Flosstube ~ Mooka by Nora Corbett. Let’s cross stitch together!
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I am doing The Shores of Hawk Run Hollow on a 20-count Aida bc I absolutely cannot handle 40-count.
I do LOVE your zodiac stitch....very tempting....especially the fabric....wow.
Thank you 😊!!
Have you ever had any issues with beads being too crowded on Mirabilia/Nora Corbett designs? I'm stitching At the Met which has some heavily beaded areas, using the called for 32 ct wichelt fabric, and my beads aren't fitting in nicely. I'm getting a little frustrated trying to squeeze them all in. Any tips?
Hi! Yes this has happened to me a few times however, I still choose to use 32ct fabric. What I have done in the past is to skip a row of beads or skip a bead where it’s over crowding. For example if it’s a row doing down … I find by the time you add the fifth bead you can skip one and then keep going. I should also add that when I attach beads I use a full X so the bead is straight up and down. I hope that helps or at least gives you some insight on how I overcome this issue when it comes up. Thank you so much for watching !! -Samantha 🦋
this is helpful, thank you!!@@HyggeStitcher
❤❤❤ I love it all ! And I feel you in the 40 count or higher because I have to use a hoop or Qsnap on these fabrics all the other ones I can stitch in hand ! But the zodiac is always soooo impreso to see! It’s nice of your daughter to give you the dates of the zodiac so you can stitch on it in the month. Every time I see I kinda wanna buy it 😅❤❤❤ besos love you friend 😘
Hi Milka !! Happy to read your comments and glad I'm not alone on the 40ct fabrics!! I think Zodiac is going to be one of those projects that turn out to be my most favorite once completed and framed!
30 wips??!! Omg. Yes, that gives me anxiety. I always was monogamy type stitcher. But I'm up to 12 now. And that enough for my anxiety! Lol Your Owl forestry patchwork Quilts is gorgeous! How do you like her floss? I'm working on her Black Vintage Sampler with her threads. I love them. So soft. Can't wait to see what you stitch next. Andnim saving the rest of my summer quacker for January as well. I know I will need it
I know 30 Wips sounds like too many !! haha I do enjoy the owl forest threads and the beautiful variegation they give the project is wonderful. Thank you for your comment as I enjoyed reading yours!! -Samantha
Samantha, I’m always excited to see a video post from you, your enthusiasm inspires me so much! I just got back from a cruise to St. John, Nb, Halifax, Quebec City and PEI, so not much Stitchy time lately, but now that I’m home I’m ready to get back to Welcome to the North Pole by Primrose Cottage. I started with the SAL in July, but didn’t stick with their sections, so I’m not really sure if I’ll finish in November or not, lol! I think you start Grimm’s Garden, it looks amazing! Thank you for introducing a new designer to me!
Gosh, Thank you so much Karen, it's truly my pleasure!!! I so enjoyed reading your comments and I hope you will visit with me again soon. Until then happy stitching on your Welcome to the North Pole Design. -Samantha
Thanks Samantha! Totally enjoyed your video and seeing all your beautiful stitching! Happy October Stitching! Lori
You are so welcome Lori !! Thank you for spending your time here with me !!!
I'm of 2 minds when it comes to how many projects to have. Having very few means they get more dedicated time, but burnout can happen, or the project isn't working for ones lifestyle currently. But having tons of projects can lead to decision fatigue, nothing ever seems to get finished, but you also have variety to fit your lifestyle and challenge prompts if you're in challenge groups.
I just did about 60% of a massive project this year, got it finished, and am now wandering aimlessly in the "what should I work on now" phase. It feels like I've worked on nothing but that 1 project, despite having finished 9 other things, and I've touched all but 1 project this year so far.
So, I made what probably will end up being a terrible decision, but I started 15 projects (so far 😂). 14 are ornaments, 1 is medium sized and 3 of those 15 are already finished. 😇 So I'm up to 23 projects, which feels like too many, but I did at least try to be responsible and not do 15 medium or large projects.
And theres 4-5 new starts left to start through new years.
