April 28, 2023

Come visit with Liz and Shellie for Flosstube #11
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[@denisemporter]

"I have hooked before..." I come for the cross stitch. I stay for the one liners! Have a great retreat, ladies!

[@thequiltedstory]

Thank You so much for the Sweet Shout Out about my Cross Stitch Organizers at Mattie and ME! Thank You for all your "Shop Talk" knowledge...it is so appreciated! Love your videos...keep them coming! Happy Stitching and Happy Quilting!

[@bevhackleton8571]

I love it when your flosstube appears you both have an amazing relationship together. Hope you enjoy your retreat......happy stitching xxxx

[@hucl_berrystitcher]

Shellie, cracking me up...flinging the interior to that little box😂

[@lindajohnson3836]

Y’all are the best! You both have so many beautiful charts and your antique finds are wonderful and you’re so fortunate to find them. Love watching your video! Enjoy your retreat…. Looking forward to hearing about it! Happy stitching and safe travels!

[@beckyess7399]

Shelley, I enjoyed seeing all of the embroidered dresser scarves, etc. My grandfather embroidered and he was so neat about it that the back was difficult to tell from the front. My mother gave me a pillowcase that was her last piece of his work. That part of this episode put me in mind of it. Thank you for sharing those finds. Also, you are quite the enabler! LOL! I ordered the four-part Histoires De Moutons as well as a nice piece of linen. 🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@richardallen1391]

Thanks so much ladies, I love seeing all of antique treasures too. I hope you are feeling better soon. Janine

[@marielombardo7294]

So happy you girls are doing videos. Your friendship is priceless. Can’t wait to watch your Amana travels & all the treasures you find. Liz, we have a 4 yr old grandson who comes & stays often for a couple days. Love him to the moon but love my “Me” time too. I cry every time they leave.

[@roseheck9841]

I’m kind of sad that the videos is over now. You carried me through 70 minutes of cardio this morning, and now I’m in my craft room cutting out my T-shirts to put together a T-shirt quilt. I’ve so enjoyed watching and listening. I love how you gift each other! How thoughtful! Liz, for your Shepherds Bush stocking, handstitch a coordinating piece of linen onto the toe area. Something that would be a toe colour. Red or green. Stitch onto it and add a coordinating cuff at the top to match your toe. I have loved stitching stockings. I stitched 25 of the Shepherds Bush stockings over the years for my hubby and I, my 5 kids and their significant others and my 13 grandkids. I do hope they treasure them. You both are so inspiring. Thank you my loves!❤ Edit: I remember what I was going to ask. I have a train case that I haven’t done anything on the outside yet. It has a bit of a texture, and I don’t know if Mod podge is going to secure motifs smoothly enough.. Right now it houses my Soie d’Alger and Soie 100/3. I would love to see your train case and what you’re going to do with it. It might spur me on to do something with mine.

[@janieceprieur7068]

Hello! It was a fun video. I especially enjoyed seeing the linens Shellie acquired. It reminded me of items I have from my Grandma and Dad (now 90). I have several doilies my Grandma either crocheted or tatted. And, as I am sure you are aware, dry goods like flour used to come in sacks. My Grandma would take those sacks, crochet or tat the edges and use them as dish towels. I have a couple of those as well. But is really special is that apparently, when my Dad was sick, my Grandma had him stitch Xs around the edge of a cloths to keep him busy. I have two of those which I plan to pass on to my two girls. I also have the treadle sewing machine and cabinet that belonged to my Grandma. Such treasures to have. Take Care

[@grandmastraw]

Wowzers! That was a monumental video. Loved seeing everything! Safe travels to the Amana Colonies. I know you will have a wonderful time and I look forward to hearing all about it while you are there and after you get back home. Blessings and take care.

[@lavon308]

I enjoy your floss tube so much such a delight. Thanks for sharing your joy

[@kckoehler1766]

LOVE, LOVE, ❤ seeing you two. Thank you.

[@lynnchasin3551]

I so enjoyed your latest video yesterday. I too have been "under the weather" and was popping cough drops also! I know I have said it before how much I enjoy your videos. They are just a delight and I love seeing all the WIPS you all have and the haul!! Thank you for sharing!

