Flosstube #35 16 FINISHES! Wow!

[@amy214designs]

Could you talk more about your planning? I absolutely love to hear how different stitchers plan their year of stitching. I always enjoy your videos! Also, thank you for the laughs when Bonnie set off the fireworks on Zoom! 🤣🤣🤣

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Haha! If we gave you a laugh then that made it all worth while :)

[@koh9344]

Hi Bonnie and Madison! Love your videos. If I had not found your floss tube I don't think I would be cross stitching today. Thank you very much for sharing all of your cross-stitching, bags and scissors. Thank you again! Koni

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Oh my goodness! Koni, that makes my heart sing! I am so happy you are stitching!

[@melissalindsey9747]

I love all of your finishes! The Bottle & Brush Tree Hands on Designs I have always wanted to do that one and glad to see both of yalls! I'm gonna do it next year!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Oh good! Do it! Happy Holidays!

[@vallang4832]

Ha ha ha about the fire works. That was crazy!!!😂😂😂

[@UnfinishedStitches]

That was sooo weird!

[@homemadeontheridge]

Y’all kept me company this afternoon while I worked! Always enjoy the updates! Great progress and finishes!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks for spending your time with us!

[@KarenHammer-w6e]

I’m going to do 1 start a day for 12 days. I love your show. I’m an Aida girl too. Tried 28 count. Couldn’t do it. I love that you keep track of your “creative days”, Bonnie. I do quilting, scrapbooking,crochet etc. not enough time in the day. Merry Christmas.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

There is NOT enough time! One start a day for 12 days is a wonderful idea. Merry Christmas!

[@sandramcinnis-fibreinsanity]

Wow Madison! On fire with the ffo's! I love both of your projects, looking good!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks Sandra!

[@Lauren-vu4je]

Hello Bonnie and Madison! I just wanted to thank you for creating such fun videos. I found your channel about a week ago, as I am getting back into cross stitching after many years. I quickly binged all your videos, so I was so glad to see a new one today. I can’t wait to see what you decide to do for the twelve by twelve.❤

[@gingermccafferty9572]

How fun you discovered them too! It was a very happy day for me too❤ I was just thinking it has been just over a year I found them, it was Bonnie alone then, and that I should rewatch them all again. Such pleasant, easy, joyful viewing and inspiring too! It would save me money also if I did rewatch…lol, as it will remind me what I’ve already bought because of being inspired, and get those projects started!. 😂.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

You are so sweet! Thank you for watching!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Hi Ginger! Thanks for the LOVE!

[@Paulabee348]

😂 “crap” too funny! Love your channel btw ❤

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Haha! Thanks for spending your time with us!

[@kankerdoodleb9149]

Hi ladies, so nice to see a few finishes and on to more WIPS! I've got a stack to finish but the urge to start something new is irresistible. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Well....I think you should give in to that urge! Merry Christmas!

[@laurazuniga184]

Super beautiful all the finishes!!! Congratulations!!!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thank you, thank you :)

[@MLBuck7277]

You said to ask questions for New Year’s Eve, such perfect timing! My question is for Bonnie, regarding the Shine On cross stitch “quilt.” Would you mind sharing the details on your color changes for red and yellow? I am getting ready to start that one and also don’t like the orangey red very well. Plus the called-for yelllow practically fades into the fabric, so I’m exploring alternatives. Thank you, and I so enjoy your videos. My daughter is also in graduate school, and we are very close, so it’s especially meaningful to see another mother/daughter duo.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Ahh thank you, we really love doing this crafting stuff together! I will look up those colors!

[@judithsmith593]

Awesome pillow finishes, well done 😊

[@bvdstitching]

The fireworks happened to LaLaDee Stitches too! She couldn’t figure out what she did either, so crazy! Love all your finishes and current projects. Such great inspiration!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Right! And I could not get it to happen again!

[@cfitzgerald.174]

Such a fun video. I love when both of you are together. Can’t wait till your Holiday video ❤

[@UnfinishedStitches]

I LOVE when we are together too!

