I am so glad I found your videos. Your mom’s work is beautiful. Maybe the next time she goes to her house in Greece she can take some pics of her cross stitch pieces there so you can share on your channel. You had me laughing so hard at your covered bridge story. Stitching Jules has so many beautiful patterns. If you haven’t watched her channel you should see some of the pieces she stitches. Your woodworking is beautiful, please continue to share pics of your work.
Stitching Jules is the bomb. Now, she is Stitching Jules Design. She has her own Flosstube. Been watching her for years. Love love love her COWBOY design, do check it out. Johnnie welcome to the best community in the world. We are all mad wild stitchers. Sizzle on.
You will find that the stitching community is a great enabler. Lol Your mother's work is amazing so intricate. I think that would be sweet to take her to a store and try and get her interested again. Your work is beautiful. Your woodwork is pretty good too. Lol Loved your utube.
New England area is beautiful, especially in the fall. It has been on my bucket list, lol. I was a knitter until a shoulder surgery a couple of years ago. I just started back up with cross stitch. For many a year I avoided kits. I prefer DMC floss. Most of your kits use a cheaper quality floss. Now I can't do counted cross stitch so had to go to stamped cross stitch. Tried a 14 count. Very hard to see. Now I work on an 11 count. Love it. I am working on a Joy Sunday. It's a wicker basket on its side with sunflowers coming out of it. My wife loves sunflowers. She is really liking the progress. I also do diamond painting. It was the craft a co worker got me into after the shoulder surgery. After a year of doing it, I needed a break. Hence went back to cross stitch. So glad of the success on your first flosstube. It's rare for me to see men in the thread arts. I am old so in my day I hud my talent. If you didn't know Rosie Greer, a big football player, needle pointed. He even has some pattern books, not sure if they are still available today. Samplers are awesome. Would love to see them in stamped cross stitch. Lol Thanks for your videos.
Hi Jonnie, I also love Stitching Jules. I have finished her monochrome sea turtle and now I'm working (besides many other projects) on je Empire State Workers. I find it quite easy to stitch. I 've never ever done a monochrome, but I fell in love with them. Next one will probably be the koala 🥰 you chose two beautiful pieces...... 👍
You are doing such big projects you probably need a wooden needlework frame that you can adjust. Then you call roll up and store in a pillowcase. No creases! But do invest in a small project that you can travel with. A Q-snap would be good for that! The wood working is super cool!
My mother is 86 and still does embroidery. She loves the pillows.. she and I have arthritis in our hands. And I found gloves for arthritis . They really help. The end of the fingertips are out. So you can hold the needle.
You can buy multiple Qsnaps and then put them together to make the size you want, I do not like a Qsnap I use Nurge or Morgan hoops myself😊 so happy to see a new video and Thanjs for sharing Moms beautiful work as well❤ Tell her stitching daily really helps me with my RA in my hands! I doubt they would work at all if I didn’t stitch! Oh when I stitch my Mirabilias I do all the stitching in a large section then I backstitch as I go ( or I won’t stitch the back stitch) I bead last! I use a lap stand for beading and always place batting over the beaded area if I have to roll my stitching up for my beading! Hope that is helpful! 😊
Welcome to Flosstube.. just discovered your feed. .. love the chat. I can not help with your question as I am wooden hoop only stitcher.. i collect vintage ones. Once you have a floor frame made in class you could make yourself a hoop. 😉 Love hearing of another Gilmour Girls fan. While stitching, I listen to the 'I am all in' podcast , where the actor who played Luke is watching all 7 seasons then discusses with his team. Good luck , look forward to future vids
Welcome to flosstube world. So interesting to view these two videos. You probably know already but Teresa Little Stitcher gives a detailed explanation about stitching beads on those large designs.
In my opinion, I prefer to leave the beading last, however, Teresa Little stitcher on youtube had a brilliant idea and stitches and beads at the same time but protects her beading from being crushed in the roller bars by using felt squares. Brilliant! I do that now!
Enjoyed seeing your mother’s beautiful needlepoint. Great progress on your WIPs. Good luck with the Qsnaps. I tried them and they weren’t for me. I love my hoops and love my Aida. My hoops are wrapped as well and they keep my fabric drum tight. Do what makes you happy and what works for you.
Thank you for the video. If you like Jules' patterns, try Ronnie Rowe. If your mom has my kind of arthritis buy her Hand Aid Support gloves. They are elastic and support the hands while you stitch.
Great video ! Your pleasant manor is so enjoyable to watch …. I live in California but all of my mothers family is in Queensland …. She was born im and raised in Charters Towers ….
Hello again, I watched your 2 Flosstubes back to back...whilst stitching of course, but I did not get much done as more interested in your videos, I love that you showed your Mum's work too! I have just turned 60 and have been stitching since I was about 14, so a lot of my early work was actually embroidery with all the different stitches and I have most of my work on my walls at home, although I have now started putting them in project folders as not a lot of space left ! I recently bought 2 charts from Jules, 1 of a Wolf face and the other is of the Queen! I got them before she died but I am stitching her in 2 shades of Purple because of her Jubilee, and the Wolf is in dark grey, I am stitching on 20 count easy count aida, I dont think I would be able to manage otherwise, I am using 1 thread and doing full cross stitches and the look ok so far. I love the bridge chart you have and look forward to seeing you do that, it reminds me of maybe a Stephen King film (well he is from Maine,) loved your spooky story about it. Looking forward to your next video, but have fun on your trip...where ever that may be too lol 🌞
Sorry for the delayed response Wendy! Took some time to get through the comments but got here eventually! Fantastic to hear how long you've been stitching, what a great crafty journey it's been for you. Reading this reminds me to pull that bridge pattern out. I completely forgot about it! Need those memories of Maine to flood back as I stitch it :)
You were in the area I grew up in in the states! 😊 That’s hilarious about the covered bridge and stones…maybe an old Native American site! Or fire pit 😂 I love the 11x11 Qsnap and fits perfectly in a Lowery stand. I love that Phoenix gold work you showed! #enabled
That craft store in Hobart you mentioned in your 1st video is called A Stitch In Time at Sandy Bay . The owner is Kerrlyn . I live in Launceston and her store is the closest actual store near me. Love your videos, and YES I would watch a stitch with me.
Congrats on over 3k subscribers before you made your second video! I’m from New England…born and raised in Massachusetts, retired to Maine. Acadia National Park might be where you visited in Maine. Lots of beautiful hotels and covered bridges in N.H. but your experience sounds fun! 😂 Let me know if you remember where you were…I want to visit. Your mom’s needlework is beautiful. I hope you find something that will help her be able to stitch again. Regarding the beading… I made the mistake of putting beads on before backstitch and I had to pull them out because I couldn’t get around the bead to backstitch…if that make sense.
That's the thing with wipgo, any one can do it and it's list of fun. You can do one wip for the whole board and have different challenges for each square or you cab have a different wip for each box and the same challenge for all Squares. You can even mix and match use 3 wips with 3 different challenges and swap them about. It's all down to you.
Really enjoyed both of your flosstubes. They are a bright spot in the world of UA-cam and I look forward to many more. The covered bridge chart is amazing, I can see why you wanted it. and the stories about your travels and visits with your family are charming.
