Flosstube #3 New Starts, WIPs, Haul and Another SAL!

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  • @MichellePetersen-j7e
    @MichellePetersen-j7e ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Paul’s Vaughn patterns. I just happened to find your floss tube last night and subscribed to it. I enjoyed it immensely.

  • @ColoradoCrossStitcher
    @ColoradoCrossStitcher ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed your FlossTube (and your Rae Dunn collection - wow!). Thanks so much for mentioning Cross Stitch Camp! - Sheri

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sheri! Thank you so much for watching! I look forward to Cross Stitch Camp every year!!

  • @cathysnider4657
    @cathysnider4657 ปีที่แล้ว

    I too love Paula Vaughn's patterns. I have 5 of them hanging in my guest bedroom!

  • @karinmonnich3310
    @karinmonnich3310 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so behind in watching flosstube. I was at StitchNorth last and this year and I have already signed up for next year. It was a lot of fun. Also, Ann at Knowledge and Needle is awesome. I hope you enjoyed your visit. Love the progress on your wips. Happy stitching!

  • @hannamansfield2894
    @hannamansfield2894 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE your 'oldies' .... they are definitely goldies!! Oh, and I meant to mention that Taylors Sewing Centre in Brockville also DMC Love the Shannon Christine pattern....great job.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really?? I didn’t know that! Thank you for that info!

  • @denisecorley7568
    @denisecorley7568 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are just adorable and I'm really enjoying your videos. I love your honesty and how much you enjoy your craft. You are doing a great job!

  • @stitch_u_ation
    @stitch_u_ation ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for doing your video - the dining room is amazing -- I love all the coffee cups behind you, what a talking point. If you ever find them missing - it is me swiping them.💗💗💗💗💗. Yes michaels still sells the stretcher bars. -- You absolutely seem to be someone who might benefit from what another stitcher does with all her SAL's - She makes a spreadsheet of 10 days so she know which ones she is stitching on. A little like a WIPGO but for your SAL's.

  • @jacquelinebonneau5102
    @jacquelinebonneau5102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your Paula Vaughns are awesome. I too am a returning stitcher after giving all my supplies away.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! We will just have to start our collections again!!😂

  • @susanpickett1997
    @susanpickett1997 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved seeing your projects and plans. It was great stitching while you shared your beautiful work. Thanks for letting us In your home. Be careful of the project bag fever. I just came back to cross stitching a year ago after more than 25 years and OMG. I resisted purchasing a lot of things until a few months ago. I now have 4 project bags and waiting to buy more! 😊

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂. This project bags are an addiction!

  • @cathyberry7219
    @cathyberry7219 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I just wanted you to know I have used Best Press. It is great. I am so glad that your package arrived.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! That’s good to know! I still haven’t tried it yet😂

  • @tammyvickery6748
    @tammyvickery6748 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the stitching. When me grandmother passed away I inherited all of her cross stitch stash. I have many Paula Vaughn patterns. I have stitched a few of the monthly quilts. January, April, July, October, and November. I am working on September now. I like to always have one of my grandmothers patterns as a wip. See ya soon.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That’s so lovely that you have your grandmothers stitching. What a beautiful memory for you to have❤

  • @deborahfitzer6877
    @deborahfitzer6877 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved your video! I’m a Brenda Gervais fan too! The sampler stitchers say that when doing 1 over 1 on higher counts (36 and higher) do a tent stitch. That is a half cross stitch and do it in the direction of your top cross of a full stitch. I have stitched a Paula Vaughn chart but it’s not framed yet. Happy stitching!

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I may have to try that once I get to that part of the pattern!

  • @giselekusmik9167
    @giselekusmik9167 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I just “found” you and enjoyed your video, from one fast talker to another!!!! 👏👏👏👏☺️💖. Oh, and your Paula Vaughn pieces are AMAZING!!!! 😮😮😮😮🥰

  • @mariecaza1051
    @mariecaza1051 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am enjoying your videos. I am also re-discovering X-stitching, gave away all my supplies years ago. I also don't want too many things started like my quilting hobby. It can get overwhelming.
    In reference to stitching with darker fabric, having a light on the floor or below your stitching can help. Keep your videos coming & thanks for the links in Canada 🇨🇦

  • @shahenafredricks9385
    @shahenafredricks9385 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my Alana, Paula Vaughan?? I still have all her charts, some of which are partially stitched from the 80's!! Yours are absolutely gorgeous!! Sad I missed the Open House at Knowledge and Needles. Hope you had a great time. If you are in Durham Region, there is another home based x-stitch place in Whitby... Kimat designs. They are wonderful. Really enjoyed your video!!

