Flosstube #13 (2024) HATS conversion, Mirabilia, a big decision and lots of haul!

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‪@HyggeStitcher‬
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‪@nicolaparkman‬
‪@cardamenpins‬
‪@KaroKirschPodcast‬
‪@SallyStitchesAnd‬
‪@citystitcher‬
‪@sarcygurl‬
‪@periwinklestitcher‬
‪@RogueMamaStitcher1‬
‪@BeckStitchesEverything‬
‪@stitchfolk537‬
‪@TheStitchingOwl‬
‪@TheTwoBayStitchers‬
‪@Threadgremlins‬
‪@lindystitches‬
Stitchers Mentioned:
Ally @the.xstitch.files
Manvir @mamabear.stitching
Stores Mentioned:
Chitter Chatter Fabrics (Abbotsford, BC) ​⁠
FFO/SAL:
#frazzledfrogsal hosted by Amber and Ally
Pattern: Frog by Hoops & Crosses and Katie Abey stitched on 18 ct black Aida (Luca-s) using called for DMC floss.
*Feel free to join in on the fun and use the hashtag so we can see your progress*
Follow up from ep.12 re ELIZABETH FURNISS 1836 by Hands Across the Sea
Thank you to a very generous viewer for gifting the 100.3 required for this project - truly humbling ❤️ Also MASSIVE thank yous to Lucie, Audrey, Nicola and the ladies at the attic. Im in the final stages of this conversion, if you are interested in the comversio just reach out via email and I am happy to send jt to you. STARTING SEPT 01 Barrie and I will dive into this project - do you want to join us?? If so please reach out :)
MAPLE LEAF MONTAGE by Lynne Nicaletti
40 ct Weeks Dye Works linen in Putty using called for DMC floss
To see this piece completed go watch City Stitcher • Flosstube 180 - Let’s ...
Patriotic Canada Day video: • Flosstube Special: Pat...
SAL:
#yearofthedragonsal
Celestial Dragon by Teresa Wentzler stitched on 28 count Christmas Red Jobelan using called for DMC floss
LAVENDER & LACE
Angel of Spring L&L 23 from 1993 Stitched on 32 ct twilight linen using called for DMC/Kreinik. This has washed up well and has been selected for my Cabin Project this august!
Angel of Spring video: • Flosstube #12 (2024) H...
NEW START: ROYAL HOLIDAY, a Christmas Queen by Mirabilia
Stitched on 32ct chestnut linen by Wichelt with called for beads, krienik and wisper
WIP: DONNER by Mirabilia
Stitched on 32 ct twilight linen by Wichelt with called for DMC, wisper, kreinik and beads
GIVEAWAY WINNER: for Mill Hill I love stitching ornament courtesy of @mamabear.stitching on IG
‪@sophiadejonge4878‬ Please email me with your mailing address and i will pop this in the mail to you!
COMMUNITY CORNER
Samantha & I will be hosting a monthly video chatting about the current events in our stitchy world and sharing what is new with our stitchy neighbours… The first episode is linked here: • Flosstube #9 2024 ~ Mi...
We discuss:
-Midsummers Stitch July 19/20
-Flosstube Library
-#astitchers12daysofchristmas • Flosstube Special: Chr...
-#yearofthedragonsal
-Canada Swap
-and much more!
FLOSSTUBEVERSITY
…is out for summer!
WIP THAT WHEEL
…is out for summer!
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your time, you truly make all this possible.
❤️ your stitchy neighbour
Arica
#flosstubersofinstagram #flosstube #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #crossstitch #crossstitchprojectbag #elizabethfurniss1836
#handsacrossthesea #mirabilia #noracorbett #christmasqueen #teresawentzler #lavenderandlace #butternutroad #epp #mapleleafmontage #midsummerstitch #flosstubelibrary #astitchers12daysofchristmas

[@sbwgigstitcher]

Thank you for your Canadian-centric Flosstube and the mention of other Canadian Flosstubers and designers! I'm a dual citizen living in the US and it is so frustratingly hard to find Canadian designs - even by Canadian designers! Thank you for bringing attention to the designs out there. I must find the montage. It is incredible! 🏒🥌🍁

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for your appreciation Susan :) I hoping to have the list of Canadian designers added to the flosstube library!

