Lovely to see your new flosstube such lovely stitching ❤
@RosieintheRockies26 күн бұрын
Your Drawn Thread finish is gorgeous. I loved seeing the close-up. I'm going to add their patterns to my wish list. ❤
@ninahobbysiteАй бұрын
Beautiful finish. I love Esther Waves and the elephant. Have a great weekend and happy stitching
@itchingforstitchingАй бұрын
Happy Halloween!
@tamiminor879Ай бұрын
Summer! Yay for 1k. I love watching your videos and seeing your beautiful stitching.
@MadMortiАй бұрын
Congrats on graduating from the under 1000 subs club!
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
@@MadMorti Thank you so much 😊
@RosieintheRockiesАй бұрын
Congratulations on the milestone! Love watching your videos, and especially loved hearing about your introduction to stitching in this one. Happy fall!
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
@@RosieintheRockies Thank you so much Rosie!!
@tinawhale9897Ай бұрын
Well done on a 1000 subscribers love watching your flosstube not easy stitching with young children and summer holidays love all the flowers though you do such lovely stitching I dream about doing a flosstube I do a lot off stitching but not that confident xx
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
@@tinawhale9897 Thank you Tina 😊 Most of my stitching happens when the kids go to bed. You are entered for both. If I can do floss tube, you can too. I am shy and often awkward. Start pretending you are making a video and talk it out. Then try recording yourself and see how it goes. We would love to see what you are stitching on!
@tinawhale9897Ай бұрын
@@gemstonestitches7632 thank you I might have a go I have a disabled son he is 32 so most off my is done in evening stitching helps me a lot as I am a single parent so most of my day is busy x
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
Congratulations! You won the Summer Quaker pattern as well as the fabric. Please email me your mailing address so I can send it along. Use email [email protected]
@noreencurry5901Ай бұрын
The photo of you and hubby . . . you are beautiful! I am a great grandmother and 80 years old and also stitch.
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
@@noreencurry5901 Wow, that’s amazing. I hope I’m 80 and stitching one day. Being a grandma would be awesome too!
@noreencurry5901Ай бұрын
I am so proud of what you accomplish. Having small children takes so much energy. Take one stitch at a time and breath deep. One breath and one stitch, it will show more completion in time. See you again!
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
@@noreencurry5901 Thank you so much Noreen 😊 You have such good advice. I need to stay in the moment and breathe.
@mihaela.9292 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your milestone! I ahve been watching your videos for two years now and I love your channel precisely because you have a few projects but very diverse, so I can always remember your projects. I love seeing progress on all of them and you have just inspired me to start one with speciality stiches. Happy stitching!
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
@@mihaela.929 Wow, thank you so much 😊 Which pattern did you choose to try specialty stitches on?
@mihaela.929Ай бұрын
@@gemstonestitches7632 I chose a Victoria Sampler one, it is the best solution for me because it is a pdf format.
@ninahobbysite2 ай бұрын
Congratulations. Your wedding ornaments is very beautiful. I love a flower in the summer. Happy stitching
@gemstonestitches76322 ай бұрын
Thank you Nina! 😊 You are entered. Happy Stitching!
@Felice-hc2dh2 ай бұрын
Congrats on 1 thousand subscribers..love your channel. Your full coverage project is going to be beautiful and I also like the victorian dollhouse...a lot of stitching but so cute. Thanks for sharing your stitching as I know with a large family you are very busy:) Take care ,happy stitching.Summer Flower, dreams.
@gemstonestitches76322 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for tuning in. I so enjoy sharing what I spend most all my free time doing. You are entered into the celebration! Thank you for the lovely comment too😊
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
Congratulations! You won The Annual Border pattern. Please email me your mailing address so I can send it along. Use email [email protected]
@kerrieford61102 ай бұрын
Dreams
@kerrieford61102 ай бұрын
Summer quacker
@RhubarbPatchStudio2 ай бұрын
Congrats on your 1k milestone! 🥳 I’m looking forward to seeing your Northern Expressions all beaded and glorious this year. Do you want to shoot for another Annual Garden SAL day? The week of Oct 21 is probably best timing for me. Happy stitching!
