Flosstube #29 - Storage Ideas, Projects & Progress

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[@charleneslawson9447]

Happy, Happy, Happy, is how I feel after watching your videos.

[@lorraineclarkstaff4210]

Your tomato collection makes me happy! Your memories of your dad will make you happy. Take care.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Lorraine.

[@karylbrabbit8551]

I have been watching all your floss tunes Great patterns and great finishes. So sorry to hear about your father. I found it very interesting that your grandma was from Stockton, IL. My great grandma and grandpa lived in Stockton and my aunt t taught school there. Her husband was a mail man there. Small world

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

That's fun! What was their last name? My mother in law was an Arnold. I wonder if they knew one another?

[@karylbrabbit8551]

@@ColoradoCrossStitcher MY GREAT grandparents were Olmsteads and my aunt was Ilene John's. She just passed away about a year ago at the age of 100

[@michelleperez2474]

Hi Sheri, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you and your family. I pray for peace of mind. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. You are a joy to watch and I so enjoy your stitching and your ideas. Thank you for all of the inspiration. Hang in there and hold on to your lovely memories. God bless you always! -Michelle

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Michelle. ❤

[@karaponder7893]

I have an old small stoneware mixing bowl that belonged to my grandmother. I have it on the table beside my stitching chair. As of now it is housing my small but growing collection of Anchor floss spools. These spools and having something of hers beside me make my heart happy. Continued prayers for you and your family. Kara

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Kara. I appreciate the prayers. I have one of those stoneware mixing bowls from my grandma, too. I love your idea of storing colorful spools in there!

[@marilynheard1195]

My husband and I painted a small breakfast table and chairs. It belonged to my daughter and there are drawings under the table my grandsons drew under the table. I will always treasure this and it makes me happy!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

What a sweet memory!

[@janiswenger3350]

You are so right about the “call if you need anything”. So sorry for your loss. So glad you got to spend time with your dad.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Janis.

[@crystalfields6067]

Sheri, I’m sorry for the loss of your dad. It is hard to give our loved ones up. I found you on flosstube today and I have been watching all day, and can I say that I have had a happy day.

[@juliethomas6883]

I have repurposed a smaller, durable cardboard box with a magnetic closing lid that I received as part of a weight loss program to carry my needle holder, scissors, threader, etc. It's small enough to sit nicely on my side table and when my hands are full/busy the lid is easy to lift up and let fall shut. It makes me very happy.😊😊

[@robbiebommele8010]

Sheri, the bond between a father and a daughter is so special. May you always treasure those memories with your dad. Enjoyed the use of vintage items. I recently repurposed a pipe stand into a scissor holder. It holds 8 pair. Fun to think outside the box.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Robbie. I like your pipe stand idea!

[@sherrymullins1785]

Stitching makes me so happy…Grandma Stitcher

[@sisiwilson8341]

We know a good retail face and appreciate it! I’m inspired and feel my time watching is time well spent.

[@carolscrafty]

You can find those mini tomato pin cushions at Joanns

[@lynnmarieb3569]

With sympathy for the loss of your dad. I'm glad you had a good life with him. Love lives on forever in our hearts which makes our loved ones with us always. Enjoyed this video - made me happy you are back and "talking stitchy talk!" From NC.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, LynnMarie. ❤

[@maryjaneperry4927]

So sorry for the loss of your father. Keeping you in my prayers. I am always so happy when I see you have a new video!!!! Love all of your WIPS and your great storage ideas!!!!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Mary Jane.

[@susanbarnes1385]

You always have the best ideas to share and I appreciate it. Even through the difficult time of losing your father, you have given us great advice on how to be a good friend. About 45 years ago I bought a steamer trunk at an antique shop with drawers on one side and hangers on the other. I used it for a while as my dresser. Now I use it for craft storage, Mainly for notions, patterns and some projects. It makes me happy to have owned it all these years.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Susan. And I have seen those old steamer trunks - they are wonderful!

