Thank you, once more, for your floss tube, again. You know, I'm far from a shallow person (allthough I don't mind if others are, I don't necessary think of it as a negative something, it's just not so very much in me) but I love a lot of floss tubes that are only about stitching, beautiful patterns, the process and the floss. But with your floss tube, the patterns, the stitching, the colours, they aren't the most interesting to me. Your floss tube is more interesting to me because of (at first) your voice and after that, I don't know, the person you are, your endings (they so often make me smile and at the same time all of a sudden tears appear, with no reason, I'm a happy person with lots of luck in my life so why the tears?). I think it's you as a person, I séé you seeing, you are kind and indeed not shallow. Btw: not emotional? I often think I see some emotions, on your face :-). I feel at ease, comfort ;-) I think my heartbeat drops downwards only by hearing your voice and that kind, smiling face. I really enjoy your flosstubes but if you want to, you can make them about any other subject, I would still be listening and watching :-) It must have been a terrible shock, back in 1999. In my country every woman gets a free mammography and if something's wrong the treatment is free, surgery, chemo, medication. Everyone is insured for medical treatment, rich or poor. I'm very glad and grateful for that. I must be terrible to life in a country where people with less money don't have access to the same treatments, I'm glad for the solidarity, that's also civilazation I think. And I hope things won't go worse the coming 4 years in your beautiful country. Anyway, I'm glad you're still doing ok and I get why in this period of the year you think about the period 25 years ago. Thank you for sharing! Thank you for your flosstubes! Greetings from the Netherlands! -xx-

Thank you for this flosstube Jackie. It has come at a time when I feel unsettled waiting for the results of an important set of medical tests. Your wisdom on healing language has really helped. With love Linda x

Thank you for sharing your journey. Your perspective, demeanor and openness brings me back each time. And of course your stitching! I too put down my needle and thread a couple of weeks ago due to an emotional and stressful time. It is hard to not be able to do something that brings you joy in those times, but like you, it wasn't what I wanted to remember as being a part of my stitching. I'm happy to say that I am back to stitching and am glad you are as well. ❤

Thank you, Jackie, for opening your heart to us. As my grandmother, second generation removed from her deep Southern roots used to say, “God Love Your Heart.” I’m so glad I found your channel and I look forward to your future videos.

Your words bring joy and love. You have a special gift Jackie and I say thank you for sharing your gift to each of us. Blessings to you.

Your purpose is evident in your demeanor as well as your words. Thank you for being you and sharing with all of us. You are a jewel! Thank you.😊

Funny you should mention white stitches. I am stitching a moon in white and pale blue and am going to have to frog it and re-think. I find any light colours never look good. I have bemoaned this before and I think it was Krista Gramer who said, it's the reflection on light colours. I guess we should be thankful it's not across all stitches. I am using 40 count, 1 thread. I don't know if the stitches would look better stitched in silk - I don't have any light coloured silk to try. The light seems to catch all the imperfections in the stitches. Am working the Danish method and in a hoop and I waxed my thread (no better dampening down with water either). Thanks for your lovely videos and showing us Archie again, he is adorable. Merry Christmas.

Thank you for sharing parts of your life journey and beautiful stitching. This particular floss tube has encouraged me to take time to reflect on where I am in my own path. Grateful for the inspiration. Namaste...

Our worldwide stitching community is blessed to have you in ❤️❤️❤️ I could listen to you talking for hours, thank you for bringing your light 🙏 and of course you’re such a talented stitcher, cannot wait to see your Bridget Power finished 🥰🥰🥰 Love from Italy 🇮🇹 xxx

I am drawn to you and your flosstube because of your gift to connect…thank you for addressing the language we use relative to cancer or any trauma…healing is what is desired. Thank you and virtual blessings to you!

Thank you for what you do and share. It is always a time of peace and calm when watching your videos. A time that is very much appreciated. And all the best for the festive time ahead.

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Somehow I missed #9. I am a process and comfort stitcher as well. When I can't stitch, I know I have to pull myself up. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and manager. Never an easy time. When I was a teen, I lost 2 very close friends in a car accident. It changed every day of my life after that. Prayers, we need a lot of prayers for this world! So vey sad! I know there is still an abundance of good, but the bad seems to overtake the good. I always enjoy your videos. Today I especially loved the books. I could sit and look at them for hours!! I hope you will get up and speak about your journey with Bridget while you are at Sampler Symposium. I already saw #10, and I hope your days are getting brighter.

What a touching poem it reminds us to find joy in the simplest of things. Thank you for your thoughtful and generous nature. Merry Christmas

I have found 2 techniques for white stitches that help tremendously! 1. making sure the fabric has a VERY tight tension (either in hoop or frame), and 2. using a laying tool (even with 1 strand); I use a trolley needle.

Another lovely video. I’m a huge Mary Oliver fan and loved your closing. At this fraught time, it’s more important than ever to savor small moments of joy and wonder. They are what will allow us to continue on. Enjoy your holidays!

You are such a lovely person. I love your channel, and I love you.

Thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us. I too wish we could eliminate the “ war like” nomenclature when talking of people being treated for cancer. It’s so ingrained to say, “she lost her battle” or “ she’s a fighter” or something along those lines. Any suggestions on words we can start using to help steer us away from war, fighting, battling etc. I’d really like to start introducing a new language use.

Thank you for opening your life and sharing. You are truly a beautiful soul. ❤

Blessed to have found you - thank you for all you do - all you share and your depth of spirit. Oh yes … and your beautiful stitching. I also stitch & reflect. Love to you - love to Archie.

