Flosstube 1: Intro & 2024 WIP Parade

[@franw39]

Hello from Portsmouth New Hampshire,Loved your first Floss Tube ❤

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Hi! And thank you! 😊

[@AnnahNoles]

Just discovered you, Maria…and you’ve absolutely lovely! ♥️ Your projects are amazing…a beautiful variety and not what everyone else is stitching! Have subbed and will now binge to catch up on what I’ve missed! 👍

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

@@AnnahNoles Thank you so much, that's so kind of you ❤️❤️❤️

[@susanhaywardault3514]

Love finding a new UK based Floss Tube 😊

[@joanneneufeld8212]

Hi from Canada. That was a fabulous video. I love what you did on the Mirabilia with the white thread and thread filament. That Mira is gorgeous!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you, Joanne!

[@tammyspruce9212]

Hi from Scotland! What a wonderful video. I have to confess, I am in awe of the Russian channels (I don't speak Russian, but stitching is a world language I think).

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you! It definitely is!

[@donnamariecorrigan]

Well done! I thoroughly enjoyed your first video. I was surprised to see 3 of your projects I have or have done. Green is my favorite colour as well which I wear mostly in the summer. The Shepherd's Bush Stockings are addictive. I have a large family so have done 23 of them...all different. I incorporated buttons or beads from broken jewelry from my parent,grandparents and even great grandparents along with the bead pack. It connects our family into all pieces. Looking forward to you 2nd video...taa from Canada 🇨🇦

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

That sounds like an amazing idea! I wish I had some trinkets from my family to do that 😊 I did get the feeling I might want to make more stockings after the first one 😁 23 is very impressive!

[@janinerosenke5463]

What a wonderful Flosstube. 💚💚💚 Hugs from Canada.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@Jasmine-ur1sl]

Welcome to FlossTube, Maria. Great job on your first video. Lovely WIPs. I look forward to future content from you. I too prefer to stitch in front of my laptop in my home office for some reason although I have a beautiful new crafts room. Take care.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you, Jasmine!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Maria...your visit was delightful...best wishes ❤❤

[@flowerandlinen]

A fabulous first flosstube. Your projects are beautiful. I too, love Japan and currently have three full coverage HAED's on the go of Japanese geisha. I just love them. I hope you get to go to Japan. I went to school there for six weeks, traveled for work and took our three kids there last year. It had such an impact on them as it was their first overseas trip (we live in Melbourne Australia). It is a wonderful country.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you 😊 That's wonderful, hope you had lovely time there!

[@jan3451]

Amazing first flosstube! I’m hooked! Can’t wait to follow your progress as you stitch through your current WIPS. I soooo much enjoyed viewing patterns I’d never seen before. Thank you so much for sharing your work and commenting that you are considering a video on just how you organize your supplies. Organization of supplies is important to me and it seems I’m constantly working to streamline my needlework materials. I would very much like to see how you have organized your stash.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much! As it happens, I filmed the stash organisation and it's now on the channel

[@michelleaukett4366]

Welcome to flosstube, your first video was great ! Love the poppies! Good luck !

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@lindaschmidt6320]

Great flosstube.Love your beautiful work.Keep on stitching.🧵✂️🪡

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you! Will do!

[@KristineSearle]

I really enjoyed your flosstube Maria. I love all the pieces you are working on. My favourite is the field of poppies, I look forward to your next episode,

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much! I really need to find time for it and pick it back up

[@marlenechurchill3664]

What a wonderful first video! I loved your WIPS and I also enjoy your accent 😊…. I will be looking forward to seeing your next one! Happy stitching from Florida in the winter and Illinois in the summer!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Awww, that is so sweet 😊 I do say since moving to UK my accent is all over the place - neither American or English, nor specifically Eastern European 😅 I wonder what it sounds like to native speakers and where they think I am from if I don't say 😁

[@sandigorton4215]

Great first flosstube. Can't wait to see your progress. Thanks for sharing. Take care and happy stitching.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much 😊

[@stitchingbytheriver8666]

I can t wait to see the progress you make on your christmas stocking..I love the colors in that. Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@patbrown4435]

I really enjoyed seeing your work. I love seeing non-mainstream designers. Thank you so much for sharing! Looking forward to future videos!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback 😊

[@alisonjohnson7197]

Love your projects! Your attention to detail is impressive....So happy to have found your channel...😀

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@deannatobias9401]

I was pleased to discover your very 1st Flosstube. You are a natural in front of the camera. I am always amazed at the work of full coverage stitchers. Your work is beautiful.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@craftycondostitcher8831]

This rarely happens but I love all your WIPs AND your first flosstube is awesome. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you, that is rare!

