Flosstube #1 - Take 2

[@justineisinstitches6758]

I love your video. Marlene you are just gorgeous so is your stitching xx

[@MarleneBush]

You are so sweet...thank you! Blessings, marlene

[@mogardener47]

Welcome Marlene...that was a great video...you spoke like a pro at it!! Your project bags are just gorgeous and 20 quilts...OH MY!! I look forward to many more flosstubes from you...prayers for a quick healing~~~

[@MarleneBush]

Diana Ballard thank you so much! My therapists say I'm a tough old broad...well, maybe not those exact words, but that's what they mean! Splints are now off in the daytime and I am pressing onward. :) blessings, Marlene

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes2918]

I hope your hand heals quickly....love the quilt hanging behind you...I’m a quilter, stitcher all around crafter....I teach and I’m Vice President of my EGA group here in Memphis, TN......your work looks wonderful...

[@cookiestitch]

How lovely to "meet" you, Marlene! You're such a lovely lady and a joy to watch! Your projects are so joyful and pretty! I hope your recovery goes smoothly and you'll soon be back to stitching.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you so much Cookie...I'm loving watching everyone's videos! Blessings, Marlene

[@adiduck9628]

Hi Marlene, loved your first video! Your project bags are just lovely. The finishing on your dill box is beautiful. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to more! Wishing you a speedy recovery too!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you so much! My hand is doing better than I expected though it definitely needs more time! Blessings, Marlene

[@kayinthecave]

Love, love, love the use of your stitched pieces into project bags. What a great way to fully finish a project. I am stealing the idea forthwith. Lovely projects! I look forward to seeing more.

[@MarleneBush]

Kay's Cross Stitch you don't have steal...I freely give! 😇. Blessings, Marlene

[@elenab4240]

Just found your Flosstube, Marlene, and am an instant fan! Can't wait to binge watch all your videos!!

[@miskacat1]

Great first video! I love the dill herb finish! It's so cute and the fabric around it is perfect. I hope your hand is healing well and I'll look forward to your next video! Happy stitching!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you so much! What a lucky find it was to run across that perfect ribbon - I love when that happens. :) Blessings, Marlene

[@ecollier722]

I enjoyed your video. I too am a closet flosstuber. I watch it in all parts of my home. I work from home and when I'm not on conference calls I'm able to enjoy all you lovely ladies (and few gents) with your goodies. I look forward to seeing more and hope your hand heals quickly.

[@grannylyn757]

hi, Marlene, so happy to meet you, hurry and heal your hand so we can see more of your stitching,,,,I just love your bags!

[@MarleneBush]

I'm hurrying. :) My splints are off in the daytime and though I get tired easily I'm back stitching for short stretches. Thank you so much for stopping by. blessings, marlene

[@s_claire_cecilia5547]

Beautiful Dill herb stitch & finish. Just gorgeous. Heard the shout-out about you from McKenna and Stitchin' Petunia - so knew if they loved you then I would too!

[@MarleneBush]

Isn't this a wonderful group...they were so kind to mention me! I'm glad you're here and I look forward to getting to know you! Blessings, Marlene

[@susancrossmystitch5751]

I love the way you finish your projects. They all look so nice. Happy stitching!

[@MarleneBush]

Cross My Stitch thank you...it's a great way to use the finishes and get to see them often. If you can stand to give them away they make wonderful gifts too. :) blessings, Marlene

[@sharellburdick2916]

You are adorable. I’m new to floss tube and loving it. Thanks

[@rosemarysayers2503]

I loved your first video. You are so pleasant to listen to and such a gorgeous woman. You certainly don't look any way close to 70. I know this is supposed to be about stitching but I am obsessed with your hair and skin...just beautiful. More videos please!

[@MarleneBush]

Oh my goodness what a sweet thing to say! I am blessed with good genes...my mother and grandmother both had good skin. My grandmother had beautiful white hair. I got some of that although mine is still dark in the back and has, alas, gotten thin over the years. I have two cousins who got Grandmas hair...pure white all over and so thick they can barely get a comb through it. Blessings, Marlene

[@debracrowhurst5900]

The finish on your bags is lovely.

