Thank you so much for your sweet comment. She was particularly special to me. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and hope that you’re having a great stitchy week!😀
Hi Theresa, it’s probably not nearly as big as it appears on the screen!?! It was a fun one and did stitch up pretty quick. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week! 😀
We live in Northeast Michigan. Total opposite weather from Florida. Every spring, I plan on drinking my morning coffee on our back deck; but, I always forget how cold our morning are!
I think the word ‘spring’ just makes all of us want to go outside!!! And drinking coffee while sitting on a deck is lovely. I hope you do get to do that at least for a portion of the year!!
Carroll, that is a very sweet comment. Luckily, I was born being a ‘glass half full’ person and I do care! I hope that is what’s coming through 😀 I hope you have a great stitchy week!!
Lovely video, your pace of speaking and showing your stitching is relaxing, which makes for good company while stitching myself. Two suggestions about your questions. Needles: the reason your needles lose their nickel plating is that your hands are moist, if you put the needle in your mouth it will do the same thing. My career was in teaching hand stitching. When needles are manufactured they begin with base metal, add a coating of nickel to shine them up. Gold needles have another coating over the nickel plating which makes the finish wear longer. The gold will wear off first, then the nickel plating. If you work at keeping your fingertips dry (chalk), your needles will last longer. About full coverage: it is not for the faint-hearted. In the best of circumstances, it is tedious. Of all of the floss tubes I have watched who do full coverage, “stitchblisscorner” is the very best! Besides being an interesting person, she almost exclusively stitches full coverage. I have adapted her approach of gridding the fabric which has made it easier for me. She has filmed videos for many years. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one. They are great even if you don’t do full coverage! I am very sorry for your recent loss of your mother. It is a terrible loss at any age. Take your time coming back…we will be here.😊
Jeanna, I loved reading your comment. It was fascinating to hear about your history and your chalk recommendation was very much appreciated. It made me think about bowlers that use some type of substance (maybe it’s chalk in those little packets they grab??) to keep their hands dry. I’m definitely going to check out StitchBlissCorner. I’m still pondering the Portrait of Father Xmas HAED. I hope you had a great stitchy week!
Hi Sharon, thanks for the really lovely shoutout that was really kind of you 😊 glad you did as it enabled me to find your channel and see all your fabulous projects, a lot of which I would like to stitch myself! Take care 🧵🧵🪡🪡
Hi Ellie, I only discovered FlossTube about 15 months ago and it has really added a lot to my life. I picked up cross-stitching again in March, 2022. I’ve watched you for quite a while now and love it! I’m subscribed under my 1st FlossTube account but I am in the process of adding all those subscriptions to my Every Day Stitcher account. P.S. your recent experience at the coast was harrowing and I’m so glad that it had a good outcome for you and your boy! Hope you have a great stitchy week! 😀
Loved the story about Duttons for Buttons and I also have only lived in the US but I'm drawn to all things UK and love buttons so I will definitely be checking out their page to see all the lovely photos and history. I only use Bohin needles and I think they are pretty inexpensive for a well made needle. I do leave my needles with each project ( although I am old school and do not use the needle minders), however I have never noticed the finish coming off of the needles. My 28 counts usually get changed because they are thinner and I end up either bending or breaking them but the 26 seem to last forever. I had just kitted up Barbara Ana's BE HIPPIE when I came across Yellow Submarine and had to have it so it's all kitted and ready to stitch and I think they will look great together. Happy 1st month on flosstube.
Like you, I am also drawn to all things UK😀! Thanks for the Bohin needle recommendation, I’ll have to try them out. And the Barbara Ana chart you mentioned is adorable and definitely suited to be there right beside Yellow Submarine! I haven’t purchased it yet but it is now on my wish list! I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Congratulations on your one month Flossaversary! And congratulations on designing cross stitch! Your Santa is gorgeous, Sharon, I hope to stitch Christmas very soon, maybe then it will at least feel cooler than it is now lol🥰
Denise, I loved your comment!! If Christmas stitching brings cooler weather, I’ll stitch a bunch more of it too…hahaha 😀 I hope you are having a great stitchy week!
Your Definition of a Cross Stitcher piece is wonderful! Great charting!!! (I like your mugs and totes...what great colors and designs!) Regarding your Santa HAED...put it in 'time out' since there are too many wonderful things to stitch to be bogged down with those that are a labor to do! Can any of the stitched portions from either of your HAEDs be used as pincushions etc? For the Santa one, just frame the print (or buy a better quality print) and call it done! You can use the floss for other projects, just add it to your inventory. You learned a lot about what you like/don't like, so that is a win in itself and you stopped early enough to invest your time in those things that really motivate you. Happy 1 month anniversary for you and for us!!!
I loved reading your comment…. such good advice! I think it’s very likely that I will end up not stitching it because it’s so time intensive and like you say there are too many good things to stitch! 😀
For the full coverage, I've seen they use "gridded" fabric that seems to help keep their place. Also several use apps to load their patterns into and help keep track of stitches. I love the Santa! I'm slowly working on different Santa's for our Christmas tree. 🎄
Shawna, thanks so much for the wonderful advice! I’ll definitely explore those options. And congrats on your Santa’s…what a great idea! I bet your Christmas tree will be gorgeous. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week! 😀
I haven't read all of the comments, so I may be repeating -- have you thought about doing Father Xmas without the background? Find a piece of hand dyed fabric and get on to the good stuff! This would make it possible for you to do him some larger if you like. And I agree, that is a handsome Santa and he deserves a place on your wall. I think that HAED will do a "No Background" chart for you.