[@wooleygirl5240]

Fabulous video! Loved seeing all the things! What wonderful haul too. Pam Miller

[@jillboomershine5193]

Enjoy the Amana Colonies, wish I could be there. I grew up in Davenport and my grandparents loved going to the Amana’s and we still love to visit. My grandfather loved the furniture and the clocks. Every so often my mom, daughter and I spend a weekend at Zuber’s Homestead Hotel and stitch and enjoy the Amana’s. Happy stitching!

[@karlalaplante7244]

Great chat! Enjoy your upcoming retreat and safe travels. Happy Stitching!

[@shelleycrouch6223]

Your videos are never too long. i enjoy your company.

[@dawnmyers8646]

Oh…you two make me smile. Thanks so much for another great video! I look forward to your next one each and every time! Enjoy your trip ladies! 💗💕

[@kimturner8488]

Always love your flosstubes - you two make my day! I have family in Cedar Rapids and other parts of Iowa and every time I go see my family we go to the Amana Colonies. It is such a great place. Enjoy your time at the Amanas and with your stitchy friends.

[@kathyburch9591]

What a great video - love to see all of your WIPS and hauls. Enjoy the retreat!

[@leebrennan2609]

Move the houses to the other side and have a toe the opposite direction

[@lizsmith5601]

I’ve done that. I wanted the toe to go the same way to match the other stocking I stitched. You can take a screenshot of the chart and go to edit and reverse the picture. If it’s an iPhone you can find the reverse on top in your photos when you click on the photo of the chart.

[@AleKateStitches]

Agree, I’ve flip entire charts when I’ve needed a stocking to go in a different direction to match other stockings. Moving the ‘toe’ charted section over to the right would work for sure & Liz won’t have to worry about having a short toe & your step mum won’t have to add the extra bit of fabric. I would flip the toe over to the right for sure.

[@dianenoles2067]

Smart idea!

[@Oogie118]

You girls are so much fun to watch

[@jodydavie923]

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[@kathyharris7158]

I enjoyed visiting with you a lot and I’m looking forward to hearing all about Amanda. What fun.

[@dianebrosten9375]

I ordered the pencils on Amazon while watching-I love them! Great job ladies! Your needlework is beautiful!

[@MollyInEngland]

Hello Girls Thank you for another brilliant Video, as always. Whenever I watch you I always feel so much better afterwards, and your Videos are never too long. Take care both of you, and look forward to seeing you again soon. 👵 xx P.s. you are so lucky to have each other as a friend.

[@NDQuilter1]

Have a great time at Retreat. As usual, I loved watching you two. ❤️ is

[@marylang5618]

I hope to meet you ladies at Stitch Con! My daughter & I will be coming from GA. our first time! Thank you for your Flosstube….Ya’ll are such a blessing and Joy to watch

[@terribrowning8487]

Don't ever think your videos are too long or too often. I'm so happy to be part of your joy and friendship and faith even if it's just virtual. Someday I'll be able to catch a retreat. Have a fantastic time ladies!!

[@jerryrminchin1372]

Enjoyed every minute ❤️Denise

[@LowanaJ]

Love your Flosstube, so much fun. I love pencils ✏️ too.

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes9339]

Have a great time....always fun watch...TN is and amazing place to live....please take care and be safe

[@debbierice1363]

Love stationary and office supplies. I find most quilters and needle workers do. Who doesn’t love a good pencil. Thanks for All your suggestions. Appreciate it

[@Raymej1]

So enjoyed your video. Don’t ever worry about the time. Can’t wait for the next one. Enjoy your retreat.

[@karenbrasher4508]

Love watching your videos. Thanks so much for pulling my name for Hive. I saw the patterns of History of Sheep by Jardin Prive at Shepherds Bush and bought them right away. It’s my next project, love it so much. Have a wonderful time at your retreat! Take care! ❤

[@susanmccoy1992]

What a fun video! So many great treasures! Have a safe trip. I'm looking forward to the video of the hotel.

[@mogardener47]

I just finished watching your 2 plus hour video and I'm so sad it's over. PLEASE do not ever worry about the time...I just broke it up into segments. Your stitchings and antiques are beautiful! Have fun in Amana..I know you're counting the hours and I'm so glad you are making a video of your trip..Shellie I wish I could ride along in your new suitcase!!! Oh and I so glad you are feeling better!!!

[@Griffinand3]

Great video Ladies, happy to see you back.