[@donnatroutman8555]

So glad to have found you thru Stitchin Petunia! LOVE your finish of "Dill", that ribbon is just the icing on the cake! I can't wait to see your other videos.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Donna...I'm like a kid with a new toy with all these wonderful videos! Blessings, Marlene

[@bonniehale5556]

Your work is beautiful and especially the herb cross stitch.

[@bumbleberrystitches]

HI Marlene. I know this video is 2yrs old but I have only been watching flosstube for 6 mths now. I just found your channel today. I too stitched those same teacups and the patterns are lovely. I have completed 3 out of the 4. I look forward to watching your videos and catching up on what you've been stitching. :)

[@senoritastitches6018]

Hi Marlene! I loved your video. It's ok that you bared your soul telling us your age. As far as I am concerned, with age comes much experience. You are young at heart and a very skilled sewist and stitcher. Now, behave yourself and don't do more than those few sneaky stitches. You don't want to slow down full healing. You were smart to use the time to organize. Looking forward to future videos. Waving hello from California.

[@MarleneBush]

I'm legal! Saw the doc on Monday and got the ok to take the splints off in the daytime. I bet you heard me squealing all the way in California. :) blessings, marlene

[@beckytheobsessedstitcher1170]

Marlene what a fabulous first video! I really enjoyed listening to you. I also watch Flosstube when I put on my makeup. I have one of the first iPads set up on a stand in there. I watch it on an old iPhone when I go to bed then tuck it under my pillow and listen to it as I fall asleep - so you are not the only one - you have a lot of friends in Flosstube crazy town. Your bags are just beautiful. Your stitching is amazing! I hope you get the go ahead from your doctor soon so you can resume stitching! Again - just a wonderful video - you seem like a sweet person!

[@MarleneBush]

Splints are off, in the daytime only, and stitching was blessed by the doctor. :) I get tired easily so I rest often but at least I'm back at it. Thanks so much for visiting and your sweet comment. blessings, marlene

[@beckytheobsessedstitcher1170]

I'll be you are a happy girl!

[@jashan96]

Hi Marlene...it's 5a.m. and I just came across your video. Love your work. It's simply gorgeous. I look forward to watching your other videos real soon.

[@longtimestitcher220]

Loved your video and am looking forward to more. I didn't know a finger joint replacement was even possible! But I know you're looking forward to stitching with less pain. All of your projects are adorable, especially the project bags, and I really like what you did with the photo box - it's giving me some ideas!

[@MarleneBush]

longtimestitcher I'm always looking for new ways to finish things since I'm out of wall space! Do you watch The Twisted Stitcher, Vonna Pfeiffer? She has great tutorials. I got my splints off (daytime only) yesterday so I'm able to stitch a little more now. That hand is still weak but the PT folks are working on that.

[@Manyanababy]

I'm so glad I found you - loved your vid and now I know if I'm up to it I will be stitching at 70 too but i don't think I will be as beautiful as you xxx

[@MarleneBush]

What a sweet thing to say! When my husband retired he became the best ever at being retired...his recliner is his best friend. :) but not me. I don't slow down. I love so many things that there just isn't enough time to do them all! Blessings, Marlene

[@lynnyvonnestwo]

Hi Marlene Well I Can't Believe You Are 70 Years Young!!! Welcome To Flosstube,Love Your Project Bags They Are Very Professional,And Love Your Stitching, You Made Me Smile When You Mentioned England And Ann Hathaway's House,It's Been A Long Time Since I Was There,It Is Very Pretty In Summer, Looking Forwards To Seeing More Of Your Lovely Video's, Will Be Thinking Of You And Hope Every Thing Goes Well With Your Hand, A New Stitching Friend From Across The Pond Lynn :))

[@MarleneBush]

That was such a fun trip....loved England so much I almost felt like I'd come home. Blessings, Marlene

[@lynnyvonnestwo]

XX

[@gailpost173]

I’m so happy I’ve found you today. What a sweetheart you are. Hugs and love from over the pond in England. Xx 🌸🌸🌸

[@jaimewells1725]

InstaBlaster.

