I really loved seeing how you prep for your retreat! Sounds amazing. Your stitch pillows are so adorable and I think I'll try that too. You have such beautiful heart warming ideas. Thank you!!
Good morning Susan Often going back to watch the older and/or missed videos. It just dawned on me that watching your incredible style with merging home decorating and a passion for quilting is the influence for my relatively recent changes in my home. I now keep an eye open out for interesting and charming items to add here especially helpful with storage in visible areas. My favorite is an old gate leg table I now have next to my second machine. And since I love old things have added a few of those items such as a flat flour sifter where I can leave out the next fabric bundle I'll be working on. After seeing this video, I'm making a goal of adding stitchery as love the idea of sprinkling the small pillows in the room. Thanks so much for inspiration and your special uniqueness. Hugs from Maine
I’m sure you will have a wonderful time… So organized and coordinated. It will be fun to see your progress. I love retreats. Unfortunately we don’t have any local stores or retreats but I was able to travel to Arizona for a retreat and then a virtual 3 day retreat at home that was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing your preparation with us. I hope you will take pictures and share the retreat with us also!
Thank you Barbara! I will be posting pictures of my progress. I am a new cross-stitcher and my progress is a little slow, but I really enjoy it and a retreat really helps with being able to get a lot more accomplished. Plus it is so fun to be with others who enjoy stitching!
Hi Susan, Thank you so much for letting me know where you bought your pink fabric for your Granny Square Quilt. Just ordered 8 yrds so that my sister and I get the free shipping. Also, just bought the red truck, (medium size) . Now I have to get some stitching cards from Lori Holt. I just love all your decor. Thank you Susan for sharing with all of us your home decor and sewing rooms.
What a perfect set up! Everything is color coordinated!! Great idea with the small rug. Your show n’tell is adorable!!! Hope you thoroughly enjoy the retreat!!
Thank you Linda, as I progress on my cross-stitch project I will share pictures on Instagram. I am slow at cross stitching. Still so much for me to learn and practice.
Love all your videos !!!!! What a cut set up for you stitching. When you do your stitching at home, do you set up the same way in your sewing room ? Everything is always so cute and organized in your home. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to see your new sewing room update!!!!!
Thank you for you comments! When I stitch at home I have a small 3 tier cart near my stitching chair in my living room with a floor magnifying lamp. My supplies are in the cart. In my sewing room I have a stitching chair also with a small 3 tier cart and light also. So I have my stitching things close at hand. I do show these set ups in a prior video. Thank you for watching!
Love your set-up for cross stitching. What kind of batting did you use for your little pillows ? Just bought Lori Holt's pattern and can't wait to start stitching. I want to organize my stitching area better. You have inspired me to do so. Love your videos, Thanks so much for sharing with us .
Another great video. Love your setup. I’m going on retreat this coming weekend. Can’t wait. You enabled me to get the Lori Holt tomato quilt kit Stared cutting out blocks this past week. It looks like so much fun
Hi Susan! Such fun things to see, as usual! Your little pillows are adorable and I hope you are having a great t8me at your retreat. I love your sweatshirt! Do you sell them? I would love to purchase one from you if you do! Happy stitching and quilting til next time! 🪡🧵🪡🌻🐝🍂🍁🍂🍁🧡🤎💛
Thank you Cathy! I don’t sell the sweatshirts. I just had a few t shirts and sweatshirts made up for fun. If I do ever decide to order to sell I will definitely let you know. I think that would be fun and I thank you for wanting one. I so enjoy watching your videos! You are an amazing stitcher and quilter!
Thank you Penny, I purchased the tin from TJ max. I hope I am thinking of the right one you are referring to. It is the one on my 3 tier cart that I showed. If not let me know what one you are thinking of.
Did the lamp come in that color? How did that happen? Susan, I found a huge red metal truck at Hobby Lobby today. You inspired me to get it you know. I plan to have a plant in the bed on my porch. I’ll be posting a photo on Instagram soon.
Ann, yes the lamp came in that color, I got it at Joannes. I love the idea of using your big red truck on your porch with a plant in it. I will be looking for the pictures you post.
