Flosstube #2 (2023) Holiday Special, Ornament Parade, Bloopers and more!

[@paulinedean4419]

Arica I just love your FlossTube. I love the softness of your voice it’s so calming. I could sit and listen to you talk for hours. I love that you brought your daughter Ava on. I just love seeing the younger generation getting into stitching and other hand crafts. We need to keep it going for generations to come. Your Christmas decorations you made as a child are amazing. When you should the one with the bells in the little round frame I also made that one. If I remember right it came as a kit of several patterns and I made them all. I think I still have them with our Christmas decorations. Love your projects that you are working on. Looking forward to your next FlossTube 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Wow what lovely comments Pauline and thank you for watching :) Funny we even stitched the same ornament 30 years ago and you still have yours as well - I love it! Yes my daughter has told me I have a "floss tube voice" (soft and calm) and a "real life voice" (loud and aggressive) haha I like to think it is the difference of a mama in a calm state vs a state with children not listening and the house a disaster haha! Happy stitching :)

[@wandamccoll3739]

Arica, that was such a wonderful flosstube!!! Ava is delightful! I loved everything about this video so I don't even know where to start. I think what touched my heart the most was looking at the ornaments and stockings that you or your mom made and seeing what treasures they are to you, to this day....and then, Ava did the same thing with the ornaments you and her nana had made her! It is always such a joy to see the younger generation stitching/crafting. Your tree is magnificent Arica, and thanks again for doing this special video. Happy stitching!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Wow thank you for such lovely comments Wanda! Yes the handmade items are definitely something treasured in our home. Thank you so much for spending time with me today :)

[@juliamansour2072]

Hello again. I enjoyed your flosstube. It is certainly beautiful to pass down ornaments. It is continuity and shows deep love i believe that you have for the recipient. That saying that goes something like this when i give you what i make with my hands i show you my heart. That Red cardinals is amazing. I look forward to seeing how you finish it. Hi to Ava, keep it up your stitching is lovely.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for the lovely comments! Yes I love that - when you give with your hands I show you my heart ❤️ I think I will have to start using that more often! Thanks for watching :)

[@mariecaza1051]

Your projects are all beautiful! I have made the balls with fabric but never saw them done with stitching. Three generations of crafters, so wonderful. Moms embroidery is gorgeous. Available, you did Flosstube just fine, thank you for sharing 😊 Happy Stitchin'

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment and spending your time with me this afternoon 😊

[@joanneneufeld8212]

Arica that was such a great video. I can’t get over those ornaments you made for your children last year! Wow!! I loved when Ava told the story about her finding the bag with them. The look on your face was priceless!! And that Owl Forest embroidery finish that I saw during the week is perfect. I haven’t started that one yet but I will finish it into a pillow. And I totally agree with the European stitchers. They do great stitching and embroidery.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for watching! The ornaments are gorgeous and much easier than you think, I highly encourage making one! Make sure to use the OFE hashtag when stitching so we can see your progress :) Happy Stitching!

[@leanneisaacson8058]

Another fabulous floss tube, thank you for doing it! Ava is so fun and I love that you craft together. I’m also in awe of all your crafting abilities…everything is beautiful. Looking forward to floss tube #3 and hope Ava joins in. 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for watching and you lovely comment. I am very grateful we can share in the love of stitching together, not all mothers/daughter can.

[@leanneisaacson8058]

I’ve got 3 daughters (and a son) and not one of them is interested, but I did teach my daughter’s friends. They’re busy in school so not sure they’re still doing it.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

@@leanneisaacson8058 that’s so great being able to teach their friends! I just love seeing the connection that forms from stitching ❤️

[@susanott1264]

I'm a new subscriber, and just found you! Ava is a star, and her stitching is gorgeous. I get her non-fiction and fiction analogy. As a teacher, I used to tell the kids, "It's the opposite of what you think." Your cardinal stitching is gorgeous.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for subbing! Haha I will have to tell her :) today I finished my Christmas birds into a pillow! I posted it on Instagram if you want to check it out before the next video… thank you for watching :)

[@chrisiousity]

Ava is such a fantastic kid. And I will be calling "Sullivan's" floss "Civilian's" from now on.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Haha that was so funny! WIP was thinking to myself - civilians? (My youngest is a huge ww2/history buff, so that’s where my mind went) and I couldn’t figure out how that worked into cross stitch but then I realized she meant Sullivans lol. Thank you for taking the time to watch with us today :)

[@sheriking4041]

A little tip on flat finishing I do. Glue down some cotton quilt batting on top of the mat, trim to fit, then place your stitching on. If you have a square piece fold over the edges like you would a wrapped package and glue down. If you have a round or oval stitch lace it on. The batting separates the stitch piece from the glue and it is also forgiving of being off set. Also by folding the fabric over the board you eliminate any glue stains from showing through. Check out Helen D and/or Vonna Pfeiffer the Twisted Stitcher both are on KZbin and have finishing tutorials.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

That sounds great! I have a bunch of finishing work to do this week so I will def check those videos out :) Thank you for watching!