[@gerryfix1009]

Great video! Great ideas.🍎🍎🍎

[@sharonrobinson9958]

I am so very sorry about the loss of your Father. I know you will miss him greatly. I have an old butter mold from my grandmother that I put just little things in it. It makes me happy to look at it in my sewing room. Thanks for a wonderful video of your beautiful stitching!!!💖💝Love your square pin cushions. You do such an incredible job on them.❤️

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Sharon.

[@brendaoldyarnsteryahoo328]

Your flosstubes make me so very happy! Your ideas for antiques are creative, too. Thanks for sharing. Sorry about the loss of your Dad.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Brenda.

[@gwenk1741]

I love your flosstube. I am sorry for your loss. How fortunate and special you were able to spend time with your Dad (and Mom and brother) before his passing. Thank you for sharing how others can help and to know that it is okay to ask for help. I have two things I have repurposed to help with finishing. Any empty, nice looking cup/cylinder works for orts or holding your bottle of glue like Vonna does. I put foil in the bottom of a wooden cylinder and it keeps my upside down glue ready to grab. I use my yardstick with a paper clip to top, inserted in drawer grips, to hold my floss while I twist to make cording.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Gwen.

[@marilynklingensmith5901]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad 14yrs ago and even though the pain has let up, I think and miss him still everyday. You live on and feel them with you each day. I’m happy to share with you that I repurpose pen/pencil cases for my stitching notions. I especially like the tray kind so my scissors can lay flat and my tube shaped needle holders fit as well. Sometimes I buy them just because I know they work and there are pretty colors and designs. I love school supplies anyways. Thanks for your great flosstubes. It’s always so much fun for me to see what you are working on and what is happening in your store. Looking forward to your next video!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Marilyn. I know I will be like you- thinking about him every day. Happy to have good memories of him.

[@judyp1511]

I have not repurposed anything. I do enjoy watching your flea market finds. Those project bags make me so happy.

[@anneshaheen3188]

Seeing you back on floss tube made me really happy!!!

[@nancysumma6560]

My sympathy for your loss, Sheri. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man.😞🙏 I have repurposed an antique tool carrier to house all of my cross stitching supplies. Easy to move from place to place. It makes me happy to have everything I need in one place.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Nancy. He really was wonderful and I was lucky to have him as my dad. Your antique tool carrier sounds so handy!

[@giselekusmik9167]

My heart goes out to you re the passing of your Dad…I lost mine 10 years ago, and I’m still not “over” losing him… but now I can smile without crying…most of the time. It’s my Mom that my brother and I try to stay as connected to her - they had a great 50 year run, and her missing him is heartbreaking to me & my brother… I guess I’m saying the loss of a good Dad is ROUGH….keep close to those who loved him too - it’s the best thing that helps…. my storage is where I repurpose items the most for - I have a tackle box for my DMC’s, I have 12x12 scrapbook plastic boxes for my fabric (that comes in a tower of 6 boxes)- this is really handy!! Thank you for your shop update too - I’m REALLY taking some copious notes on what our lovely designers and giving us sneak peaks too… I was SURE I didn’t need any more charts….until I saw the GORGEOUSNESS OF Kathy Barrick and Liz Matthews and others - suddenly I NEED MANY!!👏👏🥴🤷🏼‍♀️💖. Take care of yourself, be good to yourself as much as you can..💖

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Gisele. It sounds like you had a wonderful father, too. We were both lucky!

[@arlenenickerson4380]

So very sorry to hear of your dear father’s passing. I had tears in my eyes just hearing about this wonderful man, your father! I was happy to see you and your floss tube. I am inspired every time I watch an episode. I was so inspired when you talked of old books and your tin collection I stopped the KZbin feed and went into closet and bookshelves to grab some 100+ year old books. Reorganized them onto shelves in my daughters old bedroom that is now a guest room. So cute! Thank you for the inspiration and thank you for each and every one of your flosstube videos!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Arlene. ❤ And I love that you put old books in your guest room - fun!

[@marthak3119]

Happy, happy is how I feel when I watch ur floss tube

[@jkminor]

My belated sympathies. I lost my mom on Dec 12, 2022. It's sooo hard. I wish you light and love and hope that you can remember the good times and have it help with the sadness.

