Oh, Judy, I just love your videos. Thank you for sharing the beautiful relationship with your mother. I love all of your projects and lovely stitching.
I just watched your latest video and feel the same way about you. When you were talking about baby Vince, I was in tears. You have such a kind heart, and you stitching is spectacular! Can't wait to spend time with you again on your next Flosstube. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers.
I loved your discussion and tip for cotton floss to lay even and straight. I have wondered how stitcher keep their thread straight and even while they stitch. I find my stitches look uneven and don't lay straight. I am definitely going to try this tip. You know, I would love to hear some of the other tips your teachers gave you when you took your classes. These are invaluable and Think others may be interested as well. The DMC Memorial Sampler is so beautiful. I remember when DMC and anchor would put in lovely free charts in the magazines. Sometimesthey need to be ordered. Yes, this dates me as well. 😊 Love your commemoration ideas for your mom. How lovely. And I really also loved the Whilst Iris.. sampler as well. I saw her floss tube explaining it and it was so good and her original is also gorgeous. Your quilting is just lovely as well. I( Need to find another word!!). But they are. It will be good to see your other projects in quilting on the wall as you continue with that hobby as well. This is a tome. I love your floss tubes! They are so homey and chatty. Thank you. Looking forward to our next visit already.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I LOVE doing the videos since I really feel like I can see all you ladies and we're all stitching and having fun together. It's my own personal retreat. Thanks for watching!
You’re such a delight to watch and what gorgeous collection of beautiful stitching you’ve done over the years. Your husband’s idea of taking an older piece off the wall for our viewing is wonderful. Happy stitching!
Oh, it is fun to see your older projects! Please don’t think that we don’t want to see. Those of us who have stitched for a long time all have pieces from past eras. Those projects that are in vogue today will be dated in 20 years also! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the tip on dampening floss with a sponge! I love seeing all your projects! You are very talented. Isn’t it great to have a supportive husband; sounds like yours is a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
You are one of my favorite floss tubes to watch. I feel like I am sitting in the room right with you sharing all your beautiful work over a cup of tea,or coffee:) Loved the dmc sampler! Take care and happy stitching.
I am enjoying your videos so much. Plus I am learning from a seasoned stitcher! 🙂 I am new to cross stitch, despite the fact I’ve picked it up many times, in a variety of ways over the years. Cross stitch brings me peace. ❤ I am so impressed by all of your stunning completed projects. Plus I love the respect and consideration I’ve noted between you and your husband. It is so special, 🥰 He has so many good ideas that add character to your channel. Just delightful! 💕 I will continue to tune in for the thoughtful inspiration! You are a blessing to the craft Judy! 💕
Your videos are such a joy to watch. You are so sweet and always so happy, as well as a wonderful stitcher. I always enjoy seeing everything you do. I am even a couple of years older than you and can’t believe you can still stitch on 40 count fabric. 😊
Bless you Judy you really are the sweetest lady I love spending time with you 💝 you will have to introduce your wonderful husband to us 😊 love all your projects past and present and your quilts are beautiful. Love and blessings 💐💜🇬🇧
Oh such beautiful stitching! Love Rosie's sampler with Rob stitched on it. When are we going to meet Mr. Stitching Bunny? He sounds like a real sweetie and we need to meet him please.
I love your "Off the Wall" segment and seeing some of your "vintage" pieces. You're a beautiful stitcher. Love how supportive your husband is and how he makes suggestions. He's a keeper! I was so excited about your project rolls and that I was able to purchase a large one! It wasn't my first choice but they were all so beautiful and you stitch them with such care. You just can't go wrong. I truly enjoyed the sweet story of your mother and the shared birthday. What a blessing to have such a close relationship with her and must bring you many wonderful memories.
Thank you for the floss dampening sponge technique! I still have mine from years ago. It came as a kit, sponge & container together. Glad to you talk about this. It's the best technique with no residue!!! Keep up the great flosstubes ❤❤
Hi Judy, I just love your videos lots like chatting with an old friend that shares your joy in needlework. So from one Judy to another happy stitching!
The DMC sampler is gorgeous as is all your stitching. I am loving seeing some of the older projects. I can’t wait to see the acorn sewing case finished - the colours are beautiful
I really enjoyed your video today. Loved seeing your older wips and your finished sampler tribute to DMC is gorgeous. I remember seeing that pattern back in the day and may even have it amongst all my patterns. I can tell you miss your mom. No matter how old we are, we miss our moms. Mine passed 23 years ago and I still miss her so much. Looking forward to your next update. Take care and happy stitching!
