Flosstube #21 (2024) - Celebrating 1 Year! WIP PARADE

Thank you so much for spending time with me today! I am so very grateful for the opportunity to connect with you and share my stitching journey. If you are a returning viewer, thank you for tuning back in. If you are new here, please accept a very warm welcome and I hope you enjoy stitching with me.
I cannot believe I have been filming videos for a year! This is amazing to me. I remember when Samantha first told me about Flosstube and I couldn’t quite believe it was a thing. One year later here I am, still creating videos for both your entertainment as well as my own.
Let us connect!
Email: [e-mail]
Instagram: @fibersandfloss
Ravelry: Fibersandfloss
Flosstubers Mentioned:
Samantha ‪@HyggeStitcher‬
Sarah ‪@ladyluganasarahvanwey3499‬
Macey ‪@quaintroseneedlearts1883‬
Andrew ‪@therunnerstitcher‬
Nicola ‪@nicolaparkman‬
Rebecca ‪@BeckStitchesEverything‬
Amber ‪@RogueMamaStitcher1‬
Karen ‪@TheStitchingOwl‬
Carmen ‪@cardamenpins‬
Barrie ‪@stitchfolk537‬
‪@TheTwoBayStitchers‬
Community Corner:
1) Stitchers at the Library, Surrey,BC. Please follow and dm @mamabear.stitching on IG for more information
2) Canada Chats, online Canada wide chat room on Saturdays. Please follow and dm/email Karen ‪@TheStitchingOwl‬ for more information.
3) @astitchers12daysofchristmas Please follow along on IG for more info re a virtual chrosas advent and the free Christmas pattern!
Patterns Mentioned:
1) Angel of Spring by Lavender & Lace, 32ct Smokey pearl by zweigart
2) Tree of Hope by Mirabilia, 32 ct natural brown linen by Zweigart
3) 100 Owls by Owl Forest Embroidery, 32 ct kit
4) n’Hollandsche Schone anno 1790 “Dutch Beauty” by Permin of Copenhagen, 40ct platinum Newcastle linen
5) Royal Games 1 by Mirabilia, 32ct optic white
6) Greenhouse of Oddities by Lola Crow, 28 ct Haunted Lugana by PTP
7) Treasure Island by Owl Forest Embroidery, 32 ct kit
8) Sweet Christmas Ornaments by Dimensions, Kit
9) Kringles by Little House Needleworks, 30ct Parisian Grey by Access Commodities
10) Symphony Bouquet by Design Works, Kit
11) Christmas Eve Couriers Collection: Donner by Nora Corbett, 32ct Smokey pearly
12) Peacock Tapestry by Teresa Wentzler, 25 ct mushroom lugana
13) 8 Biscornu by Modern Folk Embroidery, 40 ct light grey
14) Poison Pixies: Thistle by Nora Corbett on 32 ct Olive green by Wichelt
15) celestial Dragon by Teresa Wentzler 28 count Christmas Red Jobelan
16) Inspired by Nature by Quaint Rose Needlearts 40 ct seaweed and Duxbury both by Fox & Rabbit
17) Newcastle Bouquet Biscornu by Teresa Kogut, 40ct Newcastle linen
18) Dino Hoops by Stitchrovia (on Etsy), ?fabric
19) Fairy Idyll by Mirabilia OOP, 32 ct Mirage by PTP
20) Frog by Hoops & Crosses, 18ct black Aida #frazzledfrogsal hosted by Amber ‪@RogueMamaStitcher1‬ and @the.xstitch.files
21) Bumblebee (free on website) by Mirabilia, 32 ct natural brown linen
22) Bluebeards Princess by Mirabilia, 32 ct laurel linen by Wichelt
23) Parkmans Workshop by Nicola Parkman 40ct Tin Roof by WDW
24) Ukrainian Eggs by Laura J. Perin designs 18 ct brown linen mono canvas
25) Maple Leaf Montage by Lynne Nicoletti, 40 ct Putty by WDW
26) Canadian Tier by Erin Elizabeth Designs, 1x1 on 32 ct vintage country mocha
27) A Royal holiday by Mirabilia 32ct Chestnut linen
28) Santa’s midnight Ride by Dimensions 18ct navy Aida
29) Lammegien Pot 1852 by Modern Folk Embroidery, 40 ct vintage country mocha
30) Elizabeth Furniss 1836 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers, 56ct cockleshell by Tabby Cat
31) Under the Garland Moonlight by Fibers & Floss, 40ct vintage country mocha
32) Earthdancer by Butternut Road 32ct prairie grain by Wichelt
33) Turkey Day by Cottage Garden Samplings on 40 ct mallow by Zweigart
34) Autumn Quakers by Rosewood Manor, 32 ct Duobloon by PTP
35) Halloween Cat by Satsuma Street, 32ct lugana in Blueberry by Fiber on a Whi
36) Otono by Satsuma Street 28 ct white cashel by zweigart
37) A Christmas Gathering by Fibers & Floss, 40 ct Duxbury by Fox & Rabbit
Thank you so much for choosing to share your time with me. I hope I’ve inspired you to pull out your WIPs and see what you should stitch next.
❤️A.
#crossstitch #xstitch #flosstube #embroidery #canvaswork #lavenderandlace #mirabilia #noracorbett #angelofspring #treeofhope #owlforestembroidery #dutchbeauty #greenhouseofodditiessal #dimensions #kringles #littlehouseneedlework #christmasevecouriers #teresawentzler #modernfolkembroidery #quaintroseneedlearts #teresakogut #frazzledfrogsal #fairyidyll #bluebeardsprincess #laurajperin #handsacrossthesea #erinelizabethdesigns #lammegienpot1852 #elizabethfurniss1836 #underthegarlandofmoonlight #turkeyday #cottagegardensamplings #butternutroad #rosewoodmanor #autumnquaker #satsumastreet #achristmasgathering #foxandrabbit #earthdancer #wipparade

