Linen & Scraps Flosstube #25
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- A few WIPS, hauls, charts and a bit of good news about Kathy.
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Another delightful flosstube! Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary. I love to quilt !
Hi y'all,
I thought I'd die when I saw your I'm Fine chart. I just got a tee shirt with that cat on it. I'm a needlepointer first and thought I'd make a sign of it. I reside in a beautiful retired community in Lynchburg, Va. I have a crazy health issue that causes my blood pressure to drop and then I might drop, but my heart races and I get short of breath. It corrects itself with me putting my head down, sitting down and wait for the symptoms subside. I use a rollaider to go to the delicious meals. Yes, my blood pressure sometimes drops which causes an uproar of concerned residents and help. They are kind and have big hearts. I'm horrified and totally embarrassed. I told my daughter-in-law I'm going to carry a sign say ing "I'm fine, it's fine, EVERYTHING IS FINE.!" Now I"m trying to get the nerve to wear my shirt. Love you both and glad Kathy's knee is getting well. Love Molly's excitement on discovering new things to her. I collect antique samplers and cross stitch reproductions and some Blackbird.
MaryAnn from Virginia
Well Maryann, I think you need to wear your shirt proudly! It’s good to have peeps around you that know you and all you bring with. It’s must be scary for those that see you struggle during an episode. But you are right.. you got this! Maybe a saying for the back of your shirt!!!!
Let me know when a house comes up for sale. 😉 I want to be your neighbor. 🪡🏠😊
Hi Ladies great to see you Kathy wishing you a good recovery,Love your stitching projects and haul,Molly happy you enjoyed your concert,have a good week,Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡❤️❤️
So glad to see y’all back! Prayers for a super speedy recovery Kathy. Molly, your accent sounds southwest Louisiana! I’m from Kinder, Louisiana.
Hello ladies. Just love your flosstubes. You both give so much information. The project bags from Elizabeth Ann Can Stitch are great to make. You can do it! Just follow her directions!
Molly and Kathy, you had me chuckling to myself as I watched this video. Kathy, I appreciate that you made it as you are recovering from your surgery. Molly, I am just like you with my crafting - nothing has to be perfect, just done. My quilting mentor used to tell me that if it isn't visible to someone riding by on a galloping horse, then I shouldn't change it. That works for me. I also follow the advice of move forward, don't go back. Cheers!
I too am glad Kathy's surgery went well and I hope the recovery continues to go well. I like quilting and scrappy things! I wish I could come over and get some Circut help!! I'm hoping to make our family Christmas PJs this year!
So glad your feeling better kathy! Hopefully your recovery will be quick and painless from here out. Thank you for sharing ladies!
I so enjoy visiting with you both. Always a fun day. So glad Kathy is doing well. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Love you ladies! Kathy I am so happy surgery went well and your recovery is going great. Molly your bunny finishes were beautiful and sampler just gorgeous. Have an awesome week!
Hi ladies!
Kathy so glad to hear that your surgery went well and see that you are recovering.
I look forward to seeing your work as you feel like stitching again.
Molly you keep me in stitches! ( both real and the the laughing kind)
Thanks for a lovely flosstube.
I’m so happy to see you two back. Praying for speedy healing for you Kathy. Molly a cake and some brownies? I would like to be your neighbor!
Molly, Rit Dye Taupe is a grayish beige. I used it on 20 count Aida and thought it would be beige/tan but it looked gray. Good luck with it!😊
Good to see you both. Kathy so glad you're doing well. The only complaint I've ever heard about knee replacement is that people wish they'd done it sooner. I'll get mine but probably in Sept or Oct.
Both of you ladies are a delight to watch you always make my day brighter. Kathy so glad you’re doing good I hope with each day your pain gradually goes away. Molly I’ve made brownie soup too never could figure out what I did wrong. I wish I had a friend to stitch with. Love you ladies.
Nurge spring tension hoops are really good. They keep the tension on my fabric. Thanks for the videos!
So glad you're back & Kathy's feeling better! Love you gals!
Glad to see you both back in the chairs. Keep on the mend Kathy. It is worth the fight. I am looking forward to your next video.
Fun video ladies. Kathy, nice to see you out and about after your surgery. Thanks for sharing all the things. Have a great weekend.
I was so happy to see you girls!! Kathy, I’m glad you are well on the recovery journey ❤ You both make me smile!
Stick together girls, and be careful on those stairs!! Hope you get mobile real soon!
You two are so funny like 2 friends sitting around talking Kathy glad you are getting better
Lovely stitching ladies. Thanks for sharing your stitches and the laughs. I hope your knee gets better soon Kathy.