[@nancymachum8454]

Oh my goodness.. Little Fox Stitching ! Her patterns are gorgeous! Thanks for passing along the name

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Her things are all so lovely :)

[@vallang4832]

Bonnie I love watching your videos that you do when your on your road trips for work. Such fun.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thank you! It makes me feel less lonely when I do a film when I am traveling :)

[@tammyvickery6748]

Love all the pillows and finishes. The gingerbread village is too cute. Love the fireworks probably couldn’t do it again if you tried.😁. Have a very merry Christmas see you for 12 by 12.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Merry Christmas! Nope, I tried to recreate the fireworks to no avail.

[@peggyyoung1839]

I always enjoy your videos. I wish my mom was still living so we could craft together.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Ahh Ms Peggy, I am sorry for your loss. That is hard.

[@beckipugh8124]

Loved the video ladies! Madison --- !! Fully Finished projects WOW!!!!! You two have such great projects that you work on it's amazing. Can't wait to what you come up with for the 12 x 12 video looking forward to see that one. Merry Christmas -- Happy Stitching and safe travels for Madison!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed all our projects, we had lots of fun! Happy stitching!

[@presbymom]

I thought the pillow said "Froot", too! 🤣Love your FFOs and FOs!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Haha! It is a little strange :)

[@leslierupp73]

Wonderful finishes and WIPs!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@trishwells34]

Hi girls!! Great episode, thanks for sharing everything ❤ I hope you enjoy a fantastic holiday visit together 🎄

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thank you! We always have way to much fun together!

[@sandykalmeyer9523]

Omgosh your finishes were beautiful girls! That’s my issue is the finishing. And I’m retired!! No excuse. Maybe I’ll make that one of my 2024 goals, that sounds good! Bonnie, there was fireworks behind you…Lol…that was crazy 😂. I’ve got to figure out what kind of 12? In 12 I’m doing too. I remember watching you last year and you were punchy and giggly by the end. Lots of laughs here too. Have a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thank you so much for sticking with us through the year! It is always good to have goals (or guidelines) We got so tired by the end of that but it was fun!

[@barbaraburdett9594]

Bonnie Your Santa pillow is cute too and your Lizzie Kate stitch framed is adorable. Just my opinion but if you do not care for the Cosmo fabric it might best to pick fabric you really love!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

I agree. I did not realize it was Cosmo when I purchased it or I would not have purchased it. I was just looking at the color/count :(

[@juststitchinginc9777]

New subscriber… just found your channel today! We share the same taste in designers, so I know I’ll love seeing your wips and finishes:-) Bonnie, I actually love your “mistakes” on Bottle Brush Tree Farm and I might do it on purpose lol. You both are naturals on camera and I thought you were friends or possibly sisters until I heard Madison say Mom! Shelly

[@UnfinishedStitches]

ahh Shelly, you are my new best friend! Thank you for spending your time with us :)

[@michelequilts528]

I love all the pillow finishes. I tend to do a lot of pillows because they are easier for me to decide how to finish them. I have that Gingerbread Village kitted but still haven’t started it, I love how yours is looking. Looking forward to hearing what you decide about 12 by 12. Right now I can’t envision starting 12 new projects with the number of WIPs that I have right now. Maybe I should start there. 😊

[@UnfinishedStitches]

I agree about the pillows, plus I really like having them sitting around. Start ALL the things!

[@deborahwalton9689]

I love your FlossTube!!!❤❤

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Ahh thank you so much for the LOVE!

[@jeanetteburnette1197]

Love your Flosstubes!!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thank you! We love that you spent time with us!

[@carolyndelong7558]

To calculate finished size, divide the stitch count by your fabric size. In aida 14ct gives 14 stitches per inch. 16 gives 16 and so on. So a stitch ciunt of 140 x 140 would end up as a 10x10 finish on a 14ct.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Yes, it is not hard to figure. Sometimes a photo is deceiving.

