Do please show your project bags, I would love to see them! Thank you for another great video, Karen, always a treat to spend time with you and to see all your beautiful works-in-progress!
Always enjoy your flosstubes! I have begun hanging my linen and then I cover with a dress bag. I now know I need to unfold my quilts and have them relax. That will be my plan for tomorrow.
Hi Karen- so happy to see your smile. Yes- I love hearing about the linen color/count of your projects. I think it’s relevant to many of us as we move into ‘smaller’ counts. I’m timid to try higher count linen as a newer stitcher and your comments are always so encouraging. 😊 I also like seeing your project bags. They’re fun & our cross stitch community can use the eye candy & support too.
@@kathycullenstern9652 Thanks Cathy, so glad you enjoyed the video. I watched Nicola’s FlossTube this afternoon after I had uploaded mine. I was so glad to see that she did a segment on Painter’s Threads. Such a unique thread line, looking forward to trying them out. Thanks for your note. 🙂
So many beautiful things to see so far in the video. I had to pause to say that the MFE Jane Austen Sampler will be stunning in the blue thread! Now, to finish the video.
@@lisanewman3543 Hi Lisa, so glad you are enjoying the video and thank you for your note! Isn’t the Jane Austen Sampler from MFE wonderful!?! I just love it and can’t wait to start it in the Painter’s Thread. 🙂🙂 Thanks again for your note!
Thank you Karen for another wonderful flosstube! I love knowing the linen and count you have selected for your projects - for me, it helps visualize scale. I believe for Harriet Salt, you are using 56 ct and I am surprised at how big she will be on that high count linen! Gorgeous! Look forward to seeing Ann Tong Uffindell - I need to finish Rosa Gromett though before I start Ann! Also, my 8 year old granddaughter has been watching this flosstube and is so impressed that I know a “famous person” on TV! She says “hi”!
Hi Georgia, so glad you enjoyed the video and I always appreciate your thoughtful notes. Tell your granddaughter I said hello back to her. 🙂👋 Harriet Salt is huge, even on 56 count. I can’t imagine how large she would be on say 36ct. . . massive! I ordered Harriet kitted from The Attic. I was thankful to have that option, so Jean could give me the exactly what I needed (linen piece and spools). Harriet is lovely, but she is big! 😮 Thanks again for your note. 😘
Thank you for sharing your organizing video, it is interesting to see how other people store their stitching stash. Have a blessed Thanksgiving! Janine
Thank you for another great video! And yes, we would love to see your project bags as well! I sew and make some too, so seeing others’ is a treat. I had a thought for your bright yellow thread…soak a few measures for a short bit in coffee, to tint it slightly darker. See if you like that color better…?
@@clappjl Thanks so much for your note, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. That is a fabulous idea about soaking the yellow in coffee to tone it down a bit. Thank you so much for sharing!!!! Thanks again!
Hi Karen, So nice to see you. What a great organization you did in your closets! Wow!. They look really good. Storing linen is a real question for me as well. I don't want to hang the fabric from skirt hangers because of the pressure of the clips. Kathy from Linen and Scraps, said the only way to store linen is to roll it up. Well I have been doing that, but I find it gets smashed down at the bottom of the bin or holder (which is cloth). I also find it hard to see the linen color. I have begun to put it in a drawer in a cherry dresser, but I don't want to keep it there for the very reasons you sited in your video. So I am back to trying to figure out how to store it. I think to put it in cloth lined baskets is a good idea, but it gets dusty - in my house, which is old and dusty. So I am in a bit of a conundrum about what to do. I'll keep looking and listening to hear what others do and hopefully I will find a solution. Thank you for sharing the wonderful flosses that Gum Nuts carries. Oh dear, now I am going to go down another rabbit hole. The colors you showed were just splendid. Thank you again for your wonderful video and suggestions and sharing. I always look forward to them and I am never disappointed. Thanks so much!
Hi Virginia, thanks so much for your note. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂 Thank you for your comments about linen storage. I enjoyed reading about your journey, thank you for sharing it with me. I have yet to find a perfect solution, but am keep searching. . . . Thanks again for your note! 🙂
I appreciate the linen and floss information. There are so many gorgeous options, actually seeing them,close up and backed away from camera is very helpful. Your work is beautiful! I Your decision to wait on the Sun with Hawk’s Hollow is good. Getting all the other colors around that area filled will let your eye know what is appealing.
