Flosstube #17: Awe-mazing Oregon!

[@rebeccareyes776]

Great to see you both! Enjoy every last moment before school starts! Wonderful to hear about your travels! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!❤️

[@moosemom2010]

Glad you’re back and had good vacations! Love all your goodies💕

[@lindameeks5228]

Love your videos. Your laughter,joy and stitching

[@seamssewvintage]

❤️❤️❤️ glad to see you back

[@marywarman7491]

You two always make me smile! Those floats are beautiful and probably even more so with the light base. Looking forward to the next video.

[@jenniferhannah4424]

Such a joy to see you ladies again! Oh my gosh I really want to see the video the guys made! FWIP. Genius. Looks like you had a wonderful vacation. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

[@dorothybrown2050]

Love you two. You always make me laugh. Thank you

[@yvonnesnellings8027]

Sounds like you two are having a spectacular summer!! Love it!

[@sharonwurm4382]

You had me at FWIP. 🤣 I can’t wait for the Peace on Earth SAL. Thanks for sharing your stitching and have a great week!

[@kocasio1]

Glad to see you back. So much fun!

[@PattiGirard]

Nice to see you and hear of your activities/memories while you were gone! That video spoof sounds like great fun! Enjoy the rest of your vacations!

[@sharonwilliamson2279]

Such a great and funny video, I was watching in my office at lunchtime with earphones giggling... got some strange looks. Love FWIP too. Can’t wait til next video happy stitching

[@kentuckywomanstitcher2174]

Love all your finds from your vacation. The floats are beautiful. I particularly like the swirly one, Anita. Hope you are getting lots of stitching done before school starts again. Kathy

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

I am just catching up on videos. So good to see you both. Enjoy the rest of the summer.🌻

[@homesteadingonthehomefront]

You totally need to show us the guys' video!!!! I have just binge-watched everything since our move in May so now I'm all caught up with you... and you've been busy girls! Glad all went well with the wedding and your vacations. Enjoy the last few days of your summer break!

[@kowgirlkatepaintsaplenty8573]

So fun to catch up with you guys, though the real deal is always even better! Just love the projects, the Fwips, and hope to see ya's again real soon! Hugs!

[@angelakopecky888]

Enjoyed your video. I would love to go to the Pacific Northwest! In fact I would love to live there. I LOVE cold and rainy weather! Perfect for being all cozy and stitching!! :)

[@bonniehinshaw3131]

I was just thinking I would of loved to have you guys as teacher . Your so funny and up beat . Would love to hang out with you , for a day !!! I love the Indian pattern . Can't wait to see it stitched . And ... the one Holly showed us , it had two houses and a scarecrow. I think it had two houses !!!🙄🙄🙄 anywho !!! Have a great week , and hope you get your rooms up without to much trouble. Talk at you later ..

[@dorie_k]

Sounds like both had a great trip!! Looking forward to meeting you in Minnesota.

[@pattisloey7790]

First video I saw was "School's Out". I had to go back to #1 and binge watch because you absolutely grabbed me and you make me laugh out loud! I know you're busy right now since I'm a retired elementary school secretary, but shine, sparkle and stitch, and I'll look forward to your next video.

[@jomariehogle1980]

Great video ladies.

[@KEBStudioCreations]

Your trip to Oregon sounds wonderful. And I love the idea of FWIP :)

[@marylang5618]

I will never get enough of the 2 of you ladies!!! You need to come stitch with us Ga and SC girls at my house!!! We make a weekend of it 😊and would love to have you! Anita, I know the wedding was beautiful! I hope you will share some photos! Glad you both had a wonderful getaway together!! How fun! Enjoy the rest of your Summer and I can’t wait to visit with you again 💕

[@hollyandanita]

Mary Lang A dream of ours is to stitch with others all over the country, and beyond. We joke about getting a stitchy mobile and heading out!😉 You are so kind to invite us into your home...❤️

[@pamcopenhaver2147]

Glad you guys had a wonderful vacation together. When I was in Michigan back in May someone told me about Petosky stones. I understand your rock obsession because I had so much fun combing the beach for them. I came home with all kinds of stuff. You will have to let us know if mineral oil does the trick. My rocks are so grayish when not wet. BTW--Iced Caramel Machiotta is my favorite Starbucks drink. I order the grande and can suck that baby down in no time and wish I had another. Happy Stitching! PamC

[@craftycatstitcher6658]

You had some amazing finds in your travels! Great stitchy haul too. And I also want to see that video! I was thinking that your color combination was more watermelon-y 🍉!

