Flosstube #24 Sewing Method, Stitching in hand, Railroading Cross Stitch, New Stitch Along | FQS

[@sandersida]

I love the new stitch along, I might have to get another job to support my cross stitching obsession! I haven't cross stitched in about 20 years.........It's good to be back. Thanks Kimberly

[@loraineleuschke4186]

You are so full of energy and mental acuity, I try to mimic your confidence. I like the fact that you speak your mind but you do it nicely.

[@sandralicher2106]

Truly enjoyed your video and all of them. I love your SAL because you actually 'stitch along' plus I like that you tell us what you'll be stitching next. I might be a little OCD too. I tried ordering the kit but you're out so I am already behind! LOL! I've loved your Stitch Maynia podcasts and getting to know you as a real person behind FQS has made a big difference in my purchasing decisions as opposed to other fabric stores. You are one smart cookie and you are so genuine.....a real sweetie. I can say that as I'm old enough to be your Mother! LOL! Thank you so much for your podcasts of all kinds. Also, thank you for the instruction on railroading. I never knew about that and I think it will definitely help my stitches look more even. Your stitching is beautiful. Have a great week and all your staff too! You have the best customer service!

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Thank you

[@carlenehall2979]

One reason your threads are twisting up so badly is the way you are pulling them apart. Take one thread and pull it slowly straight out from the others while you hold the others in your opposite hand. Makes for less stress on the thread.

[@terryblair966]

The new kits and notions ❤ are very cute. This is an ❤older video so don't if this exists? ❤. Lori'❤ house is beautiful. The❤ flag is really nice.❤. I cover the picture with museum glass it protects the stitched picture and is non-glare. I really like it. Thanks everyone for taking the time to explain stitching/and show projects.

[@craftykat1634]

Oh boy, ordered the Quaker Flag and floss floss and more floss, and a few more patterns. You are really giving me lots of choices between quilting and cross stitch. Thank you...yes you are enabling, but I’m loving it. TTFN, happy stitching.

[@margm4]

Love the mottled fabrics. You’re so inspirational Kimberley. Lots to watch and learn from. Thanks 🇦🇺😊

[@jeanjankovich9779]

Hi Kimberly! Like the new products! Glad you have stocked all the Colorworks floss!

[@sharonolsen6579]

by about 35:37 I decided your scissors are just in there multiplying .. ; ] It's almost like a comedy sketch.. I got quite a good laugh when the 5th pair showed up.. : D

[@momgrandma5496]

You have a great laugh. : ) The Glitter House magnets, so cute, hope they are still available when I can purchase some. Thanks so much for showing us the railroad method in different directions.

[@sharonshergold2372]

Yes cats paws please.. thanks for brings all of us who used to cross stitch back to this relaxing hobby. RE: the quilting part of your business, all your knowledge really helps us new quilters. The sew alongs are wonderful as there are times when I have to see process more than once 🤦‍♀️ have you ever considered a weekend quilting retreat with you and Lori ??

[@vickythatcher]

I loved this video on hand stitching ... it was up close where u could really see what u were doing... can’t wait to get the kit

[@Hexagonstitches]

A method to keep track when stitching long rows is to just stitch the first half of the stitch and then cross every 10th st. On your return trip you just skip that stitch that is already crossed

[@angelastoutenger7944]

I'm behind in watching FQS Flosstube but love your method to keep track of stitching long rows. Will have to try this...if I remember...for the SAL on Lori Holt's Sew She Did. Definitely will come in handy when stitching the sewing machine.

[@Hexagonstitches]

Angela Stoutenger can’t remember where I learnt it but it’s very useful

[@PSmith-mi6te]

This was a perfect introduction for me to learn how to cross stitch! Thank you!

[@trudythomas5036]

I have gone in to request to be notify for the Quaker flag sew along kit. Thanks for sharing everything

[@lindagillespie6556]

Awwwww, can we ever get a peek of what has to be your beautifully decorated home?

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thank you for your posting...appreciate the information on your stitching and what you have in stock on FQS😊

[@grandmastraw]

This video was fabulous. I learned so much about railroading and using fancy floss. Thanks so much. I ordered the kit for the sew along and am excited to start.

[@katiechilson174]

If you stitched from right edge of design to award the left would you be able to use the sewing method without reaching under your project?