@ Barbara, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your comment and feedback. I wasn’t sure how my new phone/camera would behave but I actually think it is picking up the true linen color when I hold it back. I’m pleased to see that, since it often is a challenge. Thanks so much for your note, I appreciate it so much! 🙂
Another enjoyable video. I love your projects but am amazed at the stitch counts. Do you use a magnifier for the 25 and 46 counts? Wow, I'm getting back into stitching, and 40 is tough, but I think my eyes are dusting with 1.25 magnifier in addition to a clip-on magnifier. I really enjoy your videos and progress.
Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, I use high powered reading glasses and good light to work in the higher count linen. Some people use a magnifying lamp with a light, that is another option. It takes a little time to find out the perfect set-up for each person. Thanks again for your note!
Thanks, Patrice! So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note. 🙂 Right now I have my extra 100.3s in an antique cabinet. However, most of the 100.3s I have are kitted with projects, either as WIPs or waiting their turn. Right now, I don’t have many extras. (I’m sure that will change with my next visit to The Attic. 😂😂😂) Thanks again for your note! 🙂
Hi Beth, so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note. 🙂 The bobbin case is from Amazon Here’s the link amzn.to/3LEVg00 Love them and have purchased quite a few. When you first use them, you have to push down, hard, on the bobbin. However, after doing it once or twice, then the foam will fit the bobbin and they won’t fall out.  Thanks again for your note!
@karencombsstudio thank you Karen for getting back to me so fast! I also ordered the Modern Folk pattern that you are doing and I plan to leave off Jane's name and the alphabet. I also ordered some silks and I am doing mine in colors. It will be my first time sewing with silk. I can't wait!
@@bethkieffer4630 Beth, you are welcome. 🙂 I think you will enjoy working with silk. I enjoy it so much and love the soft sheen of it. Let me know how it goes! 🙂
@@bethkieffer4630 no worries. I’ve had that case for quite a while. I think I got it from either Joan’s or Hobby lobby. Let me take a look and see if they have something similar online. Search for embroidery floss organizer. I did find this one on Amazon that looks similar: www.amazon.com/Janlynn-Corporation-Cross-Stitch-Floss-Holder/dp/B00N37SWX4/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?crid=2E63MPK7Q2C29&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gtfndLLpCkJMUAa3e_82qnQGIVFDslpkkSfcP2ewdURy9K4qwT8L7YTKIUanjc2cqIvXFAmWb55CNKHTWXWaWbffjJFKU3tWzcPkS8UWyjqH7U3jQuD6tHp8iSOIrB9IBS4p1QyvhoWgiAtHTu5qThq60uJNsMY7JQKH_vB-bLZ4sFgrP38HAJPGSip3dVeRBcAUipPelju7UTgKmOVjVQ.gdkf9IW5wLNKEiFSflkTeiOnwCCikRF74TzgDiCO4Fg&dib_tag=se&keywords=embroidery+floss+organizer+box&qid=1731894909&sprefix=Embroidery+floss+organizer%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-14 but not sure it is the exact one I have. While searching, make sure it will fit the flat (DMC) bobbins. That is what I originally purchased it for, but find it also fits the Vickki Clayton bobbin’s well.
Do please show your project bags, I would love to see them! Thank you for another great video, Karen, always a treat to spend time with you and to see all your beautiful works-in-progress!
@@kade1699 so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your feedback and nice comment. I appreciate it very much!! 🙂
I love to see all your whips they are so beautiful and you are easy to listen to. Thank you
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your note! 🙂
Always enjoy your flosstubes! I have begun hanging my linen and then I cover with a dress bag. I now know I need to unfold my quilts and have them relax. That will be my plan for tomorrow.
Excellent tip for the linen, thanks for sharing! So glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful.
Thanks for your note! 🙂
Thanks for showing us the reorganization of your two closets! Gives us more ideas!
Thanks, Kathie! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for your note! 🙂
Thank you for another wonderful video. Loved seeing your organization of your closet. Yes , I would love seeing your project bags. ❤
Hi Lynda, so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your note! 🙂
Great flosstube as always. Love all the info you give.❤
@@elainegavelek2488 Thanks, Elaine! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for your note! 🙂
Yes I love to know what the linen is and I love to see your bags. It’s fun to see everyone else’s stash!
Thanks, Cindy! 🙂
Hi Karen- so happy to see your smile. Yes- I love hearing about the linen color/count of your projects. I think it’s relevant to many of us as we move into ‘smaller’ counts. I’m timid to try higher count linen as a newer stitcher and your comments are always so encouraging. 😊 I also like seeing your project bags. They’re fun & our cross stitch community can use the eye candy & support too.
