Flosstube 69 - Annie Talks About Cross Stitch Finishing Struggles and Offers Solutions
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- I asked and you answered! In Flosstube 67 I asked what your cross-stitch finishing hurdles were and you shared. In this episode, I address several of those concerns and offer great ideas for your cross-stitch finishing techniques. Stay tuned for my cross-stitch finishing tutorials to go over all the finishing details.
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And always remember that a finished project is better than a perfect project.
Happy Stitching and Take Care!!
Annie, The Proper Stitcher
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Thank you for all of your encouragement. I have been collecting finishing supplies for over a year. Two weeks ago I finally started finishing. I ordered a black pencil tree and created a Halloween tree which has 15 stitched and finished ornaments. I am a perfectionist and couldn’t come to grips with not being perfect. I am very happy with how they all turned out. Thank you for all you have done for this community…Scharerthestitching
Thank you for watching
As a teacher I told my students “practice makes us better”.
Absolutely
You are so encouraging! Thank you for being so positive, and giving us the tips and tricks and confidence to finish and display the pieces that we put so much work into. I really enjoy your podcasts.
Thank you for watching
Hi, Annie, Great encouraging video for finishing our pieces. Thank you for taking the extra time to record and share. Practice and doing the finishing ourselves builds our confidence and as you referenced, tutorials and written instructions help immensely. Estate sales and thrift stores are great places to look for finishing items and sometimes supplies. I love finding a treasure to repurpose. Take care and Happy Stitching! 🧵
Thank you
Awesome advice. No project is ever perfect. But they are all beautiful. You are very encouraging for new finishers. 🥰
Thank you
This is an excellent video. You did a great job making us feel like you were having a conversation with us. I appreciated that you polled your viewers first, really listened, and answered what was asked. It's a great way to approach the platform you are trying to deliver. Also, the simplicity of your delivery, along with the personal approach, made for a very helpful video. I love that you are talking to us as one of us, and not as an expert or professional, yet you had very helpful hints and more importantly, INSPIRATION and ENCOURAGEMENT, "Give yourself some grace", and even some tough love i.e., "your pieces are not going to be in a museum". This is a much-needed space on Flosstube. I would love to see you do live videos as part of your portfolio. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! I struggled with the delivery, but I ave always found that you should just be yourself. That's what I do. I think you all could tell if I tried to be someone I'm not. I really appreciate you
Thank you Annie for so many helpful ideas for getting our stitching finished. I happen to like the creativity of doing my own finishing but I can learn so much from others for techniques, tools to use and not to be obsessed if there is a wavy line somewhere. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming tutorials next😀
Thank you so much 😊
Just started watching....your advice regarding don't finish ten things at one time.... 😳 You get me!!!😂😂😂😂such great advice not taking on being a professional finisher and just taking on one project! Why can't I think like that by myself!🌝. Thank!💘💘💘
You got this! Sometimes you just need someone else to say it .
Loved this video. Amazing advice that everyone could use. Thank you for making it .
Thank you so much
Thank you for this video! I have so many notes written down for I have a lot of smalls to finish and this was so helpful. Especially the practice on a piece of extra linen and fabric. You broke everything down to make it not as intimidating as it seems so thank you. Also the emphasis on not being “perfect “ is great advice. My Mom loves everything I stitch and even I’d there is a mistake, she just puts it on display in her house. My Mom looks at it and just thinks of the time and care that I put into stitching something not the perfection.
I am so glad this was helpful. Thank you for watching.
Thank you Annie for taking the time to do this video. You are always so encouraging. Looking forward to some more finishing tutorials.
