Flosstube #1 - WIPs and 2024 Finishes

[@laura-z2x2c]

Thanks for showing such beautiful projects. I love the sewing machine drawers & the lovely stitching on top. Really neat

[@julesssdarling]

@@laura-z2x2c thank you so much, I really love that finish as well!

[@juliesutton8128]

I also found you through Carol, the Saltbox Stitcher. I am so glad I watched! I loved your video and absolutely love seeing your cats. 🥰 I hope you keep making videos. You did a fabulous job! Thank you for sharing all your work. Coming from a fellow cat lady, cat hair all over everything is just part of life for me! 😂❤️❤️

[@julesssdarling]

@@juliesutton8128 I’m glad someone else can appreciate my cat hair struggles 😂 Thank you so much for watching

[@JoannaLynnstitches]

Thank you Julie! I love your work! I stitch a lot like you but shy away from huge full coverages! Your full coverage is amazing. Your finished wood pieces are amazing! I am still contemplating doing this ! Can't wait for your 2nd floss tube! Hugs from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

[@julesssdarling]

@@JoannaLynnstitches Thank you so much, Joanna! I think you should absolutely do the wood finish ❤️

[@michelefrank1920]

Great video and yes, I love kit parades!

[@patsylangford9449]

Carol recommended you and enjoyed seeing all your stitching! Hope to see more!

[@julesssdarling]

@@patsylangford9449 Thank you so much! I’m shocked Carol recommended my video, but I’m so appreciative people have taken her recommendation and found my video ❤️

[@Jennlovesstitching]

Great first flosstube, beautiful projects and gorgeous stitching ! Can’t wait to see #2 !Happy Stitching

[@julesssdarling]

@@Jennlovesstitching Thank you so much, Jenn! I’m hoping to film a second one soon 🤞

[@Evelyn-n9p8w]

Loved it ! Please continue, Julie!

[@julesssdarling]

@@Evelyn-n9p8w thank you so much, Evelyn! I’m hoping to film a second video soon

[@AnjaVandenMeerssche]

Beautiful first flosstube…… great job 👏

[@marionvandesande6382]

Hi Julie, Carol pointed me to you :-) How nice to 'meet' you. I know exactly what you mean: I know not one person IRL who likes to cross stitch. I live in the Netherlands, nice to hear of someone who has lived in my country and loves the same thing as I do. You now live in the Balkans, that's something else, really. I loved this first floss tube, well done, lovely pieces and a nice way of presenting! Hope you won't wait very long with the second episode. Ik wens je nog een fijne dag en tot snel! -xx-

[@julesssdarling]

@@marionvandesande6382 Thank you so much, Marion! It’s been so nice to connect with so many stitchers around the world through posting this video ❤️

[@patandrews6963]

I found you by accident and glad I did. I love your cats!! I’m trying to get brave and start stitching on Linen. What Ct do you feel is good for using one thread. No loop method so how do you start with one thread. Sorry, so many questions.

[@joyceclowser3371]

Carol, Saltbox Stitcher, recommended you and I am glad I popped over. I look forward to more flosstubes from you. 🤞🏻 Happy stitching!

[@julesssdarling]

@@joyceclowser3371 I’m so grateful so took her recommendation and popped over! Hopefully I’ll have a second Flosstube up soon!

[@hannamansfield2894]

Nice to meet you.....lovely stitching and sharing.

[@julesssdarling]

@@hannamansfield2894 Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!

[@JustOnlyKristi]

Sarah from Sarah’s Stitchy Spot sent me. Great job!

[@periwinklestitcher]

Hi Julie - well done on a fabulous first FT!! It was so lovely to meet you in Phoenix and spend time stitching with you and I can't wait for your next episode! Hope to see you again :)

[@julesssdarling]

@@periwinklestitcher Thank you so much, Sian! It was an absolutely pleasure meeting you and I hope our paths will cross again soon. Hope you had a good journey back home!

[@zblgran944]

Beautiful finishes and stitching and a beautiful smile and voice. Congratulations on your first video.

[@julesssdarling]

@@zblgran944 Thank you so much! ☺️

[@charmaineborg960]

Love your flosstube❤❤❤❤ look forward to the next one

[@julesssdarling]

@@charmaineborg960 Thank you so much! I hope to have the second one filmed and uploaded soon 😀

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Julie...delightful posting...I enjoyed everything you shared...best wishes for 2025❤

[@julesssdarling]

@@lorettahenderson8979 thank you so much, Loretta! ❤️

[@Justpaulette42]

Hi Julie, this is Paulette form Utah and I just met you (along with a couple of hundred other folks) at Sampler Symposium. I was so excited to see your floss tube and I adore all of your beautiful projects! Safe Travels!