Speedy recovery Kathy! Love the videos, have learned a lot. Thanks
Brownies are not easiest to bake when they look done they sometimes aren’t in the middle. Ugh
Great to see you both again and so happy that Kathy's surgery is behind her.
Glad all went well Kathy. Happy birthday Molly.
Happy to see you back so soon. Great floss tube.
So glad you got your knee replaced. Just do what they say at PT. I should know, I’ve had two hip replacements, lower back surgery, and just recovering from neck surgery. Everyone knew me when I walked into PT this last time. Two past injuries did it to me. Did they not offer you the ice machine? It is amazing and much much better that ice packs. I pray that you have a quick recovery and no longer need the pain meds. Molly, your hair looks great! Oh almost forgot,those pain meds are making you very happy today! 😂😂 If you ever get a chance, you need to attend a lecture about line dyeing and antique needlework supplies by Ann and Pat of R & R Reproductions. I love their linen. It’s not too stiff or too limp and they have some super Sampler colors. Watch my latest Flosstube Stitching Scottie to get a glimpse of the retreat I attended that they were featured. I even got to meet Stacy Nash! 😊😊
Hit the blue ice machine! Hums me to sleep! I know Ann and Pat are two of the best! You were there just recently then? My friend Pam attended!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Love watching your videos.
Thankyou for showing your stitching
Feel better Kathy. Had both knees done. It does get better❤️❤️
Watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Hi neighbor!
Such a fun video. You two are such a hoot!
Doing so great! Laughter is good for us!
I hope Kathy's recovery is going smoothly. And Molly if I can make a project bag, I know that you can. 🙂Elizabeth's instructions are easy to follow.
Each day is better!!!
Ahhh so funny…Kathy you remind me of myself post op knee replacement… yes ma’am it was a pistol…speaking figuratively for You Tube😉… and i used my pain meds for ~ 6-8 wks… necessary for pre physical therapy… strong advice👍. So glad to see you smiling… also… thinking of both after last video… bunny plus butterscotch cordial… looks yum. Found some bunnies after Easter. Stay safe!
I take a big one just as needed! And I’ve needed to do that for sure!!!! It is a pistol for sure!!!
Y’all make my day! I laugh & have even caught myself saying “unhuh” to things y’all say, like I’m sitting in the room with you🤣
Kathy, so glad you’re healing well, & I’m sure you’re glad to have that behind you. Molly, your brownie soup reminds me of my Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding incident - it was a request that I make it for a party in the neighborhood a few weeks ago, & not paying attention, I bought & used cook & serve pudding rather than instant, fixed it & wondered why it wasn’t setting, & I had not allowed myself enough time to do another one. Horribly embarrassing & disappointing. I am known as a good cook in the hood, so it’s forgiven, but even serving with a side of fresh berries & extra whipped cream couldn’t cover up that it was literally soup🥴😂
Thanks for another great video & I can’t wait for the next one❤️🪡🧵
Hilarious!
Thanks for the video! Thanks, Kathy, for the insight on having knee replacement...that is likely in my future. (btw: I really like the unplanned ramblings at the end....it sounds like myself and a friend!)
I know it was a good decision for me.. you will know!!
Hi Kathy and Molly, I like watching your video's but I'm having trouble hearing you .
My laptop is at full volume so I don' know what is wrong.
I'm not very computer savvy and I'm not deaf. Help!
Anne
Will ck too on our end…
Speaking of a two story house…. I fainted and broke my leg. 4 screws and a rod later….. I was upstairs when I passed out and my hubby had to carry me down the stairs. After that I lived upstairs for 2 weeks. Keep moving forward….that’s the key. Love your videos. I can’t help but giggle every time I watch both of you.
Ohhh gosh! Stairs can be a struggle. But I did it! Glad you are ok and hubby was to the rescue!
#takethecommode Hahahahahaha….I will remember that for the rest of my life! I’m so glad your surgery went well Kathy, but you do look like you are hurting. I’m glad you have good pain meds. Molly, you’re going to have to share your technique of making brownie soup 😂 So happy to see you both. Blessings and take care.
I was! By the time I had to chew on the Mentos was about when pain from one position really creeps in. But truly the darn commode was a blessing! Who knew? Lol. I had great care and definitely took the nurse’s advise! Best ever!!!
Awesome video! It's so funny that you two would talk about wanting to dye fabrics. I've been wanting to do it too, so the other day I found a great flosstube tutorial by "Farm Girl Dry Goods" # about 15 1/2 from 5 years ago. She used Rit Dye and today I got some at Hobby Lobby, only $2.99 a bottle and they had lots of different colors. I used to think I was too young to dye, but I'm gonna give it a go.😊
Stay tuned! Thank you!!!