[@RosieintheRockies]

So cozy to watch you talk about all your WIPs while stitching at the tail end of a snowstorm in cold Colorado. Thanks for sharing, as always. ❤

[@lindapearson3340]

All your stitching is so beautiful and I love how you can stitch on all different kinds of fabrics. Your youngest child is so thoughtful to make and bring you lunch. I also love how he names your projects. He is very unique with the names. Congratulations on your 1 year on FlossTube. Where does the time go. Thanks for showing us all your WIP's that you have done in 1 year. Happy Stitching.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for the lovely comment! He is such a character and I love his creativity :)

[@StitchingAndTeaWithB.]

I enjoyed your WIP Parade. Loved seeing all of your beautiful stitching. Loved seeing your start on Winston! Congratulations on your one year anniversary!🎉

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks! Winston is going to be a fun one to stitch.

[@connietatar7536]

Wonderful and enjoyable flosstube! I always love to see what you are stitching on!

[@9001012]

Erica I am such a big admirer of your work. You are a true artist in so many ways. I believe if there were awards for Best of Needlework 2024 you would come in 1st Place ! 🏆 🥇🥇🥇

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh you’re too kind! Thank you for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!

[@karenjones256]

Congratulations on one year of Flosstube! I for one have thoroughly enjoyed every episode. I’m so glad you are hosting @astitcher12daysofchristmas again!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you Karen for following along on this journey. It makes me happy to hear you have been enjoying the episodes :)

[@ShastaStitches]

Yay for 1 year! I have really enjoyed your videos and your stitching. Your Owl Forrest is beautiful and so unique! Hope to keep watching for years to come! ❤

[@stavroulak.503]

Congratulations on the 1 year Flosstube 🎉 I enjoy a lot watching your videos and I hope you enjoy making them so you will continue making them 🥰 Thanks also for the WIP parade I always enjoy seeing your projects! They are all very beautiful and many of them quite special 😃 Looking forward to seeing you again 😍🧵🪡

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@maltesemom]

Congratulations on one year Arica. You have such beautiful work. I can't wait to see them progress and your new starts in 2025.

[@karinmonnich3310]

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

[@victoriasembroideryart]

Arica your WIP parade is amazing 😍 I enjoyed your video🤗 Thanks ❤ Your design is so lovely 😍 Can’t wait for release 🌸

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! I hope you love the design as much as I do.

[@feidie64]

Donner is gorgeous! Happy 1 year!! ❤

[@lizanderson1475]

Thank you for a year of wonderful stitching ☺

[@sonjadevenney2524]

Love the pattern you created. I hope you release it. You have had a great stitching year.

[@dianelegace4846]

Great wip parade. Really enjoyed your projects and finishes. The patterns you designed are beautiful. Feeling very inspired.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks so much, I am excited to share them with you :)

[@hannamansfield2894]

I LOVE your Kringles...actually, I LOVE all...lol....but I especially like the fabric choice on this project. Love the one over one on Fairy Idyl. That is quite the promise to keep there young lady...lol... Thanks for the show. Always lovely seeing all the things and hearing all the plans.