[@davidledune3513]

I use an old orchard ladder to display antique quilts and seeing them displayed makes me happy. Sorry about your father - never easy to lose those we love. First time watching you. Enjoyed.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much. I love the old ladders for display. I think antique quilts on the rungs are so beautiful!

[@sueallen9077]

I’m so happy to have your flosstube back. I’m sorry for your loss. I love looking around my house to repurpose things for cross stitch storage and finishing. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Sue.

[@elizabethbernal1078]

So sorry for the loss of your father. Probably one of the most difficult things you’ll have to go through. Always remember the love and pride your father had for you. Be gentle with yourself during this sensitive time. Love all your stitching 🧵! Thank you for sharing. ❤️ 🌹

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth. What a kind thing to say.

[@sndobyle]

So nice to hear you have many happy memories of your dad. That will keep you strong. My parents are gone many years but I still 'talk' to them. So thankful to have my mom's sewing machine and sewing box that she repurposed from a wooden Valentine box of chocolates! I also filled a candy jar with old wooden spools!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

I like your wooden Valentine box repurposing!

[@sndobyle]

@@ColoradoCrossStitcher my dad gave it to my mom on their first Valentine's Day together 💕

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

@@sndobyle Even sweeter!

[@jodydavie923]

I am happy to be watching you again. I watched your first several videos then life happened. You are a natural and I appreciate your taste in projects to stitch.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thanks for coming back to my channel - good to have you here, Jody.

[@vivscrafts4006]

The father and daughter bond is very strong. I had that bond with my dad but unfortunately he passed away in 1994. I still miss him everyday as he was my hero and role model. You were lucky to have had your dad for a long time. But I'm sure you felt that the time still wasn't long enough. Your finishes are so beautiful. Your HOD FFO makes me want to do those as well. Of course, I have several WIPs and tons of "to start" pieces in queue. Will get to it one of these days. Meantime, I'm enjoying the Cross Stitch Camp. Thanks for coming up with the event. I'd be happy to get the project bag. I've repurposed some 12" x 12" scrapbooking plastic envelopes into project bags. Stay safe Sheri 💕

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you had a special bond with your dad, too. I do feel lucky to have had my dad for so long!

[@GardenGrammie28]

Hi again …. I was happy to see your floss tube and understand the pain of losing your dad. I was an only daughter and my died passes 10 years ago… I still miss him so much but he brings sweet smiles to me when I think of him … it helps . ❤️

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Carolyn.

[@pamelacox7535]

So sorry for your loss, Sheri. It is never easy to lose a loved one. I was in your shop a few weeks ago, and it always makes me so HAPPY to shop there. Love having a fabulous crossstitch store only a few miles from home.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Pamela.

[@nancyd5576]

Welcome back and what a great video. I have repurposed a vintage tin picnic basket to hold all of the blocks and supplies for a wool quilt BOM that I purchased. It made me HAPPY to see all of your new pins and I do have a vintage salt that I can make into a pincushion. When you showed that green bench with the tomato smalls I thought one of those cute little tomatoes would be so cute to finish that off. I have been buying nice frames at Goodwills this summer and recently had to buy a tote to store them in. Whenever I see one that I might use, I just have to have it if the price is right and have gotten most of them for only $2 each. Have also found some lovely metal hoops at great prices. You are so blessed to have had such a wonderful relationship with your Dad. What great memories you made!! Happy Stitching.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Goodwill is a great source of frames - I'm glad you've found some!

[@karlalaplante7244]

I always get so many great ideas watching your videos. Thanks for that! I'm a basket person and have used several big baskets in my craft room to hold my wips and kitted projects. They make me very Happy to see them sitting about! I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Memories are forever... Happy Stitching

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Karla.

[@gammystitcher]

Sorry on the loss of your father. When I lost mine I know how devastated I was. I always love seeing your stitching. And I really enjoyed seeing your antiques. We have repurposed in my craft room adding some shelfs in so I can put my finishes and store more. I try to stay happy by stitching things I love.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Leona.