But if you don't start it, you can't ever work on it or finish it. So I'm now set with a pile of smalls if I "need" a finish, or if I need a travel piece, I've gotten a bunch of fabric out of the stash which is nice, and I can continue to wrestle with the idea of how many is too many. (I range from 9-20ish projects at any given time.)
Hi! I can read the wisdom in your thoughts around your project decisions and I couldn't agree with you more! Sometimes I struggle with making a decision on what to stitch. There is comfort in simply picking up right where you left off the last time you stitched. I do miss that!! Thank you for taking the time to share with me as I very much enjoyed reading your comment. I hope you will join me again soon. Until then Happy Stitching ~ Samantha
Thank you for another great episode. I can see the wisdom in your thinking regarding your WIPS. All your projects are beautiful. I’m just kitting up Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow and looking forward to a start. My Summer Quaker has taken a back seat for the moment but I love that project!
Thank you so much for the encouragement and for taking the time to comment. I enjoyed reading yours!! - Samantha
Thanks so much for sharing your stitching with us. I hope you won't mind my asking, but what kind of thread do you use for all of your Mirabilia beadwork? The only beadwork I've done so far is with Mill Hill kits, and those use DMC thread. I have one of the pixie fairies and Princess Eliana kitted up but haven't started them yet because I got a bit stuck trying to figure out the beading thread part. Any advice you have to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
No problem 😊 I use invisible thread to bead however, I didn’t start off that way. In the past I used dmc thread that matched the fabric. One strand and stitching them down by making a x stitch. I hope that this inspires you to get started. You can do it !!
Great projects.
What a nice gift of the 25th Mirabilia stitch with everything!
Love your Zodiac stitch.
Marilyn
Thank you so much Marilyn!!
I really enjoyed watching your video again 😊 Love seeing the progress on your WIPs and really like the fabrics you use 🥰Oh, by the way I bought the pearls' storage box the day after I watched your previous video, you are quite persuasive 😜 Thanks a lot for the lovely video looking forward to your next one 🥰🧵🪡
Thank you so much, I must say I do look forward to reading your comments! I so appreciate you for taking the time to do so. I'm thrilled to hear that you too are using a bead storage box. It's been a game changer for me and I think I will purchase a few more for my collection of Treasures. FUN!!
I love seeing your progress on Tiny Modernists Zodiac! I'm working on that too and I never see it on Flosstube!
I'm so close to finishing off the border. If I waited until the end, it would never get done. I'm working the zodiac as they were released and am finishing up Gemini.
I loved all of your WIPs though! You always do a great job!
Ohh Yay! This makes me so happy!! I too do not see this pattern stitched much and I think its great fun. I think it will one day be one of my most favorite stitches ever. You get it !! Thank you for leaving your comments as I enjoyed reading yours. I hope you will come back and visit with me again soon. Until then Happy Stitching. -Samantha
I was wondering. Do you have any tips for stitching with Kreinik? One strand or two.? I’ve heard some people knot the thread at the eye? Does this help? Also…one more question….do you stitch your Kreinik section after all the other stitching has been done…before beads? Love your energy on your videos…..❤️
Hi Barbara, Great Questions!! I will stitch one stand of kreinik along side with DMC then usually I bead at the very end. My best advise to use a 26 or 24 size needle that will make it easier to thread. Also I shorten the length as this prevents the thread from shredding. I hope this helps then next time you give it a try! Thank you so much for watching and I hope to see you again soon. Until then Happy Stitching. -Samantha
Beautiful projects. I currently have three Hawk Run projects. The only one on 40 count is Autumn. I like stitching with two threads because I like the deeper color saturation so that is the only project on 40 count. I do a little seasonal stitching with other things.
