Great video Karen. Stitching is lovely as is the quilting. Enjoy both! A wise woman told me when I started quilting that the only thing perfect is God. I remember that whenever I have to "improvise" to correct a missed stitch, etc. Thank you for taking the time to share your work. Until next time.
Belinda, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I appreciate it. I too have heard that comment about perfection. I do really try to always fix my mistakes, though. That is if I can find it. Stay well. Best, K
The house quilt is so fun and lovely! Wow, the Underwater Rhapsody quilt is beautiful; what lovely quilting, satin stitching and gorgeous fabric selection!
Hi Karen. Thank you for sharing your love of cross stitch and quilts. I also do both and have since the 80’s but took a break from cross stitching until a couple of years ago. So many wonderful designers now. I love houses too. I am making a very similar quilt as yours. Thank you for your inspiration. Happy stitching. ❤️🪡🍂 Linnie from The SABLE Stitchers.
Linnie, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I think quilting and cross stitching go together very well. Big projects, and small projects. Perfect balance. I look forward to your next video. Stay well. Best, K
I really enjoy your channel. I used to be a monogamous stitcher when I first started stitching way back in the 80's as a teenager. Flosstube has revolutionized my stitching! I am also a quilter. I am learning so much from you Thanks so much
Jodi, Thank you for your comment on my video. I agree with you. Flosstube has totally changed my understanding of the cross stitch world. I have discovered so much on Flosstube. I am glad that you feel you are learning from me. If there is anything specific that you would like to see, please let me know. See you next time. Best, K
Another enjoyable video, with lots of pretty stitching and quilting. I am enthralled with your Seaside Rhapsody quilt. So enjoyed seeing the closeup pics and love how you incorporated a stingray, jellyfish, squid etc. into it. Take care and happy stitching.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my video. I am happy to know that you enjoyed seeing the Underwater Rhapsody quilt closeup. See you next time. Best, K
Karen, another awesome video and unbelievable stitching! I’m just in awe! I’m drawn and love to do houses as well. Love, love your cross stitch and quilts! Thank you for sharing your gift!
I'm a quilter, too, and love seeing your quilts and your samplers. I would add Jean Farish as a floss tube to watch for tips and beginner's tutorials. Also, look at what's in the can of the spray aging solution. I cringe inside when I hear that people are using that, after all the work and trouble to use acid-free products to FFO!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I appreciate it. I will add Jean Farish to my list of resources for beginning stitchers. Thank you for the caution about the spray. Stay well. Best, K
@@karenmaloley1750 I just remember seeing quilts that had been marked with the blue disappearing ink markers. the ink did disappear, but sadly, over time, so did the fabric that had been marked. I have heard Jacob mention that he planned to dip his completed project in a tea or coffee solution. that would work unless there's a concern about the dyes in the floss running. yikes! i hope you keep us apprised on what you decide to do!
@@treetopstitcher That makes sense. I understand your concern. I am always very careful about anything I put on my projects, whether quilting or cross stitch. Thanks for being vigilant.
Hi from Switzerland. I’m not a quilter but absolutely love looking at them so thanks for sharing. Your quilts are beautiful and you can see how much thought went into making them. Love the idea of hiding something in them. Beautiful stitching as well :) . Looking forward to the next update, Sibylle
Sibylle, Thank you so much for taking time to make a comment. I am thrilled that I have an international audience. I appreciate your comment on the quilt. Stay well. Best, K
I have loved watching your floss tubes. I have been a quilter for over twenty five years and have come back to cross stitching during the last two years. Your stitching is just amazing. I would love to see stitch’s for a beginner as I only stitch on Aida, I am very intimidated by the linen but love the look. I have watched Jean Farrish videos but would love to watch another. I also love The Nightly Stitcher. Thank you for showing your quilts.
Catherine, Thank you so much for your comment. I am keeping track of the comments that indicate a wish for beginner videos. Don't feel shamed by stitching on Aida. All fabrics are equally legitimate. It depends on the look you want for your project. I bow down to the expertise of Jean Farrish. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Hi Karen! I just started watching your videos. I’m really enjoying your presentation style. Your stitching is lovely and your quilts - oh my! I was totally mesmerized by the house quilt. Those teeny tiny little houses! I also like house motifs-and baskets. NWP published a booklet on baskets earlier this year. I believe their 2023 publication will be on houses. 😊 Thanks for the great videos!
Janet, Thank you so much for you comment on my videos. I appreciate the heads up that NWP will be having a publication on houses. That is something to look forward to. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thank you so much for your comment. I am keeping track of requests for tutorials. Thank you so much for the comment. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thanks for sharing I enjoyed your video! I love house quilts too! Lol stitching over another color floss to fix a mistake or to just make a change is perfectly okay! It's a great time saver and can sometimes prevent damaging your piece. I've been known to do that myself. I once had an extra stitch that had to go away. It looked bad but taking it out would require also removing many other stitches so wallah I stitched over it with floss that matched the fabric! It disappeared and I happily stitched on! Oh when stuffing a pillow with a split in the back with lizard litter I start stitching the opening closed as I stuff so as I am just about finished stuffing I only have a hole big enough to fit the funnel into which allows me to really top off the filling.
Carla, Thank you for your supportive comment. I appreciate knowing that others have stitched over mistakes. I wish I had known your method for closing the back of a pillow when stuffing with lizard litter. You are very clever. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Great podcast Karen…you cross stitching is impeccable…I like how you handled the error on Red Bird Sampler…perfect recovery…your previous stitches were beautiful…I admire Prairie Schooler patterns…the Building Houses from scraps is awesome…your children will always love the “I Spy” feature…loved the explanation of the quilt wall…and your close up of the sea quilt…be well, wishing you the best, and happy stitching…PS can I borrow your husband when I want to purchase frames…lol…❤❤
Loretta, You are funny. I keep Mr. Enabler on a short leash and refuse to loan him out. Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my video. I am happy to know that you enjoyed what you saw. See you next time. Best, K
Joanne, I am so happy that you are seeing some of my past videos. Thank you so much for the compliment on the House quilt. That was fun. See you next time. Best, K
Enjoyed your video very much and yes a beginning stitching tutorial especially on starting stoping when toy have a single stitch would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time and sharing your stitching.
Kay, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I am keeping track of comments on tutorial requests. I really appreciate your input. It looks like this will be a go. Stay well. Best, K
I have watched all of your videos so far and have enjoyed them! I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you for the close up of the Underwater Quilt. You do amazing work. Have a good time at B&N in Lexington. I am fortunate to have the B&N in my town and I meet with a group of stitchers every Tuesday morning and then of course we go out to lunch. As President of my local Quilt Guild, I can attest that there are longarm quilters as members who will quilt for us and the general public. Rose Aida Featherstone was also my birthday start in February. I bought the kit from Hobby House Needlecrafts and it came with Soie d'Alger silks. They are a dream to stitch with.
