I have the Bowl Filler book from Christmas. I'm getting it out today - thanks to you. Loads of great sayings so needed right now. I have just finished 25 masks for family. We all live in Kansas about 15 minutes apart. We have not been mixing together to keep us all healthy. My Dad is in a close by nursing home after suffering a stroke last July. I have been filling his birdfeeder and talking through the closed window with him. He is being very loved on by the staff. I too hop around projects. I sew clothing, quilt, cross stitch and wool applique. Since our state shutdown school for the year (back in early March) I am not seeing my K/1st graders. I am retired but still go into my school T-TH 9-2 to work with them on MATH. I miss them SO MUCH..... I've sewn two tops, started a long ago purchased quilt kit (with machine applique) nine blocks - I have done 3 of them, cross stitching like crazy and working on a bunch of Buttermilk Basin projects. We have a 2nd home in MN about an hour from Canada. I was able to get a bunch of patterns and kits a BMB in last January after a trip to go ice fishing. Love the place. Keep safe and enjoy your time in the Beehive.
You are a blessing to me and I'm sure to all your Roadies. You are the calm when I need to stress relieve. Thank you for sharing your Bee Hive. I think a lot of us float from project to project. Right now I'm finishing a small hand stitched project along with longarming another. In between I'm finishing a Sylvia Pippen wall hanging which I would never have known about if it wasn't for your introduction. I look forward to your next video.
I love that you start out with a plan and five steps later you are off on a tangent. I have completed two UFO quilt tops and made the binding for each. I am piecing scrappy backing for both, so that is hopefully what I will continue to work on...unless I get distracted by something else!,
Entering my sewing studio is also a recipe for multiple projects...and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I have three projects going now, but could add another any minute! Our grocery stores are crazy busy every day. I’m using their delivery service and think I might use it after this crisis is over. More sewing and stitching time! I also have cut my husband’s hair since early in our marriage...45 years. He has less and less to cut on top, so taking less time than it used to...Stay well. Lynn in Indiana
I just want to thank you for being so real. I am constantly bouncing all over the place from one project to another and it was so nice to hear that someone I enjoy watching so much is the same way ans makes such beautiful creations - leaves a little hope for me!
In these challenging times ...." make do and mend" is the order of the day...and a quilt made during this time which may not be perfect but reflects life in lockdown...using what you have ...will be symbolic of these days. We are all cooking what we have in...making soup and meals from leftovers....etc.. So craft projects now are what we have in...so we are more appreciative of what we have ..these days are making us take stock... Enjoy your CV quilt.
I am so glad you are safe and home in your bee hive. I was worried about you out there traveling during this time. I used to sew one quilt at a time and then some how I slipped and now have waaay too many projects in progress. This is the perfect time to whittle those down a bit. After I finish making masks! My DIL works in a big city hospital and asked me to make some. They are wearing them over the N95 mask. I made 30 and now am working on the second batch of 35. I got my husband folding and pressing the fabris strips into ties for me. They are a little wonky but will function just fine, Stay safe!
Love the "you+me=home" design. So beautiful at this time of turmoil. I remarked to hubby that you guys make me want to emigrate to Oregon. It looks so beautiful. Love and hugs.
As I sat down by the wood stove to watch your video...it started snowing....your quilt is looking nice...you made me laugh when you talked about...getting distracted..lol..that’s me to a t.....I watched the midnight quilter..she has a lovely pattern for using shirts..I showed my husband..to use his motorcycle shirts...eek...!..I told him to pick them out himself...😬..lol..got my bolt of sf101 ready!....I too am the outside one...n I went into town for the senior time..thank goodness it wasn’t busy..in n out..like the burger!....have a happy day.. Anna..thankyou for a nice beginning for my day...🙋🏼♀️🌻🐝
I totally get getting distracted. That's why I usually have 34 projects going. Recently I was working on this quilt block from hell. I redid it several times. Then the other day I looked at it and threw it away. I sat down and felt an enormous sense of relief. I smiled and started on something else. Stay safe and be well.
Such a relief to know someone's sidetracked as easily as me! It's why I've so many unfinished projects. I always struggle to understand project instructions. I mainly got embroidery framed as making it into an item was generally beyond me. I've pieces of lace from about 20 years ago still waiting to be stitched onto fabric edges in case I ruin many hours of work.
I completely understand. I’m the same way! So many great ideas run through our minds, but that’s good! We can solve problems easily because our brain fills with options. Actually, it’s fun!
Anna You so brighten my day. I to am flitting from one project to another . I have challanged myself to patch together any scrap from my bit bag you know the one where you said I will save that scrap I might use it later .Going to make a shopping bag Well Maybe!!
This was such a fun video 😀 Now I want to make some bowl fillers too 👏 I bet that you were the most delightful little girl and lots of fun to be around! I feel just like you sometimes. We have information & project overload and I want to make them all. It just keeps getting better and better! You really do finish a lot of projects in a year...you're amazing. Sometimes I work best under pressure lol. Keep us smiling, Anna!
My projects are like a little clown car 🤣😂 I can pull them out and out and out but I do work on all of them . It’s my quilt a d d lol. I am enjoying my time in the beehive because I cant see my quilting buddies but up I can see you. Thanks Anna
Anna I think you gave described creative women everywhere. I love your channel and we gals need you even more during this lock down. Keep safe and well from Sue, Tyldesley Greater Manchester, England 👍🏼😁
I have made MANY T-shirt quilts and am happy to share some small bit of help. I like your basic grid. I always make them on a 12.5" t-shirt squares using that ruler makes it easy. Then use solid color 2.5" X 12.5" for sashing then different color 2.5" squares corner stones. School or favorite color of future owner is nice. You can always mix up all color of both, just fun colors. then a neutral small border, black or white then finish with a wider color or print border. I also longarm my own quilts using pantograph for this type quilt. Nice, but not timely. Hope that helps. Love your videos, I am very organized and structured, so your style is refreshingly different. Thanks....