[@ellenmcmahon4459]

Fantastic video girls. Makes me happy when I see you pop up. Could you show your train case and sewing basket you talked about? Hope you keep getting better, Shellie and Liz safe travels.

[@susansaunders397]

That was jam packed goodness, & I loved it all! Thanks so much for sharing your time, talents & friendship ❤️ Safe travels 🧵🪡

[@ambermilone937]

It was great to see both of you again. I am sorry you have been sick Shelly. Can't wait to see you both again in Amana! Shelly I am obsessively stitching on every opening flower right now as well. I just can't put it down. I will have it in Amana to work on. Hope we can catch up and talk antiques, quilting, wool and all the other fun stuff!

[@amandadavis8387]

Be sure to stop in at Amazing Grace antique shop in Amana next weekend! I visited their shop a couple of weekends ago and they had LOADS of old quilts and needlework projects.

[@thewanderingstitcher1608]

That is one of our favorite antique stores!!! We visited it last fall when we were there! It will be one of our first stops for sure!

[@lauriecarlson4672]

FUN video, you two!! Thanks!!!

[@lisamunchausen7158]

That was a great video. So enabling and lots of pretty things. I’m going to have to rewatch it and make notes, lol.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

It warms my heart to hear you talk about my home state so fondly. I've been gone too long. Every Opening Flower, you enabler you❤

[@bonniebarnes7723]

I love watching you both you make me feel so much apart of your world. Thank you so much for what you do and how you do it. You truly touch my soul. I love your cross stitch, stories, laughter. Thanks to you both I have dragged my cross stitch back out and running with it. Thank you, thank you!!!!

[@marjoriefarquharson3057]

It is such fun to listen to your banter and enjoy your friendship. How fortunate you are to have each other! Besides being inspired by your cross-stitching, I am intrigued by your antique treasures. Enjoy your road trip. We'll live vicariously through you.

[@susanbajdek6698]

Christine did make a small Nantucket basket. She is from Mountain Crafts. You mentioned her in your floss tube. She stitched a piece for her basket she got in LaPorte, Ind. love your videos.

[@cathysnider4657]

Great flosstube! Liz, I'm like you...short arms which my friend calls my "flippers"!😅

[@debanderson1075]

I love watching the two of you!!. Have a great time in Amana,

[@betsykohl7226]

I am in the the state is Kansas - fields of wheat with a slight breeze is so beautiful. Not sure most people even realize what huge fields of row crops look like or how those crops end up on their table.

[@brendaulrich9246]

I love watching and being part of your joy, excitement, friendship and faith! Keep up the wonderful work.

[@lisahaley116]

Enjoy your time away stitching.

[@joannagruver4890]

I love your flosstubes. You make me laugh Outlook! I love your stitching and antiques. Shelly,what is the name of your Etsy shop? You talk about amazing items. Enjoy your trip.

[@terrifisher9416]

So glad you're back! I've had to watch old videos cause i miss u so much!! Love love Shelly's stitching mat!! I've tried to find them on Etsy and Pinterest but nothing. Any ideas? And Shelly..u need to make them and sell in your shop. Yours is beautiful.

[@angelasawyer6714]

I would move the big houses to the right side and move the sheep around. The sheep are small enough to squeeze above the smaller houses.

[@tonistitchesinky3958]

Shellie, I have my granddad’s old lunch bucket. When you were talking about your train case, I thought maybe that might be something I could do with that…with your help?!? Have fun in Amana! That was one of my favorite retreats, but we chose to go to the Quilter’s Station Retreat this Spring. See you both at Stitch Con in just over a month!! ❤

[@angelahoward5352]

Glad back together and sharing with us friends! I got sick too from asthma and allergies thought I was going to make it through without it but it knocked me down hard. Next month is wheat harvest and I have to get out of town 😮

[@stitchingincostume]

Liz's face when told "we always need another craft"... priceless!! LOL! You girls just brighten everyone's day! Thank you for sharing your joy and I can't wait to see the fun you have in Amana. 🐑🐑🐑🌾🌾🌾

[@cathyshannon1704]

Have a fun road trip and stitching retreat. Look forward to seeing your video on the road.

[@2teddybearz]

Oh my greatness! You gals are just so amazing at your vintage finds! We don't get vintage goodies like that where I live in BC Canada. Shelly, you have made me want to start repurposing old pieces :) So lovely! Love you gals!