[@rebeccamills4673]

This video was full of great projects, notions and tips! Just like quilting, I have a "stash" of cross stitch linen, so I usually just purchase the pattern and use what fabric I have. I have used hand dyed floss, but mostly on projects I frame. When making a pillow or wall hanging, I want to be able to wash it, if necessary, so I like using DMC floss because it is colorfast. That is my "go to" floss. I do use Cosmo, which is variegated and colorfast, on most of my embroidery projects. Kimberly, since you are trying new things, you should try linen on one small project. I like stitching on all kinds of fabric, but have to use magnifying glasses now. Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@MICHIGANGAL007]

Loved this so I ordered my first cross stich with the kit. Super excited. ❤❤❤

[@craftykat1634]

Kimberly, tiny suggestion for holding the strands of thread that are separated from the skein, but not in your needle. Take a small piece of felt with you, or the small Lori Holt board and put the thread in it, it won’t crawl away in the night or get caught up in something. I made a little 5x8 piece I keep with each project.

[@GB-kl5lp]

I love to watch you cross stitching

[@christinac.2477]

Great video! Just a tip, hold your floss between your thumb and forefinger, like a pinch. Then pull one strand up and out of the bunch. I use to pull mine apart like you do and discovered this other method on youtube somewhere. What a difference it makes!

[@carolscrafty]

I just ordered my pattern and floss. Looking forward to doing this stitch along. Hoping to be all caught up by next week.

[@christinalaska]

So glad to have found you through Priscilla and Chelsea!!

[@slim1one]

Love your flosstube videos! Thank you for showing that gorgeous frame for Quilter's Cottage and providing the link. I'm purchasing it on amazon.ca

[@NonniMcMac]

I am finally working on Sew She Did and so appreciated the tip you gave during the SAL about outlining. I do that on everything now! It takes some concentration to make sure you get the stitches in the right place ask around, but once that border is stitched, it's a cinch to fill it in.

[@lupehawk5930]

I made that same pillow for my granddaughter last year! Love the new stitch along, but I have too many projects on the fire now. Will watch enviously!

[@GIL3969]

Very beginner question. I just found your wonderful videos. So so helpful!! Question why you didn’t start the piece in the middle?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello GIL3969! You can start your pattern wherever you want.

[@GIL3969]

@@FatQuarterShopFlossTube do you have a video explaining that? How do you know how far over to start? Can you explain more?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

We will have a video on August 30th!

[@GIL3969]

@@FatQuarterShopFlossTube I just got my cross stitch university starter kit in the mail. So excited to start!!! So does the class start August 30th? What time and is it once a week?

[@dayleblecke2549]

Great video! I just love these. And so excited about the new stitch along. On the notification list 😊

[@tarafell6301]

Best tutorial yet. I use a hybrid system too so that I can railroad. It often depends on the floss and how it behaves. I’m stitching a flag now with great rows of red, but the white just doesn’t lie the same, so I stab.

[@donnadorman6673]

Kimberly, Never admit you're late stitching Easter or Spring.... say you're Early for next year!!!! LOL!! Thanks for sharing. Great video! Happy Stitching ~~ Donna

[@melaniecall]

I’m so excited! I’m signed up for Chalkful Club!

[@looseends1258]

So sad that there were no more kits! Signed up for the email alert, so I am hoping to get one :). I would love the kit to try “fancy floss” for the first time.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Should be back very soon. Waiting on floss to be dyed.

[@joogle3328]

Thank you so much for the close ups! 😊👍

[@zanzibarr4122]

Hello. Love your videos. I did not see a link for the magnifying glasses or light that you clip to your glasses….. thank you.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Zanzibarr! Here is a link to the 3-IN-1 Clip-On LED Lights - www.fatquartershop.com/3-in-1-clip-on-led-lights-vivilux

[@BuckeyeCrossStitcher]

I put an order in today and filled up my Wish List! These videos are hazardous to my wallet! But I NEED it all!! I love to use the needle nannies on the Bees Knees Book Stand!

[@pattyestep6166]

When will you begin Quaker flag. I may be behind

[@conniekainer1233]

Everything always sells out before I can get home from work, watch flosstube and order. Gotta get on the notify list. Great flosstube today

[@annnoraconte6112]

You can use a empty dental floss container instead of scissors to cut your thread.

