Great to see you and Cocoa Dena! Your quilt and project bag turned out beautiful. What a wonderful friend to help you with those projects. It's even more wonderful that you were able to use one of your stitched project on the bag and another gifted stitched project in the quilt. Thank you for sharing your WIPs with us. You're an inspiration with all the projects that you work on. Enjoy your trip and Happy Stitching!
Thanks Dena for showing how you stitch!!! I really appreciate showing us. And it was nice to see Cocoa helping his mommy get those stitches in!! You are always such an inspiration to me!! Hope you have a nice vacation.
Wonderful project bag. Thanks for sharing your beautiful stitching. Cocoa is not going to let you stitch today. Such a sweet baby. Safe travels Dena. ❤
Dena you quilt is beautiful. You have a great friend to help you with a project that big. I hope you have a great trip. Thank for sharing Cocoa again. Happy stitching
What a beautiful quilt you've made from those blocks! ❤ And, I love your project bag. I've watched the Elibethcanstitch video, but I tweaked it some to suit me. Your new queens stitch is off to a great start. Have a great time on your trip. ❤
Your fully finishing looks great. I love that you stepped out of your box and made quilt for your friend. It's beautiful. I can't wait to hear about your vacation. Thanks for sharing, Coco. I miss Albert so much.
Hey, I see I have at least one video of yours to catch up on. We just got back home this afternoon and I am trying to unpack and catch up on comments. I need to start making a video series about the trip (way too much for one video I fear). Hope you are doing well and can be back home with Albert soon. ( I am assuming he is at home with your son or daughter while you care for your mom, or did I miss something while I was gone?). Dena
What lovely Christmas story: your quilt is truly a friendship quilt, in the true sense of the word, isn’t it🙂? They are the very best, for sure & your friend is going to be so happy, yay! Happy travels & I’m so looking forward to your coming back video🤩…
You did a wonderful job on the project bag & quilt (with help from a friend!). I’m sure your friend is going to love the quilt! I hope you have a wonderful trip Dena (with no sickness)! Take care.
Carlene, I did have a wonderful trip and didn't get sick until the last couple of days. Came home with a cold that was gifted to me by some fellow needleworkers. They were so sorry. Me Too! Dena
Hi Dena, thank you for sharing all your beautiful stitching. The quilt is lovely! I have quite a bit of Kreinik threads if you ever need some let me know. Safe travels, enjoy your trip. Have a good week. 😊🪡
The quilt is actually a piece of fabric from a designer. I will pass the word about Kreinik along to Donna though. She always needs some more thread! Dena
Dena - I love using your stitched piece as part of your project bag. That quilt is absolutely adorable! What a sweet gift for your friend. I can't wait to hear all about your newest travels. Happy stitching! - TaMara
TaMara, we just got home this afternoon and I am trying to catch up on comments. Tomorrow I will try to start catching up on videos. I have so many to watch now. Dena
Hi Dena I am in love with the Raggedy and Andy quilt and the pillow along with it and what a lovely gift to give to a friend. It is absolutely stunning along with your project bag and bell pull. You have done a fantastic job and I am so proud of you to see what you have accomplished. For my 25 new starts I will be doing a Raggedy and Andy cross stitch I have a few and after seeing the quilt I am hooked. I still have been working on my 3 months to a finish and may have some finishes (keeping my fingers crossed). I got a kick out of seeing Cocoa wanting the attention from Mommy. I hope you and Tommy and JT had a Happy Thanksgiving and a safe holiday. Enjoy your trip. In the meantime Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless Pat
All caught up with your videos. OMG that quilt is gorgeous. Your friend will treasure that forever. Beautiful finishes over the last few videos and great plans for 2025. Happy stitching Patty
Hello Dena...lovely to see you again...love the finish on your beautiful bell pull and the quilt...I know that you are proud and happy they are done...and the project bag too...wishing you both a safe and happy trip❤❤
Another fabulous video. I love that quilt and your project bag. Wonderful stitching, as always, and then a treat at the end to see dear Cocoa. Enjoy your vacation.