[@julesssdarling]

@@Justpaulette42 Thank you, Paulette! It was lovely meeting you and thanks for watching ☺️ Hope you made it home safely!

[@deeakins-stitcher]

Wonderful first video! Recommended by Carol but also came up on my KZbin as I scrolled. I’m a buckeye stitcher also and very happy to meet you through KZbin. Happy New Year and keep stitching!

[@julesssdarling]

@@deeakins-stitcher great to connect with another buckeye! Thank you so much for watching!

[@ryoungdesigner4340]

Julie, you did a great job on your first flosstube. The spool finish and sewing drawer finish were fantastic. I hope you continue. It was great to see you. We sat at the same table at the Hobby House retreat in October. (Needlework Press and Scarlett House).It would be nice to see some of you kitted up items. Stay well, I loved watching😀

[@cathybortz1779]

Fabulous projects, awesome first video!! The piece you did on the sewing machine drawers is perfection.

[@julesssdarling]

@cathybortz1779 Thank you so much, Cathy! I so enjoyed that finish and it’s so nice to have such a unique piece in my home!

[@pauladimattei6434]

Hi! Carol Saltbox Stitcher sent me over to your flosstube. I’m a quilter newly back to cross stitch after a 30 year hiatus. So nice to spend time stitching with you! Your stitching is so lovely 😊

[@julesssdarling]

@@pauladimattei6434 Thank you so much! I’m a huge fan of Carol Saltbox’s and so I’m honored she sent people my way! ❤️

[@suzetteyoungblood6887]

Carol, Saltbox Stitcher, mentioned you. Really wonderful first episode. Beautiful stitching and finishes. Looking forward to your next episode. Suzette

[@julesssdarling]

@@suzetteyoungblood6887 Thank you so much, Suzette! I’m so shocked Carol mentioned me, what an honor and I so appreciate people taking her recommendation to find my video ❤️

[@susanhaywardault3514]

Fab first floss tube. Looking forward to number 2 😊

[@julesssdarling]

@@susanhaywardault3514 Thank you so much, Susan!

[@janafouladpour5908]

Great video. Beautiful work. Looking forward to seeing more of your stitching.

[@kathleenarves323]

What a great first video. I enjoyed your beautiful projects and finishes. Hope you continue sharing your stitching journey with us. Take care.

[@julesssdarling]

@@kathleenarves323 thank you so much! I am planning to record a second video soon ❤️

[@StitchStitchBead]

If your spool finishes don’t deceive me, today is your birthday! Happy Birthday, Julie! 🎉

[@julesssdarling]

@@StitchStitchBead Thank you!! And good eye 😉☺️ I’m impressed you caught that!!

[@ElleSnapsAndStitch]

Loved your video and all those awesome projects!! Sorry I'm late to seeing your video, working through a big list, but so happy I'm here now. Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to more. Happy Stitching!

[@julesssdarling]

@@ElleSnapsAndStitch Thank you so much! I love your flosstubes and am excited to see more from your side as well! ❤️

[@OllieandMay]

What a Great first video, you are a pleasure to watch Julie, you have Beautiful finishes. ❤

[@AnitaJohansen]

Wonderful first Flosstube!! I can't wait for the next one!!

[@StitchesAndDiamonds]

So fabulous to see you on Flosstube Julie, loved seeing all your stitching ❤ hope to see you in London soon again ☺️

[@triciabenich]

I enjoyed this so much, and wow, have you finished (beautifully!) a lot of things! Big and small. I think your small finishing is fantastic! Looking forward to seeing you this week ~ xx

[@marysedubeau8876]

So nice to see a new face on Flosstube! Great video! Beautiful WIP's and finishes! Love love love your sewing drawer finish! Hope to see you soon!

[@prairiestitcher515]

Great video! Wonderful stitching and finishes. Lots of inspiration! Looking forward to video number 2!!!

[@karenbalston4025]

Great first video watching from Canada

[@karenfrank9036]

So glad Carol, Saltbox Stitcher, mentioned you! I enjoyed your first Flosstube and hope to see more!

[@julesssdarling]

@@karenfrank9036 I’m so shocked and pleased she mentioned me ❤️ And so appreciative that you came over and watched!