Morning....it’s 51’ this morning....it was 71’ yesterday....I should be out and working in the flower beds but I’m making masks first...... Being creative is a great problem to have but lol between my pottery room, art room, sewing room, wood working barn and gardens I feel like a spinning top some days.....🤪 so during this time of struggles I feel blessed to have all these creative struggles...... Stay safe.....😷
My girl friend works at the Cleveland Clinic here in Cleveland, Ohio. The mask that you were talking about with the 3” slit, you put a filter in it. You can use 2 coffee filters. Then throw them out at the end of the day. Love your podcast.. keep up the good work. Thank You
Hi Anna....Taped Blue Bloods so I could watch you. I am so glad I did because I bought the bowl book a while back and forgot I was going to make a bunch. Tomorrow I am going to start.....thank you, thank you. Stay in, stay well.
My newest project is making crumb fabric big enough to make me a top....didn’t have a pattern that was my size and couldn’t find one online that “spoke” to me, so I took one of my favorite tops apart (seam by seam) and now I have a pattern for new tops!👍🏻👵🏻
I have a problem, nearly the same as you, with focus. Now I have shingles and am awake whenever the pain or itching flair up. During these times I plan things I want to start but the discomfort delays starting. I have stacks of supplies with instructions and drawings all over my room, but nothing really done. Someday, maybe. Good luck, stay safe and God bless.
Hi Anna, Recently, I have had interest in Hand applique and was drawn to some of your videos. And I guess I would have to say, your down to earth in your instruction, while helping a novice to comprehend! I am starting with the whipstich and trying to applique wool pieces of a flower onto flannel Any advice would be helpful!! and thank you for your videos as I will look forward to watch. thank You!
I too am like...SQUIRL...in my own home. I am painting furniture, sewing masks which I have 40+ orders now, making a bag for sister, have 4 quilt tops working on, a few x stitch projects AND just now ordered Bowl me Over. Can't wait for that to arrive. Let all do what gives us JOY during this difficult time. I live alone so nobody here to rein me in....lol. STAY Healthy everyone
Thank you Anna for the journey through your mind when picking a project. I am the same way after quitting for more than 30 years. I have all the books, all the tools and the STASH. A lot of my stuff doesn’t look familiar to me so it’s like looking at new stuff. We are hibernating at our vacation condo in Vermont, and even here I will not run out of projects. When we were working my friend and I always said we were buying stuff we didn’t need and didn’t have the time to work on,. Apparently buying it for when we retired and had the time was a good idea. Stay well!
Thank you for your inspirations. I found the book on Amazon last time you showed it and i love it as much. We are so blessed having a home, food on the table and being healthy.
Haha....I have a carnival in my mind too....and I saw the T-shirt you are wearing and had to stop and sing. "My name is Jean val Jean" "And I am Javert, do not forget my name - do not forget me 2-4-6-0-1"
I thought it was just me... I cannot be content in my sewing studio unless I have several projects going at the same time. I move from one to another as I tire of the previous one. Believe it or not, since I am a diligent project hopper, I get a lot done! 💕
I think many of us get distracted when we are looking for something. I know that I often do. I'm a little more focused at this time because I'm making masks. I need to make some hats and went to the site you described. Now I'm out of ink for the download.:( How crazy is that. Now I wait for the ink. It's 1:50 am and I just finished watching this video. Now it's time for bed with a chuckle and a smile on my face. Thank you.
I so enjoyed this video. Those are going to be real cute in the bowl and makes a statement. My husband and I are in our 80's and have underlying health issues. Our kids have given us strict instructions not to leave our house. For me that is okay, because I'm a homebody, but my husband is not. We do live in the country and have some animals, so he is able to go outside and to the barn, etc. Sorry this got a little long!!
Boy Anna I’m so much like you! I could work on six different projects a day. From rug punching to quilting to cross stitch to embroidery! I have so many projects going that I just go with the mood at that moment! I have that same bowl filler book. I may have to join you with that! What’s one more small project. Right? Stay well!💕💕
Hi Anna, Thanks for sharing your day in the Beehive..Your Paris Sue Spargo wall hanging is lovely, can't wait to see it finished. I am working on the Sue Spargo stitch along and working on the fifth circle. Learning new stitches as I go. They look like little jewels, makes me happy. I think I will make some of the bowl fillers you are working on, love them. Looking forward to the next instalment. Love from Tasmania xoxo
I’m exactly the same, I do gold work, white work, silk shading, x stitch, applique and since I watched you ,I now do woolly things and quilts and patchwork!!!! So very difficult to concentrate on one thing. Still I’m not complaining I love everything especially you xxxx
Hi Anna, thanks for the beehive. Like you & others, I also flutter around my sewing room from project to project. Glad to know I'm not alone & that I should not feel guilty. Misty said hi.
I am glad to see that my mind works the same way as yours. Not one to have just one project and when I get out my patterns etc I travel down the rabbit hole. I love it. Thanks Anna you are my very favorite video friend. Thanks. I am sheltering in place too.
