Flosstube 29 - Two FFOS and lots of wips!

Flosstube 29
I kept saying ric rac for the strawberry faire finish but it is chenille trim. So sorry!
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[@quiltralso2]

Cutting out a quilt & watching you = great day!!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@quiltralso2 aw that’s awesome!

[@camthestitcher]

We are totally taking 3 months for the fourth day! Brijin has all that fill in as well, so you are on track!! ❤

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@camthestitcher oh my gosh. Best news all day. Thank you!!!!

[@kathyhaydysch9875]

Sarah you are just so cute, I love your flosstube. This hobby has changed so much in a great way from when I did it in the 80s. One of which are the flosstubes. We can form relationships and not even meet! But what a bonus if we get that opportunity! Your projects are so pretty. Enjoy the rest of your summer! It’s been so hot here in North Carolina that I have been getting a lot of stitching time.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@kathyhaydysch9875 thank you so much! I agree, I used to feel so alone in this hobby and now I have friends all over the world!❤️

[@ivonep8166]

Your projects are stunning and it’s so nice to see you stitch on Aida. Your project bags are beautiful I wish I could sew 🧵 like that. Thank you for sharing ❤️🕊️

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@ivonep8166 thank you very much❤️ give sewing the project bags a try! I bet you can do it!

[@craftingaimee]

Beautiful stitching. Love seeing what you're stitching and stitching on 😊

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@craftingaimee thank you very much!

[@SALex_stitches]

I love seeing your projects Sarah 😍😍 So, yes to a WIP parade 😁

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@SALex_stitches aw thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@carolscrafty]

Oh my gosh Sarah, when I showed The Blue Flower chart Autumn Beach I had to pause your flosstube and find it. And I did find it, yay. It's perfect because we are doing a Caribbean cruise in November. I'm so excited. Thank you!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@carolscrafty oh yay!!! Isn’t it perfection??

[@SallyStitchesAnd]

Fun to watch you today while working on my stitching on this rainy Monday, Sarah! I would enjoy watching a mid-year WIP parade from you. I thought about filming my own except I just one when I started my channel a few months ago. I want to reorganize my kits so I’m planning a kit parade later this summer. My “kits” usually are patterns and floss if I bought things specifically to go with each other.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@SallyStitchesAnd oh I’ll look forward to seeing that!!!!

[@susanlamatrice6938]

I love Barefoot Needleart, they have such great customer service! They carry a lot of beach themed charts too!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@susanlamatrice6938 I was thrilled with the beautiful package my friend sent me from there. I ordered that cottage garden thread from them and they shipped it sooo fast. I will for sure be ordering from them more.

[@charj57]

Love the autumn beach postcards

[@Handmadebysarahw]

They are so sweet!

[@EsmeraldaL]

I love Serenity!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@EsmeraldaL me too! Isn’t it fabulous?

[@barbaracarbone8101]

Happy belated birthday. I’m happy that you had a nice celebration at the beach. I am catching up on my FlossTube videos and stitching while watching. I love all the stitchy pieces that you shared. I love the Blue Flower Beach in Autumn. I live at the beach in Southern CA so I just may have to stitch it. I was surprised at how big those postcards are. I’m so glad you are an aida stitcher because I can see what patterns can be stitched on any fabric. I stitch aida only as well. Continue to enjoy your summer and get that fill in done. I have learned that outlining something so it can be filled in is a great way to go. I call it mindless stitching.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@barbaracarbone8101 yes! I love the mindless stitches!!❤️

[@xstitchinglibrarian]

Happy birthday 🎉 🎂🎈 Sarah, you are so loved ❤❤❤. Enjoy your birthday month.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

You are so sweet. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@Normascalia]

Hi Sarah, Happy belated birthday. Thank u for sharing all your wips you have some beautiful ones for sure and your pillows are adorable, luv watching and seeing what u do. Have a great week. ❤️❤️

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@Normascalia thank you so much!!!

[@debbiedomagal6839]

Sara, another great video, love them all!!! Glad you had a great birthday. Happy Summer.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@debbiedomagal6839 thank you so much!

[@paulamcmellon6171]

Sarah!!! Your finishes are adorable. I want to stitch them for myself!! Also I absolutely love love the Blackbird Patriotic stitch. It’s so perfect on that fabric. Thank you for another fabulous video. 💙💙💜💜

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@paulamcmellon6171 thank you so much my friend. ❤️

[@bethanyrutta2377]

Love it all! Watching you is so relaxing! I love seeing your bags and wips!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@bethanyrutta2377 aw thank you!