Sherry, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I appreciate the compliment more than I can express. We have a lot in common. We seem to be drawn to the same projects. I hope you will stop by again. Stay well. Best, K
Wendy, I am so glad that you heard something that is new to you and that you will try. Let me know how that works for you. I have found that is has really helped to keep me getting things done. Stay well. Best, K
Hi Karen! I'm so thrilled your video popped up on my feed!! You're such a lovely gal and I feel like I know you already!! Your quilting and cross stitching is exquisite and I know I'm going to learn a lot from you. You have a unique style which is so refreshing! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to make your videos... I appreciate it so much. Take care. Hugs 🤗
Dawn, How nice to meet you. I am happy that the video popped up on your feed too. I have no idea how the TH-cam algorithms work, but apparently they know what they are doing. Your comment is so sweet. Thank you. I do feel like I am talking to a friend while filming, except I never let the friend get a word in. Ha. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thanks so much for another informative and inspiring FT! Loved all your projects -thanks for sharing your project bags. I’ve made several and I know what you mean about the weight of the vinyl - I harvested vinyl from the bags that held comforters and sheet sets and found it’s not very robust, but still works, as you say! Your quilts are wonderful and I agree about houses - they are inherent in quilters and also now in stitcheries as well. Enjoyed so much!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. Like you, I am a scavenger. If I had thought of it, I might have used those bags for project bags. Thanks for giving me the heads up that they are not great. I always save them and use them to keep my quilt projects on my shelf (top, backing, binding) so they stay together and don't get dusty. I appreciate your compliment on my quilts. Thanks for stopping by. Best, K
The FQS SAL has been fun. I made my project bags with all fabric, no vinyl, yet was thinking of making one with vinyl, so thanks for the tip to get the heavier one. If I try the lizard litter, I'm thinking put some it for the weight, line my cross stitch, and the rest use with fiber-fil. Pennies sound good to use. Haaa , My DMC floss chart only goes up to I think 3799, and I keep saying I gotta get a new one! Love the quilt! WOW!!! 365, it's beautiful!! Cool dragon fly add.
Welcome back, Dee. I really like the vinyl front project bags. For the stand ups, I use fiber fill in the top part and then switch to lizard litter to put more weight toward the bottom. Those DMC charts are pricey, so I understand your hesitancy to invest in a new one. Thanks for your comment on the close up of Underwater Rhapsody. Stay well. Best, K
I thought I'd check out your Flosstube after Carol (Saltbox Stitcher) mentioned you. I've been binge-watching you today while stitching. I love your stitching and quilting projects and will definitely be watching your Flosstube regularly.
I missed out on the bird club so hopefully she will release the patterns later , love stitching birds. Thank you for the heads up on The Red Bird Sampler , I need to look at mine!! Your house quilt is amazing!! 7000 plus pieces??🙀. The video of the fish quilt was jaw dropping... absolutely gorgeous!!
Karen, I have found my soul sister stitcher. I’ve never heard anyone say that instead of frogging they just stitched over the area that needed correction. Good for you! Someone once told me that if I can live with it....just leave it...and so I do. Just had to tell you that before I watch the rest of the video 🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼
Jane, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I really went against my nature by stitching over a mistake and not correcting it. Maybe I will get more comfortable with that as time goes by. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Hi Karen, recently found you and thoroughly enjoying your videos. Fantastic stitching and sewing. Your videos are very professional and I love the content. Your voice is lovely. Keep up the wonderful work 😍👍
Thank you for providing more project bag info. Your finishing is excellent. Love the linen you used for the Prairie Schooler stand-ups. Please share the color.
Hi Karen!! I just found you and watched all three videos! You’ve done a lovely job and I’ll be watching more as they come out. I wanted to mention to you (if I’m not too late) that I also stitched Something Wicked. I fell in love with the frame on the chart so I called the company that was listed on the chart. They were awesome. They took the measurements from me and I received the frame in a week. I don’t recall the price but I remember thinking it was reasonable!! Check them out if you want to frame instead of standing up!! Happy stitching to you 😊
Becky, Thank you so much for your kind comment on my videos. I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you for the information about the frame for Something Wicked. I might try that, but will need to wait a bit. I am at the point where Mr. Enabler says I need to stop ordering because we are getting closer to going to FL. I don't want anything to get caught in the black hole called mail forwarding. That is a nightmare. So happy to know that you will stop by again. Best, K
Hello my name is Marianne and I'm from South Jersey your quilt with the houses on it is amazing I send my quotes to be quoted at Old City quilts in Burlington City New Jersey they do a fantastic job and I also send my quilt tops to piece by piece in Biloxi Mississippi and they do a wonderful just some information have a great day thank you for sharing
There are some really great beginning cross stitch videos online already including Caterpillar Cross Stitch and Fat Quarter Shop, Keep up the good work!
Thank you for letting me know about the beginning cross stitch tutorials that are already available. There's no need to reinvent the wheel. Stay well. Best, K
I really enjoy your Flosstube, and how you combine cross stitch and quilting. I’ve been doing both since the mid 1980’s, put my xstitch away for years and just picked it up again a few years ago. I mainly quilt in my sewing room during the day, and stitch every evening. Love my retirement!
Jeanne, Thank you for commenting on my video. I agree that quilting and cross stitch go together very well. Like you, I really enjoy retirement. I don't know how I had time to work. Stay well. Best, K
Thank you so much for your comment. I think we figured out the volume, but at the same time we lost clarity in the video. It's always something. Hope you will stop by again. Stay well. Best, K
Hi Karen. I broke down a few months ago and invested in a DMC color card and it has been well worth it. I have used it a lot to compare a color on a pattern picture and find a DMC to match it. I just used it yesterday actually as I was starting a new cross stitch and had a partial skein of an overdyed floss that was supposed to be used but there wasn’t enough. I put a strand of it over the red row in the DMC color card and found a near perfect match! I don’t have a LNS anywhere near me so the DMC color card has been very useful. See you next time. 😊
Thank you so much for your comment. I am looking forward to being able to use the DMC card as you have used it. I am confident that it will be very helpful. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thank you for your comment. So happy that you will find a good use for drapery weights that you already have. I purchased mine for that finishing project. Hope so much that you will stop by again. Best, K
Wow! That house quilt is amazing! I can't ever keep up with make-alongs regardless of the craft - way too many squirrel moments, although, to toot my own horn, I'm really good at start-alongs! Haha!