[@emilywittenberg6802]

I love watching your videos! You two are great. I am a Stitchcon A attendee so I can't wait to meet you! Emily

[@stitchroadie4076]

Completely understand, LOL

[@gladysdelestre4344]

Love you Ladies 🤗 enjoy to see All you goodie’s 🤩🤩🤩Especially your Mat beautiful work 🤩need more information on your note book cover ? Enjoy your trip and continue creating ✌️🙏

[@BrendaHapps]

Loved your show today girls!! I have missed you both! I am so happy to hear that you have both had a wonderful vacation. I am a pencil girl as well Liz. So I am going to give your recommendation a try. You two always make my day! I am looking forward to another car video!! Please be safe and have a wonderful trip!! I really would love to see the two of you in an antique shop!! I appreciate you both very much!

[@marthaabstein6046]

Loved seeing all of your things. I am always inspired and have to order at least one thing that you have shown. Have a great time at your Retreat. I am not able financially able to go on Retreats by I love to hear all about them when floss tubers talk about all of the things that they enjoyed being at a retreat. Pretend that I am there with you.

[@pamelabunclark7455]

Liz I think you should add a little wool felt to round out your toe to match your pattern stocking shape. Love the sheep

[@bethhuisman1722]

I am a Tennessee girl. Now in Middle TN. But lived in Cinnati for 4 years growing up. So enjoy your video! Thank you!

[@lindabostedt1224]

beautiful antique haul!

[@dgimarc]

I want a Presley ❤ we already have 2 dogs and a cat so my husband might notice if I try to sneak in a large dog. I want two chickens too - sigh. Maybe someday! I love all types of flowers. I’m in Texas, flowers need to to hardy around these parts. We plan a big trip to the nursery in early May to refresh our beds. I love lavender and plan to buy a few bushes to plant in an empty bed. 1 3 4 6 8

[@margaretkrueger9664]

You two are so funny! I love the joy that you give to each other with the little surprises you pick up for each other on your travels. Shelly I love how you repurpose so many thinks! Have fun at the retreat.🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@helgaartale42]

Love the way you ladies promote small businesses 💕🪡

[@mountaincraftsstudio]

Dixie Darling is closed?! Sob!😢😢😢😢 I loved going to the quilt show every year and always shopped there.

[@mountaincraftsstudio]

@@antiqueneedleworkers Looking forward to it! And I loved what you both said about journaling. I feel the same.

[@bethkrouse8946]

Great video! Can’t wait to see you in Amana!!!

[@CD-5380]

Just love your videos. 💕💕

[@dianeparker4425]

You two are so much fun! Really enjoy your videos. My family also loves Paula Deen fried chicken. I do cook it for them frequently, but I will not eat chicken, no matter how it is cooked.

[@dianekuzirian7742]

I love this flosstube, happy to see you both. I did follow Shelley in Tennessee. Shelley the treasure of linens you found here are some ideas. Maybe on the front of a project bag, a pillow or install them in a quilt maybe a wall hanging! Hope you both get better soon.😊❤🙏🏻

[@paulafilipowich1524]

I love your videos. It feels like visiting with old friends

[@OnceUponAStitch]

Such an interesting video! Thanks for sharing. It would be great seeing a rug hooking video with the two of you! Have a great time at retreat. Looking forward to seeing and hearing all about it! Happy stitching, crafting and life! Lori

[@jmedstitchgirl90]

Tula pink uses Tombo pencils when she designs the 😊

[@CarolOsborn-d2v]

Enjoy your retreat in Amana. I love seeing how you two share your finds.

[@loriirons9503]

I live so close to Amana, I wanted to get into that retreat but I am fairly new to flosstube and it was sold out. I hope you enjoy and really love your channel ladies! You two have inspired me, a cross stitcher for 45 years to finally do a sampler! I normally stitch southwest, animals ( especially horses, and I have done all of the Better Homes and Gardens Heirloom stockings for my daughters and grandchildren and husband! I do love all things cross stitch though! I purchased Blue Rhapsody for my first Sampler after I finish War Pony from Heaven and Earth Designs.

[@kentuckysassstitches8729]

I love everything y’all are stitching. Totally jealous that you’re going to Amanda. That stitching mat is amazing an I can’t wait to see Liz’s piece. On your piece that you’re not sure how your going to finish…Stacy Nash found a Bible Box and that might work if you finish on one? I am in search of an old Bible Box for the Stacy Nash piece I just finished.