Oh I just love your videos! I have been watching you from the very beginning and just love the wealth of information you give! Thank you so much Definitely going to use your damp sponge method and looking forward to your next video and hope you will do a segment on cross stitch tricks you have learned over the years! Love your stitching and your husband definitely has excellent ideas on showing your beautiful stitching. Virtual hugs to your pups and I hope your one pup enjoys her school and starts to let your husband have a relaxed walk!
ohhhh my goodness…you’re DMC sampler ❣️❣️❣️! LOVE your Bugs Bunny sweatshirt 😃. My mother, best friend, passed away in May 2017, Mother’s Day weekend, and I miss her so much to this very day. We lived next-door to each other, and I was with her every day. She was not a stitcher but we were so very close. I’ll be 69 on July 1st so our birthdays are close & you are NOT old young lady 😉 I absolutely love your videos Judy!!!
You are adorable. I love watching you. I'm currently playing catchup. Its great to hear you talking aboit your life and getting to know you more. Loving your stitching. ❤❤❤
Hi Judy, love your videos and being a long time stitcher myself, love the memories the older stitches bring. I still love them. Tell Rob I will be consulting with him on some fabric choices 😉 he has some great ideas!
Thank you for showing how we straightened thread in the 90s!! I do t care for Thread Heaven or wax as I feel it does leave a coating on your thread which could discolor. I still have my little container and sponge as well as a small squeeze bottle of water that I use to this day 😊
Ohhh, im so happy. I just took an old Tupperware mini jello cup (or whatever it's called😅), filled it with sponges, and poured some water(probably too much, but it's ok)over them, and put the lid on. Now when im stitching i will be reminded of my mother who had Tupperware parties when we children were little. 💖 Your DMC celebration piece is fantastic!🎉 Thank you for sharing and encouraging us! Pretty sure my daughter and i could give you a challenge on "The World's Biggest Clutz" title 😊
I just found your channel today and I had a lot of fun stitching while watching your video. I also have a flosstube channel and I have subscribed to you and excited to see more of your stitching!!
I needed to frog tonight and you were wonderful company. My mom would have been 99 this year and she was my best buddy; we went on day trips all the time to quilt shops and craft stores. My father drove so he could take us out to lunch and be included in the fun. I miss them so! Your husband sounds wonderful.
What a wealth of information you have!!! I learned to stitch via TH-cam and just love seeing experienced stitchers show me their tricks and tips. I found you through Brenda and The Serial stitcher…a hoot to watch plus experience. Thanks for sharing !!
Hi, Judi! I have a small “sponge box” too! Mine is made from a small round container that holds hearing protectors for people who shoot, like hunters and skeet shooters. You are right, it smoothes your flosses so beautifully, and no more knots! ❤ Another great video, as usual. Happy stitching! ❤ Meline
Always such a pleasure to see your videos. I love the "off the wall" segment. Thats what we all like is to see each others projects and their stash. I too learned the damp sponge from one of the teachers from a Spirit of cross stitch class and it works great especially using two floss threads. It also smooths the threads as some times the cotton fibers get a little hairy looking. I think the thread gets just damp enough when it dries in the fabric it locks its self in with the weave and tightens the stitches up. I too have never had a bleed issue but I am careful and will give the threads a damp test with a paper towel. Happy Birthday to you n your mom.
The quilts in the background are fabulous! I like your little school house finish. Love the Teresa Kogut one, but that's WAY too big for me as a newbie!
I love seeing all your projects. It's so fun to see what other people have done and the stories attached them. You're so very talented and I so appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to share with us. :)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, I didn't want to use a waxer, afraid of what it would do to the fabric. Now I know I can use your dampening method. I also love your Bugs Bunny Hoodie 🐰
Loved your video and thank you so much for how to fix floss. I will have to find videos on railroading. Hope you have good luck training Rosie such a cute sampler.
Nice to see you again Judy! I love the off the wall segment as well as seeing your older projects. Thanks for the tip on how to keep our stitches looking neater. Love your finish! I thought of you this past weekend. I went to Lynn's of Madison for a wonderful couple of hours on Friday and then spent the night with my son, who lives in Madison. Saturday we moved him into a different apartment in Madison. Are you going to do a hashtag for a birthday Sal on Instagram? Take care!
I started stitching in the 1970's and so wish I had continued like you did. Your DMC anniversary piece is stunning! I totally get what you are saying about your mortality, for I'm three years older than you. I'm not monogamous, but I do think about it too and can't imagine leaving behind many, many WIPs. When my husband passed away almost 20 years ago, I didn't remarry for the very reason you don't want to outlive your husband. My mother would have been 100 this July and I just finished stitching What Remains by Blackbird Designs in her memory.