Karen, another great video and enjoy seeing your cross stitch and quilts as I do both also. Funny, I was making a project bag today to house my Mighty Acorn cross stitch to begin soon like yours! I also used to blog a few years back as a quilter and began the house quilt but didn’t keep up with it. You made an amazing quilt!! Thanks again and I know you will enjoy the DMC floss chart - I use mine frequently!!
Judith, Thank you for commenting on my video. What a coincidence that we are both starting Mighty Acorn at the same time. I have to get the last remaining threads so I can get going on it. I appreciate your compliment more than I can say. Stay well. Best, K
Thank you for commenting on my video. Thanks for the confirmation about the usefulness of the chart. I am hoping that it will help me. Stop by again. Best, K
Thank you for your comment on my video. After filming I remembered that the name of Susan Ache's pattern was Little Quaker Halloween. I am flattered that you have added to your wish list based on my projects. Does that mean I am an enabler? Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Your stitching and your quilts are beautiful! Love that you made a seek and find on your house quilt. Your grandchildren will always have fond memories of searching over that quilt. Blessings!
Thank you for your comment. I agree. We used iMovie to solve the volume problem, but when we saved the video, it was automatically changed to QuickTime at a lower resolution. One thing always leads to another doesn't it? We will continue trying to get into a good groove. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
I am so happy to see your fabulous stitching and HOUSE quilt!!!!!! I almost did that challenge back in 2014??? But I did not. Your quilt is beautiful. I loved stitching with you today!!! So excited that you are meeting new stitching friends in your area.
Susan, Thank you so much for stopping by. The house theme was fun to put together, inspired by you. I am really looking forward to the in person meet up. Stay well. Best, K
The house quilt is nothing short of amazing. The fish quilt, too! Kaffe F. fabric was perfect for it! Also not sure if you knew that most of Kathy Barrick, Carriage House and Liz Matthew’s charts use NPI so if you have any of those you could try the called for NPI. I placed a sizable order for NPI with Fat Quarter Shop yesterday. Thanks for the heads up!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. Also, thanks for letting me know that Kathy Barrick, Carriage House, and Liz Matthews call for NPI. I always admire their charts, but the never rise to the top of my must have list. I need to expand my roster of designers. So happy you could take advantage of that sale. Stop by again. Best, K
Thank you Karen for another wonderful video. Your stitching is beautiful & I love your finishes. I had the frog pay a visit today on my work so I was very happy to put it down & immerse myself in your work. Underwater Rhapsody is just magnificent, I loved seeing the detail. Take care, best wishes from 🇮🇪
Anne, Thank you so much for visiting again. I hate when froggy comes a'courtin. Sorry for you. So happy to hear that you liked what you saw. Always let me know if you want more information or closeups. Stay well. Best, K
Love your houses quilt! The cat is the perfect touch. I have to admit I’ve covered stitches with the correct color many times. I rarely stitch with two threads anymore so it is usually easy to get away with.
Thanks for stopping by again. I appreciate knowing that I am not the only one who has covered stitches to avoid ripping out. I keep having your Simple Harmony box on my brain. I think I am going to have to do it. You are an inspiration. Stay well. Best, K
Oh my GOODNESS that house quilt! Just breathtaking ! Wow! I’m sitting here stitching a project in a red Soie d’alger silk thread ! It IS like butter to use but honestly I still love good old DMC a lot! Thanks for the great Flosstube! See ya next time!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. If my resources were unlimited, I would dive headfirst into the world of silk, but I am so happy that DMC gives a great looking finish. I appreciate your compliment more than I can say. Stay well. Best, K
The closeups of those fish is amazing! Your color and pattern choices are gorgeous. And the dragonfly brings it alive. Can't wait to meet you on the 4th!
You are doing great on the Helene Schnoor sampler! And your quilts are absolutely stunning! You should be teaching yourself! Especially with your background in education! Thank you for mentioning my booklet too.
Judy, I am enjoying stitching Helene Schnoor. Thank you for the compliment on my quilts. I am having fun with Flosstube even though technology isn't my friend. Stay well. Best, K
Really enjoyed watching your video and all your finishes, especially the Halloween projects. Your quilts are absolutely stunning! I have never seen quilts with so much detail! They are really really pretty! Hope your cross stitch meet up goes well and have a great stitching week-end!!
Your cross stitch is plentiful for only just starting stitching a few years ago. Very beautiful things. Love your quilting also. The details on the underwater quilt are very beautiful and I love all of the houses. I am so glad you are sharing your talents with us.
As a beginning stitcher, I would appreciate tips on stitching multiple colors within a small motif. Your quilts are amazing. Your work is stunning. Thank you for sharing.
Susan, Thank you so much for commenting on my video. I am keeping a list of ideas for lessons for beginners, so I appreciate your idea. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Norma, I am thrilled to hear that you are planning to attend the face to face meeting on Tuesday. Thank you so much for your comment on my house quilt. See you soon. Best, K
I sure do love your videos, I lOVE cross stitch but really LIKE quilting so you are such fun because I get a dose of each. How in the world do you get all this done?….
Pam, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. Remember, the quilts I show are the result of years of sewing. I came back to cross stitch in 2019, so I have accumulated quite a bit. I do hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Karen, thank you for another video. You certainly are a prolific stitcher. To answer your inquiry regarding you making a beginners video, I feel we can't have too many of those because we can always learn new ways of doing things...and I feel the same way about Stitch With Me Videos. If I could watch you stitch and just pick up one thing that would increase my speed, that would be great. Mind you, the fun is in the journey I do believe, but it wouldn't hurt to have the fun go a little faster!. I am particularly slow due to Rheumatoid Arthritis but I'll be darned if I let it put me out of commission when it comes to stitching or knitting!!! Keep putting out the videos...I love them!
Sue, Thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate your thoughtful comment about a beginner video. I also think I am a slow stitcher, but Oh my goodness, I am not dealing with RA. Good for you to keep going. Stay well. Best, K
Your cross-stitch finishes ,are just so beautiful.l am in Australia and l don’t go in for Halloween ,but your finishes are just great .you are such a talented lady .thankyou for showing your beautiful work ,and your quilt is stunning .🥰
Your quilts are just stunning! I couldn't believe all of the details in your Underwater Rhapsody quilt! I really enjoy seeing all of your stitching and hearing you talk about it😊
Maureen, Thank you so much for your comment. I am so happy that you enjoyed seeing Underwater Rhapsody. It was really fun to make. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Barbara, Thank you for your comment. Oh my heavens! No, I did not piece this by hand. It was machine pieced. Thank you for thinking I have that much talent. Stay well. Best, K
I am sorry that I do not know the company. It was 32 ct Sweet Pea. I think I purchased it from Lindy Stitches, but I could be wrong about that. Sorry. Best, K
I just found your channel and have a question about your stitching setup. Do you use a magnifier since you stitch on high count fabric? What type lighting do you use?