Julie, Thank you so much for the suggestion on the Santa. Someone else has mentioned that and I am definitely considering it. And although I may be able to find an print (tried this already with no luck) I really have my heart set on stitching it for some reason. Still pondering what I will do but I will be sure to share my decision when I make it! I hope you’re having a great stitchy week 😀
Hi, Sharon- Merry Christmas (in August, since it’s August 1st today). I’m really enjoying your floss tubes & and especially ❤your wips. The Santa you finished for Christmas in July is darling & I would love to stitch him sometime, although probably not this year- too many projects going. I recently returned to cross stitching after an absence of many years. I really liking your taste in projects. Mine is mostly similar. I have a vast stash of patterns saved from stitching years ago, much of which I still want to stitch. But I’ve discovered that my taste has changed over the years, and many patterns that I had wanted to do, but never got around to, no longer interest me.While other projects that never particularly spoke to me all those years ago, now seem to be calling to me. And there are so many new (to me, at least) designers whose patterns call to me,too. Having just turned 68, I know I won’t be able to stitch everything I want to - I’d have to live to be a couple hundred years to do that. Anyway, I’m glad I found your floss tube. By the way, the reason I first watched you, other than you being of a similar age as me, is that you only had 3 floss tubes, so it wasn’t intimidating. Happy 1 month anniversary! Keep the friendly, informative episodes coming! From, Kathi K in Frisco, Tx (Dallas area)
Hi Kathi, I loved, loved, loved reading your comment! As you probably already know if you’ve watched all my FlossTubes so far we are indeed very similar in a lot of ways. My taste have also changed in the relatively short time that I’ve been back doing cross-stitch. I was never one to fully kit something up when I got the chart and I’m so glad I didn’t do that when I started buying charts last spring. For one thing, it’s expensive to do that and if I decide at some later date that I don’t want to stitch it then it’s just a lot of stitching supplies sitting around and I’m not a fan of that (and I really couldn’t afford to do that any way)! I’m glad you found my channel and that you’re enjoying it. I only started doing it to connect with other stitchers like yourself 😀 I hope you have a great stitchy week!
I would stitch Santa on 16ct Aida, he’s full coverage but the stitches would be small and if he has beads they should work! ❤ love him so much! I still have Pat Carson needles and all of my wips have needles and scissors… all 30 or so! That’s taken some time to collect😂 the pony needles are great too and the eye is a different color but I haven’t had them loose their color?? Fat quarter shop is where I buy them!
Robin, thanks so much for the needle recommendations and the advice on Santa…I really appreciate that. And having needles and scissors in all your wipes is an impressive feat…Way to go! That sure does make it handy to just grab a project and go! Have a great stitchy week! 😀
Loved the Cottage Garden Samplings Christmas chart! Admire your progress on Mary 395. For your submariner son, the Navy sub force has a dolphin insignia that I think you could easily chart. I’m sure your son would really love seeing it stitched! My stepfather was in the Navy submarines force for about 20 years and we actually went to Thanksgiving on the USS Los Angeles one year. It was definitely cramped quarters getting to the mess to eat dinner LOL
Angela, I love, love, love your suggestion about charting the dolphins! I loved the dolphins pin so much that he got me one when he first joined and I keep it in my jewelry box! And wow, I admire you for getting on the sub and being able to have Thanksgiving there. My youngest son went onboard once with my eldest son and I chose not to. My son has been in almost 18 years so I know how cramped it can be and how small the racks are….etc. i don’t even watch any videos or movies about subs yet. It’s easier for me not having a mental picture of what his life is like underway. Once he retires from the military, I will certainly watch those things and have him share his commentary about it!! But again, great idea! I will definitely do that!!
Hi Sharon. Your stitching is beautiful as usual and I love your designs---you are so creative and talented:) Thanks to your encouragement, I started Mary 395 this morning as part of Nerissa's Stitching Lifestyle's sampler SAL (if you don't already watch her, run, don't walk) I've never stitched a monochromatic piece and am loving it so far. Thanks for helping me to finally make the jump to start such a large sampler! Can't help on the full coverage piece as I've never done one, but I would recommend Piecemakers needles. Congratulations on 1 month on flosstube! So glad that you decided to start as I really enjoy your videos. Happy Stitching:) Inez
Inez, I was thrilled to hear that you started Mary 395, way to go! And I’m even happier that you are enjoying it!! Thanks for the recommendation on the needles. I will definitely have to give them a try. And I’m especially appreciative of a FlossTuber to watch. I will absolutely look at that this evening. I hope you have a great stitchy week!😀
Your stitchings are so beautiful and so diverse ❤ I used to be like you, stitch only with one needle. I now keep a needle with each project as I choose the needle size to fit the fabric. It seems to make my stitching go smoother. I think it's your needles way of saying it's done. Choose a new one. They stitch smoother when newer. I had lots of plans for Christmas in July. They didn't happen. I've definitely learnt I'm a stitch what you want when you want person. What fabric and count is your Mary on? It's stunning. Happy Stitching.
Hi there Kirstin! I loved reading your comment. And had to laugh when I got to the part about the needle telling me it’s done and to get a new one! 😀 I’m stitching Mary on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart using DMC 3777, 1 floss thread over 2 linen threads. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Hi there! Love your channel! I've just taken up cross stitch again after many years doing other craft mediums. My husband is a 38-year career Navy man and my son is Navy as well. Love that red sampler so much! Also the submariner chart is so adorable! Glad to visit here often!
I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel! And that’s amazing that your husband was in for 38 years and your son is now serving. I thank your whole family for your service! When I first saw the chart for the red sampler, I just had to have it. That red sampler and the G. Leger sampler were the two that I wanted to stitch right away when I came back to cross stitch. I got G. Leger completed just a little while ago and now just need to finish the red sampler which I plan to do by the end of the year. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Hi, I’m the Octopuses Garden girl. Love your Yellow Submarine too. I’m waiting for my chart to come up on EBay and not be 60 bucks. Lol I just can’t justify that price. Great projects. Love your work.
Personally, I couldn’t justify that price either! Luckily, the Yellow Submarine was easily available….not sure why certain charts in the series are and other ones aren’t??? I’m glad you’re enjoying the stitching and hope you have a great stitchy week!! 😀
Hello Sharon ! I love to stitch all about Christmas and my first HAED was a Christmas design: Abundance of Joy by Donna Gelsinger 25 ct 2x1. It was a nightmare at the beginning, but I had all the flosses and really wanted to make it. Why others and not me! I finally stitched it in diagonals one stitch after the other and finished it and it's absolutely beautiful. But now my Haeds are on 25 or 28 ct 1x1 and I stitch cross country, or 10 x 10 squares or royal rows or typewriter method. I finished 2 others since. I really enjoy that! I live 40 km from the DMC factory (Mulhouse France) that produces the dmc floss but I order almost everything on websites: really sad. Thank you for your vidéos
Muriel, I so enjoyed your comment! First, I was unfamiliar with that design and looked it up and it is gorgeous!!!! I’m in awe of you finishing that especially with all the snow. (I love the beauty of snow…Just don’t particularly like to stitch white!) I totally agree with your comment “Why others and not me!” That is exactly how I feel. And it was fascinating to hear that the DMC factory is near you…that’s pretty cool! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and have a great stitchy week. 😀
Cathy, I wasn’t familiar with that so I had to take a look. I had no idea that it was 12 separate charts but they are really cute and look like fun! From my perspective, the dilemma would be making to decision to stitch them all together on 1 piece of fabric or separately?!? 😀 I hope you are having a great stitchy week!!
