Flosstube #34 Hats Off to Hands Across the Sea - Queen City retreat recap

Come join me for Flosstube #34 and hear all about the Hands across the sea retreat with Nicola Parkman held by my local Guild The Queen City Sampler Guild.
As well hear about another upcoming retreat that you can join in on
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Flosstubers mentioned:
‪@nicolaparkman‬
‪@TigerLilyDesigns‬
‪@jaxcreativeinspirations‬
‪@dotdotgoosedesign-denise2230‬
‪@paisleystitcher1243‬
‪@Merrcraw15‬
‪@stitchfolk537‬
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Blue Mountains - Gabriel Witcher
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The little Dobro- Ivan Rosenberg

[@darleneingeorgia6922]

Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Nicola’s workshop/Guild Retreat! It must have been wonderful. I know that all the attendees treasure their time there. 🥰

[@luannereed5539]

It is wonderful to know that events like this exist today, love the history💖

[@carolsiegle3254]

What fun you had, can tell you had a wonderful time. I think Nicola would be fantastic to meet, so happy you got to go.

[@kathyharris7158]

What a wonderful retreat.glad you enjoyed it so much. I enjoyed hearing about it. Thanks.

[@bethanyrutta2377]

Let Us Pray was a book my Grannie had and now it’s mine. I have stitched several and they are favorites ☺️. Such fun times and goodies!

[@theresekuddes7508]

I was in Little Rock Wednesday - Friday for my Grandson’s graduation from elementary school. Of course I visited Shepherds Needle. Everyone is so helpful there!

[@catherinelaurent5219]

Love Lets Pray, I have stitched Paula Vaughn, I do not do all the back stitching myself. Crowning Glory is beautiful, oh my gosh love that bag, her bags are amazing. I collect vintage scissors, love the Scottish Sampler. Lovely practice stitches' love the thread bling holder, the mug is adorable as are the other gifts, you are Blessed with gifts, the needlebook is sweet. love the bone fish, thank-you for an amazing video.

[@dianemckoon7808]

Well, that was great! And yes I'm one if those who loves listening to your flosstubes no matter how long!😂 ❤ Can't wait till Friday! Hope your hubby is doing well!

[@jonigoodmanson2179]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. This sounds like a perfectly wonderful retreat. Looking forward to Friday’s video, too!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

I so enjoyed your recap of this extraordinary opportunity. Thank you so sharing. ❤❤

[@marykjersten4336]

Wow! I see why you are so excited! So happy for you!

[@shelly2758]

Your retreat adventure sounded really awesome! Thank you for your video . ❤

[@Sues_knots_and_crosses]

Enjoyed hearing all about this fab experience. Looks like you thoroughly enjoyed. Look forward to your next video this week x

[@billiebrochu9257]

Enjoyed your flosstube today! I have never stitched a Hands across the Sea pattern. This is making me want to kit one up!

[@marjoriefarquharson3057]

What a wonderful experience you had...Thank you for sharing!

[@kimdavison9223]

Wonderful video...I appreciate you so much! I can't wait to see you again❤❤❤

[@carolfawcett1297]

Sounds like a wonderful retreat! Thank you for sharing!

[@terrybryson6864]

Thank you. I felt I was there by your retelling. :)

[@wandabarth-lindblom3661]

You are already a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your talent and showing us the ways

[@antiqueneedleworkers]

Thank you🥰

[@Merrcraw15]

Great to see your smiling face, my friend! What a pleasure to get to attend the Queen City Sampler Guild Retreat with you! Thank you so much for the shout out. That means so much to me. When I finish setting up my space, I will be filming. Take care and Happy Stitching!

[@lisaduffin2114]

Great video . I would love to take a workshop with Nicola . It sounded amazing . So happy for you that you could experience that

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing the information from the retreat.

[@darlenewiebe7577]

It's so wonderful to see you again! ❤ That retreat is in my bucket list!!! I would absolutely love love to meet you! This coming year however I'll be going through a breast cancer journey, so it will have to wait a few years.😢 But I do know that as I'm sitting with chemo drugs going through me I will most definitely be watching flosstube. Again love you sister in Christ!