I got an 8 inch and an 11 inch and then mashed them up so I now have 2 - 8x11inch Q-snap frames. They actually come disassembled so it was easy enough to do.
haha supportive mom of the year award right there 😂 I am a similar stitcher in the sense of a few large focus projects- there are ways you can make your WIPGO goals fit with your stitching style :) I added things like 'organizing my thread collection' and 'look at all of my patterns' as goals XP Also, I like to backstitch as I go, but I cannot stand backstitching after beading. Or any heavy stitching after beading. The threads get all wrapped up in the beads it's whack. But that might be a lack of experience lol Love your videos, your projects are gorgeous and I can't wait to see more! You have such a pleasant vibe. Also, I DIG the woodworking- heckin cool
When you stitch the covered bridge pattern, you need to add the circle of rocks on the side...The Blair Witch Covered Bridge! :) Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your Mom's work and your own!
omg, I totally understand how you feel about adding a new WIP to the mix. I just got a new kit that I can't wait to start, and so many other designs in my "want" list, but I'm also a monogamous stitcher and already have two WIPs on the go (where really I'm just working on one and the other is being ignored completely). The idea of adding a 3rd (or 4th or 5th) is a bit overwhelming and I'd need to figure out a system to rotate through them or something, cause I know myself and will fixate on just one, which is totally not the point. Love your videos and can't wait to see your progress and hear more about your life. Hope you have a blast on your work trips, sounds like you're very excited!
Love your videos. I’m just back into cross stitching after retiring and lived in Sydney and used to go to The Crewel Gobelin in Killara for a treat. Hope you’ve been there. Now I live near Melbourne and The Embroidery Den in Highett is also a good place to visit. Keep up the great content. I shop online at A Stitch in Time all the time too. Awesome.
Hi Johnnie! Great video. It would be great to include a video with mom as your guest. That might inspire her to stitch again. I use q-snaps and because you stitch on large projects, I would recommend an 11×11 to start with and see if you like using it. And if you do, your stitching stand that you'd like to make, should accommodate the q-snap. Just a thought. I own the smaller and larger sizes but love the 11x11 the most. An 11x17 may come in handy when beading because you have a larger area to bead without possibly breaking the beads. A sit and stitch would be great but may be hard for some of us because of the time difference. You'll have to stagger them LOL! Safe travels for your business trip. Happy stitching! Lori at Once Upon a Stitch
A sit and stitch stream will have to be early morning for me to be able to hit that time difference. Lucky for me i love to stitch in the morning! hehe Hopefully will organise something soon. 😁
Welcome back. Cross stitch first, beading second and backs stitch last. HOWEVER: There are no rules in cross stitch nor a cross stitch police. Experiment as you work on various projects, and YOU will eventually find what works best for you. Also, I find that I alternate between beading and back stitching - depends on the complexity and size of the project. Please thank your Mother for me for sharing her beautiful needlepoint projects. They remind me of those which hung in my parent's homes and my extended families homes when I was going up.
This is the SECOND time in like a month and a half that an Australian Flosstuber has mentioned New Hampshire!!!!! 😂 That’s my state! That anyone outside the US even knows it exists is shocking to me. I love NH, but it’s tiny! I’m guessing you stayed at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, which is an amazing place. You are a lot of fun to listen to and you have some great projects. Enjoy your travels!
Hi from another stitcher 👋 I love your comment about nobody knowing New Hampshire, well Im from UK and I have heard of it, 1 because I tried to memorise all the states after watching them attempt it in a Friends episode, and 2 Im pretty sure Martin Sheen in West Wing was Govener from there in the show...lol the things you learn from tv ha ha, also Im a big Stephen King fan and Maine is so close to you as far as I remember, so dont worry , you have not been forgotten 🌞
@@wendyhayes7322 This made me smile. Good old tv, bringing the world together 😆 Maine is really close to me and Stephen King has based a story or two on towns in New Hampshire. Thank you for replying and happy stitching! ❤️
Welcome to flosstube, I have the 11x11 Qsnap which I think would be ideal for you with a lot of your larger projects. There are 3" and 6" extensions/elbows if you want to go bigger and do 11x14, 11x17, 14x14, etc. I've done some smaller projects in my 8x8 Qsnap and I find that even when they're smaller projects, I would just rather have a larger area in the snap so I have more areas to choose from to work on if I want, instead of having to do one small area before moving the snap. For that reason I would more likely just use large-ish hoops for smaller projects, and I love my Nurge 8" spring tension hoop, and I have a 5" Edmunds spring tension hoop on the way.
For an embroidery stand to hold Qsnaps, I have a K's Creations Z-Frame that I bought on Etsy for $50-60. It works perfectly with my 11x11, holds it really well and is really convenient!
Great to see you again! If you're looking for a Q check out JK'S Cross Stitching Supplies- she's local...ish... & her prices are good. I use a stand with a clamp, & find the 11 to be a good size. There are a few stitchy groups around the Sydney area you can check out too, & there's Retreats going on if you'd like a weekend away- they fill up really quick though... you have to be Johnny- on- the- spot to get in to some of them 😜
Hello from Montana! I bought an 8x8 qsnap and don't like it as it is too limiting for it's size and your work area. I prefer a Morgan or Nurge hoop for most projects. I did get an 11x17 qsnap for a HAED mini and love the size for a bigger project! This is my first HAED and yes they are daunting but there are no fancy complicated stitches, just cross stitches. You should take another look at trying a HAED mini and see what you think. I'm scared to try pieces with beading and specialty stitches so plain old cross stitches suit me for now. BTW your mom's stitching is gorgeous, you are a talented family. Lastly I love the idea of your making your own embroidery stand. Go for it!
Loved your mom’s work, so beautiful. For qsnap get two set 8x8 and 11x11 that way you will have 3 options because you can use them as they are or set it up as 8x11 If your project has beading leave that for the last of you use qsnap because it can shatter your beads. Thank you very much for the shoutout 😊 Good luck on your trip and happy stitching
I’d try a 8x8 or an 11x11 Q snap. It really depends on how big of an area you like stitching in. I enjoy an 8x8. But also if you got both you can combine them and make a 8x11 “….but make sure it’s a name brand Q snap all others don’t get the fabric tight enough. Plus I use a piece of felt under the snaps on the sides to protect your fabric. …….Also I believe it’s cross stitch, backstitch then bead so the beads lay flat and nothing goes over them. :)
Hi Johnnie! I'm so glad you're feeling the love from this amazing community! I hope you make lifelong friends here. I'm watching from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Brrrr. 😂I turned on your video and finished my very first Mill Hill beaded kit. FO, not FFO. I did the Peppermint Candy because it's only 2 colors of beads and I didn't want to get lost. I've been a longtime watcher of Stitcherista and Tiny House stitcher. I love Vonna Pfeifer and Made by Michelle McGraw. Love from Minnesota!
I have a tendency to get bored with other Flosstubers when they run on too long, and I end up not watching until the end, but yours are so different! I couldn't wait for your #2 to come out and no way am I clicking off until the very end. (Just realized what I said......couldn't wait for your #2 to come out. Baahahahahahahahah)
You could do full stitches on the darker parts, and tent stitches on the lighter areas to do a more shaded look. Beads last, too much chance of them breaking otherwise.
I have been waiting (as patiently as I could) for your second FlossTube Johnnie! Watched it immediately after I saw it on my subscription feed and was caught off guard by your sweet shoutout of my channel ❤️ thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot!! Also, in terms of q snaps, I totally agree that the sizes and extenders are a bit confusing online. Though since it seems like you have 1-2 big projects out at a time I would recommend something similar to what I do! I have a single 11x11 q snap and I put my big focus project on it for however long I am working on it (usually 1-2 months at a time). Then I switch it out with the next project when the time comes!
I love your enthusiasm for stitching! Your mother's needlepoint work is exquisite - thank you so much for sharing. When you came to New England for holiday you definitely came to the two best states - Maine and New Hampshire! I was born in Maine but have lived in NH most of my life. We have some beautiful covered bridges (not quite sure where you were when you saw yours). I loved the covered bridge pattern that you purchased from Stitching Jules Design and I just purchased one for myself. I definitely think doing a stitch-along would be fun 🙂
Really enjoyed your videos. I am not sure if anyone has already suggested this in regards to using Pattern Keeper for back stitch. What i do is load the chart twice, naming the second one as xxxxxx backstitch. This way, as i do the back stitch, i can mark it off a clean copy of the pattern. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work
OMG you're awesome. So glad that you are here in this community - and it can be excellent for sure. Love your swearing! Please keep that going. And love you talking about your life - thank you for sharing about your partner. Looking forward for your next video.