Congrats on 1 month floss tube anniversary. I enjoy seeing all the stitchy goodness you have shared. Looking forward to Christmas this year with my new grand daughter. Happy stitching.
Thanks so much for your kind comment! And a huge congratulations on having a new grand daughter in your family. It will make Christmas extra special! 😀
WoW your Mary 395 is beautiful Sharon. Well done. By golly Christmas will be here before we realize it. Great Christmas Eve stitch. Santa's coat looks very regal doesn't it? Enjoy your week.
Thanks for your kind words. And I love your comment about Santa’s Cost looking regal…I think that’s the perfect way to describe it. I hope you have a great stitchy week!
Candice, thanks for the needle recommendation. I will definitely try them. And way to go on your Remember Me stitch. I bet it’s gorgeous!! Have a great stitchy week. 😃
The cross stitcher chart is amazing. And I will order a coffee cup but having a hard time narrowing it down to just one love all the color combinations. My girlfriend the designer we spoke about in comments video one is doing the Christmas chart .
Diana, thanks for another kind and thoughtful comment! Yes, I’m having the same issue regarding the color of the coffee cup. I am torn between the blue and the red. I think I want blue but the red is super hard to resist for me! Hope you have a great stitchy week! 😀
Harrogate pronounced ‘Haireget’. There is a school where Emma Watson (Hermione - Harry Potter ) attended with a friend of mine daughter’s). Use John James gold plated, or platinum, Bonhin and peace keepers are the best
Thank you so very much for the help with the pronunciation of Harrogate. I had a feeling that it was indeed different than what I had thought! And the additional info you shared was so interesting. I’ve written down those names for needles. I’m almost finished with the ones I bought last year so I will definitely be trying all of them out to see which one I end up liking the best. I hope you are having a great stitchy week! 😀
Love the progress on your wips. I use John James gold plated size 26 needles. And I use Bohin needles, also. I enjoy sewing with both of these brands. I live so far away from a cross stitch shop, but I found 2 shops I going to visit soon. I need some cloth, threads and beads. I know I will see some patterns I will have to have, too.
Jill, thanks for the kind comments and the needle recommendation. I’ll have to check those out! Have fun when you visit those two stores. I bet you’ll find lots of things to add to your stash. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
I think some HAED charts lend themselves to different counts and weaves. I have a couple on 25 ct gridded 1x1 full X that are perfect. I have others that I tried on 25 but restarted on 20 ct gridded aida and it made all the difference. Others I am stitching on 18 ct. I have 6-8 HAEDs going right now, different sizes, fabrics, and number of thread colors. Personally, I like full X and not tent/half stitch. I use 2 strands on 18 ct and 1 strand on 20 ct and higher. They are so much fun. I am a process stitcher and may never finish any of them, but I sure do love stitching on them and I stitch a bit of everything! Your other question-I think I lose my needles long before they lose their finish 😂.
Hi there, your comment was incredibly helpful! I really would like to attempt the Portrait of Father Xmas again and I think what you suggest is the solution! And your comment about needles made me laugh! 😀 I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Everything is beautiful. Two suggestions on the HAED Santa. I'm doing Reader's Paradise on 25ct gridded fabric, (it's going to be huge. 723w x 518h.) I am doing mine 2 over one tent stitch, and it goes alot faster. You could also get a lovely background fabric and not stitch the background behind Santa's face. Let me know what you decide.
Sara, I’m in awe of you stitching that piece. I was unfamiliar with it and took a look and it’s wonderful! I’m a big book lover so it was right up my alley! I did try a swatch of tent stitching on 25 count because I’ve seen others use that but I’m embarrassed to admit that I had trouble doing that! ☺️ Your suggestion about only doing his face is an interesting one and may be the solution…I’ll have to ponder on that! Have a great stitchy week!!
Christmas….August 3rd is our Twin Granddaughter & Grandson’s 22nd birthday..super reason to celebrate 🎉. Congrats on your 1st Month FlossTube. We look forward to many, many more.
So August 3rd is super special in your family…what fun! I also have twin grandchildren - identical girls who just turned 1. Double the fun I say! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Have a great stitchy week, Kathy! 😀
Hi, I don’t know if you listen to her, but you might like Mrs. Flossy who is also in Florida. I don’t know if she is anywhere near you. Love all your makes, they are beautiful! Thank you for your podcast. All the best! Sheila
Sheila, thanks so much for the kind comments and the recommendation. I am always looking for FlossTubers to follow. I will definitely check her channel out. Have a great stitchy week!! 😀
You get what you pay for. Peacemaker needles are great. Make sure you use the right size needle for the fabric count you are stitching on. It's not always a good thing to skimp on your supplies when cross stitching. Am curious why you only use one thread over one thread on every count fabric you use? Totally unorthodox. Love your projects.