Yes, I quilt. In fact I'm binding one now. However, cross stitch has taken first place lately. I was laughing out loud about brownie soup. Your flisstubes are SO enjoyable, and fun! Keep taking one day at a time Kathy, it's getting better.
Thank you!!
Hi ladies! Enjoyed your video!
I'm looking at knee replacement soon probably Im so nervous to nervous to go in again
to the Dr.🤦♀️
Fun video Love to watch you two makes me laugh.Take care🍀
You will know. Big decision for sure!
Glad to see you both. Kathy, I have that hoop in green. At the time I bought it I thought it was a lot of money to pay for a hoop (maybe $15/$20). I’ve had it over 30 years and it still holds tight. When looking for that hoop, if it doesn’t have the gripes on the handle it’s a no-go. Happy healing. (I need mine done and I’m a big baby…hoping technology keeps improving)
I know! And none will match bio to its quality. Go figure!!!
Hi Molly and Kathy! Oh, the image of trying to get down and up with one leg! One of my closest friends had knee replacement surgery last year and it's not for sissies. I have lots of hoops from my great aunt's Duchess to Hardwicke and my favorite is the $3.50 Susan Bates Hoopla because it holds fabric taut better than any I've tried.
Isn’t it amazing how we find each our perfect hoop with soooo many out there!!!!
I finally got caught up again with you. I can't just pick up with the newest video; I have to watch in order. You're always fun to spend time with. Would really like to see a dying video. Sounds like fun but it could be a rabbit hole thing. Hope you have a speedy recovery, Kathy.
I’m that same way! In order! Stay tuned as I sure Molly is waiting for me!!!!:)
Kathy..I had a knee replacement 15 years ago. Best thing I ever did! Grin and bear it; you will get through it. At 8 weeks out you'll feel great. Yes, please do a dyeing video! My sister will be visiting in June and we want to do some dyeing; any tips will be helpful.
Stay tuned!!!
It's great to see you again, ladies, I always look forward to your videos. Wishing you all the best of recovery and speedy healing, kathy. I'm looking forward to you tutorial on fabric dyeing. Thank you for sharing!!!
Stay tuned!!
Would you share how you two came to be neighbors, friends, cross stitch buddies etc...? I was surprised when Molly mentioned she'd only been in El Paso 2 years, i assumed Kathy was the newbie to ElPaso. Wonderful video Ladies!!
Will do next Flosstube! Stay tuned!!
Laughing out loud again! Love you both. Kathy I’ve been told 3 weeks and you’ll wonder why you waited so long to have it done. Good luck!!! I’ve made about 1/2 dz project bags. They get prettier each time. Lol. The first ones I just served all edges inside because I suck at binding. But my last one I did bind and it looks decent!
They do. Just like everything else..:)
I just love you guys!! Kathy I hope your pain level goes down very soon. I’m paying close attention to your recovery because knee replacement is in my future - ugh!! Molly your enthusiasm is contagious. Looking forward to your next floss tube ◡̈
Soooo many are heading through this or already done! I’ve been amazed!!!
I had both knees replace in 2010 - yes, it’s rough but totally worth it….I’m also a hoop girl, just like yours - had mine 30 plus years - love how tight it holds my fabric and I it take it off nightly…to me it’s not a big deal at all to move it around…❤❤❤
I love my hoop!!!! Looking forward to a good knee but the 10 yrs can sloooooowww up!!!
Kathy, getting your knee done will be the best thing you did. Mine is going on 10 yrs. I will tell you it does take about a year to be "normal" again. My husband told me that and i thought he was crazy (he had 2 done). It does...i am now 1 year after a hip replacement. Dont delay on anything. It just makes things worse. Take care. I am new to you ladies...thank you
I believe it. Still pretty sore…
Thank you!!!
Oh Kathy so glad you are mending. Molly share your browny soup recipe, I’m sure some of us would like it. The worst experience I’ve ever had with my knee is trying to bend and unbending it to get OUT of the dang car. You would think that it wouldn’t be that difficult, but I’ve learned to move the seat all the way back before I even try bending my knee enough to get it out, it helps a little, and probably wouldn’t be an issue if I didn’t have a tiny car, but I do. They say youth is wasted on the young, well so are good working joints. I have a cane I got about 10 years are, you know where it is, that’s right the way back part of the car. Can I get it, heavens no. Why is it there? Cause that is where I left it after my last therapy session 9 years ago! Yeah, the light bulb is pretty burned out. Take care both of you. ❤
Especially the back seat! I know I’ll struggle with that. But where’s a will there’s a way!