Loved the covered bridge story, I live within 2 miles of 3 covered bridges. Love them. I bought 2 sizes of Qsnaps-8x8 and 11x11 and then made them into 8x11, my preferred size. Keep up the great stitching and fun flosstubes.
We are real people :)...this is really a lovely community..I just joined only a couple of weeks ago and although nothing copmpared to your numbers still very warm and supportive community :)
Your mom's work is beautiful! She will have to join you some time to say hi! On the q-snap, make sure you get the q-snap brand. They are much better quality than the box store brand. They hold the fabric tighter and last longer. Also, you can interchange them and buy replacement clips more easily. They are a little more, but totally worth it. I would start with an 8x8 or 11x11. I like to buy one of each and combine them into two 8x11s. I only use 6x6 on ornaments. I use 11x11 on big projects. Everything else, I use an 8x11. I have an 11x17, but the 17 is too long for my short arms. Q-snaps are interchangeable. The off brands are not as interchangeable.
Your mom’s work is beautiful. The large pieces are very much like tapestries. Love your projects and your enthusiasm - I can’t wait to see the progression of your Enchanter project. 😊. For Q-snaps, its your preference. Hoops are great - and many people work in hand. I had a bad experience with Q-snaps where it damaged the linen so I tend to stitch in hand, hoops or Nurge frames. If you use felt with your Q-Snaps, your fabric should not be compromised. For order of beading…I do all the thread work, back stitch and then beads but it kind of depends on the piece. Your woodwork projects are very cool! Looking forward to your next FlossTube 😊
Love the goldwork lady your mum stitched, so beautiful, I'd really like to try some goldwork at some point. I wouldn't go smaller than 11" qsnap if you're stitching on large projects. I have my Mirabilia blue topaz fairy / fairy roses, both on 11" qsnaps with extender kit to take to 14" & that's my favourite size. it works with my Lowery. If I was holding it though it would be too big/heavy.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your mother’s stitching. It is beautiful! I would love it if you did a stitch with me video. ❤ p.s. the covered bridge story was hysterical 😂
I found you after watching Sarah’s Stitchy Spot and she gave you a shout out. Great video Johnnie and keep them coming. This floss tube community is fascinating. I don’t have family or friends that stitch so watching the floss tubes, sitting, chatting and stitching is fun for me. Till next time, from a fellow Aussie.
Loved seeing the information about your mom’s pieces! My advice on the QSnap is to see if you can try one somewhere before you buy. I say that because I am a QSnap hater! Lol. What no one’s tells you is that they are clunky and heavy. I have arthritis in my hands and a lightweight hoop works much better for me. But I know people adore their snaps, so I’m just saying, maybe try one out before you commit. Also, I predict that you will not be a 2 or 3 project stitcher for much longer! I think it happens to everyone when they start discovering all of these great designers!
Your mother’s work is awesome. I really like the gold work one, it’s beautiful. I would love to see stitch a longs from you. I really enjoy your channel. Keep it up. Happy stitching 🪡😊
Hi Hun. Yr mums work is beautiful. She should definitely start stitching again. Something u both can share together. I can't help u with the pattern keeper. I am so old school. I love using my paper charts. Always have. I love a snaps. So fast and easy. Also use quantum wooden frames for larger pieces like haeds and my death by cross stitch. Loved seeing yr woodwork. My fella does woodwork do I find it interesting to see. U won't get rich doing flosstube but as someone who watches flosstube....I'm not either. I get enabled all the time. Not to worry. It's fun. Take care. Xx
Your Mum's pieces are amazing! PK does not like BS 😏. Hope you design a killer of a stand, that would be special. It is ALL about the expression in those faces 😊. Happy and safe travels, pull out your stitching on the plane I say and get everyone talking! 😀
Your woodwork is beautiful. I hope you continue sharing it. The thought of stitching a Chatelain gives me anxiety, lol. HAEDs looked overwhelming to me too, but, especially with the easy-grid fabrics, there’s minimal counting, so in some ways I find them easier. I started with a small one just to give it a try, like you said, but it wasn’t one I loved, and so I find I rarely stitch on it. Now I stitch on the one that I had really wanted to do that was larger. And I’m actually starting a new one in July, and it will be my first max color, but It’s the treasure hunt bookshelf, and it just needs to be Max color (I am NOT doing the super-sized one though 😅). I also started out doing the parking method. It was easy enough, but I did not enjoy it. I went back to regular/cross country). Anyway, that’s just my very limited experience, as I haven’t even gotten to 25% on one yet 😂 I have a few more kitted up, but how many full coverages can a girl have going at one time, lol.
Just be careful and don't be pushed into doing what everyone else does. I got a q-snap and absolutely hated it. I stitch with a hoop on aida and that is what brings me joy. I think we all just need to stitch our way. Your projects are looking so good. I love my Fruits of Plenty too.
Flosstube is the best community! Hello, Johnnie's Mom. We are honestly interested and will keep watching and commenting as long as he makes videos. 😀 I'm sorry to say Pattern Keeper doesn't work with backstitch, and I'd do all the stitching first, saving the beading for last. I'd recommend an 11x11 Q-snap to start. Any larger can cause you to need to reach for the furthest stitches, and 8x8 means a bit more repositioning of the fabric (but great for small projects). Stay safe and craft happy.
It was great to see your update video. Your mums needlepoint was amazing, when I do needlepoint I use stretcher bars or a scroll frame then use the adapter for lowery stands in order to work on it hands free. In answer to your beading question, i do cross stitch, back stitch, beading - from experience I found the thread kept getting caught on the beads when I did beading before back stitch. I would recommend an 8x8 and/or 11x11 qsnap as these fit most projects, you can get bigger sizes such as a 17x17 but these are difficult to hold without a floor stand. You can also get . What is great about qsnaps is that you can mix and match parts from different sizes to create a custom frame that can grow with your project. I use an app call good notes when my chart has back stitch on. Looking forward to you next update.
Hey Johnnie, I have learnt that talking about stitching is like the first rule of fight club.. you find that you don't talk about stitching to non stitchers, they don't get it 😁 You're lovely and definitely part of this community.. you're in 🎀🎀.. about the beading, I bead last, with a full cross through the bead, they sit straight that way... and YES to Stitch with me videos 😊. Your mums work is beautiful.. Cheers 🎀🎀🎀
Welcome back! As to your Qsnap question, they come in 6 inch, 8”, 11” & 17”. I don’t use a stand - just hold it on my lap - & I like 8” for that. I do a lot of full coverage & just move it around as I need to. If you use a stand you might find a larger size more convenient. And they are all interchangeable, so you can create your own size - 6x8, 8x11, 11x17 etc. I find the 6” size a little too small usually, but I do use it for ‘travel stitching’ - as a passenger in a car, at the airport, on the plane, etc because it is small & doesn’t require a lot of space. Good luck!
Great to see you back 🎉 and congratulations with your work trips! The pattern keeper/back stitch issue is so annoying - I have to leave it all until the end and switch back to the pdf/paper copy. In terms of q snaps, I like a 8x11 or an 11x11. 11x17 is great for beading a Bella or Mirabilia all in one go but it’s heavy and a lot of stands can’t handle them 😢. I also use Nurge square hoops which are a great middle ground between regular hoops and Q snaps and the tension is 👌🏻.
I would do stitches, then backstitch, then beads. I have done beads before backstitch once before and it was total nightmare. Backstitch kept getting stuck over the beads and I had to frog it several times when it tangled over them. Also buy several different sizes of q-snaps. Try them all and see what works for you. It’s different for all the people. Also depends on your stitching style. I would recommend Turkish Nurge qsnaps as they have really good tension
Got the qsnaps and started using them. 8x11 is what I’ve settled on. I feel like they could have a grip on them to make holding it a little easier. But then again I’m just getting used to them. Been hearing about nurge hoops also and would like to try one out!
awesome second flosstube! I love how you include your mom's work in them. I use an 8X8 QSnap it is easier on my wrists. I love seeing your work and where you where last time we saw it. I do wish you would show us a picture of the finished project so we can see what you are working toward. Looking forward to the next video!