Hi there Dodie! Thanks for the advice about the needles. When I first purchased the box of DMC needles, I had no idea of the other ones available like Piecemakers needles etc. when I started back cross-stitching last spring. Since then, I’ve heard of a couple of brands but really no opinions on any of them. I’m almost through using my supply of DMC ones so I thought it was the right time to ask for some advice. I know I misspoke in the 1st FlossTube and said that a project (or two…not sure?!?) was stitched 1 over 1. That was incorrect. I have never stitched anything 1 over 1 yet on any project. Most everything I stitch is 1 over 2. So sorry for my confusion! I think I was just excited - my notes were correct, I just misspoke…oops! I’m glad you’re liking my projects. Have a great stitchy week!!!😀
Happy one month anniversary and welcome to FL. Before you give up on your santa HAED, have you tried 2 strands tent stitch? i was in the same place you are with a full coverage and when I switched, it went twice as fast and was so much more fun. You might even be able to get away with doing it on your current project if you angle the stitch to same way you do your top leg for the full cross. If that doesn't work for you, you could try the smallest aida you can find, they make a 20ct and I think there's a 22 ct hardanger fabric.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! I actually did a test of tent stitch and had trouble with that. I was so disappointed that it just didn’t seem to work for me! I’m not giving up though. I am exploring Aida as a solution 😀. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Like you I was not happy using DMC needles, my find was Piecemaker needles, they are about $3 for a six needle pack. They are sturdy and keep their finish (some are a year old). Hope this info helps. Also I am doing a full coverage piece on 28 ct two over two and it makes me happy, the piece is small 199x249. I also do my own gridding with thread so if you like 36 ct why not try that? Or 18 or 20 ct aida? Do what makes you enjoy stitching!
Brenda, thank you so much for your comment. Lots of great info and advice! I’m seriously considering restarting the Santa stitch on Aida just to see how it goes. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Not sure where you are in Florida but you might want to see if there is a chapter of the Embroidery Guild of American near you. I’m in Central FL and that is where I met some stitchy friends.
I just moved to Central Florida also. I am not sure where in Central FL you are but I know there is a needle work shop in Leesburg that I am planning on checking out soon!
Hi there, I did a quick search on needlework shops in that city and did find one on W. Main St. It looks like a quaint area! It’s a little over 2 hours away from me. I hope you have a fun time visiting it! Happy stitching!
I’m working on my first Mirabilia ‘Venetian Opulence’ just had a couple of short stitching sessions but the floss colours are so jewel like and beautiful. I decided to do it on aida as I don’t really enjoy working on linen very much.
Congrats Jenny on your new start. It sounds gorgeous!! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with Aida. I stitch on Aida too and there are a lot of very beautiful colors available (single color and overdyed as well)!! Have a great stitch week!
I don't know if this would help or not for your needle issue but I have a red tomato pen cushion from my grandmother and it has a small mini tomato attached to it. The mini cushion is filled with crushed nut shells and used to "clean" the needles. Whenever they get rough, I stab and slide the needle completely through the mini tomato and they come out smooth.
I actually have a very old tomato pin cushion from my mother with a small strawberry attached. I’ll have to try it to see if it makes a difference! Have a great stitchy week!
Your stitching is beautiful. You are very ambitious. Is there a time you stitch everyday or something that I can make myself get started. Once I'm doing it I love it. Your Christmas Santa is so pretty!!
Hi Jane, if I’m not doing something else around the house like laundry, cleaning, cooking, etc. then I’m stitching usually. The only dedicated time I have to stitch is when I’m watching TV. I always am stitching when doing that! Good luck and c I hope you have a great stitchy week!😀
So I missed the question so I went back and re-watched your video so I could see what the questions were. And the more comments the better so I didn’t add to the last one. I would do it on a 20 count Ada I stitch on 25 count one over one like the pattern that you have up for grabs, I would do that 1 over 1 And 25 count but that’s not a full coverage huge piece so. Yeah 20 count adia would work. no, as far as needles go, I don’t think there’s one that doesn’t lose its coding. Eventually I’m a one needle girl and I move it from one project to another and I just buy the needles that tomorrow’s heirlooms sells for 275 for six of them I have no idea who makes them but I’ll use them forever. So that’s all I got sorry for the book I’ve given you here
Hey Diana, I love your comments so keep them coming!!! 😀 The Aida recommendation may be what happens. I did explore that a little bit further this morning…no decision yet though. And you may very well be right about the needles. If they didn’t lose their coating then I would probably buy very few in my lifetime and where is the profit in that for the companies that make them!?! Have a great stitchy week!!
Enjoying your videos thank you 😊 I’m new to cross stitch about 7 months now at the moment stitching Christmas one from Artecy, Kissmas Eve. Santa would be with good company 😊
Congrats on finding this absolutely wonderful hobby and all the super kind people who enjoy it! I did a Google search to see the chart you’re working on and it’s adorable! I would love to see it once you have it done. You could send me a pic to my email if you like. And you’re right Santa would be in good company! Have a great stitchy week! 😀
The stories of your great-grandmother are so lovely. Christmas is on my to-do list. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. She was particularly special to me. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and hope that you’re having a great stitchy week!😀
Wow that big Santa will really be amazing to stitch!
Hi Theresa, it’s probably not nearly as big as it appears on the screen!?! It was a fun one and did stitch up pretty quick. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week! 😀
Christmas. He’s so lovely
Have a great week, Jodie! 😀
We live in Northeast Michigan. Total opposite weather from Florida. Every spring, I plan on drinking my morning coffee on our back deck; but, I always forget how cold our morning are!
I think the word ‘spring’ just makes all of us want to go outside!!! And drinking coffee while sitting on a deck is lovely. I hope you do get to do that at least for a portion of the year!!
You are a joyful stitcher! Love seeing your exquisite stitching with the large samplers.
Carroll, that is a very sweet comment. Luckily, I was born being a ‘glass half full’ person and I do care! I hope that is what’s coming through 😀 I hope you have a great stitchy week!!
Lovely video, your pace of speaking and showing your stitching is relaxing, which makes for good company while stitching myself. Two suggestions about your questions. Needles: the reason your needles lose their nickel plating is that your hands are moist, if you put the needle in your mouth it will do the same thing. My career was in teaching hand stitching. When needles are manufactured they begin with base metal, add a coating of nickel to shine them up. Gold needles have another coating over the nickel plating which makes the finish wear longer. The gold will wear off first, then the nickel plating. If you work at keeping your fingertips dry (chalk), your needles will last longer. About full coverage: it is not for the faint-hearted. In the best of circumstances, it is tedious. Of all of the floss tubes I have watched who do full coverage, “stitchblisscorner” is the very best! Besides being an interesting person, she almost exclusively stitches full coverage. I have adapted her approach of gridding the fabric which has made it easier for me. She has filmed videos for many years. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one. They are great even if you don’t do full coverage! I am very sorry for your recent loss of your mother. It is a terrible loss at any age. Take your time coming back…we will be here.😊
Jeanna, I loved reading your comment. It was fascinating to hear about your history and your chalk recommendation was very much appreciated. It made me think about bowlers that use some type of substance (maybe it’s chalk in those little packets they grab??) to keep their hands dry. I’m definitely going to check out StitchBlissCorner. I’m still pondering the Portrait of Father Xmas HAED. I hope you had a great stitchy week!