That is awesome! Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll be back soon. Until then, Happy stitching :)
I absolutely love your videos, your positive energy and basically all your projects 😅❤
And I’ve just decided that my next pixie will be Luna 😍
Yay! Thank you so much 😊 Your kind works inspire me to keep going. I’m currently dreaming up my next video. I’m considering completing Luna this week. I love beading it’s the BEST part!! You will enjoy her 100%. See you again soon. -Samantha 🦋
Another great visit. Your WIP's are coming along beautifully. I like that you can work on your zodiac as you please now. Your fancy ladies are so beautiful, I just want to stitch them all, although I have never done one and don't own any, lol. You make them seem so approachable.
Thank you so much for the encouragement!! If the mood strikes .... Try a Nora Corbett mini design. They stitch up fast and then you can try out sparkly floss and beads that go along with stitching a Nora or Mira. SO FUN!! Thank you again for watching! I always enjoy reading your comments :)
Watching floss tube is sort of self enabling isn't it? It is also a form of self motivation as well. Watching all of your videos (only 5 more to go as I'm typing this) is helping me be more motivated. Keep being awesome!
Thank you so much for being here with me! I’m thrilled you are finding inspiration here. I have a new video launching tomorrow that I’m excited to share with you. I’m currently catching up on comments and I have been enjoying reading yours!! Thank you 😊
Love your progress on your beautiful wips. Happy stitching!
Thank you! You too!
You could do the autumn at hawkrun hollow a 4x4 instead of the 2x6.
I always love watching your progress on those wips.😊
Great idea!! Thank you so much Kathryn.
Hi Samantha…I love all your projects! I am curious, how many hours per week/day approx. do you stitch? You get so much done! 😍
Great question!! I try to stitch every day, it doesn't always happen but I do my best to make it so. Usually its about an hour or so and then on the weekends I get my good stitching days in!! I also try to spend at least a week on each project or until I reach my desired stopping point. Then I move on to the next project. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you will visit again soon. Until then happy stitching. -Samantha
I love seeing your progress. Do you think Stargazer would be pretty on the Picture this Plus fabric you are using for your Zodiac stitch?
Yes, absolutely and if you want to go one step further you could also do Opalescent !! Now that sounds amazing!! Thank you so much for watching. -Samantha
Love your videos and all your wips! I stitched autumn and Halloween at hawk run hollow as companion pieces and stitched them both with the pumpkins at the top. I made wall hangings of them and hung them on a dowel rod from the pegs on a shelf, side by side. They look great! I wish I could send you a photo, but idk how
That's a great idea! I love it !! Thank you 😊
I’m all over the place on how I feel about WIP counts. I like having variety and not getting bored with the bigger ones, but then I don’t spend much time on projects so don’t get the little dopamine rush of seeing significant progress or finishes.
I completely agree with you on this one!
Great video Samantha! I’m thinking about starting a Hawk Run also… hmmmm. I smell a SAL! 🧐
Yes , so GO for it! I’m here for it !!! Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️
What do you do with your Mirabilias once you're done with them? Do they have to be taken to a Framer because the beads prevent you from ironing and framing it yourself?
I struggle with this … after I complete a Mirabilia it gets folded and tucked away in a drawer. It’s the cost of framing that stops me from completing the piece. When the time comes I will give the stitch a fresh wash and then iron for framing. I place the fabric face down on a plush towel and the top with a thin tea towel before ironing. This gives the beads I nice look without melting the invisible floss on the back. Thank you for watching and for your question! 🦋
Another enjoyable video! You are an enabler 😂😂😂 Is there a number or name on the Rolanda fabric? It’s perfect for that project!
Great Question! It's called Sky Blue however I purchased it many years ago so it she may not have this one stocked anymore. Couldn't hurt to see what Rolanda does have on etsy.
Hi Did you find all the beads you needed? Are you coming to visit your mom? Nice floss tube.
Thank you Debbie !! Yes I think I did find them all for now. Do you know my mom? I'm way way over due for a visit!!
I believe the flowers in Grimms garden that you forgot the name is the corpse flower
Yes!!! Thank you 😊!!
Samantha
What type of floor lamp do you use for cross stitch?