@@kckoehler1766 Hi KC!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂
Thanks so much for your comment and feedback, I appreciate it so much! 🙂🙂
Always a pleasure to watch, Karen. I have ordered a heap of superfine silks for Christmas, I absolutely love them!
Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it! I’m looking forward to trying the VC Superfine, love all her silks. 🙂
Thanks so much for your note!
Love, love the show today! Beautiful! Museum!
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for your nice note! 🙂
Always enjoy your video and always learn something new. Thank you!
Thanks, Paulette! 🙂🙂
Another enjoyable video. Nicola mentioned the Painter’s Threads this week too. Happy stitching.
@@kathycullenstern9652 Thanks Cathy, so glad you enjoyed the video.
I watched Nicola’s FlossTube this afternoon after I had uploaded mine. I was so glad to see that she did a segment on Painter’s Threads. Such a unique thread line, looking forward to trying them out.
Thanks for your note. 🙂
Thank you for introducing Painter’s Threads. They are stunning. Happy stitching 🪡
Thanks, Karen! The Painter’s Threads are really gorgeous, I’m looking forward to using them.
Thanks so much for your note! 🙂
So many beautiful things to see so far in the video. I had to pause to say that the MFE Jane Austen Sampler will be stunning in the blue thread! Now, to finish the video.
@@lisanewman3543 Hi Lisa, so glad you are enjoying the video and thank you for your note!
Isn’t the Jane Austen Sampler from MFE wonderful!?! I just love it and can’t wait to start it in the Painter’s Thread. 🙂🙂
Thanks again for your note!
Thank you for another great video.
Thanks Cindy, so glad you enjoyed it ! 🙂
I always enjoy looking at the project bags…gives me more ideas!
Hi Jennifer, thanks for your comment and feedback! I appreciate it so much!
Thank you Karen for another wonderful flosstube! I love knowing the linen and count you have selected for your projects - for me, it helps visualize scale. I believe for Harriet Salt, you are using 56 ct and I am surprised at how big she will be on that high count linen! Gorgeous! Look forward to seeing Ann Tong Uffindell - I need to finish Rosa Gromett though before I start Ann! Also, my 8 year old granddaughter has been watching this flosstube and is so impressed that I know a “famous person” on TV! She says “hi”!
Hi Georgia, so glad you enjoyed the video and I always appreciate your thoughtful notes.
Tell your granddaughter I said hello back to her. 🙂👋
Harriet Salt is huge, even on 56 count. I can’t imagine how large she would be on say 36ct. . . massive!
I ordered Harriet kitted from The Attic. I was thankful to have that option, so Jean could give me the exactly what I needed (linen piece and spools). Harriet is lovely, but she is big! 😮
Thanks again for your note. 😘
Thank you for sharing your storage system :)
You are so welcome! Thanks for your note! 🙂
Thank you for sharing your organizing video, it is interesting to see how other people store their stitching stash. Have a blessed Thanksgiving! Janine
Thanks, Janine! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for another great video! And yes, we would love to see your project bags as well! I sew and make some too, so seeing others’ is a treat. I had a thought for your bright yellow thread…soak a few measures for a short bit in coffee, to tint it slightly darker. See if you like that color better…?
@@clappjl Thanks so much for your note, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video.
That is a fabulous idea about soaking the yellow in coffee to tone it down a bit. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Thanks again!
Hi Karen, So nice to see you. What a great organization you did in your closets! Wow!. They look really good. Storing linen is a real question for me as well. I don't want to hang the fabric from skirt hangers because of the pressure of the clips. Kathy from Linen and Scraps, said the only way to store linen is to roll it up. Well I have been doing that, but I find it gets smashed down at the bottom of the bin or holder (which is cloth). I also find it hard to see the linen color. I have begun to put it in a drawer in a cherry dresser, but I don't want to keep it there for the very reasons you sited in your video. So I am back to trying to figure out how to store it. I think to put it in cloth lined baskets is a good idea, but it gets dusty - in my house, which is old and dusty. So I am in a bit of a conundrum about what to do. I'll keep looking and listening to hear what others do and hopefully I will find a solution.
Thank you for sharing the wonderful flosses that Gum Nuts carries. Oh dear, now I am going to go down another rabbit hole. The colors you showed were just splendid. Thank you again for your wonderful video and suggestions and sharing. I always look forward to them and I am never disappointed. Thanks so much!
Hi Virginia, thanks so much for your note. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂
Thank you for your comments about linen storage. I enjoyed reading about your journey, thank you for sharing it with me.
I have yet to find a perfect solution, but am keep searching. . . .