[@antiqueneedleworkers]

I will add you to my prayer list!!! Please keep me posted on how your doing friend❤️🙏

[@Thecraftyfox_tr]

Great video ❤ Can’t wait for the second one. and thank you for answering my email ….( Tatiana R)

[@kimdavison9223]

I looooovvveee your videos❤❤❤❤. You are so interesting, knowledgeable and a welcome friend to stitch with ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cindyrichards6019]

Your videos are always so lovely. Thank you for sharing all this wonderful information 😊

[@susanbooth551]

Wow! I can’t even imagine the awe that everyone must have felt being at that special retreat! A once in a lifetime, precious event!! A historical moment! You captured it so well and it shines a more meaningful light on our stitching that we love so much! Thank you for sharing your passion!

[@conniehaas1039]

What a blessing you are Shelly! Wonderful stories and examples of how we are so blessed to enjoy this heritage of stitching together! Thank you, thank you for sharing!

[@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947]

Shelly, Thank you for this wonderful review of the QCSG retreat with Nicola Parkman. You were very thorough. It was so nice to meet you in person for the first time. You are such a wonderful addition to our stitching community. Happy stitching. Best, K

[@krafty_kay_jay]

What an incredible retreat, so glad that you shared and extended the ‘charge’ to all of us watching. People who appreciate the fiber arts are, in my experience, the kindest humans. I feel blessed to be a part of the community and, if presented with an opportunity, I will happily share the skill with anyone who expresses interest🪡🧵❤️

[@patibeck7673]

Please don't apologize for a long video. We love all you share. Also I struggle with feeling guilty sitting and stitching but when I watch you and stitch I don't telling myself I deserve sitting for one floss tube... longer the better....haha.... again we think of you as our friend spending the afternoon with us.

[@carolevans3021]

Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us. I know how you needed some down time. One month to the day after my husband turned 50 he had his first heart attack. We went from the ER Dr saying it was maybe an attack to observation overnight. Then an hour later he was scheduled for 5 bi pass surgery. But he lived to be 82 before I lost him. He is singing praises in heaven now with a new body.

[@rhondahammond9518]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@rhondachance6122]

What a perfect description of that retreat! I could not agree more! Thank you for sharing!❤️

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I just want to say thank you for recommending Meditations for Makers. I've been working through Fools Gold by the lady who wrote Poem Crazy!

[@sharoncollier6900]

Your passion and love of samplers just oozes from you! It is such a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for giving us your time. It is a gift❤.

[@daphne4875]

I could almost envision your video equipment smokin' hot. Time must have sped up at warp speed during such an incredible retreat. I will often go back to videos of Nicola that i have already watched, in order to just listen to her soft, calming voice. She is inspiring to me as a beginner as well to all of you advanced stitchers.

[@FlossBossinCousins]

Ohhhhh looks like y’all had a WONDERFUL time!!! I’m so jelly!!!! Love you cousin!

[@donnalambert8386]

The retreat sounds like one I would enjoy. You did a wonderful job explaining it. I love watching you and I learn new things each time.

[@brookpurdum]

*pauses video, registers for Crowning Glory retreat! Thanks, Shellie, I’m so excited!

[@antiqueneedleworkers]

Hooray!!!!

[@chellesunflwr]

Really wonderful description f your time at your retreat. Sounds like an awesome time was had by all. Thank you so very much for sharing this. Happy stitching. ❤️🌻👍🏼

[@barbaramatchack8995]

You did a fantastic job sharing the experience of the retreat. It was my very first retreat and meeting Nicola was wonderful and somethings I never thought I'd be able to do.

[@dianemadison5955]

OMG! This sounds like it was so wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us sweet friend. 🥰

[@georgiaobrien8393]

Fabulous flosstube - thank you for sharing all about the QCSG retreat. Can’t wait for the retreat with Nicola at Hobby House this coming October!❤️

[@emilywilliams3237]

Shellie, you captured so much of what I felt about that retreat, too - and I am a total newcomer to the QCSG and still had some of the same experiences. Thanks for this video.

