Flosstube 47 - Some sad news and this and that.

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IG - Ellie Welliestitcher
Shops mentioned:
123 Stitch
Peakside Needleworks
Arts and Designs
Coffee Craft Fabrics - FB
Pretty Little Things - FB
Sew Be Bags - IG
AgnesLittleMinders - Etsy
Flosstubers mentioned:
‪@stitchysally‬
‪@flossysewsandgrows‬
‪@craftingkirsty‬
@stitchingacrosstheglobe
@teresalittlestitcher
@stitchingwithreecie
Books mentioned:
The Bee Sting - Paul Murray
Crescent City Trilogy - Sarah J Maas

[@slightlybananas6031]

Lovely update. Sending lots of love as you go through this season of grief. Thanks for sharing and Happy Stitching!

[@Linda-Lovestostitch]

I am sorry to hear of Prince. Losing a pet is incredibly hard. They give us their love unconditionally.

[@suehayward-ault3587]

Oh bless you, sending virtual hugs. The hardest thing about owning a pet is saying goodbye ❤

[@natita280]

I am so sorry for your loss! My pup went over the rainbow bridge last April at 15 years old. I still miss my little stitching buddy and hearing her little steps walking around the house. Sending virtual hugs your way. ❤

[@arleenwild6247]

So sad about your loss of Prince ,his paw prints will always be on your heart x sending hugs

[@Aspen_stitcher]

So sorry to hear about Prince. The loss of a pet is so very hard. Your projects are beautiful.

[@quietmindstitcher9326]

Thankyou for mentioning my beautiful big boy too. So awful we lost Logan and Prince so close together so suddenly to cancer. We will raise a glass to them in Italy! Xx

[@melissa.lilred]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Prince, Elaine. 😢🌈🐕 He will be forever in your heart and fondly missed ❤ Adding a rose to your garden in memory is a beautiful way to remember how much he enjoyed being out there. Your samplers are looking lovely too ❤ Take care

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thanks for your kind words Melissa ❤ see you in a few weeks xx

[@maryannjohnson5410]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is always hard. Nice progress on your projects.

[@jacquelineleibfried4691]

Sorry for your loss. You look very nice today. Love seeing all your projects. Beautiful stitching.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind words ❤

[@paulinedutton8576]

I’m so sorry to hear about your Boy Prince, Elaine , it’s a huge blow when a beloved family pet dies and my heart goes out to you . ❤

[@Zoe-nb4zh]

So sorry to hear about Princes passing 😢 sending big hugs!!

[@stephaniewingett2173]

Oh Elaine. I'm so very sorry to hear about Prince. I've had dogs my whole life who were true members of our family, so I really know how you're feeling. Sending you a big hug across the Atlantic. I'm glad you found a bit of escape in your stitching and gardening. Steph xx

[@alisonowen8547]

Obviously big hugs re your lovely boy and glad to hear that you are lavishing love on Hope. Lovely catching up with your stitching progress and great to have more of your beautiful stitchy display dresser in shot. Feeling a bit bad that The Bee Sting wasn’t your cup of tea given it’s quite a doorstep 😬. See you next month at sunny Stansted!

[@suelandriault8137]

I'm so, so sorry to hear about Prince. It's so hard to say goodbye. I still get teary-eyed when talking about my Staffy...she passed over a year ago and I still miss her so much. Sending you hugs. Take care!

[@lynncordova8169]

So sorry about your boy Prince. We lost 2 dogs in 4 months from October to January. They were older, but it was awful. Our other dog was as depressed as we were. ❤❤❤ Lovely stitching as usual. Have fun in your garden.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

I feel your pain losing your dogs, even though you know they are getting old it’s still painful when they go isn’t it ❤️xx

[@kankerdoodleb9149]

I am so sorry about Prince, we never have them long enough, Big hugs 💔. I do enjoy seeing your stitches, especially the full coverage which is way out of my primitive wheelhouse.

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

I am so sorry to hear about Prince passing away. So Sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a pet. Love all of your WIPS - you are making great progress on them. Take care & Happy Stitching ❤️🤗🧵🪡🧵❤️

[@dianelegace4846]

Sorry to hear about your loss of Prince. My heart aches for you. Our fur babies are so much a part of the family. Thankfully we have our stitching to help us get through thr grief. Love seeing all your beautiful stitching projects. Take care. Hope to see you soon.❤

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much for your kind words xx

[@reginebacherle8728]

Oh Elaine, I´m so sorry for your loss, I sat and cried thinking of all my dogs I still miss so much. Big hugs!

