I know you have lots of followers and hundreds of comments but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your floss tube makes me think that I am sitting with you at your table and we are sharing all the things you are stitching. I'm going through chemo right now and you give me great relief from that debilitating, exhausting process. I believe I am stitching my own great many projects while you are sharing yours. Thank you sincerely! You have a kitted basket, I have a kitted room- really!
Thank you so very much for your sweet comment. It means so much!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode and that it was helpful to you. Thinking of you while you are going through chemo, praying for a full recovery and strength as you go through it. Take care and thanks again for your note. :)
It was so sweet of you to mention me with regard to the Lakeside question. I just need to pull out the one piece I have and start stitching on it and then I’ll have my own experience of its specialness. 😊 I always enjoy what you share and really liked seeing everything in your basket. You have different charts than a lot of other folks and it’s nice to see the variety!
Hi Jackie, you are welcome and thanks so much for your nice note! I am right there with you. . . I need to use some of my Lakeside. I have used just a few, but really need to try and not "save" and never use it. . . Thanks again, I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode.
You mentioned commitments and travel in January. Will you be at The Attic for Sampler Symposium? I would love to meet you if you are. It will by my first retreat.
@@jackieahlstrom I won’t be at Sampler symposium in January. Sure wish I was! I went last year and it was fantastic! You are going to have a wonderful time!! Hopefully we can meet in person at a future event 🙂
Thanks, Shari! So glad you enjoyed it. I had fun pulling the kits and now I can’t wait to start one of them! Thanks so much for your note. Appreciate it so much!! 🙂
Thank you for mentioning (and enjoying) the video Aimee, Dyann, and I made. We had so much fun. CelesteCreates is stitching the Jardin piece. We have lots of stitching in common, Karen!
Thanks for your sweet note, Kim! So glad you enjoyed the video. For some reason, TH-cam just released quite a few comments that weren't on my feed before. Sorry I missed it! Thanks again!
I know I don’t comment all the time but I do enjoy you floss tube and like the 👍🏻 , love all your work you stitch on ,you have lots of stitching that I have not send before ❤ I am going to have a hip replacement in 15 days a little nervous to say the least but will be off my feet for about 2 weeks still maybe a 6 week recovery so will be a la lot of FlossTube watching no doubt thanks for your time
Hi Julie, thanks so much for your nice note, I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode! Wishing you the best on your hip replacement. Praying it goes well and you heal quickly. Take care!
Yes, write the name and count of the fabric in the selvage, its great. If you use the Micro tip archival black pen, when it dries, it will not smear or wash out. I have washed several pieces after writing on them, and no smear. Micro archival black pens are used by Journalers and scrapbookers.
Thanks, Julia! I have several of the Micro Tip black pens from my quilting days and signing quilt blocks. Will have to get busy writing on the selvages. . . :) Thanks again for your note!
Oh my gosh Karen, your Live on Little pattern! 😍😍😍 it’s on my bucket list and that was just stunning and very inspiring! Loved the kit parade too. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Phoebe! You are going to love Live on Little. Every time I work on it, I enjoy it so much. Thanks for your nice note, I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode.
Love your choice of gold thread for the Modern Folk Embroidery piece. Very rich looking. I enjoy your flosstubes very much because I always learn something new! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope there is a "Floss Tube Extra: Kit Parade" on the horizon! 😊 I need to rewatch with my notepad next to me and place an order! Thank you so much for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed this episode and thanks so much for your nice note! 🙂 I’m sure there will be more “kit” parades. ( love that term!) I have so much more to share and need to figure out what to start next. 🙂🙂
I just love a Kitted Parade! I have to explore my basket every few weeks in anticipation of what is ahead. So glad you found your silks! Have a great week!
Hi Barbara, so glad you enjoyed the episode. I’m very glad I found my silks. I was starting g to worry what happened to them. But they have been found and all is well. Whew! Thanks so much for your note! 🙂
Oh Karen! Happy Flossiversary! Live on Little is stunning! And CC Licorice Red is perfect on that linen - going to have to get those! What an eye you have for color - that green is gorgeous. And no words for Dorcas - she is beyond amazing. I love how you research and investigate the original samplers and colors…such an artist you are. Thank you for sharing with us - I learn so much. And love what you said to Laura : ‘we may not finish all the things but, we can start all the things!” And, yes! Love you sharing your charts and how you kit them. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Hi Georgia!! Aw, thanks so much for your lovely note. 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Dorcas is like a puzzle as I figure out each band and the colors. . . . and I do love solving puzzles. It is such a beautiful sampler. I’m so glad I started it. It’s going to take some time, but that is okay. I had fun looking in my “kitted, not started” basket. Was like Christmas and I found kits I had forgotten about. So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂🙂 Thanks again for your lovely note!
Hi Karen love all your stitching projects and kitted basket,and yes as you say we should dive in and see what you have,as we often forget,I love kitting up projects,I think it’s time for me to really concentrate on my WIPS🤦🏼♀️have a good week Thankyou for sharing 🇳🇿❤️🪡
Hi Donna, thanks so much for your lovely note and I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode. I agree, we often forget. It's not been that long and I had already forgotten what I had. Yikes! Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge on needlework. You learn a least one thing new if not more! As always looking forward to your next Flosstube, meanwhile I’ll be going back and watching the ones I missed. Happy stitching!