Hi Barbara, Thank you so much for your question. I use a Brightech floor lamp with magnifier that I bought from Amazon. I just looked it up. It has gone up a bit since I bought, now $119. There are all kinds of styles so I am sure you can find one that works for your setup. I am so happy that you stumbled on my channel. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Beautiful work, Karen! The Underwater Rhapsody is a masterpiece! Did you enter that piece into the fair? I hope your place in Florida is safe for when you return. Take care and thanks for sharing your lovely stitches and quilts!
Deb, Thanks so much for your comment. I had planned to enter it in the state fair this year, but we had a family trip that occurred at the same time, so I couldn't enter it. I am planning to enter it in the state fair next year. Thank you for your good wishes on our FL home. The first and best news from our park is that all residents who remained during the storm are well. People in our park are making assessments from the exterior and will let us snowbirds what they see from the outside. The basic comment so far is that there is much less tree debris, siding and insulation debris than from earlier storms. Most, so far, seem to be car port roofs and sunrooms. We haven't heard specifically about our place, but should hear soon. Thank you so much for your concern. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Glad for another of your videos. We went out of state to our daughter’s to avoid the hurricane. Our home survived with no problems but some of our neighbors had some damage. I hope your house survived in tact. ❤
Karen, I am so happy that you got out of the storms path. The first and best news from our park is that all residents who remained during the storm are well. People in our park are making assessments from the exterior and will let us snowbirds what they see from the outside. The basic comment so far is that there is much less tree debris, siding and insulation debris than from earlier storms. Most, so far, seem to be car port roofs and sunrooms. We haven't heard specifically about our place, but should hear soon. Stay well. Best, K
Great video Karen! your work is gorgeous and you are a speedy stitcher! I'm not a quilter but I loved seeing the detail of Houses, Houses, Houses (I LOVE Houses & Schoolhouses,,,,check out my last name & I retired from 32 1/2 years working for our local school system). The details of your Underwater Rhapsody Quilt was so fascinating and so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your time & talents with us! Prayers for your friends in Florida, I have family there and it is hard to see the devastation on the news shows of the worst hit locations.
Barbara, Thank you for your wonderful comment on my video. We have a lot in common, educators who love stitching. I appreciate your compliment on the Underwater Rhapsody quilt. Thank you also for the comment about Florida. I am heartbroken for those who were hit hard. Everyone I know is safe. Neighbors did a walk around of our place and report that there is no apparent damage. Power came back on Sunday. I so hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Barb, I outed myself. I have never done that before, but I think I felt it was OK because it wasn't really my mistake. Is that over rationalizing? Thanks for checking out the video. Best, K
I love how your outfits coordinate with the quilts behind you. I also love that you found some nearby stitchers. That's lovely. Just love your channel. Keep up the wonderful and inspiring work !
Wendy, I didn't notice that my clothing was coordinating with my quilts. Now I wonder if I should purposely coordinate, or purposely not coordinate. I won't be able to get that out of my head. Thank you for your supportive comment on my videos. Stay well. Best, K
Ohhh, Love,love your quilt!!! I Love houses as well!!! Just Amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing!!! What a treat!!!! The hours !!! Ohhh, my!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for taking time to comment on my video. Happy to know that you enjoyed what you saw. See you next time. Best, K
Great video Karen. Stitching is lovely as is the quilting. Enjoy both! A wise woman told me when I started quilting that the only thing perfect is God. I remember that whenever I have to "improvise" to correct a missed stitch, etc. Thank you for taking the time to share your work. Until next time.
Belinda, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I appreciate it. I too have heard that comment about perfection. I do really try to always fix my mistakes, though. That is if I can find it. Stay well. Best, K
The house quilt is so fun and lovely! Wow, the Underwater Rhapsody quilt is beautiful; what lovely quilting, satin stitching and gorgeous fabric selection!
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I am so happy that you have viewed some of my previous videos. Happy Stitching. Best, K
Hi Karen. Thank you for sharing your love of cross stitch and quilts. I also do both and have since the 80’s but took a break from cross stitching until a couple of years ago. So many wonderful designers now. I love houses too. I am making a very similar quilt as yours. Thank you for your inspiration. Happy stitching. ❤️🪡🍂 Linnie from The SABLE Stitchers.
Linnie, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I think quilting and cross stitching go together very well. Big projects, and small projects. Perfect balance. I look forward to your next video. Stay well. Best, K
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I really enjoy your channel. I used to be a monogamous stitcher when I first started stitching way back in the 80's as a teenager. Flosstube has revolutionized my stitching! I am also a quilter. I am learning so much from you
Thanks so much
Jodi, Thank you for your comment on my video. I agree with you. Flosstube has totally changed my understanding of the cross stitch world. I have discovered so much on Flosstube. I am glad that you feel you are learning from me. If there is anything specific that you would like to see, please let me know. See you next time. Best, K
love seeing you...
Thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate it. Best, K
I have really enjoyed your videos; thank you for sharing your stitching and quilting with us!
Thank you for your comment. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Another enjoyable video, with lots of pretty stitching and quilting. I am enthralled with your Seaside Rhapsody quilt. So enjoyed seeing the closeup pics and love how you incorporated a stingray, jellyfish, squid etc. into it. Take care and happy stitching.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my video. I am happy to know that you enjoyed seeing the Underwater Rhapsody quilt closeup. See you next time. Best, K
Karen, another awesome video and unbelievable stitching! I’m just in awe!
I’m drawn and love to do houses as well. Love, love your cross stitch and quilts! Thank you for sharing your gift!
Karen, Thank you so much for your supportive comment. I really appreciate it. Stay well. Best, K
Just love all your houses...quite a few there! Nice stitches and looks like you keep very busy...thanks for sharing
Gail, I am so happy that you enjoyed what you saw. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
I'm a quilter, too, and love seeing your quilts and your samplers. I would add Jean Farish as a floss tube to watch for tips and beginner's tutorials. Also, look at what's in the can of the spray aging solution. I cringe inside when I hear that people are using that, after all the work and trouble to use acid-free products to FFO!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I appreciate it. I will add Jean Farish to my list of resources for beginning stitchers. Thank you for the caution about the spray. Stay well. Best, K
@@karenmaloley1750 I just remember seeing quilts that had been marked with the blue disappearing ink markers. the ink did disappear, but sadly, over time, so did the fabric that had been marked. I have heard Jacob mention that he planned to dip his completed project in a tea or coffee solution. that would work unless there's a concern about the dyes in the floss running. yikes! i hope you keep us apprised on what you decide to do!