That is so cool!!!! My mom and I have the same birthday also. I'm not usually a monogamous stitcher but my next two projects are gifts with deadlines so I am only working on them. Fun fact I have NO cross stitch finishes in my house. I give them all away.
Thank you for the reminder about a damp sponge. I also knew this from years ago but had forgotten. We also have a couple of things in common. I also was born on my mother’s birthday and I have no children.
I was so happy to see your video pop up! I think you are the bees knees and love getting to see what you are working on and what you have completed in the past. I had to keep pausing your video to go and add things to my cart!
Good morning Judy....Always good to see you, you keep me company when I do my morning stitching and have coffee. Just put an order in for your shop. The project rolls are wonderful.
Hi Cindy. So very glad you enjoy the videos. It's so much fun doing them, and it really feels like I have everyone in my room with me and we're all stitching together- Sure wish you lived closer and we could REALLY stitch together.
You have such wonderful projects, & I keep thinking “I need that”! There’s just never enough hours for all the stitching we want to do! Love the stories about Rob, your mother, & your pups ~ we can definitely feel the love & endearment your heart holds❤️🧵🪡
Judy, Rob’s off the wall pick came from an October 1996 Better Homes & Gardens Cross Stitch & Needlework magazine. Minutes ago, I was looking through my large stack trying to find a haunted house I knew was in 1 of my issues & sure enough there was the DMC 250th anniversary sampler. I took pictures to show you, but I don’t have your email. I just thought that yours was beautiful & then to flip through & find it hours after I watched your video was ironic❤️😂
I so enjoyed this video. Seeing your quilts and sampler on the wall is delightful. I especially like the bottom quilt. It looks like an easy pattern. I commented earlier but wasn’t specific. The Wishing Thorn did a floss tube about 2 back I think and she mentioned waxing of threads and it’s effects on the threads. I tried waxing as I want my thread straight and found I didn’t like it. But oh my your sponge technique! I am going to do it. I have used a glass of water on my table to dampen the floss but this seems much better. I have heard of women ironing their floss and that does not seem efficient use of time. Going to look for a container now and see if I have a new sponge. Also, June is my birthday month too. Mine is the 13th. Thankfully not born on a Friday but a Saturday and yes I have had to work for a living and at the age of 70 still work. And I love it. I am telling you this because I have just heard of a birthday start and want to do that for the first time this year. I thought I would start one with you but Mary Gypson is no longer available. But I have several to choose from and will begin it on my birthday. I will keep you informed!
A Birthday start is very special to me. I always pick a sampler that has touched my heart in some way. Glad to have a fellow June Birthday Girl. Please share your progress of YOUR Birthday sampler with me.
I love your Off the Wall segment and the DMC Anniversary sampler that you stitched is absolutely stunning. I always enjoy seeing and hearing all about the projects that you've been working on and hearing about your upcoming plans as well. Thank you for another wonderful video. Happy stitching!
Your DMC sampler is beautiful. When you were talking about Southern Illinois you must be talking about Arcola and Rockome Gardens. I lived in TX at the time but a couple of times I met my mom, daughter and a friend there. They went a lot for they lived in KY so it was close enough to drive easily. I was sorry when they stopped. Eileen Bennett happened to be our favorite to take classes from but there were others that were wonderful too. This was in the '90's. Lovely place to go abd Yoders restaurant was wonderful. I enjoy your video very much. I have a pillow like the upholstery on your chair. 😊 Scarlett
Hi! You are such a wonderful lady, I´m so glad I found you. I´m just 57 years old but already looking for somebody who will adopt all my yarn and books and other stuff. You are such a great sticher, as long as you love what you´re doing, everything is great. I love your motivs and the finished "old" pieces, looking forward to see more. Your husband had a stroke? How long did he need to come up again, did he have paralysis? My ex friend had a very bad stroke last sunday (on his birthday), I took him to rehab centre, but I`m worried. All best to you and your husband, see you next video! Happy stiching!
My Honey was very lucky and didn't have any lingering paralysis. He still has occasional balance issues, but considering he didn't get to the hospital till 3 days later, he's doing wonderful.
Judy! What a lovely video today! Well, they all have been, but you are a natural in front of the camera and I wish you lived in WA state so we could stitch together. Being the same age, we’d have plenty in common. I was wondering if in your years of stitching, you had ever stitched with the Ginny Thompson Flower Threads? And if so, if you might talk about them in one of your vids. They are supposed give an older look to a project like our grandmothers might have stitched with. My husband has ordered me a set for an anniversary present, so I’m excited to get them and try them. Love your projects and the Off The Wall segment! Oh, and Rosie’s sampler is adorable - I’m sure she’ll do well in obedience training! Dogs love to please their owners! Till next time……..