[@kjmstitches]

Congrats on 1 year and what fabulous stitching! Loved the video!!!

[@KathysQuiltsandStitching]

I love my Book of Days too! It's a wonderful stitchy journal of the year. Congrats on a year of flosstube! Loved the review video!

[@bethanyrutta2377]

Wonderful stitches!! I love them all! 😊

[@verasstitchingcorner]

That was a very fun wip parade! Excellent stitching company :)

[@trishamiles2791]

I absolutely loved this video. Stitch what you love!

[@susanacevedo3552]

HiAerica…thanks for a lovely wip/finishes parade…i just put my first stitches in royal games😁…happy stitching Cheers!

[@barbiejobonnett7473]

A wonderful first year of Floss Tube. Thanks for sharing all the projects you have worked on. I was stitching this afternoon with a friend who was working on Laura Perrin's Pumpkin House. Laura is a great designer and her pieces are so well put together. Now I'm headed over to instagram to sign up for Stitcher's 12 Days of Christmas!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Yes she has some fun designs for sure and I like how they stitch up rather quickly and challenge your brain to think differently as many of the stitches are layered etc. I’m excited for the advent! Thank you for following along :)

[@NatsThreadedTales]

Congrats on your 1st year FlossTube anniversary and here's to many more 🥂

[@denisejeffries2675]

Hearing your youngest child call your stitching beautiful was EVERY 🥹🫶

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Right?? That made my heart melt too!

[@DeboraCarrollStitcher]

Happy 1 Year Anniversary! 🎉

[@tracyshrode9047]

Congratulations 🎉 on your year Anniversary

[@colleenmclellan5467]

I loved the update what wonderful stitching

[@loriclarke2931]

Beautiful pieces. Treasure Island is on my laptop waiting for me to get around to it. Ty for the WIP Parade. 🇨🇦

[@bethliotta267]

Congratulations!! I enjoy your videos so much and have learned a lot and tried some new things! Can't wait to see what you show us and share with use in the next year!!!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words!

[@StitchinwLoo]

Congrats on a year!!!! I really enjoy watching you showcase all of your gorgeous designs! That 🐸 pattern u finished is too cool! The second u showed it, of course i ran to etsy cuz, u know, enabling and i dont have enough to stitch 😜😂 everyone needs a good snarky stitch and it really sums up my life sometimes 😉🙃 Omg i love your 🎅 dimensions kit! Super colorful! Im the same way i cant do stitch blocks either, my brain just wont let me park or not try to find symbols to continue the color- i guess im more of a cross country, or typewriter method stitcher lol Happy stitching arica! Gorgeous work! 🐈‍⬛🪡❤️

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you like the frog. He was definitely one of my faves to stitch!

[@AmniconStudio]

All the beautiful WIPs! 💗. Happy anniversary! Until recently I had no idea there were so many themes for each month. I agree on "Stitching what you love," though. 🙂

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Right? Stitching what you love is the best way to go!

[@HapHazardous]

Congratulations on your milestone! It's been a very full year because you've shared so much content--regular flosstubes, Flosstubeversity (?), SALs, cabin stitching with Samantha, etc! We've been very spoiled and I'm not complaining a bit. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful works, your knowledge, and your expertise. BTW, I just watched the first flosstube from Cross Stitch Kim. I know you like to support the Canadian cross stitch community so you might want to check her out.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! I will check her out :)

[@BeckStitchesEverything]

Thank you so much for sharing - I’m inspired to pull out some projects that I haven’t worked on in a while. ❤

[@verawhitehead89]

Congratulations! Love watching you! Your pattern is stuning, I hope you get to release it. You have a talent! And hello from hot Houston TX

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate the support! It’s not hot here, we are definitely enjoying the cooler weather!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thanks so much for your shoutout and kind words for Lilly of the Woods! I am really so happy with how she turned out! You have SO many excellent projects and I love watching your channel and progress on them! Congrats on 1 year and happy stitching for many more!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much, seriously, she will be my next Mira purchase so THANK YOU!

[@mamabear.stitching]

Thanks for the mention Arica and congratulation on 1 year of flosstube!🎉 Loved seeing all your wips and finishes together in one video.

[@DjaliStitches]

love your WIP parade

[@shelleywilkins9339]

Congratulations on your first year! I have been educated,entertained and throughly inspired. Your work is stunning! Have you thought about a flat fold for your reindeer? You could either hang them up or stand them up on a sideboard.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you Shelley :) Personally I’m not a fan of flat folds however I am considering stitching my 3 fav and making them into 1 wall hanging..,

[@RachelCunningham-ut9ks]

what an amazing finish of that frog!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you!