[@maryhurd963]

Love the colors So cute cafe ole is beautiful Cat prints cool.

[@margaretkutscher5236]

I enjoy stitching both.

[@craftykat1634]

Your Chantilly pattern stitch area on 14 count is 4.66 by 7.5 so to that you add for your desired piece. If framing suggest additional 3 inches in both direction. If your matting add the 3inched in both sides so 5+6 = 11 inches, 8 +6 = 14, so 11 by 14. If your making a pillow you don’t need that much all around.

[@bonitaharms9429]

Love the new stitching fabrics. Oh no, my pocketbook is getting smaller!!!

[@tracyj4439]

Enjoyed the show! Very informative! Thanks!

[@SewingBecca]

Yes, cat paw fabric too please.

[@ejuneh]

I found using a pen on very edge of fabric to make a small mark every 10 squares is very helpful

[@carlenehall2979]

Elaine H If you are doing your half stitches in one direction and then coming back to cross and make the x, every 10th stitch make it a full x.

[@vlr61]

Thank you so much for the videos. I thoroughly enjoy them and have learned so much. Can you tell me what the yellow scissors are that you had in the bag? Thank you.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

www.fatquartershop.com/omnigrid-4-needlecraft-scissors

[@debbiesezhi]

What can you use if you are using white fabric and have white snowflakes, or snowman?

[@brendajos]

Something glittery? You could use something very slightly gray-ish too so it stands out a little more. But i would definitely use something metallic or glittery so it will sparkle a little....but that's just what i do. :)

[@carlenehall2979]

You can backstitch around the object in a light gray and that will make the object stand out.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Depending on the white of your fabric you can use an off-white like DMC 3865 to help it stand out. You can also try a tarnished/variegated thread like one from Classic Colorworks such as #CCT-044 or #CCT-125. The variegation helps add dimension to your pattern. Thanks, Brenda and Carlene, for the great suggestions!

[@ejuneh]

I want to make the pillow on your couch!!!

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Get the pattern here! kzbin.info?event=comments&stzid=UgwBNs4nApHr3q9Wrpd4AaABAg.8uxbU7PsLeY8uxdVikAt14&redir_token=qgIgqQVOrkBsWQe-Zpz9gQeWVDJ8MTU1ODAxODE5N0AxNTU3OTMxNzk3&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fatquartershop.com%2Ffarm-girl-vintage-flower-downloadable-pdf-quilt-pillow-pattern

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks Kimberly/Staff❤️

[@tpot2003]

Thank you so much for having sets of the Frosty Friends and others. If we order the set, is there a way to get all the threads at once in a kit, or is it better to order individually? Is there a possibility to have the buttons in a kit, as well?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Call us at 1-866-826-2069 and they call pull the thread for you

[@craftykat1634]

Kimberly, are you considering a cross stitch box of the month, like the sew sampler? Or maybe a pattern and floss of the month?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

We have a cross stitch fabric club and the Chalk Full club. If we do a thread club what colors would interest you. We aren’t doing a Sew Sampler style club

[@craftykat1634]

Fat Quarter Shop Flosstube maybe a seasonal thing, like now I’m looking at fall things so they will be done in time. So collecting some patterns and threads. I’m a couple months I’ll start som winter, Christmas things. Christmas I’ll start spring and Easter, April I’ll start patriotic and summer things. So once a quarter, not every month. So enjoying Kimberly’s Maynia videos, it’s fun to have it playing, while I stitch in the evening. Can’t wait to see her finishes.

[@craftykat1634]

Fat Quarter Shop Flosstube mason jars, I’m going to get the patterns, and will buy floss I need, but I prefer linen so will be using my stash for them. Had to think long and hard about it but I know I wouldn’t use the Aida, so passing on the club.

[@deborahryan9326]

My needle minder is usually my shirt or the cross stitch fabric when I put it up for the day. I was interested in the stitch along, but I don't really like the pattern.

[@pattyestep6166]

This is Sept 30 2019. When will.you start a new stitch along

[@barbaracollins-miller3411]

Do you do the railroad on everything or just with the Fancy Floss? I watch all your videos and have never seen you do railroad..tks..i love your videos...