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Shahena!! I love my Paula Vaughn pieces! I have heard of Kimat Designs. They have a travelling trailer now. I think they are coming my way in the fall. I’m hoping to meet them!

  • @heather.mcalpine21
    @heather.mcalpine21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel the other day and loving your videos. I would love to try having a go at making a flosstube but I don’t stitch often enough and on different patterns to probably make it worthwhile.
    I had never seen the Month2Month patterns before until your WIP parade and I now need them in my life!! 😂
    I know what you mean about the majority of July seasonal patterns being very patriotic. But I’ve looked at the Month2Month July and it looks as if it’s possible to make it less patriotic looking. Hope you enjoyed your visit to the new needlework shop and can’t wait to see what you treated yourself too in your next video.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! You should try! It is so much fun!

  • @britches__get__stitches
    @britches__get__stitches ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man, you're stitches are just beautiful! I love the framed pieces you have. #goals! And I've added the Samplers of the Season to my TBS list!

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I’m so glad you are going to stitch the sampler of the season too!! I love them!

  • @jennharts1
    @jennharts1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched this video, enjoyed it so much and subscribed. Looking to watching more!

  • @joantully9936
    @joantully9936 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a large part of the Paula vaughn with the huge tree and house you showed, yours all look fabulous. Got into stitching samplers and havent worked on it for ages, and dislike all the quarter stitches, but they are so beautiful.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I’m not a fan of the quarter stitches either!

  • @sueturnbull4658
    @sueturnbull4658 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so happy to find your channel - I mainly quilt but just started to cross stitch again - I just bought the threads today for little house neighbourhood and I also have a few Paula Vaughan leaflets which I hope to stitch one day

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! I am loving Little House Neighbourhood! I hope you enjoy it!

  • @sharlo52
    @sharlo52 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fun watch Alana - you are doing so well :) It is so much fun to watch a flosstuber talk about places I know - I was born and raised in Belleville :) I will definitely also visit the shop in Brighton - enjoy the Open House

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I love meeting other stitchers so close to me!

  • @lindaholland683
    @lindaholland683 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your Paula Vaughn stitching so very beautiful. Great haul and progress on your stitching.

  • @terryblair966
    @terryblair966 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching you, looking at your projects, what you are doing and what you plan on working on. Sounds like me. Have fun on your road trip.

  • @donnamccaffrey4364
    @donnamccaffrey4364 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, you are exactly what I’ve been missing. Local, starting back stitching after a long time away. Monogamous stitcher with a desire to have other projects on the go. I really just discovered flosstube in January of this year, I stitched way back in the 1990’s to early 2000 and destashed all my old patterns too. I also love your choices of patterns too.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! So many of us rediscovering stitching after so long! It’s so much fun😊

  • @conniesiefken4696
    @conniesiefken4696 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the variety of stitching you do. I have completed 3 Paula Vaughan designs. She had 12 designs in a calendar. A group of stitchers in my city each did one design. Another stitcher put all if them in a quilt, and the quilt was auctioned as a benefit for our school. I did September ( I taught at the school) and ended up finishing Feb. and June, as those stitchers had worked on their pieces, but we're not going to meet the deadline. Can't remember what it sold for - it was beautiful!!

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be an amazing quilt! What a great idea!!

  • @stitching_geri
    @stitching_geri ปีที่แล้ว

    Have fun going to the needlework store and visiting your in-laws. Thank you for the wonderful video again today.

  • @bvdstitching
    @bvdstitching ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the #3 in the Nurge hoops. I have large hands, so it's easier for me to hold. The #2 I use for smaller projects. I hardly ever use my smallest one. Everyone is different with what they like!

