Flosstube #48 - Finishes, New Starts, WIPs, a Retreat & the Ubiquitous Haul

[@stitchingfromgnomecottage141]

Beautiful stitching as always Amanda. I love seeing your haul, living vicariously through you is fun 😂. The more I see your cottage garden threads the more I think I’d like to give some of those beautiful colours a go. The sun is shining here today and it looks like Spring has finally arrived! Happy stitching 🧵

[@tammyspruce9212]

Morning my friend. Always love spending time with you and your projects (and especially your haul!). The spring weather has been so wonderful (even if still a bit cold). I am enjoying seeing all the lambs and the birds are dithering here and there - so good for the soul.

[@PatTackaberry]

I'm new to watching flosstubes and I am really enjoying your videos. I love the majority of your styles and wish i had the budget to purchase them all. I guess in due time. I especially enjoy the ones with the spring color pallets. Thank you for providing all your viewers with the time it takes to put a video together, especially as you could be stitching. I'm looking forward to viewing your next flosstube. Happy stitching!

[@M80Watson-er4pd]

Really enjoyed seeing your stitching, I delighted be out in the garden planting the spring flowers in my tubs and containers.

[@jomariehogle1980]

Enjoyed your video as always. Retreat sounded fun. Love seeing your beautiful stitching and finishes. Great haul. Thanks for sharing. Spring has sprung.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you for the lovely shout out Amanda! Wonderful to see your beautiful stitching as always and I have to say I LOVE haul and seeing what people have bought. It can be enabling but also nice to see the different things on offer that I wouldn't always know about. So please don't ever stop showing your purchases to us! Happy Spring Stitching! xx

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sally 🌻 There are just too many good charts out there! Happy stitching 🧵

[@juliejoy3124]

Your retreat sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing so much of your stitching life! I hope the weather where you are so you can enjoy spring as you stitch! Blessings to you!

[@margaretyoder3007]

Amanda, I enjoyed seeing your gorgeous spring stitching! I am one of your followers who enjoys seeing your haul… I know you work very hard, and, as a result are able to fuel your passion. I adore the honeybee project case! And your customized bags from the retreat are stunning! 😊😊😊😊

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Margaret 🌻

[@audreymcdevitt9611]

Hi Amanda, I really enjoyed your episode today. I had a wee giggle each time you said about words being difficult as I do the same. Even though that project bag looked like a ',flat' blue on screen, I actually think that it is still spring like too. Big hugs xx

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks for watching Audrey 🌻 You take care & happy stitching 🧵

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love your finishes and your progress on your wips. Happy stitching!

[@BrendaHapps]

Good morning Amanda! I enjoyed your show today. Your stitching is beautiful! You have encouraged me to start something Quaker. I have been enjoying our spring days with my grandchildren on our 2 acres. I hope the sun continues to shine on you!

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Brenda 🌻 It's lovely to spend time with your family outside 🌞

[@sharonshergold2372]

I live in Vancouver on the West Coast of British Columbia and TOTALLY understand the love hate relationship with rain.. Our Spring was very short this year then we have gone headlong into beautiful sunny days. This is the first time I have watched your KZbin and have enjoyed all your stitching and haul .. Who doesn’t love watching what other stitcher have purchased 😅

[@AlbaStitcher]

Welcome Sharon 🌻 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you found some stitchy goodness. Happy stitching 🧵

[@sharonsnellhookandsew9039]

I’m always happy when Spring has arrived, love your finishes, wips and all your lovely haul😀happy stitching X

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sharon 🌻

[@StitcheswithCharlyFeathers]

Hi Amanda ❤ lovely to see you again. Thank you for sharing my flossdrops on your channel and being so generous with your kindness. I'm glad you are pleased with them 😊 Charly 🌿

[@AlbaStitcher]

You are more than welcome Charly. You are very talented. Thanks for watching & happy stitching🧵

[@karenhouston-robb6437]

