Flosstube #11 Market haul and a bit of this n that...

[@nancyevans7609]

Your charts are simply gorgeous that you want to stitch. And I enjoy your WIPs that you showed! Funny thing about the housecoats/dusters is my mother-in-law was a nurse for many years and that was the first thing she put on after getting home from work to relax and unwind from the hectic day! I used to have a velour zip up robe myself but it wore out! I want to buy some of your linen and will check online at the shops you mention to find some! Enjoy your day!😀

[@pattyaltier7234]

Great chart parade! I have Keeper of the Pins coming and I can't wait to get started stitching those. I am on a mission right now to collect linen from different dyers to compare and find the one I like the best so the list of shops that you are shipping linen to is so helpful for my quest. I am a 28 and 32 count girl right now. I have never tried 36 or 40.

[@tracy_stitches]

First time watching and I so enjoyed your floss tube! Thanks for all the info on the linen backlog. Nice to understand the whys but to hopefully see the light at the end of the tunnel for Zweigart. I wish I could join your house coats event but it's parent weekend for my daughter at Oregon State. Hoping you'll do another!

[@stitchingbythemoon]

I have a 5 year old pyr (Sugar Moon). She was a wonderful puppy, but she’s a pill now. Barks at EVERYTHING, talks back when she’s in trouble, wants to attack all the dogs in the neighborhood, and chases our berner in the yard like a lioness chasing a gazelle. But she is super sweet with us, very smart, protects us, and loves me so much. We constantly have to remind her that she’s lucky she’s gorgeous! I started Liberty’s Welcome last summer and will pick it back up soon. I think/hope/pray that a fat 1/4 will be enough. Have a great couple of eeeks and good luck to yoyr daughter!

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

Oh boy, these Pyr's sure do have personality, don't they? 😂😂 mine just turned a year and she is a menace, but super sweet too. She's a digger, barker, chewer, etc. She also likes to run off like a cheetah.. lol. We adore her, but she really is a stinker! 😂😂

[@stitchingbythemoon]

@@needleandflaxflosstube3647 😂😂😂

[@annesimpson2675]

My grandma always wore a housecoat on Sundays before church. She would get her house and slip on, then don the duster to put the roast in so she didn't me up her Sunday dress. To me they were made for the days when women didn't wear pants and were always in dresses. Our sweatpants are the current dusters...

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

Yes!! I agree the sweatpants are the current version of the duster!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Loved this floss tube and thanks for mentioning my stash diet.......Love, Laura

[@bettethomas1505]

I really enjoyed looking at your charts. It was a nice break from market releases. I look forward to your future flosstubes.

[@NDQuilter1]

Sounds like you are a busy Momma. Enjoyed your charts you showed. Happy Easter

[@red_river_stitcher]

Good Morning Rachel ! Watching you while enjoying my coffee! Ok the Facebook live for us housecoat gals sounds like a blast! Only thing is I’m not on Facebook. I’ll think about joining. I’m going to have to watch again because I missed the name of the beautiful sampler that has the ship. It is beautiful! Love seeing all the patterns! Note to self: Deerfoam Slippers:) I love the idea of a regular housecoat stitching! Take care of Cujo! Have a great weekend!

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I won't do Facebook live, I probably said the wrong thing. I meant to say it'll be a youtube live session.. no need to join Facebook. I'm not a big fan of the platform, so I'm not going to have a business page there! I'll post info on Instagram if you are on IG..

[@red_river_stitcher]

@@needleandflaxflosstube3647 yea!!!! I’m your friend on IG so that will be great!!!

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

@@red_river_stitcher I'm going to post right now! I just found out I have an empty house next Saturday night so I'm doing a practice run next weekend! 😉

[@jacquelineboyd1269]

Enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing

[@charj57]

Oh my gosh!! I forget what I ordered thread or fabric for all the time!!!! Then when it goes on back order I’m really in trouble🤦🏼‍♀️

[@brendahayden2832]

I am glad somebody else also forgets what the heck chart they ordered that thread for! I am always trying to match it up. This year in my market frenzy i ordered two of the same chart for two different charts. 😳, forgetting I had already ordered them.