[@stitchesandcoffeewithJurgita]

hi and welcome to flosstube! Your projects are very nice so keep on stitching!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you! blessings, marlene

[@susancarter4608]

Your project bags are exquisite! Thank you for sharing your projects and here's hoping to a speedy recovery on your hand surgery. I look forward to your next video.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Susan...I'm healing nicely! Blessings, Marlene

[@kckoehler1766]

LOVED your video. Hope your doctor appointments go well. Hang in there!! I’m looking forward to next time. 👍🏻

[@allcrossedupx4158]

Just discovered your channel after watching Stitching Petunia and Mckenna mention your channel. I'm also a mature stitcher and I'm so impressed you know how to make Flosstube videos-you go girl! Love your projects and look forward to more of your videos. Get well soon.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Sheila...I'm loving floss tube! Blessings, Marlene

[@kelliebondar2636]

Just found your flosstube. I follow 911Stitcher and she gave you high praises 🎉🎉❤.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

I am smiling watching your video. so nice to see you in person. I will catch up on your videos. I hope your hand is better now. the project bags are awesome. age is just a number, you look amazing.

[@Young40momCrafts]

I truly enjoyed watching your video. you are a natural. I hear in your voice a fellow southern gal. I'm in southeast Tenn. I recently started making bags with my projects. looking forward to seeing more of you.

[@michellehudson3725]

I hope you get that hand splint off soon! Your stitching is beautiful and love your video!!

[@MarleneBush]

Michelle my splint is off...it's so much better! It's still swelling but mostly when I overdo. Blessings, Marlene

[@janiceharrell2109]

I just loved your video! You and I have quite a few things in common. I'm a southerner from SC, a Methodist and a cross stitcher. Your project bags are absolutely beautiful! I've watched all your videos and look forward to many more!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Janice - it's nice to meet another southerner and Methodist! blessings, marlene

[@helendownunder4679]

Enjoyed watching your video, and seeing your lovely bags. Hope you hand comes good soon.

[@smurfettestitches8742]

Marlene!!! I just found your videos and I love you 😄 I wish you lived just round the corner I'd be stitching with you all of the time. I love all of your projects and your finishing ideas are fantastic. I can't believe you have the beekeeper I have wanted that since it came out but to order it here in England we get charged customs and then Royal Mail slap on an £8 admin charge so it would end up costing a small fortune, I will just have to stitch it vicariously through you 😊. I'm glad you enjoyed England. Oh and I love your accent and yes I do the talking in the accent thing you said as well 😂 keep up the great work I'm off to watch your next video.

[@MarleneBush]

Well I don't live around the corner but we can just be best friends in the virtual world. :) I love the Beekeeper too, mainly because my sister has bees. Or had bees. She lost hers this fall/winter for some odd reason - they just disappeared one day. But she will get more in the spring. And if you will remind me when I finish that one (and you'll have to remind me cause I'm 70 you know!) I'll gift/send it to you. I'll certainly never stitch it twice. Blessings, Marlene

[@smurfettestitches8742]

stitchinbythelake Oh wow thank you that is so kind of you, I would be extremely grateful!! I would stitch it straight away and pass it on to someone else who would like to stitch it 😊. Sorry to hear about your sisters bee's, my husband would love to keep bees but with a 1 year old we just don't have time right now, one day we will though 😁 we both love bees.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Marlene you are a delight! I just found your channel and loved your first video! Can't wait until you post another one. You are a lovely lady and I hope your hand is fully recovered by now. Dena

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Dena...what a lot of fun it is to watch everyone's videos! Blessings, Marlene

[@karinmonnich3310]

Loved your floss tube. You are looking fabulous for 70. I can only hope to look like that when I turn 70. Hope your hand is healing soon, so you can go back to stitching.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you so much Karin! I'm healing nicely I think, and I'm stitching but just not for long stretches of time. Blessings, Marlene

[@1884Stitchery]

How cute are you! Loved your first video and I look forward to many more. You are such a rebel for taking off your split and stitching - I would do the same ;) You are 70!? No way?! You look fabulous! Your finishes are amazing.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you! Most days I don't feel 70. But I'm getting a little worried about all these patterns I haven't stitched yet. :) blessings, marlene

[@carolinef4419]

Just loved your video, and I'm really looking forward to the next one. You have such brilliant ideas for how to use your finished pieces. Really novel and clever!