Karen- Thank you got your incredible generosity. Your fabric explanations & comparisons are so helpful- most especially to us without access to an LNS. Your ‘basket’ unveil was a DELIGHT- not only inspirational but just plain fun. (It was sort of like we went shopping together.) I love the Gloriana gold on the navy fabric 👍🏻 - that will be a jewel. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for the joy you bring us.
Hi KC! So glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks so much for your nice note. :) I agree, I like the Gloriana on the navy as well. To me, it compliments the richness/deepness of the navy very well. I'm looking forward to starting it. Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving!
Your comment about being patient until your skills catch up with what you want to do was very encouraging. I want to stitch American Antique Sampler by Sandy Orton. I bought the pattern but it requires many specialty stitches. I gave up on it when I saw that but now I’ll wait and revisit it later. I’m also inspired by the band sampler. I started one by picking different bands I want to do but I put it aside after doing only one band. I’ll be picking it up again.
Ann, I’m so glad you found the episode encouraging and thank you for letting me know! I appreciate your nice comment so much. 🙂 Yes, definitely, give it another try! Often our skills improve and we don’t even realize it. I’m going to follow my own advice on this as well. 🙂🙂 Thanks again!
Thanks, Linda! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for your nice note! :) I really do love Live on Little. It is such a lovely design! Thanks again!
I loved seeing what was in your basket!!!! You showed a couple of pieces I’d never seen. And you told us about the Antique Pattern Library….what a resource. I enjoy your visits so very much…..your calm, easy approach is very enjoyable to me. Happy Thanksgiving and I look forward to your next flosstube. Carol in Texas
What beautiful projects you’re working on- -and, all those gorgeous kitted projects… how will you ever decide what to work on next… a real conundrum! The pulled work framed piece on the wall behind you looks beautiful.
Thanks, Norma! So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note. You are right, it’s always difficult to decide what to start next. . . . so many wonderful options. 🙂 The piece behind me is cut paper quilt blocks or Scherenschnitte. I’ve had it for years and just love it. A few episodes ago I pulled it off the wall and showed it up close. Can’t remember which one that is. . . . maybe 18, 19, or 20? I’ve lost track. 😂 Thanks again for your nice note ! 🙂
Hi, Karen, It's good to see you again. I enjoy watching you so much. The progress on your cross stitch was beautiful. Thanks for telling us about the letters on the samplers. It was good to know. You had bought some very nice patterns in your haul. I saw some I would like to have. And I enjoyed you showing the items in your basket. I could have watched that for hours. You have very lovely patterns, fabric and threads. I can't wait to see you again. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Jill, I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode and the “kitted, not started” parade. I enjoyed pulling items to show everyone. 🙂 Thanks so much for your nice note, I appreciate it so much. 🙂🙂
This was such a wonderful flosstube! Thank you for sharing your cache of goodness! I’m going to follow the lakeside link so I can know the Lakeside secret too. I loved all your “just one more”. It was like a bunch of stitching encores!😂
Thanks Elaine! So glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your nice note. So sorry for taking so long to answer. TH-cam "hid" some comments and they have just shown up. Not sure why I didn't see it before, but glad I saw it now. Thanks again! 🙂
Hi Bridget! So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your comment. :) I agree, Lakeside Vintage Lentil looks really good for Come into My Garden. :) Thanks again!
Lovely you tube video! I went to peruse in the Antique Needlework Pattern Library. Oh my goodness! Those women had fabulous skills to do some of those crochet designs. Found an ad from the Hershner catalog selling Duchess and Princess hoops for under 20 cents. Oh how I would love to go back to the 1900’s and shop! Take care and can’t wait to see your next video.
Hi Sarah, so glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks so much for your nice note! Isn’t the Antique Pattern Library something else?!? I’ve only looked a few pages . . . so much there to see. And you are right, won’t it be lovely to go back in time and pick up a few hoops. 🙂 Thanks again for your note.
I’m also attending the Queen City event in May, because I want to learn some new stitches and do a Scottish sampler-it should be great! I love your floss drop-so creative that I “must” do something similar. Love your flosstubes.
Hi Leslie! So glad you enjoyed the episode and thank you for your nice note. I am looking forward to the Queen City event next May as well. Be sure to say hello would be lovely to speak face to face. 🙂 Thanks again and I will see you next May!
Karen…. Your skills as a Librarian certainly exude your videos & what you share your your work… I LOVE DORCAS Darlene O’Steen teaches Queen stitch in her book the proper stitch… but really once you get the hang of Queen stitch you’ll love it, I have 3 Samplers with the borders in Queen stitch … 🙂 I love Darlene’s patterns they each have lovely specialty stitches, & colors…. Hannah is beautiful, I have many Ackworth Samplers, love stitching them… Sabine had some great choices :-)) Really enjoy your videos.. your a great teacher, full of information., And the Carter House video was awesome, took me back to my Shelby Foote documentary’s on the Civil War.. Ken Burns DVDs are wonderful as well .. Always a joyful time spent with you.. PSS your colors look like mine here in Ohio… Blessings, Karen Sharon
Hi Sharon, thanks so much for your lovely note and I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode. I'm really loving Dorcas, it is a beautiful sampler! (Just a little slow down on band 4) I have Darlene's Proper Stitch book. I will have to look it over. (Her work is wonderful, I'm so glad her book The Proper Stitch is still available. ) I think I will go back to Band 4 on Dorcas in a bit. Sometimes just a little time is needed and than everything falls into place. :) Your samplers with the Queen Stitch borders sound absolutely stunning! I love Sabine's site and have a few of her charts. So many lovely options. Thanks again for your lovely note, I appreciate it so much!
