53: Sophie Bailly 1828 Finale, FFO, WIPs,

[@wendykermott5633]

I kept blinking back tears. I loved the history so much. I grew up in Michigan and live Wisconsin. Loved every minute. Thanks for the reading as I could stitch. Total joy

[@carolhensley5504]

You ladies make me laugh so much. Wonderful dive into Sophie Bailly's history. Thanks for a great flosstube.

[@angelaoehlert4622]

I have absolutely loved the information about Sophia! Rachel, I’m a huge history and Geneology nerd and feel so blessed that I have tons of information about both sides of my family. Your comments on women and education and remembering your college days really resonated with me. My great-great aunt was in the first class of co-Ed’s at the University of Indiana. We are fortunate to have a copy of the class picture of her and her fellow co-Ed’s. It’s amazing to hear the stories of these people and see history happen through their eyes.

[@flosstoss221]

What a treasure and great family story - we have to keep these stories alive in our families so we appreciate what we have! Gratitude is so important.

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing I always enjoy your videos! Love the history lesson! Fascinating!

[@susanhyde4531]

I'd subscribe twice if I could to bring your numbers up because you always make me smile! I love seeing your stitching but I especially love how enthusiastic you are about the history behind the samplers. xx

[@flosstoss221]

Awww, thank you Susan! Xx

[@joanneneufeld8212]

That was such a great flosstube again! The history lesson at the beginning was sooooo interesting. I agree that Liz Matthews 12 days of Xmas don’t get enough attention. I stitched the Fourth day as a tree and it is magnificent! I am going to stitch all of them into a quilt as well.

[@tamaracompton1960]

What a delight to spend my time with you ladies. Sophia’s life story has a place in my heart, thank you Rachel. I had avoided the Pandemic sampler, but just ordered it based on Sue’s discussion. Thank you ladies!

[@susanbarnes1385]

The research of the history of the samplers has to be so very much fun to do. You did a great job Rachel. So interesting.

[@flosstoss221]

Thank you so much, Susan! It is so much fun, especially one like this with so many influential women and men connected to it.

[@sharonedmondson2923]

The full circle story of the sampler was so cool. Loved the chatter about Liz Matthews' 12 Days of Christmas patterns. I will be starting one this afternoon! I was totally enable and inspired! Thanks!

[@kimrae6752]

I enjoyed your discussion re; the 12 days of Christmas… I’ve been pondering what to do as well & I love your idea of mixing it up w/trees, a small quilt & some framed pieces Rachel! Great idea 👍.

[@mountaincraftsstudio]

Textile eyes - YES, YES, YES!! I couldn’t agree more.

[@TigerLilyDesigns]

What a fantastic show! Love the history. Now to find something local to add to my WIPs….but first, back to charting the second ornament cuz Rachel gave me marching orders 😂

[@flosstoss221]

I think your mt vernon Christmas is perfection for your local! But OBVIOUSLY 🙄 don’t start until the next tag is done.

[@elizabethcoleman5437]

I loved the history rabbit hole you explored! So cool. I loved the life story and learning more about her. I have the desire to create my own sampler too! But agree figuring out where to start seems like a huge obstacle to overcome.

[@rhondacolumbia9003]

love to hear about the history behind the needlework thank you for it.

[@kimkincaid5257]

Thank you for the historic and genealogical information. That was fascinating. Besides crafting, I am also into genealogy. Even though I live in another part of the country, it is interesting to hear the history of other areas.

[@paisleystitcher1243]

Another great Flosstube. Thank you for sharing your research Rachel! Sue, Pandemic is gorgeous!!!

[@suestokes7004]

Thank you!!

[@diannekosboth2700]

Love this info you are presenting. Gives depth to our craft. After watching latest, I was surprised to see an item in a catalog ( they are coming in droves!)that was from American Spoon and showed a jar of Star Thistle Honey harvested from “Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes”. What a hoot to know the story of Sleeping Bear! The connections just keep happening in this community. Thank you.

[@flosstoss221]

Love that! Now you have a context to your jam!

[@nicolec2523]

There is a Stitch North in London Ontario Canada!! The lady who organises that is the one who organised the Jacob Palooza in October next year. What a serendipitous word mixup!! Sue, I do aida in hand with the sewing method, but it is something I learned a long time ago.

[@joanvogelsang596]

Rachel I love these deep dives into the history of these beautiful women and their story! Planned a trip to Winterthur w my sisters next month!

[@flosstoss221]

Joan! That will be such a fun trip - I hope you enjoy. Try to get some special tours for you and your sisters - maybe even call and see if a docent can do something special for your interests.

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Nice finish idea for the Christmastime Mystery SAL. I stitch on Aida, Evenweave, Linen, many counts ... all depends on the design. Fun Video. I wasn't a subscriber!!! am now :)

[@flosstoss221]

Thank you so much, Dee!!!

[@charj57]

History❤❤ Thank you

[@followin_Jesus]

I don't remember the sleeping bear book as a child but I do remember the turtle? one about Mackinac Island

[@JennyFleming]

Sue always looks angelic 👼🏼 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON PANDEMIC 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. And I sure hope there’s a million dollars hidden in that frame 😂 💰

[@flosstoss221]

Lol! I almost don’t want to open it - and squelch the dreams that there is a deed to a mansion or a diamond in it or something! Lol

[@suestokes7004]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@suereilly6247]

I love all of the history information that you gave us especially because I also live in Michigan. It has made me even more curious about the Chippewa Indian grave site that is marked not far from my home. I have been tempted to stop and look around, but not sure if that would be disrespectful to the deceased that are buried there or even if I need permission. Thank you, Rachel and Sue, for your wonderful chatting.