[@suzielambert2886]

Sending the biggest of hugs. Our fur babies are so special to us. 💞 Always love your videos 🤗

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much ❤

[@lucythomas7203]

I’m so sorry to hear about Prince, sending lots of love and hugs. Love watching you and your beautiful stitching.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤

[@janestyles4024]

Ohh Elaine, my heart goes out to you, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you big hugs. Wonderful projects x

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much for your kind words xx

[@kerripark2312]

My heart goes out to you Elaine. The only downside to sharing our lives with animals is that they’re with us such a short time. But they pack that time with so much unconditional love and memories which will help you adjust to life without him over the coming months. Take refuge in your stitching, buy all the things and take care xx❤

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much Kerri for your kind words xx ❤

[@dubdreams28]

So sorry to hear about Prince, it’s definitely the hardest part of having pets when you have to say goodbye. Sending a huge hug xx

[@elizabethaston4434]

So sorry to hear about Prince. Lots of beautiful stitching Elaine, love seeing all your progress and hearing your stitching plans 😊❤

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your lovely comment ❤

[@hannacairns8203]

Sending love your way brave lady 😘😘

[@craftingwithfizzy5330]

Sorry to hear of your loss of your beautiful boy Prince. Lovely to catch up on your WIPs progress ❤

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much ❤

[@cotterillfamily7355]

Sorry to hear that Prince has gone, he was the goodest of the good boys xxx. Take care, Nic x

[@kathydeel4780]

Hi Elaine, so sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤

[@denisedebolt]

So sorry for your loss, Ellie. (Just catching up now.) Losing a fur baby hurts as much as losing any other family member. My heart goes out to you. 💔😢

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

I’m so sorry to hear about your beloved Prince. Our pets become part of our family.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Yes they do. Thank you for your kind words xx

[@jilllunsford5425]

So sorry to hear of your loss, can fully empathise with you on the loss of a much loved pet❤. Loved seeing your projects, Chris Dunn charts are just beautiful. 🌼🐝

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind comment ❤️

[@JillybeanL66]

Love and hugs, so sorry about your beloved Prince.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much ❤

[@julietukume3241]

Hi Elaine I watch you all the time. I'm so sorry to hear about Prince, he's forever with you in spirit.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much for your kind comment ❤

[@scodyrat]

Elaine.. Prince will be with you..he has a corner of your heart. He was lucky to have you as his human. ❤

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤

[@carolinemeehan9356]

So sorry for your loss. I love your projects.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much xx

[@clairebesteman541]

So sorry for your loss, sending my love your way. ❤

[@craftingkirsty]

So sorry to hear about Prince. Fab video as always 😊

[@SuperDizzydaz]

So sorry to hear about Prince it’s never easy loosing a family member sending big hugs x

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank Darren, it’s been tough x

[@crossstitchingwithmildred]

So sorry for your loss!! I lost toby 2,4 years ago and i still miss him a lot. That is why i am stitching him. I hope your other dog is doing allright. I enjoyed watching your video. Hugs mildred

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you Mildred xxx I know how much Toby meant to you too, I can tell when you show your progress with stitching him xx take care 😊

[@alliorrfly]

Sorry to hear about Prince, its just heartbreaking when a pet goes ❤

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thanks Alli ❤

[@valeriegunter6450]

aww so sorry to hear of Prince's passing. He'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge with lots of kisses and tail wagging. Hope your other furbaby is coping okay with him gone.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind words xx Hope is getting a bit better now ❤

[@audreyrobinson4395]

Elaine i am soo sorry to hear about Prince, its so hearbreaking when they leave us. Sending you a big hug xx❤

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much ❤

[@melodymarlow2687]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Prince. My heart goes out to you and your family. ❤ Thank you for your lovely video and for sharing with all of us. 🤗

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind comment ❤

[@melodymarlow2687]

@@elliewelliestitcher we had a similar experience with our first dog and it was so hard. So your video really hit home for me. I hope you find some solace and healing in your stitching.

