Flosstube 258 - A Jeannette Douglas Specialty Stitch Start, WIPs and plans

[@stitcherinalabama]

When you were talking about your grandmother, you brought back so many memories of my childhood with my grandparents … oh how I miss them … I always said I had 2 mommas and I would tell everyone that I was the baby of my grandparents … my granddaddy was a cotton farmer and even though he was in the field everyday he would always have to go see his cotton on Sundays … and guess who had to go with him … Me … oh how I loved to go too … what precious memories … loved your stitching today and your Nutcracker is coming along … it is so pretty … so until next time Happy Stitching 🧵 … 😊❤ Dena

[@LaLaniJames]

I'm so happy that you had such a special grandma Niecie. My grandma was a huge blessing in my life. I get my creativity from her. 😊 Blue jays are ornery birds but very pretty, especially in cross stitch. Jonathan says hi to you, Ketch and Pap!

[@charj57]

Amen!!! After Epiphany is when you take the tree down! Barn Flag

[@radiante595]

Thank you Niecie Lynn for another most enjoyable video. Your cross stitch is fabulous, as always. You are such a kind, caring person. Thank you for sharing your story about your grandma. It took me deep down memory lane. My great-grandmother was that person for me. Everytime I hear your clock chiming in the background I think of her. She had a clock that chimed exactly that way.

[@carolfawcett1297]

You were so touching sharing the memories of your grandma’s house. I love how you have stitched samplers for your family members and have such wonderful memories! Keep warm and stay in out of the snow/ice! Get lots of quality stitching time in!

[@jennidawn]

Oh Niecie, i always have a good laugh with you during videos, but today the tears flowed…happy tears. We were at my grandparents house every weekend when we were kids. Since they had 8 kids, there were 20+ ready made friends in my world with all my cousins. My grandparents were very poor, but we didn’t see that as kids. They always made sure there was a kickball or volleyball or something so we had something do to together (and knew which grandkids HAD to be on the same team to keep the fights to a minimum). Some of my favorite memories were holidays at their house, which was a single wide mobile home. Grandpa was adamant we all eat at the same time, so the adults would find seats at the table or with trays, but us kids had the best setup. Grandpa would bring in picnic table benches from outside and put them down the middle of the hallway. We would sit on either side of those benches and laugh and cut up and just be in the moment. And we LOVED it when a grownup had to go to the bathroom, cause they would have to go outside around the house and in the back door!!!! I think what you are trying to figure out is the living in the moment we were able to do then. We didn’t know (or care) what others were doing, we were in our world playing the things we loved with the people with knew. The 24 hour news cycle and the social media of today’s world have a few good qualities, but i feel like they do more harm than good. We don’t just try to keep up with the Joneses next door, now we try to keep up with the joneses AND the Smiths, AND the Johnsons, AND everyone else we met once in our lives and added as a friend on social. These days, KZbin is the extent of social for me. I know there are bad situations all over the world, and I know I’ve been blessed more than others, but there are many more blessed than me. I can’t take the constant bombardment of evil from the news and FOMO and comparison on the socials so I just stopped. I feel so much better in my world when it doesn’t feel so big and scary…like I felt in my childhood.😊

[@grindllea]

Love your memories of your grandparents house. That is how I feel about both sets of mine. I love the flag and I love to quilt ❤️

[@reader1869]

Great progress on your WIPS! Such good memories you have of your grandma. Growing up both of my grandmothers lived with us so home was our special place. I lost my one grandmother and my mother shortly after I got married and moved out That was 38 years ago. I tear up every time I think about those olden days. I love to cross stitching especially if it has a flag on it. Have a great week and Happy Stitching!

[@susandusterhoft]

Thank you for sharing your stories. I have learned that it is okay to be vulnerable and to cry. While it is uncomfortable, it just shows that the reason you are crying has meaning to you. I loved the flag pattern you showed. We are a patriotic family, and it would mean so much to me to stitch that pattern.

[@pamelahicks9233]

❤❤❤ - mamaw’s and grandmas’ - more precious than gold!

[@taniabertuola]

I feel the same way about my grandmothers house. It was my happy place. I felt like time stood still and it was only us in the world. My cousins and I would have weekend sleep overs all the time. I still remember the layout of the house and where everything was, the smell and the feeling that I would get walking in. It’s a feeling that can’t explained but never leaves us. I get emotional just thinking about it. I have the pleasure of seeing a blue jay fly through my yard during the year. Have a great week.

[@theresachucle5362]

Enjoyed your video but you had me crying 😭 remembering my parents and aunts my parents home was the place to be on the weekends and special occasions the door was always open and food on the table always and you never left empty handed. Till this day my Godparents tell me there was no place like my mom’s house. Thank you for sharing your memories have a wonderful evening and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@lorimiller1302]

Great stitching. I think your grandkids will feel the same way about you as you feel about your grandma. Have a wonderful week and happy stitching!