Thank you
I like how you organize the colors of fabric… by season and the others by color
I just have them folded on a shelf in the cabinet behind me
I’ve been finishing cross stitch ornaments for many many years and I still don’t like how my finishes look!🙈🤣 I’ve lost hope! Don’t think I’ll ever learn how to make them look like your ornaments or like Vana’s! 😂
Thank you - thank you - thank you - what a great tutorial! I have a basket of items that need to be finished - I have several pages of notes from this tutorial that will help - looking forward to your next flosstube
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching
What a great video! Lots of good advice. Last year, I asked Santa for a guillotine cutter and it has made all the difference! I absolutely agree, you must just make that first attempt to finish your projects, and before long, you’ll be really good!🍂
🎅🏻 listens!! Thank you
Annie, you are such an inspiration to me. I live in NC but made a trip to your LNS. They said you were just as sweet in person as you are on UA-cam. Keep up the great work and I’ll keep watching and keep getting inspired. Thank you for doing what you are doing. ❤ Lynette
Thank you 😊 I hope you enjoyed the shop.
Both seasons I love fall stitching but I am doing a lot of Halloween SALs this year. I can't wait to see Claude stitched up, what a great partner for Pierre. 1, 6,
Thank you
Annie! You are absolutely so helpful!! Great info and tips. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!!
Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much Annie! I felt like you created this video just for me! I’m feeling inspired. 🌻😊🦋❤️
Yay!! Thank you
This is a great video!!! You have shared a lot of wisdom. Thank you. 🌻🌻🌻
Thank you so much for watching.
Great video, Annie! Lori Holt also has a video about lacing that people may want to check out. My philosophy is that there is no such thing as perfect. And that is especially true with handmade items. So those who are "perfectionists" are trying to reach a standard that doesn't exist. It's important to accept "good enough." Just enjoy the process. Trying to get something "perfect" takes the joy out of it!
Thanks for sharing!!
This video is a great, positive learning tool on how to get started. I think I'm almost ready. Just clear off the craft table and start laying out my first piece. Thank you.
You can do it!
Annie, thank you so much for your wonderful ideas and encouragement. You really simplified it for me and others. I look forward to each and every video you put out for us. Thank you for sharing what you have learned over your finishing journey.
Thank you so much
All I kept thinking about with your PS Santas... is what they say about cutting your own bangs lol next thing you know... you ran out of bangs! (Margins in this case) I've done this before... thanks for the great tips!
Very good analogy. I remember doing that when I was a child. It was not a good look for me LOL
I so appreciate all you do for the cross stitching community. You always inspire. Thank you!
Thank you for watching.
Thank you for very informative video. Looking forward to future finishing videos. Have a great weekend
Thanks for watching!
Dear Annie thank you for caring and helping us get through a finish. I would love to make a drum, but I don’t know where on earth to begin. I see drums made up and they are beautiful,and I think ooh I can do that too. However, suddenly I feel intimidated and I don’t even try to make one . So thank you Annie for your time and this video.😘
You're welcome. I am going to attempt to finish a drum soon. Stay tuned 😂
Love everything about you Annie! Excellent discussion today. When you said Your piece will not be in a museum really put things in perspective for me. Looking forward to yr demonstration tutorials! 😉
Thank you so much
Thank you for your generosity of spirit and encouragement for us all to finish our pieces. Brilliant video!
Thank you so much for watching and your support. You are always so kind to comment. xoxo
What a great floss tube!!!!! I am so looking forward to your tutorials!!! Thank you so much. I may watch this one a couple more times to boost my courage ◡̈
You are so welcome! And you can do it!
a completely great, informative and helpful video. I love the ideas, and the glue idea is perfect. i agree that the hot glue tends to get wavy. i think we can all get to finishing now!!! thank you!!!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Annie. You don’t know how much I needed this! This is the first time I’ve seen your video because I’m pretty new at cross stitching but I know that I love it. I’m a sewist and a crafter and when my daughter asked me if I could Crosstitch a Jim Henson piece for my granddaughters room I gladly excepted the challenge. The only thing was she wanted me to make it larger than the pattern because it would finish much smaller than she wanted. I asked around and nobody knew how to make the pdf pattern bigger so I took it upon myself to draw the characters and trace them on the Aida cloth. It took me a year just working on it some evenings. Needless to say I had many many mistakes that I had to redo because after all I am a perfectionist, as is the topic of this video. I’m almost finished and I am going to accept it as it is because my daughter and 2 year old granddaughter love it and that’s what counts, right?!