Hi Susan, thank you for watching. I have used Ginny Thompson flower threads, but its been a while. They are lovely to stitch with and have a very soft appearance. I'll talk about them in my next video, and my "Stitching tips" segment. I think you'll love them. Happy Anniversary and Happy Stitching.
I just love your videos. I could listen to you all day. Your stitching is phenomenal. You are just so talented. Your delivery of your videos makes it so special for your viewers once again, I was so lucky this morning to be able to get another one of your beautiful project bags and Project roll.
LOVE that FlossTube Friends piece! Your husband’s idea is just awesome too! I can’t wait to see the finished project! And……now I feel a little better about my kitted projects in (gasp!) ZipLoc bags. 🤣🤣🤣 I do need more project bags! 😍
That is a great tip about smoothing the floss! I'll have to give it a try since I was a bit hesitant like you are about getting a coating on my floss. Since I enter quite a bit into the fair I am curious to see if it affects my entries in a good way. I love getting to sit and stitch while watching your videos.
Loved this video. I liked hearing your stories. Love the stories about your Mother. Wonderful memories. I just turned 71 so we’re about the same age. I hope I can find your project bags. 🦮🌺🌺
Love all your projects and your discussion about aging I am looking at retiring later this year when I turn 70. No way will I even get time to stitch half what I have😅😅
You are such a beautiful stitcher, both cross stitch and quilting. I have a couple of questions. The quilt on the bottom of your ladder, when you quilted it, did you stitch in the ditch around the squares/rectangles? Or did you just let the meandering in the background be enough? Cross stitch wise what do you recommend for sewing with metallic thread, the same water dampening process? I guess that was more than 2 questions. LOL! Thank you.
Let me answer your question.... 1. The quilt was professionally done, but she did stitch around the blocks first it seems, then meandered. 2.ive never tried the water dampening method for Metallics, since I don't think it would help. I have used a small knot to tie the floss to the needle at the eye to keep it from slipping off. That helps quite a bit.. Definately use shorter lengths of floss.
Oh, Judy, I just love your videos. Thank you for sharing the beautiful relationship with your mother. I love all of your projects and lovely stitching.
I just watched your latest video and feel the same way about you. When you were talking about baby Vince, I was in tears. You have such a kind heart, and you stitching is spectacular! Can't wait to spend time with you again on your next Flosstube. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers.
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I loved your discussion and tip for cotton floss to lay even and straight. I have wondered how stitcher keep their thread straight and even while they stitch. I find my stitches look uneven and don't lay straight. I am definitely going to try this tip. You know, I would love to hear some of the other tips your teachers gave you when you took your classes. These are invaluable and Think others may be interested as well. The DMC Memorial Sampler is so beautiful. I remember when DMC and anchor would put in lovely free charts in the magazines. Sometimesthey need to be ordered. Yes, this dates me as well. 😊 Love your commemoration ideas for your mom. How lovely. And I really also loved the Whilst Iris.. sampler as well. I saw her floss tube explaining it and it was so good and her original is also gorgeous. Your quilting is just lovely as well. I( Need to find another word!!). But they are. It will be good to see your other projects in quilting on the wall as you continue with that hobby as well. This is a tome. I love your floss tubes! They are so homey and chatty. Thank you. Looking forward to our next visit already.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I LOVE doing the videos since I really feel like I can see all you ladies and we're all stitching and having fun together. It's my own personal retreat. Thanks for watching!
You’re such a delight to watch and what gorgeous collection of beautiful stitching you’ve done over the years. Your husband’s idea of taking an older piece off the wall for our viewing is wonderful. Happy stitching!
Oh, it is fun to see your older projects! Please don’t think that we don’t want to see. Those of us who have stitched for a long time all have pieces from past eras. Those projects that are in vogue today will be dated in 20 years also! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the tip on dampening floss with a sponge! I love seeing all your projects! You are very talented. Isn’t it great to have a supportive husband; sounds like yours is a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
You are one of my favorite floss tubes to watch. I feel like I am sitting in the room right with you sharing all your beautiful work over a cup of tea,or coffee:) Loved the dmc sampler! Take care and happy stitching.