[@kimberlybaldwin3465]

Those were the best days. Spending whole summers at their house with no a/c sweating our butts off. Still only place I wanted to be. I can't wait to see this piece finished. She will love it.

[@loriirons9503]

Hi Niecie, I always love your floss tubes because I always love what you stitch and I feel like I have known you forever. I loved how you spoke about your grandparents, as the youngest of 7 my grandparents were all gone before I came along so I missed out on those wonderful memories, so as a grandma of 5 now, we are attempting to create what we know we would have had with ours! Beautiful stitching, and now I have to go place an order from the Salty Stitcher!! 😊

[@cindyflinchbaugh7155]

I love hearing your sweet memories about mamaw's house, I feel the same way about growing up in my Grama's house. She is why all I wanted to be when I grew up was a mom and have and house full of kids and family. Thank you for sharing that special cross-stitch that captured your feelings for her and her home.

[@lorrainearmstrong327]

I’m so excited you still have your grandma. It’s so wonderful for you. Family is so important. I think it all begins with my parents and aunts uncles. We could all, the cousins, see how important family was to them and it just carried right on through.

[@candrasowder8236]

Glad I caught you today. Didn't hear about your heart patient because I was dealing with one of my own. And dealing with him, I managed to mess up my neck just from carrying things unbalanced. I told my friend we need to start treating ourselves like the little old ladies we've become. A little stitching and a little crocheting while we both try to recover in this household. Thanks for keeping me company. I do love a pretty Blue Jay. Our squirrels run around in the trees no matter how cold or snowy it is up here. They are great fun to watch. Stay safe and don't let your pipes freeze!

[@kimrae6752]

Well, dang it Niecie! I can’t stitch while I’m crying and you had me crying while you were talking about your Grandma. I agree with you- if we could figure the magical element that she, and some others, have, we could change the world! I don’t have grandkids yet, but if/when I do I hope to be like your Grandma! Xx

[@baileybeans1]

I love how you spoke from you heart! Such good memories . Loved hearing about everyone! Your work is amazing. As the blue jay soars across from the cross stitch flag upon the barn.

[@janetrcrossstitch]

Great flosstube. My sister lives in Krum, TX and sent a video of the snow, so beautiful. Loved your childhood memories at your grandma's house. I loved going to my grandma's. My cousins and I would have so much fun. She taught us how to cook and bake several things. Boy do I miss those days. Twin Peak Barn is so cute, I love stitching chickens for my kitchen.

[@lisawedman8031]

Cross stitch, blue Jay. Sittimg in front of my fireplace, the best place to be on a cold day! Have a great weekend.

[@sarasuthersregier1816]

I love the flag sampler! It reminds me of my Granny’s quilts. . . . My Granny stirs the same feelings you describe with your MaMah. Wrapping up in one of her quilts is like a big hug from her. Someday I’ll be a quilter too.

[@janetofalltrades65]

The are people and places that woukd make feel welcome and respected. Sadly most of them are gone.. I love the flag and quilt

[@carolynmiller0424]

Lol....I need a prescription to cross stitch. Each time I grab a project I could say Dr. NiecieLynn says I need this...lol I wish everyone had a person that made you feel special. I know I did. ❤ I'm glad you did too.

[@marylou5209]

In Missouri, we had an ice storm last Saturday night and all day Sunday. We were fortunate that we only lost power for a couple of hours. Some people still don't have theirs back. When I see a blue jay I always think of my grandson, Calbert. I will always miss him. The flag on the barn on the barn still has ice on it.

[@crystalflanders4786]

Loved seeing your progress. It is snowing here today and about 26 degrees. Yours was the first video I have gotten to watch so far today as i was busy with the firewood and the dogs. Love the Barn and the Bluejay cross stich charts. Always enjoy hearing about your family and happy to see your finger is healed. Have a great week.

[@SherylStClair-sc7vi]

Lovely video, I appreciate that you too agree that Christmas does not end until epiphany. Sometimes I wonder how many people really understand that. I fear the younger families are not learning the biblical aspect of the Word as evidence by so many extra activities taking priority over worship. Many local churches are struggling for active membership as the older generation is passing on. I participate in a stitching group at my local church after school, and am the youngest regular attendee at age 60! I just love to cross stitch and have so many more projects than I think I will ever have time to finish! My word for this year is "Grace". Hoping to see you at Stitch Con 2025!

[@patriciadaywitt3904]

Hi Niecie Lynn: Thank you for your great videos! You are always so fun to watch! Love your stitchy projects. Barn, Flag.

