flosstube #20 March 24th 2023

[@janefootit6268]

Your finishes are beautiful!! All your whips are gorgeous.Wish I could be as productive as you are. Love your videoes,!

[@ritaemmett4568]

I enjoy your videos so much. I really like that you show your antique finds too!

[@EmmyRose22a]

It's fun seeing your old charts. I love your projects and your antiques are fun too.

[@lindamincher8902]

Another great video. I love seeing your stitching and it is fun seeing all of your charts.

[@jacquelinewoodard4707]

I love watching your flosstube, my Moma always called them naked ladies she loved them .

[@stitchinamy2283]

I sure enjoy going through your old stash of patterns. Like you said, most of them are timeless. Thanks for sharing!

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you for watching!

[@stychaddict4499]

Thanks Deana. Always good to see what you've been stitching on.

[@kathyhouseman1890]

I really enjoyed seeing some of your patterns. You have some beautiful samplers!

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

[@maureenmullarkey7150]

Hi Deana, I enjoy seeing all your charts, thanks for sharing!

[@joyceclowser3371]

Great video, Deana! I love seeing your FFOs and the progress you make on your WIPs! You are a beautiful stitcher and I love seeing the fabric choices you make!

[@kathyhawkins1841]

I always look forward to seeing what you have to share with us. So much fun to see the older charts in your stash.

[@tamimorgan1487]

Beautiful finishes! Love your spool keeper! Thank you for sharing! Happy Stitching!

[@joannebeaudry3122]

I too love seeing your charts ... pls continue.

[@connieerikson5150]

I just found your KZbin video and loved it so much now I will go back and watch all of them!

[@tracyhost1047]

I really look forward to your videos. You are my cup of tea. 😉 Have loved seeing all your charts, WIPs and FOs. Your projects are so pretty. Thanks for sharing, so enjoyable.

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you so much Tracy.

[@susanott1264]

Just found your channel, and I love your projects. I want to learn more about stitching using a scroll stand. The cardinal point stitch is so gorgeous. Can't wait to go back and watch more of your videos.

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you for watching and commenting ❤️

[@estherbonam113]

I am always so happy when I see you have a new floss tube up. I paused this one before it even started to tell you hello and good to see you. Now, on to the flosstube so I can see what you have been up to.

[@wendyeastman7550]

❤️ to see your wips, progress & charts. You just continue doing what you’re doing, your videos are very enjoyable. I received your hand dyed fabric, so beautiful, great job! I will send you a pic as soon as I finish a pattern on it. Thanks so much. Enjoy spring & all the flowers 💐 🌺 🌸!

[@rose2fame1]

Happy Spring! Nice FFO’s. WIPS and FO’s. I like hearing about your antique adventures. TTFN

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cassandra3399]

Yes we call those naked ladies. I love spring!😊 flowers 🌺

[@lindaeccles1161]

Hi Deana, lots of good projects on your video today. Glad your eyes are settling down, it takes a little time but you will get there. Had to smile when you showed the wooden sewing box, it's identical to mine. I got it when I was 21, over 50 years ago, and its still in use. Where do the years go! I'm still stitching away on Pandemic, amongst other things, you encouraged me to do it, one stitch at a time, and I love it. Happy stitching.

[@thenightlystitcher]

I really enjoyed stitching on pandemic. Would like to start another long dog pattern but need to finish some 1st.

[@Lilamish52]

The creepy moon made me laugh. 😂 I'm old and I enjoy some of the older charts too!

[@thesingingxstitcher]

Thank you for sharing your stitching :) I love seeing the patterns you have collected!

[@CarolRogers50]

Gorgeous 🌸🌷👒💐

[@kellytadlock7635]

Your flower pillow is beautiful! I love seeing your WIPS and your antiquing treasures! Hugs to you and Tootie! ❤️ Happy Easter!

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you. Happy Easter 🐣 to you!

[@susanbarnes1385]

Great FFO today. I really enjoy you sharing your antique finds and your charts. Something new to look at and put on the wish list. Happy stitching.

[@marylou5209]

I really enjoyed some of the older samplers. I have several I have bought at thrift stores really reasonable. I get a couple of new ones but my budget is limited so helps me collect and still buy fabric and fibers.

[@cindyjones145]

Your flower pillow is just darling! ❤

[@craftingwithneena2862]

That was fun! Thank you for sharing!