[@MarleneBush]

Caroline Fitzgerald thank you so much! I also quilt so I don't have a lot of wall space left at my house. I'm always looking for a different way to finish things. Do you have videos and am I subscribed to you? I'm so new to Flosstube I don't know everyone's names yet!

[@carolinef4419]

I also don't have much wall space which is why I was so interested in your finishing ideas. Sorry no videos. I've only been stitching for about 18 months and have given most of my finishes away. I've learnt so much from Floss Tube.

[@CraftyCottageStitches]

Your project bags are gorgeous!!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you - I love making them! blessings, marlene

[@marshakruze6056]

You are a delight. My husband used to travel internationally and always came home speaking with whatever country’s he had visited vernacular and accent. It would take about 2 weeks for him to lose it but he still retains some of their expressions to this day. Hope your fingers and thumb are better and I guess I’ll find out as I run through all your videos today. So glad I found you.

[@MarleneBush]

Marsha my finger and thumb are better - not perfect but at least I have no pain now. Thank you for stopping by! blessings, marlene

[@amandawilliamson4780]

Hi Marlene, Just found your channel and loved your first video. Dill is awesome and your stitched bags are lovely too. Hope your hand improves quickly so you can get back to stitching lots. Lovely wips too. You don't look 70, I'm a little behind you in years, 5 to be exact.Hope to see you again soon.HugsAmanda in the UKxxxxx

[@MarleneBush]

Amanda Thank you so much! Unfortunately that five years will be gone before you can blink. I might be "older" but I love to stay busy! Blessings, Marlene

[@amandawilliamson4780]

Marlene I love to stay busy too.Hugs Amanda in the UKxxxx

[@carolmurch6238]

Just started watching you, I love to listen to you talk, my moms side of the family is from the Little Rock area. Anyway, I'm enjoying your video's, and plan to binge watch you tell I catch up. Happy stitching

[@jerip7704]

What a lovely video! I would love to do a stitch along for the Cornwall Cottage sampler--it will give me an excuse to finally kit up that gorgeous design! I hope your hand heals quickly. I didn't know they could do joint replacements in fingers. What we learn on flosstube!😄

[@MarleneBush]

Jeri I'm going to be traveling for a few days but when I return I'm going to start Cornwall Cottage. I'll let you know and we can cheer each other on!

[@BlackCatCrafts13]

Hi Marlene, new subbie here.....a UK girl!! 😜 Loved your first video, and I adored your work. I hope your hand is healed soon and you're about get back to normal. It's amazing what doctors can do!! I also suffer from arthritis but only slight plain at the moment. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Hugs Dee xxx

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you! My hand is doing much better though it will be a couple more months before I get full strength back. But I am back stitching with the blessings of my doctor. :) I can't stitch for long stretches but that's ok..I just rest often. blessings, marlene

[@countrytapestry9890]

Love your first video and I'm looking forward to seeing your future work once you get your hand back.

[@MarleneBush]

Country Tapestry thank you! I got my splints off Monday, at least in the daytime, so now on to the strengthening therapy! Blessings, marlene

[@joannewood2742]

Marlene I am seventy four and I still stitch get your hand healed and keep going I subscribed and am looking forward to seeing progress on your wips

[@MarleneBush]

Hi Joanne! One of my stitching buddies here is named Joanne. :) I'm healing nicely but still have some weakness in my hand, so more therapy is in order and should help that. Blessings, Marlene

[@ksgormley]

Loved your video. Hope to see more from you. Kuddos to you for tackling making a video and all that entails. I work in a public library and we have a lot of people come in who can't even remember their email address let alone figure out how to record and upload a video ... you go girl!!

[@MarleneBush]

Oh Katrina I could never learn it on my own...I have one daughter who teaches business classes with computer stuff and another who was a high school librarian (she's a principal now) and taught Google stuff, IPad classes, etc. I can usually call them and get advice. KZbin is something they don't typically do much with so I just winged it but I knew if I got in trouble someone would help me out. :) blessings, Marlene

[@WeasleyStudios]

I love that Boys Are Back In Town pattern. Must search to find!

[@desertmumm]

Gorgeous bags!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you so much! Blessings, Marlene

[@lisadunn7189]

I just discovered you and I love your videos. Your bags are gorgeous!