I am enjoying your videos so much. Plus I am learning from a seasoned stitcher! 🙂
I am new to cross stitch, despite the fact I’ve picked it up many times, in a variety of ways over the years. Cross stitch brings me peace. ❤
I am so impressed by all of your stunning completed projects. Plus I love the respect and consideration I’ve noted between you and your husband. It is so special, 🥰 He has so many good ideas that add character to your channel. Just delightful! 💕
I will continue to tune in for the thoughtful inspiration! You are a blessing to the craft Judy! 💕
Hello! I am in Italy and I love your flosstube! You are awesome. Thank you for sharing your stitching projects with us 🌹
Your cotton thread tip with the sponge is pure GOLD!! I stopped the video and gave it a try and it was wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Good to see you again…..love your smile and your attitude - you are a Blessing to us stitchers❣️❤️❤️❤️
Your videos are such a joy to watch. You are so sweet and always so happy, as well as a wonderful stitcher. I always enjoy seeing everything you do. I am even a couple of years older than you and can’t believe you can still stitch on 40 count fabric. 😊
Bless you Judy you really are the sweetest lady I love spending time with you 💝 you will have to introduce your wonderful husband to us 😊 love all your projects past and present and your quilts are beautiful. Love and blessings 💐💜🇬🇧
Oh such beautiful stitching! Love Rosie's sampler with Rob stitched on it. When are we going to meet Mr. Stitching Bunny? He sounds like a real sweetie and we need to meet him please.
An introduction is in the works. You'll all get to meet my Sweetheart soon.❤
You are a delight. Thank you for your flosstube 😊
I love your "Off the Wall" segment and seeing some of your "vintage" pieces. You're a beautiful stitcher. Love how supportive your husband is and how he makes suggestions. He's a keeper! I was so excited about your project rolls and that I was able to purchase a large one! It wasn't my first choice but they were all so beautiful and you stitch them with such care. You just can't go wrong. I truly enjoyed the sweet story of your mother and the shared birthday. What a blessing to have such a close relationship with her and must bring you many wonderful memories.
Thank you for the floss dampening sponge technique! I still have mine from years ago. It came as a kit, sponge & container together. Glad to you talk about this. It's the best technique with no residue!!! Keep up the great flosstubes ❤❤
You are so inspiring ❤❤❤. I'm so excited whenever I get to watch your videos. I love seeing ones that are hanging on your walls. ❤❤❤
I really enjoy your videos! The Off The Wall segment is fun. We all have lots of those “vintage” pieces and it’s nice to see and enjoy them again.
Hi Judy, I just love your videos lots like chatting with an old friend that shares your joy in needlework. So from one Judy to another happy stitching!
I really enjoy the combination of old and new. Thank you!
The DMC sampler is gorgeous as is all your stitching. I am loving seeing some of the older projects. I can’t wait to see the acorn sewing case finished - the colours are beautiful
I really enjoyed your video today. Loved seeing your older wips and your finished sampler tribute to DMC is gorgeous. I remember seeing that pattern back in the day and may even have it amongst all my patterns. I can tell you miss your mom. No matter how old we are, we miss our moms. Mine passed 23 years ago and I still miss her so much. Looking forward to your next update. Take care and happy stitching!
It's a pleasure to listen to you. Love the DMC sampler too. 😊
I love watching your videos, you bring a smile to my face every time!🤗❤
Oh I just love your videos! I have been watching you from the very beginning and just love the wealth of information you give! Thank you so much
Definitely going to use your damp sponge method and looking forward to your next video and hope you will do a segment on cross stitch tricks you have learned over the years! Love your stitching and your husband definitely has excellent ideas on showing your beautiful stitching. Virtual hugs to your pups and I hope your one pup enjoys her school and starts to let your husband have a relaxed walk!
Wonderful stitches by a beautiful lady. Lovely video.
I absolutely adore you! You make me excited to retire and grow into my 70’s!
I love taking time to be with you on floss tube day. Love to see your pieces. Take care
I ❤ your videos. I feel like your are a cherished friend. I'm older than you. 75 and still alive. 😊
That’s funny, it’s nice that your husband enjoys stitching too. He’s very clever. 😂
Your DMC Anniversary piece is AMAZING! I love seeing all of your pieces and hearing your stories.
You are such a delight to watch. Keep it up. You are doing great. 😐👍
ohhhh my goodness…you’re DMC sampler ❣️❣️❣️! LOVE your Bugs Bunny sweatshirt 😃. My mother, best friend, passed away in May 2017, Mother’s Day weekend, and I miss her so much to this very day. We lived next-door to each other, and I was with her every day. She was not a stitcher but we were so very close. I’ll be 69 on July 1st so our birthdays are close & you are NOT old young lady 😉 I absolutely love your videos Judy!!!
You are adorable. I love watching you. I'm currently playing catchup. Its great to hear you talking aboit your life and getting to know you more. Loving your stitching. ❤❤❤
Thanks for the sponge method. Love it. It works. Love your videos.