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Great haul! Don't forget the pointy glasses to wear with your house coat & rollers! 😆 Marilyn

[@marciaclifford7107]

Because I am not made of money, I always check what threads I have before ordering more. And since I usually order for more than one pattern at a time, I make a list with the name of the pattern on the top and the threads I need underneath. Has saved my fleeting sanity a time or two because when the threads come, and I no longer remember what they were for, I just have to find my list (!!) and then all is good. Smart stitchers probably use their planners for this. Got a lot of stitching done - thanks!

[@gerryfix1009]

Love your videos. You also have a pleasant voice to listen to.🍒🍒🍒

[@amandabauer1814]

You could rotate through the different house coats! Like a announcer at award show! My plum street from market are missing too! I look everywhere! Lol!

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing I always enjoy your videos! I forget what I ordered threads for all the time! And I am notorious for putting things where I will for sure know where they are later only to spend weeks looking for them when I want them! LOL but not funny!

[@athenabesa380]

You’re fun to listen to. I love O Marie and some of Reflects de Soie religious samplers. Maybe you should refer to your stash for when you retire as you’re NEST EGG. 🤣😂🤣 Take care!

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

Oh it's definitely my nest egg!! 😂😂

[@thetoothystitcher]

Another great video! How about pearls with that housecoat? 😂

[@mm-qm9zh]

Rachel, I just wanted to say that I received my order of Brea and Dirty Teacup ☕️, and it was SO WORTH WAITING FOR!!!! They are both absolutely GORGEOUS, and I can’t wait to start stitching! 🧵🪡 I want to do Caroline Amelia Trowell, by Brenda Gervais, on the Brea. I’m thinking it will be stunning. 🤩 There is just something so amazing about your linens! Thank you for all your hard work. Have a great weekend! Meline

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

🥳🥳🥳 I'm so extremely happy you like them Meline!! Those are two great colors and Caroline Amelia will be great on Brea!! Maybe I'll do the same when I start it! ❤

[@figskater3382]

Yes-I’ve been saying that, too-there’s something special about Rachel’s linen-just LOVE it❤️🙂

[@lindahuson8451]

I started stitching again in August of 2020. I have not finished one single thing. Started a lot ... finished nothing....

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

I always enjoy watching/listening to your videos, it’s like having a good stitchy visit. I very much enjoyed seeing your current projects and it’s always fun to see your stash.

[@KaraGolbyiStampin]

Are you able to dye Lugana or Aida fabrics? I’ve tried stitching on linen but still not successful. I’d love the opportunity to stitch on your beautiful fabrics.

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I probably won't ever do Lugana, but I plan on offering Aida at some point! ❤

[@patchy_pony_stitcher]

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[@lindahuson8451]

I'm sitting here in my plastic rollers. I wash my hair and put these rollers in every week - and then sit under a hooded dryer - LOL!

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I totally admire that!! 😂😂 I think the styling of hair once a week is making a comeback.. my daughter and some of her friends started not washing their hair and going to the salon once a week for a wash and styling. She says lots of young girls are doing it!

[@lindahuson8451]

@@needleandflaxflosstube3647 I have always done it this way - since I was in my teens. My Aunt and Grandmother used to own a hair salon - many many years ago - and for a treat - my sister and I would get to have our hair done there! For free of course....

[@dawnellreeves1774]

Hi Rachel. Friends of Blackbird Designs suggests R&R Creme Brûlée or Lakeside Linens Pecan Butter for the Anniversaries of the Heart charts stitched as one piece. Do you have a linen that mimics these linen in color or perhaps another suggestion for this project. Thank you.

[@joyh8373]

Now I'm going to go thru my stash, enjoyed seeing yours. You don't have any linen for yourself? LOL Now that I know when I placed my order, I'm not so anxious. Happy Easter!