@@karencombsstudioKaren… it’s not a difficult expression to give praise, when one has so many talents , as you have. ❤ I will tag you on Instagram when I post my finish , or almost, on Hannah Horsfall 1809 Ackworth School, she’s a big girl:-)) but I love her. I will include a Samoler with Queen stitches, A Darlene O’Steen pattern, I’m going to start up “Where your heart is your treasure is” Whenever I find one of her charts, I swooop it up :-) I think your methods of stitching is great, & Dorcas will be beautiful!! Dint over think it, your gut as an artist is spot on, always. :-) My first Reproduction Sampler was with JoAnn Harvey, the Examplarer, she was awesome & hands on showing stitches , giving us help. Almira Eaton was my first, & then I found Scarlet Letter… a lovely rabbit whole :-)) If you practice your Queen stitch on a lower ct a scrap, of 28ct or 30, one with a wider weave it’s easy to get the hang of it :-)) I love specialty stitches, after all these young girls , English , stitching their samplers had to learn them for their future , husbands…..:-)) Take care Karen.. Blessings on your Famiky time at Thanksgiving 🤗♥️🙏 Sharon
@@sharonannc.3079 Aw, thank you. ☺️ Yes, please tag me! I would love to see your work! How wonderful you had the opportunity to take a class from JoAnn. I love her patterns and hope to add to my collection. Great suggestions for the Queen Stitch! And I agree, going to The Scarlet Letter to look at their charts is a total rabbit hole!! 😃 Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving!
So glad you found your floss! I am the same, I want to start everything, & I hvw a large "to do soon" pile! :) You have some great future starts. Marilyn
I loved seeing your Dorcas Haynes model , I am stitching her too, I think she is my most favourite sampler. I use the RSN stitch bank resources for special stitches and they also give references for the stitches.
Thanks so much for your note! I really do love Dorcas, it is such a beautiful sampler. I had forgotten about the RSN stitch bank. Thank you for the reminder. I'm going to check it out! Thanks again. :)
Great video!! I encourage you to stitch come into my garden on the lentil... so much prettier. Love all your stitching. Stitch o joyous day and stitch the satin stitch last. I add a strand of floss and make sure the threads lie nice and straight next to each other and it is beautiful. Happy Stitching and Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Christy, So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your wonderful comment! I agree, I think Come Into My Garden would look lovely on Vintage Lentil. In fact, I added that to the "kit" and moved the other linen to my linen drawer. I hadn't seen Vintage Lentil in person before and really do love it! Excellent idea about saving the Satin Stitch for the end and using two strands to "plump" up the Satin Stitch. I have been doing Satin Stitch on Dorcas Haynes and I remember reading Darlene O'Steen mentioning doing each stitch twice for a "plumper" or fuller coverage stitch. I've been doing that . . . each stitch twice. . . however, I may try two stands and see which I like best. Thanks again for your note! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Sharon. 😂 “Show all the stuff”, “start all the stuff”, “buy all the stuff”. lol we need a t-shirt that says that. 😂😂 Thanks so much for your note, made me smile. So glad you enjoyed the episode. 🙂
Another great video, Karen! I have also stitched the Americano red and I’m waiting to get it framed. I’ve been writing the count and the fabric name in my selvage edge for quite a while now. It’s a great tip for people that don’t know that. Happy Thanksgiving. 🍁🧡 🦃
Hi Shelia, thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode and truly appreciate your nice note. I agree, writing on the selvage is a wonderful idea. I need to go through my linen and do that . . . Thanks again!
I love seeing what’s in your basket! It inspired me to put things in my cart 😂. I hope you start Oh Joyous Day with us on the 14th! Jacks Bash has helped me get over my fear of satin stitches.
Hi Katie! So glad you enjoyed the episode. You inspired the “kit parade” when you talked about Ann Kirby and my first reaction was “I love that”!! And then you mentioned you saw it on my Hobby House episode and I thought, “ that’s right, I DO have that!” 😂 Inspired me to look into my “kitted, not started” basket and that turned into the Kit Parade. 🙂🙂 I love your Jack’s Bash. Hmmmm, might just have to join in with Oh Joyous Day. . . . Thanks so much for your nice comment!
@@karencombsstudio I literally laughed out loud when you talked about Ann Kirby! That then prompted me to go look through my kitted charts and I started a new one 😂. This community keeps us busy!
Hi Maggie, I really like the Stitcher's Sampler and had actually forgotten I purchased it. I'm thinking I need to start it soon. . . :) So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your nice note!