[@lauraellis6810]

I like the pieces you are stitching on and your stitching is beautiful. I can't wait to see more.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you 😊

[@RenewingStitches]

Hi Maria! I just found you and enjoyed your first video so much. Such lovely projects! Looking forward to catching up and seeing the most recent. Great job!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@annnavybrat3971]

Welcome to Floss Tube.........great video. Happy Stitching from South Carolina. Ann

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Nice to meet you, Ann! Thank you!

[@sbwgigstitcher]

Great job on your first English Flosstube. Beautiful stitching!! I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@sherrymilen1346]

I look forward to seeing more of your work!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you!

[@TheStitchingOwl]

Your first video went very well. Welcome to the flosstubing community…I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you!

[@katescrimgeour3884]

Your 12 Days of Christmas is gorgeous and of course I am now on the lookout for the England pattern! looking forward to your next Flosstube.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you!

[@ginastitches9128]

Great to meet you..loved your video and am looking forward to your next one!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you, Gina!

[@bobbiejotansley3892]

Just found you, I loved your video! You did a great job! Loved all your projects, can’t wait for your next one! 💕

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Woodland1234]

Probably Dartmoor.❤ Love the video❤.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you 😊 It does seem to resemble the Spinters' Rock, doesn't it?

[@gailstraub7623]

You did a great job on your first video. Looking forward to more.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback 😊

[@charlottechapman3710]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Awesome, thank you!

[@helenadrummond7519]

Great first video! Looking forward to follow your progress. ❤

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you 😊

[@mihaela.929]

Love the Blossom Fairy, it looks stunning on that fabric. Happy stitching!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you, that's very kind 😊

[@owlbestitching8839]

Glad to find another flosstuber! Thanks for sharing your wips - beautiful projects. Following 🦉🧵🛎️🤗

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lynnburton6225]

I just came across you tonight and I really enjoyed your firdt Flosstube. Well done it was great you are a natural at talking and not in your first language too. I hadn't seen any of your projects before so it's always interesting to see what others are stitching. I'm in Norfolk right on the East coast 5 mins drive from a beautiful beach. I have bern stitching for many years, amost 40 so showing my age. My taste has changed so much over the years, I'm into primitive stitching and modern samplers these days. Have you checked about the Modern Sampler Company? I've just subscribed so I get notification of your next flosstube. See uou again soon Maria 🧏‍♀️

[@lynnburton6225]

Sorry for the typos - it's late & I'm in bed!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

That you so much! I'm very glad to hear that 😊 My taste has definitely changed as well and is still changing and I have been looking more at primitives and samplers lately. I haven't heard of that company but will definitely check them out, thank you!

[@teacherlovesbeauty]

Glad to have found you!

[@craftingontheplains]

Your video was wonderful! I love your projects! Your Mirabillia is coming along so great, i can't wait to see your finish!

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@kaylitentstitch6614]

Amazing video! Love all your wips. What a fantastic variety. Also, your wall colour is INCREDIBLE 😍

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you 😁 It was a risky choice but we love it too!

[@kaylitentstitch6614]

@@MariaTheGreenStitcher i have plum walls. Love the darker colours

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

@kaylitentstitch6614 Sounds fantastic!

[@cindygaudet1390]

Oh my your poppy field is fantastic! Wow everything is so beautiful. Very good video. Thanks. Did you say 60 count in your round boxes!? Wow to have young eyes. Lol

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much! No-no, the wreaths on round boxes are stitched on 32 ct, don't think I could manage on 60 ct even with magnification 😅

[@MousePotatoDesigns]

Wonderful video! Enjoy my time watching. Subscribed so I wont miss a future thing. Your projects are lovely! Thank you for sharing. Felicia

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you Felicia!