[@arleencurry]

Barn, bluejay, and flag are my favorites.

[@Raven61362]

I really enjoy your videos, you bring a smile to my face! Cross stitch, blue jay!

[@loftymakes]

I couldn’t agree more, my Christmas decor stays up for the 12 days of Christmas. I don’t know anyone here in the UK amongst my friends and family that kept theirs up for the 12 days. So many people don’t understand the meaning of Christmas. I’m glad your finger is lots better and hopefully the feeling will continue to return. Barn 💗

[@helens2668]

Flag, barn, blue jay. Stay safe with your snow & ice. We've had quite a bit of winter weather here in St. Louis.

[@deeb5808]

Thanks for the video. I have a patriotic wall that could use another flag. The blue Jay is beautiful.

[@susangilmore7055]

Niecie, I agree with you. My Christmas decorations stay up until January 6th. This year until the 7th! I wasn’t interested in stitching the nutcracker but watching your progress may change my mind. The blue jay was perched next to the flag on top of the barn that had a big cross stitch quilt block on the side of it

[@edithmcclanahan1291]

Barn. I use to have one. Cross stitch Blue jay. Happy new year!!! 🎉🎉. Flag flys half staff.

[@nataliewhisenant3611]

Always enjoy your videos but this one made me stop and listen to every word about your grandma. My grandparents lived in a very old run down house but like you it's where we all wanted to be. Everything they owned came from a yard sale or an auction. Luckily my children got to experience the same things with them and we still talk about it being the most wonderful comforting place we have ever been and so so thankful for those memories. Take care and know that you always make me laugh and your floss tube is like sitting with a friend!

[@DeviSisk]

Yay! I am doing bunny cross stitches to put up in my bunnies room.

[@Raven61362]

When you were talking about your grandparents it took me back to my childhood and going to my grandmothers house. It was exactly the way you were saying yours was. I felt as I grew older the reason everyone loved being there was there was no judgment only unconditional love. It was something so pure and gentle I experienced with the her and my mother. A gift I would never forget!

[@charlesperez9976]

Hi,Niecie! It was 14 degrees up here in Ohio yesterday. My boogers were freezing in my nose at work,Kleenex were useless against such salty icicles!! I have a Texas story for you: In maybe 1979 or thereabouts,we drove up from the Houston area to Fort Worth for thanksgiving. When we drove home,it was classic Texas ice storm. What should have been maybe a 5 hour drive turned into a 16 hour traffic jam!!! As a kid,I LOVED it! It was an adventure!! Obviously my parents were miserable 🤣 But we made a pit stop,we went to KFC,and I remember this,they used to serve chicken giblets,little fried chicken hearts,gizzards,and liver! Ohh so good!!! With that said,stay warm,dear lady🥰

[@charlesperez9976]

Also,dear Niecie,regarding prayer. I do not pray out loud,that is to say,I do not SAY prayers. I do however,pray in my own way. I always take moments of silence,just silence,no noisy thoughts in my head,I just take that moment to reserve,for people that I care for,and that’s the best that I can do.

[@virpir2453]

Enjoyed your flosstube. *barn* *cross-stitch* * blue jay*

[@DaisysXMarksTheSpots]

You’re so sweet ❤️. Barn, cross stitch, blue jay & flag

[@MarB3942]

I love to CROSS-STITCH when it is snowing

[@kathyn4267]

I do like the American flag. 1:01:27 We got over 10 inches of snow on the weekend. Then got 2 inches overnight. Thank goodness for the sun.Just waiting for the temp to get above freezing.❤

[@lindanorris2869]

Barn. You did quite a bit of cross stitch, I.need to get busy on my wips. It’s snowing here in Ohio and it’s cold Burrrrr. Happy New Year to ya. See you next Frida6.

[@sharonzierden651]

I did not get much snow in MN, but we are getting this weekend!

[@sharonwilliams6787]

Great projects. We are supposed to get wintery mix later this afternoon. Flag blue jay

[@wilmamarx9758]

You are a great stitcher. BARN FLAG

[@MarB3942]

It is your turn to clean the BARN.

[@MarB3942]

I just looked out my window and could see a BLUE JAY singing in the snow.

[@bibbitybo3133]

❤❤❤

[@kathiekase]

We put the tree UP on Christmas Eve this year. It is still up because it is beautiful. I never take it down until after Epiphany. It IS about finding Jesus.

[@charlesperez9976]

Femme,Ne Pleur pas❤️

[@shinglespringsstitcher]

❤!!

[@debraquilts8030]

Barn, Cross Stitch, Blue Jay, Flag

[@theresapitts9550]

Flag and barn