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

I railroad most of the time in any thread

[@lauratyler591]

I just started watching your channel because I didn’t know you existed until Priscilla and Chelsea introduced you. I love the Flag Stitchalong chart, and love to stitch with fancy floss. How much is just the chart? This is something I will need to do. Bye for now. I’ll be in touch! 😊🙋🏼 🐝 ❤️🇺🇸💙 🇺🇸 ❤️🇺🇸💙 🐝

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hi Laura! The Quaker Flag chart is $4.98 by itself. You can find it here: www.fatquartershop.com/quaker-flag-cross-stitch-pattern-the-stitcherhood We do our best to keep all relevant links in the description box, but we're here to help if you need to find something!

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hi Laura! The Quaker Flag chart is $4.98 by itself. You can find it here: www.fatquartershop.com/quaker-flag-cross-stitch-pattern-the-stitcherhood We do our best to keep all relevant links in the description box, but we're here to help if you need to find something!

[@robbiebowie6505]

Love the flower pillow . Where can I get the pattern?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hi Robbie! You can find the Farm Girl Vintage Flower Pillow pattern here: www.fatquartershop.com/farm-girl-vintage-flower-downloadable-pdf-quilt-pillow-pattern

[@sandywilson4872]

What kind of needle threader do you use. Ive spent so much money on threaders they either dont work or they tear up quickly. Tia

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

I use this one. www.fatquartershop.com/clover-embroidery-needle-threader

[@kshockey154]

Just recently in last couple months have been introduced to your channels. I love both the quilting and the cross stitch. I have a question that has nothing to do with either. Kimberly’s nails are always so pretty. I have to ask what color the pink is that she has on in this video? But seriously. Your channel inspires me to get things done. And teaches this old dog new tricks. Thank you for your time 😊

[@sherylmurchison2715]

Would love cat paw print Aida cloth!

[@peggy1046]

Heard about your lives from Chelsea and Priscilla. Fabulous.

[@mariamcphail]

Looks like we have something in common..... I'm the other one who always gets told to put her stuff under the seat on the plane! :D And I just thought of a question: Any chance you will carry any patriotic but Canadian patterns (assuming there are some available) for those of us not interested in the American ones?

[@kaysmith4558]

What does railroading do or what is the purpose?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Kay! Kimberly discussed railroading in this weeks livestream. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3OUloSDiJmkecU

[@melniee2551]

Does railroading make it harder to pull the stitches out if you make a mistake?

[@suekay5353]

Melnie E I am railroading for the first time and yes, at least for me, it is more difficult to pull out mistakes

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Railroading is the same to pull out as regular stitches

[@beckyacosta3241]

Where do you buy your plastic bags?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

We will be selling them soon

[@gtcoursey]

Are you going to put links for the stitch-along products to order?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hi Gaila! You can find the Quaker Flag Cross Stitch Kit here: www.fatquartershop.com/quaker-flag-cross-stitch-kit and the Quaker Flag Cross Stitch Pattern by itself here - www.fatquartershop.com/quaker-flag-cross-stitch-pattern-the-stitcherhood We will have more kits ready starting next week! You can select "Notify me when this product is in stock" for the kit to make sure you know when you can order!

[@deborahryan9326]

Gaila Coursey ee

[@darleenbumgardner5179]

Brenda Gervais twin peaks primitives are 2 that use color charts.

[@jenniferwilkinson7407]

Hi do you send to Australia?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Yes

[@debiabshier7208]

Cat paw fabric please!!

[@nancylanders5086]

With Thy Needle and Thread patterns are in color. For the person who asked this on the podcast

[@ejuneh]

Did you not railroad when going down?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Yes

[@katiechilson174]

Sorry- I asked that question before you got to the bottom!

[@ejuneh]

Why railroading?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Railroading helps keep stitches straighter

[@kimezman8697]

Kimberly, enjthe video 😊

[@terrirego9279]

It's not letting me order the Quaker flag kit 😞

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hi Terri! We will have more kits ready starting next week! You can select "notify me when in stock" and you will know when you are able to place your order!

[@terrirego9279]

@@FatQuarterShopFlossTube thank you 😊

[@jenniferleetucker1841]

What a shame that the stitch along is a patrionic piece it just means other stitchers from other countries won't participate

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

We have another one stating in June!