[@knittinmar_stitches]

I just wanted to tell you how happy it makes me to see your videos. You are just so inspiring. I use many of my antiques for storage like my great grandfathers hat box that stores much of my project fabric, my wonderful grandma’s button tin that I keep buttons in too, but I especially like using as much of my old furniture for project, floss and fabric storage. My favorite is an old victrola that I store patterns in where the record storage was. The list goes on. 😉 I would also like to send my condolences to you. Don’t be hard on yourself for feeling scattered. I lost my 43 yo son last summer in May and 10 days later my 94 yo mother died. I was devastated. The summer of 2021 will be forever etched in my mind but good news is, it gets better. I still have “ days” but less often and I remember so many happy times with them both that it’s hard to stay sad. You will get better, Sheri, it just takes time. I will be keeping you in my prayers. ❤️

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Marilyn. And oh, I am so very sorry to hear about your son and your mom. What a heartbreaking time for you. I hope you were surrounded by the love of family and friends through it. I love the victrola idea you shared, too!

[@knittinmar_stitches]

@@ColoradoCrossStitcher The love our friends and family showed us was awesome. The best part is how they let you grieve. I’m a talker so having dear friends that just let me vent is priceless. And our memories is the best medicine. ❤️

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

@@knittinmar_stitches Yes, on the precious memories!

[@knittinmar_stitches]

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[@dawnboseneiler3034]

Thank you again for the lovely bag! I received it earlier this week! I have had the privilege as a nurse to care for elderly patients some of my best memories are listening to their stories. So I know what you mean when you’ve questioned why didn’t we talk about that, or why didn’t I ask more questions. I lost my dad at a time when I was wanting to ask more questions. I also love repurposing anything and everything! Old buttons with salt and pepper shakers to make button flower bouquets is fun! I also have repurposed mens ties to make headbands for my daughters. I just spray painted an old metal file cabinet for my stitching supplies. I put stickers on it that I have collected. And many are from Colorado! My daughter lives in Boulder. Finishing up my August camp project this weekend, and hoping to have it fully finished with something from my repurposing stash! Thanks Sheri!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Dawn. You're right - the stories and memories are priceless. I like your idea of painting an old metal filing cabinet and adding stickers. I bet that makes you HAPPY! ;-)

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Hi Sheri. Sending you love and hugs. I am so sorry about your loss. I lost my father earlier this year….. it still hurts and I know it takes time. I am so glad you had a loving wonderful father and sweet memories to get you through! Your “This is the Day” is gorgeous. I totally understand the scattered brain and I hope your stitching brings you comfort.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Susan. I'm so sorry about the loss of your father, too. Grateful for the memories!

[@elizabethcoleman5437]

So sorry for your loss Sheri. Last year I lost my grandfather who I was very close to. It's been a year of firsts without him and a big adjustment. I find myself wanting to call & talk to him and he's not here. So prayers for peace & comfort. I'm so happy to watch another flosstube from you! You always have something new and/or interesting to share. Love those mini tomatoes! And all your different display pieces. I have some fishing tackle boxes (never used for fishing!) That I use to store floss & supplies. I want convert a bedroom into a craft room and have wonderful display pieces in it. So I appreciate seeing ideas of what to do.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Elizabeth. And I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Grandparents are special!

[@LindaFromMySelfCareStudio]

I absolutely love the idea of using those little books as finish pieces! I am a book lover, so I have to do that. I know just looking at them will make me HAPPY ;) I am very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Linda.

[@darlamcdonald2408]

I have repurposed a large glass canister jar to hold my buttons. It is only about 1/4th full so far. It makes me happy to see all the different colors and shapes. I am so glad you had those last couple weeks with him!! You will cherish those days sooo much in the future!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Darla.

[@karentatum5854]

Im so sorry to hear you lost your Dad. May God surround you with his comfort. I have a Longenberger magazine basket that I use to store my WIPS. They fit perfectly. I’m always happy to see your Flosstube notification. Thanks for sharing your stitching.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Karen. (And I will have to dig out my Longaberger Magazine Basket!)