[@mrsmiggins6435]

Thank you Elaine for being so brave talking about your loss of your Prince. It was wonderful catching up with you😃 and your lovely projects. If you would like me to still do your backstitch please send it up and I will ask Robz to drop it off😃. I shall text you in a couple of days to confirm what we 'spoke'about. I just can't do it. Failed again lol. I had to laugh when you finished showing you PIP's (projects in progress Stitching with my little😃.) and said" I told you"Enjoy your stitches Elaine, stay safe🤗

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thanks Ange xxx yes message me ❤

[@fionamacartney7012]

So sorry to hear about Prince. I feel for you. Still have my girls but lost my boy a couple of years back. I still feel he is here sometimes. Take care xx

[@cindyhorton7561]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Prince. A pet’s love is just so special and it rips your heart out when it’s their time. My Toby passed almost 15 years ago and I still miss him every day. I use his photo as my thumbnail! The only consolation is that Prince is no longer in any pain and he’s got a lot of friends in heaven! ❤

[@stitchyrach6252]

So sorry to hear about Prince Elaine, it's hard losing a loved companion. Not long until Essex now. Very excited.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Looking forward to catching up with you in a few weeks 😊

[@krystinatremblay826]

I know how you feel ❤ No need to apologize, we understand 🌺 In time, memories will bring smiles, wishing you the best 🌹

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind comment ❤️

[@rosamoulton9775]

Hi Elaine sorry to hear your news about Prince sending love your way , thank you for another wonderful video xx

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you Rosa for your lovely comment xx

[@missinginastitch]

So sorry to hear about you dog Prince 💔❤ The memories are there to comfort 💗 Really enjoy seeing your progress' on your wips! It is always inspiring to get more done on mine, so Thank you for that! Hoping your gardening will get along fine and the weather to nice for the grow´☺

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@Ellinesscrafts]

Sorry to hear about Prince. xx

[@divinecriationranch840]

So sorry for your loss.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you xx

[@Kathysimmeth6678]

So sorry to hear your loss of Prince. I loss my Rudy last week suddenly also. I know what you are going through. They are part of the family. Stitching helps ease your mind. Thoughts are with you.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Sorry for your loss too ❤ I feel your pain xx

[@maryperkins5090]

So sorry to hear about prince so sad when one of our fur babies passes away love and hugs to you, you enabled me with the mosaic crochet had to go and look, now I have to try it.will let you know how it goes take care happy stitching ❤

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much for your kind comment ❤️

[@janmiller9702]

I worked at a LNS for 10+ years & one lady did an afghan every year for all of her grandkids but she used to use ‘thingys’ that she got at a bike shop. Kept your pant legs wrapped up close to your legs. I know that if you called a bicycle shop & asked, they would know the name. Smooth plastic that acted like one handcuff with a little opening. But, she bought 3+ & it held the fabric so handily she didn’t have any issues. Maybe this will help … ❤ to you for Prince’s passing …😢

[@stitchysally]

Oh Elaine I am so sorry to hear about your sweet boy Prince. My heart breaks for you. I really enjoyed my catch up with you while I was stitching. You’ve made lovely progress on all of your pieces. With Thy Hands is looking absolutely gorgeous! Was debating whether to go up to the house or work my way down and down was the way I went 😂. You are so right that it is a lovely one to stitch. I laughed when you said I was a terrible enabler! I love enabling! I haven’t stitched Winter Wonderland and I don’t have the chart so will probably buy it later in the year when I allow myself a chart treat 😊. I did borrow it from someone a few years ago so that I could stitch the pinkeep. Take care my friend. Happy stitching 😊

[@sharonfennell2932]

So sorry to hear about Prince 😢

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you xx

[@BerginLisa]

So sorry for your loss, I totally understand having lost my nearly 17 year old dog back in November, it’s so so hard. I still find every day very difficult because she isn’t here, my thoughts are with you.

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind words xx it doesn’t matter that we know they are old and it is inevitable it’s still so painful isn’t it ❤

[@TheStitchingOwl]

There is no need to apologize for anything at all. My heart is with you. My beloved pup will be 15 next month. I always love seeing your stitching. When I want something to fray later in a controlled way, I sew a straight line in about an inch from the edge and go over it a second time. Then when gray happens, it stops at the sewing line.

[@pattimiller421]

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[@deborahwatkins1493]

Sorry for your loss. Enjoyed your video and appreciated your making the effort though I know you are still feeling the absence of Prince. I've made note of fabrics that I will need to add to the collection. Thanks. :-)

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much for your kind words xx we always need fabrics to add to the collection don’t we!!