[@sharonannc.3079]

Oh my goooooodness..... missed you two, your bubbly & joyful personalities.😄 I couldn’t sleep so I thought I’ll listen to your video...... wrong thing to do , I was laughing 😂out loud so hard, I woke up my dog...lol Now I’m wide awake... I’ll dream about “ Fwips” & Anita with the helmet on...😂 Loved seeing you again...ya know you two have become my “Lucy & Ethel” show.... Blessings ladies...💛💛🇺🇸😎🐕💛

[@hollyandanita]

Sharon Ann C. ‘Lucy and Ethel’...😍

[@sharonannc.3079]

Holly and Anita EXACTLY.......😘

[@sararichards518]

I have several FWIPs. I so hope that term takes off! That gave me a laugh just as I was drinking my coffee.... You must show your rocks in mineral oil. If it works I’ll do that. I’m always collecting shells etc. Loved the video and wish I could meet both of you but I’m in England so that’s a bit difficult! Thank you both 💕💕🌷

[@hollyandanita]

sara richards We will share the results of the mineral oil on the next video...stay tuned!😊

[@stitchesandcoffeewithJurgita]

Phew.... Binge- watched all your videos from the first one.... It kept me smiling for qite few days:) It was so great to meet you at the Needlework Galleria, Anita! 👌Love the idea of Fwips. You should give that man a piece of chocolate for that😉 when will the next video will be? Can't wait for it! Keep on stitching! Jurgita

[@korywood1052]

When I saw Chelsea stitching the cinnamon stars pattern I ordered it right on the spot! I just love it!

[@hollyandanita]

Kory Wood Great design!

[@MK-vp1rr]

A cup of coffee and your video, what a way to start my day. You made me laugh and smile, especially when Anita put on the face shield - too freakin funny! I would LOVE to see the spoof video her husband and son made, I bet it is hysterical. I laughed when you were just describing it (fwip is awesome!!) and can imagine it is even better watching it. Please show it!!! The floats were beautiful. Please let us know how the mineral oil works. I collect shells every year on our family trips to the beach and accumulate them in a large container so I would be interested to see if I can make the colors pop! Keep the videos coming, you always make me smile.

[@hollyandanita]

MK Seriously, the trolley needle has warnings! The spoof video may or may not be coming.🤔 Haven’t had time to try the mineral oil but hopefully will have an update on the next video. 🤗

[@doviecrofutt7344]

Wonderful to see you both, sounds like your summer has been very memorable! Thanks for the laughs, hope to cross paths at some retreat next year.

[@hollyandanita]

Dovie Crofutt Our trip to Oregon was fantastic! If we could, we would travel to all the retreats in a stitchy mobile full time!😍

[@GiselaSuski]

Love your goodies I have rock hearts from Oregon, my grandchild picked it for me.

[@hollyandanita]

Gisela Suski This is Anita’s s first one and is full of meaning. It may take over the agate search! 😊

[@marymac1646]

One of my friends has attended Loopy Ewe's knit retreat and goes to Loopy Ewe "camp" every year. The owner knows how to make things fun! Isn't it a small world?

[@CreativelyYours]

OMG that helmet!!! I burst out laughing when I saw Anita wearing that helmet ;-) And yes please on the video that Anita's husband and son made, I think it would be so much fun!!

[@pamrosenberry7575]

So glad you're back and enjoying vacation. I'm in the peace on earth Sal also. So excited! FFOS oh my! I have so many waiting on me. Will they ever be done??

[@hollyandanita]

Pam Rosenberry Holly is very good about FFOs. I tend to clip them on hangers in a closet. 🤔 We are so looking forward to the Peace on Earth SAL! Such a beautiful pattern!

[@Elaine_Jim_McGuire]

You two are hilarious! I have missed you guys, glad you're back. Oh and Anita, please share the video of your hubby and sons imitation of you two. The "FWIP" term almost me on the floor laughing!!!

[@hollyandanita]

Elaine McGuire Oh, FWIPs have been real for us since December! 😍 Perhaps someday the video can be shared...😎

[@craftinbev7114]

Hi Holly and Anita. Just got to finish watching your flosstube. I was smiling and laughing all the way through it. I would love to see the video of your husband and son doing your interpretation of a flosstube. I love the new term of FWIP they came up with. I love your new item for when you want to start using that tool is hilarious. Hope to see you again soon love watching you. Forgot to mention, I love the glass balls that you got from Oregon. ( I think you said you got them in Oregon.) I love all kinds of glass blowing items. Would love to see them lit up.

[@hollyandanita]

Craftin Bev Holly has a light which is fun to play with but we are trying to figure out how we can project what we see into the video. 🤗

[@darleenbumgardner6566]

Sorry I missed you! Be glad you didn't come later. It was 100 degrees in Portland yesterday 7-15-18. And the coast in the 90's. Not very pleasant. Acorns and threads is great going there tomorrow to stitch. Great projects! Starbucks is the place!