[@lindadulin174]

I am happy to say that I use an old tin that holds all the old buttons that I got from my Grandma Seitz. Most of these buttons come from the depression era and WWll. Since my Grandma lived through the depression era, she saved everything!! I can remember her washing tin foil and plastic storage bags to reuse them, then I thought it was a little strange but as I get older I understand much better!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

How special to have your grandma's buttons and old tins!

[@joannewiens373]

Stitching is my happy space. Enjoying your videos. Thank you.

[@periwinklestitcher]

So sorry to hear about your Dad Sheri and sending love to you from UK :) I'm glad that stitching the Blue Flower chart made you happy - it's amazing how we can seek comfort in our stitching! I have repurposed small French vintage dariole moulds as holders for ORTs or to hold tiny EPP pincushion tops - they are precious x

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Sian. ❤ I had to look up dariole moulds - those look perfect for ORTS!

[@judystone3645]

Lovely video. I like seeing how things are repurposed and stays out of our landfills. It makes me happy that people are collecting things that were thought to be too old several years ago. Your eyeglass case is just beautiful! Love to see what's new in the shop. Happy stitching!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

You're right about keeping things out of the landfills. Better if we can repurpose!

[@wandamccoll3739]

It's so great to see you Sheri. I have been thinking about you alot and am sending continued prayers for you and your family. It was such fun to hear and see your different storage/repurposing ideas. I also have my jars of canned tomatoes for my vintage tomato pincushions. I also use tins for storing my Prairie Schooler Santas and other small kits. I really like old sewing stands and use them as side/end tables in the tv room and living room. I love finding little china handled baskets and filling them with buttons and other goodies in my sewing room. Prairie Schooler is just so timeless and classic and is often my go-to when I am stressed. I have a great collection of their Santas that I stitched when my dad was ill. Thanks as always Sheri. Take good care and happy stitching.❤

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Wanda.

[@theseadragonslair8166]

When I was a kid I briefly collected tins but quickly realized they rusted super fast in my open FL home. I recently picked up a super cute glass jar sake from World Market (my fiance loves sake) it even had a little plastic lid so once he drank it I took it back and now use it as an ORT jar! The drawings on it make me so happy every time I look at it.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

I can see the rust being an issue in FL for sure. I guess that's one advantage of dry Colorado. (Although my skin would rather have humid FL!)

[@maryhogan9561]

I’m always so happy to find an antique piece that I can repurpose.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Me too!

[@carolynmiller0424]

Sherri, I'm sorry for your loss. I repurposed my Grandmothers tins, jars & boxes. They make me very HAPPY to be able to use things that she used while teaching me sewing, knitting, etc .

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Carolyn. And wouldn't your grandmother love seeing you reuse those special items!

[@carolynmiller0424]

@@ColoradoCrossStitcher 💖

[@maureenlopez9266]

I'm so, so sorry to hear about your dad. It's so hard losing a parent. It brings up so many touching memories and it's rough getting used to them being gone. 🙏🙏🙏 I have loved that Tetelestai piece since I saw it. I think yours is coming along beautifully! And Huckleberry Farm is lovely! I love the vines going up the sides. What great ways you have for repurposing your antiques for storage! It makes them functional as opposed to just decorations. I don't have any ways in particular that I've repurposed things for stitching storage, but you've given me something to think about! I especially thought the bakers twine in the sugar pourer was perfect! I enjoyed seeing all the goodies. Enjoy the rest of summer😊

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Maureen. You're right - hard to get used to them being gone. I know grief is a process. Thanks for watching!

[@daniellen8703]

I did not even notice/read One for Me One for the Basket until you pointed it out! LOL. I love the butterfly and the border on that piece! I also love the smoke and the sun on the pink brick house piece. Cherries and Blueberries and Strawberries - all of those make me HAPPY!

[@criscerqueira8260]

So sorry for your loss, but I'm happy you had those special days with him to cherish in your memories.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Cris. Me too.