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! It’s so fun to see how everyone else stitches and all the different preferences

  • @sunrise49738
    @sunrise49738 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alana! I have enjoyed your floss tubes very much. I like the large Nurge hoop for a Dimensions Gold kit that I am finishing for a friend since I can fit nearly 1/2 of the stitching area in it and can color complete the bottom 1/3 of the project in it. Otherwise I use both the Susan Bates hoops with the lip and scroll rods although I need to buy some clips to keep the tension tighter on the sides. Your Paula Vaughn stitches are gorgeous. I see you are a big Rae Dunn fan. You and Sambrie Stitches should bond over that. She is a huge Rae Dun fan as well. My mom has been a sewist for 60 or so years, and she often presses my cross stitch pieces, and she swears by Best Press. I live in Texas since December 2020. Moved here after my divorce since my daughter lives down here with her husband and they were expecting my first and probably only grandson, who is named after my dad, who died at the young age of 58 from multiple myeloma. I keep my grandson overnight 2 nights a week and we have weekly family dinners, so I get to spend so much time with him and Walter is the light of my life. I had only ever lived in Michigan my entire life and Texas is about as polar opposite in everything as Michigan. I miss Michigan sometimes, although not the cold for months and months. I have been stitching for about 55 years, starting when I was about 9 or 10 with embroidery and stamped pieces. Once I found counted though, I really don't enjoy the other forms as well. I also crochet occasionally but am hoping to get back into it more now that I have found some hooks for arthritic hands. Hope you have a wonderful week and happy stitching.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! I would love to visit Texas one day! But in the winter I don’t think I could handle the summer weather there!!

  • @stitchingontherock
    @stitchingontherock 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've just recently found your channel and have been watching your first few videos. I don't usually comment until I've caught up, but I related to a lot you said in this one. I also loved Paula Vaughn in the 90s and have a bunch of her charts still in my stash, including the Quilts for All Seasons. The glasses comment made me laugh, I have exactly the same eyesight, I either stitch looking over/under my glasses, or I take them off. I really need bifocals, but I'm not willing to admit I'm that old.

  • @faithslagell2044
    @faithslagell2044 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are my kind of stitcher. Really enjoy watching. I don’t have an LNS so Hobby Lobby is my go to, and then I order my patterns. (Faith’s crafty ideas)

  • @judyholasek-fritz7119
    @judyholasek-fritz7119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your stitching is beautiful!

  • @katem1105
    @katem1105 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use a Scroll frame that has the Velcro attached. I sew fabric to the linen so the glue does not get on the linen. The sides and rails are interchangeable.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have never seen those. The ones I have just have slots where you have to slide the fabric in

  • @PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts
    @PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a monogamous stitcher, because I love to have the projects finished, and displayed. Then, I start the next one. A few times I heard you say that you hated to put something down. Why didn't you just continue to stitch on it, so that you could finish it, and see it displayed? If you're enjoying it, I'd encourage you to continue on with it. :)
    I bought the Best Press also, and it works wonders! I'm so glad that I heard about that.
    The first challenge in Summer Camp, is a bird, so your raven will work! Another one is something that grows, so the pumpkin would work for that. So, that pattern could work for 2 of the challenges. I think the 3rd is to try something new? I'm not sure about that one.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I’m excited to start cross stitch camp!

  • @Nancywestendstitcher
    @Nancywestendstitcher ปีที่แล้ว

    I have really enjoyed your videos. When you mentioned your Paula Vaughan book I stopped the video and went running for my just decluttered old cross stitch tub! Thank goodness I’d not donated those books . I actually have two of hers, Grandmothers House and At Home With Paula Vaughan. There are several patterns that I plan to cross stitch some day.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love her stuff so much! They are timeless!

  • @patriciaswan7018
    @patriciaswan7018 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am somebody and I Love the way you are. No need to change anything.

  • @Lola.004
    @Lola.004 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi fellow Ontarian! I also gave my cross stitch to Goodwill. It was my first one that my sister-in-law taught me on but it was way too advanced for me. I had the scroll, and I made a bag to fit the whole thing. ..( Sewing is my jam). It was too overwhelming so I stashed it away for years. Then my taste changed and I gave up on it and didnt stitch again until last year when my daughter asked me to do one for my granddaughters room. Now I’m hooked and I’m inspired by videos like yours. The closest shop to me is in London, besides Michael’s. Your u.s. p.o box is genius. I’m ready for my next stitch but I’m not sure what. What did you first stitch on and where did you get it?. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great Victoria Day weekend!!
    Hugs from New Hamburg (near Kitchener), Lola🤗

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello! When I first got back into stitching I started the Modern Folk Embroidery Fruits of Plenty! It was a huge piece to start with but I love it!

  • @goldyfishls
    @goldyfishls ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you bifocals work well for you. I changed to bifocals and having more trouble seeing. I am not tech sauvvy either. Such great projects. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day and happy stitching. Lucinda

  • @cyndia7428
    @cyndia7428 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel, and your stitching is adorable love the Sampler of the season progress, am a HUGE Brenda Gervais fan! Btw we are sort of neighbors I am across the bridge in Buffalo NY :) happy stitching

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to meet you almost neighbour! This is my first Brenda Gervais. And now I want to stitch them all!