[@nancywright7343]

It frustrates me when I get a stitchy mail package full of threads that I have no clue what project they are for. Makes me think I am losing my mind. Or I get the threads, know what they are for but can't find the pattern. 😅

[@Roberta.SABLEStitchers]

Fun to see your haul. We got a lot of the same things, especially the Needlework Press pieces that I haven't seen a lot of others show. Wish I could join the housecoat stitching night but will be returning from a weekend cross stitch retreat and probably should pay some attention to my husband after being gone a few days!

[@noelleweston]

Received my housecoat and I’m ready for your Facebook live!!!! 🤓

[@jansfrontporch5512]

Housecoats/dusters! Oh, honey, my grandmother died in 1979. She wore one everyday of here life for at least a short while. I have short bathrobes, but within the next 24 hours, I will own a housecoat!

[@tracey936]

So many gorgeous charts, both from market and in your stash! I had to add Jane Penny to my wish list. I also cannot resist a checkered house. 😉 Thanks for another great video Rachel!

[@highteastitchery2965]

I *just* bought a bunch of floss and have no clue what it’s for! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ve been eyeing the Sarah Barker sampler. Would love to see what you would stitch her on.

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I'm not sure yet, but I'm thinking a lighter color linen would be fun!

[@shinglespringsstitcher]

So happy to see you! Thank you for the shop updates!

[@lizzytush65]

I love your flosstube, you can go on any tangent, I go with , ps I want the rose and the giant pear kit with 90s nirvana 36 if avail ?

[@melodyshinokis9191]

I write on my receipt what pattern each thread is for...no more guessing!

[@elizabethcoleman5437]

I hope you do the Houscoat stitching more than once. April 30th is my daughter's Spring Formal and I am scheduled to help with that so it will be a busy day. Sure hope you get in some 40 count linen soon! I have an order that I am very patiently waiting for. 😁

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I'm absolutely going to do stitching in housecoats more than once!! I think I may even do a test run before the 30th to see if I can figure out the live format. I'll post updates on Instagram! 😉

[@audrea5515]

Duster is on order and I will make use of it. Love your Flosstube and I hope to get some of your linen soon.

[@lindahuson8451]

Are the words on Nantucket Girl over one?

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

No!! Those words are over 2 threads!

[@lindahuson8451]

I saw your response! I am getting this one now!! I really like the one by LHN too...

[@margaretyoder3007]

Another fabulous rambling video Rachel… Don’t get me wrong, I love your rambling! You have quickly equaled Laura and Brenda in your ability to encourage collecting. The charts you have are incredible!!

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

Aww, thank you! I'm glad the rambling is entertaining and the stash is enabling! 😉

[@kathrynryan2895]

I have a drawer for all those threads that I am clueless when they arrive. I always wonder how that happens. I so agree about the holding back on purchases and it being more exciting. I am in that position and it is. I am concerned about the trend that all the Flosstubers are concerned if they don't purchase enough or send things to people (I am avoiding a certain phrase). I don't care if people buy new things. If they do, it can be fun, but the people I like I don't honestly care what they talk about...even if the video is 80% their lives. I think the viewers maybe need to rethink their gripes. I would rather always see real stitches than charts any day. As you said, they are not always what it is even going to look like. I thought nothing of the Brenda Gervais Seasons until I saw people's actual stitches last night...I then bought at 3am. Hard to be a saint.

[@HoopItUpWithJan0606]

Haha. Rollers in your hair. Made me think of my sister back in the 70’s. They used empty frozen orange juice cans to roll their hair. They looked so funny with those huge cans on the head. LOL

[@karenstitchygirl]

I used orange juice cans to “straighten” my wavy hair in the early 70’s! I know I looked ridiculous, plus the OJ cans and clips made weird lines in my “straight hair”. Thank you for the reminder.😂😂😂

[@cherylthompson4132]

I love watching your videos. I feel like I'm visiting with a friend at the table about cross stitch. It is so relaxing too! I like stitching while you're talking and showing us everything. Thanks!