[@lanelles242]

Julie, so nice to meet you on this your 1st floss tube which was excellent ❣️ Loved your sewing box drawer finish inspired me, I just acquired beautiful ones as well…Vonna is phenomenal you are very fortunate to have her finishing your pieces..your Ragamuffin looks gorgeous can’t wait to see in frame. Trio spool finish so spectacular as was the rest♥️ can’t wait to see more of what you have kitted and your plans, please do more ….greetings from NW Minnesota, 🕊️🤗, LaNelle

[@Lobirdie58]

I enjoyed your video and hope you continue

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Welcome to Flosstube, Julie! I met you at an Attic retreat, and look forward to seeing you in a couple weeks at Sampler Symposium. Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching 🤗

[@rakosturik]

Hi Julie. Loved your first flosstube. Hope to see you in person soon.

[@sewmesarah]

Lovely first flosstube Julie! Welcome to this lovely world of stitchy connections. I look forward to seeing your 2025 plans.

[@owlbestitching8839]

Welcome to Flosstube! Beautiful work. Looking forward now to your kit parade too! I’m definitely interested! Happy stitching! ❤🦉🛎️

[@julesssdarling]

@@owlbestitching8839 thank you so much! I’m hoping to film and upload it soon!

[@sarahwilkes8638]

Wow, wow Julie, that was totally awesome. Your stitching is beautiful and especially loved your sewing drawers finish, sensationally ❤ so looking forward to seeing at Watford in March xxx

[@julesssdarling]

@@sarahwilkes8638 Thank you so much, Sarah! And beyond excited to see you in Watford ❤️

[@karenpatton8850]

Julie, you did a great job with your first flosstube! I subscribed and look forward to future Flosstubes from you.❤

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Fabulous debut, Julie! I have loved your stitching on Instagram for a few years. Looking forward to many more!!

[@1856BrickHouse]

I would love to see your kit parade, I can look at samplers all day. Loved watching your cats too, I have three, all of mine are black.

[@julesssdarling]

@@1856BrickHouse I had no idea how much chaos my cats were causing in the background 😂 I’ve got three, but my well behaved one didn’t make an appearance! Thanks so much for watching!

[@cherylthompson4132]

Hi Julie, I met you at Sampler Symposium. You are a delightful and talented person. I'm so glad to see your video.

[@julesssdarling]

@@cherylthompson4132 Hi Cheryl, it was lovely meeting you! Wasn’t Sampler Symposium just amazing? Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!

[@karenhiggins2514]

Welcome to the community of ztitchers. Your projects are beautiful!

[@loriwinter5409]

Wonderful first video. You are a natural! Love your pieces!

[@julesssdarling]

@@loriwinter5409 Thank you so much, Lori! Hopefully Flosstube #2 will go as well 🤞

[@cindyathome]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us. I look forward to a 2nd flosstube.

[@robinbunis6792]

Beautiful stitching and finishes! Glad I found you. Are you self taught, how long have you been stitching? Loved the sewing machine drawer finish.

[@joanna9620]

So enjoyed watching while I was stitching this afternoon. ❤

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you, Joanna! What a pleasure to have kept you company while you stitched :)

[@Joanne_TheStoryStitcher]

I really enjoyed watching your first Flosstube, Julie. Such beautiful pieces and it was nice hearing what you selected and why! ♥️🧵

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much, Joanne!

[@3rdgenerationquilter]

Thanks for sharing! Love your style and I also love reproduction samplers. I’m watching all the way from Australia. Would love to see your kits ❤

[@dydnas1]

Great 1st floss tube! Loved all of you wips and finishes. Looking forward to watching you.

[@julesssdarling]

@@dydnas1 thank you so much for your kind words!

[@HapHazardous]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching. I've never seen/heard of Jacob's Ladder before but it looks like it will be amazing. (I was also quite invested in what was happening on the table/windowsill behind you. haha). Looking forward to flosstube #2.

[@julesssdarling]

@@HapHazardous thank you!! I’m so used to my cats jumping around that I didn’t even notice until I watched the video back 🙈

[@richardallen1391]

Great job on your first flosstube, I enjoyed seeing your stitching and finishes. Thanks Janine

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you, Janine! It has been really fun putting this flosstube out into the world and getting to connect with more stitchers!

[@StuckInOkie22]

Your finishing is beautiful! I’ve been stitching for a few years and am still terrified to try anything other than a framed/flat finish. Well done!