[@cynthiadolan6753]

Ah teenagers…you gotta love ‘em! Boobs and all ( loved the bloopers and the mom “ side eye 👀”) …I recall I was just happy that mine wanted to spend some time with me. But seriously, Ava is learning from you and will absorb your love of fibers and fun! I love your gentle voice and lovely stitching. The tree looks phenomenal! Happy Holidays!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for watching :) yes life with teens can be entertaining and I’m grateful for every minute of it ❤️

[@BobbiLewin]

Lovely to see you back again. Ava was a delight😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

😊 thank you for watching

[@joanneneufeld8212]

Holiday Peace!! Oh Ava is priceless!! 😂😂

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Haha I really enjoyed watching the bloppers

[@CatherineMichelle4]

I love your flosstube!!! Your choice of projects is to my taste!!! I need to start on my cardinals now!! And your daugther is delightfull. It's so nice that you taught her so many crafts!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! You should def start on your Christmas Birds, its a great festive piece and fun to stitch :) Thank you for watching

[@cardamenpins]

Arica, such lovely videos! After seeing your comment on my video I came here and binged your two videos 😊 I’ve stitched one of those mill hill sleighs, the one with the white dog because the dog looks just like my parents’ dog. I gifted it them last year, such nice ornaments! It’s so nice to see all the things made with/by/for your kids, they will hold onto those for years to come, I’m sure! Full of special memories. I’m happy to have found your channel and look forward to what’s next!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for popping over to check me out! I have so much on the go but after watching your videos I desperately want to add a new sampler!

[@sylviaforrest5674]

This was a wonderful flosstube and Ava is charming! I hope she continues to make appearances.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for watching today Sylvia. Im sure Ava will be making regular appearances ;)

[@loribrady9048]

So glad I found you Arica, love your channel (your voice is so soothing). I used to cross stitch as a teenager but now that I’m retired I’m trying to get back into it. I’m on the other side of Canada . Keep the videos coming. Lori

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh thank you Lori! It so soothing to get back into stitching, I hope you are working on something inspiring for yourself ;)

[@karenjones256]

Love that you choose to film by the Christmas tree and show us some past crafted ornaments. I really want to try the round one that you linked the pattern for (Ava’s favorite), it looks so complex! I’d love to see a picture of your mom’s framed piece with the children nestled in bed, maybe you could insert a picture on your next Flosstube! It’s our Thanksgiving Day here in the US, so after we get back from a day of eating with family and friends, I’m thinking a new start may be in order. I have Kringles all kitted up, so can’t wait to join you in stitching it! Happy Holidays! So glad you are doing flosstubes!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for watching! Go for the ornament! It looks crazy impressive but yet WAY easier than you think to make - I highly recommend it :)) I will ask my mom for a pic of the piece. Make sure to use the kringles hashtag so we can see your progress:)

[@hannamansfield2894]

Looking forward to seeing your Cardinal piece finished...sounds very interesting. Great show especially your special guest Ava ❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much :)

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love all the finishes you showed and your and Ava's progress on your wips. Happy stitching!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@EmmyRose22a]

So many beautiful family ornaments. I need to get into making one for my daughter every year. I'm just such a slow stitcher I don't think it will happen this year. But a great tradition. Your bloopers were hysterical! Thanks for including them.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for watching :) There are quite a few stitchers out there who plan on stitching 1 ornament every 2 months all year then when Christmas comes they have some treasures all ready and waiting ;)

[@lisamanning5187]

Oh wow, loved seeing all the things!!! I wish my girls were interested in cross stitch & quilting, sadly neither of them have no interest in them at all. So loved seeing how you decorate your house, it is stunning!! I will be putting up my tree the 1st weekend of December. My hubby is from the UK so we do the traditional christmas food even though we are about to get into Summer here in Australia, so the turkey will probably be eaten with us wearing shorts LOL. Ava is a crack up, loved the out takes, very funny, would love to see her sweater she is knitting as well. Cant wait for your next show, take care ❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Wow thank you for the lovely comments :) I am definitely grateful to share my love of stitching with Ava - it’s so special 💗 Ava will definitely be showing her sweater in the next episode so keep your eyes open for that :)

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

Hi! I really enjoyed your 2nd Flosstube. So nice to meet your daughter Ava too. Your tree is looking lovely. Love your stockings! Wow! Your Red Cardinals is gorgeous! Can’t wait to start mine soon. I am just about fully finished my ornament exchange gift for my local stitch day next Sat. Have a great stitchy week ahead! Cheers. 🧑🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for the lovely comments :) you have the Red Cardinals too? An ornament exchange sounds lovely!

