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November 2023
Welcome to another monthly cross stitching stitching vlog! In this episode I have 2 finishes! Black Moon Cat by Dimensions and Canada Goose by Mill Hill. I continue working on Midnight Owl by Mill Hill and Wreath of All Seasons by Dimensions Gold. Join Me with a warm drink and your stitching and hang with me while I chat about my projects, share some new kits and make some loose December plans. Enjoy!
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[@karinmonnich3310]

Love your finishes and your progress on your wips. It is nice to know where our Canada Geese are ending up. Happy stitching!

[@thefeltfairie]

Hello, Friend! Gorgeous stitching as always, I truly enjoy seeing what you create! That Canada Goose Mill Hill is adorable! Happy December and enjoy the holidays with your family and doing what brings you joy. 🥰

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!! I hope you've been crafting away ( the downside to taking a break from IG, is I can't see all the beautiful projects!) Enjoy the holiday season!

[@efbauer1264]

I always love the parades, so bring them on!

[@calico_whimsy]

You got it!

[@gloriafagan712]

Hi Christine. Great video and I LOVED the Geese. I have just seen some flying above me whilst out walking my little dog and they bring tears to my eyes...I don't know why, perhaps because they're so beautiful. I look forward, very much, to your videos but if at any time you don't feel like making them....guess what...don't! We're super fortunate to have you so whenever you post is fine by us! ❤❤❤

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you sooo much, Gloria! I'm so happy you enjoyed the goose footage!❤️❤️

[@gigistitchin]

Oh, the wreath is stunning!!❤

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank You! It's quite enjoyable!

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

Love everything that you show in the Video. Everything is so pretty. Take Care & Happy Stitching ❤️🤗🧵🪡🧵☕️❤️

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Happy stitching to you!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

I always enjoy my visit. I was wonderful when you were pulling out the wreath. The sunflower looks great. Have a merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 🤶

[@calico_whimsy]

Thanks Cindy!!

[@brendatomlinson7708]

I have a new saved search on eBay now…Dimensions kits. There’s a few I’m looking for now! Thanks for showing yours, they are awesome.

[@xstitchinglibrarian]

Hi Christine, thank you for this video. That cabin lots great. I hope you work on it. Your wreath is also looking beautiful ❤. Take care my friend and happy holidays to you and your family.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I'm actually very excited to start the cabin back up again!

[@teril9675]

Wow - Black Moon Cat turned out really well! That's not a color palette I would gravitate toward for cross stitch, but now I want one too! The frame really complements the design; no need to look further. You could easily leave that one out year round. Hope you are enjoying December!

[@sharonbird6734]

I am looking forward to seeing your progress on Winter Cabin. I have that as a WIP and am planning on pulling it back out in January. Happy Holidays!

[@StitchedinPeace]

I adore cabins! But I find it hard to choose a project to work on. I love seeing it stitched but don't feel like stitching all these walls.. 😅 congratulations on your finishes, and the wreath is coming along, it seems you have a lot of patience for one project,it just have to be the right one😊 I am looking forward for your choices next year😉 thanks for sharing footage of wild goose💖

[@jamiemcdaniel8155]

Great job on your video and projects ❤👍

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! 🤗

[@michelle.1122]

I adore Mill Hill kits. I’m getting quite a collection of them but not as many as you 😊 I may treat myself to the Canada goose kit as I love birds and he’s super cute. Have a great weekend.

[@calico_whimsy]

They start to add up quick! I highly recommend the goose!

[@pattysmith9266]

omg I have to get that Canada Goose we have them all year in the park beside us. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Patty

[@kimberlywatson7788]

Always inspiring . Might I suggest for your desire to start something new and it’s conflict with WIPS for 2024. I’ve noticed pretty consistently your a seasonal stitcher. Seems you just naturally gravitate to stitching in the season. So with that said scan back through your WIPS and the season that has the largest gap ….. make that your new start. Thus as you focus in 2024 on WIPS all your seasons are filled with beautiful things that are ready to pick up and go. 😊.

[@loriholmes8705]

Hi Christine. Wonderful finishes on your cat in the moon and Canada goose. Looking forward to seeing your progress on winter cabin. And your start on Santa treats, the one with the peppermint and cookies. I recently ordered that design - my first Mill Hill kit - waiting for it to be delivered. Happy December stitching.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I just sorted the floss and put in the first stitches on Santa's Treats today! I can't wait ti hear what you think of the kit when you get it!

[@StitchingJoanne]

Fabulous 😊 I like your enthusiasm

[@mj.crafty]

Thank you so much your videos are very enjoyable ❤uk

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! ❤️

[@rebeccachapman1231]

Yay you're working on that beautiful owl! ❤ That Canada goose is a must get for me now that I know about it. I love those geese and walk by them pretty regularly and have even had the privilege of getting hissed at a few times when their young fluffies are near. So precious! I am trying to get a couple of my current projects done in order to start a Riolis kit called Other Worlds, a colorful solar system.

[@calico_whimsy]

🤣 Mama geese can get very mean! Your Riolis kit sounds gorgeous!