Thank you
Barbara
Hello Barbara !!! I use a Surelight floor lamp!! I highly recommend them. I have had mine for over a year and use it daily. Thank you so much for watching!! -Samantha 🦋
Samantha, you are wonderful and so is your stitching and your choices! Loving your future stitch ideas. That Ink Circles piece with the glow-in-the-dark floss and bead eyes! Loved that Trilogy Halloween piece too. Definitely on a light green fabric .😍😍 I have a fabric called "Fern" by Colour and Cotton I could picture it on. I imagined the color you mentioned could be similar. 😆
Hi Amber !!! Thank you so much for watching and for always leaving me feeling inspired… like I want to stitch all the things right now . Ha ha I adore you!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@HyggeStitcher You made my week🥲❤️
You have such a great energy in your videos. They're all soooo beautiful, I love the Nora Corbett !
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Your Treasure Island stitch is amazing, Samantha!! I had never heard of the nautical rose either, so thanks for sharing! Love seeing the things you are working on! Mooka is fabulous!!! Thanks as always, Samantha and happy stitching!
You are so welcome Wanda! Thank you for encouraging me always, I so appreciate YOU! 🦋
I had never heard of a nautical rose either till you said it. Lol. That Gold collection kit you got is fantastic!! Your projects are always beautiful as usual!!
Thank you so much Joanne ❤️!!
The pumpkins on Luna are so so vibrant and gorgeous.
Thank you 😊
I love your 10/10/10 breakdown for 30 WIPs. Great idea! I always feel sadness when I finish a large project so having the excitement of another already in progress makes good sense! And, yes, I think you should finish Luna for Halloween. Happy stitching!!❤
Thank you so much Joyce !! You are the first to comment about the 10/10/10 goal! I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m hoping to get up to 30 wips by 2024. Then over the year get those 30 wips fitting into the 10 starts , 10 middle and the 10 close to a finish.
@@HyggeStitcher You can do it!❤️
I too am growing my wips and had the same dilemma. I started a BAP that I love and don’t want it to take five years to stitch….but I was going to Jacobpalooza and wanted to start one of his larger items. I have never had two large projects on the go at the same time. I did it. I have Under the Stars started and my Owl Stained Glass Window. Now to see how I do with only gentle progress on one while the other is full steam ahead. Time will tell if I am comfortable. Thank you for another cheerful video.
Wonderful, I'm excited for you!! Just wondering, are you located in Canada too? Thank you so much for watching and I hope you will join me again soon. Until then Happy Stitching. -Samantha
@@HyggeStitcher hi Samantha….happy Canadian from London Ontario. I will watch every video you upload….I always benefit from your cheerful presentation
Always love watching your flosstube. I am currently working on spring quaker. I saw yours and had to have it. I did a middle start so the basket and flowers are almost done. I can’t wait to get to the outside. It’s so beautiful.
Awe! Thank you so much for your comment. Sounds like if we put our Spring Quakers together we would be finished. Haha!! Any desire to stitch the Summer Quaker at all ? Also Lila's Studio has shared photo's on Instagram of the new Autumn Quaker soon to be released.... FUN!!
@@HyggeStitcher oh, goodness, I have not seen the autumn Quaker yet. And I know the summer Quaker is your favorite, but the middle of that one is just not my favorite. I doubt I stitch that one. But now I need to hunt down the autumn quicker. I’m sure I will want to stitch that. Hope you have an amazing day!
Always love seeing your videos 😊 I’m so close to finishing the stitching on Minerva by Nora Corbett. I’ve been procrastinating on the last bit because of the beading. I’ve never beaded before.
You can do it! You do have to be in the right mood to bead, simply get your beads out and get going the next time you are thinking you would like to give it a go. I promise you will not be disappointed with the results!!
@@HyggeStitcher thank you! 😊 I’m such a perfectionist that I want to get it right the first time but I know it will take practice.
What an absolutely perfect gift of the 25th Mirabelia❤ Couldn't think of anyone who'd love more!
You are so inspiring to me!
Compass Rose, and those are no gentle men 😂 pirates love
I so wish I lived near you❤
Thank you so much for watching Rebecca!! Maybe our paths will cross one day and we will get to stitch together. You never know!! I dream about attending all the retreat and events to meet other stitchers in person.