Super stash. Got the mag eyes and can’t get them to work for me at all. Just shows we all gotta just try things. Btw I usually stitch just like you, super frame and sewing machine close by.
It just depends on the stock and how many people are in front of you. I received some of my order right away and some within a month or two. Some of the remaining colors I ordered just arrived to me. I think I’m still waiting on one color, but I can’t remember what it is. 🙂 Hoping you get yours quickly.
I just discovered your TH-cam. I also just bought Dorcas from the Scarlett letter and just came back from the attic where I bought soie d’alger using bright colors for this. I am taking Nicola’s class with the guild so will meet you there
Aura, isn’t The Attic wonderful. I can’t wait to visit again! Be sure to say hello at Nicola’s class, would be lovely to talk in person. Maybe we can compare our Dorcas samplers and silk selections. 🙂 Thanks so much for your note. 🙂🙂
yes, the atttic is wonderful, this was my first time there. I visit the city for a work conference, and of course I will say hello to you and will bring my Dorca, but no idea if I would have stitch on it by then, I just wanted to have the chance to get the threads while I was at the attic
@@auraperez6156 no worries, I’m working on mine for a bit and then will switch to another project for awhile. Would be fun to compare our silk selections. 🙂 See you at the class in May. 🙂🙂
Hi Bill, it is a Potoky frame. I purchased mine from Hobby House. I will put a link below. hobbyhouseneedleworks.com/products/velke-potoky-desktop-stand-mini-light-wood-dw?_pos=6&_sid=a06e880c6&_ss=r They are usually sold out. However, if you put your name in to be notified when back in stock, you can usually get one. I missed a few notifications, but finally was quick enough to get one. You can also get them directly from the manufacturer, but it can be a lengthy wait. Here’s a link to their website. www.vpotoky.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=140 I really enjoy it. I’ve had it since May and use every time I stitch. Thanks so much for your note!
Hi Karen, I just wanted to comment on "Christmastide at Holly Manor" by Scarlett House. I bought my pattern at an estate sale but the camofudge linen is no longer available. Stitches and Spice were an Australian Dyer and no longer are in business which is a shame because they had beautiful linen. That color is quite dark and I'm not sure I would have used it anyway. I haven't stitched it yet, but I plan to. I thought at one time Fox and Rabbit were going to replicate it, but haven't heard the latest. The Attic would know.
Thanks so much for your note. I haven’t kitted it up yet, so I haven’t thought about a linen. Excellent quest to ponder. I may bring it up on my next FlossTube and see who has started and what linen they selected. The Attic is another great suggestion. They would know a good substitute linen. 🙂 I do love the design and look forward to stitching it. Thanks again for your note! 🙂
Hi Cheryl, The hoop I’m currently using it it is a 7”. However, I believe they can hold up to a 12”. Will also hold a Q-Snap frame. I have haven’t tried a scroll rod in it, but a smaller one may work. I usually use my Elan frame for a scroll rods. Thanks for your note! 🙂
I just found your flosstube and enjoyed seeing your kits but the noise from the plastic bags was very distracting. Can you move the bags away from the microphone? Your Live on Little is looking great.
Hi Linda, so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your nice note on my Live On Little, it’s such a beautiful design. 🙂 Unfortunately, the microphone and camera are in the same place. If I move back, you may not be able to see as well. I try my best to keep the noise down to a minimum, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. Will do what I can in future FlossTubes. 🙂
I know you have lots of followers and hundreds of comments but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your floss tube makes me think that I am sitting with you at your table and we are sharing all the things you are stitching. I'm going through chemo right now and you give me great relief from that debilitating, exhausting process. I believe I am stitching my own great many projects while you are sharing yours. Thank you sincerely!
You have a kitted basket, I have a kitted room- really!
Thank you so very much for your sweet comment. It means so much!!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode and that it was helpful to you.
Thinking of you while you are going through chemo, praying for a full recovery and strength as you go through it.
Take care and thanks again for your note. :)
It was so sweet of you to mention me with regard to the Lakeside question. I just need to pull out the one piece I have and start stitching on it and then I’ll have my own experience of its specialness. 😊 I always enjoy what you share and really liked seeing everything in your basket. You have different charts than a lot of other folks and it’s nice to see the variety!
Hi Jackie, you are welcome and thanks so much for your nice note!
I am right there with you. . . I need to use some of my Lakeside. I have used just a few, but really need to try and not "save" and never use it. . .
Thanks again, I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode.
You mentioned commitments and travel in January. Will you be at The Attic for Sampler Symposium? I would love to meet you if you are. It will by my first retreat.
@@jackieahlstrom I won’t be at Sampler symposium in January. Sure wish I was!
I went last year and it was fantastic! You are going to have a wonderful time!!
Hopefully we can meet in person at a future event 🙂
I’m really looking forward to it! Sorry to miss you this time. For sure, would love to cross paths with you in the future.
I truly enjoyed the show and tell at the end, please continue doing these!
Thanks, Shari! So glad you enjoyed it. I had fun pulling the kits and now I can’t wait to start one of them!
Thanks so much for your note. Appreciate it so much!! 🙂
Thank you for mentioning (and enjoying) the video Aimee, Dyann, and I made. We had so much fun. CelesteCreates is stitching the Jardin piece. We have lots of stitching in common, Karen!