[@hollyandanita]

Darleen Bumgardner Next time, because we are definitely coming back! 🤗

[@MarleneBush]

Great video as usual! Loved hearing about your vacation and wouldn’t some of your agates make pretty needleminders! xxxooo. Blessings, Marlene

[@hollyandanita]

stitchinbythelake The agate needleminder is a great idea! We had so much fun in Oregon, but isn’t that the case with our stitchy community? 😊 Looking forward to seeing you in October!❤️

[@anitaridenhour7536]

I'm so jealous you got to go to the west coast together...I would love to go to Oregon and Seattle. How fun! Hopefully you can share some pictures of your time at Acorns and Threads, if you have any? I would've loved to see the miniature Cinnamon Stars. I have that pattern and am wanting to start it soon. (Probably not in miniature, haha!) I think I have all the patterns you guys showed today. They're in my FWIPs stash, too, now! I have to see that video, Anita!

[@hollyandanita]

Anita Ridenhour Oregon is such a beautiful part of our country.😍 We do have some photos posted on Instagram. Cinnamon Stars is a beauty! No approval to share family video...yet.😎

[@kanikis6503]

You gals are so much fun!! Just wanted to say- I finally caught up with your video's and oh my!!!! Do your face and belly muscles ache from laughing? I have to laugh - every time you do- so I know mine do!!!! Keep smiling and sparkling ladies- and well- of course- stitching.... Blessings Niki

[@bettysweet802]

Did y'all find the stones/gems on the beach. Love the floats. Glad your back and had so much fun

[@hollyandanita]

Betty Sweet We are enjoying our summer break and the time we spend with family and friends. So grateful to have such a wonderful stitchy community! 🤗

[@cindygehrke5249]

Love you both! So fun listening to your summer adventures!

[@brendaholsman4560]

You ladies are just such a joy...I probably say that overtime but I can't help myself! Its so neat that you got to visit Acorns and Threads. How our stitching is helping us meet people is unbelievable.

[@hollyandanita]

Brenda Holsman We love the stitchy community! Such an amazing group of people!🤗

[@sonjaarredondo8932]

You two are a hoot!!!!!! Glad you are back from your travels. Mineral oil!!!!! LOL Enjoyed the video as usual.

[@cindylaun5962]

Glad you guys are back, always great laughs. 🤣😆sounds like your trip was lots fun! Happy stitching

[@hollyandanita]

Cindy Laun We only wish we could travel everywhere to meet members of this stitching community!💕

[@mspawprints]

Love this video as I live in Oregon and go to Lincoln City as it is only about 50 miles from me! Where did you two stay while you were visiting? Did you make it to Agate Beach just south of LC? I hope you checked out the mall and the candyshops! Thanks so much for sharing! I love living in Oregon!

[@jmq1964]

I love Sheri and The Loopy Ewe! I actually have the Loopy logo sheep tattooed on my ankle

[@imclueless1]

Omg you guys are hilarious. I’m still laughing over your protective mask. Lol

[@romantictangle]

I had so much fun sitting next to you at Acorns and Threads -- and I'm turning the heel of the second sock while I watch this. Christine's trolley needle is terrifying. I take off my glasses to see my stitching and I'd stab myself for sure!

[@hollyandanita]

Romantic Tangle We loved stitching with you and are inspired by the beautiful stitching you were working on! 🤗

[@tammybunge5615]

I love it FWIP🤣🤣🤣 I had to get knee high pattern too since we are all from Iowa

[@hollyandanita]

Tammy Bunge Right?!🤗 Looking around at the fields by us, the new rule may be shoulder high.😎 Love supporting Iowa artists and shops...😊 The pattern pops with such amazing colors! Looking forward to adding it into the rotation.🤗

[@suki8267]

I have giggled thru this whole video! You guys crack me up!

[@jguidry94]

Enjoyed your video, as usual. Loved seeing all your FWIPs. :0)

[@Amylovestoads]

Hi Holly and Anita! I always love your videos. You make me smile and laugh through the whole thing. I want to see the video that Anita’s husband and son made!! Please? And I LOVE the new trim FWIP. Can we use it? It’s brilliant. Have fun stitching and sparkling and shining. Love you.

[@hollyandanita]

Amylovestoads FWIP is universal! 🤗 The video is hilarious but not getting the green light...yet.😎

[@cecilmcallister6597]

Amylovestoads dgh

[@ToDyeHouse]

This was pure delight! You know I'm going to start using the term "FWIP" in my videos now :) Add the guys - we'd love it! Always enjoy your videos! Kathy

[@StitchALLTheThings]

Hi, Holly & Anita!! Okay, I'm only at minute 6:49 and I am laughing so hard I can't breathe! That is the kind of eye protection I need too!! OMG. Dead. I'm dying of laughter!

