What lovely stitching! Can you tell us which Lugana you used for Winter is Past? Thanks!

Hi Karen, I know in the past you had shown how you store your Vicky Clayton silks but I didn’t have any at that time so I don’t remember which case you purchased. Now that my Vicky Clayton silks arrived I am looking for a good way to store them. Thank you.

Love your flosstube. I just took notice of all your bee themed needle minders. I’m a beekeeper, so of course they caught my attention. Thank you for all your inspiration

🖐 hello from Devon England. I came back to stitching with Stacy Nash Maggie Mae Rabbit but always sewed Samplers in the 90s these are my favourites. Loving your reels ❤

Really enjoyable video. You certainly had a very talented mother. I too got back into cross stitching after almost 30 year break and wowza what a rabbit hole I fell into. My quilting has greatly suffered as my time for hobbies is little now that I’m a full time Hunny to my new and first grand baby. Love the quilting included in this one 😍

Live on little looks gorgeous! Congratulations on a beautiful finish….

Love seeing all your sampler possibilities for Sampler September. It’s interesting how things and events imprint upon us and fing their way into expression in our lives ( your mother’s painting ).

Hi Karen - I really enjoyed you showing s the samplers you have from Jean's favourite at The Attic and went on out of interest to check my own - 2 WIPs and 2 charts :) what fun! Love your projects and thank you so much for very kindly mentioning my Flosstube! How lovely :)

I always enjoy seeing your stitching. I’ve always enjoyed your quilting also.

I love your sampler choices. I’ve switched back and forth from quilting and cross stitch and doing both currently. I started a New York Beauty from your book about 20 years ago and finally got it out and finished it this year.

Hi how can I get a berry bag

I live 25 miles from Lake Tahoe, one if the most beautiful places on earth. I love sailing on the riverboat.

When the Un-stitcher first came out it was always out of stock at FQS. I took an old stitching needle and stuck it in a little cylinder of modeling clay that I then baked at a really low temperature in my oven. Hey presto, a homemade un-stitcher. I figured it was also a great way to make do with something I would normally throw out, thereby giving it a second life. A small square of modeling clay at your local craft store is only a few dollars and will make enough little cylinders to push old needles into that you can have an un-stitcher in every project bag you own for pennies apiece.

No idea why it took me so long to get to this video. It was wonderful. I liked your ideas for shelving. I have some old plastic shelves that are well past their expiry date and since they hold many book, patterns, and supplies, I'm super careful when removing or replacing an item. My creative space is much smaller (small house and no basement) but I've still managed to have that closet full of fabric when I need to sew something plus and assortment of sewing machines to use depending upon the project. My quilting skills are pretty basic. I saw a design at the end called Magic Cubes that looks just perfect for a quilt that I promised a friend for her new baby. She wants blue, green and white; using only three colors is a challenge to find the right pattern especially since I love a zillion colors. With Magic Cubes--assuming it's within my beginner skill range--a range of blues and greens would work out well. I also need to get on this project because the baby is now 5 months old. Oh, well, it can be made a bigger size which would be useful in the long run.

love your mother's paintings

I have the Loara Standish sampler as a kit with silk floss which I purchased from The Examplerary shop on Etsy. I hadn't thought of getting a set of floss from Vicki Clayton but I will be doing a comparison of what came with the kit to the Vicki Clayton set. I like the fabric it came with so I doubt it will get changed out. The samplers that come from The Examplerary shop do have extensive instructions but they are worth having. I've learned a few new tricks just from reading through them. One that has come in handy even before starting a different sampler (Margaret Hawden) is if a single thread cross stitch doesn't provide sufficient coverage, then add an extra cross on the top leg. For me this has helped work through the mystery of one thread or two DMC or other cotton floss on 36 count where one thread is too sparse looking but two threads is too heavy for coverage but the extra leg is just right. On 40 count, one thread is usually enough especially if it's Soie d'alger silk because it seems to fluff up enough for just right coverage.

Love your quilts. I am in awe of your work. I could never work on that high of a count linen!

I am so inspired by watching your KZbin’s and seeing your work-you are such a talent!I would like to use a silk on a new project-I have not ever works with silks. So what kind of silk would you suggest as my first silk: 100 3, Vicky Clayton, NPI, something else? Please share your reasoning as to which one is better to start with. Thank you in advance for sharing!

Karen...thanks for sharing your joy in all things sampler...best wishes ❤

Karen another lovely video…such beautiful stitching ‼️❣️ Always enjoy spending time with you & your WIP’S , enjoy Sampler September don’t know if I will take part , think I will just continue to work on WIP’S or move into fall WIP’s seems this season moves so quickly than Christmas is right around the corner. I like the idea from Christina (Hollis Hands..) move Sampler September to Spring when not so much is happening..anyway see you next time happy stitching 🤗♥️

Thank you so much for showcasing so many gorgeous options for Sampler September🤩. I learn something with every FT you share - it is obvious you love teaching! Thanks to you, I have also finally tracked down a Loara Standish kit and it is on its way to me🎉 Happy stitching!

Beautiful quilts. I love giving away my quilts. Spreading the joy.

Wow! Amazing samplers in progress. Excited to watch your progress.