My husband just started cross stitching this winter as he was becoming easily bored with winter life. We enjoyed your first video & we're so glad you are back. My go to are samplers. I love the one you're working on. Have a safe trip wherever you are headed.
Hey! Hey! Great content! You’re a natural. Love your mom’s artwork. And your projects are coming along beautifully. I also love wizards and would like to see more of them. I have no advice. 😆 I stitch in hand. Although for delicate linen I use a nurge hoop. Happy stitching!
I love that you have been inspired by your mom's needlework! I hope you can inspire her back with the day trip you'd like to take! Stitch along videos are great!!! I have watched stemxstitch too, I loved her little works of art & am considering stitching them 1 over 1 on 28ct!!!
I loved the works from your mum and just imagining the original colours made me excited. I loved the way you talked. It was so animating and made me listen with even more joy. I have been cross stitching for a while and even did a few videos on an other channel to engage more with the community, but somehow nobody is watching them. Do you have any tips?
Hey yuki! The important thing is to enjoy the content you are making. If you make it with purpose for yourself then people hopefully catch that and would want to be a part of it.
Just watched and enjoyed both of your videos. Judy from an Aussie in a Kiwi World recommended you. I got back into cross stitch after a many year break in summer 2020. I started with a couple projects and then fell down the rabbit hole. I think I was up to 53 wips at the end of 2021. 2022 was the year of start everything and I ended it with 84 Wips. That's a bit overwhelming for me so this year I'm trying to limit new starts and get some things finished. I have a lot more big projects than small ones. I have Bellatrix and Fruits of Plenty started but am not as far as you. I'm currently working on Reaching Skyward from Modern Folk Embroidery. I love using Q Snaps. I have a 6x6 for really small projects, 8x8 and 11x11. For big projects I recommend an 11x11. You might be able to get bigger and I know I've seen extension kits. I just put felt over my stitches to protect it doesn't fit entirely in the q snap. I keep the fabric out of my way with magnetic cable ties. Have you checked out Long Dog Samplers yet? Love the kits and patterns you've gotten. Have a safe trip.
I got my qsnaps and put my fruits of plenty in it. I’m getting used to it. It feels different to the hoop but I’m sure it’s just for a little while. I have to get the felt because I can see how it affects the stitches. 84 WIPs!! Wow 😅
@@johnniesaxon Flosstube is very enabling, and Stitchalongs for me quickly turned into startalongs. You've enabled me now as well since I watched Stitching by Jules flosstube after yours and checked out her website. Haven't bought anything yet. Wips are done to 82 now since I finished a couple smaller projects.
Your mother's works are gorgeous! I'm glad that you and your sister have persuaded her to put them up on the walls. I've never seen frames like that before. I wonder if they were a specialty of a local framer in your area. They are quite unique. For qsnaps, I'd suggest going with a size that is similar to your hoop size. Maybe a 8x8, which isn't too big or small. Beads are usually the last thing you do. Cross stitch and backstitch first then all the beading. And definitely get something to hold your beads while you are beading. Spilled beads are the worst. I use a tacky bob which are now sold as tacky bill. Aww! A work stitching buddy. I don't hide my stitching. Everyone at work knows that I stitch. Several others have stitched before so we talk about it. Now you have the entirety of flosstube looking for Planetarius for you 🤣 Have a wonderful week. P.s. love the tangents so keep them coming.
Great video! Your mom's work is spectacular! If you gravitate towards bigger projects, I'd recommend an 11x11 QSnap. Or you can also get an 8x8 QSnap and 11x11 QSnap to mix and match and make an 8x11 QSnap. Which I find to be a very versatile size!
Your woodwork is awesome! I can’t wait to see your frame design. Love your mom’s work.. beautiful! Also your stitching is amazing. Can’t wait for your next video.
Enjoyed your video. Love hearing all you share with us. Tell your mom I loved seeing her beautiful stitching, hoping she gets back into it. Have a fun trip. Thank you and your mom for sharing.
Hey Johnnie, I don't know if you have ever seen Teresa Wentzler's small freebie dragon designs. Just for a break from the big patterns you are currently doing. I am sort of monogamous , work for a month at a time on one pattern then move on to either a new one or try to finish an old one from my giant container of WIPs . But I have been stitching for many years. I have some very large canvas pieces from the Lady and the Unicorn series. Look forward to more of your floss tube videos. Marion from Canada's
I use QSnap in combos. I like 8" and 11" in combo, and 11" with 17" in combo. Love your video. I Do Xstich first then bead, easier to fit the bead. Fan from St. Louis, Missouri US.
In terms of the qsnap... There are many imitation brands out there that are far cheaper, but you absolutely get what you pay for -- qsnap brand just holds the tension better than all the rest. I prefer to use an 11x11" qsnap because it lets me see a good chunk of my project without having to move it around a tonne. That said, my fav size used to be 11x17". I love that whatever sizes you get, they are interchangeable so that you can find the size that best suits you and your particular project.
Love your 2nd flosstube video. Its great to see your mums stitching. My mum stiched the middle part of De Nachwacht by Rembrandt but she can't hold a needle anymore, now she is in to knitting. You mentioned the q-snap. I would go for the 11"x 11". Greatings from the Netherlands
It was wonderful to see your mum's work being brought out and enjoyed again. My mum used to do lots of those pieces as well. She would often get them from a magazine called Stitchcraft (I have all her old back issues now) - they would often have a big pattern that you could send away for. Love all your stitching and stories! I always do cross stitching, back stitching, beading last. Especially if you are using a hoop as the hoop can crush the beads.
Good to see you again. I recently finished Fruits of Plenty in colors similar to yours. I am a huge fan of Jacob’s charts. Your stitching looks very nice. I loved seeing the pieces your mother stitched and hope she can find her way back to completing more in the future. Thanks for sharing.
I love “stitch with me” videos.
I usually watch them first.
Awesome work man.
I am so glad I found your videos. Your mom’s work is beautiful. Maybe the next time she goes to her house in Greece she can take some pics of her cross stitch pieces there so you can share on your channel. You had me laughing so hard at your covered bridge story. Stitching Jules has so many beautiful patterns. If you haven’t watched her channel you should see some of the pieces she stitches. Your woodworking is beautiful, please continue to share pics of your work.
Yes please; would love a stitch with me. I always have the stitch with me videos going while I’m doing housework etc x
Stitching Jules is the bomb. Now, she is Stitching Jules Design. She has her own Flosstube. Been watching her for years. Love love love her COWBOY design, do check it out. Johnnie welcome to the best community in the world. We are all mad wild stitchers. Sizzle on.
You will find that the stitching community is a great enabler. Lol
Your mother's work is amazing so intricate. I think that would be sweet to take her to a store and try and get her interested again.
Your work is beautiful. Your woodwork is pretty good too. Lol
Loved your utube.
New England area is beautiful, especially in the fall. It has been on my bucket list, lol. I was a knitter until a shoulder surgery a couple of years ago. I just started back up with cross stitch. For many a year I avoided kits. I prefer DMC floss. Most of your kits use a cheaper quality floss. Now I can't do counted cross stitch so had to go to stamped cross stitch. Tried a 14 count. Very hard to see. Now I work on an 11 count. Love it. I am working on a Joy Sunday. It's a wicker basket on its side with sunflowers coming out of it. My wife loves sunflowers. She is really liking the progress.
I also do diamond painting. It was the craft a co worker got me into after the shoulder surgery. After a year of doing it, I needed a break. Hence went back to cross stitch.