[@nancybrindley8921]

I saw the pic of you and your dad....you were a cuty pie..... your Dad left beautiful memories...he will never be completely gone. I'm sorry for your lost.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Nancy. ❤

[@virpir2453]

Your flosstubes makes me happy. I have an old lemonade bottle box that I use for my projects bag. The wooden box was in my dad's shed and now I reused it.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

That sounds like a fun box!

[@kareninohio1346]

The Happy bag is exactly that. Perfect for project storage. I have repurposed my father's tool box to store my cross stitch floss and needles. Works well. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father recently and I miss him so much. The tool box keeps him close.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

I'm so sorry for your loss, too. It's hard, isn't it? I love that you have repurposed his tool box - that's special.

[@maudrobberegt484]

Glad to see and hear from you again. Your video's always make me happy as there is so much to see. The weather over here is very hot, basically too hot to do anything , so watching flosstubes is very enjoyable. The only things I reuse in my sewing room to store craft relaxed supplies are baskets and tins. One of my great friends passed away this summer and she was a great lover of small tips she used for prins, needles etc . I have inherited a lot ofvthem and adore using them. Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My condoleances.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Maud. I'm sorry about your friend, too.

[@lariluu7048]

Happy for a new floss tube. They are enjoyable to watch.

[@elaineedwards9816]

Another great video! I am always happy when you post a new one! I think it’s great to repurpose things around the house-old frames, boxes, books, cups…. Sorry about the loss of your father- it sounds like you were blessed to have him

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Elaine. I really was blessed to have him.

[@desireepheister2633]

So enjoyed the time with you. Something I repurposed to display my cross stitching was something I found in the crawl space of an old house I owned in Portland, Oregon. It is an actual washboard!! I still have it hanging on my wall even though I have changed homes. It makes me happy every time I look at it. Thank you for sharing all of your storage ideas, what fun!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

That's a fun finishing idea!

[@reneeriley6629]

Hello, I am very happy to have refurbished a wood cabinet with drawers. It holds the majority of by cross stitching supplies. Bless You and Be Well

[@trupple4725]

So sorry for the loss of your dad. Glad you could be with him before he passed. Hugs and love to you and your family.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Terry.

[@wilmavandentoorn1728]

Happy to see you back! So sorry for your loss! My husband passed 15 months ago, and I know the missing of myself and my kids! But I pulled out my floss in old shoe boxes (from 1984!) and reorganized it in pretty photo boxes and put on a shelf so I can see it, lol. Stitching is therapy!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Wilma. I’m so sorry about your husband, too. You are right - stitching IS therapy!

[@sharonedmondson2923]

My condolences on the passing of your father. It was wonderful that you had 10 days with him. I have no unique ideas for storage. I mainly use my Longaberger baskets and a wooden tray that I keep next to me while stitching. Cross stitching does make me happy.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Sharon.

[@laurab5889]

So sorry to hear your Dad has passed 💔 Very happy to see your Flosstube today! You always have HAPPY ideas for repurposing. I have several lil 🪣 but my fav repurpose is my Gma’s & Aunts suitcases.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Laura. Vintage suitcases are fun to use - I'm glad you have some.

[@stitchreadrepeat]

I am just now starting to repurpose things in my home, and I love the idea of using small glass jars as scissor holders or spaces for retired needles. I haven't found anything stitchy to collect yet, though I do love the thought of picking up those old tomato pincushions when I'm out at an antique shop and see one! Your videos always make me happy! My condolences on your dad's passing; I'm so glad you were able to spend so many days with him. Thinking of you as you and your family adjusts to this new normal 💜

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Caitlin.

[@nickieharman5752]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dad. My dad passed away several years ago and it really does shift the family dynamic. Please take care of yourself during this time. I love your videos and wished I lived closer so that I could visit your store.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Nickie. I know it's a loss that leaves a big hole in the family, for sure.

