Hi Lone. Merry Christmas! Do your channel and your projects however you want. I will watch no matter what. Each of us have to do the best we can with what we have.

I feel like a Puffin sometimes too so you’re not alone…lol! I think it’s so important to be able to talk about our health issues instead of keeping them in the dark. Mental health needs to come to the forefront in society and not feel shame because of it. Also, I think your stitching plan is a great one and will take the pressure off. 👍🥰😊

I deeply sympathize I have very severe depression and anxiety. Last year was the worst I struggled to get out of bed. I have taken a hit on all the things I love to do and I need to level I can stitch then burn out like you say its remembering to stitch the way that is best for ourselves. It is very easy to see others on line and copying someone else is often easier on your mind because when you are at either end of the depression it's just hard to think about things. I'm glad you talk about these things it helps me feel less alone.

Congratulations! I'm singing Elsa's Let it Go! song for you. 💕💕💕Your choices of which things to stop make so much sense. Some people find that collecting patterns is its own pleasure. I can relate to that, but I sure couldn't justify the expense! Sort of in a similar vein, I have a Pinterest page to save patterns I love, and I get plenty of happiness just from scrolling through them, like a child enjoying a favorite picture book.

My sweet friend, life is too short to force ourselves to do what we are not enjoying. Especially in our hobbies. We stitch for the joy of stitching, if it doesn’t bring you joy, there is no point in doing it, and it’s ok to change your mind. Free yourself to make those decisions without guilt. It’s OK my friend. 😊🤗 Every day I only stitch what I’m feeling. If I don’t feel it, I’m not stitching it. And it’s ok. Always be kind and true to yourself . It’s not selfish, when you are true to yourself, your life is less stressed and you have more left in your gas tank for others. 😊 I’m here for you no matter where your channel goes! 🥰🤗

Hi Lone. I’m still here following along with you and love seeing your progress. I’m just silent 🤫 I agree with you with everything you had to say. You are the one living your life and you need to be happy. I’ve decided to make changes to my stitching also and so far it’s working. I’m usually a monogamous stitcher but sometimes I get overwhelmed with wanting to finish it and move on to the next project. So I’m trying out doing temperature stitching. But instead of a few stitches a day, I’m stitching on that project for the day. If I decide to carry it over for another day, so be it. It’s just for my comfort and not anyone else’s. Continue being yourself and do what makes you happy. ❤

oh my dear Lone - yes it is the way for all stitchers LOL! You sound a lot better just having made decisions that are best for you!

That’s the only way we learn about different mental health. And others with all kinds of disabilities ❤ I guess others who don’t want to learn , can never learn.

Your channel, your rules. If it's important to you, it doesn't matter what others think. I love hearing about real life struggles - partly to know that I'm not alone. I love your ideas of focusing only on 10 projects. It's hard to be motivated when you NEED to stitch on something because you feel like you have to. I am excited to see your progress! Sparkle n Shine ✨️ Julie

Enjoying cross stitching also means you do what feels good for you!! So YAY!!!! for making plans that make you happy <3

I only stitch on Saturday's one cross stitch project at time because if i start more, I would I would get overwhelmed. The rest of the time, I knit socks 😊 x

Someone telling u not to talk about being bipolar is wrong for saying it. That’s how suicides happen. Speak out and say what’s on ur mind. I’m bipolar and I talk about it a lot. ❤. I’ve learned how to relax with my stitching and not stress about it. I think ur doing a great job. Happy Stitching 🎅🏻🤶🏻🎄✂️🧵🪡❤️

I think you are on the right track! Great goals with the objective of not overwhelming yourself. I think it was a very good idea to stop the two HAED projects and all of the games. (I have done two HAEDS and have realized just how much time and work they can be, and the other thing was the idea of “everyone else is doing it so I have to as well” mentality. I have lost my love of HAEDS now.) You can now concentrate on a limited selection of projects without feeling overwhelmed, and also enjoy the feeling of completing a project as well. It is a wonderful feeling! I love the Central Perk design! Friends is one of my favorite shows. I have a huge 24oz coffee mug with the Central Perk design on it. I would be lost without my huge coffee mug! LOL So yes! Having said all that, I think you have things well thought out and ready to go into 2025 with a new attitude!