Thanks again for your note! 🙂
Yes, like to know what linen, because it always can change the look of a project 🙋♀💖
@@judesmith356 Thanks, Jude! I appreciate your feedback! 🙂
I appreciate the linen and floss information. There are so many gorgeous options, actually seeing them,close up and backed away from camera is very helpful.
Your work is beautiful!
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Your decision to wait on the Sun with Hawk’s Hollow is good. Getting all the other colors around that area filled will let your eye know what is appealing.
@ Barbara, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for your comment and feedback.
I wasn’t sure how my new phone/camera would behave but I actually think it is picking up the true linen color when I hold it back. I’m pleased to see that, since it often is a challenge.
Thanks so much for your note, I appreciate it so much! 🙂
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I’m with you on Rebecca Nurse-I would leave the name off and leave Salem off. The wintry scene is gorgeous. Thank you for another wonderful video! 🙂
Thanks, Mary! I’m leaning that way, since the winter scene is so pretty. 🙂
Thanks again!
I alway's love to know the stitch count as well as the color and fabric content.
Thanks for your note and feedback, I appreciate it so much! 🙂
I found an archival box on Amazon and store my linen rolled up in that.
Thanks, Wendy! That is an excellent find, thank you for shari g it with me! 🙂
Another enjoyable video. I love your projects but am amazed at the stitch counts. Do you use a magnifier for the 25 and 46 counts? Wow, I'm getting back into stitching, and 40 is tough, but I think my eyes are dusting with 1.25 magnifier in addition to a clip-on magnifier. I really enjoy your videos and progress.
Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed the video!
Yes, I use high powered reading glasses and good light to work in the higher count linen. Some people use a magnifying lamp with a light, that is another option. It takes a little time to find out the perfect set-up for each person.
Thanks again for your note!
I loved today's video. Such great information and thank you for the tour. Gave me some ideas. I do have one question. How do you store your 100.3s?
Thanks, Patrice! So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note. 🙂
Right now I have my extra 100.3s in an antique cabinet.
However, most of the 100.3s I have are kitted with projects, either as WIPs or waiting their turn. Right now, I don’t have many extras. (I’m sure that will change with my next visit to The Attic. 😂😂😂)
Thanks again for your note! 🙂
Hi Karen loved the video. So much good info. Can you provide a link for your large bobbin case for your VC silks.
Hi Beth, so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your nice note. 🙂
The bobbin case is from Amazon
Here’s the link
amzn.to/3LEVg00
Love them and have purchased quite a few.
When you first use them, you have to push down, hard, on the bobbin. However, after doing it once or twice, then the foam will fit the bobbin and they won’t fall out.

Thanks again for your note!
@karencombsstudio thank you Karen for getting back to me so fast! I also ordered the Modern Folk pattern that you are doing and I plan to leave off Jane's name and the alphabet. I also ordered some silks and I am doing mine in colors. It will be my first time sewing with silk. I can't wait!
@karencombsstudio I'm sorry Karen, I meant the plastic case you keep your silks in.
@@bethkieffer4630 Beth, you are welcome. 🙂
I think you will enjoy working with silk. I enjoy it so much and love the soft sheen of it.
Let me know how it goes! 🙂
@@bethkieffer4630 no worries.
I’ve had that case for quite a while. I think I got it from either Joan’s or Hobby lobby.
Let me take a look and see if they have something similar online.
Search for embroidery floss organizer.
I did find this one on Amazon that looks similar:
www.amazon.com/Janlynn-Corporation-Cross-Stitch-Floss-Holder/dp/B00N37SWX4/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?crid=2E63MPK7Q2C29&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gtfndLLpCkJMUAa3e_82qnQGIVFDslpkkSfcP2ewdURy9K4qwT8L7YTKIUanjc2cqIvXFAmWb55CNKHTWXWaWbffjJFKU3tWzcPkS8UWyjqH7U3jQuD6tHp8iSOIrB9IBS4p1QyvhoWgiAtHTu5qThq60uJNsMY7JQKH_vB-bLZ4sFgrP38HAJPGSip3dVeRBcAUipPelju7UTgKmOVjVQ.gdkf9IW5wLNKEiFSflkTeiOnwCCikRF74TzgDiCO4Fg&dib_tag=se&keywords=embroidery+floss+organizer+box&qid=1731894909&sprefix=Embroidery+floss+organizer%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-14
but not sure it is the exact one I have.
While searching, make sure it will fit the flat (DMC) bobbins. That is what I originally purchased it for, but find it also fits the Vickki Clayton bobbin’s well.