[@happyhomemaker6422]

I am very sorry about your Dad's passing away. I know it's very difficult to lose one of your beloved parents. My Mom passed in September 2020, and I miss her so very much! I'm super grateful to have recently found an antique J&P Coates spool cabinet that I plan to use to hold my floss. That happy bag is adorable! :) Thank you for sharing, and I loved seeing your family pictures. :)

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you. I'm so sorry about your mom's passing, too.

[@jodidrehmer8624]

I love storing stitching and quilting items in old tins, baskets, etc. I think it looks so much better than putting things in a plastic storage box, although I have them too. I stitched a small Blackbird piece and FFO's it on a wood box that I got from Hobby Lobby and painted. I have it next to my stitching chair and store new packs of needles in it. Happy Stitching😊

[@conniebell118]

So sorry for the loss of your Father. Mine passed away on June 27th of this year at 93. I miss him, as I am sure you do your Dad. A hospice nurse told me that grief brain is a real thing. So be patient with yourself while you might lose a thought or word here and there. It goes away in a few more weeks, at least it did for me. Bless you, and thank you again for an inspiring, informative video.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Connie. I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, too. It sounds like we both were lucky to have such wonderful fathers.

[@lethacaltagarone1942]

Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family during the loss of your father. I lost my father many years ago. I think about him all the time. I also lost one of my sons two years ago. Parents should never out live the parents. What makes me happy is when I go to the second hand stores and find items that I can repurpose. I was able to repurpose an old hanging shoe rack to hold all my little gems. Clear front makes it easy to find things.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Letha. And I'm so sorry about the loss of your son. So hard.

[@pepavolpe]

I was happy when this notification came up in my queue. I enjoyed watching all you antique finds

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Thank you for another wonderful FlossTube. I am so sorry for the passing of your father. Keeping you in my thoughts.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Sarah.

[@julie68k]

Happy - Happy - Happy

[@kristinejellum6289]

I’m so sorry about your loss. How wonderful to have those days sitting with him. I have those memories sitting with my dad and it is a comfort. I also know he is with Jesus and I will see him again. I emailed you a picture of what I did with the Tetelestai pattern. Praying for your peace. Kris

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Kristine. Thank goodness for the hope of Heaven!

[@tamarariddle5615]

Sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. I've not repurposed anything for stitching, I guess other than my tablet for pattern keeper! Your videos make me so happy!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Tamara.

[@joannelavallee2921]

So sorry for the your loss of your Dad. I'm so glad you had a chance to spend some time with him. Those mini tomatoes are adorable. Take care and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Joanne.

[@patmyers3786]

Sheri, Condolonces to you and your family on the loss of your father. I know from experience it is so hard to say goodbye to your parents. In regard to repurposing old items to use for your cross stitching, as many have, I use old canning jars with the old tin tops to store all of my old buttons. It makes me so happy so see all of them stored in these jars sitting on my shelf in my sewing room. Thanks for the chance at at the beautiful stitching project bag. It seems I never have enough of them for my projects !!!! Maybe I have too many projects (hhhmmm). No, I don't think so !!!! Looking forward to your next flosstube = I have learned so much from this one = off to the antique stores I go !!!!! Hubby is groaning in the background at this idea. I had better go by myself. See you next time - Happy Stitching.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Pat. It has been a tough summer, for sure. I hope you found some fun things on your antique trip!

[@ammyaubreylb7899]

I’m so HAPPY I found you floss tube. I really enjoyed you video. Now I need to go back and watch the previous ones.

[@bonniekelly7581]

After my Mom died, I had ten months with my Dad before he left us too. But we shared wonderful memories during that time. It brings me much comfort as it will you in time. Be grateful you could be with him and treasure the love and memories. That is my wish for you.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Bonnie. I'm so sorry that you lost both parents within a year. That must have been heartbreaking. But so glad that you were able to share special times and memories with your dad during that time.

[@cherylmarch9293]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. It’s very hard to loose your dad. No need to apologize for anything. Try to be kind to yourself when you are having a hard day. Thank you for sharing all your goodies. I really like those little salt containers that they used a spoon to get the salt out. Enjoyed seeing what you are stitching on. I have not repurposed anything yet for my stitching. But I’ve repurposed older quilts. I was happy to see your video pop up today. ((Hugs))

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Cheryl.