Molly and Kathy, you both had me cracking up - enjoyed catching up with what you’ve been up to. Kathy, so glad you’re on the other side of surgery with a great perspective. Molly, you’re such a great friend to share your baked goods with a recovering friend, soupy or not 😂. Have a great weekend - see you again soon! ☺
Ahhhh the other side!!!!
I am so glad I found your channel. You cheer me up every time. Kathy, I broke my kneecap in March and I know the recovery process is different but keep sharing because it is actually very encouraging. Molly, I am a newer quilter so share the quilting too!
Wow! Will do for sure! You take care too!!!
Kathy, I say things like, ‘it may have been 6 feet, or was it 6”?’ So I smiled when you said 8 weeks or maybe 8 months. We are fun that way :). First time watching, became a subscriber!
It does make life more fun!!! I’m glad you found us!!! I hope u enjoyed us!!!! Thank you!!
Kathy, I’m glad to see you’re doing well after your surgery. I had both knees done at the same time 9 years ago. I understand the pain you’re in and have been in. Keep up with the ice! And as you mentioned, #takethecommode , lol! It will get better, I promise. Lovely stitching ladies. I enjoy watching you, it’s like sitting around the kitchen table with good friends!
It does get better each day.. a few little setbacks but making progress! Thank you!!
Thank goodness Kathy didn’t bring more loaded chocolate milk again with pain meds 😂 like the show of needle books. I got the bee tin!🎉❤ cuz one of ya is scrappy and other formal/linen sew different.
It was tempting for sure let me just say!!! Thank you!!
I'm so happy you're recovering well,Kathy. I've had 5 kneecap surgeries and still have a stiff leg so yes,toilets pose a problem 😅 Loved seeing you two this morning and as usual made my day!
#takethecommode!!!!!
I am at week six since my knee replacement. i agree it is really rough and painful. BUT, keep working hard and doing your PT and exercises. I'm turning the corner and can see the end in sight. Hang in there. I enjoy your flosstube!
Thank you for the encouragement!!!!
So glad to see you both. Happy healing Kathy. I had two knee scopes as they say I'm to young to have a replacement. .you to make me laugh. Happy stitching 🌼🌼🌼
That was mentioned too.. I’m not sure where the cross over is between age and pain. But I think one will know…:)
So glad to see you live and on drugs. 😂😂. Sending hugs and well wishes for recovery. I just love you gals. ❤️. Ice machine was a life saver to me.
Hums me to sleep!
I just love watching your Flosstube, you two keep me wanting more. 😊 Kathy i'm glad your surgery went well and you're on the road to recovery. Will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you!!!
It’s good to see y’all back. Glad you are doing okay, Kathy. I had a knee replacement in July. Now I’m ready to have the other one done. It is so much easier to walk, etc. So worth it. Ice is your friend for a while. Hang in there.
Thank you! Good Luck 🍀 to you too!!
So glad to see you both today! Glad the surgery is behind you Kathy and best wishes for continued healing. Great projects as always! Love the bunny from Crocette a gogo! I forgot I downloaded that a few years ago! Your finish is darling as can be!
Thank you!!
Thank you for your video! I always feels like I am sitting down with a couple of friends! Great ideas! Looking forward to the dying video. I would love to see the room that you film in Molly!!! Best Wishes to both of you!
Thank you!!!!
Glad to see you back ladies! 💕🪡
Thanks for sharing about the knee, Kathy. I go Friday morning to find out what ortho wants to do. I thought I just had an old fat lady knee. Seems it has water on it and degeneration. This brace though, UGH! Fun video as usual.
Water, tears mostly from when I tripped and landed. It really was a mess. It needed to be done. I wish you all the best! Keep us posted!!!
So great to see "Loopy" Kathy and Merry Molly! I remember my son lugging that ice contraption around when he had knee surgery as a teen. Mom (me) had to keep it refilled. Lol I hope that you heal as quickly as he did, Kathy!
It’s truly amazing!!
So happy to see Kathy is doing well enough to do a flosstube. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Molly you’re a great friend cake and soupy brownies ( brownies are chocolate so it matter ps not what state they are in). Together the 2 of you are a wonderful team. Thanks for the floss tube.
Brownies soup or not were delicious!!!
So glad your surgery is behind you. I knew I had to have mine done when one night I couldn’t do the steps to go up to bed. It was bone on bone. Recovery for me was not typical, I heal too fast and even though I was doing all the exercises my knee was freezing up, just like my shoulder did after surgery. I was mad because my brother in law who had his knee done after mine could do more stuff with no pain. I’m went back to the surgeon and he said I was healing too fast and building up too much scar tissue so it was back to PT with a whole different kind of exercises to gain range of motion. I did and I am so glad. Life is good. I agree it is the most painful surgery I have had.