[@christinac4693]

Congratulations winner

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love your finishes and your progress on your wips. Happy stitching!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and are able to get some good stitchy time in :)

[@Claudia_petals-n-wings]

Oh your Angel of spring turned out amazing. I hope you will stitch her. So beautiful. Hugs and happy stitching 💖

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! I am really looking forward to working on her next month :)

[@sallysuhovy9938]

The angel is beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you

[@Jarannanana]

Your frog FO is perfection!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you

[@elainethurston9479]

Your angel has turned out fabulous! I hope you manage to finish it xx

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much, I think I will have no trouble completing her now :) Thanks for tuning in and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@sallysuhovy9938]

❤❤❤the comment the joy out of my hobby. I work full time and don’t want stress when I’m stitching. I’ve put my Teresa Wentzer away more than once. It’s the dragon and castle and over 20 year old whip.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

And I think that’s key, knowing when to take a break in order to keep the joy :) Happy stitching 🧵🪡

[@KaroKirschPodcast]

Hey Arica! Thank you for the mention 🎉 and the kind words💙 on my vacation and on limited data, but finally found a WiFi to watch😅. Feeling what you said about too many goals, already feeling slightly stressed with my lola crow sal and the loose plans I had for Christmas in July. Go for what feels right 😊

[@RosieintheRockies]

The angel looks wonderful! Loved hearing you share how you approached washing it, as well as the internal process of giving up, wise stitchers suggesting its about the memories, and then deciding to continue. You're an inspiration to watch - thank you for your videos.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much Rosie! It was a real struggle deciding what to do what the Angel but I’m excited to work on it this month :)

[@HeatherEllis13]

What a huge difference the washing did with your Angel stitch!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! It cleaned up very well :)

[@carmencharles3842]

Thank you for the video. Your projects are great, making a project bag is on my to do list yet and yours you’ve made is great. Chris Cross Stitch has always said in his videos the same thing about Mr. Rodger’s and welcome to the neighborhood which is so true with this community of stitchers from advise to generosity.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

You are so welcome! Thank you for tuning in and reminding me about Chris, you are right he totally says that! Good luck on your project bag, I hope you have some fun with it :)

[@djali0526]

Thank you for making the time to make a floss tube. Your work is beautiful and look forward to your next video.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Awww thank you so much! That you for taking the time to watch and connect with me, it means a lot to me :)

[@jeanyuk]

As the world's least prolific stitcher I am in awe of how much you get done! I bought a book of days this year and I can safely say I've really enjoyed putting in the stickers! 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Stickering is so much fun, I just wish there was more cross stick themed stickers!

[@deidremiller-shaut8914]

Girl! That freaking bag is amazing!!! Let me know if you are willing to part with it.🤑🤑🤑 I enjoy your flosstubes, don’t comment cause I’m usually commuting. But today, I was the only person in the small therapy gym. I could enjoy your floss tube while typing up my evaluations.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! She was so much fun to make and I had the thought of making bags like these, I did once, but it takes a lot of time to be creative in making that quilted panel… how nice to hear you were able to watch in comfort this time (or while working in private!). I hope you have a wonderful weekend and get some good stitchy time in :)

[@karenjones256]

I’d seen your post about your oldest wip on Instagram and how wonderful it is looking after its bath, and loved seeing it again here! It is very fitting that you will finish this beautiful Angel with Samantha. I’m also loving astitchers12daysofchristmas and have posted for all the prompts so far! You have such great ideas and fun flosstubes!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh thank you so much Karen! It’s challenging to consistently create content that is interesting, fun and new. I’m happy to hear you are enjoying the content.

