Flosstube 44: FFO's, Project Bag and Stitchy Update

[@TigerLilyDesigns]

Your project bag is fabulous! Such a perfect bag for all your Valentine starts. ❤️ Love the rolling pin topper on your cookie exchange finish.

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thanks so much! 😊 Your tutorial certainly influenced me making that bag! I can't thank you enough for your tips on getting those 2.5" squares to line up perfectly!!!! Your video is linked now.

[@tonyaspeelman4914]

Great stitching and finishes!! My favorite place, The Craft Warehouse!! 😍 I freaking love that project bag. Tiger lily designs, she has a TON of energy!! Lol

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

She sure does! lol

[@donnabennett5106]

Enjoyed your video,lovely stitching,the bags are lovely, Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Glad you enjoyed it! For some reason matching my project bags to my projects makes me happy. Only another stitcher understands.

[@beckipugh9157]

Always enjoy your videos and the excitement you show in your projects! Such a great haul . I was waiting for The Cat he was so cute last week, I thought for sure he was going to scare you! Can't wait to see your progress/finishes. Happy Stitching!

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Gandolf *the cat* is a riot, isn't he? He is a cat though, and that means he will only appear when he wants to appear. LOL. He did come into the room, but he didn't stay long and I think he stayed on the floor. I'm sure he'll show his cute face in a future video. On his own sweet time. LOL

[@svance1041]

Beautiful finishes! Everything looks so cozy and colourful. It’s fun to stitch in season…enjoy your week!

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thank you 💕🧵💕

[@angela.g23]

Love your cookie exchange finish! It is so cute! ❤️

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thank you! Isn't that rolling pin adorable?! It was a fun one to finish.

[@theproperstitcher]

Thank you for a great video. You have some big plans!

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thanks for watching! I want to stitch it ALL! Unfortunately there are only so many hours in a day.

[@katherineboles3011]

I finished Misty’s heart and chose my own fabric and floss . I found a heart at Michaels and it frames the piece perfectly!

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Ooh! I would love to see it. Do you have it up on Instagram?

[@julieharden158]

Try a bit of a soap bar on your zipper or bees wax , it might help it not get stuck. I love the project bag you made. I really enjoyed your finishes. Love and blessings x

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thank you so much, Julie!

[@katherineboles3011]

I have changed up colors and fabric color for some of my months for calendar crates and it turns out great.

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Me too. It doesn't always turn out great, but I do try to change colors if something isn't working for me. Will you be changing any colors for March? If so, what?

[@darlenedeondesigns2844]

First time here, love your FFOs!

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Welcome!! Glad you found me. Thanks again for the shout out in your last video!

[@rowiemurphy2429]

For the zipper..try rubbing a little Dawn liquid dish soap along the zipper..it should help….good luck

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thank you! I never would have thought to try Dawn.

[@ritanelson3340]

Nice to meet a stitcher from Washington. When you mentioned the tulips in skagit county, my ears perked up since i live in that county. What city are you in? We have similar tastes in patterns and my wips are building up fast. Just got back into cross stitch in summer of 2019 and boy have it changed for the good….a lot less back stitching in the patterns. Rita

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

I couldn't agree more. In 2019 I too rediscovered cross stitching and the wonderful changes to patterns, floss and fabric. I've definitely fallen off the deep end, in the best way possible. The tulip festival is amazing! We live south of Olympia, WA so it is quite a drive during tulip/daffodil season. Are there any needlework shops in that area? We try to go up there once a year, but haven't been since 2019 because of, well, you know... Hopefully this summer we will make it up there again. I NEED to go to Deception Pass again.

[@crazybandladystitches-xanl5148]

I just found you. I love your ornaments and your project bag. Not sure whats up with zipper. That is frustrating 😤I like your 22 in 22 idea.

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thanks! Glad you found me! That zipper though. Ugh! I love the bag so much, but that zipper. UGH!

[@joannwright2910]

I love your fabric used for stitching the Cookie exchange! Did you purchase or dye it yourself?

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

That was a piece I purchased from Be Stitch Me. It was called Seaglass in 18ct Aida. You can find her at bestitchme.com

[@lartystuff]

Enjoying your floss video try and rub a candle on that zipper to loosen it

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thanks, that's a good idea. I was thinking about using beeswax.

[@carolyndelong7558]

Rub a bar of soap across the zipper teeth and it will open easier.

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thank you! I need something to work.

[@vidavidson9945]

Rub some hand soap. On the zipper

[@HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

I'll try this.