Thanks for your sweet note, Kim! So glad you enjoyed the video.
For some reason, TH-cam just released quite a few comments that weren't on my feed before. Sorry I missed it!
Thanks again!
I know I don’t comment all the time but I do enjoy you floss tube and like the 👍🏻 , love all your work you stitch on ,you have lots of stitching that I have not send before ❤ I am going to have a hip replacement in 15 days a little nervous to say the least but will be off my feet for about 2 weeks still maybe a 6 week recovery so will be a la lot of FlossTube watching no doubt thanks for your time
Hi Julie, thanks so much for your nice note, I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode!
Wishing you the best on your hip replacement. Praying it goes well and you heal quickly.
Take care!
Loved your kit parade! And your WIPs and your haul and your photos! Thanks for another great episode🙂
Hi Connie, So glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks so much for your nice note. I appreciate it so much. :)
Yes, write the name and count of the fabric in the selvage, its great. If you use the Micro tip archival black pen, when it dries, it will not smear or wash out. I have washed several pieces after writing on them, and no smear. Micro archival black pens are used by Journalers and scrapbookers.
Thanks, Julia! I have several of the Micro Tip black pens from my quilting days and signing quilt blocks. Will have to get busy writing on the selvages. . . :)
Thanks again for your note!
Thank you so much for the reference to "Antique Pattern Library". So many beautiful motifs. Have a great week !
You are so welcome! It’s a great resource. 🙂
Thanks so much for your note !
Oh my gosh Karen, your Live on Little pattern! 😍😍😍 it’s on my bucket list and that was just stunning and very inspiring! Loved the kit parade too. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Phoebe! You are going to love Live on Little. Every time I work on it, I enjoy it so much.
Thanks for your nice note, I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode.
Love your choice of gold thread for the Modern Folk Embroidery piece. Very rich looking. I enjoy your flosstubes very much because I always learn something new! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks MaryAnn, so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your nice note! 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🦃
Thank you! It will be a large family gathering. @@karencombsstudio
I hope there is a "Floss Tube Extra: Kit Parade" on the horizon! 😊 I need to rewatch with my notepad next to me and place an order! Thank you so much for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed this episode and thanks so much for your nice note! 🙂
I’m sure there will be more “kit” parades. ( love that term!) I have so much more to share and need to figure out what to start next. 🙂🙂
I just love a Kitted Parade! I have to explore my basket every few weeks in anticipation of what is ahead. So glad you found your silks! Have a great week!
Hi Barbara, so glad you enjoyed the episode. I’m very glad I found my silks. I was starting g to worry what happened to them. But they have been found and all is well. Whew!
Thanks so much for your note! 🙂
Karen, beautiful video...thank you and best wishes ❤❤
Loretta, thank you so much! 🙂
I loved seeing your kitted projects! You are another SABLE stitcher. Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy!
So glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks so much for your note. 🙂
Oh Karen! Happy Flossiversary! Live on Little is stunning! And CC Licorice Red is perfect on that linen - going to have to get those! What an eye you have for color - that green is gorgeous. And no words for Dorcas - she is beyond amazing. I love how you research and investigate the original samplers and colors…such an artist you are. Thank you for sharing with us - I learn so much. And love what you said to Laura : ‘we may not finish all the things but, we can start all the things!” And, yes! Love you sharing your charts and how you kit them. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Hi Georgia!! Aw, thanks so much for your lovely note. 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Dorcas is like a puzzle as I figure out each band and the colors. . . . and I do love solving puzzles. It is such a beautiful sampler. I’m so glad I started it. It’s going to take some time, but that is okay.
I had fun looking in my “kitted, not started” basket. Was like Christmas and I found kits I had forgotten about. So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂🙂
Thanks again for your lovely note!
Enjoyed your basket of goodies! Love all you do...thanks ❤️ 💗
You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks so much for your note! :)
Hi Karen love all your stitching projects and kitted basket,and yes as you say we should dive in and see what you have,as we often forget,I love kitting up projects,I think it’s time for me to really concentrate on my WIPS🤦🏼♀️have a good week Thankyou for sharing 🇳🇿❤️🪡
Hi Donna, thanks so much for your lovely note and I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode.
I agree, we often forget. It's not been that long and I had already forgotten what I had. Yikes!
Thanks again!
I love your videos…. Always learn something new! Your kitties projects are amazing. Thanks so much!
Hi Paulette! So glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks so much for your nice note. I truly appreciate it. :)
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge on needlework. You learn a least one thing new if not more! As always looking forward to your next Flosstube, meanwhile I’ll be going back and watching the ones I missed. Happy stitching!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode and thank you for your nice note. I appreciate it so much. 🙂
Karen- Thank you got your incredible generosity. Your fabric explanations & comparisons are so helpful- most especially to us without access to an LNS. Your ‘basket’ unveil was a DELIGHT- not only inspirational but just plain fun. (It was sort of like we went shopping together.) I love the Gloriana gold on the navy fabric 👍🏻 - that will be a jewel. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for the joy you bring us.