[@gladysdelestre4344]

Bravo 👏 to you for sharing such a great retreat memory . I Thank you 🙏 it’s was nice to see your happiness shine through of enjoyment 🤗. Many blessings 🙏🙏to you can’t wait for the next video 🤗✌️

[@GleefulGretchen]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and encouraging us all! What beautiful treasures you were gifted by such talented women! I could only find references to Beth re: being a model stitcher, etc -- could not find any source to possibly purchase something she has made. Do you know if she does sell online on any platform? Can't wait to see your finished sampler in the future and am looking forward to seeing your next video! Happy stitching! xoxo

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Fun video, wow that sounded like a fantastic retreat, with cherished memories, great to learn more, I love specialty stitches. ... and lol, I remember the M&M's story.

[@julienichols9712]

I thoroughly enjoy your channel and value you as a person and needleworker! You bring so much to our community and to the world as a whole. My heart is happy that you have so many friendships to share this passion with. There’s a lot of us that aren’t as fortunate and it’s nice to see others build those relationships that are like minded. ❤ Are you attending Summer School at the Attic this August?

[@antiqueneedleworkers]

Oh how I wish I was attending!! It’s on my bucket list and I will try to get in until I do.

[@roxiblair8861]

HI Shellie - always glad to see your videos - thanks for sharing! Wow - you look so pretty and springy with your blouse. I hope your neck/back injury is all better now, and also your husband is back on the mend! Sounds like a fun retreat - I'm sure you definitely needed that time for yourself, thanks for sharing the experience! Have a relaxing Memorial Day weekend :-)

[@user-cd1yr7kj8w]

You could fit a bunch of mini M&M’s in the acorn!

[@janicebest-nesbitt6455]

Shelly I am moved to tears with this video. Thank You so much for giving us this experience of your retreat. I heard much and learned much. I want to start learning and doing some of these moving and telling samplers. Wondering how would I get started. I’ve always been an Aida girl. I also loved your video about linens and even weaves. My eyes are not as sharp as they were when younger but you mentioned we have to let our eyes adjust to the smaller holes. Which sampler would you recommend for beginners. ? Again thank You for sharing. This made my day complete.

[@antiqueneedleworkers]

Hi Janice, On my next episode I will speak directly to this topic and show some examples Thank you for your kind words and for watching!! Shellie

[@lauriecarlson4672]

Wonderful video, thank you!!!!!

[@rhondazamora8136]

I love your videos, no matter the length. Thanks for sharing. I love your excitement. I will see you later this week for part 2. I have a question for you - Will the Sulky Petites fit in the thread pods?

[@antiqueneedleworkers]

They absolutely will!!

[@christinadanko6288]

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[@cyndeestipanovich8956]

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[@cathleenjones5332]

To wax or not to wax. I have heard so many answers. Then do you wax cotton or just silk? Will the floss fade or not ? I am so confused could you dear Shelly explain. You are my favorite guru and I have learned so much from you. Thank you for your help.

[@antiqueneedleworkers]

I’m a waxer I wax all threads I pass mine over the wax once I use 100% bees wax And have never had a single problem If you have watched the video where I discuss silk and the one I speak about other threads I tell that back before the spinning wheel was invented in the 1700’s thread was produced by hand spinning it with a hand spindle and it was an arduous task. They waxed all of those threads to make them stable and so they would maintained their continuity. I hope this gives you a little confidence in your choice to wax or not. Neither is wrong. Your the boss of your thread😊

[@cathleenjones5332]

@@antiqueneedleworkers Thank you so much for the information,

[@annroberson8890]

Sorry not the longer the better. I watch when I see they’re shorter and I still watch at 1.25 or 1.5 speed.

[@SuperMomoji]

Thank you for sharing, can you tell me where can I get the project bags you showed on the VDO form Beth….. It’s very nice.

[@antiqueneedleworkers]

I put the information in the description box of this video

[@SuperMomoji]

Thank you , you’re the best😍