So glad of the success on your first flosstube. It's rare for me to see men in the thread arts. I am old so in my day I hud my talent.
If you didn't know Rosie Greer, a big football player, needle pointed. He even has some pattern books, not sure if they are still available today.
Samplers are awesome. Would love to see them in stamped cross stitch. Lol
Thanks for your videos.
Hi Jonnie, I also love Stitching Jules. I have finished her monochrome sea turtle and now I'm working (besides many other projects) on je Empire State Workers. I find it quite easy to stitch. I 've never ever done a monochrome, but I fell in love with them. Next one will probably be the koala 🥰 you chose two beautiful pieces...... 👍
You are doing such big projects you probably need a wooden needlework frame that you can adjust. Then you call roll up and store in a pillowcase. No creases! But do invest in a small project that you can travel with. A Q-snap would be good for that!
The wood working is super cool!
I’m a little late to the party, but welcome! It is always great to see other guys who stitch.
My mother is 86 and still does embroidery. She loves the pillows.. she and I have arthritis in our hands. And I found gloves for arthritis . They really help. The end of the fingertips are out. So you can hold the needle.
You can buy multiple Qsnaps and then put them together to make the size you want, I do not like a Qsnap I use Nurge or Morgan hoops myself😊 so happy to see a new video and Thanjs for sharing Moms beautiful work as well❤ Tell her stitching daily really helps me with my RA in my hands! I doubt they would work at all if I didn’t stitch! Oh when I stitch my Mirabilias I do all the stitching in a large section then I backstitch as I go ( or I won’t stitch the back stitch) I bead last! I use a lap stand for beading and always place batting over the beaded area if I have to roll my stitching up for my beading! Hope that is helpful! 😊
Welcome to Flosstube.. just discovered your feed. .. love the chat.
I can not help with your question as I am wooden hoop only stitcher.. i collect vintage ones. Once you have a floor frame made in class you could make yourself a hoop. 😉
Love hearing of another Gilmour Girls fan. While stitching, I listen to the 'I am all in' podcast , where the actor who played Luke is watching all 7 seasons then discusses with his team.
Good luck , look forward to future vids
Welcome to flosstube world. So interesting to view these two videos.
You probably know already but Teresa Little Stitcher gives a detailed explanation about stitching beads on those large designs.
Thanks for the welcome. I’ll have to check it out! Love Teresa’s flosstubes.
Guess I should have watched further as you answered my hoop stand question ha. Thank you! Also that new Wizard pattern looks incredible!
Lovely video and work, I do Cross stich, back stitch and the beads at last...❤️
In my opinion, I prefer to leave the beading last, however, Teresa Little stitcher on youtube had a brilliant idea and stitches and beads at the same time but protects her beading from being crushed in the roller bars by using felt squares. Brilliant! I do that now!
Enjoyed seeing your mother’s beautiful needlepoint. Great progress on your WIPs. Good luck with the Qsnaps. I tried them and they weren’t for me. I love my hoops and love my Aida. My hoops are wrapped as well and they keep my fabric drum tight. Do what makes you happy and what works for you.
Thank you for the video. If you like Jules' patterns, try Ronnie Rowe. If your mom has my kind of arthritis buy her Hand Aid Support gloves. They are elastic and support the hands while you stitch.
Another great episode. You will have your hands full with some new projects. There is a haed for everyone.
One day marzipan. It’s coming I know it. 😅
Great video ! Your pleasant manor is so enjoyable to watch …. I live in California but all of my mothers family is in Queensland …. She was born im and raised in Charters Towers ….
Hello again, I watched your 2 Flosstubes back to back...whilst stitching of course, but I did not get much done as more interested in your videos, I love that you showed your Mum's work too! I have just turned 60 and have been stitching since I was about 14, so a lot of my early work was actually embroidery with all the different stitches and I have most of my work on my walls at home, although I have now started putting them in project folders as not a lot of space left ! I recently bought 2 charts from Jules, 1 of a Wolf face and the other is of the Queen! I got them before she died but I am stitching her in 2 shades of Purple because of her Jubilee, and the Wolf is in dark grey, I am stitching on 20 count easy count aida, I dont think I would be able to manage otherwise, I am using 1 thread and doing full cross stitches and the look ok so far. I love the bridge chart you have and look forward to seeing you do that, it reminds me of maybe a Stephen King film (well he is from Maine,) loved your spooky story about it. Looking forward to your next video, but have fun on your trip...where ever that may be too lol 🌞
Sorry for the delayed response Wendy! Took some time to get through the comments but got here eventually! Fantastic to hear how long you've been stitching, what a great crafty journey it's been for you. Reading this reminds me to pull that bridge pattern out. I completely forgot about it! Need those memories of Maine to flood back as I stitch it :)
You were in the area I grew up in in the states! 😊 That’s hilarious about the covered bridge and stones…maybe an old Native American site! Or fire pit 😂
I love the 11x11 Qsnap and fits perfectly in a Lowery stand. I love that Phoenix gold work you showed! #enabled
That craft store in Hobart you mentioned in your 1st video is called A Stitch In Time at Sandy Bay . The owner is Kerrlyn . I live in Launceston and her store is the closest actual store near me.
Love your videos, and YES I would watch a stitch with me.
Congrats on over 3k subscribers before you made your second video! I’m from New England…born and raised in Massachusetts, retired to Maine. Acadia National Park might be where you visited in Maine. Lots of beautiful hotels and covered bridges in N.H. but your experience sounds fun! 😂 Let me know if you remember where you were…I want to visit. Your mom’s needlework is beautiful. I hope you find something that will help her be able to stitch again. Regarding the beading… I made the mistake of putting beads on before backstitch and I had to pull them out because I couldn’t get around the bead to backstitch…if that make sense.
I would totally watch a stitch with me, I am glad I found your video's. Keep up the good work
That's the thing with wipgo, any one can do it and it's list of fun. You can do one wip for the whole board and have different challenges for each square or you cab have a different wip for each box and the same challenge for all Squares. You can even mix and match use 3 wips with 3 different challenges and swap them about. It's all down to you.
Just found your Flosstube! Love it! Keep on including your woodwork and your Mom's work! ❤
Thank you! 😊
Really enjoyed both of your flosstubes. They are a bright spot in the world of UA-cam and I look forward to many more. The covered bridge chart is amazing, I can see why you wanted it. and the stories about your travels and visits with your family are charming.
I got an 8 inch and an 11 inch and then mashed them up so I now have 2 - 8x11inch Q-snap frames. They actually come disassembled so it was easy enough to do.
haha supportive mom of the year award right there 😂
I am a similar stitcher in the sense of a few large focus projects- there are ways you can make your WIPGO goals fit with your stitching style :) I added things like 'organizing my thread collection' and 'look at all of my patterns' as goals XP
Also, I like to backstitch as I go, but I cannot stand backstitching after beading. Or any heavy stitching after beading. The threads get all wrapped up in the beads it's whack. But that might be a lack of experience lol
Love your videos, your projects are gorgeous and I can't wait to see more! You have such a pleasant vibe.
Also, I DIG the woodworking- heckin cool
I stitch a lot of mirabilias and 11X11 qsnap is my favorite!!!!!
Beautiful work all the way around. Wonderful video.
Ty for sharing your world with all of us too.
Another great tube!
I live in nh. That sounds like the covered bridge in Jackson. It is very beautiful.
When you stitch the covered bridge pattern, you need to add the circle of rocks on the side...The Blair Witch Covered Bridge! :)
Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your Mom's work and your own!
omg, I totally understand how you feel about adding a new WIP to the mix. I just got a new kit that I can't wait to start, and so many other designs in my "want" list, but I'm also a monogamous stitcher and already have two WIPs on the go (where really I'm just working on one and the other is being ignored completely). The idea of adding a 3rd (or 4th or 5th) is a bit overwhelming and I'd need to figure out a system to rotate through them or something, cause I know myself and will fixate on just one, which is totally not the point. Love your videos and can't wait to see your progress and hear more about your life. Hope you have a blast on your work trips, sounds like you're very excited!