Christmas. Thanks Sharon.
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Christmas is a fun time of the year.
Dawn, I couldn’t agree more!! I hope you are having a great stitchy week! 😀
Love your flosstube! Christmas is my favorite holiday!
Anita, I’m glad you’re enjoying it! I hope you are having a great stitchy week!
Love your videos. Yes Christmas is quickly approaching.
Debbie, I’m so glad you’re enjoying my channel! I hope you have been having a great stitchy week!
Hi Sharon, thanks for the really lovely shoutout that was really kind of you 😊 glad you did as it enabled me to find your channel and see all your fabulous projects, a lot of which I would like to stitch myself! Take care 🧵🧵🪡🪡
Hi Ellie, I only discovered FlossTube about 15 months ago and it has really added a lot to my life. I picked up cross-stitching again in March, 2022. I’ve watched you for quite a while now and love it! I’m subscribed under my 1st FlossTube account but I am in the process of adding all those subscriptions to my Every Day Stitcher account. P.S. your recent experience at the coast was harrowing and I’m so glad that it had a good outcome for you and your boy! Hope you have a great stitchy week! 😀
Mary 395 😮😮
I love your Christmas Eve, beautiful!
Happy stitching
Awwww…. Thanks so much for the kind words! I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
I love that Sampler House!
Me too! I’m not sure why it took me so long to finish it!!!! Happy stitching!
Your Christmas finish looks good. Love that yellow submarine, probably because it is different
Amanda, I couldn’t agree more about the Yellow Submarine! That is exactly why I had to purchase it! I hope you have a great stitchy week 😀
Hi Sharon- not sure why this popped up on my feed now but thanks so much for your shout out! Love all of your WIPs and finishes!
You are so welcome, Hailey (is this the correct spelling of your name??) I love watching you and seeing all your projects! Happy stitching 🪡
@ thanks! It’s Hayley but I answer to anything that starts with an H lol…
Loved the story about Duttons for Buttons and I also have only lived in the US but I'm drawn to all things UK and love buttons so I will definitely be checking out their page to see all the lovely photos and history. I only use Bohin needles and I think they are pretty inexpensive for a well made needle. I do leave my needles with each project ( although I am old school and do not use the needle minders), however I have never noticed the finish coming off of the needles. My 28 counts usually get changed because they are thinner and I end up either bending or breaking them but the 26 seem to last forever. I had just kitted up Barbara Ana's BE HIPPIE when I came across Yellow Submarine and had to have it so it's all kitted and ready to stitch and I think they will look great together. Happy 1st month on flosstube.
Like you, I am also drawn to all things UK😀! Thanks for the Bohin needle recommendation, I’ll have to try them out. And the Barbara Ana chart you mentioned is adorable and definitely suited to be there right beside Yellow Submarine! I haven’t purchased it yet but it is now on my wish list! I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Congratulations on your one month Flossaversary! And congratulations on designing cross stitch!
Your Santa is gorgeous, Sharon, I hope to stitch Christmas very soon, maybe then it will at least feel cooler than it is now lol🥰
Denise, I loved your comment!! If Christmas stitching brings cooler weather, I’ll stitch a bunch more of it too…hahaha 😀 I hope you are having a great stitchy week!
Christmas is my favourite season to stitch! Your finish looks so lovely.
Jessica, it’s my favorite season too! Hope you have a great stitchy week!😀
@@everydaystitcher I was able to stitch the entire time during our visit , it was so lovely. I don't have stitchy friends either.
@@jessicamaslovsky Jessica, that is totally awesome! I’m so happy for you! We can stitch again together next week 😀
Your Definition of a Cross Stitcher piece is wonderful! Great charting!!! (I like your mugs and totes...what great colors and designs!) Regarding your Santa HAED...put it in 'time out' since there are too many wonderful things to stitch to be bogged down with those that are a labor to do! Can any of the stitched portions from either of your HAEDs be used as pincushions etc? For the Santa one, just frame the print (or buy a better quality print) and call it done! You can use the floss for other projects, just add it to your inventory. You learned a lot about what you like/don't like, so that is a win in itself and you stopped early enough to invest your time in those things that really motivate you. Happy 1 month anniversary for you and for us!!!
I loved reading your comment…. such good advice! I think it’s very likely that I will end up not stitching it because it’s so time intensive and like you say there are too many good things to stitch! 😀
For the full coverage, I've seen they use "gridded" fabric that seems to help keep their place. Also several use apps to load their patterns into and help keep track of stitches. I love the Santa! I'm slowly working on different Santa's for our Christmas tree. 🎄
Shawna, thanks so much for the wonderful advice! I’ll definitely explore those options. And congrats on your Santa’s…what a great idea! I bet your Christmas tree will be gorgeous. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week! 😀
I loved your finished Santa for Christmas, I would love to make it for Christmas. The charts in your haul were very nice, too.
Awwww…thanks Jill for the kind comment. I do like how he turned out. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Loving your cross stitcher merch! 💝
Yay…I’m so glad!!! I’m waiting for my coffee cup and shirt to come in!! Happy stitching! 😀
I haven't read all of the comments, so I may be repeating -- have you thought about doing Father Xmas without the background? Find a piece of hand dyed fabric and get on to the good stuff! This would make it possible for you to do him some larger if you like. And I agree, that is a handsome Santa and he deserves a place on your wall. I think that HAED will do a "No Background" chart for you.
Julie, Thank you so much for the suggestion on the Santa. Someone else has mentioned that and I am definitely considering it. And although I may be able to find an print (tried this already with no luck) I really have my heart set on stitching it for some reason. Still pondering what I will do but I will be sure to share my decision when I make it! I hope you’re having a great stitchy week 😀
I love Christmas eve it's so beautiful, as are all your other pieces. Thank you for a lovely fosss tube video
Hi Joanne, thanks for your kind comment. I’m glad you’re enjoying the stitching and the channel. Have a great stitchy week!😀
Hi, Sharon- Merry Christmas (in August, since it’s August 1st today). I’m really enjoying your floss tubes & and especially ❤your wips. The Santa you finished for Christmas in July is darling & I would love to stitch him sometime, although probably not this year- too many projects going.