[@kellybellstitches3383]

Hi Marlene! I think finding Floss Tube is one of the best thing to happen to the stitching soul in many of us. I truly enjoyed your video and am looking forward to seeing many more. I hope your hand is much improved - maybe a few stitches is just what the doctor would order - if he knew about it...great therapy. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarleneBush]

Kelly Thank you so much! He knows now and he told me he wasn't surprised. :) blessings, Marlene

[@VonnaPfeiffer]

What a sweet young lady you are Marlene! I think you are a very young looking 70 year old and you have such a cute vernacular that you are just as cute as a button! I'll be keeping your hand in my prayers for quick healing!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Vonna - I actually got to take my splints off, daytime only, on Monday after seeing my surgeon. So I'm not legally stitching. :) I get very tired very quickly but the Pain and Torture (PT) people are working on strengthening so I'm sure it will be fine. I've found a way to prop my qsnap on my cart and tummy and that helps. I need a floor stand but have no idea what to buy and I sure don't want to spend a ton of money and end up not liking one. Any suggestions? blessings, marlene

[@VonnaPfeiffer]

+Marlene Bush I bet your husband could make one sort of like Judy O'Dells? Let me get the link. I have a lap stand like hers and it's really great.

[@VonnaPfeiffer]

Here is floor stand actually this one probably best for you www.justathought.net/bl/?cat=14

[@MarleneBush]

Vonna Pfeiffer Vonna I love that you think my husband could build this stand. He does build wheelchair ramps on our mission trips but that is definitely a miracle because when he gets home that knowledge is somehow obliterated from his memory. :) thanks for the info. I think this floor stand may be exactly what I'm looking for. Blessings, Marlene

[@ladybirdstitcher4200]

I really enjoyed your video. Hope your hand feels better soon so that you can get back to doing what you love.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you! I'm still fighting some swelling but it's getting better. Blessings, Marlene

[@cindygaudet1390]

Oh my the hands to work bag is just so beautiful, love the stitching and the material. I watched your last video, love you so came to binge watch. Am knitting just now as stitched this morning. Lazy day today

[@1sassyspunky]

So glad I found you! I too take my tablet with me to listen to FlossTube videos. I can't wait to watch all of your videos, starting with the first one and moving to your most recent one. Happy stitching!

[@beverlyevangerandteddy1769]

i just found you and really enjoyed it so subscribed..... gorgeous work too. i'm looking forward to seeing more from you

[@MarleneBush]

Beverly Evanger thank you so much! I find myself thinking, "I must remember to tell them..." Love it! Blessings, marlene

[@creciacrafts1459]

Your zipper bags are amazing! I too love to make them, but I haven't done one with a stitched piece, now I feel the need to look at some more patterns. LOVE the bee keeper piece, some day I hope to buy some land and have some of my own. My grandparents had them and some of my best memories are spinning honey.

[@MarleneBush]

My sister is a beekeeper and she loves her bees! I don't love the bees but I sure do love the honey. :) blessings, marlene

[@stitchinginpeace4283]

I loved your first floss tube! I feel like we could be kindred spirits! I look forward to all your videos to come and I love your sweet southern accent.

[@MarleneBush]

Jessica I love a kindred spirit! :). Blessings, Marlene

[@northernstitcher9289]

Hi Marlene, welcome to Flosstube. Love the color of your hair (LOL). It's just like mine. Your projects are great. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@MarleneBush]

Northern Stitcher we could be sisters! I have some cousins who have even whiter hair than me. It's Grandma's fault. :). Blessings, Marlene

[@northernstitcher9289]

Exactly! My grandma had white hair too! Mine has been this way since I was 45. Everyone says they can always pick me out in a crowd...LOL

[@quigleymp]

Where in the north are you? We are from western NY but currently live in MO. I have white hair too. Started going gray when I was 30 but colored it up until a few years ago. Took some getting used to but I hated having to color so often. Both you and Marlene have great hair. Love to see Marlene's videos and meet more wonderful people on flosstube. Happy stitching! Patty

[@MarleneBush]

Patty I'm from Arkansas and Northern Stitcher is from Alaska. blessings, marlene

[@suzannemoffitt2368]

I just love watching and listening to you. You are such a sweet lady love seeing what your working on. I just finished the one your working on, I'm starting the one you have finished.