Hi Judy, love your videos and being a long time stitcher myself, love the memories the older stitches bring. I still love them. Tell Rob I will be consulting with him on some fabric choices 😉 he has some great ideas!
Thank you for showing how we straightened thread in the 90s!! I do t care for Thread Heaven or wax as I feel it does leave a coating on your thread which could discolor. I still have my little container and sponge as well as a small squeeze bottle of water that I use to this day 😊
Wonderful information for the floss. Love Rosie’s sampler.
Ohhh, im so happy. I just took an old Tupperware mini jello cup (or whatever it's called😅), filled it with sponges, and poured some water(probably too much, but it's ok)over them, and put the lid on. Now when im stitching i will be reminded of my mother who had Tupperware parties when we children were little. 💖
Your DMC celebration piece is fantastic!🎉
Thank you for sharing and encouraging us!
Pretty sure my daughter and i could give you a challenge on "The World's Biggest Clutz" title 😊
I just found your channel today and I had a lot of fun stitching while watching your video. I also have a flosstube channel and I have subscribed to you and excited to see more of your stitching!!
I needed to frog tonight and you were wonderful company. My mom would have been 99 this year and she was my best buddy; we went on day trips all the time to quilt shops and craft stores. My father drove so he could take us out to lunch and be included in the fun. I miss them so! Your husband sounds wonderful.
Beautiful projects! 🌻🌻🦋🦋
I love vintage thank you for sharing 😊
You are a delightful lady!
What a wealth of information you have!!! I learned to stitch via TH-cam and just love seeing experienced stitchers show me their tricks and tips. I found you through Brenda and The Serial stitcher…a hoot to watch plus experience. Thanks for sharing !!
Love seeing all your amazing projects! ❤
Hi, Judi! I have a small “sponge box” too! Mine is made from a small round container that holds hearing protectors for people who shoot, like hunters and skeet shooters. You are right, it smoothes your flosses so beautifully, and no more knots! ❤ Another great video, as usual. Happy stitching! ❤
Meline
What a beautiful tribute to your mom! I can tell how much you miss your sweet mom! I hope one day you can find the projects you stitched for her. ❤
Love listening and seeing all your pieces❤. I have my Remember Me started and am loving it!
Always such a pleasure to see your videos. I love the "off the wall" segment. Thats what we all like is to see each others projects and their stash. I too learned the damp sponge from one of the teachers from a Spirit of cross stitch class and it works great especially using two floss threads. It also smooths the threads as some times the cotton fibers get a little hairy looking. I think the thread gets just damp enough when it dries in the fabric it locks its self in with the weave and tightens the stitches up. I too have never had a bleed issue but I am careful and will give the threads a damp test with a paper towel. Happy Birthday to you n your mom.
The quilts in the background are fabulous! I like your little school house finish. Love the Teresa Kogut one, but that's WAY too big for me as a newbie!
I love seeing all your projects. It's so fun to see what other people have done and the stories attached them. You're so very talented and I so appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to share with us. :)
Always delightful to catch up with you.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, I didn't want to use a waxer, afraid of what it would do to the fabric. Now I know I can use your dampening method. I also love your Bugs Bunny Hoodie 🐰
Vielen Dank für das schöne Video. Ich liebe deine vorgestellten Projekte. Liebe Grüße Anne
I so enjoy visiting with you. How nice it would be to have you for a neighbor! Thanks for the sponge tip, will certainly give it a try.
Loved your video and thank you so much for how to fix floss. I will have to find videos on railroading. Hope you have good luck training Rosie such a cute sampler.
GREAT idea Rob! Love looking at all your projects. 😊 ~jeni
Probably most of the ladies should be wearing comfy pants, sweat suits, even pajama-like clothes, lol.
Love your videos! Happy Stitching!
Love your videos. You seem like you would be everyone's best friend.
Always good to watch you!!!
A.) the humor, B.) the stitching, love all of it! Keep up the great flosstubes!
Thanks for showing your beautiful DMC sampler and hall. My mother was also my best friend. I lost her in 2020. I miss her so.
Love the floss tube stitch idea. I think you should stitch a little bunny on the piece the lady is holding ❤
Wow, that's a great idea. I'll have to do that. Thanks so much, I love you ladies so!
Knowing my luck, especially in our humid environment here in Qld, Australia, my little sponge with water will go mouldy.
Nice to see you again Judy! I love the off the wall segment as well as seeing your older projects. Thanks for the tip on how to keep our stitches looking neater. Love your finish! I thought of you this past weekend. I went to Lynn's of Madison for a wonderful couple of hours on Friday and then spent the night with my son, who lives in Madison. Saturday we moved him into a different apartment in Madison. Are you going to do a hashtag for a birthday Sal on Instagram? Take care!