My next step is to frame it and you’ve given me the inspiration to do it. Obviously I subscribed because you’re a great motivational speaker as well as teacher💕🤗from Canada 🇨🇦
Wow!!! First, congratulations on finishing such an amazing piece. And, secondly, welcome to cross stitch and my channel. I am so glad you found me. I am thrilled you are enjoying cross stitch. Take care and let me know how you are doing.
It's nice to know I'm not alone in my insecurities to finish projects. Good tips. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
1, 2, 6 I like stitching on both just depends on what I’m liking at that time. As always great video!
Thank you for watching.
Super information, thank you - encouragement to the max!! Appreciate your time.
xoxxo thank you
Wonderful video. I love that little blue box, I would like a tutorial on painting unfinished wood and how to make it look old m
Thank you for watching
WOW! Thank you, Thank you, Annie! This was a wonderful Q&A! This answered so many of my finishing questions! I will forever be referring back to this for help and inspiration!!
Thank you 😊
A great video Annie! Thank you for taking the time to share what you have learned as you finish projects. I'm looking forward to watching your tutorials.
Thank you 😊
Excellent video!!! Thank you for all your tips and encouragement!!!
Thanks for watching!
I love your cheerleading skills! Thank you for your inspiration
Ha! You're welcome
Thanks so much, Annie! These videos are inspiring and so helpful ❤
Thank you
Thank you for sharing all of the knowledge you have picked up about finishing. While it isn’t my favorite thing to do, I have gotten much better at it as time has gone on and don’t dread it nearly as much as I used to. I wish this video had been around a few years ago. You are so supportive and kind. Agin thanks!
Thank you for watching!
This video was wonderful & very helpful for me. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!
You are so welcome!
Thank you Annie! Great video, lots of wonderful tips!
Thank you
Annie, that was the best video! I’m pretty new to cross stitch and you addressed so many of the concerns I have about finishing! Thank you very much. I’m a big fan!
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you for this video and all your advice. Will definitely try to be less scared and try to do more finishes.
Thank you
Thank you for sharing, Annie! Finished is better than perfect - I am working on reminding myself of this all the time🙃💚
Thank you so much for watching. xoxo
This was wonderful! Thank you for this video. I am going to give finishing a try, for sure.
Thank you and you can do it!
Thank you so much for this video! It has helped me a great deal. I usually frame my work but I have a lot of smalls that I will make into pillows for gifts and for myself 😊.
Thank you 😊
Very good video on finishing projects. Stay safe. Walk in Peace.
Thank you
Nice video Annie! My biggest problem, unless it’s obvious like framing, is how to fully finish a project. But what I’ve started doing is adding to the project bag things I might come across that are potential finishing supplies, like the accent fabric, a backer I picked up or a trim. I also save a lot of examples from Facebook groups or Instagram, taking screen shots of finishes I may want to copy for that project... You can’t beat tutorials to pick up tips and tricks. We have a very generous community and I have learned so much from FlossTubers like you!
That's a great idea to add items along the way. Thank you so much for you kind worked and support
Thank you for sharing all this information.
Thank you for watching.
Thank you very much for this flosstube. It was very informative. Happy stitching!
Thank you ☺️
Thank you for this video as it was definitely something I needed. I have so many projects that need to be finished.
Thank you for watching
Great video! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and encouragement. Tomorrow is my FFO day to start my massive pin pillow collection! I look forward to more of these "Finishing Therapy Sessions"! 🙂
Wonderful!! Have fun with it!
That sounds like such a fun type of class/retreat! Halloween all the way! 1,2,3,4,5,6
Thanks so much Annie for the time you took to help us all be more successful in finishing our projects!
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A lot of great content. Thank you!
Thank you
Thank you Annie. This video really helped and inspired me!!