Lovely video!!! Your Mira pieces are beautiful!!
Thank you so much!
I love the fact that you're actively trying to grow your number of WIPs. Go for it!! Happy stitching.
Thank you so much Emily ! 🦋 I’m off to a good start!! 21 WIPS and counting
I always look forward to a new flosstube. Your prodjects are just beautiful. I would definitely start the autumn at hawk run howl. It is just beautiful.
Thank you so much for watching Heather!
Thank you for the lovely show Samantha...always fun to watch
The pleasure is all mine !!! Thank you for spending your time with me!
You're welcome! It's great that you could get the circles stitched on the Tiny Modernist pattern so you can skip to the section you want to work on.
Yes! Thank you again Karen !! You are the BEST. I couldn’t be happier 🦋 -Samantha
Luna looked great on camera!
Thank you so much !! 😊
The treasure island stitch looks stunning and I love the colours of the zodiac piece ❤
Thank you! 😊
I was stitching and had my feet up with a warm cup of tea. I always enjoy your videos. You are so warm and positive! I would love to see your Luna done! I’ve done 25 ofNora’s Pixies but haven’t done a witch yet. I was lucky enough to show off my pixies to Nora herself at the Queen City Retreat last weekend. The exclusive design she did for it is so pretty. Eventually it will be available for free to everyone. I am working on it today while catching up on Flosstube.
Sarah, you made my day!! You get it and I so appreciate you taking the time to share with me. I'm 100% going to download the Queen City Retreat release, its so beautiful. If Nora comes back for another time I will be trying my hardest to get there !! I would love to simply be in the same room with other Nora fans and see all the projects being stitched on! Goals !! I hope you will join me again soon. Until then happy stitching -Samantha
All of your WIP's are coming along beautifully. I'll admit, I felt a little faint at the thought of 30 on the go lol ! In my head, I can imagine 12, one for each month, even that for me would be a little scary. As it's you, definitely go for it, can't wait to see your new starts.
Hi Debbie!! Thank you for tuning in, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 30 WIPS does sound like alot haha when I say it out loud or share with none stitchers I sound out of control!! hahaha
I’m the same way - I love to have many WIPs at the same time - I even made a cross stitch game so I can give myself little tasks for each WIP. Love your page - from all flosstubers that I’ve seen so far you my fav ☺️
Awe! Thank you so much for saying so !! You made my day. I’ll be back hopefully next week as I’m currently stitching up a storm, I’ll have lots to talk about soon enough. See you then. -Samantha🦋
Samantha I always enjoy watching you and your amazing stitches! Thank you for the inspiration.❤
You are so welcome, it’s truly my pleasure!!! 🦋
HI! If you want to switch to Spring Quaker, I will put my Summer Quaker away and stitch the Spring Quaker with you!!! I started Luna and would love to see yours completed. You can do it!! I was planning on 2023 being the year of completing WIPS - I have 1/2 completed. And then I got off track. LOL!! I need to get back on track and finish my WIPS but they are so big!! I send to pick big projects. So I am trying to finish one - then add a new start.
Hi Beth! I'm still debating on Summer Quaker as I would love to make a little more progress before switching over to Spring. This coming January sounds like a good time to do so. Hey, Did you see the teaser on Lila's Studio Instagram? Autumn Quaker is coming soon !! I too tend to pick bigger projects, I cant help it!!
Love your videos ❤. Please be careful counting off the green border on Summer Quaker. I thought that was a good idea also and found errors in doing so 😮
Thank you! I keep forgetting to mention this when I talk about the Summer Quaker stitch. I have downloaded the correction to avoid this mistake. Thank you for watching Dawn :)
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Thank you so much for watching ❤!!
Had fun watching your floss tube while I worked on finishing some small fall ornaments. Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome! Thank you for always leaving a message for me to read!! I so appreciate you letting me know you visited. It’s the part that makes flosstube really fun for me and getting to know other stitchers ! See you again soon. -Samantha 🦋