@@treetopstitcher That makes sense. I understand your concern. I am always very careful about anything I put on my projects, whether quilting or cross stitch. Thanks for being vigilant.
Hi from Switzerland. I’m not a quilter but absolutely love looking at them so thanks for sharing. Your quilts are beautiful and you can see how much thought went into making them. Love the idea of hiding something in them. Beautiful stitching as well :) . Looking forward to the next update, Sibylle
Sibylle, Thank you so much for taking time to make a comment. I am thrilled that I have an international audience. I appreciate your comment on the quilt. Stay well. Best, K
I have loved watching your floss tubes. I have been a quilter for over twenty five years and have come back to cross stitching during the last two years. Your stitching is just amazing. I would love to see stitch’s for a beginner as I only stitch on Aida, I am very intimidated by the linen but love the look. I have watched Jean Farrish videos but would love to watch another. I also love The Nightly Stitcher. Thank you for showing your quilts.
Catherine, Thank you so much for your comment. I am keeping track of the comments that indicate a wish for beginner videos. Don't feel shamed by stitching on Aida. All fabrics are equally legitimate. It depends on the look you want for your project. I bow down to the expertise of Jean Farrish. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Wow love the fish quilt details
Thank you so much for the compliment. Best, K
Thanks for another wonderful video. You do fabulous work and I thank you for sharing all the details!
Thank you so much for your comment. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Hi Karen! I just started watching your videos. I’m really enjoying your presentation style. Your stitching is lovely and your quilts - oh my! I was totally mesmerized by the house quilt. Those teeny tiny little houses! I also like house motifs-and baskets. NWP published a booklet on baskets earlier this year. I believe their 2023 publication will be on houses. 😊 Thanks for the great videos!
Janet, Thank you so much for you comment on my videos. I appreciate the heads up that NWP will be having a publication on houses. That is something to look forward to. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
@@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947 Absolutely! I’ve subscribed and turned on notifications. I’ll be back!
Yes please give a basic tutorial especially addressing beginning and stopping a single stitch. Thank you for sharing your stitching
Thank you so much for your comment. I am keeping track of requests for tutorials. Thank you so much for the comment. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thanks for sharing I enjoyed your video! I love house quilts too! Lol stitching over another color floss to fix a mistake or to just make a change is perfectly okay! It's a great time saver and can sometimes prevent damaging your piece. I've been known to do that myself. I once had an extra stitch that had to go away. It looked bad but taking it out would require also removing many other stitches so wallah I stitched over it with floss that matched the fabric! It disappeared and I happily stitched on! Oh when stuffing a pillow with a split in the back with lizard litter I start stitching the opening closed as I stuff so as I am just about finished stuffing I only have a hole big enough to fit the funnel into which allows me to really top off the filling.
Carla, Thank you for your supportive comment. I appreciate knowing that others have stitched over mistakes. I wish I had known your method for closing the back of a pillow when stuffing with lizard litter. You are very clever. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Great podcast Karen…you cross stitching is impeccable…I like how you handled the error on Red Bird Sampler…perfect recovery…your previous stitches were beautiful…I admire Prairie Schooler patterns…the Building Houses from scraps is awesome…your children will always love the “I Spy” feature…loved the explanation of the quilt wall…and your close up of the sea quilt…be well, wishing you the best, and happy stitching…PS can I borrow your husband when I want to purchase frames…lol…❤❤
Loretta, You are funny. I keep Mr. Enabler on a short leash and refuse to loan him out. Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my video. I am happy to know that you enjoyed what you saw. See you next time. Best, K
I love compaion pieces too
Thank you so much for commenting on my FT. I appreciate it. Best, K
Karen that Houses Houses Houses quilt is amazing. Oh I love it! I’m really enjoying going through your videos.
Joanne, I am so happy that you are seeing some of my past videos. Thank you so much for the compliment on the House quilt. That was fun. See you next time. Best, K
Enjoyed your video very much and yes a beginning stitching tutorial especially on starting stoping when toy have a single stitch would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time and sharing your stitching.
Kay, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I am keeping track of comments on tutorial requests. I really appreciate your input. It looks like this will be a go. Stay well. Best, K
I have watched all of your videos so far and have enjoyed them! I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you for the close up of the Underwater Quilt. You do amazing work. Have a good time at B&N in Lexington. I am fortunate to have the B&N in my town and I meet with a group of stitchers every Tuesday morning and then of course we go out to lunch. As President of my local Quilt Guild, I can attest that there are longarm quilters as members who will quilt for us and the general public. Rose Aida Featherstone was also my birthday start in February. I bought the kit from Hobby House Needlecrafts and it came with Soie d'Alger silks. They are a dream to stitch with.
Sherry, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I appreciate the compliment more than I can express. We have a lot in common. We seem to be drawn to the same projects. I hope you will stop by again. Stay well. Best, K
You do a great job with your videos. So glad I found you!
Mary, Thank you so much for your kind compliment. Stay well. Best, K
Thank you so much for the fish quilt close-ups! That is simply magnificent. I love all the added details. :-)
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
I also really like your oldest WIP as focus piece idea, and am incorporating that in my own work.
Wendy, I am so glad that you heard something that is new to you and that you will try. Let me know how that works for you. I have found that is has really helped to keep me getting things done. Stay well. Best, K
Hi Karen! I'm so thrilled your video popped up on my feed!! You're such a lovely gal and I feel like I know you already!! Your quilting and cross stitching is exquisite and I know I'm going to learn a lot from you. You have a unique style which is so refreshing! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to make your videos... I appreciate it so much. Take care. Hugs 🤗
Dawn, How nice to meet you. I am happy that the video popped up on your feed too. I have no idea how the TH-cam algorithms work, but apparently they know what they are doing. Your comment is so sweet. Thank you. I do feel like I am talking to a friend while filming, except I never let the friend get a word in. Ha. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thanks so much for another informative and inspiring FT! Loved all your projects -thanks for sharing your project bags. I’ve made several and I know what you mean about the weight of the vinyl - I harvested vinyl from the bags that held comforters and sheet sets and found it’s not very robust, but still works, as you say! Your quilts are wonderful and I agree about houses - they are inherent in quilters and also now in stitcheries as well. Enjoyed so much!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. Like you, I am a scavenger. If I had thought of it, I might have used those bags for project bags. Thanks for giving me the heads up that they are not great. I always save them and use them to keep my quilt projects on my shelf (top, backing, binding) so they stay together and don't get dusty. I appreciate your compliment on my quilts. Thanks for stopping by. Best, K
The FQS SAL has been fun. I made my project bags with all fabric, no vinyl, yet was thinking of making one with vinyl, so thanks for the tip to get the heavier one. If I try the lizard litter, I'm thinking put some it for the weight, line my cross stitch, and the rest use with fiber-fil. Pennies sound good to use. Haaa , My DMC floss chart only goes up to I think 3799, and I keep saying I gotta get a new one! Love the quilt! WOW!!! 365, it's beautiful!! Cool dragon fly add.