Hi KC! So glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks so much for your nice note. :)
I agree, I like the Gloriana on the navy as well. To me, it compliments the richness/deepness of the navy very well. I'm looking forward to starting it.
Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving!
Your comment about being patient until your skills catch up with what you want to do was very encouraging. I want to stitch American Antique Sampler by Sandy Orton. I bought the pattern but it requires many specialty stitches. I gave up on it when I saw that but now I’ll wait and revisit it later.
I’m also inspired by the band sampler. I started one by picking different bands I want to do but I put it aside after doing only one band. I’ll be picking it up again.
Ann, I’m so glad you found the episode encouraging and thank you for letting me know! I appreciate your nice comment so much. 🙂
Yes, definitely, give it another try! Often our skills improve and we don’t even realize it. I’m going to follow my own advice on this as well. 🙂🙂
Thanks again!
Thank for a wonderful flosstube. Enjoyed seeing your stitching especially Live on little.
Thanks, Linda! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for your nice note! :)
I really do love Live on Little. It is such a lovely design!
Thanks again!
Absolutely love all your projects.
Thanks, Mary Lou! 🙂
I loved seeing what was in your basket!!!! You showed a couple of pieces I’d never seen. And you told us about the Antique Pattern Library….what a resource. I enjoy your visits so very much…..your calm, easy approach is very enjoyable to me. Happy Thanksgiving and I look forward to your next flosstube. Carol in Texas
Carol, so glad you enjoyed this episode and thanks so much foe your nice note. Really appreciate it!
Happy Thanksgiving!
What beautiful projects you’re working on- -and, all those gorgeous kitted projects… how will you ever decide what to work on next… a real conundrum!
The pulled work framed piece on the wall behind you looks beautiful.
Thanks, Norma! So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note.
You are right, it’s always difficult to decide what to start next. . . . so many wonderful options. 🙂
The piece behind me is cut paper quilt blocks or Scherenschnitte. I’ve had it for years and just love it.
A few episodes ago I pulled it off the wall and showed it up close. Can’t remember which one that is. . . . maybe 18, 19, or 20? I’ve lost track. 😂
Thanks again for your nice note ! 🙂
Hi, Karen, It's good to see you again. I enjoy watching you so much. The progress on your cross stitch was beautiful. Thanks for telling us about the letters on the samplers. It was good to know. You had bought some very nice patterns in your haul. I saw some I would like to have. And I enjoyed you showing the items in your basket. I could have watched that for hours. You have very lovely patterns, fabric and threads. I can't wait to see you again. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Jill, I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode and the “kitted, not started” parade. I enjoyed pulling items to show everyone. 🙂
Thanks so much for your nice note, I appreciate it so much. 🙂🙂
This was such a wonderful flosstube! Thank you for sharing your cache of goodness! I’m going to follow the lakeside link so I can know the Lakeside secret too. I loved all your “just one more”. It was like a bunch of stitching encores!😂
So glad you enjoyed the bidder and thanks for your nice note!
I know, right?!? “Just one more”, it was too hard to stop. 😂
Thanks again!
New to your floss tube, I loved it👍. What a presentation manner, so natural and catchy, I'll be back!
Thanks Elaine! So glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your nice note.
So sorry for taking so long to answer. TH-cam "hid" some comments and they have just shown up. Not sure why I didn't see it before, but glad I saw it now.
Thanks again! 🙂
Great floss tube and kitted parade. ❤❤❤ I would also use lakeside lentil, for Come into my garden. 😊
Hi Bridget! So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your comment. :)
I agree, Lakeside Vintage Lentil looks really good for Come into My Garden. :)
Thanks again!
Lovely you tube video! I went to peruse in the Antique Needlework Pattern Library. Oh my goodness! Those women had fabulous skills to do some of those crochet designs. Found an ad from the Hershner catalog selling Duchess and Princess hoops for under 20 cents. Oh how I would love to go back to the 1900’s and shop! Take care and can’t wait to see your next video.
Hi Sarah, so glad you enjoyed the episode and thanks so much for your nice note!
Isn’t the Antique Pattern Library something else?!? I’ve only looked a few pages . . . so much there to see. And you are right, won’t it be lovely to go back in time and pick up a few hoops. 🙂
Thanks again for your note.
Great video I love all of your projects.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note. 🙂
Nice to see you again! ❤
Hi Debora! “Waving”. Nice to see you too! 🙂🙂
I’m also attending the Queen City event in May, because I want to learn some new stitches and do a Scottish sampler-it should be great! I love your floss drop-so creative that I “must” do something similar. Love your flosstubes.
Hi Leslie! So glad you enjoyed the episode and thank you for your nice note.
I am looking forward to the Queen City event next May as well. Be sure to say hello would be lovely to speak face to face. 🙂
Thanks again and I will see you next May!
Karen…. Your skills as a Librarian certainly exude your videos & what you share your your work…
I LOVE DORCAS
Darlene O’Steen teaches Queen stitch in her book the proper stitch… but really once you get the hang of Queen stitch you’ll love it, I have 3 Samplers with the borders in Queen stitch … 🙂
I love Darlene’s patterns they each have lovely specialty stitches, & colors….