I recently returned to cross stitching after an absence of many years. I really liking your taste in projects. Mine is mostly similar. I have a vast stash of patterns saved from stitching years ago, much of which I still want to stitch. But I’ve discovered that my taste has changed over the years, and many patterns that I had wanted to do, but never got around to, no longer interest me.While other projects that never particularly spoke to me all those years ago, now seem to be calling to me. And there are so many new (to me, at least) designers whose patterns call to me,too. Having just turned 68, I know I won’t be able to stitch everything I want to - I’d have to live to be a couple hundred years to do that.
Anyway, I’m glad I found your floss tube. By the way, the reason I first watched you, other than you being of a similar age as me, is that you only had 3 floss tubes, so it wasn’t intimidating. Happy 1 month anniversary! Keep the friendly, informative episodes coming!
From, Kathi K in Frisco, Tx (Dallas area)
Hi Kathi, I loved, loved, loved reading your comment! As you probably already know if you’ve watched all my FlossTubes so far we are indeed very similar in a lot of ways. My taste have also changed in the relatively short time that I’ve been back doing cross-stitch. I was never one to fully kit something up when I got the chart and I’m so glad I didn’t do that when I started buying charts last spring. For one thing, it’s expensive to do that and if I decide at some later date that I don’t want to stitch it then it’s just a lot of stitching supplies sitting around and I’m not a fan of that (and I really couldn’t afford to do that any way)! I’m glad you found my channel and that you’re enjoying it. I only started doing it to connect with other stitchers like yourself 😀 I hope you have a great stitchy week!
I would stitch Santa on 16ct Aida, he’s full coverage but the stitches would be small and if he has beads they should work! ❤ love him so much! I still have Pat Carson needles and all of my wips have needles and scissors… all 30 or so! That’s taken some time to collect😂 the pony needles are great too and the eye is a different color but I haven’t had them loose their color?? Fat quarter shop is where I buy them!
Robin, thanks so much for the needle recommendations and the advice on Santa…I really appreciate that. And having needles and scissors in all your wipes is an impressive feat…Way to go! That sure does make it handy to just grab a project and go! Have a great stitchy week! 😀
Loved the Cottage Garden Samplings Christmas chart! Admire your progress on Mary 395. For your submariner son, the Navy sub force has a dolphin insignia that I think you could easily chart. I’m sure your son would really love seeing it stitched! My stepfather was in the Navy submarines force for about 20 years and we actually went to Thanksgiving on the USS Los Angeles one year. It was definitely cramped quarters getting to the mess to eat dinner LOL
Angela, I love, love, love your suggestion about charting the dolphins! I loved the dolphins pin so much that he got me one when he first joined and I keep it in my jewelry box! And wow, I admire you for getting on the sub and being able to have Thanksgiving there. My youngest son went onboard once with my eldest son and I chose not to. My son has been in almost 18 years so I know how cramped it can be and how small the racks are….etc. i don’t even watch any videos or movies about subs yet. It’s easier for me not having a mental picture of what his life is like underway. Once he retires from the military, I will certainly watch those things and have him share his commentary about it!! But again, great idea! I will definitely do that!!
@@everydaystitcher FYI. I was about 16 when we had Thanksgiving dinner on the sub and much thinner and moved much more easily LOL
Enjoyed seeing all your WIPs and finishes. I am looking forward to doing some Christmas stitching soon!
Thanks for the kind comment, Cathy! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Have a great stitchy week! 😀
Christmas
Have a great stitchy week, Renee! 😀
Hi Sharon. Your stitching is beautiful as usual and I love your designs---you are so creative and talented:) Thanks to your encouragement, I started Mary 395 this morning as part of Nerissa's Stitching Lifestyle's sampler SAL (if you don't already watch her, run, don't walk) I've never stitched a monochromatic piece and am loving it so far. Thanks for helping me to finally make the jump to start such a large sampler! Can't help on the full coverage piece as I've never done one, but I would recommend Piecemakers needles. Congratulations on 1 month on flosstube! So glad that you decided to start as I really enjoy your videos. Happy Stitching:) Inez
Inez, I was thrilled to hear that you started Mary 395, way to go! And I’m even happier that you are enjoying it!! Thanks for the recommendation on the needles. I will definitely have to give them a try. And I’m especially appreciative of a FlossTuber to watch. I will absolutely look at that this evening. I hope you have a great stitchy week!😀
Your stitchings are so beautiful and so diverse ❤ I used to be like you, stitch only with one needle. I now keep a needle with each project as I choose the needle size to fit the fabric. It seems to make my stitching go smoother. I think it's your needles way of saying it's done. Choose a new one. They stitch smoother when newer.
I had lots of plans for Christmas in July. They didn't happen. I've definitely learnt I'm a stitch what you want when you want person.
What fabric and count is your Mary on? It's stunning. Happy Stitching.
Hi there Kirstin! I loved reading your comment. And had to laugh when I got to the part about the needle telling me it’s done and to get a new one! 😀 I’m stitching Mary on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart using DMC 3777, 1 floss thread over 2 linen threads. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Hi there! Love your channel! I've just taken up cross stitch again after many years doing other craft mediums. My husband is a 38-year career Navy man and my son is Navy as well. Love that red sampler so much! Also the submariner chart is so adorable! Glad to visit here often!
I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel! And that’s amazing that your husband was in for 38 years and your son is now serving. I thank your whole family for your service! When I first saw the chart for the red sampler, I just had to have it. That red sampler and the G. Leger sampler were the two that I wanted to stitch right away when I came back to cross stitch. I got G. Leger completed just a little while ago and now just need to finish the red sampler which I plan to do by the end of the year. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Love the stories about your great-grandmother and the stitch you are doing in her honor. ❤
Awwww…. Thank you so much your kind comments! I hope you have a great stitchy week! 😀
Hi, I’m the Octopuses Garden girl. Love your Yellow Submarine too. I’m waiting for my chart to come up on EBay and not be 60 bucks. Lol I just can’t justify that price.
Great projects. Love your work.