[@julesssdarling]

@@StuckInOkie22 I know the feeling!! But I’m so glad I branched out and tried these other finishes (it helped that I had inspiration from others to follow!)

[@deborahtincher5276]

Great videoLoved seeing all your wips and finishes! All beautiful! Looking forward to your next flosstube!

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much! I'm hoping to be able to film a kit parade sometime within the next week.

[@christinecurrie7553]

Wonderful first video. You did a great job. I am interested to hear about the many places you have lived as I am someone who, as an adult, has never moved. Love the finish of your sewing drawers. I have that kind of piece but your drawers are much fancier. Christine from Ontario, Canada.

[@julesssdarling]

@@christinecurrie7553 Thank you so much, Christine! Mostly I’ve lived in Europe (the UK, the Netherlands, in the Balkans) but also in Lebanon for a bit, and a few other places for short stints ☺️

[@HKExpat50]

What a lovely video. The spools are amazing !!! Welcome to flosstube

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much! I really loved stitching on them, and it was also quite fun to have a more unusual finish - something apart from my usual pillows or framed pieces.

[@RosieintheRockies]

I loved watching your first video, you have beautiful samplers and FFOs. Looking forward to your next update.

[@julesssdarling]

@@RosieintheRockies thank you so much! I’m hoping to record and upload the next one soon!

[@connieerikson5150]

Omg, you did so so well for your 1st video! Congratulations, I will definitely be looking for your next video!!!

[@julesssdarling]

@@connieerikson5150 thank you so much! Hopefully it’ll be up soon

[@lisaholland374]

Yayyyyyy!! How fun to see you here! Can’t wait to watch all the time!!🩵🪡🧵

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you, Lisa! I so appreciate the kind words!

[@Jjoy4711]

Wonderful video-we share so many favorites and you stitching is lovely. Thank you for sharing!

[@julesssdarling]

I am glad to hear we have so many favorites in common! And thank you for taking the time to watch :)

[@saltboxstitcher]

Wonderful first Flosstube. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your pieces in progress as well as past finishes!! Yes please continue. I look forward to seeing your kitted as well as plans!!! ❤

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much, Carol! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your encouragement!

[@WIPsandKits]

Really super Flosstube!! Duxbury is my fave too!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful stitching! XOXO Heidi

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you, Heidi! If I didn't force myself to mix it up, I feel like at least half of what I stitch would be on Duxbury :D

[@sandyspencer7186]

Such fun spending time with you, dear friend. So talented, and inspiring! 😘❤️

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much for the encouragement, Sandy!

[@stitchedlitbc]

Welcome! You have so many beautiful projects!

[@thezenstitcher]

Hi! So fun to find you! I love all your WIPS and finishes. Hope to see you again soon.

[@julesssdarling]

@@thezenstitcher Thank you so much! I’m hoping to film a second Flosstube soon ☺️

[@thezenstitcher]

@@julesssdarling LOL - I am hoping to record my next flosstube soon!!

[@Karen-nf7yc]

Great first flosstube. I enjoyed seeing your stitching.

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much, Karen!

[@wideeyedstitchingchild]

Hi there! This was a lovely video♥️ your wips are all so beautiful! I can’t wait to see your Ragamuffin 2 back from the framer. That is one of my all time favorites. Your spool holder and sewing drawers are just wonderful!! ♥️loved seeing all of your projects! Happy stitching 🧵

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much, Megan! I get so much inspiration from your channel and finishes, so it is lovely to hear you enjoyed seeing some of my pieces! Hopefully Ragamuffin 2 will be in my hands soon.

[@LaurieMcneilly-z8y]

Lovely work! Welcome! Looking forward to seeing all your future work.

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much! It has been so much fun to share and connect with other stitchers.

[@phylliswhite070]

I found you via Carol, Saltbox Stitcher and so enjoyed your first flosstube! I am already a follower of yours on Instagram and have subscribed to your flosstube channel in the hope of more to come!

[@julesssdarling]

@@phylliswhite070 thank you so much, Phyllis!! It’s great to connect with you here as well as on Instagram ☺️

[@nerissasstitchinglifestyle]

Hi Jules, great first flosstube. loved seeing all of your wips and finishes. Happy stitching, Nerissa

[@julesssdarling]

@@nerissasstitchinglifestyle Thank you so much, Nerissa! I love your videos and wait for each new one eagerly ❤️ thanks for your kind words

[@lindakenison405]

This was such a well done video; your finishes are lovely too. I sat at your table for the Scarlett House-NWP retreat at Hobby House. Great job, and I hope that you will record more FlossTubes!