Welcome back, Dee. I really like the vinyl front project bags. For the stand ups, I use fiber fill in the top part and then switch to lizard litter to put more weight toward the bottom. Those DMC charts are pricey, so I understand your hesitancy to invest in a new one. Thanks for your comment on the close up of Underwater Rhapsody. Stay well. Best, K
Your quilts are beautiful!!!! Thank you for showing a close up on Underwater Rhapsody. Love your samplers, too!
Hi Grace. Thanks for stopping by. Stay well. Best, K
I thought I'd check out your Flosstube after Carol (Saltbox Stitcher) mentioned you. I've been binge-watching you today while stitching. I love your stitching and quilting projects and will definitely be watching your Flosstube regularly.
Rita, Thank you for your comment. I was gobsmacked when Carol mentioned my channel. What a compliment. I appreciate your support. Best, K
Enjoy your videos. Love all your cross stitch, but your quilts are amazing.!!!!
Betty, Thank you so much for your comment. I am so appreciative. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
I missed out on the bird club so hopefully she will release the patterns later , love stitching birds. Thank you for the heads up on The Red Bird Sampler , I need to look at mine!! Your house quilt is amazing!! 7000 plus pieces??🙀. The video of the fish quilt was jaw dropping... absolutely gorgeous!!
Thank you so much for taking time to comment on my video. I am so happy that you enjoyed what you saw. See you next time. Best, K
Karen,
I have found my soul sister stitcher. I’ve never heard anyone say that instead of frogging they just stitched over the area that needed correction. Good for you! Someone once told me that if I can live with it....just leave it...and so I do. Just had to tell you that before I watch the rest of the video 🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼
Jane, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I really went against my nature by stitching over a mistake and not correcting it. Maybe I will get more comfortable with that as time goes by. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Hi Karen, recently found you and thoroughly enjoying your videos. Fantastic stitching and sewing. Your videos are very professional and I love the content. Your voice is lovely. Keep up the wonderful work 😍👍
Gloria, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I hope you will stop by again. Stay well. Best, K
Very enjoyable video loved it all Thankyou for sharing 👍🪡🇳🇿
Thank you for your comment on my video. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thank you for providing more project bag info. Your finishing is excellent. Love the linen you used for the Prairie Schooler stand-ups. Please share the color.
The linen for the PS Pumpkins pattern was 32 ct Wichelt linen, Halloween. I purchased it from an Etsy shop. Hope you can find some. Best, K
Really loved seeing your Halloween finishes!!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
What a great addition to the Flosstube community you are! I have thoroughly enjoyed all of your videos. Looking forward to viewing the next one!
Lynda, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I am so happy to know that you liked what you saw. Stay well. Best, K
Hi Karen!! I just found you and watched all three videos! You’ve done a lovely job and I’ll be watching more as they come out. I wanted to mention to you (if I’m not too late) that I also stitched Something Wicked. I fell in love with the frame on the chart so I called the company that was listed on the chart. They were awesome. They took the measurements from me and I received the frame in a week. I don’t recall the price but I remember thinking it was reasonable!! Check them out if you want to frame instead of standing up!! Happy stitching to you 😊
Becky, Thank you so much for your kind comment on my videos. I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you for the information about the frame for Something Wicked. I might try that, but will need to wait a bit. I am at the point where Mr. Enabler says I need to stop ordering because we are getting closer to going to FL. I don't want anything to get caught in the black hole called mail forwarding. That is a nightmare. So happy to know that you will stop by again. Best, K
Thank you for sharing your stitching and amazing quilting, Karen.
Sarah, Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I have subscribed to your channel too! Stay well. Best, K
I enjoy seeing your cross stitch
Thank you for sharing.
The Tornado by fox and rabbit was a Great choice for your Halloween Quaker sampler
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Hello my name is Marianne and I'm from South Jersey your quilt with the houses on it is amazing I send my quotes to be quoted at Old City quilts in Burlington City New Jersey they do a fantastic job and I also send my quilt tops to piece by piece in Biloxi Mississippi and they do a wonderful just some information have a great day thank you for sharing
Aren't we glad that there are good options out there? Not everyone can quilt their own quilts. Stay well. Best, K
There are some really great beginning cross stitch videos online already including Caterpillar Cross Stitch and Fat Quarter Shop, Keep up the good work!
Thank you for letting me know about the beginning cross stitch tutorials that are already available. There's no need to reinvent the wheel. Stay well. Best, K
I really enjoy your Flosstube, and how you combine cross stitch and quilting. I’ve been doing both since the mid 1980’s, put my xstitch away for years and just picked it up again a few years ago. I mainly quilt in my sewing room during the day, and stitch every evening. Love my retirement!
Jeanne, Thank you for commenting on my video. I agree that quilting and cross stitch go together very well. Like you, I really enjoy retirement. I don't know how I had time to work. Stay well. Best, K
Great video. Great volume. Great stitching. Great Lady. Thanks so much. Love that quilt
Thank you so much for your comment. I think we figured out the volume, but at the same time we lost clarity in the video. It's always something. Hope you will stop by again. Stay well. Best, K
Hi Karen. I broke down a few months ago and invested in a DMC color card and it has been well worth it. I have used it a lot to compare a color on a pattern picture and find a DMC to match it. I just used it yesterday actually as I was starting a new cross stitch and had a partial skein of an overdyed floss that was supposed to be used but there wasn’t enough. I put a strand of it over the red row in the DMC color card and found a near perfect match! I don’t have a LNS anywhere near me so the DMC color card has been very useful. See you next time. 😊
Thank you so much for your comment. I am looking forward to being able to use the DMC card as you have used it. I am confident that it will be very helpful. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thank you, thank you! I have a box of drapery weights that I am no longer using. Now I can repurpose them as weights in my FFOs. Love your flosstube.
Thank you for your comment. So happy that you will find a good use for drapery weights that you already have. I purchased mine for that finishing project. Hope so much that you will stop by again. Best, K
Wow! That house quilt is amazing! I can't ever keep up with make-alongs regardless of the craft - way too many squirrel moments, although, to toot my own horn, I'm really good at start-alongs! Haha!
Penny, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. We need starters too! 😄
Unbelievable talent! Love your videos!