Ouch! Amazing how the body works!!!
Kathy, so glad to see you! Sorry you have had so much pain! I’ve had both knees replaced and with the first one I didn’t have much pain at all! The second one was a lot more painful! I asked the doctor about it & he said the nerves in each knee reacts differently thus having more pain or less pain! Just thought I’d pass that along to you! It took me about 2 weeks before I could sleep in my bed, I slept in my recliner with an ice pack on! Things will get better, hang in there!
Fingers crossed 🤞!!
Molly and Kathi thank you for another fun video. Loved the commode story. My hubby had his knee done twice it’s seriously no joke. I’d love to be your neighbor. I’ve had that issue with brownies they eat the same.
It really is a tough one. Pushing through!!
Glad you are on the mend, Kathy! If you are antsy to stitch but not on something intricate, how about something simple on a big count fabric like a 14 aida? You could have the fun of stitching, but it would be easier to see and not as much pressure!
I’m gonna try today with a different foot stool.. it’s the height of my leg right now and how to place it. Who would have thought!!!
Kathy, so glad you are feeling a bit better! Love your videos and just watched the Wishing Thorn! ❤️❤️
Isn’t Birgit wonderful? What a treasure!!
Kathy was a little funny😂...when she kept looking at herself in the camera. 👀. Lol
Take care!
I admit. A little fuzzy!!!
It's so fun to see your videos! I'm glad when they come up. I'm happy to hear the surgery went well, and you're healing. It's good you can get together and laugh and talk stitching and you share with us. I'd love to really know you both.
Awww! Thank you!!
Y’all had me in stitches!!!!!!
Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing. Kathy say no to drugs. Lol just kidding. Love you both. ❤
Working on that!!!:)
You two are so much fun to watch😂 You brighten my day!! Cathy, continue with your recovery. Keep up the flosstubes ❤
Molly I love your southern accent. You are amazing with your stitching & crafting. ❤
Always enjoyed watching you two. Kathy, it will be better. I had my knee replacement almost two years ago. Keep doing physical therapy. I do have a question on your hoop that you showed. I stitch with hoops and frames and do the stab method so I don't stitch fast . With the size of hoop that you showed and you stitch large projects you stated that you move the hoop often. Are you concerned with the hoop smashing the stitches? I know that when you finish stitching for the day or how long you stitch that day you need to remove the hoop so it doesn't leave marks and to let the fabric relax.
I remove my hoop every time I’m done stitching. Never overnight unless.. it’s a 5 inch hoop I believe. It moves a lot!!
Kathy I use the same hoop. 5 inches and it's so easy to move. I have 3 different sizes, but use the 5 inch one for everything I stitch.. You can get the newer ones from 123 stitch
Love my hoop!!!
I love quilting! I will also be at the Bristol III. I hope you have recovered completely by June!
Not quite.. but working on it!!!
Kathy, I need what you are taking 🤣 haha! So happy your surgery is past now. Love you gals! I never miss an episode!
Thank you!!!
Forgot to mention-Kathy I also am breaking or bending my needle eyes. If you or Molly find stronger needles please mention in video. Thank you
Will do!!!
Kathy you are doing amazingly well. You both are so funny. This is one of my favorite Floss Tubes.
Thank you!!
To have a neighbor with similar interests....heaven! I love your channel!
Thank you! We have fun!!!
You too or something else you keep me laughing and kathy it will get easier. I’ve had both my knees done just do the exercise and stay on the ice and take the pain pills when needed especially during therapy. Love you girls till next time.
Thank you!!
I am so glad that you are doing better Kathy! It was a great video and you will get the stitchy bug back once a little more time has passed by. Thanks again ladies and I am so glad that you are both neighbors.
It’s there I just need a comfy position for my leg… I’ll find it!!
Quilting is my main hobby.
You can get on a “notify me/wait list” for that calendar box Kathy is referring to. I emailed them to see if they were going to re-release the item and they put me on the list.
I did get in her list.. but I did find one. A gal had an extra one! I’m pulling fab and threads to start May!
Thank you!!!
Thank you ladies!
Kathy glad you are doing well on your surgery. Prayers you continue healing.
Thank you 🙏!!
Love your flosstube!
#takethe commode 😆🤣oh my, that killed me!! Glad you are on the mend Kathy!
So very true! My new best friend!!!
Enjoyed your video.
You two are the best!
Love your videos.