Have watched for years and never left a comment, but have to tell you this. I HAD TO PAUSE YOU AND START READING THE COMMENTS. Anna you are far from alone. I have almost stopped my quilting and started to go back to cross stitch. The only problem is I am in early 70’s now. It’s much harder for me now. I also started floss tube watching and can’t focus on it and watch anything at the time. You I sent you a message on it once telling you about Jan Hicks who could help you with a question you had. I see now how you achive so much. Going to start a much smaller project now. That should help me and free up time to watch and then use quite time for stitching. Got to finish this quit rowdy now. See you again soon on stitch roady too.
Thanks for making me smile ! I so love your channel and I too am a retired RN who misses her kids and grands!! I have that bowl filler book and going to get it out. You’re the best..I would love to meet and have a cup of tea with you. Many blessings. Stay safe!! Beth
This video made my day in its entirety! I am just the same in my sewing room. Currently working on two baby quilts, hand embroidered pillow cases and just started small Easter cross stitch pattern. I too have a wall of books and patterns including the bowl filler book you are using so of course I will be dragging it out to begin my own🤗😂 IF I can get to store I will look for press and seal to try your technique. Thank you Anna for your constant inspiration in all things sewing. Safe safe and God bless❤️🇺🇸
I can't even blame ADD, I get interrupted by more urgent things before I finish. I haven't done much sewing in well over a year because there are always things like washing machines, toilets, and falling branches to be dealt with. And before I can get that done, when it's at least calm, something else more urgent than completion comes up. gah!
Thanks for the video Anna. Love the idea of press and seal. Your mind works and lot like mine. It's nice to know that there isn't anything wrong with me it's just who I am!!!
You mentioned vacuum cleaner bags for medical masks. I was told they can contain fiberglass so it may not be safe in masks. Just a caution. Thank you for your pleasant and friendly videos. You’re the best!!
Hey Anna thank you once again, enjoy this episode. Back in the 80's I with several doctors that did cross stitching, amaze on their stitching of course why they were doctor who did plastic surgery.This weekend I'll be working on face mask and send them to my baby in Oregon, who also works at vet clinic beside going to school. Mahalo and be safe to you and your family.
My I have been watching you very sporadically, but I have finally how to you tube on my tv...I think you have a different mode of living while you travel. You used to sit at a typically travel trailer table, and one show I watched this year seemed like you have more space on the road. Our winter home is a motor home, 31 foot, that allows me to take far too much along. Of course this year, we had a minor problem that took a repair person, then came home early so We were only away for two months. Do you normally dry camp, state or national parks, or private camp grounds. I find my self trying to interrupt you but, you don’t stop! 🥰😉😁
Gee,,,am I glad that I am not alone! My brain goes from one project to another till I can’t remember what I meant to get done. I have set up three different work spaces, with different projects so that maybe I will accomplish something. One project is Sue’s:)))
Hello! I am a new counted cross stitcher and discovered your channel when looking up quilting videos. I have been a self taught quilter since 1999, with hand applique and hand quilting being my first love. I will machine quilt small quilts if I have a deadline to meet. You are a very talented lady and I love watching your videos. I have two questions: when working on a cross-stitch project, how do you mark your place on your chart? I seem to keep making mistakes and have to pull out stitches so I was wondering how everyone else is keeping track of where they are. In one of your retreat videos, there was a lady working on a beautiful black and shades of gray project on a white pipe looking frame.(I don't know what that frame is called) It seemed like she had long thread tales hanging down the front of her project. Why did she do that? Could you explain that method? Thank you so much for making your wonderful and informative videos. Happy stitching!! Oh, one more question...some of your videos are titled Flosstube and then a number. Could you explain what that is about? Thank you again!!!
Watching you and your brain bounce from project to project is like watching a short film of myself....my daughter and granddaughter laugh at me constantly....especially when t comes to them asking me “so what are you working on today Gram?” 😂👵🏻
Love, love, love the idea of the positive sayings pin cushions! A bowl of wonder not of fear. I tat! I turn to that when I am working on waiting.... good luck on the surgical hats! Reily Blake has a mask pattern with a filter pocket
I'm glad you're still going on strong.. lol... being all over the place is not so bad in projects.. at least you're not bored... I remember you talking about the press and seal before. I just don't remember which video it was. Its sounds like something would try when doing words. I had made me a bag a long time ago when I was a young teen and put writing on it. I did it free hand style.. If that's what you call it.. lol. it worked out.. but like you said if you like the font the designer used this would be a good way to do it. press and seal.. ill have to remember to look for that. I just can't remember if you had actually used a hot iron in it or not. lol..
I love the idea of the t shirt quilt Ana's appetizer bites. Your dau, your wat. I think 6ou have sa good grasp of what you want to do. Why not flit from project to project. It's probably good for tdd for your brain. Take care .
I love getting in touch with you. My daughter in Baltimore called to say her hospital just received a truck load of hand sanitizer from a local alcohol producer. I cry because someone is taking care of my daughter. Thank you. Thank you everyone for helping. By the way, I read several books as T once to. One for the living room and one for the bedside. Stay safe all.
I could so relate starting one thing then flitting to something else! So many things to make! Your bowl pillows are such a cute idea.. need to get some press ‘n seal. Do you think you could spritz it with water after stitching to remove it? 😊 Suzette
LOL...you crack me up! "It's like a carnival going on here.." ROFLOL. My husband has said almost those same words about my sewing and crafting room. I love me some carnival action. I blame my dad. He would rarely finish one project before starting 5 other projects. I am my father's daughter LOL. I tell my hubby, "Who doesn't love a carnival??!!" Stitch on girlfriend!
I live alone and some days have no “structure”! I can go from one thing to another thing and then to another! I am having no problem sheltering at home!