Love your videos. I’m just back into cross stitching after retiring and lived in Sydney and used to go to The Crewel Gobelin in Killara for a treat. Hope you’ve been there. Now I live near Melbourne and The Embroidery Den in Highett is also a good place to visit. Keep up the great content. I shop online at A Stitch in Time all the time too. Awesome.
Hi Johnnie! Great video. It would be great to include a video with mom as your guest. That might inspire her to stitch again. I use q-snaps and because you stitch on large projects, I would recommend an 11×11 to start with and see if you like using it. And if you do, your stitching stand that you'd like to make, should accommodate the q-snap. Just a thought. I own the smaller and larger sizes but love the 11x11 the most. An 11x17 may come in handy when beading because you have a larger area to bead without possibly breaking the beads. A sit and stitch would be great but may be hard for some of us because of the time difference. You'll have to stagger them LOL! Safe travels for your business trip. Happy stitching! Lori at Once Upon a Stitch
A sit and stitch stream will have to be early morning for me to be able to hit that time difference. Lucky for me i love to stitch in the morning! hehe Hopefully will organise something soon. 😁
Welcome back. Cross stitch first, beading second and backs stitch last. HOWEVER: There are no rules in cross stitch nor a cross stitch police. Experiment as you work on various projects, and YOU will eventually find what works best for you. Also, I find that I alternate between beading and back stitching - depends on the complexity and size of the project. Please thank your Mother for me for sharing her beautiful needlepoint projects. They remind me of those which hung in my parent's homes and my extended families homes when I was going up.
So impressive. Wow!
Great channel. Hugs from Canada.
This is the SECOND time in like a month and a half that an Australian Flosstuber has mentioned New Hampshire!!!!! 😂 That’s my state! That anyone outside the US even knows it exists is shocking to me. I love NH, but it’s tiny! I’m guessing you stayed at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, which is an amazing place.
You are a lot of fun to listen to and you have some great projects. Enjoy your travels!
Hi from another stitcher 👋 I love your comment about nobody knowing New Hampshire, well Im from UK and I have heard of it, 1 because I tried to memorise all the states after watching them attempt it in a Friends episode, and 2 Im pretty sure Martin Sheen in West Wing was Govener from there in the show...lol the things you learn from tv ha ha, also Im a big Stephen King fan and Maine is so close to you as far as I remember, so dont worry , you have not been forgotten 🌞
@@wendyhayes7322 This made me smile. Good old tv, bringing the world together 😆 Maine is really close to me and Stephen King has based a story or two on towns in New Hampshire. Thank you for replying and happy stitching! ❤️
Welcome to flosstube, I have the 11x11 Qsnap which I think would be ideal for you with a lot of your larger projects. There are 3" and 6" extensions/elbows if you want to go bigger and do 11x14, 11x17, 14x14, etc. I've done some smaller projects in my 8x8 Qsnap and I find that even when they're smaller projects, I would just rather have a larger area in the snap so I have more areas to choose from to work on if I want, instead of having to do one small area before moving the snap. For that reason I would more likely just use large-ish hoops for smaller projects, and I love my Nurge 8" spring tension hoop, and I have a 5" Edmunds spring tension hoop on the way.
For an embroidery stand to hold Qsnaps, I have a K's Creations Z-Frame that I bought on Etsy for $50-60. It works perfectly with my 11x11, holds it really well and is really convenient!
Thanks for these great tips 🥰
Great to see you again! If you're looking for a Q check out JK'S Cross Stitching Supplies- she's local...ish... & her prices are good. I use a stand with a clamp, & find the 11 to be a good size. There are a few stitchy groups around the Sydney area you can check out too, & there's Retreats going on if you'd like a weekend away- they fill up really quick though... you have to be Johnny- on- the- spot to get in to some of them 😜
Hello from Montana! I bought an 8x8 qsnap and don't like it as it is too limiting for it's size and your work area. I prefer a Morgan or Nurge hoop for most projects. I did get an 11x17 qsnap for a HAED mini and love the size for a bigger project! This is my first HAED and yes they are daunting but there are no fancy complicated stitches, just cross stitches. You should take another look at trying a HAED mini and see what you think. I'm scared to try pieces with beading and specialty stitches so plain old cross stitches suit me for now. BTW your mom's stitching is gorgeous, you are a talented family. Lastly I love the idea of your making your own embroidery stand. Go for it!
If you love big projects and samplers you should definitely check out Long Dog Samplers! They are stunning! ❤
Thanks Hannah, I'll check it out!
I agree with Maroomy on the qsnap setup. Buy 8 x 8 and 11 x 11, I use it as a 8 x 11.
Loved your mom’s work, so beautiful.
For qsnap get two set 8x8 and 11x11 that way you will have 3 options because you can use them as they are or set it up as 8x11
If your project has beading leave that for the last of you use qsnap because it can shatter your beads.
Thank you very much for the shoutout 😊
Good luck on your trip and happy stitching
I’d try a 8x8 or an 11x11 Q snap. It really depends on how big of an area you like stitching in. I enjoy an 8x8. But also if you got both you can combine them and make a 8x11 “….but make sure it’s a name brand Q snap all others don’t get the fabric tight enough. Plus I use a piece of felt under the snaps on the sides to protect your fabric. …….Also I believe it’s cross stitch, backstitch then bead so the beads lay flat and nothing goes over them. :)
Hi Johnnie! I'm so glad you're feeling the love from this amazing community! I hope you make lifelong friends here. I'm watching from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Brrrr. 😂I turned on your video and finished my very first Mill Hill beaded kit. FO, not FFO. I did the Peppermint Candy because it's only 2 colors of beads and I didn't want to get lost. I've been a longtime watcher of Stitcherista and Tiny House stitcher. I love Vonna Pfeifer and Made by Michelle McGraw. Love from Minnesota!
Beautiful work
The best stand I'd recommend is a Lowry.
Planeterius original sold for $45 in the states...
I have a tendency to get bored with other Flosstubers when they run on too long, and I end up not watching until the end, but yours are so different! I couldn't wait for your #2 to come out and no way am I clicking off until the very end. (Just realized what I said......couldn't wait for your #2 to come out. Baahahahahahahahah)
I loved this comment beginning to end 😂
You could do full stitches on the darker parts, and tent stitches on the lighter areas to do a more shaded look. Beads last, too much chance of them breaking otherwise.
I have been waiting (as patiently as I could) for your second FlossTube Johnnie! Watched it immediately after I saw it on my subscription feed and was caught off guard by your sweet shoutout of my channel ❤️ thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot!! Also, in terms of q snaps, I totally agree that the sizes and extenders are a bit confusing online. Though since it seems like you have 1-2 big projects out at a time I would recommend something similar to what I do! I have a single 11x11 q snap and I put my big focus project on it for however long I am working on it (usually 1-2 months at a time). Then I switch it out with the next project when the time comes!
Thanks for the tips lovely. After reading the comments I’ve gone for the 8 and 11’s so I’m gonna mix it up. Looking forward to your next flosstube! 🪡
Love both your channels. Glad to have stumbled into the both of you.
Total breath of fresh air you are! On frames and stands, check out the Lowry workstand. Expensive and absolutely worth every cent.
I love your enthusiasm for stitching! Your mother's needlepoint work is exquisite - thank you so much for sharing. When you came to New England for holiday you definitely came to the two best states - Maine and New Hampshire! I was born in Maine but have lived in NH most of my life. We have some beautiful covered bridges (not quite sure where you were when you saw yours). I loved the covered bridge pattern that you purchased from Stitching Jules Design and I just purchased one for myself. I definitely think doing a stitch-along would be fun 🙂
Really enjoyed your videos.