[@wyattack06]

Nice visit while I was stitching ! Always love seeing what you have picked up at the thrift stores and antique shops ! Love when you show some of your collection of charts . Thanks , Kim ☀️

[@gleehanson4775]

I do indeed enjoy seeing your charts and certainly do remember going to creative circle parties (hosted too) and working them. One of them is still on my husband's office walk that says, "Ask God to bless your work. But, don't ask Him to do it " Remember that? Enjoyed your video 🙂

[@thenightlystitcher]

I don't remember that creative circle piece but I like the saying. Thanks for watching

[@cathywatson2105]

Most enjoyable look forward to seeing you again

[@LindaStitches]

Nice to see you tonight! Your “Flowers in a Row” pillow is beautiful. 🌸😊

[@stitchingbytheriver8666]

Loved visiting with you this Saturday morning while stitching and having my coffee. Your projects are so pretty. Can t wait to see your progress on Cardinal points.

[@marylynnlucas3918]

Lovely spending time with you on this Saturday morning. No sign of sping here...we just got dumped on with over twelve inches. It does look nice all clean. Stitching on a Christmas stocking for my great nephew. A lot of out lining and half stitches with five strands of floss. A long time since I did that. Love all your wips.

[@owlbestitching8839]

I’ve never stitched with more than 4 strands as of yet. What count fabric are you using, if I may ask? I don’t even like stitching with 4, so I’d be getting knots constantly with 5! … lol

[@maureen8745]

I too stitch patterns that have been once favored but are no the must have. In fact I just finished a Dimensions from 1985 - "The First Flowers of Spring" with a day Lily a pansy a daffodil an iris and a tulip.

[@deehansen5490]

I started really cross stitching in the 80’s through Creative Circle too! I wasn’t a distributor but went to lots of parties. I had knitted before and did some crewel work but when I started counted cross stitch I was hooked and have never looked back! All your WIPs are really coming along well! Thanks for sharing your “C” container of designs. Some of them are still favorites! See you next time!

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks Dee. I was the same as you once I tried cross stitch I rarely do anything else. Have you watched this weeks video from the sunshine stitchers?

[@deehansen5490]

@@thenightlystitcher Yes!!! I'm so excited to win the Pencil Case! A rare occurrence for sure!

[@taraward3167]

Really enjoyed your chart showcase today! I really liked the one you showed from Owl House Stitching-“House With Cypresses”. I stopped the video and went right to Etsy and bought it along with two others of hers. “House With Fountain” and “Sampler Flowers and Birds #2”. I was not familiar with that designer. You sure enabled me today!

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you, I was not familiar with that designer until recently. I bought the tractor trailer with Santa and the train with Santa too. I have to go look at the ones you also bought. Get priced are so reasonable.

[@kathytansey2486]

Loved you video , so glad your vision is better since your surgery. I love that long flower pillow , beautiful colors and nice finishing!

[@susandow9711]

Hi Deana....I also had cataract surgery a few years ago...I got glasses that are clear on top and bifocals on the bottom...I hated taking them on and off...It was like a miracle when I discovered what I was missing...So glad to see you back! Your stitching is beautiful and I love the dying that you do...Keep up the good work!

[@jeanakimball5691]

Thank you for another great video! You are great company while I stitch😊. I really enjoyed the pattern parade of charts.❤ It is fun to see the old ones that still appeal after many years! The stitch you used to close your stitching is called a “ladder stitch”. It is a perfect one for hiding stitches and thread.👍

[@owlbestitching8839]

Loved all your shares! I have bearded irises, day lilies too. So glad Spring is here, but can’t wait for the weather to catch up cause it still feels like winter here in Northern California. ⛅️

[@donnabennett5106]

Hi Deana your flower pillow is beautiful as is the Bee drum,lots of lovely stitching projects coming along nicely,great charts,Thankyou for sharing 👍🪡🇳🇿❤️

[@susanwid2099]

Hi Deana! Glad to hear your eye surgery recovery continues to go well. I vote to keep on going through your charts. I enjoy seeing the pictures and I like listening to your stories of where you were when you bought it, why you bought it, etc. I like the progress on the Halloween Hijinx piece. I agree with you about the joy of seeing spring grass and flowers blooming. Too bad my area of Wisconsin got 6 inches of snow on top of our tulips bulbs that were starting to peek out of the ground!

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks for watching Susan. I hardly received any snow in mid Missouri this year. And I'm ok with that.

[@deborahbrown6061]

Hi Deanna and Tootie! I really like how you show your antique finds. I remember using a Steem iron and you're right- they are heavy! I have an expanding sewing basket. I love this basket and have had it for 35 years! Have a great week!

[@robinbunis6792]

Surprisingly I never heard of Creative Circle. It's not my age cause I got your beat by a few years. Love seeing Tootie, she's so sweet and affectionate. Please keep doing your chart parade. I've seen charts that I haven't seen before. See you in two!

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks Robin! I spent several days sorting my charts into categories. That was quit the process!!! I've had nothing but positive comments on showing my charts so I'm happy everyone is enjoying them.