I can't concentrate on any one thing for more than 20 or 30 minutes at a time. Therefore, one one day, I will finish maybe 6 or 7 projects. Surprises lots of people. They think I work so fast. HAHA.
Me too. Lost my husband 3 years ago, and to top it off I just broke my hip so I cannot sit for very long. That means I have to keep getting up and I tend to go read, then back to the craft room and XStitch, etc. I am not lonely though. I am my own best friend.
What if you printed the slogan backwards on the Peel and Stick and put it on the back to stitch through. Then you wouldn't need to pick out all the little stray pieces after you removed it. Thanks for the company today. I'm in solo quarantine with my rowdy kitten for companionship. Talk about crazy, I discovered she enjoys playing tag throughout the apartment. I chase her then turn around and she chases me. Oh what we do for entertainment. LOL Take care when you venture out!!!
A peak into your daily life and how distracting it can be. I go to my sewing room for a specific item and see several items, patterns, fabrics, or projects, and forget or dismiss my original purpose. My distractibility has increased during this social distancing time. Loved the Press and Seal tip. I don't usually embroider but know some who do and will pass it along. Stay safe. And help keep us stitches and sexists sane.
Anna you’re just like the bees you love ..just going from one flower to the next 🐝 😂🤣 remember variety is the spice of life . Love your little pillow. Thanks for the chat 😘💐🐝
Working on a picnic quilt. Sandwiching. It was interrupted by a quarantine quilt & Pat Sloans March Calendar & now April Calendar. Your mind seems normal to me 😂😂
My husband sleeps with his barber 💈 also. I reluctantly started cutting his hair several years ago. I put off cutting his hair, till I’m sleeping with the Woolly mammoth😉 So many ufo’s to work on... don’t dare look in a pattern book or I’ll be off chasing a squirrel 🐿. As always thanks for the fun and take care. 🐝 Linda in Minnesota
Too funny...my hubby sleeps with his barber also-me! I have always liked to have several projects going at the same time but can see one through to the end.
It was interesting to hear you speaking about how difficult it was to sew the caps. The difference between quilting and garment sewing is quilting is two dimensional. Garments are 3 dimensional.
Oh my gosh..I am laughing so hard, I get in my sewing room and I get sidetracked so easily..my husband always says oh shinny and I'm off on something else..so I totally relate to you. I can work on 3 or 4 different projects in a day and start something new by evening. 😂🤣 love it. Thank you for the laugh!
Hi Anna, thanks for a relaxing visit this evening. Its been another stressful day. It was nice to unwind and chill with you in the bee hive. Stay healthy and safe.
Loved your comments. I jump around on projects my self. Except the past few days I'm making masks for my office since optical drs are essential. Stay safe and healthy.
Love you dearly, it’s another sleepless night.You make me laugh at myself and I realized all of us creative people r more a lot alike than we r willing to admit.
Hi thanks fo the time. I have ADHD and some days I have 10 things going. This gets to my husband as he is one who starts something and finishes the project before moving on to something else. No way I could ever do that. I am retired and have no structure either. I can sew or embrodery, or bake just whatever please me.
Loved this time with you. I totally agree clothes are hard!!!! I made a summer dress for myself because i found fabric I absolutely loved but it was jersey so i found a "simple" Dress pattern......disaster!!! Took 3 tries...I will wear it but never again will i attempt clothes!!
It's called bias tape, Anna and it can be used in an assortment of ways even trimming out a cross stitch piece when finished. Soooooo, are you very tired? I ask because to go down as many rabbit holes as you have, all in an attempt to back your second t-shirt quilt, you must be exhausted!!! LOLOL What a terrific idea for the embroidery. Press and Seal. Who would have thunk it??? Thank you AGAIN! Your kids on you about leaving your house, too? I can't believe my two. One's willing to come 200 miles to purchase my groceries, leave them on my front step and leave?????? Very sweet but not terribly practical. The other just doesn't stop nagging. hahaha Are you backstitching those little sayings? Looks good! You and G take care and we'll chat again. Hugs.
I have the Bowl Filler book from Christmas. I'm getting it out today - thanks to you. Loads of great sayings so needed right now. I have just finished 25 masks for family. We all live in Kansas about 15 minutes apart. We have not been mixing together to keep us all healthy. My Dad is in a close by nursing home after suffering a stroke last July. I have been filling his birdfeeder and talking through the closed window with him. He is being very loved on by the staff. I too hop around projects. I sew clothing, quilt, cross stitch and wool applique. Since our state shutdown school for the year (back in early March) I am not seeing my K/1st graders. I am retired but still go into my school T-TH 9-2 to work with them on MATH. I miss them SO MUCH..... I've sewn two tops, started a long ago purchased quilt kit (with machine applique) nine blocks - I have done 3 of them, cross stitching like crazy and working on a bunch of Buttermilk Basin projects. We have a 2nd home in MN about an hour from Canada. I was able to get a bunch of patterns and kits a BMB in last January after a trip to go ice fishing. Love the place. Keep safe and enjoy your time in the Beehive.
You are a blessing to me and I'm sure to all your Roadies. You are the calm when I need to stress relieve. Thank you for sharing your Bee Hive. I think a lot of us float from project to project. Right now I'm finishing a small hand stitched project along with longarming another. In between I'm finishing a Sylvia Pippen wall hanging which I would never have known about if it wasn't for your introduction. I look forward to your next video.