Thank you so much for your compliment. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Karen, another great video and enjoy seeing your cross stitch and quilts as I do both also. Funny, I was making a project bag today to house my Mighty Acorn cross stitch to begin soon like yours! I also used to blog a few years back as a quilter and began the house quilt but didn’t keep up with it. You made an amazing quilt!! Thanks again and I know you will enjoy the DMC floss chart - I use mine frequently!!
Judith, Thank you for commenting on my video. What a coincidence that we are both starting Mighty Acorn at the same time. I have to get the last remaining threads so I can get going on it. I appreciate your compliment more than I can say. Stay well. Best, K
Thank you for showing your beautiful stitching and quilting. Loved it all.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my video. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
So glad you invested in the DMC colour chart. I use mine very often.
Thank you for commenting on my video. Thanks for the confirmation about the usefulness of the chart. I am hoping that it will help me. Stop by again. Best, K
Hilda is adorable!
I've done the mini Quaker Halloween, it really is a cute, fun stitch! (And now I have several more patterns on my wishlist after seeing yours!)
And oh my goodness, the details on the fish quilt! Thank you so much for doing the close-up!
Thank you for your comment on my video. After filming I remembered that the name of Susan Ache's pattern was Little Quaker Halloween. I am flattered that you have added to your wish list based on my projects. Does that mean I am an enabler? Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Your stitching and your quilts are beautiful! Love that you made a seek and find on your house quilt. Your grandchildren will always have fond memories of searching over that quilt. Blessings!
Thank you for your sweet comment on my video. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Lovely stitching. I'm not sure if your camera lens needs a wiping but everything seems a bit blurry today.
Thank you for your comment. I agree. We used iMovie to solve the volume problem, but when we saved the video, it was automatically changed to QuickTime at a lower resolution. One thing always leads to another doesn't it? We will continue trying to get into a good groove. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
@@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947 Absolutely I'll be back. Thank you.
I am so happy to see your fabulous stitching and HOUSE quilt!!!!!! I almost did that challenge back in 2014??? But I did not. Your quilt is beautiful. I loved stitching with you today!!! So excited that you are meeting new stitching friends in your area.
Susan, Thank you so much for stopping by. The house theme was fun to put together, inspired by you. I am really looking forward to the in person meet up. Stay well. Best, K
You are an excellent speaker. I would absolutely love to see beginner cross stitch tutorials. Thank you for producing these videos.
Carol, Thank you for letting me know that you would like a beginner video. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Your stitching is awesome and the quilts are amazing! Wow all those tiny houses! Wowowow. Love your videos, see you next time!
Cindy, Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. Stay well. Best, K
Your videos are a lot of fun to watch, and you have lovely projects! The house and underwater quilts are fabulous.
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. I appreciate your compliment more than I can say. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thanks for showing the details of your Underwater Rhapsody quilt. Your quilts and stitching are beautiful!! I loved all you halloween stitches!
Donna, Thank so much for your comment on my video. I really appreciate your compliment. I hope you will stop by again. Stay well. Best, K
The house quilt is nothing short of amazing. The fish quilt, too! Kaffe F. fabric was perfect for it! Also not sure if you knew that most of Kathy Barrick, Carriage House and Liz Matthew’s charts use NPI so if you have any of those you could try the called for NPI. I placed a sizable order for NPI with Fat Quarter Shop yesterday. Thanks for the heads up!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. Also, thanks for letting me know that Kathy Barrick, Carriage House, and Liz Matthews call for NPI. I always admire their charts, but the never rise to the top of my must have list. I need to expand my roster of designers. So happy you could take advantage of that sale. Stop by again. Best, K
Thank you Karen for another wonderful video. Your stitching is beautiful & I love your finishes. I had the frog pay a visit today on my work so I was very happy to put it down & immerse myself in your work.
Underwater Rhapsody is just magnificent, I loved seeing the detail. Take care, best wishes from 🇮🇪
Anne, Thank you so much for visiting again. I hate when froggy comes a'courtin. Sorry for you. So happy to hear that you liked what you saw. Always let me know if you want more information or closeups. Stay well. Best, K
I so enjoy your floss tubes Karen! You are so warm and inviting. You’re like an old friend I enjoy visiting!
Rose, Thank you for your encouraging comment on my video. I am flattered that I feel like an old friend. That is a high compliment. Stay well. Best, K
Love your houses quilt! The cat is the perfect touch. I have to admit I’ve covered stitches with the correct color many times. I rarely stitch with two threads anymore so it is usually easy to get away with.
Thanks for stopping by again. I appreciate knowing that I am not the only one who has covered stitches to avoid ripping out. I keep having your Simple Harmony box on my brain. I think I am going to have to do it. You are an inspiration. Stay well. Best, K
Oh my GOODNESS that house quilt! Just breathtaking ! Wow! I’m sitting here stitching a project in a red Soie d’alger silk thread ! It IS like butter to use but honestly I still love good old DMC a lot! Thanks for the great Flosstube! See ya next time!
Thank you so much for your comment on my video. If my resources were unlimited, I would dive headfirst into the world of silk, but I am so happy that DMC gives a great looking finish. I appreciate your compliment more than I can say. Stay well. Best, K
I am so glad I found your channel. I am also a quilter and love your quilts as well as your stitching. Thank you!
Jeryn, Thank you for your comment on my channel. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Hi Karen! Your stitching is beautiful and your videos amazing, so glad Brenda mentioned you and I flew right over!❤happy girl!😊
Debra, How nice to meet you. I was gobsmacked when I hear Brenda mention my video. I am so happy that you liked what you saw. Stay well. Best, K
Wow...those quilts are mind boggling! Well done Karen!
Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate the compliment. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Hello Karen, this video is my favorite so far. I have no words… Well, charming and oh so warm is what I took from it. Thank you!
JoAnn, Thank you for your sweet comment on my video. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed it. Best, K
The closeups of those fish is amazing! Your color and pattern choices are gorgeous. And the dragonfly brings it alive. Can't wait to meet you on the 4th!
Shelley, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment on my Underwater Rhapsody quilt. So happy to know that you are a subscriber. Stay well. Best, K
You are doing great on the Helene Schnoor sampler! And your quilts are absolutely stunning! You should be teaching yourself! Especially with your background in education! Thank you for mentioning my booklet too.
Judy, I am enjoying stitching Helene Schnoor. Thank you for the compliment on my quilts. I am having fun with Flosstube even though technology isn't my friend. Stay well. Best, K
Really enjoyed watching your video and all your finishes, especially the Halloween projects. Your quilts are absolutely stunning! I have never seen quilts with so much detail! They are really really pretty! Hope your cross stitch meet up goes well and have a great stitching week-end!!