Hi Dena! 👋🏻 So great to see you again. I always enjoy seeing your progress on all of your projects. The quilt you made for your friend looks wonderful and how fun that its creation involved the work of three talented crafty women. What an incredible gift. And I loved your project bag that you made. I use that same tutorial from elizabethanncanstitch to make some of my bags. The coordinating fabric you picked is so pretty. I have plans to work on some full finishes next year and turning one or two pieces into project bags is on the agenda thanks to your inspiration. So thank you for that. I think you’ve already left for your trip? Or will be leaving soon so safe travels and have a great time. See you when you get back. And Merry Christmas! 🎄 Kris 😄
Kris, thanks so much for the lovely comments about the quilt being a gift from three crafters. That is so true! I appreciated the birthday wishes as well while I was traveling. Hope you are having a wonderful start to your month of December stitching. Dena
Thank you for the video. Safe travels on your trip. I can't wait to hear all about it. I decided on my Christmas stitch. I am doing Christmas Calendar by Tiny Modernist. I am stitching a lot of white boxes. I will then work on a box a day during Dec. I hope it works. Your quilt and project bag turned out beautifully. Have fun and see you next time.
Another awesome video!! Thank you for sharing your creations!! I was so glad to hear about Marlene - Stitching by the Lake. I have not seen a video from Miss Marlene in quite some time. Is she doing well? I miss her. Enjoy your weeks leading up to the big holiday season!
I am so happy I found your floss tube. It was recommended by Lori (Once Upon A Stitch). I love all the planning you do, the prompts you use and of course your projects are beautiful. Do you use pattern keeper to count how many stitches each time you stitch? Have a fun, safe trip!
I would recommend you look at 123 Stitch or at Hobby Lobby for beginner kits. Also, there are some great tutorials on UA-cam about learning to cross stitch. You might find those helpful. Dena
Great to see you and Cocoa Dena! Your quilt and project bag turned out beautiful. What a wonderful friend to help you with those projects. It's even more wonderful that you were able to use one of your stitched project on the bag and another gifted stitched project in the quilt. Thank you for sharing your WIPs with us. You're an inspiration with all the projects that you work on. Enjoy your trip and Happy Stitching!
You're so sweet to say! I'll be sure to share more stitching with you when I get back.
Thanks Dena for showing how you stitch!!! I really appreciate showing us. And it was nice to see Cocoa helping his mommy get those stitches in!! You are always such an inspiration to me!! Hope you have a nice vacation.
Jenn, we had a wonderful time! I will be sharing some of it on my upcoming videos. Dena
Wonderful project bag. Thanks for sharing your beautiful stitching. Cocoa is not going to let you stitch today. Such a sweet baby. Safe travels Dena. ❤
I will try to sneak some stitching in today!
That quilt is beautiful and full of such thoughtfulness x
THanks so much Sharon. She will be here with me on the 25th and will see it then. Dena
Dena you quilt is beautiful. You have a great friend to help you with a project that big. I hope you have a great trip. Thank for sharing Cocoa again. Happy stitching
Linda, so happy you liked the quilt. Sue is so talented and so kind to donate her time like that. Cocoa sends greetings. Dena
What a beautiful quilt you've made from those blocks! ❤ And, I love your project bag. I've watched the Elibethcanstitch video, but I tweaked it some to suit me. Your new queens stitch is off to a great start. Have a great time on your trip. ❤
I always wanted to see you stitch. Coco was trying to sneak in there for loving. I envy you so much and your gorgeous stitching.
I know Cocoa wants to help but she needs to let me work. LOL.
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful. Your special friend will love it.
It is a quilt for my very best friend, so hopefully she will like it! Dena
Your fully finishing looks great. I love that you stepped out of your box and made quilt for your friend. It's beautiful. I can't wait to hear about your vacation. Thanks for sharing, Coco. I miss Albert so much.