I love that you start out with a plan and five steps later you are off on a tangent. I have completed two UFO quilt tops and made the binding for each. I am piecing scrappy backing for both, so that is hopefully what I will continue to work on...unless I get distracted by something else!,
Live, Love, Laugh was my Mom’s favorite mantra....😌👵🏻
Entering my sewing studio is also a recipe for multiple projects...and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I have three projects going now, but could add another any minute! Our grocery stores are crazy busy every day. I’m using their delivery service and think I might use it after this crisis is over. More sewing and stitching time! I also have cut my husband’s hair since early in our marriage...45 years. He has less and less to cut on top, so taking less time than it used to...Stay well. Lynn in Indiana
I just want to thank you for being so real. I am constantly bouncing all over the place from one project to another and it was so nice to hear that someone I enjoy watching so much is the same way ans makes such beautiful creations - leaves a little hope for me!
In these challenging times ...." make do and mend" is the order of the day...and a quilt made during this time which may not be perfect but reflects life in lockdown...using what you have ...will be symbolic of these days.
We are all cooking what we have in...making soup and meals from leftovers....etc..
So craft projects now are what we have in...so we are more appreciative of what we have ..these days are making us take stock...
Enjoy your CV quilt.
I am so glad you are safe and home in your bee hive. I was worried about you out there traveling during this time. I used to sew one quilt at a time and then some how I slipped and now have waaay too many projects in progress. This is the perfect time to whittle those down a bit. After I finish making masks! My DIL works in a big city hospital and asked me to make some. They are wearing them over the N95 mask. I made 30 and now am working on the second batch of 35. I got my husband folding and pressing the fabris strips into ties for me. They are a little wonky but will function just fine, Stay safe!
Cute pillow patterns. I want that book!!! Good to see you!!!
Love the "you+me=home" design. So beautiful at this time of turmoil. I remarked to hubby that you guys make me want to emigrate to Oregon. It looks so beautiful. Love and hugs.
Thank you so much for the tip on using Press and Seal in, God bless.
As I sat down by the wood stove to watch your video...it started snowing....your quilt is looking nice...you made me laugh when you talked about...getting distracted..lol..that’s me to a t.....I watched the midnight quilter..she has a lovely pattern for using shirts..I showed my husband..to use his motorcycle shirts...eek...!..I told him to pick them out himself...😬..lol..got my bolt of sf101 ready!....I too am the outside one...n I went into town for the senior time..thank goodness it wasn’t busy..in n out..like the burger!....have a happy day.. Anna..thankyou for a nice beginning for my day...🙋🏼♀️🌻🐝
I totally get getting distracted. That's why I usually have 34 projects going. Recently I was working on this quilt block from hell. I redid it several times. Then the other day I looked at it and threw it away. I sat down and felt an enormous sense of relief. I smiled and started on something else. Stay safe and be well.
I am with you, sista! I get bored doing the same project all day, as well. Love watching you, and listening to your stories!!
Such a relief to know someone's sidetracked as easily as me! It's why I've so many unfinished projects. I always struggle to understand project instructions. I mainly got embroidery framed as making it into an item was generally beyond me. I've pieces of lace from about 20 years ago still waiting to be stitched onto fabric edges in case I ruin many hours of work.
You are my only sewing friend and I enjoy you lots.
I totally get jumping from project to project lol. Great tip about press and seal will try that on mine as well. Take care bee well🐝
I completely understand. I’m the same way! So many great ideas run through our minds, but that’s good! We can solve problems easily because our brain fills with options. Actually, it’s fun!
Anna You so brighten my day. I to am flitting from one project to another . I have challanged myself to patch together any scrap from my bit bag you know the one where you said I will save that scrap I might use it later .Going to make a shopping bag Well Maybe!!
This was such a fun video 😀 Now I want to make some bowl fillers too 👏 I bet that you were the most delightful little girl and lots of fun to be around! I feel just like you sometimes. We have information & project overload and I want to make them all. It just keeps getting better and better! You really do finish a lot of projects in a year...you're amazing. Sometimes I work best under pressure lol. Keep us smiling, Anna!
I love all you your videos and you always cheer me up...these are strange times and you and G (in my humble opinion) are 2 fantastic human beings!!!!!
Re T shirt quilt and Sue Spargo detour. Sounds normal working pattern to me. Lol. Absolutely enjoyed your project hopping.
My projects are like a little clown car 🤣😂 I can pull them out and out and out but I do work on all of them . It’s my quilt a d d lol. I am enjoying my time in the beehive because I cant see my quilting buddies but up I can see you. Thanks Anna
You and me both!
Anna I think you gave described creative women everywhere. I love your channel and we gals need you even more during this lock down. Keep safe and well from Sue, Tyldesley Greater Manchester, England 👍🏼😁
I have made MANY T-shirt quilts and am happy to share some small bit of help. I like your basic grid. I always make them on a 12.5" t-shirt squares using that ruler makes it easy. Then use solid color 2.5" X 12.5" for sashing then different color 2.5" squares corner stones. School or favorite color of future owner is nice. You can always mix up all color of both, just fun colors. then a neutral small border, black or white then finish with a wider color or print border. I also longarm my own quilts using pantograph for this type quilt. Nice, but not timely. Hope that helps. Love your videos, I am very organized and structured, so your style is refreshingly different. Thanks....
You make me feel good. I always have several projects going at the same time and am easily side tracked. Love hearing that maybe I’m kinda normal 💕
Ana, So enjoyed this video. So upbeat. Glad to have the real,happy you back. Stay safe and healthy.
Morning....it’s 51’ this morning....it was 71’ yesterday....I should be out and working in the flower beds but I’m making masks first......