[@mindyjensen6356]

What a wonderful year of all things stitchy goodness from you, Arica 😍 I love how you are always finding ways to build our community and connection. Beautiful WIPs!

[@LowanaJ]

Your designing is beautiful

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! I’m having a lot of fun exploring all the different design elements.

[@denisehill7769]

Wow, love your progress on the Peacock! the corner square is just beautiful. I've taken a very short break from my PT (have almost completed two pages, yay!) to work on my Chatelaine, and I realised I had learned a couple of things from working on the Peacock. Firstly, that stitching all those pears and leaves and so on has helped me to "stitch mindfully"...by which I mean that I have had to go slow, concentrate on the one small area at a time, and just embrace the process. The amount of fractional stitches has helped with my work on the Chatelaine, and I'm now finding that I read the pattern more carefully, and I count a lot better too. I absolutely love both of them (the Chat is the Marie Antoinette Caleidoscope) and while I'm missing my Miras, I'm enjoying pushing myself a bit. I would also like to pass on some stitchy wisdom that my stitchy friend and I go by....that we do this because it's a pleasure, not a chore, and you don't have to work on something if you're not feeling it! Thank you for the video - have a great day :) xxx

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

I couldn’t agree more! There’s definitely a different process to a TW and a Chat, but worth experiencing if you want to really get into the process of stitching :)

[@denisehill7769]

@@FibersandFlossCanada It's given me confidence to try new techniques too. At the ripe old age of 61 I finally feel like a proper grown-up stitcher :D

[@hannamansfield2894]

Congratulations Arica.....the community is so lucky to have you here.

[@muezzus2626]

I totally agree with you regarding Owl Forest Embroidery floss. I stitched one (Raspberry Summer) trying to do my own DMC variegated conversion and HATED how it turned out lol! (I did finish it and gift it to someone who loved it so it worked out). I recently completed Moon Deer using their brand of floss, with 2 other patterns of theirs waiting to start with their thread. No regrets. They usually have 20% off sales that help subsidize the painful shipping cost.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh I’ve never seen a sale - that’s great news! I know for me in Canada it’s the duty and import fees, last time we placed a large order between 4 stitchers and our duty was 70%!!! But still worth it 🙃

[@jamesthephstitcher]

Congratulations on your 1 year in flosstube. Enjoyed your WIP PARADE. Happy stitchinh

[@lee-annbender5515]

Happy 1st year of Floss Tube!

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Yay! Congratulations on 1 year and your channel is doing great. Happy Stitching.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me ☺️

[@tamimorgan1487]

Beautiful stitching! Thank you for sharing! Happy Stitching!

[@maryfrenzke5793]

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving coming up! I hope that you are off❤❤ Also love your dappling into creating your own design!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to share more about the design process.

[@paulashelgren5696]

I stitched this year's ago, I put it down for a few years all I had left to do is that part in the back of her. I finally picked it up to finish her, my finger touched the sued and it crumbled in small pieces, I took the suede off, and found a overdyed floss and used that for the fringe.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

OMG!!!! What?? That’s insane! I wonder what I should do. Did you wash yours prior to it crumbling?? Do you know if other stitchers had this happen??

[@paulashelgren5696]

@@FibersandFlossCanada No I did not wash it, I had it stored in a safe place. Took it out started to work on it, touched the suede with my pinky and it crumbled

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

@ that is so disheartening. I will have to ask on my flosstube if anyone else has experienced this… thank you for the heads up

[@AmniconStudio]

@@FibersandFlossCanada I think I saw a comment on SharkyStitcher's most recent flosstube where the commenter said their suede disintegrated, too. :-(. I was not happy to read that one.

[@Threadgremlins]

Wooo❤❤❤

[@Craftydoseofquilts]

I just bought lily of the woods, too. I saw it on the runner stitchers channel, as well. I LOVE this one. I already started 9 Mira’s though. Can I do 1 more?? I loved your WIP parade.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh yes you can lol!

[@DebbieBuckland]

I have just bought from a destash the Peacock Tapestry by Teresa Wentzler. not sure when i will start it but not daunted by the "specialist stiches" which to me is normal embroidery stitches. i am an embroiderer first and cross stitch is are lovely plain stitch that you can do beautiful things with

[@lisawhittaker5680]

Unfortunately Owl Forest don't post everywhere. I tried to buy the kit for a couple of projects but they don't ship to Australia. Wonderful stitching. Wish my family would make me lunch 😂.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh really?? I didn’t know that… I’m sorry to hear that as well… thank you for tuning in today :)

[@lindaromar2824]

I really enjoyed seeing your review. I wonder - do you consider where you will place each FO when choosing something to stitch or do you just stitch what you want and figure out what to do with it when you are finished?