I started stitching in the 1970's and so wish I had continued like you did. Your DMC anniversary piece is stunning! I totally get what you are saying about your mortality, for I'm three years older than you. I'm not monogamous, but I do think about it too and can't imagine leaving behind many, many WIPs. When my husband passed away almost 20 years ago, I didn't remarry for the very reason you don't want to outlive your husband. My mother would have been 100 this July and I just finished stitching What Remains by Blackbird Designs in her memory.
The "What remains" sampler was a wonderful choice for your Mom. I would live to see a picture of it. Did you put her name on it?
Thank you for sharing!
That is so cool!!!! My mom and I have the same birthday also. I'm not usually a monogamous stitcher but my next two projects are gifts with deadlines so I am only working on them. Fun fact I have NO cross stitch finishes in my house. I give them all away.
Thank you for the sponge trick. I’m going to try that! My husband gets my knots out for me and he will be much appreciated. Lol
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So enjoyable!
Thank you for the reminder about a damp sponge. I also knew this from years ago but had forgotten. We also have a couple of things in common. I also was born on my mother’s birthday and I have no children.
Thanks for sharing. It is amazing to find someone who has so much in commen. I know we'd be great friends!
I was so happy to see your video pop up! I think you are the bees knees and love getting to see what you are working on and what you have completed in the past. I had to keep pausing your video to go and add things to my cart!
Good morning Judy....Always good to see you, you keep me company when I do my morning stitching and have coffee. Just put an order in for your shop. The project rolls are wonderful.
Hi Cindy. So very glad you enjoy the videos. It's so much fun doing them, and it really feels like I have everyone in my room with me and we're all stitching together- Sure wish you lived closer and we could REALLY stitch together.
@@Stitchingbunny1127 me too it would be wonderful to reconnect.
Hi Cindy. Thanks for watching and supporting my little business. You remain a wonderful friend, though many years have passed. ❤
You have such wonderful projects, & I keep thinking “I need that”! There’s just never enough hours for all the stitching we want to do! Love the stories about Rob, your mother, & your pups ~ we can definitely feel the love & endearment your heart holds❤️🧵🪡
Judy, Rob’s off the wall pick came from an October 1996 Better Homes & Gardens Cross Stitch & Needlework magazine. Minutes ago, I was looking through my large stack trying to find a haunted house I knew was in 1 of my issues & sure enough there was the DMC 250th anniversary sampler. I took pictures to show you, but I don’t have your email. I just thought that yours was beautiful & then to flip through & find it hours after I watched your video was ironic❤️😂
I so enjoyed this video. Seeing your quilts and sampler on the wall is delightful. I especially like the bottom quilt. It looks like an easy pattern. I commented earlier but wasn’t specific. The Wishing Thorn did a floss tube about 2 back I think and she mentioned waxing of threads and it’s effects on the threads. I tried waxing as I want my thread straight and found I didn’t like it. But oh my your sponge technique! I am going to do it. I have used a glass of water on my table to dampen the floss but this seems much better. I have heard of women ironing their floss and that does not seem efficient use of time. Going to look for a container now and see if I have a new sponge. Also, June is my birthday month too. Mine is the 13th. Thankfully not born on a Friday but a Saturday and yes I have had to work for a living and at the age of 70 still work. And I love it. I am telling you this because I have just heard of a birthday start and want to do that for the first time this year. I thought I would start one with you but Mary Gypson is no longer available. But I have several to choose from and will begin it on my birthday. I will keep you informed!
A Birthday start is very special to me. I always pick a sampler that has touched my heart in some way. Glad to have a fellow June Birthday Girl. Please share your progress of YOUR Birthday sampler with me.
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You make me smile. Love watching you. Look after you Rob he’s a keeper. ❤
The Wishing Thorn mentioned waxing and it’s effect on the color of threads.
She is a very experienced stitcher. I would trust her knowledge.
I love your Off the Wall segment and the DMC Anniversary sampler that you stitched is absolutely stunning. I always enjoy seeing and hearing all about the projects that you've been working on and hearing about your upcoming plans as well. Thank you for another wonderful video. Happy stitching!
Your DMC sampler is beautiful.
When you were talking about Southern Illinois you must be talking about Arcola and Rockome Gardens. I lived in TX at the time but a couple of times I met my mom, daughter and a friend there. They went a lot for they lived in KY so it was close enough to drive easily. I was sorry when they stopped. Eileen Bennett happened to be our favorite to take classes from but there were others that were wonderful too. This was in the '90's. Lovely place to go abd Yoders restaurant was wonderful.