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much for watching, Linda!! I am going to try to film a kit parade within the next week or so. I hope our paths will cross at another retreat soon!

[@daisykaysprimitives]

Hi Julie, welcome to FlossTube. Yes, please come back and share more!!

[@julesssdarling]

@@daisykaysprimitives Thank you so much for the support! I’m hoping to film and upload a second Flosstube soon!

[@marykaygergen9857]

Beautiful flosstube Julie❤ We met this year at the spring Farm Girl Retreat Great to see you again

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you, Mary Kay! I am so thankful you took the time to watch. I sadly won't be at the spring Farm Girl Retreat this year, but hopefully our paths will cross again!

[@sweetwaterstitcher]

What an amazing video! Please come back for a second. ❤

[@TheSeattleStitcher]

Love your projects! Glad I found you. ❤

[@julesssdarling]

@@TheSeattleStitcher thank you so much! I love your channel and the projects you share ❤️

[@TheSeattleStitcher]

@ thank you ☺️ 💖

[@lanibrower7596]

Julie! So nice meeting you on Flosstube… Great video! I am looking forward to meeting you at Sampler symposium in a few weeks! I hope you will continue with your Flosstube journey!♥️

[@sarahross7748]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful pieces. Enjoyed your video and will be looking for your next one. Happy New Year !

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much! I'm hoping to film a kit parade sometime within the next week or so :)

[@AlphabetStitcher]

Was so excited to see that you made a video. We met at the Farm Girl Retreat in the Spring and then again at Country Sampler. At Farm Girl, you shared some of your antique samplers with us! Enjoyed seeing what you are working on; would love to hear what your plans are for 2025. Please share your kits!

[@julesssdarling]

I remember well, Cathy! I promise I am still planning on charting at least that one reproduction sampler--you will be the first to hear! And thank you so much for your kind words!

[@gerisheehan2684]

Thank you for the great video!

[@gourmettexas]

Awesome job!!!! So many fun things ❤️

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much!

[@nadinecollet5672]

carol de saltbox stitcher vous a recommandé Merci pour cette vidéo j'aime bcp vos projets à bientôt

[@sandraweaver1638]

Love your video...I just stumbled upon it in my feed....can I ask what you used for your flat finishes that you finished...sticky board or some other kind of board and where did you get it. Thanks...looking forward to your next video...also I think it is amazing that you have lived in different places in Europe.

[@MarnieBway]

Enjoyed your video, hope you will record more!

[@gingershull2364]

Fabulous video!❤🎉

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much, Ginger! I've admired your work for years!

[@jillmoore6351]

Such a nice video. Loved your projects. Hope to see you again….I subscribed!

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much for subscribing and for the words of encouragement! I am going to try to film a kit parade within the next week or so!

[@triciabyrnes4061]

I really enjoyed your first video! You stitched a few patterns that I have, and it was nice to see your finishes. I especially LOVE your sewing drawers with the flowers on top!! I am also looking forward to seeing your Ragamuffin 2 framed. I've always liked that sampler. Would you consider selling your gingerbread chart from Stacy Nash, IF you are finished with it? I tried to get in to the Jingle Ball, but was unable to. I sent an inquiry to the people running it, but did not get a response. That was the pattern I wanted from the Jingle Ball. If you don't want to, it's OK. I just thought I would ask. I subscribed to your channel, and look forward to seeing your next video!

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you so much, Tricia! Unfortunately my copy of Stacy Nash's Gingerbread House is a PDF, which are not permitted to be sold. I am not sure if she released any hard copies of her chart that people could re-sell, but I am hopeful she will end up releasing it given how popular the design has been.

[@triciabyrnes4061]

Me too. Thanks for getting back to me, I really appreciate it. See you on your next video!

[@kathymathews2804]

I'm curious! How many languages besides English have you picked up living overseas?

[@Jan-SewHappy]

You have some very interesting things! I live in Ohio... where were you born in Ohio?

[@annejost7178]

So happy to see you have started a floss tube. Love all your projects! It is so nice to put a face to someone I so enjoy on Instagram. We often are working on the same projects! Congratulations! gardengirl49

[@julesssdarling]

Thank you! I love to put faces to names of those I follow, as well! You'll have to let me know what your 2025 stitching plans are to see if we will continue to work on many of the same projects.

[@kathygutzman9742]

Your stitching is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