Flossmas 2024 - Week 3 - Cross Stitch Advent Calendars, Christmas Stitching, and Cats

[@karinlampe9330]

I am more than relieved that Doc is back ❤ - a wonderful Christmas gift and truly 1 good reason for seasonal joy 🥰.

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@karinlampe9330 So true! I have much to be thankful for.

[@helend.flosstube]

I'm so glad that Doc wrapped up his adventure and came back inside! Your decorations are beautiful!!

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@helend.flosstube Me too! I do love adventures, but this one sure took awhile! And thank you!

[@xstitchinglibrarian]

Yay!!!!? I'm so happy your cat is back. Thank the Lord. ❤❤

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@xstitchinglibrarian Amen! So happy he's back!

[@homemadeontheridge]

So happy to hear Doc is home! Love love love your stocking garlands! 😍

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@homemadeontheridge Oh, thank you so much! They were really fun to make.

[@shawnduray6297]

I'm so glad you got Doc back in where he's warm and safe! 1 Have a wonderful holiday season!

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@shawnduray6297 Thank you so much and a wonderful holiday season to you too!

[@drusillapendlebury6207]

So very glad for your joy of getting Doc back 😻 Enjoying your flossmas video’s Merry Christmas 🎅🏻🎄

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@drusillapendlebury6207 Thank you for watching! It has been such a joy to have him back.

[@barbarafoster9030]

I’m absolutely thrilled to know that Doc the prodigal cat is home safe and sound! Christmas has come early for you this year! 😻

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@barbarafoster9030 Thank you! And yes, Christmas definitely came early this year!

[@whichstitchps]

Yay Doc!!! So glad he's back❤❤ 1

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@whichstitchps Thank you! Yay indeed!

[@xstitchinglibrarian]

Deborah, sorry for the additional comment. I was so happy with the news of Doc coming back home that I had to comment right away. Thank you for sharing your Advent celebration and activities with us. Your garlands and Christmas decorations and finishes are just lovely. ❤ I'm so so happy about Doc's homecoming. You have both been in my thoughts and prayers. ❤ God is so good. Joy in deed! 1 🎄🎁❤

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@xstitchinglibrarian Extra comments are always okay! And thank you, my friend! They were fun stitches and decorations to put up. But most of all I'm happy he's home. ❤️

[@xstitchinglibrarian]

@kensingtoncrossstitch My husband and I have been taking care of the neighborhood's stray cats, and now a possum, for the last three and a half years. There is one cat that we call Ginger because he's an orange tabby. He's friendly with my husband, but will not come inside the house. We put out a heated house for him in the ❄️ winter which he uses sometimes, and always have food and water for him and the others -- sometimes squirrels and birds even eat the cat food. Ginger comes daily and lets my husband pet him but then leaves. It breaks my heart that he is out there in the cold Chicago winter. That is why I was so worried about your Doc. I was praying for his safe return. I'm overjoyed that he is back home with you, but not as much as I'm sure you are. This is such a blessing. Merry Christmas, Deborah. Thank you for all your wonderful videos. I truly have enjoyed every one of them since day one.

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

​@@xstitchinglibrarian Yes, that was the hardest part: he was right there, he was coming by all the time for food, but running away every time he saw movement in the house. He wasn't using the heated bed or going into the shed that I set up as a warmer place out of the weather. But he also proved himself to be a very capable and hearty outdoor cat. It was so hard to watch him choose that over comfort and warmth. I'm really glad he finally changed his mind. Thank you for all your prayers during this time! I hope Ginger will continue to find the comfort he needs from what you provide too. ❤️

[@MollyInEngland]

Hi Deborah I haven’t finished watching your video yet, but I just wanted to say how soooo happy I am that Doc is now back inside . It was so lovely to see him walk down the arm of your chair . Hip hip hooray 🥳 . I will now carry on watching your video. 🥳 x Molly

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@MollyInEngland Hi Molly! I thought of you immediately! Yes, I'm very happy he's come home too.

[@debhargrave8532]

Whoop!!! Welcome back Doc. And Def Leppard is a favorite!!

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@debhargrave8532 Further demonstrating your excellent good taste!