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Hi Sarah , love your finishes and all you projects. take care

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@yvonnevigil7489 thank you so much.

[@wandabarth-lindblom3661]

thank you for sharing your stitching

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@wandabarth-lindblom3661 thank you for caring about what I have to show and watching ❤️

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Cute finishes. I have Not done an FFO with my Chenille trims yet. I kit up stuff on Saturdays, some are missing a couple floss or the fabric, but all are in project bags / keepers. The ones that are Fully kitted up go into a basket, so when I'm ready, they are all set for me to start. Love New Starts!!! My plans & goals never seem to jive.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@DeeAZstitcher that’s so fun! Also I kept saying ric rac and I meant chenille 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@DeeAZstitcher]

@@Handmadebysarahw I'm sure it isn't easy talking to a camera with tons of items to show & talk about, we know what ya meant ;) My Kitting Up work has gone into my Sunday, I KNOW I have this fabric, just can't remember where I put it down!!!

[@AnabelleWillkomm]

Hi Sarah, I love your projects. I'm doing your monthly calendar. Thanks

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@AnabelleWillkomm oh that is awesome! I hope you are enjoying it!

[@scrappychickcyndi]

Happy birthday Sarah!! I LOVE the Loose Feathers stitches you've completed, they are still on my "one day" list lol. And I actually just saw the blue flower autumn beach pattern when I was down at Barefoot last month, thinking...oh I love that but not yet! You have great taste my friend😊

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@scrappychickcyndi oh thank you so much! So sweet. ❤️

[@shanebrookcottage]

I’m a new subscriber! So glad I found you . Your cute personality really shines when you share your stitching . 💕🧵

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@shanebrookcottage aw you are so sweet. Thank you. I’m so happy for you to be here❤️

[@donnafrancis9163]

Loved watching your video today! A trip to the beach sounds wonderful to me; maybe I can go soon. All your projects are beautiful! I would like to see a mid-year project parade but I like all your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@donnafrancis9163 thank you so much ❤️ I hope you get a beach trip soon!

[@Mercierfam72]

I love watching your videos and seeing your stitching. Happy belated birthday!!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@Mercierfam72 thank you!!!

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Happy belated birthday! I’m still catching up on Flosstube, so I totally missed what you chose for your birthday start! I’m stitching Anne Hughs too, and I just love her!!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@ContentedNeedleworkerKim I saw that you are stitching her!! Yours looks beautiful and I’m excited we are both working on the same thing❤️

[@ginasexton9200]

Thank you for another great video. I love your stitches!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@ginasexton9200 thank you so much!

[@bethsalisbury5364]

Happy belated birthday! I also had not seen The Blue Flower chart you showed. I think I first saw it on your Instagram. I did find it at Barefoot Needlearts, so I will have to order it as I live at the beach. Your stitching is beautiful, and you have so many pretty wips. I look forward to your next flosstube.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@bethsalisbury5364 thank you so much!!!

[@kristiboyz]

I'm a new stitcher, so I would love to see your fabric stash collection!❤

[@Handmadebysarahw]

Oh maybe I will show that one day! Good idea!

[@molliemcmaker]

Love all your WIPs Sarah!! I have that Hen Pecked pattern too in my stash. ❤❤

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@molliemcmaker thank you so much!!

[@deborahdelisle35]

Sarah you are the sweetest soft spoken stitcher I’ve grown to love! All yr projects are fabulous. I’m tempted to try Heronic for 4th July Rules & Tks for the suggestion of Sulky 1001 for brighter white. So admire yr channel … Happy Day 😎

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@deborahdelisle35 aw thank you so much! I hope you like the sulky on heroic!

[@loriirons9503]

Love your FFO's and love the green chenille trim! I have been wanting to start both of your FFO's shown here, I have both charts! 😂Thank you for the inspiration!!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@loriirons9503 oh yay! They are both very fun and fast stitched! Excuse me calling the chenille ric rac 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@KarenH1959]

Hi Sarah, your Salute to Abigail is gorgeous. Love heroic fabric. Was thinking of using it on Land That I love by Teresa Kogut.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@KarenH1959 thank you so much. That would help such good fabric for that. I’ve always wanted to stitch that one!