[@stychaddict4499]

I hear you about no finishes - my problem is that I don't really like smalls. As a Catholic schoolgirl, I have O Marie kitted also. I'm trying to stop purchasing as I love everything I own and just need to stop working and become a full time stitcher!! Also, I'm lucky with my name, every second sampler is a Sarah! I've just finished binge watching The Last Kingdom on Netflex. Loved it

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

If only my parents had named me Elizabeth or Mary, I'd have a massive sampler wall stitched by girls with my name! 😂😂

[@ngreen319]

Omg. I’m currently trying to remember why I ordered all these threads! I knew it was for a chart I recently bought, but I do this all…the…time. Ugh! I need to start keeping notes on my phone to track why I ordered thread and fabric.

[@karenstitchygirl]

I forgot that my mother used to call her housecoat a “duster” or a “shift”. My Aunt whose mother was from the Ukraine called hers a “shmat-tah”. For them is was something you’d never wear in public.. 😂😂😂

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I can totally see why they wouldn't wear them in public 😂😂 the duster is quite "casual".

[@maryannjohnson5410]

I saw that my first order with you has shipped. Looking forward to getting it and it didn't seem like that long of a wait. Love seeing your chart stash, and your projects. I hope you do the house coat event again since I won't be able to join you this time. I'll be in Houghton Michigan for my son's college graduation that day. Have a good weekend.

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I will absolutely be doing live videos more than once, the 30th is the first date set in stone, but it won't be the only one! 😉

[@desireepheister2633]

Well, I am embarrassed to say that I already have a housecoat! Count me in! I don't know why I have it except that sometimes it's more comfortable than a robe. Enjoyed all of your show and tell. See you next time!

[@carlabythelake8162]

Thanks for keeping me company while I sew Llama ears. I enjoyed seeing what you've been working on. Hopefully we'll warm up here in Michigan soon. I'm about done with this early spring weather.

[@cathybortz1779]

Glad to see you again.

[@cathybortz1779]

Thanks for keeping me company while I power through a baby quilt.

[@ellenblack5376]

Received my linen this week ❤️❤️❤️ love it. Thank you

[@conniekainer1233]

Still love how your flosstube feels like sitting with a friend talking cross stitch over a cup of coffee. Hoping to participate in the housecoat live but maybe busy. However I did dream last night I was scouring thrift stores for a vintage housecoat.

[@lyndarenfrow751]

I love when you show your chart stash. It is fun to see a lot of patterns that I have not seen before. I am watching Julia also. Am really enjoying it. The Food Network channel has a Julia baking competition on too. They make her recipes. So fun to watch.

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I'll have to check that out, I didn't know food network had that show!

[@janice4860]

Had to chuckle at your opening...dont know why I'm here nothing really to report...followed by 24 hrs of cross atitch weekend...thanks for that! AND my mom and all my aunts had dusters all my years growing up...I have had one for many years and a housecoat too really depends on my mood I really enjoy your show!

[@colleenarnold4915]

I would love to buy the linen, threads & finishing fabrics for the Kathy Barrick, Spring Pin Drum!!! I have the pattern!!

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I think we can set that up Colleen! I'm pretty sure you have an order shipping Monday, so I'll message you over the weekend and we can get you a kit minus the pattern! 😉

[@lindafowler1738]

Glad to hear Karen at Stitches n Bloom has her order coming. I have an order waiting which I think includes Thornfield,. She is good at mailing as I only drive the 90 over about every 3 months.

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

I do know she has some 36 count Thornfield in her order I just sent!! Hopefully she's getting what you need! ❤

[@margaretyoder3007]

Pajama Party!!! Whooo hooo!!!

[@barbarabell6527]

I have your date& my duster ready. Have a great week!😅😂

[@penny4248]

I love the kits I rcvd! It’s so great to have everything all together! I thought I could rotate the 3 kits, but stitching on Brea 40 ct with the NPI’s captured my attention (Remember Me); so I can’t stop stitching on that! 😂😂 what a problem, right? And I can understand wanting to stitch something with your name….I want to stitch Jane Penny! One bec I love the sampler but it’s got my name! 😁

[@vickiinkansas1399]

If you are going back to the housecoat and pink rollers days, you need a high-ball glass, cigarette and ashtray on the arm of the chair. So not politically correct in this day and age…lol. That is totally the lady on the HALLMARK SHOEBOX line of cards.