  • @VulcanStitcher1701
    @VulcanStitcher1701 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just tried recording my first flosstube but I don't know how to edit it haha
    Good luck with all your patterns! I can't wait to see your progress!

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel your pain! I watched a lot of tutorials on TH-cam and I still am struggling a bit!

  • @paulinedean4419
    @paulinedean4419 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, I love all your projects. I just want to give you a heads up. Best Press is like a starch l would be concerned about bugs eating your project. You should check the ingredients that are in the Best Press before you use it. It is not ment to be left on the material. Quilters use it but we wash our quilts.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I haven’t really looked into it or tried to use it yet! I will research more for sure!!

  • @StitchingisElementary
    @StitchingisElementary ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Alana, I 'm so glad you got your packages! Your projects are looking gorgeous! I had to order the Sampler The Seasons from Brenda Gervais they are so cute! This Happy Morning by PS is also beautiful! I have the kit for it but not sure when I'll start it. I stitch Halloween in June with the #stitchhalloweeninjune , you should stitch your crow then! He is so cool! Hey and I have bifocals, but they aren't strong enough for my 36 count linen, so my eye doctor also prescribed stronger readers for me and they are a game changer for me! I never could be stitching above 32 count without them.:) Maybe you could work on A Forest Grew like every other day for like an hour? That we you'd get some progress, but be able to stitch other things as well. Happy Stitching!

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Carolee! I am going to have to look into that! I did t know there was a Halloween in June stitch! That’s a great idea. I am so excited to get him started!

  • @kathyn4267
    @kathyn4267 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I just found you. Love your cross stitch.

  • @cherylgokay6364
    @cherylgokay6364 ปีที่แล้ว

    The book you are looking for is The Romance of Paula Vaughan.

  • @maryannjohnson5410
    @maryannjohnson5410 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched Colorado Cross Stitchers new video last night, and she does talk about summer camp. June is something with a bird, July was something that grows, and August is something new to you. At least I think that's right. Have you looked into Jacob Palooza retreat in October? We are turning it into a family vacation. If you have any tips for things we should make sure to see or do let me know. Take care.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I did just watch her video! Now I’m all set for Cross stitch camp! I am not able to make it to the Jacob retreat in October unfortunately 😢

  • @LynnStarofDestinyKreations
    @LynnStarofDestinyKreations ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When searching for the book google search by the projects you made. That may be faster.

  • @biadoras
    @biadoras ปีที่แล้ว

    As another not-USAian, I get the vibe of feeling inspired to stitch something patriotic but stumbling on the Not my flag issue. Same with such samplers or month samplers. I guess I will at some point do one of the pride/flag patterns instead. X)

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      I completely understand! One day I will try to chart my own flag 🇨🇦

  • @danieladrecsan8347
    @danieladrecsan8347 ปีที่แล้ว

    🦋🌻🌻🦋

  • @teresarickets4770
    @teresarickets4770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some stitchers take their cross stitches with them and ask the doctor to put the strength in the bifocal part

  • @jo_laine7249
    @jo_laine7249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i feel like there is not enought canadian stich :( so i feel you so many pretty patern but with the wrong flag

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      I understand! I am
      Going to try to alter a few to see if I can make a Canadian flag in them. Shannon Christine Designs has a few Canadian ones!

  • @wilenemoss4575
    @wilenemoss4575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok. I’m old and deaf and can’t understand the name of the hoops you are showing. Please tell me the name and size you said you enjoy using.Thank you dear.

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! They are the Nurge hoops. They sell them on Amazon or 123 Stitch. They are numbered 1-4. My favourite number is the #2

  • @wandaklink5393
    @wandaklink5393 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I love your beautiful stitching, I wished a video a d the person showed a shop that charts beautiful lady faces in a large full coverage. I wish I hX written down the name of the artist. She was in Canada. Do you know of any designers like that?

    • @Mrssmithstitches
      @Mrssmithstitches  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! The only designer that I can think of that does large lady pieces is Nora Corbett. But I don’t know if she is Canadian or not

  • @katem1105
    @katem1105 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just get progressives and put them on and don’t take them off. If you work on a computer you might need a second pair.

  • @angelaariasformoso9924
    @angelaariasformoso9924 ปีที่แล้ว

    Por favor, hable más despacio, es muy difícil para mi entender los que dice.