[@allcrossedupx4158]

I found your channel from another Flosstuber (can't remember whom). I enjoyed your video and I’m going to download the rest to watch them while I’m on vacation. You may discuss this in another video, but I wonder what you use on the sides of your scroll frames to hold your fabric taut. I’ve used the magnetic cables and I know some stitchers use sheet clips, but I haven’t seen what you use. Thanks for any info you can provide.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Welcome and thank you! I have a couple options for side on scroll frames, happy to show and tell in the next video 👍

[@allcrossedupx4158]

Thanks so much ! I’ll be sure to watch your video for more info.

[@sheriking4041]

Since you like to wash your stitching, I would be careful of the Mirabilla because you dyed the fabric and the dye may transfer to the threads. If you want to flatten the project I would lightly steam and press the pieces then lift to another area rather than drag the iron until the moisture is lifted.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

That sounds like a good idea, thank you! Especially with so many stitches in white!

[@sheriking4041]

If you go to any jewelry bead shop 75% of the pressed glass beads including all sizes of glass seed beads are Czech beads. Mill Hill beads are Czech beads they have just packaged them in small packages to the stitching community with a number that is only relevant to Mill Hill so you can’t take their number into a beading shop and get it. Mill Hill sells about 50 beads for $1.75 and a bead shop will sell the same bead 1000 for $5.00.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you, I'll have a closer look next time I'm in a bead shop! We don't have many craft stores where I live so I end up ordering supplies online, but there is a bead shop in city centre that I just found out carries Preciosa and other beads.

[@claraarellano1867]

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all your WIPs. Very delightful indeed. On one of your kits, I believe it was a Dimensions kit you mentioned how many stitches you had stitched and your percentage. Do you have a pdf of the Dimensions kits? If so where did you get them from. I look forward to seeing more of your finished projects as well.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much, that is very kind of you! I don't have pdf versions of the kit patterns, the app I use to cross stitch is called Cross Stitch Saga and it only reads xsd file format, to create which you have to handdraw the pattern off the paper in the Pattern Maker program. If you'd like me to I can elaborate more on one of the next videos.

[@lynntone9369]

This is your 1st floss tube!!! You did a wonderful job! I like the patterns you have shown. Do you also sell patterns and floss?

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you so much! I don't sell patterns or floss unless I'm destashing.

[@cynthia8022]

Love seeing your work and hearing g your wonderful accent! Just found you and have subscribed. Good luck! What method do you stitch in?

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you! Not sure what it's called but I stitch using scroll frames on a table/sofa stand with 2 hands, I talk more about it in Flosstube 3 as I had similar questions.

[@TheRDatlantida]

In some way this channel is so much easer to listen then the russian one :) maybe you are more relaxed or something like this :)) congratulations with a new start! :) and good luck in expanding :)) really love your english! ❤

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you 😊

[@TheRDatlantida]

P.s. just entered your new instagram account - is it possible that your husband is Lithuanian? :)))

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Yes, he is, thus my last name 😄

[@TheRDatlantida]

@@MariaTheGreenStitcher cool :)) so happy to hear that! :)) greetings from Lithuania for both of you ❤️

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

@TheRDatlantida Aciu labai! I'll pass them on, he'll be happy to hear that 😊

[@cynthia8022]

What did you mean with using a towel on your first Mirabilia when doing your beading?

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

I wanted to bead as I went up but didn't want the beads to leave dents in the fabric as I use scroll frames, so I ended us using strips of felt between the rod of the scroll frame and next layer of fabric to avoid that.

[@oleksandrak7359]

Good luck with channel in english. I will listen here too and practice commenting in english :).

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you and welcome!

[@stephaniewingett2173]

Very much enjoyed your first English speaking video. Looking forward to seeing many more. I was wondering in which part of England you're located? I have family in several different areas.

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

Thank you very much! I'm based in East Midlands, Nottingham

[@stephaniewingett2173]

@@MariaTheGreenStitcher My family is in North Yorks, Sheffield, and L'Pool. I'm from L'Pool but came to US as a child. Hope you keep doing the English versions of FT -- very enjoyable. Thx. Steph from NJ, US

[@DP-lx8of]

You are selling the current WIP...No selling on You Tube

[@MariaTheGreenStitcher]

I am not selling any of my WIPs