Being creative is a great problem to have but lol between my pottery room, art room, sewing room, wood working barn and gardens I feel like a spinning top some days.....🤪 so during this time of struggles I feel blessed to have all these creative struggles......
Stay safe.....😷
OMG! 😂 you should TOTALLY do the Big Foot block for your cousin’s 2nd quilt...
I just love your Eiffel Tower!❤️
You always make me smile watching your videos 🙂
My girl friend works at the Cleveland Clinic here in Cleveland, Ohio. The mask that you were talking about with the 3” slit, you put a filter in it. You can use 2 coffee filters. Then throw them out at the end of the day.
Love your podcast.. keep up the good work. Thank You
Hi Anna....Taped Blue Bloods so I could watch you. I am so glad I did because I bought the bowl book a while back and forgot I was going to make a bunch. Tomorrow I am going to start.....thank you, thank you. Stay in, stay well.
My newest project is making crumb fabric big enough to make me a top....didn’t have a pattern that was my size and couldn’t find one online that “spoke” to me, so I took one of my favorite tops apart (seam by seam) and now I have a pattern for new tops!👍🏻👵🏻
I have a problem, nearly the same as you, with focus. Now I have shingles and am awake whenever the pain or itching flair up. During these times I plan things I want to start but the discomfort delays starting. I have stacks of supplies with instructions and drawings all over my room, but nothing really done. Someday, maybe.
Good luck, stay safe and God bless.
Hi Anna, Recently, I have had interest in Hand applique and was drawn to some of your videos. And I guess I would have to say, your down to earth in your instruction, while helping a novice to comprehend! I am starting with the whipstich and trying to applique wool pieces of a flower onto flannel Any advice would be helpful!! and thank you for your videos as I will look forward to watch. thank You!
You can cut strips of the left over t shirts and crochet or knit with it.
I too am like...SQUIRL...in my own home. I am painting furniture, sewing masks which I have 40+ orders now, making a bag for sister, have 4 quilt tops working on, a few x stitch projects AND just now ordered Bowl me Over. Can't wait for that to arrive. Let all do what gives us JOY during this difficult time. I live alone so nobody here to rein me in....lol. STAY Healthy everyone
Thank you Anna for the journey through your mind when picking a project. I am the same way after quitting for more than 30 years. I have all the books, all the tools and the STASH. A lot of my stuff doesn’t look familiar to me so it’s like looking at new stuff. We are hibernating at our vacation condo in Vermont, and even here I will not run out of projects. When we were working my friend and I always said we were buying stuff we didn’t need and didn’t have the time to work on,. Apparently buying it for when we retired and had the time was a good idea. Stay well!
Thank you for your inspirations. I found the book on Amazon last time you showed it and i love it as much. We are so blessed having a home, food on the table and being healthy.
Anna,I love you,even though I have never met you! You are so real!!
I am watching the rest of this now. So were you an OR nurse? I thought you had eluded to this before. I am a retired OR nurse. Small world!
Haha....I have a carnival in my mind too....and I saw the T-shirt you are wearing and had to stop and sing. "My name is Jean val Jean" "And I am Javert, do not forget my name - do not forget me 2-4-6-0-1"
I thought it was appropriate for quarantine...but you were the first to get it, LOL
I thought it was just me... I cannot be content in my sewing studio unless I have several projects going at the same time. I move from one to another as I tire of the previous one. Believe it or not, since I am a diligent project hopper, I get a lot done! 💕
hahahhahah!! Toilet Paper Substitute! hahahah!! You make me giggle Miss Anna! :)
I think many of us get distracted when we are looking for something. I know that I often do. I'm a little more focused at this time because I'm making masks. I need to make some hats and went to the site you described. Now I'm out of ink for the download.:( How crazy is that. Now I wait for the ink. It's 1:50 am and I just finished watching this video. Now it's time for bed with a chuckle and a smile on my face. Thank you.
I so enjoyed this video. Those are going to be real cute in the bowl and makes a statement. My husband and I are in our 80's and have underlying health issues. Our kids have given us strict instructions not to leave our house. For me that is okay, because I'm a homebody, but my husband is not. We do live in the country and have some animals, so he is able to go outside and to the barn, etc. Sorry this got a little long!!
Boy Anna I’m so much like you! I could work on six different projects a day. From rug punching to quilting to cross stitch to embroidery! I have so many projects going that I just go with the mood at that moment! I have that same bowl filler book. I may have to join you with that! What’s one more small project. Right? Stay well!💕💕
I ‘m the same way. I have several projects going on at the same time. Getting bored is in my nature! Love all you do!
Hi Anna, Thanks for sharing your day in the Beehive..Your Paris Sue Spargo wall hanging is lovely, can't wait to see it finished. I am working on the Sue Spargo stitch along and working on the fifth circle. Learning new stitches as I go. They look like little jewels, makes me happy. I think I will make some of the bowl fillers you are working on, love them. Looking forward to the next instalment. Love from Tasmania xoxo
I’m exactly the same, I do gold work, white work, silk shading, x stitch, applique and since I watched you ,I now do woolly things and quilts and patchwork!!!! So very difficult to concentrate on one thing.
Still I’m not complaining I love everything especially you xxxx
Hi Anna, thanks for the beehive. Like you & others, I also flutter around my sewing room from project to project. Glad to know I'm not alone & that I should not feel guilty. Misty said hi.
I am glad to see that my mind works the same way as yours. Not one to have just one project and when I get out my patterns etc I travel down the rabbit hole. I love it. Thanks Anna you are my very favorite video friend. Thanks. I am sheltering in place too.