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

@@FibersandFlossCanada yes, I have the Red Cardinals and The Blue Swallows to stitch yet. I do have enough of the same fabric to stitch both.I need to finish some WIPS before I begin these.☺️

[@nicolec2523]

This one is for Ava - It was lovely to see you again. Don't worry about your "mistakes" on floss tube - nobody is upset or will comment on them except to make a correction that you accidentally made. It is always lovely to see you. Looking forward to seeing your knitting and more of your stitching. It is nice to see a young person such as yourself joining our needlework community. I LOVED the bloopers!!🤣😂😜

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

From Ava 😊 Hi Nicole!! So lovely to meet you! I think my favourite part is the bloopers as well heheh I definitely look forward to making some more, I know my family shared a good laugh over them and I hope some others did too! I’m so glad to be a part of the stitchy community, and meet all you wonderful crafters:)) Much love,Ava 💗🌷🌸

[@connieinman0727]

Ava is a typical teenager. You don’t know what will come out of their mouth. Ask me how I know. I had a girl too. She is adorable Arica and her stitching is really good. I enjoyed your video. Keep them coming.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Haha isn’t that the truth! Thank you so much for spending time with us. Happy stitching!

[@hannamansfield2894]

WOW...that's ME.....I won!! Thank you so much!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

So exciting! I will get it out to you on Monday morning :)

[@debbymcrae642]

Yeah Ava! Grinning ear to ear here on Vancouver Island. So inspirational. Looking forward to the next one!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Hey a local viewer! Very cool :) I actually grew up on the island and we still have family over there. Happy we could be a source of inspiration for you. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️

[@HeatherKelly]

Wow! Those were some amazing treasures that you shared with us. On your new ornament where the glue came through on the back maybe take some mini glittery rick rack or pompoms in the gold to cover that.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Great idea!! I will see what I can use for that a thank you for watching and your suggestion :)

[@debrapena-franson9530]

Love your work Mama. Ava, girl you are AWESOME!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@SuzanneCrossstitcher]

I enjoyed your video very much. Thank for sharing your christmasornaments, they are beautiful. It was fun to see your dachten Ava also. Have a nice stitchy time.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much Suzanne! Happy Holidays :)

[@suehayward-ault3587]

Loved this, you must live fairly rural because I’m sure I could hear a cockerel 🐔 in the background. Looking forward to number 3 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Hahaha yes we live in the country lol - I didn’t even think to monitor for that - I hope you didn’t mind ;) Thank you for watching!

[@granitestatestitchers]

Your Christmas Birds is beautiful. I love how open and sunny your house is - that is a huge tree! I love that your daughter is interested in needle crafts.....it is so nice to be able to share the love of needle work!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for watching. I am so very grateful to share this interest with my daughter, it’s so special. Do you have children? Do they stitch?

[@granitestatestitchers]

I have one daughter and even though she is a crafty person, she doesn't have the interest (or the patience) to sit and learn how to do anything with a needle. Thankfully my granddaughter loves to do all this stuff. She is 8 and makes appearances on my floss-tube occasionally. She loves to sew and has started cross-stitching. My daughter-in-law likes to do embroidery.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

@@granitestatestitchers that sounds lovely! I will have to check out an episode with her in it :)

[@Sunnyjodi]

Ava, you are hysterical. Love your mom face when you confessed to accidentally looking in the bag of ornaments! Both you you are great!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Haha right?! I noticed there was a fair bit of side eye in the video lol. Thank you for watching!

[@scottydog6539]

Gorgeous stockings stitched. Wow.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for your kind comment and thanks for tuning in! Happy stitching! 🧵 🪡

[@aimeeadams7163]

So lovely to visit with you as I stitch. We don't have our tree up yet so it was great to see yours. Blessings to you both

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for spending time with me today. Happy holidays!

[@debbiec9680]

You have a beautiful tree, and wonderful stitching. I love the cardinals. Enjoyed seeing Ava's projects too, particularly liked the globe. I tried getting my daughters interested in stitching and knitting, alas, it was not for them unfortunately.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for the lovely comments :) Unfortunately not everyone will love needlearts but sometimes they will come around to it as they older 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@wendybartlett9280]

I just love that you include Ava. So great to see a young stitcher. She is a delight ❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! 😊 I’m so lucky to share this interest with her. I can’t wait to see what her style develops into :)

[@KristineSearle]

Awesome episode. I love the wool project and I hope to some one day-would love if you shared the process one day. Super love you are in Canada and I always love to discover new places to shop that are Canadian as I do not have much to choose from in MB. Ava is beautiful!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for watching and the lovely comments :) yes I always find the lack of LNS in canada surprising - why do the states have so many and we have so few??? I have some fun ideas for next holiday season re a gnome, an embroidered ornament, and a stitched ornament 🤫

[@judithsmith593]