[@donnapipkinwright6742]

I enjoyed watching your video and you are a delight. I loved the zipper bags. Wish I had the talent for that.

[@MarleneBush]

Oh my Donna, it doesn't take talent. It takes dogged persistence. :) My first ones looked awful but after a while I finally got the hang of it. There are some great tutorials out there. Hope you're having a great week! blessings, marlene

[@Butterflyjonesful]

You are the cutest , sweetest person. Love love love!

[@MarleneBush]

You are too sweet! Old age has a few perks, one of which is being able to say pretty much whatever you want. :) blessings, marlene

[@glynisjordan4816]

Hi. I really enjoyed this chat, I live in England and when you say you don't know how anyone can leave England this is exactly how I feel about the USA I have friends in Virginia and love to visit with them, I would love to life there! Please keep making your you tubes I find them delightful. Glynis Jordan

[@bonniehale5556]

That green bag is beautiful! I love your ideas.(Bonnie)

[@jonim8247]

I've just found your channel and I'm instantly fond of you! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm off to watch all the rest of your videos.

[@karenshandiwork4253]

Loved your video! I have started Cornwall Cottage Sampler and love it. Would love to stitch with you once you start. I put in a few stitches here and there on it. hope you are back to stitching soon.....

[@MarleneBush]

Wonderful! It will be a couple more weeks before I start because I have company coming this weekend and then M traveling for a few days. I won't get much stitching done during that time. I'd love to see yours! I just subscribed to your channel...have you shown it? Blessings, Marlene

[@karenshandiwork4253]

+Marlene Bush Great...can't wait to see your progress. I just watch Flosstube but you can me and my stitching on Instagram at karenshandiwork ......check me out there!

[@CherylTheWaysideStitcher]

Just found your videos. Enjoyed this first one very much. I'm sure by now your hand is much better. Will catch up with your other ones. I'm 61, so not very far behind. I have more stash than I'll be able to complete, I'm afraid. Happy stitching!

[@MarleneBush]

My hand is much better and I'm going for my last occupational therapy today. It's never going to be 100% but at least I don't have the pain any more and I'm grateful for that! blessings, marlene

[@gracefullstitcher4707]

Beautiful stitching! Love your creative finishes, the bags are fabulous. I've done about 10 project bags following Vonna's tutorial and the one I did incorporating a cross stitch piece like you have done is my favorite. Why not use them, right? My walls are full too. I'm a long time stitcher and just started quilting about 3 hrs ago. I've completed 5 and given them all away - time to do one for myself, right? I look forward to the next video and hope your recovery continues to go well. I would have a hard time not being able to use my right hand, but you're right, good opportunity to organize!

[@gracefullstitcher4707]

Haha, I meant I started quilting 3 YEARS ago, not 3 hours 😜.

[@MarleneBush]

Ginger Wilkins it's so hard for me to give quilts away...it's like giving away one of my children! I've given many, but it's oh so hard! Blessings, Marlene

[@jogregoire9163]

Welcome to floss tube!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Jo! Blessings, Marlene

[@imclueless1]

Watched your first video today and you’re adorable. Love that accent. I look forward to binge watching the rest.

[@darleenbumgardner5179]

Nice video!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you! blessings, marlene

[@andrea-tx2nr]

Hi Marlene just found your videos love your bags you make I'm from sunny England I live by the sea a place called Redcar its not a bad place very quite hope your had gets better soon so you can carry on stitching where do you live your home looks lovely a cosy

[@MarleneBush]

Andrea I loved England so much - wish I'd seen where you live! Blessings, Marlene

[@rosebudstitcher2780]

Just found your videos. Your project bags are so beautiful

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Karol! I love making those bags, and using them as well. Thanks for stopping by! Blessings, Marlene

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I saw you on Linda's Pantry. What is Flosstube? I love the sewing behind you. I am a novice sewer.