[@wendyflores6577]

I love your videos and especially the Mirabilia ones as I was just starting my first one. I’m so glad you came up with a plan for the Angel. It’s gorgeous. I agree about being stitching neighbors. Chris XrossStitch says that on his videos, too! No matter where we are in the world, we are all neighbors in this wonderful community. Please keep your videos coming!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh you know what, I forgot about that! You are absolutely right, he does say that in every video! I need to catch up with him, it’s been a while. Thank you for stopping by today and I hope the Mira videos will help you enjoy your new Mira!!

[@hannamansfield2894]

And speaking of generosity, you are the generous person giving us all of this information and guidance etc. We thank you

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

It’s my pleasure! Thank you for listening to my crazy information!

[@hannamansfield2894]

@@FibersandFlossCanada Love it all. Thank you again.

[@marykaramitsou1868]

Hi Arica! I’m so glad that were able to save your angel! It’s a so sentimental peace for you with all this memories! ❤ Also you’re so lucky to get all this great gifts! I hope to enjoy them!😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh yes, it’s so humbling to receive such stitchy kindness, it leaves me speechless. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@jennidawn]

Arica!!!! I’m so excited to find you!! I recently started watching Sam over on the Hygge stitcher and caught the joint video…and immediately jumped over to subscribe here. What I wonderful voice you have. Very soothing…I enjoyed all of your content and projects. While Teresa Wentzler is not my esthetic, I can appreciate all the work y’all put into them, and the beautiful results. But if it ain’t bringing joy, move on!!! Chris cross stitch also refers to everyone as his neighbors. I think it’s a wonderful way to build the community and feel like more than just nam3s on the screen. Love it!!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Nice to meet you Jenni! TW are definitely not a lot of ppls cup of tea, that’s for sure! I happy to hear you have found us and have enjoyed what you’ve seen so far :) Happy stitching!

[@hannamansfield2894]

LOVE the project bag....very pretty and definitely colourful in more than one way....lol....lol...

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! It was so much fun to make :)

[@sherrytolman6435]

I was so excited and planning to attend your stitch event on the 6th. Our daughter who lives in chilliwack was due to have her baby on the 12th and we were going to be there patently waiting in the birth. Baby had different ideas though and arrived June 28th. Hopefully I will be able to make one in the future.

[@TheStitchingOwl]

Arica, keep the joy in your stitching…goals are in pencil not carved in stone. Thank you for the video.🦉🧵🪡🌞🎶

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Very true, it’s so easy to forget that esp when you want to be able to provide good content. I’m sure you are familiar with these stresses as well! Thanks for watching today and I look forward to our swap :)

[@loribowen5160]

Thank you for taking time to do this. I’m a recently retired nurse with 3 adult children. I remember how crazy summers were but also how busy each year was has they got older! I have lots of time now to sew and quilt. Plus I’ve turned one of the kids room into my craft room. No empty nest here!! I loved the time we spent together when they were little but I really enjoy the adults they are now. Something to look forward to❤.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh how lovely Lori! I look forward to those days but I’m really focusing on enjoy the present time with them today :) they are such great children and bring me so much joy 🤩 Thanks for tuning in today :)

[@SallyStitchesAnd]

Hi Arica! Your Celestial Dragon is gorgeous. I’ve started that project twice and now I’m thinking I should get it back out. I started it when I was 15-16ish and never secured any of my threads back then so I’m sure it’s a mess! It was nice to catch up with you and I am excited to see how your Elizabeth Furniss starts shaping up.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

You didn’t secure the threads?? Was the theory that eventually you’d end up stitching over the ends??