I enjoy your video very much. I have a pillow like the upholstery on your chair.
😊 Scarlett
Hi Scarlett. Yes, it was Rockome Gardens. Always had such a great time there. Thanks foecwatching.
Hi! You are such a wonderful lady, I´m so glad I found you. I´m just 57 years old but already looking for somebody who will adopt all my yarn and books and other stuff. You are such a great sticher, as long as you love what you´re doing, everything is great. I love your motivs and the finished "old" pieces, looking forward to see more. Your husband had a stroke? How long did he need to come up again, did he have paralysis? My ex friend had a very bad stroke last sunday (on his birthday), I took him to rehab centre, but I`m worried. All best to you and your husband, see you next video! Happy stiching!
My Honey was very lucky and didn't have any lingering paralysis. He still has occasional balance issues, but considering he didn't get to the hospital till 3 days later, he's doing wonderful.
Judy! What a lovely video today! Well, they all have been, but you are a natural in front of the camera and I wish you lived in WA state so we could stitch together. Being the same age, we’d have plenty in common. I was wondering if in your years of stitching, you had ever stitched with the Ginny Thompson Flower Threads? And if so, if you might talk about them in one of your vids. They are supposed give an older look to a project like our grandmothers might have stitched with. My husband has ordered me a set for an anniversary present, so I’m excited to get them and try them.
Love your projects and the Off The Wall segment! Oh, and Rosie’s sampler is adorable - I’m sure she’ll do well in obedience training! Dogs love to please their owners! Till next time……..
Hi Susan, thank you for watching. I have used Ginny Thompson flower threads, but its been a while. They are lovely to stitch with and have a very soft appearance. I'll talk about them in my next video, and my "Stitching tips" segment. I think you'll love them. Happy Anniversary and Happy Stitching.
Rosie is precious and I love (and giggle) when I hear how wonderfully supportive and involved your hubby is!
I just love your videos. I could listen to you all day. Your stitching is phenomenal. You are just so talented. Your delivery of your videos makes it so special for your viewers once again, I was so lucky this morning to be able to get another one of your beautiful project bags and Project roll.
LOVE that FlossTube Friends piece! Your husband’s idea is just awesome too! I can’t wait to see the finished project! And……now I feel a little better about my kitted projects in (gasp!) ZipLoc bags. 🤣🤣🤣 I do need more project bags! 😍
That is a great tip about smoothing the floss! I'll have to give it a try since I was a bit hesitant like you are about getting a coating on my floss. Since I enter quite a bit into the fair I am curious to see if it affects my entries in a good way. I love getting to sit and stitch while watching your videos.
The quilts in the background are such a nice addition, to all your beautiful finishes and WIPs. Love your stories.
Loved this video. I liked hearing your stories. Love the stories about your Mother. Wonderful memories. I just turned 71 so we’re about the same age. I hope I can find your project bags. 🦮🌺🌺
I have an older sampler in my dining area. I love it matting and all. I love seeing older ones! Your stitching is beautiful.
We love to see everything you stitched! Always look forward to watching your videos. Just beautiful.
Love the DMC sampler. I'll be waiting on video # 6 😊❤
I love watching your flosstubes. You have so many beautiful projects and ideas. Please keep them coming❤
I LOVE your videos! You are so talented and have so much knowledge to share. I’m going to try your damp sponge technique!
Love all your projects and your discussion about aging I am looking at retiring later this year when I turn 70. No way will I even get time to stitch half what I have😅😅
Hurray!!! A Miss Bunny video!! I'm so glad to grab a beverage, pick up some stitching, and admire your lovely work!
Besides your husband’s suggestion, start teaching him to stitch 🥰🌺
Jude...Thanks for encouraging me to stitch, but I can barely tie my shoes. The curse of the left-handed!
Rob
You are such a beautiful stitcher, both cross stitch and quilting. I have a couple of questions. The quilt on the bottom of your ladder, when you quilted it, did you stitch in the ditch around the squares/rectangles? Or did you just let the meandering in the background be enough?
Cross stitch wise what do you recommend for sewing with metallic thread, the same water dampening process?
I guess that was more than 2 questions. LOL! Thank you.
Let me answer your question....
1. The quilt was professionally done, but she did stitch around the blocks first it seems, then meandered.
2.ive never tried the water dampening method for Metallics, since I don't think it would help. I have used a small knot to tie the floss to the needle at the eye to keep it from slipping off. That helps quite a bit.. Definately use shorter lengths of floss.
@@Stitchingbunny1127 thank you!
Love your Rosie personalization on Little Red Schoolhouse! ❤❤❤ it’s beautiful