I am not sure if anyone has already suggested this in regards to using Pattern Keeper for back stitch. What i do is load the chart twice, naming the second one as xxxxxx backstitch. This way, as i do the back stitch, i can mark it off a clean copy of the pattern.
Hope this helps.
Keep up the good work
What a fantastic idea! Thanks Linda.
OMG you're awesome. So glad that you are here in this community - and it can be excellent for sure. Love your swearing! Please keep that going. And love you talking about your life - thank you for sharing about your partner. Looking forward for your next video.
Loved the covered bridge story, I live within 2 miles of 3 covered bridges. Love them. I bought 2 sizes of Qsnaps-8x8 and 11x11 and then made them into 8x11, my preferred size. Keep up the great stitching and fun flosstubes.
We are real people :)...this is really a lovely community..I just joined only a couple of weeks ago and although nothing copmpared to your numbers still very warm and supportive community :)
Your mom's work is beautiful! She will have to join you some time to say hi! On the q-snap, make sure you get the q-snap brand. They are much better quality than the box store brand. They hold the fabric tighter and last longer. Also, you can interchange them and buy replacement clips more easily. They are a little more, but totally worth it. I would start with an 8x8 or 11x11. I like to buy one of each and combine them into two 8x11s. I only use 6x6 on ornaments. I use 11x11 on big projects. Everything else, I use an 8x11. I have an 11x17, but the 17 is too long for my short arms. Q-snaps are interchangeable. The off brands are not as interchangeable.
Your mom’s work is beautiful. The large pieces are very much like tapestries. Love your projects and your enthusiasm - I can’t wait to see the progression of your Enchanter project. 😊. For Q-snaps, its your preference. Hoops are great - and many people work in hand. I had a bad experience with Q-snaps where it damaged the linen so I tend to stitch in hand, hoops or Nurge frames. If you use felt with your Q-Snaps, your fabric should not be compromised. For order of beading…I do all the thread work, back stitch and then beads but it kind of depends on the piece. Your woodwork projects are very cool! Looking forward to your next FlossTube 😊
Love the goldwork lady your mum stitched, so beautiful, I'd really like to try some goldwork at some point. I wouldn't go smaller than 11" qsnap if you're stitching on large projects. I have my Mirabilia blue topaz fairy / fairy roses, both on 11" qsnaps with extender kit to take to 14" & that's my favourite size. it works with my Lowery. If I was holding it though it would be too big/heavy.
I’d imagine it’d be pretty heavy. Really need to get myself a lowery stand 😬
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your mother’s stitching. It is beautiful! I would love it if you did a stitch with me video. ❤ p.s. the covered bridge story was hysterical 😂
I found you after watching Sarah’s Stitchy Spot and she gave you a shout out. Great video Johnnie and keep them coming. This floss tube community is fascinating. I don’t have family or friends that stitch so watching the floss tubes, sitting, chatting and stitching is fun for me. Till next time, from a fellow Aussie.
Loved seeing the information about your mom’s pieces! My advice on the QSnap is to see if you can try one somewhere before you buy. I say that because I am a QSnap hater! Lol. What no one’s tells you is that they are clunky and heavy. I have arthritis in my hands and a lightweight hoop works much better for me. But I know people adore their snaps, so I’m just saying, maybe try one out before you commit. Also, I predict that you will not be a 2 or 3 project stitcher for much longer! I think it happens to everyone when they start discovering all of these great designers!
Your mother’s work is awesome. I really like the gold work one, it’s beautiful. I would love to see stitch a longs from you. I really enjoy your channel. Keep it up. Happy stitching 🪡😊
Hi Hun. Yr mums work is beautiful. She should definitely start stitching again. Something u both can share together. I can't help u with the pattern keeper. I am so old school. I love using my paper charts. Always have. I love a snaps. So fast and easy. Also use quantum wooden frames for larger pieces like haeds and my death by cross stitch. Loved seeing yr woodwork. My fella does woodwork do I find it interesting to see. U won't get rich doing flosstube but as someone who watches flosstube....I'm not either. I get enabled all the time. Not to worry. It's fun. Take care. Xx
Your Mum's pieces are amazing! PK does not like BS 😏. Hope you design a killer of a stand, that would be special. It is ALL about the expression in those faces 😊. Happy and safe travels, pull out your stitching on the plane I say and get everyone talking! 😀
All eyes were on my carry on as I was travelling with a TV crew so I got spooked and put it all in my luggage!
I enjoy Stitch With Me videos. I get a lot of stitching done while I listen.
Your woodwork is beautiful. I hope you continue sharing it. The thought of stitching a Chatelain gives me anxiety, lol. HAEDs looked overwhelming to me too, but, especially with the easy-grid fabrics, there’s minimal counting, so in some ways I find them easier.
I started with a small one just to give it a try, like you said, but it wasn’t one I loved, and so I find I rarely stitch on it. Now I stitch on the one that I had really wanted to do that was larger. And I’m actually starting a new one in July, and it will be my first max color, but It’s the treasure hunt bookshelf, and it just needs to be Max color (I am NOT doing the super-sized one though 😅). I also started out doing the parking method. It was easy enough, but I did not enjoy it. I went back to regular/cross country). Anyway, that’s just my very limited experience, as I haven’t even gotten to 25% on one yet 😂 I have a few more kitted up, but how many full coverages can a girl have going at one time, lol.
Wishing you all the luck in beginning the treasure hunt bookshelf!!
@@johnniesaxon Thank you! I’ve wanted to do this one for a looong time!
Have you watched Stitching Jules flosstube? Good place to get Qsnap frames in Australia is JK’s cross stitch supplies. Enjoyed your video.
Just be careful and don't be pushed into doing what everyone else does. I got a q-snap and absolutely hated it. I stitch with a hoop on aida and that is what brings me joy. I think we all just need to stitch our way. Your projects are looking so good. I love my Fruits of Plenty too.
Flosstube is the best community! Hello, Johnnie's Mom. We are honestly interested and will keep watching and commenting as long as he makes videos. 😀 I'm sorry to say Pattern Keeper doesn't work with backstitch, and I'd do all the stitching first, saving the beading for last. I'd recommend an 11x11 Q-snap to start. Any larger can cause you to need to reach for the furthest stitches, and 8x8 means a bit more repositioning of the fabric (but great for small projects). Stay safe and craft happy.
Love the critical role shirt! Two of my favorite things are cross stitch and D&D!
I’ve only ever watched D&D but never played. Hope to one day find a group!
It was great to see your update video. Your mums needlepoint was amazing, when I do needlepoint I use stretcher bars or a scroll frame then use the adapter for lowery stands in order to work on it hands free. In answer to your beading question, i do cross stitch, back stitch, beading - from experience I found the thread kept getting caught on the beads when I did beading before back stitch. I would recommend an 8x8 and/or 11x11 qsnap as these fit most projects, you can get bigger sizes such as a 17x17 but these are difficult to hold without a floor stand. You can also get . What is great about qsnaps is that you can mix and match parts from different sizes to create a custom frame that can grow with your project. I use an app call good notes when my chart has back stitch on. Looking forward to you next update.
Hey Johnnie, I have learnt that talking about stitching is like the first rule of fight club.. you find that you don't talk about stitching to non stitchers, they don't get it 😁 You're lovely and definitely part of this community.. you're in 🎀🎀.. about the beading, I bead last, with a full cross through the bead, they sit straight that way... and YES to Stitch with me videos 😊. Your mums work is beautiful.. Cheers 🎀🎀🎀
Love the fight club reference!
Welcome back! As to your Qsnap question, they come in 6 inch, 8”, 11” & 17”. I don’t use a stand - just hold it on my lap - & I like 8” for that. I do a lot of full coverage & just move it around as I need to. If you use a stand you might find a larger size more convenient. And they are all interchangeable, so you can create your own size - 6x8, 8x11, 11x17 etc. I find the 6” size a little too small usually, but I do use it for ‘travel stitching’ - as a passenger in a car, at the airport, on the plane, etc because it is small & doesn’t require a lot of space. Good luck!