[@MarleneBush]

Cat Lover Flosstube is just a name put on videos particularly about cross stitching...probably to help stitchers find them a little easier when searching. If you do a search for my name (Marlene Bush) my video should show up. I'm the one with white hair. :) I've only made one video reporting on some things I'm stitching on. The quilted piece in my background is one I made years ago. I quilt and appliqué and embroider and cross stitch - add to that a little canning and a little dehydrating and my days are full!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Sounds fun! I like to sew and will watch any of your sewing videos as I am still learning. I also just started canning and Linda was one of the folks I watched and learned from. Thanks for you video!

[@lanafinch2787]

You give me hope, I want to try doing a video,don't know if I can. We'll see and I am 74. Hope to see more videos, if you can maybe show some of your quilting. The one in back of you is very pretty.Your stitching looks very well done, can't wait to see more. We are in MS , where are y'all?

[@MarleneBush]

Lana Finch hi Lana, I'm in Arkansas...not terribly far from you. The piece behind me was done many years ago and is a favorite of mine because it is one of the few I was able to hand quilt. Arthritis made it just too hard to do hand quilting so all I do now is by machine. I also love embroidery and wool appliqué but right now, because of the surgery, all I can do is a stab stitch. But hey, at least I can still stitch! 😀 blessings, marlene

[@TerryleeCrafts]

Loved your video! I adore your accent and you are so relaxing to watch and listen to. I hope you can be back to stitching in full soon! I'm uploading a video right now and giving you a shout out! God bless!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you! And I'm loving your videos too...I'm trying hard to go back and watch some earlier ones from all I've subscribed to so I can get some background but it's slowing my stitching down. :) blessings, Marlene

[@MarleneBush]

I'd send it to you but I already gave it away. It was a free pattern if you bought the button pack, which was from JABC. I bought it from Cecilia's Samplers in Branson, MO so you might call them to see if they still have it. I think it was about a year ago. I'm going up there next week so I'll look while I'm there if you'd like. :) Blessings, Marlene

[@suzannemoffitt2368]

stitchinbythelake I have the pattern and the button pack I would like to sell

[@jillipepper5353]

I loved the video, you've made some beautiful bags and have lots of lovely projects. I can't believe you are 70, you have such beautiful skin! What's your secret? I've always wanted to go to England, my mother went and said she felt like she was going home, everything she loved was there and she didn't want to leave. I will be looking forward to your next video, I don't make them but watch lots and comment often. I am on Instagram as. Carolyndawn60 if you would like to see what I've been up to. There are so many stitchers there who show their work and progress, lots of floss tubers and stitchers from Facebook groups. Happy stitching🙋🏼🤗🇨🇦

[@MarleneBush]

jillipepper5353 thank you so much! The skin is genetic...both my grandmother and mother had beautiful skin. Someone once told me if you have oily skin you will wrinkle but dry skin doesn't. I was never so grateful for dry skin. :). I'm afraid I don't do Instagram. I tried it once but just couldn't get the hang of it. I'm pretty tech savvy, well, for my age that is. But my blog and Flosstube are stretching it for me! Blessings, Marlene

[@suzymcclung9789]

Great video. I am interested in your recovery as I have arthritis myself. Where in the South are you? I just adore the piece with the scissors....I do have kind of a scissor fetish. I have been wanting to do a Rosewood Manor for a while so I will check it out. That quilt behind you is just lovely. I am doing the Bee Keeper myself and am really enjoying it....however, I am not crazy about the stiffness of the linen.

[@MarleneBush]

Suzy I live in Arkansas and saw the most wonderful hand surgeon in Little Rock, Dr. THomas Frazier. My therapists here are impressed with his work, as am I. I will not regain full use of my middle finger but the thumb is already better than before the surgery. The best part is no more pain in those two joints...they were bone on bone and excruciating. I could not make a fist with that hand before and still can't but am much closer to doing it than before and still have six more weeks of therapy. The therapy is painful but I'm a "tough old broad" according to the young therapy people. They think I'm a hoot. :) Are you anywhere close to me? Blessings, Marlene

[@suzymcclung9789]

I am in Texas. I have a brother and Sister in Law who live in Little Rock (or very close to it) on ther river somewhere.

[@MarleneBush]

Little Rock is about an hours drive for me but I don't mind it...that's where my LNS is. :) blessings, Marlene

[@tammymckinney8240]

Hi this is Tammy McKinney I'm not good with email but if ur address is on the package I'll write to you