[@renepainter7166]

I really enjoy seeing your chart collection. I remember Creative Circle! I went to several parties during the 1980's and did a lot of long stitch needlework back then. My oldest daughter was born in 1980! I started cross stitching in 1985. A friend and I used to get together at her house every Tuesday night for a break from husbands and children. We decided after about a month of that, that if we didn't do something else besides eat chocolate or cookies, we would gain a ton of weight, so she taught me how to cross stitch instead. 😃

[@thenightlystitcher]

My youngest daughter was also born in 80. Thanks for watching

[@radiante595]

Hi Deana. I love the way you finished Flowes in a row. I've been thinking about stitching The Color of Winter as well and seeing how your's is stitching up makes me want to do it even more. Hi Tudie. It's good to see you again as well!

[@conniekellett3051]

Hi Deana,just finished your flosstube😊 Loved it…I stitched the Color of Winter too, loved stitching it.. I’ve ordered Huckleberry Farm by the Blue Flower, I love their patterns. I also ordered 2 of the “year in the woods” the bear & the raccoon for my great grandchildren. My 3 yr old great granddaughter wanted the raccoon 😂😂 My daffodils are almost finished down here but my surprise Lilly’s are about a foot tall. I love the spring flowers. I found 2 new flosstubers that I love! Bonnie on Unfinished Stitches (she started out as Curley Girl Crafter) & The In Hand Stitcher. Have a good week😊

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks Connie! I will check them out.

[@nicolec2523]

Hi Deana - thanks for another lovely video. That gold thimble with the ridge around it is usually used in quilting. Because of the "rocking" motion of doing hand quilting, the ridge helps to keep the needle in place. I AM old enough to remember Creative Circle and I still have several of their patterns - some of which are WIP's from way back then!!! Thanks for the memory. Oh good grief - now I'm chanelling Bob Hope!! Vonna Pfeiffer has you tubes that are tutorials on all kinds of finishes including drums, etc. You should check her out. I do enjoy your chart parade. I think you have a good idea to sort by holiday.

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks Nicole, I didn't know what the ridge was for so now I know. I've watched vonna's tutorials and she is amazing. I still go back and watch them several times just to refresh my memory.

[@WendysWhimsicalStitches]

I was just wondering if you were doing a Flosstube soon and up popped your notification. 😄 Flowers In A Row is a lovely finish! I'm some years off from needing cataract surgery, but the middle aged deal of needing glasses to read almost anything is a real pain in the rear! I don't need glasses for distance, so I now have a pair of readers in every room of the house, my purse, etc. 😣 Hopefully your vision evens out. Happy spring and happy stitching!

[@jacquelineboyd1269]

Deana, I am working on cardinal points now and I was wondering what I was going to do about the wings. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm going to copy you. Great video. Love your flower finish. Very pretty. Have a great week

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks for watching. I do need to make a correction on the wings. I used 1 strand each of Buckeye scarlet and nutmeg. I said in my video I use Buckeye scarlett and woodsmoke.

[@lindamolloy4330]

You are one brave lady to tackle Halloween Hijack! Fun is not the word I would think of as it would take me years to finish. Love Santa’s village.

[@thenightlystitcher]

Lol! It has taken me years that's why I was so happy when stitch brat divided it into sections. I've met the monthly goals so far. I should have it finished by the end of September

[@janeseevers2274]

I always enjoy your flosstube. You share such interesting news and your stitches are delightful-loved your flower garden pillow. When I watched this morning you talked about a retreat in Orange Beach Al!!! Do you know if there is a retreat there every year and who puts it on? I’m very interested because I live very close and would like to attend if I can get in!

[@thenightlystitcher]

Anna Williamson is the lady that does the retreat in orange beach. Actually she does retreats in several locations. I believe the orange beach retreat is early Nov. This year. I won't be able to go because it's too late in the year for us to travel from Missouri. You might try googling retreats in orange beach to see if it pops up.

[@janeseevers2274]

@@thenightlystitcher Thank you for your help. Do you know how I can get in touch with Anna? I tried googling retreats in orange beach but only saw info on things that are past.

[@AlexisStJohn-xn7zz]

Hi: I'd like to know about this retreat in Orange Beach. I live half an hour from there and would enjoy attending it.

[@thenightlystitcher]

Dm me thur instagram and I'll give you some info on anna.

[@thenightlystitcher]

Alexis dm me thru Instagram and I'll give you info on anna.

[@LoriOrr-qp8fg]

Hi Deana, my husband had cataract surgery a couple years ago and has done very well without glasses, except for reading. He has worn glasses since he was 4 yrs old. I'm sure you will be doing just great very soon

[@thenightlystitcher]

It seems so weird not to be wearing glasses now.