[@reneegladney2188]

I'll be starting my fall beach one first week of September when we head to the beach!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@reneegladney2188 yay!!!!❤️❤️

[@nancybareiss7769]

Would love to see your WIP parade but realize it's alot of work

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@nancybareiss7769 thank you❤️

[@maryfleming9408]

You’re such an enabler 🤣. I ordered some of the monthly quakers plus the calendar box and just ordered Serenity by Theresa Kogut. I have close to 90 wipes🤦‍♀️😱.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

Ha I love it❤️❤️

[@christinadanko6288]

❤❤❤

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@christinadanko6288 ❤️

[@jennynowack847]

Sarah, I love your flosstube. I am 69 years old and have picked cross-stitching back up from the 1980s. I finished Gather Ye Rosebuds and it is dated 1990. I had started the companion piece While Ye May but never finished. I am enjoying working on it. Floss Tube has been great for mye because I have a short attention span and have discovered it's okay to have multiple pieces going. I have 12 WIPs right now. Thank you for your sweet enthusiasm ❤

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@jennynowack847 oh I’m so glad you found your way back to it ❤️I am glad you are here ☺️

[@LumiStitch]

Sarah the reason people want to connect with you is because of your positive energy! It is sincere and coming from the heart! Your heart is a magnet and the universe is just sending you what you put out! I always look forward to your videos! Thank you!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@LumiStitch this is so sweet. Thank you so very much for this. ❤️

[@AllisonNorris13]

☮️💟

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@AllisonNorris13 💙

[@arleneg1271]

Well I am always up for a WIP parade but like you Sarah, I do not kit until I am ready to stitch. I do have two projects for Jolly July in the process of kitting. Just waiting on a chart and a floss that has been out of stock. I have seen those beach stitches...when I attended the Barefoot Needleart Retreat last fall. ( And I will be headed to Gulf Shores in September for a week of soaking up the beach vibes and going to Creative Needle Arts to shop!) Happy Stitching!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@arleneg1271 I went there when I was down and got two beautiful aida fabrics. Have you been since she moved the cross stitch to the room in the back? It’s so much easier to shop. There are chairs and a table too so I just plopped down and looked through everything. ❤️

[@arleneg1271]

@@Handmadebysarahw no…. I’ll look forward to seeing the changes.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@arleneg1271 yes it’s great!!! She has soooooo much fabric too! It’s in bins above where the charts are AND in some drawers. So much and well organized.

[@debbiegarlem5733]

Happy Belated Birthday Sweet Sarah! Thank you for sharing your time and talents! Happy Stitching!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@debbiegarlem5733 thank you so much!

[@nerdystitcher]

I am finally able to sit down with a cup of tea and watch Flosstube. Nice stitching!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@nerdystitcher aw thank you❤️

[@rhondazamora8136]

I love your positivity and happy face! You are REALLY close to 4000. I love all of your stitches and I like the green chenille on Strawberry Faire. I’m so glad you are an Aida stitcher.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@rhondazamora8136 thank you so much! I was so happy with the green color. I kept calling it ric rac because I was so distracted by the noise outside 🤦🏻‍♀️lol you know what I mean lol.

[@darlenewiebe7577]

You are always such a joy to watch. Perfect way to start my Sunday morning.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@darlenewiebe7577 aw you are so sweet. Thank you.

[@wendybanta2577]

Just sitting here stitching this morning & watching your video. I just love Serenity. That house, 😳!! I would love to see a WIP parade & maybe you could possibly tell us your plans for the six months? Can’t wait to see that sweet strawberry finish too 😊 Happy Stitching 🧵 🪡😉

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@wendybanta2577 oh great idea. Gosh… plans for 6 months…. I don’t ever think that far in advance 😂 maybe that should be a goal for me😂

[@wendybanta2577]

@@Handmadebysarahw I don’t either 😂

[@lisapeplinski9411]

Sarah - A joy to watch as always! You have been busy girl. Great FFOs as always.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@lisapeplinski9411 thank you!

[@janis711stitches2]

Sarah, it was so fun to see that you’re using that little pouch! Some questions for you: 1. Do you find that white sulky (or white fancy floss, for that matter), tends to lay better than DMC B5200? I never seem to like my white stitches using DMC B5200. 2. How is your Dasher and Dancer coming along? It is my favorite WIP, but I haven’t devoted enough time to it. I love it but it’s so slow going (and a little overwhelming as it’s my largest project). 3. Love that green chenille trim on your strawberry pillow. Did you sew it on or glue it on? I haven’t worked with chenille trim yet, so curious. Great video!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@janis711stitches2 I love that little pouch so much. It is the perfect size for my little purse project! I use the other one for my tablet and it really comes in handy❤️you are the sweetest. Ok yes I do think my white stitches look better with sulky for sure. I haven’t been working on dasher in a while. However, I have been trying to get some wips finished to lower my count so I can rotate through all of them better. I always glue chenille with Aileen’s glue. Works great for me!