@gemstonestitches76322 ай бұрын
@@RhubarbPatchStudio Thank you Leah. 😁 I was just about to ask you about our SAL. The week of October 21 works for me. Let’s plan on it!! Is Monday a good day for you to stitch on Annual Border? I might even do two days…
@TheCraftyOwlChick2 ай бұрын
Congratulations on reaching 1k subscribers! I am always happy to see one of your videos pop up, you have a great range of projects and I really enjoy following along with your progress 😊 Summer, dreams, flower.
@gemstonestitches76322 ай бұрын
@@TheCraftyOwlChick Thank you so much for tuning in and watching when there are so many options out there. 😊 I’m very grateful. Thanks for entering into the celebration too!
@gemstonestitches7632Ай бұрын
Congratulations! You won the Sweet Dreams pattern by Lavender and Lace. Please email me your mailing address so I can send it along. Use email [email protected]
@TheCraftyOwlChick25 күн бұрын
Thanks! I’ve emailed you x
@kitmar16672 ай бұрын
Congrats on the 1k milestone!! Thanks for taking us along on your stitchy journey!! Summer
@gemstonestitches76322 ай бұрын
@@kitmar1667 Thank you so much. I’m grateful that you tune in when there are so many options out there. Thank you for entering into the celebration!
@itchingforstitching2 ай бұрын
Congrats!
@gemstonestitches76322 ай бұрын
@@itchingforstitching Thank you 😊
@juliegomery27922 ай бұрын
Hi, Dana! Congratulations on the 1k milestone! I have been watching your channel since about 2018 or so, I think. I really enjoy seeing what you have been up to. Lovely story about why you chose the peacock full coverage piece. I hope you get a lot done. You are right, your life will not always be the same-- enjoy your littles- though it feels like it is going slowly, on the other side you wonder how it went so fast. My youngest baby is a wonderful 23 year old man. I love flowers in a pattern. even if there is just one flower. happy stitching!
@gemstonestitches76322 ай бұрын
@@juliegomery2792 Thank you Julie. Wow, it’s been 6 years since 2018 and a lot has happened. You are so right about the kids and how fast it is going. I am going to miss these days even though they can be hard sometimes. I’m so grateful that you tune in. Thanks for entering into the celebration!
@Sng10312 ай бұрын
I’m about to start one. I have never done a stocking before. I feel very intimidated lol
@readerwriter2116Ай бұрын
I understand. Did several 40 years ago...Can't remember how I got started!
@RosieintheRockies3 ай бұрын
Congrats on reaching 1K subscribers! I'm so behind in flosstube, but as I'm catching up chronologically I loved watching your update while stitching today. You have so many beautiful projects, and so much progress on each!
@noreencurry59013 ай бұрын
Being part of a fabric of the month may be fun, but projects take so long to finish, Mail order, like 123 Stitch is fast.
@noreencurry59013 ай бұрын
Great progress and you do not choose tiny designs. Hats off! The Olive green will work greet and there are choices as to where you start the project and which direction the start should be.
@ninahobbysite3 ай бұрын
Soo many beautiful projects. The mill hill finish is beautiful. I love nature. But I am the same I want a clean bed and shower after it. Happy stitching
@gemstonestitches76323 ай бұрын
Thank you Nina.
@RhubarbPatchStudio3 ай бұрын
Hey Dana! I see you reached 1000… Congrats! 🥳 I always love seeing your Northern Expression piece and your Josephine Wall. Gorgeous, gorgeous. Nice job getting those flowers done on Annual Border! I got part of one flower bunch finished in July, lol. I can stitch on it again soon, maybe the week of Aug 19 if that works for you. It’s been nice to have an extra reason to keep working on it. I go by my full name, Leah Noel, on my videos and IG, but for stitchers I meet in person or form a friendship with I just go by Leah. Either is fine by me! 😁 Talk to you later! -Leah
@gemstonestitches76323 ай бұрын
Thank you Leah 😊 Yes, let’s try to stitch on it this week. Any day work better for you? I definitely to work on it at least a day this month as I might not get to it I September.