[@StitchALLTheThings]

Okay to finish my comment... First, I got to the end of this video in tears of laughter and just thinking of how much I miss you both already and I only got to meet you and be with you for a few hours! Second, FWIP. Is. Awesome. I have to use that from now on! Genius! Third, I am so excited that you are going to join us for our SAL! Sarah finally came up with a name for her channel too (Stitchologie), so we can all remember the name now... LOL! Fourth, when you showed the embroidery piece and mentioned Kenny, I yelled out, "OMG, they killed Kenny!" and burst into laughter (again). I forgot I was wearing headphones. Husband was not amused, but I think it's hilarious! Fifth, you both are just amazing and I am so glad I was able to meet you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@hollyandanita]

Stitch ALL The Things Christine! I found the video you made, Flosstube #12, showing how to use the trolley needle. Very helpful! We need to hit a retreat sometime...imagine the stories that would be created! You were such a joy to meet and look forward to next time!🤗

[@karenkorn8180]

Mineral oil shout-out- bwahhhh!!! Funniest ever!

[@elizabeththompson1882]

Girls you are the best. I just love you both thank you for making me laugh. I vote you two the best flosstube video. I wish I lived near the two of you. If you ever come to New Jersey you are staying with me.

[@hollyandanita]

elizabeth thompson I have New England roots and have even more since the wedding! It may happen!💕

[@elizabeththompson1882]

Wonderful!

[@susansolloway6262]

FWip, I love it, that's going to be a thing now. The floats are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your stitching and holiday stories.

[@carla_mc]

ok I am caught up. See you soon.

[@KyleStitchingInSound]

So great to see a new video from you two! Glad you both had a great vacation! You both just make my day so much better, even if I’m already having a great day. Can’t wait for the next one already :)

[@stitchywitch42]

Those floats are so awesome. I need a base now and the end of day float...how kewl. Come back

[@hollyandanita]

stitchywitch42 Audrey! We will meet up every time I’m in Oregon! Holly and I enjoyed every minute with you! 🤗 You have motivated me to work on my stitch album...👍

[@stitchywitch42]

Excellent, I enjoyed meeting you and want to do more

[@Justjenniferky]

I always smile and laugh when watching your video's! You ladies are so awesome! Thanks for sharing your trip and goodies with us. Holly I will pass on that Mineral Oil too hehehe

[@hollyandanita]

Jennifer Cracked Minis Who knew about the mineral oil?😮 It does make the rocks and agates shine! 👍

[@jeangrcia2181]

Where are you guys? Missing you!!!

[@maryfleming9408]

Hi ladies! Where did you find Mirabilia Lady of the Flag? I have been looking all over for her.

[@Cattysuecatz]

By the way...I also have threads & fabric, but not the pattern for FWIP's

[@hollyandanita]

Cattysuecatz (Cat T.) I’m right there! I just found a FWIP fully kitted up and one symbol/color isn’t on the pattern! This is a case of over kitted! 😮

[@Cattysuecatz]

Holly and Anita maybe you couldn't decide what color you wanted so you put them both in.

[@OnceUponAStitch]

Sounds like you're having an amazing summer! It's a pleasure catching up with you and hearing about it all. Congratulations Anita on the wedding wishing the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness! What grade will you be teaching? Happy stitching! Lori S at Once Upon a Stitch

[@hollyandanita]

Once Upon A Stitch The newlyweds are very happy and I’m happy thrilled! Second grade! Challenging, but exciting!😊

[@tammybunge5615]

Three of us are coming to Waverly September 22nd, Saturday. Would you both be available to meet us, I'm from Cedar Rapids IA and another gal is Cedar Rapids and 3rd is from Vinton

[@bettyulan1247]

I want to see the video the guys made. Pretty please! Those glass balls are wonderful. You’re both too young to remember Geritol. I’m 72 and anemia ran in my family. Back then they felt young women needed iron replaced. Nasty as all get out. Also, we had a ranch with an orchard. For some reason we loved green apples. If Mom caught us eating them she would give us Castor Oil. Gross beyond belief. One time we had a bunch of cousins visiting and we were all sneaking green apples. One of them had bad stomach cramps all the way from our place in Oklahoma back to the Dallas area.

[@BuckeyeCrossStitcher]

OMGosh! I love the FWIP idea!! Lol!

[@bettysweet802]

Spoke to soon.....add the guys video. We would love to see it, you could blow up the internet

[@cecilmcallister6597]

hi I'm Danica Cecil is My uncle