[@brendaulrich9246]

Good to see you back - makes me happy. Very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Sending hugs and prayers.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Brenda.

[@serenajohnson8187]

I am sorry for your loss Sheri. Thank you for sharing your photos, memories are so precious. To use the berry/fruit project bag would make me very happy 😊👋🇳🇿

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Serena.

[@jonihall8754]

Your FlossTube makes me happy!

[@juliemaclean679]

Hi Sheri, it’s so nice to see you again. Makes a happy! I am so sorry about your precious Dad. My condolences. I’m used a breath mint, tin to hold my orts. Also using tins, jars and tin pitchers for my needle minders. Thanks so much, take 🤗🧵🪡🙏🏻

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Julie. ❤ And cute idea to use tin pitchers for needle minders!

[@helgaartale42]

Have an old candy box of my mom’s that I use to store my buttons, it makes me happy each time I use it. So glad you were able to spend time with your dad before his pass. I lost my dad during Covid and was not able to do so .

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Helga. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad during Covid. Not being able to be there must have been so difficult.

[@charj57]

Re-purposed 🤔🤔 Empty medicine bottles to hold needles, needle threaders and other odds and ends. I was able to be with friends that I have not seen in awhile yesterday. That was a happy day.

[@lorelei9393]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I've been there so I understand the grieving. It will make you forgetful and the emotions will make you tired. Do what you need to feel better. Stitch what you love, as Brenda says , and get plenty of rest. Praying for your family. Keep stitching

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Lorelei. I appreciate the good advice and reassurance that this is normal!

[@thesteadfaststitcher]

Hi! I loved your 3 things, cause going antiquing makes me very happy 😊 I have some of those salt cellars that belonged to my mom and what a great idea for repurposing them. I lost my mom last year and will always miss her. Sending you a cyber hug and my condolences on the loss of your dad.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, and I'm so sorry about the loss of your mom, too.

[@carmieanderson3593]

I am very happy to have old/vintage sewing baskets and tins for storage.

[@lgcsew]

Sheri, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Words seem so inadequate but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you navigate this chapter in your life. May your sweet memories ease the pain in your heart. ❤️🥰❤️🇨🇦

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Linda. ❤

[@meghanmaybon8994]

My sincere condolences to you and you family for the loss of you father. I am glad you were able to spend some time with him before he passed. I can't think of anything I've re-purposed for finishing or storage. The closest thing is a metal candy tin with a flip top lid that I use to put all my ORT's in on the table next to my stitchy spot. The lid snaps shut so I can also take it with me of I go somewhere and not have to worry about spilling my thread scraps everywhere. Happy to see you here again and praying for your peace during this heartbreaking time.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you so much, Meghan.

[@margaretscrafts]

So very sorry for your loss. I was happy to see all your storage ideas. I reuse baskets for holding stitching items. Thanks for sharing all your finishing ideas.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Margaret.

[@teresavaughn2110]

I was at a flea market several years ago. I picked up 2 sets of treadle drawers. My son made two wooden tops for the top drawer, so it was covered. I use them for storing thread on spools. This made me so happy.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Old drawers are fun, and what a great idea to make tops for them.

[@annies2416]

I’m glad you took the time you needed before podcasting. There is definitely a physical as well as mental toll that your body takes with such a great loss. 💕 I love the project bag and would be so happy if it were mine. I live in an area of New England where I can go pick my own berries at local farms and some of my happiest summer moments are in the berry patch with the sun, the birds and the berries. I repurposed a few old canning jars who were missing their tops. I have knitting needles in one and tall scissors in another. They are a beautiful aqua and belonged to my grandmother so I love having them nearby.

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Thank you, Annie. It has been a process, for sure. And - I love those aqua canning jars.

[@susangrubbs7011]

My cat napping in a warm window makes me happy 😊. My husband repurposed a piece of wood to build a cutting table with shelves underneath to store fabric in old baskets, I use old jars, baskets and tins for all the bits I might need one day.