Have watched for years and never left a comment, but have to tell you this. I HAD TO PAUSE YOU AND START READING THE COMMENTS. Anna you are far from alone. I have almost stopped my quilting and started to go back to cross stitch. The only problem is I am in early 70’s now. It’s much harder for me now. I also started floss tube watching and can’t focus on it and watch anything at the time. You I sent you a message on it once telling you about Jan Hicks who could help you with a question you had. I see now how you achive so much. Going to start a much smaller project now. That should help me and free up time to watch and then use quite time for stitching. Got to finish this quit rowdy now. See you again soon on stitch roady too.
Thanks for making me smile ! I so love your channel and I too am a retired RN who misses her kids and grands!! I have that bowl filler book and going to get it out. You’re the best..I would love to meet and have a cup of tea with you. Many blessings. Stay safe!! Beth
This video made my day in its entirety! I am just the same in my sewing room. Currently working on two baby quilts, hand embroidered pillow cases and just started small Easter cross stitch pattern. I too have a wall of books and patterns including the bowl filler book you are using so of course I will be dragging it out to begin my own🤗😂 IF I can get to store I will look for press and seal to try your technique. Thank you Anna for your constant inspiration in all things sewing. Safe safe and God bless❤️🇺🇸
I can't even blame ADD, I get interrupted by more urgent things before I finish. I haven't done much sewing in well over a year because there are always things like washing machines, toilets, and falling branches to be dealt with. And before I can get that done, when it's at least calm, something else more urgent than completion comes up. gah!
Thanks for the video Anna. Love the idea of press and seal. Your mind works and lot like mine. It's nice to know that there isn't anything wrong with me it's just who I am!!!
Getting good at self i-sew-lating!!!
Lol, does Vonna Pfeiffer know about the big foot quilt?! Squirrel!
We had a weather day like that on Friday
You mentioned vacuum cleaner bags for medical masks. I was told they can contain fiberglass so it may not be safe in masks. Just a caution. Thank you for your pleasant and friendly videos. You’re the best!!
Lol me too I’m all over the place
Hey Anna thank you once again, enjoy this episode. Back in the 80's I with several doctors that did cross stitching, amaze on their stitching of course why they were doctor who did plastic surgery.This weekend I'll be working on face mask and send them to my baby in Oregon, who also works at vet clinic beside going to school. Mahalo and be safe to you and your family.
My I have been watching you very sporadically, but I have finally how to you tube on my tv...I think you have a different mode of living while you travel. You used to sit at a typically travel trailer table, and one show I watched this year seemed like you have more space on the road. Our winter home is a motor home, 31 foot, that allows me to take far too much along. Of course this year, we had a minor problem that took a repair person, then came home early so We were only away for two months. Do you normally dry camp, state or national parks, or private camp grounds. I find my self trying to interrupt you but, you don’t stop! 🥰😉😁
LOL We do all kinds of camping...my favorite are state parks. We did get a tiny home in AZ but I like the van best!
Anna,I work the same way. I have a few projects going at the same time. Sticking to just one is boring to me. 🤷♀️
I love your videos = always waiting for the next video - love your stories you share - keep up giving us great videos
Gee,,,am I glad that I am not alone! My brain goes from one project to another till I can’t remember what I meant to get done. I have set up three different work spaces, with different projects so that maybe I will accomplish something. One project is Sue’s:)))
Hello! I am a new counted cross stitcher and discovered your channel when looking up quilting videos. I have been a self taught quilter since 1999, with hand applique and hand quilting being my first love. I will machine quilt small quilts if I have a deadline to meet. You are a very talented lady and I love watching your videos. I have two questions: when working on a cross-stitch project, how do you mark your place on your chart? I seem to keep making mistakes and have to pull out stitches so I was wondering how everyone else is keeping track of where they are. In one of your retreat videos, there was a lady working on a beautiful black and shades of gray project on a white pipe looking frame.(I don't know what that frame is called) It seemed like she had long thread tales hanging down the front of her project. Why did she do that? Could you explain that method? Thank you so much for making your wonderful and informative videos. Happy stitching!! Oh, one more question...some of your videos are titled Flosstube and then a number. Could you explain what that is about? Thank you again!!!
That’s a great idea about the Press and Seal! I actually knitted while watching you, usually I just stare at the screen.😂
Watching you and your brain bounce from project to project is like watching a short film of myself....my daughter and granddaughter laugh at me constantly....especially when t comes to them asking me “so what are you working on today Gram?” 😂👵🏻
Love, love, love the idea of the positive sayings pin cushions! A bowl of wonder not of fear. I tat! I turn to that when I am working on waiting.... good luck on the surgical hats! Reily Blake has a mask pattern with a filter pocket
I'm glad you're still going on strong.. lol... being all over the place is not so bad in projects.. at least you're not bored... I remember you talking about the press and seal before. I just don't remember which video it was. Its sounds like something would try when doing words. I had made me a bag a long time ago when I was a young teen and put writing on it. I did it free hand style.. If that's what you call it.. lol. it worked out.. but like you said if you like the font the designer used this would be a good way to do it. press and seal.. ill have to remember to look for that. I just can't remember if you had actually used a hot iron in it or not. lol..
I love the idea of the t shirt quilt Ana's appetizer bites. Your dau, your wat. I think 6ou have sa good grasp of what you want to do. Why not flit from project to project. It's probably good for tdd for your brain. Take care .
I love getting in touch with you. My daughter in Baltimore called to say her hospital just received a truck load of hand sanitizer from a local alcohol producer. I cry because someone is taking care of my daughter. Thank you. Thank you everyone for helping. By the way, I read several books as
T once to. One for the living room and one for the bedside. Stay safe all.