[@karenrowell2180]

I always look forward to your videos…the flower finish is lovely. I just finished my March project while watching you….super pleased. I had cataract surgery also, my distance vision has settled for not wearing any glasses but I have three different strengths of cheaters for the different close work I do. I hope your eyes settle to your liking.

[@hollyarnold2910]

So fun to watch you with my coffee and stitching this morning. Love your spring pillow and can’t wait to see Cardinal Point and Santa’s Village finished. Love see your acquisitions from antique shops and as a knitter of many pairs of socks, we darn our hand knit socks! See you soon, feels like I already know you ❤

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you so much. I'm excited to meet you and Denise. I knitted some socks but am very much an amateur. Thanks for the support!❤️

[@BlackRibbonStitchStudio]

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[@kathyadams5294]

Hi Deana, I like seeing the older charts, so I vote for keep 'em coming. Your flower pillow is just wonderful! Hubs and I were out to antique stores yesterday, but I didn't find anything related to cross stitch or sewing. There were a couple of sewing baskets, one plastic, and one that was not in good condition. No sale. Last October I had cataract surgery, too. Because of having a stigmatism I needed to get a slight correction for distance and bifocals for reading. I wore glasses for over 60 years, so it was no big deal to get glasses again.

[@thenightlystitcher]

I think I'm going to be the same as you with the glasses. I don't like having to take them off and on. I have worn glasses for probably 50 yrs. So no big deal for me either. At least if I'm working outside and sweating I won't have to wear them to see. I hate that part of wearing glasses.

[@carolkistler8003]

Hi Deana! It was great seeing your new video, always look forward to them. Don't you just love the days you can just stitch all day with the furbabies by your side? Just an FYI, The Sew Sweet shop has just added a full line of Weeks Dye Works floss to the inventory and approximately 70 of Nashville market releases. Love my job!!Happy stitching, Carol from Brunswick

[@thenightlystitcher]

I really want to take a day and come to the shop. What days did you say you work?

[@carolkistler8003]

@@thenightlystitcher I work Tuesdays and Thursdays. Would love to meet you!!

[@hopevergin3218]

I love your hand I'd Fabrics maybe someday I'll be brave enough to do that

[@donnalabuda6931]

I hosted a Creative Circle party back in the 80s. I have a few of their frames still in the plastic that I've never used. I love seeing your charts. I like your variety of projects.

[@sandracopeland5649]

I just found your channel and I just ❤️it

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you Sandra. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to make new videos every 2 to3 weeks.

[@andreadixon3208]

Love your stitching and projects. I am enjoying the chart parade. I live in Nixa MO. Outside of Springfield. We have an active stitching group here if are ever near. I would love to meet up and stitch sometime.

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thank you Andrea for the invite. We usually don't get that far down in the southern part of the state but will keep it in mind! You never know!

[@annastaz1]

Glad to see you back

[@WhatstheSizzle]

Love that you collect sewing machines. I have a friend who has 12 sewing machines & four of them are treddle. R any of UR machines treddle (spell?). As always, love your videos. Keep stitching.

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes I have just 1 that is a treadle but I do have 2 that are hand crank. I love my vintage machines.

[@franceswinger727]

Nice to see you again. I was wondering if you are working on your Alphabet Blocks by Carriage House? You inspired me to get the pattern and start! I was doing mine the same way you were, with different colours around the words. I'd like to see your progress!

[@thenightlystitcher]

I did work on it earlier this year and then the other day I decided to get it back out. So tonight is day 4 for it. I will probably stitch one more night on it for a while.

[@nytahandmade]

Hello! minute 5:40 whose design please tell me?

[@thenightlystitcher]

It's called flowers in a row by Annalee Waite Designs. I just double checked and she does have a website. Just Google her name and it will pop right up.

[@nytahandmade]

@@thenightlystitcher thank you very much!

[@jeannegiebe2718]

Beautiful stitching! Could you tell me what scroll frame you use? Trying to decide if I need to transition from hoops due to arthritis in my hands and shoulders. Thank you in advance.

[@thenightlystitcher]

I have Kay's Creation scroll rods and lap stands. Also I have the ez stitch brand. I have an elan lap stand that I can use all my scroll sets and q snaps in. I stitch with both hands and also holding them with my hands make them hurt too.

[@heartfulhandworks24]

My husband just had it about 3 weeks ago and his eye is still changing. Love your spring pillow. I got my pre orders and bought a few more. I like your bracelets. Did you make them?

[@thenightlystitcher]

Thanks, I hope your husband is doing well with his surgery. Yes I did make my bracelets. I bought the beads at hobby lobby. They are made from paper by women in countries in need. I just strung them on elastic thread and tied a knot. Easy peasy!

[@jeannedraper3288]

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