[@CrossStitchtheGlobe]

AH I was just watching your video when you said such nice things about our channel. Thank you so much! I love your videos, and I agree - I have charts I would pay a lot for (thankfully they aren't out of print!) Happy stitching. 🌎

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thanks for watching 😊 I think I said your channel name wrong 🤦‍♀️ I will correct it on my next video. Happy stitching 🧵🧵🪡

[@CrossStitchtheGlobe]

@@elliewelliestitcher awe that’s too kind ❤️❤️

[@amandalavelle2638]

Ahhh Elaine, I’m so sorry to hear about your boy Prince. I know it makes no difference if you’ve gone through losing a pet before or not, it’s still such a heartache to lose your furry family member. I see it every day at work and it never gets easier. It will be a year in March since I lost my Labrador Bertie and it still catches me sometimes and I suddenly get that pricking behind the eyes and lump in the throat. Just shows what a wonderful gift they are to us that they leave us with such lovely memories. Big hugs to you and to your other dog cos I’m sure she’s probably a bit lost as well now xxxx

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you so much for your kind words xx you are so right, they are such a gift for the short time we have them ❤ Hope is a little better, she has been going for walks with my neighbours dogs which I think has helped her 😊

[@cococreates26]

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[@susanlamatrice6938]

So sorry for your loss. Our pets are part of the family. I ordered a few things from Market but didn’t go crazy. I don’t understand designers who stick a flag on every design, it seems really limiting!

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind words xx I know, I was a bit disappointed that Plum Street went so patriotic this time, but never mind there was lots of other lovely charts being released and I already have more than I can ever stitch 😊

[@susanlamatrice6938]

@@elliewelliestitcher that’s true for me as well! And most everything will be available for a long time so it’s no rush.

[@pigmor]

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[@CrossStitchtheGlobe]

🌎🌎🌎

[@lynnburton6225]

So sad that you had to say goodbye to Prince it's heart breaking 💔 Thanks for a great flosstube you find it so easy to talk for an hour flat out I would get all um's and aargh's! Just want to say that you enabled me to buy Chris Dunn's Bedtime Stories 😊 I was new to them when you showed your full coverage projects, I especially liked Cheese but chose Bedtime Stories instead. The count recommended is 25ct evenweave 2 over 1, this is alien to me is that what you used? Thanks Ellie x

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thanks for your kind words. Glad you like the Chris Dunn’s, his artwork is glorious and fun to stitch. I use 28 count as I like to stitch one over one and I prefer the coverage with 28 count. I have got a project on 25 count and I’m stitching that one over one also as I found the 2 over one a bit too bulky for my liking, but a lot of people prefer the 2 strands, I think it depends what kind of coverage you want. Maybe try a square in both and see which you prefer. I hope that helps xx

[@AlisonBanerjee-ht1oo]

So sorry to hear about your loss of Prince. Losing a pet is always so hard. Keep stitching!

[@sunrise49738]

Hi Elaine. I am so sorry on the loss of your boy, Prince. I kind of wondered about it when I saw the IG post and there was only 1 of the dogs but also knew Prince was having mobility issues. Our fur babies mean so very much to us animal lovers and losing one is always so painful. I hope your wonderful memories of him help you through the grieving process. Definitely big hugs from me. Can I ask you for some advice please? I am stitching my first piece of 25 count lugana, which is a full coverage piece. I am doing 1/1 full cross but am really struggling with ending my threads. I do a loop start with the 1 strand (what a game changer that was when I learned how to do that) so beginning is not an issue. I am using a size 28 needle and I am really having trouble with how to end my threads as I cannot get my needle underneath the stitches. How to you end your threads since I know you do a lot of 1/1 on 25 or 28 count. Wonderful progress on both of your full coverage pieces. I can definitely see where Blackberry Dragon has a lot of confetti stitches in the area you were stitching this time so 2000 stitches is a lot of stitches. You really have been busy stitching, so much progress on so many projects. Wonderful job! Take care of yourself. Dawn in Texas

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thanks Dawn for your kind words ❤ with regard to finishing your thread, I do run my stitches under the others. I use a size 28 needle, but I use Piecemakers as I find they have a sharper point so it’s easier. Alternatively you could do a loop finish or a waste knot finish. I think Darren does a waste knot finish. I would only ever use a loop finish on a full coverage and not any other project because it’s not so secure, it’s fine for full coverage as you will stitch over the thread. There are you tube tutorials for both. I hope you are well. Take care my friend xx

[@owlandgatorstitcher]

So sorry to hear about Prince-our animals find a way into our hearts and never let go. Hugs from across the pond. I also didn’t like The Bee Sting. 🦉🐊

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thanks Debbie ❤ I know right The Bee Sting was very disappointing!!

[@naturegirl7420]

Where can I get Feast with floss? Thank you so much!

[@elliewelliestitcher]

You can buy it as a kit from Paine Free Crafts

[@evelienjol7169]

So sorry to hear about Prince 🐕🌈💚

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@lesleyandbobmaxwell5763]

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