[@EmmyRose22a]

So many amazing FFO's and finishes. I love that you feed off of each other to get things done. And I like that both of you stuck through projects to get them done. What an inspiration! I'm excited to see what you get up to for New Year's!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks Ms Emmy Rose! We love, that we both love crafts :)

[@carolmcqueen3497]

I love your chemistry. I know you’re mom and daughter but it’s addicting. I’m so happy I found you. Merry Christmas🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🎅🏻

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Merry Christmas! We love sharing together so thank you for spending your time with us!

[@leslierathwell-reid7582]

Fantastic stitching FFOs and finishes. I recently found your channel. I love your energy together, and I wish that my daughters would like to stitch too! Okay, I do have a couple of questions! 1. What is a 12 by 12? Assuming 12 starts. 2) I'd love to see your notebooks and how you organize them for your stitching? Maybe you've already shown them before!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

We will share more about planning! Several have asked. 12x12, yes, 12 new starts from noon to midnight for the New Year :)

[@karenolson2532]

I just found you both. Love all your stitching. I too like to make my stitching into pillows. I like gingerbread houses to. Might have to look for them. Cant wait to look at some if your old floss tubes. All the best for Christmas and the new year 🎉

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks so much for all the LOVE!

[@maxwellstudio19]

So excited that you both are going to get to spend Christmas and your birthday! Double Blessings! It’s hard to live far away from your children. All 3 of my children live in a different state, and my only grandchild. You girls have been busy stitching…it shows! Loving all your projects. Hi, my pretty Apollo. Miss you Gus…but I get it…sometimes you just need a nap!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

I think I always need a nap :) Yes, it is hard when you kids are not close physically. It is like you are missing a part of yourself.

[@gretchinunderberg3699]

Hi ladies! I just came across your channel. I’m an Aida stitcher also!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Yay! We love Aida! Thank you for watching!

[@chrisannstriefel8213]

Love all your fun finishes with the pillows Madison I’ve been doing a lot of those lately and I love putting them in a fun weaved basket or a fun bowl to show them off. I did the Nordic prairie schooler Christmas ones last year and have them in a basket and I just love them! Also, Bonnie, when you do the buttermilk basin projects, what type of fusible web do you use? I have been wanting to start some and didn’t know which would be a good one to use. Love your floss tube. Keep up the great work. Hope you and your family have a merry Christmas. Looking forward to your 12 by 12. You guys both inspire me! 🙂⛄❄

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks for all the love! If we inspire one person that makes us happy! For wool fusing I prefer Heat n Bond lite. It is so fun to work on wool.

[@chrisannstriefel8213]

Thanks for the tip with the lite heat-n-bond. I’m excited to try the wool. So many fun designs.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

@@chrisannstriefel8213 of course! Have fun! I like the lite version.

[@maebunny]

Hi! I'd love to learn more about your goal set-up/monthly plans, how you track your craftiness. I cheer along when you met goals and plan to incorporate something similar for myself for the new year. Happy Holidays!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

We will talk about plans for sure coming up for the new year! Thanks for the question! Happy Holidays!

[@Paulabee348]

Happy Holidays to you both too🎄

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks Ms Paulabee! Happy Holidays to you as well :)

[@pathansen4368]

Enjoyed your video. Merry Christmas!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Merry Christmas!

[@barbaraburdett9594]

Madison Your pillows look so pretty. Good job finishing? Question. How do you finish them? When you sew the four sides, why do you cut back center to fill and not fill them 19:39 on one of the four sides? Could you show us your bowls that you use for display your pillows? Thank you.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks for the quesions!

[@chloestella44]

Merry Christmas Girls! Love all your finishes and project bags and Thanks so much for always sharing with us!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Merry Christmas and thank you!

[@andysmomma]

I love seeing all your finished projects, it gets me inspired to work on mine! Could you share which Buttermilk Basin book your wool project is from? It’s so cute! Never mind…I just saw you show the cover of the book! 😊

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Haha! I love al their books, so good!

[@TheManiacStitcher]

Where did you get the gingerbread fabric for your project bag? It’s adorable and would love to get some!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

I believe it is from Robert Kaufman?? I have had it awhile so I am not sure where it came from.