Archie looks like he is getting more comfortable with the camera. What a handsome boy he is! You made a good point about how difficult the holidays can be during the grieving process as well as the mental stress of the season. I personally have trouble if gray days go on too long. Sometimes it takes great effort to distract myself. Thank goodness for the craft of stitching and sewing! I enjoyed the story of your bison skull and it's deeper cultural meaning. ❤your WIP progress. Thank you for your thoughts and for sharing your experiences.

I absolutely love your channel. I too feel what others feel, stitching brings me so much peace around all of that. I’m so grateful to have found you also ❤

So here's a little of what I know....white thread is actually a little thinner. During the process making most threads are bleached out and then dyed. For white it stops there. For colors it is dyed again. The saturation of color fills the fiber plumping it up. Second to that is every time the thread goes through the dying process, especially if heat is involved it more less blows the fiber out a little more. Again, plumping the thread fibers. I believe with over dyed/fancy floss this is why a lot of time they shread easier on us. Because the integrity has been compromised. Best way around this is using shorter thread & gently move needle down when needed, do not pull or tug. Thanks for the new episode Jackie!!! Ooo, PS for those who don't like 2 threads but want more coverage Sulky#12 great option as well as Anchor White, or even a Valdani #12

I hear you

Thanks for sharing your story with us. Our paths have taken such similar paths it’s erie. I was 32 in 1993 spending Thanksgiving with my family when I shared with my mom a lump I’d found in my breast, on December 7 I had a mastectomy. I live in Jefferson City. Everyone I meet tells me their life story but I have such compassion and empathy. I’ve also lost an adult child, when you walk many paths you share many stories others also carry.

Thanks so much for your gracious and thoughtful chat. Always such a pleasure to set things aside and spend time with you. Best wishes and every happiness to you.

Sew grateful stitcher who passed away this year wrote a great book on this subject. She had cancer and survived 10 years.entitled Practical Hope by Daleen Wilson ..❤❤

You are amazing . I have just finished treatment for lung Cancer. As you I didn't feel this as war, I went with a smile on my face . I am thankful that I had treatment available.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching and your cancer journey. I am on the same schedule as you are, I just had my first mammogram after lumpectomy surgery in January & radiation in April. I’m currently considered cancer free. I don’t really talk about it, but I’m certainly very appreciative of the very good care that I received and continue to receive 💖💖

Jackie thank you! Happy Holidays to you and Archie!

Much needed, thank you! ❣

Everything I want to say sounds insincere, but I truly think you are a beautiful soul. Bless you.❤

Hey Jackie. I just really appreciate your videos. Your thoughts, reflections and meditations on what you're stitching, what's happening in your life and how you have dealt with or are dealing with are so meaningful to listen to as I am stitching and dealing with my own issues. Thank you for taking the time to share. Wishing you happy holidays and looking forward to seeing you next time.❤

Quite simply, thank you.

Thank you for this flosstube. I'm beginning to understand why I feel connected. I stitch mostly HAEDs, so our styles in stitching are very different. But you show that the love for this craft is not in the amount of stitches or WIPs. My plans for 2025 aren't about finishes but about feeling comfort in stitching. After struggling with mental and physical problems, I decided that working for 47 years is enough, and I'm retiring in a few weeks. I hope this will change my pace and will help me to heal some more. 🪡🇳🇱🌷

Bridget is looking great, I can't wait to see her finished. I'm so great ful you are a cancer survivor. Marilyn

What a story to share Jackie. It was lovely to spend time with you today and wonderful to see your start on Light. What a lot you have already stitched! It looks wonderful! Enjoy the rest of it and sending you love and hugs for Christmas xx

👏👏Bravo!! Well pronounced!! 🤣Lovely video as always!

Thank you so much for your mention of my flossmas videos! That's so so kind of you. I hope you'e been enjoying them. I've been trying to create a fun and festive space for the holiday season :). I love the progress on your Barbara Ana fox piece! Looking great! My jaw dropped when you showed your back. It is stunning!! Really great. Of course the front is beautiful!! Thanks again as always for sharing with us!

Thank you - no other words.

I very much appreciate you sharing your gifts with all of us.

I cannot thank you enough for the comfort I get through your videos.

Thank you. Your kind words have touched my soul.

Thank you for sharing part of your life journey today Jackie. Wishing you all the blessings of this festive season. Best wishes from 🇮🇪

Jackie, you are a treasure. I will always be with you. I concur with so much of what is here in the comments. I can certainly relate to a lot of what you said. I feel things too and try to use that to help me support my friends and others. I love your floss tubes and have found so much comfort on your channel. Looking forward to many more videos with you. ❤

The last piece that I stitched had a lot of white stitching in it and I experimented and used Dinky Dyes natural and I really think the stitches look better than the white cotton floss.

Thank you. I will also be 64 in a few weeks. This year I have made 2 things a priority. One is to do what gives me joy and the other is to have around me what gives me pleasure. My life has changed considerably because of this. The smallest of things like sitting alone by the river taking in the beauty of nature and being in the now is priceless. My stitching can never have a price tag, as I am transformed into a world of peace and tranquility when I take my needle in hand. Embracing time alone and just being. Thank you Jackie. Have a wonderful Holiday Season 🌸💞🌸

Jackie, I admire your sense of self and ability for introspection. I’m not sure where I am with my journey but following you helps me to think deeper. You are a wonder and I appreciate you so much! ❤

Lovely visit today. We never really know what others go through. Sharing brings us closer. Though I have not had cancer, I do have health issues that slow me down and are difficult to deal with mentally at times. Stitching does allow for inner reflection and helps me through the very difficult times. I am looking to both upcoming SALs and knowing others will share in stitching with me brings so much Joy. Happy holidays to all. May you find Peace and love.

Thank you Jackie.