Thank you so much for your kind comment on my video. I am looking forward to the in person meet up. Hope you will stop by again. Stay well. Best, K
Your cross stitch is plentiful for only just starting stitching a few years ago. Very beautiful things. Love your quilting also. The details on the underwater quilt are very beautiful and I love all of the houses. I am so glad you are sharing your talents with us.
Marsha, Thank you for your sweet comment on my videos. I appreciate it. Stay well. Best, K
Thank you for another video. Your stitching and quilting is beautiful. My thoughts are with all those impacted by the hurricane.
Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate the comment. Stay well. Best, K
As a beginning stitcher, I would appreciate tips on stitching multiple colors within a small motif. Your quilts are amazing. Your work is stunning. Thank you for sharing.
Susan, Thank you so much for commenting on my video. I am keeping a list of ideas for lessons for beginners, so I appreciate your idea. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Looking forward to Tuesday! Oh my word that house quilt, love the cat in the window
Norma, I am thrilled to hear that you are planning to attend the face to face meeting on Tuesday. Thank you so much for your comment on my house quilt. See you soon. Best, K
I sure do love your videos, I lOVE cross stitch but really LIKE quilting so you are such fun because I get a dose of each. How in the world do you get all this done?….
Pam, Thank you so much for your comment on my video. Remember, the quilts I show are the result of years of sewing. I came back to cross stitch in 2019, so I have accumulated quite a bit. I do hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Karen, thank you for another video. You certainly are a prolific stitcher. To answer your inquiry regarding you making a beginners video, I feel we can't have too many of those because we can always learn new ways of doing things...and I feel the same way about Stitch With Me Videos. If I could watch you stitch and just pick up one thing that would increase my speed, that would be great. Mind you, the fun is in the journey I do believe, but it wouldn't hurt to have the fun go a little faster!. I am particularly slow due to Rheumatoid Arthritis but I'll be darned if I let it put me out of commission when it comes to stitching or knitting!!! Keep putting out the videos...I love them!
Sue, Thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate your thoughtful comment about a beginner video. I also think I am a slow stitcher, but Oh my goodness, I am not dealing with RA. Good for you to keep going. Stay well. Best, K
Your cross-stitch finishes ,are just so beautiful.l am in Australia and l don’t go in for Halloween ,but your finishes are just great .you are such a talented lady .thankyou for showing your beautiful work ,and your quilt is stunning .🥰
Beverley, Thank you for commenting on my video. I appreciate your compliment on my projects more than I can say. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Your quilts are just stunning! I couldn't believe all of the details in your Underwater Rhapsody quilt! I really enjoy seeing all of your stitching and hearing you talk about it😊
Maureen, Thank you so much for your comment. I am so happy that you enjoyed seeing Underwater Rhapsody. It was really fun to make. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thanks for sharing! DMC chart will be a very big help to you. Love your house quilt. Did you piece it by hand? Have a great week!
Barbara, Thank you for your comment. Oh my heavens! No, I did not piece this by hand. It was machine pieced. Thank you for thinking I have that much talent. Stay well. Best, K
What is the company for the sweet pea linen? Very pretty. Apropos for Halloween.
I am sorry that I do not know the company. It was 32 ct Sweet Pea. I think I purchased it from Lindy Stitches, but I could be wrong about that. Sorry. Best, K
Out of curiosity how do you spell Karen? My daughter is Karyn too!❤
Hi, Debra. I am Karen. I had a student once who spelled her name Karyn. I could never spell it right and she was quite offended. Best, K
I just found your channel and have a question about your stitching setup. Do you use a magnifier since you stitch on high count fabric? What type lighting do you use?
Hi Barbara, Thank you so much for your question. I use a Brightech floor lamp with magnifier that I bought from Amazon. I just looked it up. It has gone up a bit since I bought, now $119. There are all kinds of styles so I am sure you can find one that works for your setup. I am so happy that you stumbled on my channel. I hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Beautiful work, Karen! The Underwater Rhapsody is a masterpiece! Did you enter that piece into the fair? I hope your place in Florida is safe for when you return. Take care and thanks for sharing your lovely stitches and quilts!
Deb, Thanks so much for your comment. I had planned to enter it in the state fair this year, but we had a family trip that occurred at the same time, so I couldn't enter it. I am planning to enter it in the state fair next year. Thank you for your good wishes on our FL home. The first and best news from our park is that all residents who remained during the storm are well. People in our park are making assessments from the exterior and will let us snowbirds what they see from the outside. The basic comment so far is that there is much less tree debris, siding and insulation debris than from earlier storms. Most, so far, seem to be car port roofs and sunrooms. We haven't heard specifically about our place, but should hear soon. Thank you so much for your concern. Hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Glad for another of your videos. We went out of state to our daughter’s to avoid the hurricane. Our home survived with no problems but some of our neighbors had some damage. I hope your house survived in tact. ❤
Karen, I am so happy that you got out of the storms path. The first and best news from our park is that all residents who remained during the storm are well. People in our park are making assessments from the exterior and will let us snowbirds what they see from the outside. The basic comment so far is that there is much less tree debris, siding and insulation debris than from earlier storms. Most, so far, seem to be car port roofs and sunrooms. We haven't heard specifically about our place, but should hear soon. Stay well. Best, K
Great video Karen! your work is gorgeous and you are a speedy stitcher! I'm not a quilter but I loved seeing the detail of Houses, Houses, Houses (I LOVE Houses & Schoolhouses,,,,check out my last name & I retired from 32 1/2 years working for our local school system). The details of your Underwater Rhapsody Quilt was so fascinating and so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your time & talents with us! Prayers for your friends in Florida, I have family there and it is hard to see the devastation on the news shows of the worst hit locations.
Barbara, Thank you for your wonderful comment on my video. We have a lot in common, educators who love stitching. I appreciate your compliment on the Underwater Rhapsody quilt. Thank you also for the comment about Florida. I am heartbroken for those who were hit hard. Everyone I know is safe. Neighbors did a walk around of our place and report that there is no apparent damage. Power came back on Sunday. I so hope you will stop by again. Best, K
Thank you for admitting to “stitching over” - I have been known to do that also. The cross stitch police did not shame me! And no one else noticed!
Barb, I outed myself. I have never done that before, but I think I felt it was OK because it wasn't really my mistake. Is that over rationalizing? Thanks for checking out the video. Best, K
Sometimes it has to be done!😂
I love how your outfits coordinate with the quilts behind you. I also love that you found some nearby stitchers. That's lovely. Just love your channel. Keep up the wonderful and inspiring work !
Wendy, I didn't notice that my clothing was coordinating with my quilts. Now I wonder if I should purposely coordinate, or purposely not coordinate. I won't be able to get that out of my head. Thank you for your supportive comment on my videos. Stay well. Best, K