[@SallyStitchesAnd]

@@FibersandFlossCanada how kind of you to assume there was planning involved. I taught myself how to stitch and just didn’t know. I never finished any of these projects mostly because I was a kid and also because I, for some reason, jumped right into hard mode Teresa Wentzler kits. I still have all of them in my craft dungeon and I still have the pattern books, but I think I would restart. I should dig them all out and look at them.

[@lorielle1395]

So happy about your Mira cleaning results!!!! It looks great! 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks so much! Happy Sunday!

[@stavroulak.503]

Hello Arica! First of all great finish with the froggy project 🐸 Second, it's so impressive how different the "Angel of Spring" looks, it's a totally different project, maybe not perfect but certainly good enough to worth your time and effort to finish it, in my opinion! 😇 Also I wanted to say, please don't push yourself to the point that you'll want to stop doing altogether all the fun things you do, fun for us and hopefully fun for you too😁 I mean, I've said many times how much I enjoy watching your videos but it's not that you HAVE to do them! Your family and your personal well being is more important and if you are well and you feel well, and you have some time and you WANT to make a video for us that's really great too!!! So, take care of yourself, enjoy, rest a bit and we'll be here whenever you feel like making a new video! Might we meet each other at the Midsummer Stitch event or probably it's impossible with the time difference? But you never know 😍🛋🍷🧵🪡🤞

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for all your kindness :) I agree, it’s important to keep our priorities straight that way we can prevent burnout. Thank you so much CB for your support ❤️I may see you at Midsummers stitch ;)

[@connieenevold1745]

Oh Arica, I was so distressed to hear of your recent bout of anxiety. Thank goodness your self preservation prevailed so you could figure out an intervention. How fortunate to have a kindred spirit in Samantha, who has your back. I’m wondering if you’ve had a chance to view any of The Comfort Stitcher’s episodes, especially the one that has a meditation session? Think we can all benefit from taking a moment or two during our busy days to find peace and calm and recenter ourselves. Thanks for all you do!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in Connie. Yes Jackie is amazing!!! I just admire her and her love of crafting so much :)

[@sleepycalico]

You've made us all so happy by washing the Angel! She is so beautiful! The side-by-side shows how the colors indeed have intensified. It's like the results of a museum cleaning a painting! I had a friend who collected antique clothing. She swore by ruthlessly cleaning the heck out of old fabric that other people might think was too fragile. So I was delighted you went with laundry detergent. And the OxiClean was inspired. The work bag you made is adorable. Love the fabrics you chose.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! I was a little nervous and thought it may strip away the colors but it didn’t , it worked out great! Imagine how satisfying your friends job must be, getting to see all those old piece come back to life!

[@user-km6vt4zx2u]

For year of the dragon sal I've brought out an old wip to hopefully finish, Dragon Isle by Elizabeth Spurlock by JanLynn 1995, I have the tail and backstitching to do

[@estherovalle7909]

Thank you for sharing your project 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

My pleasure! Thanks for tuning back in this morning :)

[@DeboraCarrollStitcher]

I plan to join along and stitch Elizabeth Furniss with you on September 1st! ❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh EXCELLENT!! That is so exciting :) do you know what you plan to use for the floss??

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Angel of Spring! OMG! I did her for my Mom in....1999??? Can't remember. I also did Angel of the Sea for my sister and put my niece and nephew's names on it, like a baby announcement sort of. My oldest WIP is Winter Queen from 2002. I'm sure that you can fix the project that you have to frog. Sometimes the stitching Gods are against us. I have also run up against the quilting Gods with the same results. Time outs are necessary. The frog project is awesome! Excellent quilting job.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks so much Kelley, yes I agree those stitching gods sometimes force us to reassess and I’m thankful for it. I’m much happier this week than last (when it comes to my stitching). I’m sure I can fix the dragon stitch, once it’s time out is over of course lol

[@paulinedean4419]