Great to see you back 🎉 and congratulations with your work trips!
The pattern keeper/back stitch issue is so annoying - I have to leave it all until the end and switch back to the pdf/paper copy.
In terms of q snaps, I like a 8x11 or an 11x11. 11x17 is great for beading a Bella or Mirabilia all in one go but it’s heavy and a lot of stands can’t handle them 😢.
I also use Nurge square hoops which are a great middle ground between regular hoops and Q snaps and the tension is 👌🏻.
I've been hearing alot about the nurge hoops so this is definitely something I want to look into 🧐
I would do stitches, then backstitch, then beads. I have done beads before backstitch once before and it was total nightmare. Backstitch kept getting stuck over the beads and I had to frog it several times when it tangled over them.
Also buy several different sizes of q-snaps. Try them all and see what works for you. It’s different for all the people. Also depends on your stitching style. I would recommend Turkish Nurge qsnaps as they have really good tension
Got the qsnaps and started using them. 8x11 is what I’ve settled on. I feel like they could have a grip on them to make holding it a little easier. But then again I’m just getting used to them.
Been hearing about nurge hoops also and would like to try one out!
awesome second flosstube! I love how you include your mom's work in them. I use an 8X8 QSnap it is easier on my wrists. I love seeing your work and where you where last time we saw it. I do wish you would show us a picture of the finished project so we can see what you are working toward. Looking forward to the next video!
My husband just started cross stitching this winter as he was becoming easily bored with winter life. We enjoyed your first video & we're so glad you are back. My go to are samplers. I love the one you're working on. Have a safe trip wherever you are headed.
I love sharing hobbies with my partner. I hope you are too! Does your husband also like Samplers?
Hey! Hey! Great content! You’re a natural. Love your mom’s artwork. And your projects are coming along beautifully. I also love wizards and would like to see more of them. I have no advice. 😆 I stitch in hand. Although for delicate linen I use a nurge hoop. Happy stitching!
I love that you have been inspired by your mom's needlework! I hope you can inspire her back with the day trip you'd like to take! Stitch along videos are great!!! I have watched stemxstitch too, I loved her little works of art & am considering stitching them 1 over 1 on 28ct!!!
I loved the works from your mum and just imagining the original colours made me excited. I loved the way you talked. It was so animating and made me listen with even more joy. I have been cross stitching for a while and even did a few videos on an other channel to engage more with the community, but somehow nobody is watching them. Do you have any tips?
Hey yuki! The important thing is to enjoy the content you are making. If you make it with purpose for yourself then people hopefully catch that and would want to be a part of it.
Just watched and enjoyed both of your videos. Judy from an Aussie in a Kiwi World recommended you. I got back into cross stitch after a many year break in summer 2020. I started with a couple projects and then fell down the rabbit hole. I think I was up to 53 wips at the end of 2021. 2022 was the year of start everything and I ended it with 84 Wips. That's a bit overwhelming for me so this year I'm trying to limit new starts and get some things finished. I have a lot more big projects than small ones. I have Bellatrix and Fruits of Plenty started but am not as far as you. I'm currently working on Reaching Skyward from Modern Folk Embroidery. I love using Q Snaps. I have a 6x6 for really small projects, 8x8 and 11x11. For big projects I recommend an 11x11. You might be able to get bigger and I know I've seen extension kits. I just put felt over my stitches to protect it doesn't fit entirely in the q snap. I keep the fabric out of my way with magnetic cable ties. Have you checked out Long Dog Samplers yet? Love the kits and patterns you've gotten. Have a safe trip.
I got my qsnaps and put my fruits of plenty in it. I’m getting used to it. It feels different to the hoop but I’m sure it’s just for a little while. I have to get the felt because I can see how it affects the stitches.
84 WIPs!! Wow 😅
@@johnniesaxon Flosstube is very enabling, and Stitchalongs for me quickly turned into startalongs. You've enabled me now as well since I watched Stitching by Jules flosstube after yours and checked out her website. Haven't bought anything yet. Wips are done to 82 now since I finished a couple smaller projects.
Your mother's works are gorgeous! I'm glad that you and your sister have persuaded her to put them up on the walls.
I've never seen frames like that before. I wonder if they were a specialty of a local framer in your area. They are quite unique.
For qsnaps, I'd suggest going with a size that is similar to your hoop size. Maybe a 8x8, which isn't too big or small.
Beads are usually the last thing you do. Cross stitch and backstitch first then all the beading. And definitely get something to hold your beads while you are beading. Spilled beads are the worst. I use a tacky bob which are now sold as tacky bill.
Aww! A work stitching buddy. I don't hide my stitching. Everyone at work knows that I stitch. Several others have stitched before so we talk about it.
Now you have the entirety of flosstube looking for Planetarius for you 🤣
Have a wonderful week.
P.s. love the tangents so keep them coming.
Great video! Your mom's work is spectacular! If you gravitate towards bigger projects, I'd recommend an 11x11 QSnap. Or you can also get an 8x8 QSnap and 11x11 QSnap to mix and match and make an 8x11 QSnap. Which I find to be a very versatile size!
I like the 6”
Angie, from Tiny House Stitcher, sent me to you!GREAT PODCAST
Your woodwork is awesome! I can’t wait to see your frame design. Love your mom’s work.. beautiful! Also your stitching is amazing. Can’t wait for your next video.
Enjoyed your video. Love hearing all you share with us. Tell your mom I loved seeing her beautiful stitching, hoping she gets back into it. Have a fun trip. Thank you and your mom for sharing.
Hey Johnnie, I don't know if you have ever seen Teresa Wentzler's small freebie dragon designs. Just for a break from the big patterns you are currently doing. I am sort of monogamous , work for a month at a time on one pattern then move on to either a new one or try to finish an old one from my giant container of WIPs . But I have been stitching for many years. I have some very large canvas pieces from the Lady and the Unicorn series. Look forward to more of your floss tube videos. Marion from Canada's
I haven’t seen those freebies but I’ll definitely check them out.
I use QSnap in combos. I like 8" and 11" in combo, and 11" with 17" in combo. Love your video. I Do Xstich first then bead, easier to fit the bead. Fan from St. Louis, Missouri US.
In terms of the qsnap... There are many imitation brands out there that are far cheaper, but you absolutely get what you pay for -- qsnap brand just holds the tension better than all the rest. I prefer to use an 11x11" qsnap because it lets me see a good chunk of my project without having to move it around a tonne. That said, my fav size used to be 11x17". I love that whatever sizes you get, they are interchangeable so that you can find the size that best suits you and your particular project.
Love your 2nd flosstube video. Its great to see your mums stitching. My mum stiched the middle part of De Nachwacht by Rembrandt but she can't hold a needle anymore, now she is in to knitting. You mentioned the q-snap. I would go for the 11"x 11". Greatings from the Netherlands
It was wonderful to see your mum's work being brought out and enjoyed again. My mum used to do lots of those pieces as well. She would often get them from a magazine called Stitchcraft (I have all her old back issues now) - they would often have a big pattern that you could send away for. Love all your stitching and stories!
I always do cross stitching, back stitching, beading last. Especially if you are using a hoop as the hoop can crush the beads.
Fab update, im so glad youve found the community so welcoming! Really enjoyed your new video! 😊
Jen
Thanks so much! 😊
Good to see you again. I recently finished Fruits of Plenty in colors similar to yours. I am a huge fan of Jacob’s charts. Your stitching looks very nice. I loved seeing the pieces your mother stitched and hope she can find her way back to completing more in the future. Thanks for sharing.
Love your flosstube and I love those retro tapestries like your Mum makes, I’ve rescued many similar ones from op shops 😊 Safe travels!