Personally, I couldn’t justify that price either! Luckily, the Yellow Submarine was easily available….not sure why certain charts in the series are and other ones aren’t??? I’m glad you’re enjoying the stitching and hope you have a great stitchy week!! 😀
Hello Sharon !
I love to stitch all about Christmas and my first HAED was a Christmas design: Abundance of Joy by Donna Gelsinger 25 ct 2x1. It was a nightmare at the beginning, but I had all the flosses and really wanted to make it. Why others and not me! I finally stitched it in diagonals one stitch after the other and finished it and it's absolutely beautiful. But now my Haeds are on 25 or 28 ct 1x1 and I stitch cross country, or 10 x 10 squares or royal rows or typewriter method. I finished 2 others since. I really enjoy that!
I live 40 km from the DMC factory (Mulhouse France) that produces the dmc floss but I order almost everything on websites: really sad.
Thank you for your vidéos
Muriel, I so enjoyed your comment! First, I was unfamiliar with that design and looked it up and it is gorgeous!!!! I’m in awe of you finishing that especially with all the snow. (I love the beauty of snow…Just don’t particularly like to stitch white!) I totally agree with your comment “Why others and not me!” That is exactly how I feel. And it was fascinating to hear that the DMC factory is near you…that’s pretty cool! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and have a great stitchy week. 😀
Merry Christmas in July!
Haha…loved your comment, Carolyn! Have a great stitchy week! 😀
The Christmas pattern is great! I am currently working on 12 days of Christmas by Cottage Garden Samplings.
Cathy, I wasn’t familiar with that so I had to take a look. I had no idea that it was 12 separate charts but they are really cute and look like fun! From my perspective, the dilemma would be making to decision to stitch them all together on 1 piece of fabric or separately?!? 😀 I hope you are having a great stitchy week!!
Congrats on 1 month floss tube anniversary. I enjoy seeing all the stitchy goodness you have shared. Looking forward to Christmas this year with my new grand daughter. Happy stitching.
Thanks so much for your kind comment! And a huge congratulations on having a new grand daughter in your family. It will make Christmas extra special! 😀
WoW your Mary 395 is beautiful Sharon. Well done. By golly Christmas will be here before we realize it. Great Christmas Eve stitch. Santa's coat looks very regal doesn't it? Enjoy your week.
Thanks for your kind words. And I love your comment about Santa’s Cost looking regal…I think that’s the perfect way to describe it. I hope you have a great stitchy week!
John James needles.
I'm Halfway on Remember Me. I put my initials in the pot. I've changed alot on tje design.
Candice, thanks for the needle recommendation. I will definitely try them. And way to go on your Remember Me stitch. I bet it’s gorgeous!! Have a great stitchy week. 😃
Sharon
Your stitching is beautiful
Try piecemaker needles
They are wonderful
I’ve used them for years
Faith, thanks so much for the kind words and the needle recommendation. I will definitely try them!! Hope you have a great stitchy week! 😀
The cross stitcher chart is amazing. And I will order a coffee cup but having a hard time narrowing it down to just one love all the color combinations. My girlfriend the designer we spoke about in comments video one is doing the Christmas chart .
Diana, thanks for another kind and thoughtful comment! Yes, I’m having the same issue regarding the color of the coffee cup. I am torn between the blue and the red. I think I want blue but the red is super hard to resist for me! Hope you have a great stitchy week! 😀
Harrogate pronounced ‘Haireget’. There is a school where Emma Watson (Hermione - Harry Potter ) attended with a friend of mine daughter’s). Use John James gold plated, or platinum, Bonhin and peace keepers are the best
Thank you so very much for the help with the pronunciation of Harrogate. I had a feeling that it was indeed different than what I had thought! And the additional info you shared was so interesting. I’ve written down those names for needles. I’m almost finished with the ones I bought last year so I will definitely be trying all of them out to see which one I end up liking the best. I hope you are having a great stitchy week! 😀
Love the progress on your wips. I use John James gold plated size 26 needles. And I use Bohin needles, also. I enjoy sewing with both of these brands. I live so far away from a cross stitch shop, but I found 2 shops I going to visit soon. I need some cloth, threads and beads. I know I will see some patterns I will have to have, too.
Jill, thanks for the kind comments and the needle recommendation. I’ll have to check those out! Have fun when you visit those two stores. I bet you’ll find lots of things to add to your stash. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Pony needles are very good give them a try x
Hi Linda, I’ve never heard of them so thank you very much for the recommendation. I will definitely try them out!!
I think some HAED charts lend themselves to different counts and weaves. I have a couple on 25 ct gridded 1x1 full X that are perfect. I have others that I tried on 25 but restarted on 20 ct gridded aida and it made all the difference. Others I am stitching on 18 ct. I have 6-8 HAEDs going right now, different sizes, fabrics, and number of thread colors. Personally, I like full X and not tent/half stitch. I use 2 strands on 18 ct and 1 strand on 20 ct and higher. They are so much fun. I am a process stitcher and may never finish any of them, but I sure do love stitching on them and I stitch a bit of everything!
Your other question-I think I lose my needles long before they lose their finish 😂.
Hi there, your comment was incredibly helpful! I really would like to attempt the Portrait of Father Xmas again and I think what you suggest is the solution! And your comment about needles made me laugh! 😀 I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Everything is beautiful. Two suggestions on the HAED Santa. I'm doing Reader's Paradise on 25ct gridded fabric, (it's going to be huge. 723w x 518h.) I am doing mine 2 over one tent stitch, and it goes alot faster.
You could also get a lovely background fabric and not stitch the background behind Santa's face. Let me know what you decide.
Sara, I’m in awe of you stitching that piece. I was unfamiliar with it and took a look and it’s wonderful! I’m a big book lover so it was right up my alley! I did try a swatch of tent stitching on 25 count because I’ve seen others use that but I’m embarrassed to admit that I had trouble doing that! ☺️ Your suggestion about only doing his face is an interesting one and may be the solution…I’ll have to ponder on that! Have a great stitchy week!!
Christmas….August 3rd is our Twin Granddaughter & Grandson’s 22nd birthday..super reason to celebrate 🎉. Congrats on your 1st Month FlossTube. We look forward to many, many more.