[@ALifeInStitches]

I remember watching you stitch those advent pieces last year, so it is lovely to see them FFO'ed and displayed this year. Beautiful! 1

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@ALifeInStitches Thank you! I'm so happy to have them fully finished and out on display now.

[@robinbunis6792]

Deborah sooo happy that Doc is home safe. I'm sure Wesley is happy too. Your advents turned out great. Loved hearing about St.Nick...see you next Sunday! Number 1 please.

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@robinbunis6792 Thank you - me too! See you next time.

[@isweariamstitching]

❤🎄❤🎄 Yay, Doc!

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@isweariamstitching Yay indeed!

[@redheadedstitcher715]

Thanks for the shout out glad Doc is home

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@redheadedstitcher715 You're very welcome! I'm looking forward to the SAL.

[@lindaboudreau7154]

Glad Doc has come back inside. Enjoyed the story of St. Nicholas. I didn’t know the part about the nuns. See you next time

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@lindaboudreau7154 Hi Linda! Yes, those were interesting facts to me too, learning the facts behind the myths. Have a wonderful week!

[@RedHatStamper]

1 would be a great stitch to start the New Year. Thanks for sharing all your finishes.

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@RedHatStamper That's what I was thinking too. And thank you for watching!

[@michaeljones4380]

Deborah!! Holiday Greetings from Dallas!! I’m so glad that Doc has made it back in and I know you are, too! I figured when it started getting a little cooler that he would no longer be so adverse to the house! LOL! Hope you’re having a great holiday season and my best wishes for a Merry Christmas! ❤️

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@michaeljones4380 Hi Michael! Yes, that became my hope too. We've had such a mild season so far, it wasn't too much of a hardship to start out. But I'm very glad he's decided to be an indoor cat again. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season too!

[@jlk_stitches]

Great to have Wesley join your flossmas video Deborah and that Doc has settled home so well. Love the stocking advent calendars. I need to find a pattern I like to stitch next year. Enjoy your frosty tiny town (1) I keep looking at them and resisting as I have so many kitted patterns to start and WIPs to work on! Currently fully finishing a pillow for a smalls exchange and some mini ornaments as Christmas gifts.

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@jlk_stitches Hi Judith! For next year, I think I'm going to stitch a monthly series (pieces that are the names of each month?). They're small so should be something I can keep up with. If you do decide to join in on the Tiny Towns, you'll be in very good company!

[@rhondazamora8136]

Wow, 9 FFOs you are a Rock Star. I’m so happy Doc is in and settled back into his regular routine. Wesley is such a pretty boy. I have kitted Frosty Tiny Town and planned on stitching it this season, as well. I guess I will start it on the 21st😊. 1 I love seeing the Advents all fully finished and displayed. I adore them!

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@rhondazamora8136 I just got into a rhythm and got through as many as I could, I guess! I'm so pleased you'll be joining in on Frosty Tiny Town too! Such a cute little chart. And it's so nice to have both my little guys at home again too. ❤️

[@bethanyrutta2377]

Cute and festive stitching! Love the hum bug stitch! 1 love the turquoise and pale blue threads! You can do a biscornu! 😊 beautiful ffo!

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@bethanyrutta2377 Thank you so much! Those thread colors really are beautiful, aren't they? I don't know what keeps me from doing a biscornu (just laziness, I bet!) but I really so need to make one some day!

[@neisenkrein4844]

I am happy that Doc came back and I loved seeing your advent calendar finish. I am thinking that Frosty Tiny Towns would be a good 1 to add to my stitching plans.

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@neisenkrein4844 Thank you - me too! And you should absolutely join in for Frosty Tiny Town. It's one of my favorites and such a great winter stitch.

[@marao3584]

I also have 1 Tiny Town in my stash to start ❤❤

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

Fantastic!

[@christineaustin9656]

Love all the garlands....might be borrowing your ideas!

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@christineaustin9656 Thank you and please do!

[@geniaklein6572]

I've been stitching the Tiny Town series! It takes me about 1 week to complete if I monogamously stitch on it. They are sweet.

[@kensingtoncrossstitch]

@@geniaklein6572 That's really helpful to know, thank you!