I think you have made a great decision Lone.. taking too much on when creating often causes chaos for all of us. I always say clear mind smoother enjoyable creativity .. Stitchy love and hugs my friend

I think its a good decision. 😊I feel like, just from watching you over sone months now. That everything that limits you or is a commitment for a longer period is too much. You need your freedom to do what you feel like on that day. Games will limit you to a certain project or certain amount of stiches. When you wanna do more you need to stop youself. Same when you like to work on another project. It maybe works for some but i think youre more of a free spirit. Besides that i think it was a good idea to try it and see for yourself. 😊 Talking with your husband about it and give yourself a few days to think about is great as well. 🥰 If i would order anything i like at first glance our home would be full of crossstich kits by now 🫣😅🤣

As a person who has mental health struggles I love you talking about your bipolar. I think you are amazing.please don’t let the comments impact you. Also we should all stitch what me want. I needed to hear this, as my stitching right now feels so forced

I think it’s a good idea to cut back on WIPs. I know I’m doing that this year and I’m gonna just stitch what I want and not stick to any particular game or motivational stitching program. I’m just gonna pick what I wanna stitch and work on it. I find that I get too caught up in what I need to do and not what I want to do when it comes to my stitching and I need to realize it’s not a job but a hobby. I can’t wait to see your progress on all of your items.❤❤❤

So glad you are doing what "you" want to do, very proud of you ❤ Can't wait to see the projects going forward😊 Happy Monday 😊

Do what makes you happy, enjoy the journey

Do you wash all your finished pieces? I finished my piece and turned it into a pillow.

Albert is a very spoiled (in a good way!) puppy! ❤️❤️

Trop mignon ❤❤❤

I have 50+ wipa. I also struggle with what to work on, and I always have a hard time with sticking to a plan. I think in January, I'm going to start something called 'My Happy Stitch'. I'm going to pick up something that is calling to me to work on. I'll work on it until I've become bored, uninterested, something else is calling to me. I think going through your wip parade will help you remember all the positive feelings you have towards each project. Sparkle n Shine ✨️ Julie

i liked your videos where you said you would talk about personal stuff at the end, but you can't help yourself to do it throughout your videos, sorry i am here for stitchy things, not a medical lecture.. why do soooo many people feel the need to reach out and talk personal on channels like these... do another channel and talk about that, fooled into clicking on you once again, but no more...

I have four wipes of different sizes and either do a different one a day, or if in the mood concentrate on one for the week. If they are varying sizes, I will complete the smallest one first, so that I can start another. If you have to many WIPs you will miss out on the satisfaction of completing a project.

Pleased your feeling much better. Don't put so much pressure on yourself stitch when you feel like it. I change from stitching to knitting all the time much love my friend x

I know exactly how you are feeling. I know when I had too many projects going at the same time I didn’t know which way to turn, so I “froze” and didn’t do much of anything. It is VERY anxiety invoking for me. I learned this way back in the 80’s! Since then I just cannot have more than two cross stitch projects at any time. A large and a smaller one for when I don’t feel like bringing out my big frame and stand. I also now allow one diamond painting as well since I started doing that craft. I also know I will never have enough lifetime to do everything, and it’s better not to start alot because I can then sell the unused kits at some point and recoup some of my money. I also like the feeling of having completed a project and the excitement of choosing my next. I always think to myself “if I could only do one more project in my lifetime, it will be the one that means the most to me.” and choose that one.

You amazing, so good you feeling more energised dear Lone. Your light always shines through no matter what you feel. Hugz from the UK

I am so glad to hear you are starting to feeling better. I know getting out of a depression can be hard and trying to find that balance of letting yourself feel it and finding ways to push through to accomplish the thing you need or want to do can be harder than people realize. I my self have a lot of wips and seem to always have more I want to do, so I’ll pick one for say a week or more. Then if I feel like move on I’ll allow myself to go back to another older wip and work on that one for a few days. Right now I have 4 main wips I’m working on right now, with a new start every so often.

I got all my Christmas shopping done for all 6 of my grandkids. Toys r very expensive. I wouldn’t stress over how many wips u have. I have 36 wips right now. Take it one day at a time. I’m glad ur so open about ur bipolar. I’m bipolar also. Happy stitching. 🎅🏻🤶🏻🎄✂️🧵🪡❤️

I force myself to be monogamous with my cross stitch. Do I want to start more? Oh yes, very much😊. But I keep it to one or two for my sanity. I’m working on 2 HAEDS, Amy Stewart designs, Birds and Blooms and Stitching Self. It will keep me busy for the next several years. Can I change my ways and start more? Yes, I feel the pull when watching you and other KZbin channels and see all of the beautiful stitching. Happy Stitching 😊😊

I have placed the order for the car alphabet info you gave me and as soon as it arrives I will start on it right away. Thank you.