Hannah is beautiful, I have many Ackworth Samplers, love stitching them…
Sabine had some great choices :-))
Really enjoy your videos.. your a great teacher, full of information.,
And the Carter House video was awesome, took me back to my Shelby Foote documentary’s on the Civil War.. Ken Burns DVDs are wonderful as well ..
Always a joyful time spent with you..
PSS your colors look like mine here in Ohio…
Blessings, Karen
Sharon
Hi Sharon, thanks so much for your lovely note and I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode.
I'm really loving Dorcas, it is a beautiful sampler! (Just a little slow down on band 4)
I have Darlene's Proper Stitch book. I will have to look it over. (Her work is wonderful, I'm so glad her book The Proper Stitch is still available. )
I think I will go back to Band 4 on Dorcas in a bit. Sometimes just a little time is needed and than everything falls into place. :)
Your samplers with the Queen Stitch borders sound absolutely stunning!
I love Sabine's site and have a few of her charts. So many lovely options.
Thanks again for your lovely note, I appreciate it so much!
@@karencombsstudioKaren… it’s not a difficult expression to give praise, when one has so many talents , as you have. ❤
I will tag you on Instagram when I post my finish , or almost, on Hannah Horsfall 1809 Ackworth School, she’s a big girl:-)) but I love her.
I will include a Samoler with Queen stitches, A Darlene O’Steen pattern, I’m going to start up “Where your heart is your treasure is”
Whenever I find one of her charts, I swooop it up :-)
I think your methods of stitching is great, & Dorcas will be beautiful!! Dint over think it, your gut as an artist is spot on, always. :-)
My first Reproduction Sampler was with JoAnn Harvey, the Examplarer, she was awesome & hands on showing stitches , giving us help.
Almira Eaton was my first, & then I found Scarlet Letter… a lovely rabbit whole :-))
If you practice your Queen stitch on a lower ct a scrap, of 28ct or 30, one with a wider weave it’s easy to get the hang of it :-))
I love specialty stitches, after all these young girls , English , stitching their samplers had to learn them for their future , husbands…..:-))
Take care Karen..
Blessings on your Famiky time at Thanksgiving 🤗♥️🙏
Sharon
@@sharonannc.3079 Aw, thank you. ☺️
Yes, please tag me! I would love to see your work!
How wonderful you had the opportunity to take a class from JoAnn. I love her patterns and hope to add to my collection.
Great suggestions for the Queen Stitch! And I agree, going to The Scarlet Letter to look at their charts is a total rabbit hole!! 😃
Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving!
@@karencombsstudio
🦃 Happy Day…
♥️♥️🤗🤗
I stitched Oh Joyous Day and did regular x instead of satin stitch. It turned out beautiful 😃
Hi Nancy, thanks so much for your note. Glad to know regular “x”s look beautiful as well. 👍
Thanks again!
So glad you found your floss!
I am the same, I want to start everything, & I hvw a large "to do soon" pile! :)
You have some great future starts.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn, so glad you’ve joined us and I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the episode.
Thank you so much for your nice note! 🙂
I loved seeing your Dorcas Haynes model , I am stitching her too, I think she is my most favourite sampler. I use the RSN stitch bank resources for special stitches and they also give references for the stitches.
Thanks so much for your note! I really do love Dorcas, it is such a beautiful sampler.
I had forgotten about the RSN stitch bank. Thank you for the reminder. I'm going to check it out!
Thanks again. :)
Great video!! I encourage you to stitch come into my garden on the lentil... so much prettier. Love all your stitching. Stitch o joyous day and stitch the satin stitch last. I add a strand of floss and make sure the threads lie nice and straight next to each other and it is beautiful. Happy Stitching and Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Christy, So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your wonderful comment!
I agree, I think Come Into My Garden would look lovely on Vintage Lentil. In fact, I added that to the "kit" and moved the other linen to my linen drawer. I hadn't seen Vintage Lentil in person before and really do love it!
Excellent idea about saving the Satin Stitch for the end and using two strands to "plump" up the Satin Stitch.
I have been doing Satin Stitch on Dorcas Haynes and I remember reading Darlene O'Steen mentioning doing each stitch twice for a "plumper" or fuller coverage stitch.
I've been doing that . . . each stitch twice. . . however, I may try two stands and see which I like best.
Thanks again for your note! Happy Thanksgiving!
Show all the stuff Karen… 🤗
Thanks Sharon. 😂
“Show all the stuff”, “start all the stuff”, “buy all the stuff”. lol we need a t-shirt that says that. 😂😂
Thanks so much for your note, made me smile. So glad you enjoyed the episode. 🙂
Another great video, Karen! I have also stitched the Americano red and I’m waiting to get it framed. I’ve been writing the count and the fabric name in my selvage edge for quite a while now. It’s a great tip for people that don’t know that. Happy Thanksgiving. 🍁🧡 🦃
Hi Shelia, thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode and truly appreciate your nice note.
I agree, writing on the selvage is a wonderful idea. I need to go through my linen and do that . . .
Thanks again!
I love seeing what’s in your basket! It inspired me to put things in my cart 😂. I hope you start Oh Joyous Day with us on the 14th! Jacks Bash has helped me get over my fear of satin stitches.