Erica I always love watching your videos. You are my inspiration to keep on stitching. Your angel cleaned up amazingly and colors are so much more vibrant. I can’t wait to see it all finished. Your frog bag is so adorable, I love it bad words and all. Your dragon piece is so stunning, I don’t know if I would have the patience to do a piece like that. I totally understand the frogging part. I’ve done the same thing by going over it with right color and luckily it didn’t look bulky. I’ve even gone back and stitch over a bad stitch because I didn’t want to tip everything out. I could never notice it when it was complete. You do what makes you happy and don’t stress out, this is suppose to be our happy place. Looking forward to your next FlossTube when ever that happens❤❤

[@BeckStitchesEverything]

I’m so glad that you will be finishing your angel stitch!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you, it will feel really nice to finish her while I’m with Samantha ❤️ Thanks for tuning in and I look forward to meeting you this week!!

[@noreencurry5901]

This older project is such a great part of who you are today. Really proud of you for going forward to finish this.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much Noreen. I agree, it’s a big part of who I have become and I don’t know what I was thinking when I thought about tossing it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@robinwatson6651]

❤

[@juliamansour2072]

Hello Arica, if it really bugs you then frog it or fudge it. However perfection belongs to God ( Persian saying) so often the carpet weavers often put a "mistake" in the carpet weave to keep the evil eye away from their work. It becomes a feature that you often hunt for. Just putting a different perspective out there. Have I frogged a project because it bugged me? Heck yes.....have I left something too to ward off the evil eye 🧿 um yes to that too. As ever I love your projects. And yes Enjoying the stitch is really important. I love seeing you and having a morning coffee with you, but would hate it if you burnt out. If you need to step back a little go for it, summer is a busy time anyway with holidays and kids and extreme short staffing at work....Yes please to your 103 EF HATS conversion if you wouldn't mind.Hugs and love

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

I really enjoyed your comment Julia. As a perfectionist, you comment about mistakes and purposeful mistakes really resonated with me. You are right, as most ancient sayings usually are. Thank you for that! I’d love to send my conversion. Can you email me at [e-mail] and I will send it to you once it’s finalized :)

[@HyggeStitcher]

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[@lisawhittaker5680]

Chris crossstitch always calls his subscribers etc 'neighbours ' and the community as the neighbourhood. I agree it's a very appropriate term. How do you get your Mirabilia coverage to look so good? I'm stitching a bewitching pixie on 32 count Feldspar by Picture This Plus, a supposedly 'tight' fabric but am getting terrible show through of the fabric among the stitches. Regardless of using 2 threads . I've tried different tension but nothing seems to alter it. More apparent with black ( tried anchor and Sulky) but occurs with other colours too. Any suggestions appreciated as I'm ready to chuck it🤬.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you!! I forgot Chris calls everyone his neighbours too! I def need to catch up with him as it’s been too long :( For Mira’s, I have never had show through. Can you counted out your 32 ct fabric do make sure that’s what it actually measures?? I’d start there bc I suspect it’s not a 32 ct… see if you have 16 stitches in 1 inch… let me know what you have!

[@CharleneTaylor-u6l]

I live in canada

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Nice! Are you in BC by chance? I’m always looking to meet up with other stitchers :)

[@tattercandy]

would like to try the bowl , were could i find the template

[@nicolec2523]

Oh Arica, you and Samantha have way too much on the go at the same time. You have to learn to say no. I know it is hard because I had to learn it myself and it comes slowly. Good luck getting your stitchy bug back.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh I couldn’t agree more! It’s so important to slow down and now the problem is we have slowed down life but now the stitching all the things is picking up lol!

[@nicolec2523]

@@FibersandFlossCanada Well that's good then, right?

[@CharleneTaylor-u6l]

You got the wrong person

[@annelefevre9457]

I’m unsubscribing from you….not even listening to finish! I do not appreciate your wording on your frog finish. I didn’t know you would say such a thing. But I won’t stay subscribed to you!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

I’m sorry the wording has offended you. I hope you find some other channels you enjoy and fit with your ethos :)