Oh my gosh! Ann tong Uffendale keeps popping up in my path ALL the time. She’s trying to tell me to get going! I had a friend graciously loan me the chart… I need to kit it. For over a year I’ve pondered starting her she keeps calling my name. I’m intimidated. To be honest. I usually am a mid size sampler gal. Ok….. you are nudging me even closer😮😮😮 yours is beautiful

Thank you for volunteering for polling! What beauties - Sarah Milthrop is exquisite. Your mom's work and the pics are beautiful. I can't get enough seaside samplers - You may also like Kathy Barrick's Riley Harbor, Plum Street's Summer in Nantucket, Notforgotten's Nantucket Broom Ride, Chessie's Whale Watch & Return of the Whales. I really enjoy your flosstube - thanks so much for doing the videos.

FYI…I contacted Nicola about Margaret Anderson. She said you have 180 days to download the chart once purchased. There is no expiration on the tutorials! Whew!

Great video Karen! You always have such a broad selection of beautiful things to show and information to share. I am really interested in the new TN Sampler Book and will certainly be checking that out. I have always lived in TN and know that at least the last 3 or so generations of my ancestry on both sides and on my husband's families have lived in TN. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!! Happy Stitching! xoxo

I’m love your first sampler reproduction.

I’m just back from “Sewn in America,” which was splendid. The catalogue is well worth purchasing and has photographs of items beyond the DAR exhibit.

Love seeing all your work.

Goodness, so many fabulous samplers!!💕

Your framed pieces are so very pretty. Great WIPS, & September Sampler choices. How generous of you to give away some of your quilts. Marilyn

Thanks for your lovely video. Love the painting of your mom and your projects are so pretty. Happy stitching, Bettina

Karen I love your videos so much! The Great British weekend sounds so fun! Since I work at Hobby House hopefully I’ll get to meet you. I cut linen and it’s such a delight to meet so many wonderful people! I wanted to mention-you probably already know-are you missing the l in your Milthorp name?

Where can I find information on the Berry Bag Stitch Club? Wonderful Floss Tube!

So kind of you to part with those gorgeous quilts. All your stitching is beautiful!

Loved seeing your mom’s artwork. You have the heart of a teacher. When I watch your videos, I am entertained but I always learn something too!

Hi Karen great video,sooooooo much stitchy goodness,love the choice of samplers,for Sampler September,Thankyou for sharing your photos and beautiful family memories,Thanks for sharing have a good week 🇳🇿🪡❤️

What a great showcase of what you have going and what you have in your basket for more to do. It does inspire this 80 year gal. You and others have helped me enjoy my ole time favorite stitching after my stroke. It's doable and worth the time and effort.

Had to stop video and purchase a tombstone needle minder. I have several Edgar Allen Poe related charts to stitch and the Last Chance Cemetery, so you know I needed those needle minders😂

Thank you for sharing your personal relationships with your pieces. I love the barn picture your mom painted. I find myself referencing your floss tubes a lot. You are a natural teacher. ❤

You are so amazing with what you do and have accomplished. I can see where your family photos and mothers painting would draw you in to what you pick to stitch. I am a somewhat of a quilter and am in awe of what you you have done. Happy stitching, rene

Thanks for sharing your mother's paintings. I had to go through my parent's things too, it's an emotional task. Your stitching is beautiful, and the quilts are amazing. I love the star quilt, too. I also stitch and quilt and love making star quilts.

What a wonderful video! Looks very all your projects. So many to choose from, I know I am hoping to get Sarah Milthorp done as well, have two others that I want to work on as well. Plus trying to decide on a new start too. I absolutely love your quilts and that is so kind of you. I just started English Paper Piecing and I’m really enjoying it. Making some pin cushions to practice before I start a quilt. Thank you for sharing everything!

I also am stitching along with Emeline. It’s the first stitch along I’ve done, and like that there’s no target date. It’s a beauty. I so look forward to your videos…. Very calming and informative.

I always enjoy spending time with you and all of your stitches! What an inspiring sampler parade you’ve shared! I loved seeing your mother’s paintings. As soon as you held up the one with the red building I knew it was the same as the one in Shores of Hawk Run! Isn’t it wonderful to be working on something that represents such special memories. Thanks so much for the shoutout. Much appreciated my friend. ❤❤❤

New subscriber here and I’m blown away! Love love all your projects! I’m curious as to what you will choose for Sampler September. ❤️❤️

Hi Karen, new subscriber here. Enjoyed your video now to watch all of them!. Could you check Harriet Salt' s fabric please!. Funny at work I have tons of projects going at once but my hobbies are not that way knitting 2 projects, cross stitch 2 witha few smalls for presents.❤

Hello Friend, What beautiful memories you have and now reflect them in your stitching. You’re so right in how we are drawn to certain things by memories. I adore the new Scarlet house kit and so glad I purchased. That little needle box is just precious and I can’t wait to use. I have not started yet. Once we get GH 1857 done then we can SAL on that. I am looking forward to Hobby House in Oct. I did not forget about pins for you and will bring with me. Barrie’s bag is just precious. I would love to get one. Hope she does more that way. Have to run. Hugs and friendship. Teresa

Hate to say this but have you missed the l out of your Sarah Milthorp sampler! I always enjoy watching your videos.