@RhubarbPatchStudio3 ай бұрын
@@gemstonestitches7632 I think tomorrow (Tue) is my best day but I’ll try to take it out as much as I can this week. :) September will be a busy month for me too, so we can coordinate again for Oct if that works for us.
@yuliia_soroka3 ай бұрын
Hey, I'm your 1k-th subscriber 😊 congrats🎉
@gemstonestitches76323 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much. I am thrilled. Stay tuned because I’m doing a give away next time 😊😊
@acstitches3 ай бұрын
"I like to wash the nature off of me" 😂 same girl! Love that green fabric for your Mirabilia
@noreencurry59013 ай бұрын
There is another young mother "Licking Floss" that was feeling overwhelmed and she is now stitching when she wants and what she wants. It is all about personal enjoyment and not expectations of others.
@gemstonestitches76323 ай бұрын
I’ll have to check her out. I definitely see the benefit of no rules stitching, just enjoy it when you get the chance.
@stitchingpharmer4 ай бұрын
All your projects look great! I especially like seeing your Chatelaine. I have that one in my stash so hopefully I’ll get to it some day!
@gemstonestitches76323 ай бұрын
Thank you. I love your chatelaines too.
@dustyscolourandart3304 ай бұрын
I really like your wips, and your plans. I find when I try to plan everything, if I don't manage to do it, which happens quite a bit due to health reasons, then I end up feeling guilty and berating myself. It ends up being so much worse and I lose the joy, and then it all feels like a chore. I am looking forward to your next video. Try and relax a little bit this summer
@gemstonestitches76323 ай бұрын
I agree with you. Lately, stitching feels like just another thing on the list. Probably because I want to make progress. But I also dream about having a whole day or weekend where I wake up and stitch ALL day. Those days will come. Here’s to being kind to ourselves and doing what we can! ❤
@itchingforstitching4 ай бұрын
I am also struggling to get stitching in etc.
@gemstonestitches76323 ай бұрын
Isn’t it such a bummer when we can’t get in stitching time?!? Here’s to enjoying it when get to.
@lauraellis68105 ай бұрын
How do you do your rotation?
@lauraellis68105 ай бұрын
I just found your channel. We have the same taste in patterns. Can't wait to see more.
@RosieintheRockies5 ай бұрын
All your stitches are lovely, but the Miras are especially gorgeous. I think washing in lukewarm water with a bit of gentle soap will remove the mark on the skin.
@sleepycalico5 ай бұрын
The beading made such a difference on the wave design. Just beautiful. I don't know if I have seen the teacup pattern before. I love your plans for it. The flower design you are currently working on would also work as a little candy wrapped in a twist on a Christmas stocking. Love those colors. Tinsley is so delightful in the background, quietly entertaining herself while you are talking. I was charmed.
@kathyn42675 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I subscribed. Loved the teacups pattern. Where are you from?
@patriciatreslove44495 ай бұрын
You could go over the mark with a strong magnet if you think it could be part of a needle, a magnet with probably move it. I had a needle break while I was weaving thread in to finish off, a magnet did the trick
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
That is a great idea! I will try that before anything else.