Great video. Would you please share what magnifying lamp you had charging? Where did you get the boxes you had your needles in? Does your sister sell bags - those are awesome. So many great ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Amy, thank you, the light is a Halo Go Rechargeable Table Magnifier. The Magnetic Needle Cases are by It’s Sew Emma”. They come in 3 colors, pint, teal and navy. All are available at Fat Quarter Shop. I got my needle cases at my local quilt store, The Quilt A Way. My sister does not sell her bags, but if she ever does I will be sure to let you know.
Shirley, I am going to do a Christmas video soon. I am getting ready to do it. I have been doing a lot of quilting and also getting ready for another get together with my quilting friends for a brunch. I will be doing a video with that also. I am sorry it has taken so long this time but I did get 3 quilts finished! Thank you for watching my channel.
Thank you Beverly, I don’t use a hoop, but I am a new stitcher and watch tutorials on TH-cam. If I did a bigger project I might use one. Any tips I would appreciate:)
Bobbie, I got my pattern from my local quilt store the Quilt A Way. I put a link on my TH-cam video. They have a website and also you can call also. I believe the Fat Quarter Shop also has it.
Bobbie, I started with a much bigger piece of cloth and stitched the pattern from the stitch card. I got my directions from watching Lori Holt’s TH-cam video tutorial on the pillows. She explains after you have stitched the pattern how much to cut the cloth to make the pillow and really explains and shows the steps to make them. I just made sure I had a big enough piece that after it was stitched I had over an inch on each side. I think Lori says you need to cute 3/4 inch from the border to make the pillow.
Susanne, My sister does not have a TH-cam or Instagram. My sister is a beautiful quilter and stitcher. I really enjoy sharing all of her inspiration as she has really taught me so much throughout the years.
I absolutely love your set up, but isn’t that A LOT of stitchy stuff to take to a retreat/class? Seems like overpacking for a vacation. Which I’m very prone to do. 😂
Your music is WAY TO LOUD, you speak softly but when the music comes on it about breaks your ear drums! I was using my ear buds but just wanted to make you aware of it ,thank you!
I really loved seeing how you prep for your retreat! Sounds amazing. Your stitch pillows are so adorable and I think I'll try that too. You have such beautiful heart warming ideas. Thank you!!
Thank you Maria!
Even your drinking cup matches. You’re the best. ❤
Thank you Velia!
Good morning Susan Often going back to watch the older and/or missed videos.
It just dawned on me that watching your incredible style with merging home decorating and a passion for quilting is the influence for my relatively recent changes in my home.
I now keep an eye open out for interesting and charming items to add here especially helpful with storage in visible areas.
My favorite is an old gate leg table I now have next to my second machine. And since I love old things have added a few of those items such as a flat flour sifter where I can leave out the next fabric bundle I'll be working on.
After seeing this video, I'm making a goal of adding stitchery as love the idea of sprinkling the small pillows in the room.
Thanks so much for inspiration and your special uniqueness.
Hugs from Maine
I’m sure you will have a wonderful time… So organized and coordinated. It will be fun to see your progress. I love retreats. Unfortunately we don’t have any local stores or retreats but I was able to travel to Arizona for a retreat and then a virtual 3 day retreat at home that was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing your preparation with us. I hope you will take pictures and share the retreat with us also!
Thank you Barbara! I will be posting pictures of my progress. I am a new cross-stitcher and my progress is a little slow, but I really enjoy it and a retreat really helps with being able to get a lot more accomplished. Plus it is so fun to be with others who enjoy stitching!
Hi Susan, Thank you so much for letting me know where you bought your pink fabric for your Granny Square Quilt. Just ordered 8 yrds so that my sister and I get the free shipping. Also, just bought the red truck, (medium size) . Now I have to get some stitching cards from Lori Holt. I just love all your decor. Thank you Susan for sharing with all of us your home decor and sewing rooms.
Thank you so much for watching and your kind comments!
So lovely - everything you do really! You should win a prize for the most coordinated set up in the class!
Thank you so much Jo Ann!