[@phyllislundy8803]

Glad y’all are back from your travels and feeling better. Always fun to see what new things you find! Lots of enabling happening! I got one of Shellie’s composition book covers and I love it. Now I need a needle book and a bookmark!

[@dianekuzirian7742]

Safe travels 🥾🥾❤❤

[@jonigoodmanson2179]

Soooo much fun to watch you guys and all your pretties! My favorite part this video: “I have hooked before…….rugs.”😂😂😂

[@betsykohl7226]

I am stitching that same Jeffery Shepards Bush stocking and am about 90% done. I didn’t lose any houses or sheep - lol. (I started in the middle so I would mess up).

[@gailstraub7623]

What a fun video to watch. Love seeing all the things you give each other from your travels. I also read the President’s Daughter. One of my favorite books. Love historical fiction.

[@stitch_u_ation]

Piece that Fabric for the toe girl --you can do it. There are many designs these days which use different types of fabric pieced together. It would be just like a normal stocking in real life darned with a new piece of fabric on the toe.

[@Griffinand3]

Looking forward to see your train case.

[@cheriedeyoung6344]

My husband and I just got back from Iowa. We used to live in North Liberty, which is about 30 minutes from Amana. So I was able to go to Amana, The Woolen Needle, and The Little Red Hen. Sorry I won't be able to be there with you all. Have a wonderful time!

[@InfinityStitcher]

I could barely swallow my homemade mocha when the clarification was made about hooking rugs. HYSTERICAL! I just woke up and I insist on doing a bit of cross stitch while catch up on our chitchat. LOVE all the antiquing, the journaling, the goodies, and everything! Also I adore the long-ish Flosstubes since I stitch while visiting with you. ✨

[@vickieskinner470]

You two ladies warm my heart so much. I LOVE your long videos and anxiously wait for the next one. I love your excitement. You make my day. ❤❤❤

[@renaewolford3270]

I love your finds from Tenn. I have actually stitched the TX, CA, and GA pattern states as pillows for me (CA ) and my sister-in-love (GA) and the other sister-in-love (TX). They need to be re-stuffed, but mine (CA) is still displayed on living room couch. Enjoyed stitching them very much in the early 90's. Pray you get well soon. Missed ya'll and have been checking all last week for your newest video. Enjoyed immensely watching today.

[@carolhardage5514]

Today I'm glad you went over 2 hours. I got all of my Easter packed up!!! Enjoy Amanda Colonies.

[@afreespirit1]

I love watching your interaction - the joy affection and enthusiasm for each other's projects and acquisitions. You pass the joy around. . . . Shelly, if you have been going to Pidgeon Forge many years, you may have met my husband, for he, too, was an avid street-rodder. His last car to restore was a 1934 Ford Fordor.

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

Oh your flosstubes always make me so happy and I always come away with the happiest and most positive feelings after watching you. I love your finishes and your wips are looking amazing. Thank you so much for another wonderful video. I hope you have a great time at your retreat and looking forward to seeing and hearing your recap.

[@beverlyparker-swinford6878]

Love that you could be a Kentuckian, thank you for your time and love of all things stitching. Your haul is so enticing. Keep up the great work, fellow Kentuckian.

[@tammyrussell-rice5508]

Most enjoyable. The only downside to your longer videos is that I eat more ice cream while watching. 😂

[@lindalee8040]

Talk about easy after 40. Then when you get in your mid seventies you look for harder again. I’m using linens now. I used aida when I was younger.

[@shinglespringsstitcher]

Just love you ladies! Love all the goodness! Shelly, have you seen Mouse Potato Designs latest video? She is working on the Sheep Stories piece. All of her sheep are in French knots! So cute! I hope you both have a wonderful (and safe) trip to Amana. Can’t wait to see that video and all the retreat stuff! ❤

[@Okie_Stitches]

So happy to see your faces! ❤ I’m so happy that I am starting Every Opening Flower in a day or two!!!! I think the Lord Bless and Keep would be a beautiful bible cover, they older quilted ones with lace and handles. It would adorn your table perfectly. And, Liz, I’ve got the same pencil!! That eraser is refillable too.

[@michelemead841]

I got my keeper and just couldn't stop looking at it and petting the fabric ❤❤