I enjoy a finish I also have about 20 wips so I just work on the one I like the most at the moment and finish it ❤

I adore you my friend. Take it easy on yourself. I always stitch whatever I’m feeling in the moment. I can’t plan it and be true to myself. I can’t enjoy it if I give myself a regimen. So I stitch what I want, always. My 2025 plans are going to be looser than my Thanksgiving fat pants. Don’t be surprised if I wind up getting your Lothlorian pattern. I just love it! 😊🥰🤗

I've been a monogamous stitcher for most of my life. It never even occurred to me until flosstube to have more than one project going. Stitchers now have so many more options. It is too bad that many beautiful things may disappear if they are not bought, but I am offended by artificial scarcity with modern pdf patterns, since designers could chose to keep and sell them forever. Although I still really need only one project to contentedly stitch away, it is the height of luxury to have choices. At the same time, I get it that all of them vie for your attention and that creates a disturbance in the Force.

I’m glad that you are feeling better

Some sweet❤ hi albert!

I have very close to 50, and I may even be at 50 😂 lol. I stitch for my mood. Whichever one gets into my head, I stitch. Today, it was bigger full coverage counted. My HAED 'At the water hole' and 'Maxine'.I put zero pressure on myself to stitch anything in particular or to finish anything. If I'm really unsure I do have a tiny decisions wheel. Not that I do which one turns up lol but it reminds me what I have on the go, lol. I, too, have suffered with depression and PTSD for many years. I spent 16 years working in a male prison as an officer, I changed careers years ago, and although way better, I still suffer. Sometimes I have no idea why I feel how I feel as I love my life, but that's part of it right? I'm changing meds again right now, which is kinda rough, but onwards and upwards. One step, one day at a time. I think you're amazing and love that you are so open about your mental health. It's important to acknowledge it, feel it, and allow yourself grace to get through it. ❤ Big hugs, my friend ❤

Omg!! 😱 TOO ADORABLE!! 🥰

So happy to see you feeling better. My plan for stitching in 2025 is to not have a plan! I am going to stitch each day on what makes me happy and not worry about goals. I always tend to over plan and feel like a failure when I don't make a goal. Next year will be much more free with less anxiety.

I just finished a list of things I want to make/finish asap (small alterings/upcycles to keep my pain level a bit less either support or warmth for the colder weather). Also looking into how to harden leather to make a cover for my nipples or whole boobs even because my cat recently decided it want to stand on them and I might be able to correct her to step off them but weirdly enough I’d rather not have to experience it altogether 😂😂 Also, ANY chronic illness is hard. Mental and other invisible illnesses are also so hard to cope with because often we can’t follow the mainstream and we have to explain ourselves, regardless of getting some understanding for it or not. Lots of warmth to you and everyone else that can use it ❤

Glad your feeling much better. Please don't stress on your stitching. Just stitch on what you are feeling that day. I also love every wipe I have and want to do them all, but life gets in the way. I watch your channel to enjoy your company while I stitch as well. Love seeing your progress, but it doesn't matter to me which one you do.

Glad you are feeling better Luna! I change my plan all the time and it doesn't bother me. But I do have keep track of the details of each project lol

I do have a bit more than 10 wips. They are medium, large and huge. I only stich what i feel like i would like to work that day. It just depends on my mood. Large wips takes a long time to finish so i dont think about the finish just enjoying process. Small ones are like snacks inbetween. If there is one i love to work on i just start and usually finish within 1 or 2 weeks. That way i have the feeling of starting a new stich while shortly after i can enjoy the finish. That way it doesnt bother me too much when i cant finish the bigger ones that fast. 😊 focus on those you really wanna stich on and who are close to finish. If there is none i would work on the small ones. That way you shrink your wips pretty fast and dont feel overwhelmed. Just focuse on a few and dont look at the others 😂 step by step you could say

Firstly, I am glad to hear you are feeling better! I have about 40-45 wips. I used to keep a diary of my stitching and tried wipgo. About 18 mos. ago I asked myself why are you stressing over this. I tossed the diary and the games and each day I just stitch on whatever I feel like. When I get tired of a particular project it goes back in the basket and I pull out another. No stress this way and I have to say stitching this way brings me JOY!

Hugs Lone ❤

I have many, many projects. I don’t think about finishing them. I stitch on them because they bring me pleasure.

I have about 30-40 WIP and used to stress about it. But now I consider myself an ARTIST and don’t worry about it anymore. I’ve arranged my projects neatly and work on one depending on my mood. Don’t stress about it 😊

I tried looking up the cat letters but could not find it. Can you please send me the info for I would love to stitch this myself. Please and thank you. Absolutely love your videos.

I enjoyed your shares today! So sorry for the pain you’ve been experiencing. I always get anxiety when visiting the dentist. Unfortunately, it’s time I have to go in for the yearly check up…. Ugh 😑 Hope you get back to feeling like yourself again soon! Take care 🌸