[@Cherylpuckey]

Another fun video, I am wondering when you stitch on 14 or 16; do you do two threads over two squares? I have been attempting a pattern on 18 count and I think I need to do one thread over one square. Both your stitching is so beautiful….Thank you ladies, have an amazing week…..Merry Christmas from Saskatchewan……

[@carolyndelong7558]

On 14 & 16 aida stitch hole to hole. On 18 you stitch hole to hole with 18 stitches per inch. But you can stitch over 2 and you end up with 9 stitches per inch and double the finished size.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

We don't do 2 threads over 2 squares, on any of our aida 14, 16 or 18 count. But you always could if you wanted to double your finished piece. Depends on the look you want. One thread on 18 count is lovely, it really depends on the look you want. If you like a more sparse coverage then just do 1 thread. No rules, do what you like to do or what looks good to you :)

[@sue-ro6cd]

What is your favorite store for finding your pretty Aida colors?

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Oh gosh...I honestly look at whatever shop I am looking in! If it is in person or on line. If I am buying a chart I look to see if they have any hand dyed aida and I buy any that I like the color of. We both buy a lot from 123stitch.

[@quilterinthewoods62]

Madison, I tried to find your gingerbread house pattern, and could not find it. Could you put a link in your notes? Thank you. You guys are doing great with your stitching!

[@susanhancock6628]

Love your videos! I would love to see how you put together a new project. How do you decide where to start on the fabric? I’m doing my first cross stitch in years; I did the gridding thing with normal thread to help match up pattern to fabric..I’m finding it has its own set of problems… Do you have any tricks for ripping out errors? I’d love to see how you stitch - in hand, in hoop? Any tips, tricks. Thanks!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

I have added the link in the description box, and here it is as well! Thank you for watching! www.inspireuplift.com/Merry-Christmas-Gingerbread-Village-Cross-Stitch-Winter-Sampler/iu/17570

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thank you for watching and for the questions, we will talk about them in our 12x12 video! Glad you are coming back to cross stitching, there are so many fun patterns to stitch!

[@conniekellett3051]

Hi Madison I noticed that you use painters tape around your fabric so I bought some and I cannot get it to stick together when I fold it over ….is there a trick to this. is there a particular kind that I need to buy .I noticed they have several different varieties..I would appreciate your help on this I also stitch in hand so it is much easier if you can keep the edges from frying thanks for your help and I love you and your mom’s videos❤

[@UnfinishedStitches]

We just use reg old painters tape. I am not sure why yours is not sticking? We do use really wide, maybe try that??

[@LindaFeick]

Where did you get your Holly Jolly tins? I’ve been looking everywhere and can’t find one big enough for the scissors too.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

We got ours from Fat quarter shop, they always have different ones throughout the year. Here is a link to the ones they have right now! www.fatquartershop.com/gifts-and-accessories/storage-tins

[@sheriking4041]

I don’t understand why you had to use 3 strands when stitching on 14 count fabric. Did the pattern call for this. My Kathy Barrick patterns are usually stitched on higher count fabric using 1 strand of NPI silk. I can understand why 3 strands would be frustrating

[@UnfinishedStitches]

I would like to know why I did as well!!! It did not call for it, someone suggested that to me, so I thought...oh I will try that. Don't like it.

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

Hi ladies, I have a question for Bonnie, what do you do for a living where you travel so much and are gone for a week at a time? I really enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas to you and your families.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Merry Christmas !!

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Thanks for the question!

[@TheStitchingOwl]

You two will have to change the name of your channel if you keep finishing your works like you did today. Well done! Merry Christmas.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Merry Christmas! I am sure we will be back to our old not finishing selves soon :)

[@debmyers1648]

Congratulations for finishing so many projects! That's always a good feeling. I have a silly question for your 12 x 12 video. Out of curiosity, what kind of research does Madison do with the fruit flys? 🙂

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Not silly, thanks for the question!

[@scoobers3493]

Back a week earlier could become a regular thing 😉

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Haha! We shall see :)

[@grandmaB1948]

Yesterday I was watching another person's FlossTube and fireworks also popped up on it. I think someone has hacked KZbin.

[@UnfinishedStitches]

Ha, maybe, that was the weirdest thing!