So cute! 🤩
Fun how everything coordinates!! 💖
Your sister is very talented, too!! 😍
Thank you Cindy!
Such an adorable set up for your retreat, have a great time!☺️
Thank you Annalee!
What a perfect set up! Everything is color coordinated!! Great idea with the small rug. Your show n’tell is adorable!!! Hope you thoroughly enjoy the retreat!!
Thank you Sara!
Nice way to get ready for your retreat. Enjoy!
Thank you Jeanette!
I love your stitchy setup. The colors are awesome! And your finished pieces are amazing!
Thank you Teresa!
What a cute setup! Love your little pillows too. Hope you have a wonderful time at the retreat and accomplish all that you plan to. Enjoy!
Thank you Linda, as I progress on my cross-stitch project I will share pictures on Instagram. I am slow at cross stitching. Still so much for me to learn and practice.
Can you do a video on those little table runners, pink one is so cute…
Hope you had a wonderful time at the retreat. Your setup looks perfect and the pillows are adorable!💕
Thank you Linda, it was so much fun. I can’t wait until the next retreat in March.
Love all your videos !!!!! What a cut set up for you stitching. When you do your stitching at home, do you set up the same way in your sewing room ? Everything is always so cute and organized in your home. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to see your new sewing room update!!!!!
Thank you for you comments!
When I stitch at home I have a small 3 tier cart near my stitching chair in my living room with a floor magnifying lamp. My supplies are in the cart. In my sewing room I have a stitching chair also with a small 3 tier cart and light also. So I have my stitching things close at hand. I do show these set ups in a prior video. Thank you for watching!
Everything is soooo cute! LOVE your colors. 😍
Thank you Bonnie!
Thanks for sharing. Such a fun & sweet set up. Love your projects
I was so excited to see your post! Everything you do is just exquisite! I love your taste..hope you had fun! Be safe!😊
Thank you so much Beth!
Your set up for your stitching retreat is so cute! Have a great time! 🪡🪡🪡
Thank you Sandy!
Love your set-up for cross stitching. What kind of batting did you use for your little pillows ? Just bought Lori Holt's pattern and can't wait to start stitching. I want to organize my stitching area better. You have inspired me to do so. Love your videos, Thanks so much for sharing with us .
Love your setup! Enjoy the little retreat
Thank you Teresa!
Loved the video. Sweet pillows❤️I’m looking forward to the next video.
Thank you Shirley!
Thanks for sharing! Great ideas for taking to a retreat! You are very creative. 🍁🍁🍁📗📗
Thank you Gerry!
How fun! 🎉
Very organized. I don't have that kind of brain. Wish I did. Lovely projects.
Hope it was fun.
Thank you Barbara!
Another great video. Love your setup. I’m going on retreat this coming weekend. Can’t wait. You enabled me to get the Lori Holt tomato quilt kit Stared cutting out blocks this past week. It looks like so much fun
Thanks so much Wanda, enjoy your retreat and have fine making the tomato pin cushion quilt!
Thanks, I love everything.
Thank you!
Everything is just so cute! Enjoy!
Thank you Julie!
I bet if we saw the rest of the sewing room it would be just as beautiful as your mats.
So functional thank you
Hi Susan! Such fun things to see, as usual! Your little pillows are adorable and I hope you are having a great t8me at your retreat. I love your sweatshirt! Do you sell them? I would love to purchase one from you if you do! Happy stitching and quilting til next time! 🪡🧵🪡🌻🐝🍂🍁🍂🍁🧡🤎💛
Thank you Cathy! I don’t sell the sweatshirts. I just had a few t shirts and sweatshirts made up for fun. If I do ever decide to order to sell I will definitely let you know. I think that would be fun and I thank you for wanting one. I so enjoy watching your videos! You are an amazing stitcher and quilter!
Thank You!
Would you share where you got your pink basket and floral desk organizer from?
Love all your videos!! I would love to know where you purchased the turquoise tin from.
Thank you Penny, I purchased the tin from TJ max. I hope I am thinking of the right one you are referring to. It is the one on my 3 tier cart that I showed. If not let me know what one you are thinking of.