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh I stitch what I LOVE and consider placement ltr. Some of my stitches I know I will never hang on my wall. One instagrammer put all the beautifully stitched pieces in her girlie closet and I love that idea for piece that don’t fit with the decor…

[@sarah_out_of_office]

Many congratulations on your flosstube anniversary! Yours was among the first channels I saw when I (re) started stitching in August. I’m about to start my first Mirabilia which will be Royal Games I. When you backstitched the edges of the card did you do single stitches or cover several squares of the pattern in one go with a longer line? I can’t decide which would be best. I look forward to seeing your work in the coming year.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! Right, I had the same dilemma and I did it both ways but decided the 1 stitch at a time looked better than longer stitches. I put it on a 17x17 qsnap and did the border in one go with the fabric quite taut. Good luck!

[@sarah_out_of_office]

@ thank you so much for your reply. It’s truly appreciated.

[@TheStitchingOwl]

Thank you so much for bringing Canada Chats to everyone’s attention….i love the logo you made. Someone finished beading a Nora reindeer at Stitch North. We missed you…I hope to meet you in person another time. 🦉🧵🍂🍁

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

You are welcome! Unfortunately I have company today but I am hoping to join in on the next one :) I hope you guys have a good turnout today! I’m sad to have missed you too, your pics look like it was a lot of fun 🤩 I’m sure we will meet soon :)

[@sharonmcdonnell9410]

I recently found you and love your flosstubes. I would like to get a “book of days” like yours. Where can I find one?

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Welcome! I’m happy to hear you are enjoying the episodes :) If you are in Canada I would order the book from Traditional Stitches. In the States many stores sell the book, most common being 123 stitch and they are just arriving in shops now :)

[@sharonmcdonnell9410]

@@FibersandFlossCanada thank you.

[@kathycullenstern9652]

So many beautiful projects. Love your red design. Have you watched Comfort Stitching? She is working on Bridget Powers. Check out her progress.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh yes I do :) I have chatted with Jackie about BP and my plans to start her Jan 01 :) thanks for tuning in today!

[@gryphonstitcher]

Oh no, I had no idea Peacock Tapestry was one of The Worst! It's been a challenge getting it into MarkupRXP, that should have been a clue 😂

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Anything worth doing isn’t easy… don’t let this hold you back. It’s a great piece that will help you develop your stitching :)

[@fancypants6697]

Your design looks great so far! I am not on Instagram so I can’t follow you. Is there another way? You do a great job on your videos and your projects!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Of course! When I release it, just email me :)

[@jylromain6439]

100 Owls is one of my WIPS but I didn't buy the kit. Just the chart. I changed all the floss to Weeks. I don't have any pink or blue in mine. My chart looks a little different from yours as to the colors of the corner owls. Mine show as brown. I wonder if they changed it. I've had mine quite some time.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh really?? This is super interesting to me as my GF and I have the same one and we are both like, what? Pink and blue??? I’d love to see a pic of your chart if you are comfortable with that? Or knowing what brown they suggest in place of that pink and blue… if you could, would you email me at [e-mail]

[@thelmaelkjar2475]

Hi there I want to know where you get your fabrics & patterns I got mine at 123stitch USA but the exchange is costing so much I am on Vancouver Island BC. Thanks

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

I still order out of the states, mainly. Recently I’ve placed a couple order through traditional stitches as they carrier some of the nice fabrics etc but the cost is more and it takes a lot longer for them to package/ship your order so it’s 50/50…

[@sharonmcdonnell9410]

What makes a sampler a Quaker sampler?

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

This is a great question! I have wondered this as well. What I do know is that Quaker samplers usually feature a slender Roman alphabet with no V. There’s usually a meandering vine border and the pattern itself is usually different from right to left (no mirrored images). The frequently picture florals, bee skips and birds. They were typically stitched in cotton and not silk.

[@Iowacrossstitcher]

Just found your channel. I very much enjoyed your WIP parade. Do you use qsnaps or hoop?

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh lovely! I hope you’re enjoying it. My most favourite way to stitches in hand. I also use a Q snap in a floor frame and sometimes I’ll use a hoop if I am travelling or just want something really light. I really love a nurge frame however, I’ve stopped using them because the lines they create in the fabric.