Have you spotted the new Batiks by Wilmington Fabrics ? The collection is called Queen Bee and I thought of you straight away!
I could so relate starting one thing then flitting to something else! So many things to make! Your bowl pillows are such a cute idea.. need to get some press ‘n seal. Do you think you could spritz it with water after stitching to remove it? 😊 Suzette
LOL...you crack me up! "It's like a carnival going on here.." ROFLOL. My husband has said almost those same words about my sewing and crafting room. I love me some carnival action. I blame my dad. He would rarely finish one project before starting 5 other projects. I am my father's daughter LOL. I tell my hubby, "Who doesn't love a carnival??!!" Stitch on girlfriend!
I live alone and some days have no “structure”! I can go from one thing to another thing and then to another! I am having no problem sheltering at home!
Dianne,
Same here.
I can't concentrate on any one thing for more than 20 or 30 minutes at a time. Therefore, one one day, I will finish maybe 6 or 7 projects. Surprises lots of people. They think I work so fast. HAHA.
Me too. Lost my husband 3 years ago, and to top it off I just broke my hip so I cannot sit for very long. That means I have to keep getting up and I tend to go read, then back to the craft room and XStitch, etc. I am not lonely though. I am my own best friend.
What if you printed the slogan backwards on the Peel and Stick and put it on the back to stitch through. Then you wouldn't need to pick out all the little stray pieces after you removed it.
Thanks for the company today. I'm in solo quarantine with my rowdy kitten for companionship. Talk about crazy, I discovered she enjoys playing tag throughout the apartment. I chase her then turn around and she chases me. Oh what we do for entertainment. LOL
Take care when you venture out!!!
A peak into your daily life and how distracting it can be. I go to my sewing room for a specific item and see several items, patterns, fabrics, or projects, and forget or dismiss my original purpose. My distractibility has increased during this social distancing time.
Loved the Press and Seal tip. I don't usually embroider but know some who do and will pass it along.
Stay safe. And help keep us stitches and sexists sane.
Anna you’re just like the bees you love ..just going from one flower to the next 🐝 😂🤣 remember variety is the spice of life . Love your little pillow. Thanks for the chat 😘💐🐝
Working on a picnic quilt. Sandwiching. It was interrupted by a quarantine quilt & Pat Sloans March Calendar & now April Calendar. Your mind seems normal to me 😂😂
I found that I did not like the Press & Seal as the tiny bits left in the stitching were a pain to remove.
My husband sleeps with his barber 💈 also. I reluctantly started cutting his hair several years ago. I put off cutting his hair, till I’m sleeping with the Woolly mammoth😉 So many ufo’s to work on... don’t dare look in a pattern book or I’ll be off chasing a squirrel 🐿. As always thanks for the fun and take care. 🐝 Linda in Minnesota
Too funny...my hubby sleeps with his barber also-me! I have always liked to have several projects going at the same time but can see one through to the end.
It was interesting to hear you speaking about how difficult it was to sew the caps. The difference between quilting and garment sewing is quilting is two dimensional. Garments are 3 dimensional.
Loved this one Anna! Trying to finish some projects before starting new ones but it's hard!!!
Oh my gosh..I am laughing so hard, I get in my sewing room and I get sidetracked so easily..my husband always says oh shinny and I'm off on something else..so I totally relate to you. I can work on 3 or 4 different projects in a day and start something new by evening. 😂🤣 love it. Thank you for the laugh!
Hi Anna, thanks for a relaxing visit this evening. Its been another stressful day. It was nice to unwind and chill with you in the bee hive. Stay healthy and safe.
We got a letter from our landlords and if we use anything but toilet paper and a plumber gets called you will be charged.
Loved your comments. I jump around on projects my self. Except the past few days I'm making masks for my office since optical drs are essential. Stay safe and healthy.
Love you dearly, it’s another sleepless night.You make me laugh at myself and I realized all of us creative people r more a lot alike than we r willing to admit.
Hi thanks fo the time. I have ADHD and some days I have 10 things going. This gets to my husband as he is one who starts something and finishes the project before moving on to something else. No way I could ever do that. I am retired and have no structure either. I can sew or embrodery, or bake just whatever please me.
Anna my mind works just like yours.
Loved this time with you. I totally agree clothes are hard!!!! I made a summer dress for myself because i found fabric I absolutely loved but it was jersey so i found a "simple" Dress pattern......disaster!!! Took 3 tries...I will wear it but never again will i attempt clothes!!
Don't apologize you have a lot of company. Lol
It's called bias tape, Anna and it can be used in an assortment of ways even trimming out a cross stitch piece when finished. Soooooo, are you very tired? I ask because to go down as many rabbit holes as you have, all in an attempt to back your second t-shirt quilt, you must be exhausted!!! LOLOL What a terrific idea for the embroidery. Press and Seal. Who would have thunk it??? Thank you AGAIN! Your kids on you about leaving your house, too? I can't believe my two. One's willing to come 200 miles to purchase my groceries, leave them on my front step and leave?????? Very sweet but not terribly practical. The other just doesn't stop nagging. hahaha Are you backstitching those little sayings? Looks good! You and G take care and we'll chat again. Hugs.
Just made a t-shirt quilt for my friend and used leftover t-shirts with some fabric I had.
You remind me so much of myself. I have a hard time keeping on track Start looking for something and come across another project
LOL.... I can relate! Go from one room to the next & find something else to do!!😂 Thanks for sharing your videos. You’re a stitch!!😘