[@lindapearson3340]

Wow you are a very fast cross stitcher. I can not wait to see the Christmas one done but you have to do what you feel in the mood to do because I know if you can't get into it then it will be a struggle. I do the same thing. If I am not excited about it then it seems like a chore to me and not a fun craft to do. I want to do all my crafts too but I also have to finish what I already started so I have to hide them so it is out of sight out of mind. I hate back stitching but it does bring out the picture in the end. Your channel really wants me to get my counted cross stitch kits out and to work on them too. Love your channel and I love seeing your progress that you are making on yours projects. Love your channel.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! It means a lot to hear that I inspire you to stitch! It's hard when a project becomes a slog. If I force myself to work on t when it gets like that, I usually lose my stitchy bug completely. Life is too short to work on projects we don't like!

[@doreendubois5137]

Work on what you want when you want:) There are no rules and this should be an enjoyable, relaxing hobby. And, by the way, you stitch fast, lol. I hope you and yours have Happy Holidays and as usual, always looking forward to your next video!

[@calico_whimsy]

Yes! I need to remember that!! don't feel like a fast stitcher, but I do get a lot done when I stay focused ( and ignore chores 🤣)

[@doreendubois5137]

@@calico_whimsy Chores are highly over-rated:)

[@calico_whimsy]

@@doreendubois5137 Indeed!💯

[@shescraftin2126]

Howdy friend, OMG! That goose is the bee’s knees! I’m sure you know my take on your struggle. If you got em, start em. Maybe you could choose a WIP a month and work on it until the 15th. Then decide if you want to start a new one for the second half of the month. Of course, knowing you, you will just want to keep working on whatever you pull out and not switch. Then you could be happy with that decision too. That’s kinda what I have been doing.

[@sharonmarie66]

I was so happy to come in from a lovely Christmas lunch and cocktails to find your video. I always enjoy your updates as you know, and always look forward to whatever you put together , I watch them twice too 🤭 Ty for sharing, I’m starting the coffee shop kit in a few weeks and will stitch it over Christmas, currently stitching a few Mill Hill Christmas ornaments for my wee tree. Have a lovely Christmas with your family, and happy stitching time 🎄

[@calico_whimsy]

Yay! I got the timing just right for you. I'm sooooo tempted to start the coffee shop!! Maybe if I'm not finding my groove with Winter Cabin, I'll join you with that one ☺️

[@sharonmarie66]

@@calico_whimsy mamabear stitchery has finished winter cabin, is that the one with the deer? It’s beautiful! I’d love if you decided to start the coffee shop but no pressure, I’ve so much started it could easy wait til next yr, we shall see, though I’d like a Christmas stitch at Christmas as I never have done previously. Have a good weekend x

[@kraftnkris2999]

So much great stuff! Black Moon Cat turned out really cool. Winter Cabin is beautiful. I bought it after seeing you stitching on it! Looking forward (or not - no pressure) to seeing your progress this month. I’ve prerecorded my 2024 planning video that will come out later this month. I may discuss some new starts for next year in that video, many of them my favourite Dimensions kits! 😆 Happy holidays and happy stitching!

[@calico_whimsy]

Ooooo! I'll be looking forward to your video! ☺️

[@rebeccachapman1231]

Oh also...since winter doesn’t officially start until around December 21, it is not a seasonal problem to continue working on fall projects. 😂 I have a seasonal stamped dimensions kit in which I'll try to put stitces in each time that season comes around, which is still fall currently. I'd like to get it done but I don't like crosstitching on pillowcase material too much. I recently mounted it on a larger scroll frame so we'll see if it motivates me more!

[@calico_whimsy]

That is EXACTLY what my husband told me! 👍 I will continue on with the wreath until the first day of winter ❄️🌨️☺️

[@kpatience6977]

Summer Cottage is dazzling. The ⛄️ Snowman Petites is too. Dimensions and MillHill are superstars. Happy stitching 🧵 Thank you for all the inspiration you bring with your YT 😊 K

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the comment! Happy Stitching!

[@SherrysStitchingNook]

Great projects! You choose whatever brings you joy in December even if that means finishing the fall portion of your seasonal wreath. I love that Canada Geese ornament! So cute! Seeing those cabins made me want to pull out one of my cabin projects. I have to resist! Happy December!

[@calico_whimsy]

I think you should pull out a cabin and join me! :)

[@SherrysStitchingNook]

@@calico_whimsy Okay! When do you want to start?

[@JennsCraftyWorld]

Love the goose- I have that one too. I bought it to commemorate the geese that congregate on the pond near my house. I wonder if it's the same flock that ends up near your house? A nice thought anyway! Happy December❤

[@calico_whimsy]

That IS a wonderful thought! I'll tag one of the geese with a message and see if it makes it to you! :)

[@e.keesey]

Christine, I finished the stitching on my first Mill Hill. What adhesive do you use to attach the felt backing? I'm also about 1/3 done with the second one (same as the first). Merry Christmas

[@calico_whimsy]

I use Aleene's Tacky Glue. I just brush it in with a cheap paintbrush ( or my finger 🤣). Just be careful not to use too much or it will soak through to the front. Let it dry under a heavy book for 24-48 hours to keep it flat. I have an old video about this under my Flosstube Extra Playlist if you need a visual 👍

[@e.keesey]

@@calico_whimsy Thank you. I will find that video.

[@calico_whimsy]

I'll find the link for you...

[@calico_whimsy]

Here it is.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJOpi6SIhtSJntksi=gcDPkXmBMcyXJ4ya