Hey, I see I have at least one video of yours to catch up on. We just got back home this afternoon and I am trying to unpack and catch up on comments. I need to start making a video series about the trip (way too much for one video I fear). Hope you are doing well and can be back home with Albert soon. ( I am assuming he is at home with your son or daughter while you care for your mom, or did I miss something while I was gone?). Dena
@halfstitchcrossstitch2456 he's at home. I did get to talk to him yesterday. I can't wait to hear about the trip.
Your bell pull project is AWESOME!!!!!! 🙂
Safe travels. The project bag and quilt are phenomenal, friend is going to love it. Bell pull is so adorable, love the color of fabric.
Thanks so much Linda! I appreciate your comments very much. Dena
That quilt turned out just beautiful!
Thanks so much Keri! Dena
What lovely Christmas story: your quilt is truly a friendship quilt, in the true sense of the word, isn’t it🙂? They are the very best, for sure & your friend is going to be so happy, yay! Happy travels & I’m so looking forward to your coming back video🤩…
I just got home this afternoon so I will be working on a video as soon as I can. Hope you have had some wonderful stitching since I've been gone. Dena
You did a wonderful job on the project bag & quilt (with help from a friend!). I’m sure your friend is going to love the quilt! I hope you have a wonderful trip Dena (with no sickness)! Take care.
Carlene, I did have a wonderful trip and didn't get sick until the last couple of days. Came home with a cold that was gifted to me by some fellow needleworkers. They were so sorry. Me Too! Dena
Oh Dena, I laughed so much when Cocoa stuck her nose out from under your needlework frame. Beyond adorable
Linda, she knows how to get my attention doesn't she? LOL. Dena
Your quilt is gorgeous! Well done! You are looking really well! Take care, Michelle
Thanks so much Michelle for the compliment on the quilt and for the compliment on my appearance. I appreciate both! Dena
Hi Dena, thank you for sharing all your beautiful stitching. The quilt is lovely! I have quite a bit of Kreinik threads if you ever need some let me know. Safe travels, enjoy your trip. Have a good week. 😊🪡
The quilt is actually a piece of fabric from a designer. I will pass the word about Kreinik along to Donna though. She always needs some more thread! Dena
Love your project bag and the quilt! So much love put into it! Enjoy your trip! You look great! Be safe!
Paulette, thanks so much for stopping by to visit. And for the kind words of encouragement. Dena
Dena - I love using your stitched piece as part of your project bag. That quilt is absolutely adorable! What a sweet gift for your friend. I can't wait to hear all about your newest travels. Happy stitching! - TaMara
TaMara, we just got home this afternoon and I am trying to catch up on comments. Tomorrow I will try to start catching up on videos. I have so many to watch now. Dena
@ I’m behind on my video watching and I haven’t been on vacation 😂😂
Hi Dena I am in love with the Raggedy and Andy quilt and the pillow along with it and what a lovely gift to give to a friend. It is absolutely stunning along with your project bag and bell pull. You have done a fantastic job and I am so proud of you to see what you have accomplished. For my 25 new starts I will be doing a Raggedy and Andy cross stitch I have a few and after seeing the quilt I am hooked. I still have been working on my 3 months to a finish and may have some finishes (keeping my fingers crossed). I got a kick out of seeing Cocoa wanting the attention from Mommy. I hope you and Tommy and JT had a Happy Thanksgiving and a safe holiday. Enjoy your trip. In the meantime Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless
Pat
Pat, I am so glad you were inspired by the quilt! I am sure your Raggedy and Andy cross stitch will be just as gorgeous! Dena
Hi Dena
Love your Quilt - this is so pretty. I love the Colors.
Love your WIPs - beautiful Progress on them.