Did the lamp come in that color? How did that happen?
Susan, I found a huge red metal truck at Hobby Lobby today. You inspired me to get it you know. I plan to have a plant in the bed on my porch. I’ll be posting a photo on Instagram soon.
Ann, yes the lamp came in that color, I got it at Joannes.
I love the idea of using your big red truck on your porch with a plant in it. I will be looking for the pictures you post.
Great video. Would you please share what magnifying lamp you had charging? Where did you get the boxes you had your needles in? Does your sister sell bags - those are awesome. So many great ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Amy, thank you, the light is a Halo Go Rechargeable Table Magnifier. The Magnetic Needle Cases are by It’s Sew Emma”. They come in 3 colors, pint, teal and navy. All are available at Fat Quarter Shop. I got my needle cases at my local quilt store, The Quilt A Way. My sister does not sell her bags, but if she ever does I will be sure to let you know.
Hi Susan, the video you showed on the Granny Squares Quilt, what is the fabric you used on the saches, it looks like a beautiful fabric.? I
The fabric I used was by Lori Holt, Bee Plaid, Cayenne Cross roads yardage SKU #12037-Cayenne ordered from Fat Quarter Shop
I love Those pillows what size are they and where do you find your 10 count Aida cloth
Bobbie, the pillows are about 4” and I found the 10 count at Fat Quarter Shop. Lori Holt has several colors of 10 count.
Hello, I was just wondering if you were going to have a Christmas video? I hope so!
Shirley,
I am going to do a Christmas video soon. I am getting ready to do it. I have been doing a lot of quilting and also getting ready for another get together with my quilting friends for a brunch. I will be doing a video with that also. I am sorry it has taken so long this time but I did get 3 quilts finished! Thank you for watching my channel.
Hi Susan, where did you get your lamp?
The turquoise Ott Lite I I got at Joanns and the charging magnifier lamp I ordered from Fat Quarter Shop. The Halo Go Lamp.
Do you use a hoop? Love your channel. 💙
Thank you Beverly, I don’t use a hoop, but I am a new stitcher and watch tutorials on TH-cam. If I did a bigger project I might use one. Any tips I would appreciate:)
Where did you purchase the cut and press cross stitch pattern
I would love to have one
Bobbie,
I got my pattern from my local quilt store the Quilt A Way. I put a link on my TH-cam video. They have a website and also you can call also. I believe the Fat Quarter Shop also has it.
Thank you. What size of cloth did you make the pillows with that pattern
Bobbie, I started with a much bigger piece of cloth and stitched the pattern from the stitch card. I got my directions from watching Lori Holt’s TH-cam video tutorial on the pillows. She explains after you have stitched the pattern how much to cut the cloth to make the pillow and really explains and shows the steps to make them. I just made sure I had a big enough piece that after it was stitched I had over an inch on each side. I think Lori says you need to cute 3/4 inch from the border to make the pillow.
Where did you find that truck
Bobbie, I got the truck from Michaels.
Where can i find the safety pins?
Kathy,
I found the pins at Hobby Lobby. They are by Tim Holtz idea-ology located in the scrap book section.
I got some at Hobby Lobby in the sewing section. 💕
Do you have new Videos for 2023?
I was wondering if your sister has a TH-cam channel or Instagram account? Could you tell me what they are? Thanks
Susanne,
My sister does not have a TH-cam or Instagram. My sister is a beautiful quilter and stitcher. I really enjoy sharing all of her inspiration as she has really taught me so much throughout the years.
Your sister sounds lovely and talented. I love your channel and your gentle way.
Thank you Patti
I absolutely love your set up, but isn’t that A LOT of stitchy stuff to take to a retreat/class? Seems like overpacking for a vacation. Which I’m very prone to do. 😂
Yes you are totally right! Each time I try to minimize what I take, but this was the result. Next time I am going to edit and see how that works.
Your music is WAY TO LOUD, you speak softly but when the music comes on it about breaks your ear drums! I was using my ear buds but just wanted to make you aware of it ,thank you!
Thank you Darlene for letting me know. I will try to adjust in the future.