Beautiful ornaments, I love handmade ornaments and make some every year too. Really enjoyed watching you both and look forward to the next episode

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for watching :) what sort of ornaments have you been making? I’m always looking for new ideas :)

[@judithsmith593]

@@FibersandFlossCanada I love mill Hill Santa's. Most of my ornaments are cross stitched, but I have seen and knitted some small stockings

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

@@judithsmith593 that all sounds so lovely! Hand made items at Christmas make the season full of love and magic 🪄

[@janetotten6392]

I'm very impressed with your first 2 videos, love your style, and projects, and the little surprises here and there. Enjoyed your daughter's appearance and nicely showing what type of things interest her. Thank you so much for doing the work to do flosstube. I really think it's a nice way to join the countries of the world. If it weren't for the flosstubes, I would never get to communicate with people in different countries. We must all pray that peace would come. Maybe we already do that in a small way in the 'FLOSSTUBE'!!!!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for your lovely comments. Yes I agree, our world wide stitchy community brings so much love and support and there is a lot of healing in making too ;)

[@stephaniewingett2173]

Just found your first video and had to come back to watch this one. Such fun!! x

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Yay! Thank you!

[@annelefevre9457]

Ava is absolutely darling! I just found you tonight, so I’m excited to see the ones to come! Lovely stitching. You are both so talented!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! It’s been fun to film with my daughter, I’m so lucky to be able to share this interest with her. Thank you for watching :)

[@nicolec2523]

Hi Arica - I still have some Creative Circle projects I never finished, but I am now on a mission to finish them. I am doing a needlepoint stocking for myself. I see you have a small bag on you tree just behind your right ear - that is one of the kits I am working on to finish from CC. Loved your blast from the past parade. It was lovely.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Wow that is so awesome!! I wish their kits were still readily available as they are so timeless and gorgeous :) I’ve seen some on eBay but they are expensive. Makes me treasure these ones that much more. Thanks for spending some time with me today :)

[@forestcitystitching]

Please tell Ava she did a great job!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

I will do! Thank you :) she his having fun with these Flosstubes :)

[@lydiasammut3780]

love whatyou and your daughter shared

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch today.

[@stavroulak.503]

Very fun episode and having Ava as a guest star added an extra splash of joy, very nice! Looking forward to your next video 😍🎄🧵🪡🧶

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Yay! Thank you for watching :)

[@KathysQuiltsandStitching]

Oh my goodness I love the Christmas Birds! You did a great job on it! "Love Snow Globe" is adorable! Your daughter is a natural flosstuber! "We love all gnomes"! LOL It makes my heart so happy to see young people showing an interest in needlework! 🥰 Happy Thanksgiving!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! The Christmas Birds was a really fun and quick stitch. I didn’t know we had another snow globe ornament downstairs - I had to go dig it out. Are you making any ornaments this season?

[@alisonharding2336]

That was great , thankyou , lovely to see Mum and daughter enjoying crafting together 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Glad you enjoyed it, Happy Holidays!

[@megastitches]

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[@WendysWhimsicalStitches]

I just watched both of your Flosstubes today! They're great! You speak so calm and concise. It was nice to see what Ava had to show, also! The bloopers were so funny. "That's room spray. You can't wear that." 😂 Merry Christmas ⛄

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for watching! The bloopers were 100% Ava’s idea and were too funny not to add - I’m glad you enjoyed them!

[@MaryBurns-r2o]

Omg you and Ava are hilarious together! Another wonderful video. Your home is always so festive this time of year. It was such a joy to spend the weekend with you surrounded by all your holiday crafts!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Aw thank you so much! We enjoyed filming together and hopefully she will join me on the next one!

[@TheStitchingOwl]

I love an ornament parade…thank you. How lovely to have Eva as part of your flosstube…my daughter isn’t ready to be on camera and has only been stitching a few months….but I have high hopes for the future.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for watching this morning :) yes I think it’s so important to foster connection esp with the younger generation these days, I will take time with my daughter in anyway she will connect with me, I’m lucky she enjoys stitching ❤️

[@carolines_stitch_corner]

What a wonderful video! This really got me into the holiday spirit and now I want to decorate for Christmas as well. It was lovely to meet your daughter! And thank you so much for shouting me out! ❤😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you and you are most welcome for the shout out :) I’m happy to hear you’re in the holiday spirit now :)))

[@karenbalston4025]

Such a great video Arica I think Ava is adorable and it’s great that she is cross stitching 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! 😊 I really love how we can share a common interest and it happens to be stitching! I’m so grateful :)

[@annemousseau8757]

How fun to see your daughter and her beautiful work.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@Sprite721]

Love all your beautiful ornaments! Your daughter is awesome and very talented

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@patchy_pony_stitcher]

How much fun having your kids craft with you ❤❤❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

It really is! Thank you so much for watching :)