Take Care & Happy Stitching
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Thank you for your kind words and happy stitching to you as well! Dena
All caught up with your videos. OMG that quilt is gorgeous. Your friend will treasure that forever. Beautiful finishes over the last few videos and great plans for 2025. Happy stitching Patty
Patty, thanks for catching up with me. I hope you are doing well and that you will be with your girls again this Christmas. Dena
@ yes celebrating with my girls so glad to have them with me Merry Christmas
You are so good in finish things but as well in FFO's. Love the projectbag and quilt. Have a good vacation and happy stitching
Nina, we had such a wonderful time. Can't wait to share it all with everyone in upcoming videos. Dena
Hello Dena...lovely to see you again...love the finish on your beautiful bell pull and the quilt...I know that you are proud and happy they are done...and the project bag too...wishing you both a safe and happy trip❤❤
Loretta, we had a wonderful time. Just got home this afternoon. Trying to catch up on comments and then to catch up on UA-cam videos. Dena
Hello Dena thank your for sharing and have a great trip.
Neil, we had a wonderful trip. Just got home this afternoon. Trying to catch up on comments and then I will have a ton of UA-cam videos to watch! Dena
Another fabulous video. I love that quilt and your project bag. Wonderful stitching, as always, and then a treat at the end to see dear Cocoa. Enjoy your vacation.
Thanks so much for the kind words! Happy stitching to you, too!
Lovely FFO's ❤ Safe Travels 😊
Jennie, we just got home this afternoon. Had a fabulous time. Will share as much as I can as soon as I can. Dena
Hi Dena! 👋🏻 So great to see you again. I always enjoy seeing your progress on all of your projects. The quilt you made for your friend looks wonderful and how fun that its creation involved the work of three talented crafty women. What an incredible gift. And I loved your project bag that you made. I use that same tutorial from elizabethanncanstitch to make some of my bags. The coordinating fabric you picked is so pretty. I have plans to work on some full finishes next year and turning one or two pieces into project bags is on the agenda thanks to your inspiration. So thank you for that. I think you’ve already left for your trip? Or will be leaving soon so safe travels and have a great time. See you when you get back. And Merry Christmas! 🎄 Kris 😄
Kris, thanks so much for the lovely comments about the quilt being a gift from three crafters. That is so true! I appreciated the birthday wishes as well while I was traveling. Hope you are having a wonderful start to your month of December stitching. Dena
Thank you for the video. Safe travels on your trip. I can't wait to hear all about it. I decided on my Christmas stitch. I am doing Christmas Calendar by Tiny Modernist. I am stitching a lot of white boxes. I will then work on a box a day during Dec. I hope it works. Your quilt and project bag turned out beautifully. Have fun and see you next time.
I think the Christmas Calendar by Tiny Modernist is a brilliant idea! I love the "a day a box" concept.
@halfstitchcrossstitch2456 Happy Birthday yesterday. I can't keep up. I do about 1 in two days.
Another awesome video!! Thank you for sharing your creations!! I was so glad to hear about Marlene - Stitching by the Lake. I have not seen a video from Miss Marlene in quite some time. Is she doing well? I miss her. Enjoy your weeks leading up to the big holiday season!
Thank you so much! Marlene is doing very well. A new season in their lives, but a good one so far. Dena
Busy hands, happy heart.
I think that is a wonderful philosophy to live by!
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Hi Kay! So happy you stopped by. I am so glad you are making videos again. Dena
I am so happy I found your floss tube. It was recommended by Lori (Once Upon A Stitch). I love all the planning you do, the prompts you use and of course your projects are beautiful. Do you use pattern keeper to count how many stitches each time you stitch? Have a fun, safe trip!
Lisa, I use MarkUpXP which is similar to Pattern Keeper, but only one some of my projects. I am an old fashioned paper copy girl at heart. Dena
Can you recommend a hood company that sells beginner projects. I am going to try again to do this. Thankyou
I would recommend you look at 123 Stitch or at Hobby Lobby for beginner kits. Also, there are some great tutorials on UA-cam about learning to cross stitch. You might find those helpful. Dena
@halfstitchcrossstitch2456 thankyou