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This is great Annie ! I second the advice to watch you tube videos and search - there are so many great tutorials and ideas !!!
Thank you
Very encouraging ❤
Thank you
Wow! Fantastic video! Thank you sooooo much! Very useful information! Ps...field trip?!? Yes please! I'm in Canada and love seeing things at Hobby Lobby ❤️😍❤️
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Just the encouragement I needed to finish my completed projects! Thank you!
Thank you
Thank you so much Annie for taking your time out of your day to answer our questions. I do have one question, and that is on your Prairie School Santa's you said you cut it too close to your stitches for your pillows. So when making pillows how much space from your last Stitch would you recommend. Thank you again so much this was so informative.
I would say 1/2" . The problem with this one (which I should have pointed out) is it stitched on Davos. This fabric wants to fray and pull apart.
This was a great video. I want to thank you, by watching your pillow tutorial, I learned some great tips, for example how to make the ribbon bow with thread to secure it in the center. Your instructions for putting rick rack on the small pillow, were wonderful. I have also made project bags this year as well by watching tutorials!
Thank you so much! I will probably revise that video
Great suggestions and words of encouragement! The tutorials will also be a big help. How lucky we are to have you tube videos and tutorials for reference now. Looking forward to hearing more about that circle cutter. I have not seen one of those yet! Thanks for this video and for the coming tutorial videos.
Thank you so much!!
Great video Annie, your encouragement and inspiration are just what I needed. The stack of finished stitches needs to be tackled. I can easily do some pillow finishes and will search out the tutorials for the rest. When looking for trims and supplies there are thrift stores and garage sales with tons of inexpensive bags of odds and ends. Join a no buy or buy-sell-trade group online. I'm happiest giving things but have received floss and button boxes.
Great ideas!!
Excellent video. Thanks so much for encouraging us to FFO our stitching💖
Thank you
Finally got the video to work. Thank you for sharing your time and talent. Great video, thank you..
Great!! Thank m you
Hi Annie - thanks so much for this inspiring vlog. And for the encouragement. I look forward to the tutorials. Take Care
Thank you
Thank you for sharing your tips and encouragement. I look forward to your tutorials. 🪡🪡🪡
Thank you
Great video! Thanks for putting it together, while I was watching I was painting unfinished wood decor for a tiered tray and Ive never done that before, it was just serendipity that I picked this video today (since there is so much content and not enough time)
Thank you so much for watching! Where did you get your tiered tray? What color did you choose?
@@theproperstitcher I have a 2 tier white one and a 3 tier galvanized from hobby lobby last fall, Im working on putting a fall theme tray together.
@@nadiasews that sounds wonderful
"Perfect" can be such a scary word. Time and patience can be your friends.
So true
I decorate Halloween not fall. I love decorating for Christmas and Halloween. You must have had so much fun at the retreat. Happy stitching. 1 2 3 4 5
Thank you
Thanks for taking the time to share on how to do the finishes. Thank you for showing how you learned to change your finishes and learning through the process of what you would do differently the next time you finish the project. You ont be perfect starting to mount your work, just remember to take your time and enjoy the learning process. I want to do he alphabet in the round fo a Christmas gift so I bought the fall in the round first; I’ll practice how to mount it before I do the one for Christmas. I am new to counted cross stitch so everything is new to me.
Thank you 😊
Very encouraging Annie. I'm going to watch your video on sewing on ric rac. I'm self taught by watching videos and Vonnas tutorials and taking classes. I'm glad I took the plunge. I have many wonderful finished pieces that I enjoy so much. Ladies you can do this. I'm on IG if you you want to check out some of my finishes.
Thank you so much!!
Bless you for sharing your tips and tricks! All are very useful and I'll definitely be putting them to use. I canf wait to see your tutorials!
Thank you
Thanks for sharing such great ideas and encouraging words!