Hi Katie! So glad you enjoyed the episode. You inspired the “kit parade” when you talked about Ann Kirby and my first reaction was “I love that”!! And then you mentioned you saw it on my Hobby House episode and I thought, “ that’s right, I DO have that!” 😂
Inspired me to look into my “kitted, not started” basket and that turned into the Kit Parade. 🙂🙂
I love your Jack’s Bash. Hmmmm, might just have to join in with Oh Joyous Day. . . .
Thanks so much for your nice comment!
@@karencombsstudio I literally laughed out loud when you talked about Ann Kirby! That then prompted me to go look through my kitted charts and I started a new one 😂. This community keeps us busy!
I just watched episode 23 and you have some amazing pieces. I hope to get to meet you at a retreat someday. It would be amazing! Happy New Year!!!
Hi Cindie, so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note. I appreciate it so much! 🙂
Thanks again!!
Love the whole video. I just bought the stitchers sampler you showed
Hi Maggie, I really like the Stitcher's Sampler and had actually forgotten I purchased it. I'm thinking I need to start it soon. . . :)
So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for your nice note!
Super stash. Got the mag eyes and can’t get them to work for me at all. Just shows we all gotta just try things. Btw I usually stitch just like you, super frame and sewing machine close by.
Hi Ginger, I’m so sorry the mag-eyes didn’t work for you. 😔
I ordered 32 count Vintage Maritime White from TS in October. I hope I don’t have to wait a year.
It just depends on the stock and how many people are in front of you. I received some of my order right away and some within a month or two.
Some of the remaining colors I ordered just arrived to me. I think I’m still waiting on one color, but I can’t remember what it is. 🙂
Hoping you get yours quickly.
I just discovered your TH-cam. I also just bought Dorcas from the Scarlett letter and just came back from the attic where I bought soie d’alger using bright colors for this. I am taking Nicola’s class with the guild so will meet you there
Aura, isn’t The Attic wonderful. I can’t wait to visit again!
Be sure to say hello at Nicola’s class, would be lovely to talk in person. Maybe we can compare our Dorcas samplers and silk selections. 🙂
Thanks so much for your note. 🙂🙂
yes, the atttic is wonderful, this was my first time there. I visit the city for a work conference, and of course I will say hello to you and will bring my Dorca, but no idea if I would have stitch on it by then, I just wanted to have the chance to get the threads while I was at the attic
@@auraperez6156 no worries, I’m working on mine for a bit and then will switch to another project for awhile. Would be fun to compare our silk selections. 🙂
See you at the class in May. 🙂🙂
see you then @@karencombsstudio
I'd like to have more information about your table top stitching frame.
Hi Bill, it is a Potoky frame. I purchased mine from Hobby House. I will put a link below.
hobbyhouseneedleworks.com/products/velke-potoky-desktop-stand-mini-light-wood-dw?_pos=6&_sid=a06e880c6&_ss=r
They are usually sold out. However, if you put your name in to be notified when back in stock, you can usually get one. I missed a few notifications, but finally was quick enough to get one.
You can also get them directly from the manufacturer, but it can be a lengthy wait.
Here’s a link to their website.
www.vpotoky.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=140
I really enjoy it. I’ve had it since May and use every time I stitch.
Thanks so much for your note!
On my big yardages of quilt fabric in the selvage I write the amount.
Great idea! Thanks, Ann!
Another great video!!!! Will you be at Sampler Symposium in Jan? Hope to see you there !!
Thanks, Julia!
Not going to Sampler Symposium this year. Will miss seeing you!
Will be at two events at Hobby House next fall.
Hi Karen, I just wanted to comment on "Christmastide at Holly Manor" by Scarlett House. I bought my pattern at an estate sale but the camofudge linen is no longer available. Stitches and Spice were an Australian Dyer and no longer are in business which is a shame because they had beautiful linen. That color is quite dark and I'm not sure I would have used it anyway. I haven't stitched it yet, but I plan to. I thought at one time Fox and Rabbit were going to replicate it, but haven't heard the latest. The Attic would know.
Thanks so much for your note. I haven’t kitted it up yet, so I haven’t thought about a linen.
Excellent quest to ponder. I may bring it up on my next FlossTube and see who has started and what linen they selected.
The Attic is another great suggestion. They would know a good substitute linen. 🙂
I do love the design and look forward to stitching it.
Thanks again for your note! 🙂
Hi Karen, how large of hoop do you use in your Petoky? It is such a beautiful frame, looks like the modern one verses the mini. Happy stitching!
Hi Cheryl,
The hoop I’m currently using it it is a 7”. However, I believe they can hold up to a 12”. Will also hold a Q-Snap frame.
I have haven’t tried a scroll rod in it, but a smaller one may work. I usually use my Elan frame for a scroll rods.
Thanks for your note! 🙂
@@karencombsstudio thank you
I just found your flosstube and enjoyed seeing your kits but the noise from the plastic bags was very distracting. Can you move the bags away from the microphone? Your Live on Little is looking great.
Hi Linda, so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your nice note on my Live On Little, it’s such a beautiful design. 🙂
Unfortunately, the microphone and camera are in the same place. If I move back, you may not be able to see as well.
I try my best to keep the noise down to a minimum, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. Will do what I can in future FlossTubes. 🙂