@ninahobbysite5 ай бұрын
Yes Tinsley, I saw you👋. Can we maybe see a photo of your hallway with the finished projects? Esther waves is going to be sooo beautiful with all the beads. The Josephine wall piece is so gorgeous already with the peacocks. (I found the lasts week on school as well very busy. Its likes everyday there is something happening.) Happy stitching
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
Hi Nina! I will put in a picture or video clip of my hallway when I FFO my Book of Days. That can be a goal 😊 Glad I’m not alone on how busy school can get at the end. Only a half day left now 😅
@revafranks55605 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video!! Ur stitching is beautiful!! I stitched O’ Christmas Tree in the early 90’s!! It is a gorgeous piece❤️ I can’t wait to watch yours unfold!! Ur daughter is a cutie! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos! Happy stitching,.,Reva
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
I so appreciate your comment Reva. Wow, you did Oh Christmas Tree back in the 90’s? It’s a timeless piece. Can’t wait to get started.
@tamiminor8795 ай бұрын
Can’t believe you had 41 flosstubes already before I found your videos. Beautiful stitching!
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! I’ve been around a while. I so enjoy sharing projects since it’s such a solitary hobby.
@dustyscolourandart3305 ай бұрын
Your daughter is so great! I am a huge diamond painter and the kit you have is one of my all time favorites. I don't think they make that one anymore, which totally sucks, lol. Your projects are so amazing and your stitching is so neat. I just found you and am looking forward to seeing more.
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. You can find the diamond painting project at Diamond Art Club. It’s available 😊
@noreencurry59015 ай бұрын
Loved that your daughter had a cameo!
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
That’s so sweet. Thank you 😊
@noreencurry59015 ай бұрын
Hats off to you for all the great designs. I so enjoy your work.
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RhubarbPatchStudio5 ай бұрын
Aww it was nice to put Tinsley’s face to her name! What a sweetheart. I love it when you work on your peacock HAED, it’s so fabulous!! 💜 Also the Kreinik vines in one of the Miras is a gorgeous detail. And I always love seeing the beads bring the Northern Expressions design to life. Looking forward to stitching more of the Annual Border with you next month! -Leah Noel
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
Thank you Leah. I do talk about my kids a lot and try to film when they are not home. But I’m glad Tinsley got to say hi because she loved it. Can’t go wrong with a little sparkle. I must say that I’m only stitching on my Chatelaine when it comes up because I’ve done so much beading on Esther’s Waves. 😂 Can’t wait to work on Annual Botder again with you!!
@tinastitches5 ай бұрын
So great to see all the Mira's - Not a single one that I am working on but totally would!! I also love Drawn Thread but have not started any of the larger ones yet... Maybe soon. I stitched Celtic Christmas on white and reversed the pattern and turned it into a stocking. Happy Stitching!!
@gemstonestitches76325 ай бұрын
I remember your Celtic lady stocking. They are the perfect shape for stockings. I think you would love The Drawn Thread based on what I have seen you stitch on. I look forward to seeing what you choose when you get to it.
@FrostyXStitch5 ай бұрын
Happy stitching 🪡🧵🥰
@Linda-Lovestostitch6 ай бұрын
You have some beautiful projects. Your Chatelaine is so beautiful. I love all the blues.
@gemstonestitches76326 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Linda!!! One of the reasons I chose that Chatelaine is because of the pretty blues in the center. Happy Stitching!
@SoCalJS6 ай бұрын
Hi there, I'm not sure you'll see this question but I ordered this kit on Amz and it came with two thread sorted thread 'packs' and a third smaller bundle? But in the directions it mentions the kit having four bundles? Do you happen to remember how many 'bundles' of thread you got in the kit? Thank you
@gemstonestitches76326 ай бұрын
That’s a great question. All of the stockings I have done have two cards of the sorted threads. Then there is one bundle of the threads that are used most. I’m pretty certain that would be it but it has been a while. Hope this helps.
@SoCalJS6 ай бұрын
@@gemstonestitches7632 Thank you so much for your response! PS you worked up the kit gorgeously!!
@noreencurry59017 ай бұрын
I am so happy I found you! I so appreciate your work, your projects as a young mother, keeping the family in tow. I am an 80 young monogamous stitcher.
@gemstonestitches76326 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Stitching is my me time and a chance to unwind. If I'm not too tired. I hope I'm still stitching when I'm 80!!!!