Thank you for watching
Thanks for all the inspiration! ❤❤❤
You're welcome
I love spending some "me time" with you on a Saturday morning Annie, I'm an Autumn stitcher, I love Halloween too but Autumn is my favourite season I love the warm colours as the temperature starts to drop. 1 3 6
Thank you so much for commenting. Can you please add this comment to Flosstube 68 to enter to win. When I use the random comment picker it will come from that Flosstube. xoxo
You are marvelous!!! thank you xxxxx
Thank you for watching
Great video. Thank you for sharing all this information. ☘️☘️
Thanks for watching!
I think I have a great idea I'm going to try. You said something about once a month for finishing, so I'm thinking of ending the month with a finishing day. Retired, still incredibly busy with a secondary business, grandkids, church, etc., Some of my time is adjustable so I'm looking at the last day of this month being for some finishing...just 2-3 things but I think this could work. This waiting till I have time or inspiration is not working. But, this could. Thank you for the idea boost. I'll chime in when I see how it goes!
Awesome!! Thank you
Love this video. I would like to see one on finishing a piece and framing it. I don't know if anyone does this but I work on one project before I start on another.if I make a mistake I feel as if that makes it more personal and unique. Thanks for all your information!
Thank you for watching
You may think I’m cheap but I go to the dollar store for something’s I use and then maybe go to Michael’s and then Joann’s and I use my coupons and then I go to Etsy for fabrics and buttons. I take my cross stitching with me . Went I go for a wood or mats I take my project and make it in the craft store , like my fabric and my trim or paints for the wood . I hoped I helped someone . I’m a single special needs mom tats why I take it to the craft store and that way I don’t spend a lot .
All great suggestions! I try to save as much as I can
You inspired me to pull out my finishes and work on fully finishing and I saw a squirrel and started kitting up new projects instead. 😅😅😅 Seriously thank you for all the great suggestions. Have you made any drawstring bags?
The struggle is real!! Those squirrels 🐿 are everywhere. I have never made any drawstring bags
Great video Annie you have motivated me, Thankyou for your help Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡
I'm so glad!! Thank you for watching
Thank you for the encouragement to just try.
Thank you
Thank you very much for all the tips!!!
Thank you
WOW! Thank you so much for this first of many, I hope, finishing techniques! Well done Annie!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for your advice and encouragement...thank you..
Thank you
Annie, thank you so very much for this video and yesterday's too! Everything you said is very, very helpful. I really appreciate your care and patience with your explanations. I feel so relaxed and more confident about getting started with finishing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much ☺️
Awesome video so much wonderful information
Thank you
Thanks for the tips.
You're welcome
Thanks 💖!!
Thank you 😊
Excellent tips for finishing. I worry about dust getting on my pieces and I always want to put them behind glass. What advice would you give to get over that worry? Again, this was a very informative video. Thank you for doing this.
I don't worry about the smaller pieces. You can lightly dust it or use a lint roller in them. I just don't think about it 😂
Annie. I was just thinking the other day have you decided where you are moving too? How's that process going?
We have not made any decisions 😂 we are taking our time
Well said!
Thank you
Hi Annie- Just trying out the Floss Bags - do you store your threads in those or only use as you work a project?
I do not store them in the floss bag unless I already pulled from the skein. So once I start to use them they stay in the bag
Thanks for this video, Annie. I did not know you could cut sticky board with a guillotine cutter! I have a guillotine cutter but don't know if it's heavy duty enough to cut sticky board. Would you care to share the model number of your Swingline cutter? There are so many different guillotine cutters out there with all different prices. I would like to find one that will cut the board but not be overly expensive. 🙂 Those wheeled carts are fantastic. Do you know what I used mine for? After my neck surgery I put it next to my recliner and put small things that I didn't want to lose or drop in the top shelf along with my drink. The second shelf had my kleenex box, my phone, the TV remotes and maybe a magazine or two. They are very versatile!
I put the link in the show notes. I purchased mine at an office supply store but you can get it on Amazon. I leave the paper on the sticky board while cutting
@@theproperstitcher Thanks so much!!