[@janis711stitches2]

@@Handmadebysarahw - thank you. I too am trying to get my WIP count down! A thought for a future flosstube: I know you love ornaments-maybe a finish parade of all of your ornaments before you decorate your tree. Could be fun! Are you participating in Midsummer Stitch? I hope to participate on Saturday (unfortunately I have another commitment on Friday night).

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@janis711stitches2 oooo I had this idea the other day! I think they are all in their own ornament box too! It shouldn’t be hard to do. Yay!!! I have not bought a ticket to that but maybe?

[@beverlybertolini742]

Oh Sarah.. love your FFO’s!! Thanks for sharing your WIPs! One question? You mentioned that you used a label on the back of your FFO’s.. can you share where you bought them?

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@beverlybertolini742 yes! I buy them from everemblem and I get the iron on ones.

[@patquiltb77]

Sarah, thank you for your lovely Flosstube channel and all the beautiful things you stitch. I enjoy it very much! And thank you for telling us fabric to use for Patriotic Stitching, called Heroic. Was wondering? Do you stitch in hand? Have a good summer🌹

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@patquiltb77 yes I do stitch in hand with the sewing method. Thank you so much for the sweet comment!

[@patquiltb77]

Thank you♥️🌹

[@princemaddieful]

I own Salute to Abigail. Why am I not stitching it? Gorgeous. I want to do Serenity too but intimidated by the size.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@princemaddieful yes you need to stitch Abigail! Serenity is big… but we are in no rush to finish it and just taking our time. I’d love for you to join us!

[@cindyjprice527]

I love your flosstube so much!!!! On the Salute to Abigail, how many strands did you use of the white? I love the way it looks!!!!!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@cindyjprice527 aw thank you!! I used one strand. That sulky is a tad thicker than one strand of dmc and really makes it stand out. So my fabric is 16 count aida and then I used one strand on all the flosses.

[@cindyjprice527]

@@Handmadebysarahw 16 count PTP is my favorite and I want to stitch this on heroic as well, so I will have to invest in the sulky!!!!

[@cindyjprice527]

Oh BTW, I would love to see your WIP parade!!!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@cindyjprice527 thank you!

[@dianagray6187]

Sarah I loved your floss tube today so much that I just ordered your birthday stitch so I can honor you and the day you were born. Are you going to do a zoom or any SAL I can’t wait to get started….happy belated birthday My birthday was June 29 th and I started Game of Swannes by Long Dog Sampler….so I’ll be busy with 2 big ladies..

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@dianagray6187 oh my gosh you just made my day! I’ve never hosted a zoom before. I do like that idea!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@dianagray6187 happy late birthday!

[@dianagray6187]

@@Handmadebysarahw I just got my chart and thread…I’m starting today and every time I stitch on this I’m going to say a prayer for you and your family. I’m excited

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@dianagray6187 that is the sweetest thing ever. Thank you so much❤️

[@thestitchingewe3275]

Hi! I don’t think any of us will ever say no to a wip parade! Yes please! Also, I’ve resisted asking and scrolled your IG… will you please tell me what the pattern is sitting over your shoulder in videos? It’s the hoop finished floral stitched on black… thank you!!!!❤

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@thestitchingewe3275 yea! A good friend made that for me! It’s by hands on design and it’s called chalk squares.

[@thestitchingewe3275]

@@Handmadebysarahw thank you sweets!

[@pamelajohnson4536]

Hello Sarah, I love all your stitching projects and your kind personality. I would like your advice about using 1 strand versus 2 strands on 18 count Aida. i wasn't happy using 1 strand on my first attempt so 2 strands have been my go-to recently. I am a slow stitcher so maybe using 1 strand would speed up my stitching. Any comments would be appreciated. Pam

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@pamelajohnson4536 I personally love using one strand on 18 for a couple of reasons. I think my stitches look nicer and I use half the floss! I even use one strand on most 16 counts!

[@elizabethmiller7686]

Sarah love watching you. Do you use the sewing method on Aida? If so do you have a tutorial?

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@elizabethmiller7686 I do use the sewing method in hand on aida. I don’t have a tutorial that I have made. Have you tried looking for one on here? Let me know if you want me to find one for you!

[@margoegan5248]

Great video!! Could you tell me the name of the chart of the stitch behind you with the big house? It’s beautiful!!

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@margoegan5248 thanks it’s miss Lucy calcutt

[@JulieRStitches]

I love your projects. WIP Parades are not ones I am a fan of.

[@Handmadebysarahw]

@@JulieRStitches thank you so much! I understand for sure.