So August 3rd is super special in your family…what fun! I also have twin grandchildren - identical girls who just turned 1. Double the fun I say! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Have a great stitchy week, Kathy! 😀
You are so creative. Love your etsy designs. As always your stitching is beautiful
Andrea, thanks for your kind comments!! Have a great stitchy week!
Hi, I don’t know if you listen to her, but you might like Mrs. Flossy who is also in Florida. I don’t know if she is anywhere near you. Love all your makes, they are beautiful! Thank you for your podcast. All the best! Sheila
Sheila, thanks so much for the kind comments and the recommendation. I am always looking for FlossTubers to follow. I will definitely check her channel out. Have a great stitchy week!! 😀
You get what you pay for. Peacemaker needles are great. Make sure you use the right size needle for the fabric count you are stitching on. It's not always a good thing to skimp on your supplies when cross stitching. Am curious why you only use one thread over one thread on every count fabric you use? Totally unorthodox. Love your projects.
Hi there Dodie! Thanks for the advice about the needles. When I first purchased the box of DMC needles, I had no idea of the other ones available like Piecemakers needles etc. when I started back cross-stitching last spring. Since then, I’ve heard of a couple of brands but really no opinions on any of them. I’m almost through using my supply of DMC ones so I thought it was the right time to ask for some advice. I know I misspoke in the 1st FlossTube and said that a project (or two…not sure?!?) was stitched 1 over 1. That was incorrect. I have never stitched anything 1 over 1 yet on any project. Most everything I stitch is 1 over 2. So sorry for my confusion! I think I was just excited - my notes were correct, I just misspoke…oops! I’m glad you’re liking my projects. Have a great stitchy week!!!😀
Happy one month anniversary and welcome to FL. Before you give up on your santa HAED, have you tried 2 strands tent stitch? i was in the same place you are with a full coverage and when I switched, it went twice as fast and was so much more fun. You might even be able to get away with doing it on your current project if you angle the stitch to same way you do your top leg for the full cross. If that doesn't work for you, you could try the smallest aida you can find, they make a 20ct and I think there's a 22 ct hardanger fabric.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! I actually did a test of tent stitch and had trouble with that. I was so disappointed that it just didn’t seem to work for me! I’m not giving up though. I am exploring Aida as a solution 😀. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Like you I was not happy using DMC needles, my find was Piecemaker needles, they are about $3 for a six needle pack. They are sturdy and keep their finish (some are a year old). Hope this info helps. Also I am doing a full coverage piece on 28 ct two over two and it makes me happy, the piece is small 199x249. I also do my own gridding with thread so if you like 36 ct why not try that? Or 18 or 20 ct aida? Do what makes you enjoy stitching!
Brenda, thank you so much for your comment. Lots of great info and advice! I’m seriously considering restarting the Santa stitch on Aida just to see how it goes. I hope you’re having a great stitchy week!
Not sure where you are in Florida but you might want to see if there is a chapter of the Embroidery Guild of American near you. I’m in Central FL and that is where I met some stitchy friends.
Teresa, what a great idea! I hadn’t heard of that guild so I will absolutely check that out…probably tonight! I hope you have a great stitchy week!😀
I just moved to Central Florida also. I am not sure where in Central FL you are but I know there is a needle work shop in Leesburg that I am planning on checking out soon!
Hi there, I did a quick search on needlework shops in that city and did find one on W. Main St. It looks like a quaint area! It’s a little over 2 hours away from me. I hope you have a fun time visiting it! Happy stitching!
I’m working on my first Mirabilia ‘Venetian Opulence’ just had a couple of short stitching sessions but the floss colours are so jewel like and beautiful. I decided to do it on aida as I don’t really enjoy working on linen very much.
Congrats Jenny on your new start. It sounds gorgeous!! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with Aida. I stitch on Aida too and there are a lot of very beautiful colors available (single color and overdyed as well)!! Have a great stitch week!
I don't know if this would help or not for your needle issue but I have a red tomato pen cushion from my grandmother and it has a small mini tomato attached to it. The mini cushion is filled with crushed nut shells and used to "clean" the needles. Whenever they get rough, I stab and slide the needle completely through the mini tomato and they come out smooth.
Amazon calls it a red tomato pin cushion and strawberry needle sharpen.
I actually have a very old tomato pin cushion from my mother with a small strawberry attached. I’ll have to try it to see if it makes a difference! Have a great stitchy week!
Your stitching is beautiful. You are very ambitious. Is there a time you stitch everyday or something that I can make myself get started. Once I'm doing it I love it. Your Christmas Santa is so pretty!!
Hi Jane, if I’m not doing something else around the house like laundry, cleaning, cooking, etc. then I’m stitching usually. The only dedicated time I have to stitch is when I’m watching TV. I always am stitching when doing that! Good luck and c I hope you have a great stitchy week!😀
So I missed the question so I went back and re-watched your video so I could see what the questions were. And the more comments the better so I didn’t add to the last one. I would do it on a 20 count Ada I stitch on 25 count one over one like the pattern that you have up for grabs, I would do that 1 over 1 And 25 count but that’s not a full coverage huge piece so. Yeah 20 count adia would work. no, as far as needles go, I don’t think there’s one that doesn’t lose its coding. Eventually I’m a one needle girl and I move it from one project to another and I just buy the needles that tomorrow’s heirlooms sells for 275 for six of them I have no idea who makes them but I’ll use them forever. So that’s all I got sorry for the book I’ve given you here
Hey Diana, I love your comments so keep them coming!!! 😀 The Aida recommendation may be what happens. I did explore that a little bit further this morning…no decision yet though. And you may very well be right about the needles. If they didn’t lose their coating then I would probably buy very few in my lifetime and where is the profit in that for the companies that make them!?! Have a great stitchy week!!
Enjoying your videos thank you 😊 I’m new to cross stitch about 7 months now at the moment stitching Christmas one from Artecy, Kissmas Eve. Santa would be with good company 😊
Congrats on finding this absolutely wonderful hobby and all the super kind people who enjoy it! I did a Google search to see the chart you’re working on and it’s adorable! I would love to see it once you have it done. You could send me a pic to my email if you like. And you’re right Santa would be in good company! Have a great stitchy week! 😀
@@everydaystitcher thanks I’ll try to remember to send to you, be a while yet though lol 😂