel. Thank you for another inspiring episode.
Thanks for watching!
Cross stitch cupboard is my lns.Love love love the shop and Karen
I am headed up there shortly
You are so fortunate!
That was fun! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic interview! I've always dreamed of owning my shop, except I HATE cutting fabric, so I doubt that will ever happen.
I imagine that every shop owner has their favorite and not-so-favorite tasks. The key is to hire employees that fill the gaps.
Such an enjoyable video to start my day. 😊
I'm so glad!
Enjoyed the interview so much. Would love to travel and visit her shop.
It's a lovely shop!
This was an amazing video. I loved all the information and started me thinking about some travel to cross stitch shops.
Go for it!
Hi Jean, every week I enjoy listening to your flosstube, sharing your knowledge as a teacher and person in business for 40 years. Love it! I hope you can give me some advice to make my needles last longer then a week or two. They get a blackish color and loose their shiny smoothness making it get more friction to go through the fabric. I have tried several brands, even golded and carbonised needles. It doesn’t make much of a difference. I always wash my hands before stitching, use no lotions etc, have dry and warm hands (not sweaty). It must be a chemical reaction of the materials with my skin. Hope you have some wise words for me.
It sounds like you have figured out that it's a body chemistry thing. I have heard of this happening to stitchers ... and it doesn't seem to matter what brand or type of needle. It must be very frustrating! I think I would keep trying different types until I know I have tried everything. I'm sorry that I don't have any magic to offer.
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks thank you! I’ll keep on trying several brands
I still have charts from the Cupboard I bought in the 90s 💕
Classics!
It’s also good to make sure you have enough of a margin when the fabric hasn’t been cut evenly. I learned that when I had a full yard of linen for a project and I started at the wrong end and ended up having to rip it all out and evening out my fabric.
It always surprises me when a cross stitch fabric is not cut on a fabric line and is sold as such in a retail setting.
Jean, on your Facebook live presentation on April 9th for Jane Hattersley, will you be providing a link. I do not have a Facebook account, but can watch Facebook live if provided with a link.
I don't know how to do that ... but I will endeavor to find out!
I love Crossstitch Cupboard..ordered rolaframes from them..very helpful.
Wonderful!
Another wonderful video! Jean, I know about your Cruises and you mentioned teaching at The Cupboard in years passed, do you have any non-cruise teaching events coming up in 2021 or 2022?
I'm just beginning to schedule land-based classes. I got so tired of cancelling things, I just stopped planning them ... but I think it's time now! Thanks for the nudge.
Hi Jean. Great video--thank you. I have a question regarding cross stitch projects that were done by women. We see many samplers done by young girls, but did women keep doing cross stitch or did they stop in their younger years? Would love to see examples of stitching done by women if you have any.
I personally don't have any antiques done by women. Mary Queen of Scots is probably the most famous adult stitcher and we know that upper class women stitched, based on paintings and other sources. Since women would be unlikely to add their age to their project, that probably makes it harder to attribute a work to a mature woman. Women who were not in the upper classes would have had little time for pleasure stitching.
I couldn’t agree more with Karin regarding the changes in our stitching habits over the 40 years that have gone by. I strongly agree that it is a personal craft and no matter how much I may have to buy online, I still truly need the in person touch and see and collaborate with another human being that I am used to. I may adjust, but I will never prefer the online experience,
Thanks for watching and sharing your comments!
I am wondering what the name of the stitched piece shown at 43:25 on your video. It is a row of flowers. Thank you.
I should have mentioned in the video that questions about the pieces shown during the interview are best directed to Karen at the Cross Stitch Cupboard. Here's Karen's email address: stitch1981@aol.com
On a stitched piece that is not a sampler, what things do you consider when deciding on adding a date of completion and your name, i.e. re: colour, size, location?
When the piece doesn't include a name as a design element (like a sampler) I tend to put my name somewhere visible yet discreet. I usually choose a thread a few shades darker than the fabric color ... dark enough to read. As for placement, it all depends on the project but usually bottom right corner.
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Thank you.
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