[@flosstoss221]

I kind of feel like it a site is marked, it is marked for a reason - for people to visit it respectfully. I say you check it out. I’m also much more curious about all the Chippewa information in my hometown and will be looking at it all with a different perspective for sure next time I’m visiting. And that newfound perspective for me started with a sampler. (!)

[@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947]

Rachel, This was fascinating. In the Stone Age, when I taught 4th grade in MI, we taught Michigan history for social studies in 4th grade. I have no idea if this is done anymore. I was familiar with the history of fur trading, Mackinac Island, and Madame Frambroise and was fascinated to hear the connections with Sophie. How fortunate that you found that sampler. Thank you so much for sharing this history of Sophie. Best, Karen (Recovering Monogamous Stitcher)

[@flosstoss221]

Wow, what a fun “full circle” moment for you! Where did you teach, way back in the Stone Age lol?

[@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947]

@@flosstoss221 I taught 4th grade in Hesperia, Holland and Grand Haven. I was in your stomping ground, Rachel. Best, K

[@flosstoss221]

Yes you were!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

Hey ladies❤ I’m glad you said you might do some dmc and some silks Sue because I already stitched two days in dmc. I have been overthinking it as well! I’m glad you will carry individuals Rachel going forward in case we run out!

[@flosstoss221]

This is going to be so fun!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@flosstoss221 I am very excited and really excited that it’s long and ongoing.

[@gerryfix1009]

Here we are, another wonderful video!! I liked the additional information about the research you have been doing about the sampler and lady who stitched it. Love that you read a story to your boys, she likely shared about. Love all the talk by Liz Matthews charts about Twelve Days of Christmas. There was a children’s book behind you that had a big sheep on it, Rachel. What is the name of that book? There was a piece of fabric you were out of, that might be called The Mill? If I am right about the name, wonder if you have it in 14 or 16 or 18 Aida fabric? There is a xstitch pattern I bought by Kathy Barrick with a mill on it. My Mom grew up on a farm, in PA with a mill on the property that her father abd uncle owned. Lots of history. Think the property was sold to the family by a son or sons of William Penn. the property is no longer owned by family but the man who bought it is interested in our family. He showed some of us in the family through it. I won’t bore you with more. Thanks for all I learn from you both. 🍁🍁🍁🌲🌲

[@flosstoss221]

So interesting! Yes, that was club fabric called Millstone and will be coming out after the new year. It does come in Aida’s 14, 16, and 18. Feel free to give me an email, Gerry if you want to inquire more ([e-mail]). The sheep behind me isn’t a book - it’s actually a front of a bin. I got a set of bins at Costco with a llama and a sheep on them. I think they are for a nursery but they are perfect for me! 😉

[@JoannaSchmidt-ng1gg]

I love the history lessons we've been getting lately! It makes me want to dive in and do some reading in my own area! Side question: Rachel, you have a super cute sheep behind you, what is it, where did you get it, how can I get one??

[@flosstoss221]

It's a bin and it's from a company called 3 Sprouts. I got it at Costco in a bundle with a llama :). There are other animals, too. It's actually for kids (playroom storage) but I thought appropriate for my fibery line of work :)

[@JoannaSchmidt-ng1gg]

@@flosstoss221 Thank you! I found it online and immediately ordered it. 😁 It's too cute!

[@beckyshouseofsewing]

Sue, keep the DMC and do the trees in DMC, the samplers in silks! #12daysofchristmas

[@flosstoss221]

This is Rachel - I love that idea, Becky!!!

[@JaynieB55]

So enjoyed listening to this episode. I had to order the Pandemic pattern. Sue, what fabric are you stitching on and do you have any recommendations where to purchase such a large piece of evenweave/linen?

[@suestokes7004]

I am using 40 count Millstone which was a club color of ours! It will be coming to Rachel’s shop soon along with all of our other colorways! If you let her know what you want I will get it to her❤️❤️❤️

[@deeoahustitcher6497]

I love all this history, and feel like studying fabric and textiles makes the women reappear. I’m reading Women’ Work: The First 20,000 Years by Elizabeth Wayland Barber, and it’s marvelous. It draws on archaeology and linguistics and other fields to tell the story of ancient textiles, and sure enough, the women reappear. The Haptic & Hue podcast has a list of books on its website. :)

[@flosstoss221]

That is the book that got me started in my interested in all of this years and years ago. And yes, Jo has a great list of books on her website!!!

[@cheryl9353]

I listened to this show stitching on 7th day by Liz. Mine is all 1 piece. What red is Sue using on Pandemic please? Thanks

[@suestokes7004]

DMC 814❤️❤️

[@margomcintosh763]

Sue your Longdog is gorgeous! What colour red are you using?

[@suestokes7004]

DMC 814

[@karlalintzenich2376]

The 911 Stitcher has a finisher that she uses that might be good for Sue.

[@cathybortz1779]

Maybe the winning Powerball numbers are in those pictures!!

[@flosstoss221]

Oh man! Fingers crossed!!

[@stitchingrunner]

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