I love spring with new growth and the fresh colours. Which means fresh spring starts for my cross stitch. Lovely projects as always ❤

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Karen 🌻 Always good to start seeing the garden come to life. Happy stitching 🧵

[@susanradford9503]

Great to see you Amanda. Thank you for your video. Lovely finishes, WIPs and haul! Happy stitching.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Susan 🌻 I hope you are well. Happy stitching 🧵

[@leonieryan3139]

You have been busy stitching, making lots of progress, I find it really inspiring 😊. Enjoy your spring days.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Leonie 🌻

[@christinevh1348]

Your monthly Quakers are beautiful! It's always a pleasure to see you!

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Christine 🌻

[@reneeriley6629]

I so enjoyed seeing all the things. That stitch case is fabulous for storage. How fun to rummage through and look for your next Spring project. Happy Stitching!

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Renee 🌻

[@Tors_Cross_Stitch_Adventures]

Love all your stitching, the monthly quakers are fab. Spring has definitely sprung! ❤

[@AlbaStitcher]

The Quakers are such a lovely stitch 🌻

[@stitchysally]

Lovely to see you Amanda. All of your stitching is absolutely beautiful. So glad that you enjoyed the retreat. You got some fantastic haul both from there and from other places. I like seeing what people are buying, as well as what they are stitching, as I might see something that I have to have! Happy stitching 😊

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sally 🌻

[@marybraun5461]

Spring s such a beautiful time of the year with all the flowers coming up.

[@alisonowen8547]

Great to catch up with you as usual Amanda. You had fabulous haul this time. Spring has properly arrived now down South and we had a great walk today with warmer temperatures and I even caught the sun. Happy stitching!

[@pattykollack1038]

We are having a nice spring here in Highland, Illinois USA. We live on a small lake and the geese walk their babies down to graze in our yard everyday. I just love it! Thanks for your videos.

[@AlbaStitcher]

How lovely, spring is great as everything starts to wake up after winter. Happy stitching 🧵

[@sandigorton4215]

Glad you enjoyed your retreat. Love seeing your progress on your wips. Spring is my favourite season. Thanks for sharing and take care, happy stitching. 😊

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sandi 🌻

[@Handbagcrazystitches]

Good to see you and your lovely projects. Loving the all sorts one and the fabric is perfect for it. Glad that Spring has eventually arrived here

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sandie 🌻

[@CutieStitch]

Hi there Amanda, i wanted to thank you. It was the Strawberry House that draw me back into stitching again 🍓❤️. Really enjoyed your flosstube, lovely to see you again. Lotu of love, Ingeborg from the Netherlands.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Welcome back Ingeborg 😀 Hope you are well. Happy stitching 🧵

[@gabrisstitches8038]

Lovely to see you (and your haul) again 😊. Spring.

[@deeabrams9212]

I am now caught up. Great videos. So glad I got to see Alba, she is a cutie. Your stitching is beautiful as always. Please know that you and your Father are always in my prayers. Happy Spring! ❤

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thank you Dee 🌻

[@angelamier7580]

Spring is in full swing here in the middle of the U.S. we had bright sunshine today and I have the windows open. Thanks for sharing your stitching and haul with me tonight while I was stitching! all the hugs.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thank you Angela 🌻 Happy stitching 🧵

[@katherinesummers3471]

So glad to see your video this afternoon. I love to see what your working on, hear about your retreat and see all your haul!!! Spring has finally arrived here in the eastern side of Washington state. The sun is shining today, the spring flowers are starting to bloom and the weather man says it should be in th low 70's by this weekend. Take care and happy stitching!!!

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Katherine 🌻

[@bibbitybo3133]

Glad you enjoyed the retreat, fabulous haul, hope Miss Alba is feeling better, I love to see Spring arrive, seeing the wee spring lambs in the fields and all the bulbs blooming, have a great weekend.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thank you Alba is much better 🌻

[@juliemaclean679]

Amanda, I really enjoy your floss tube. We stitch alike, and I like your Quaker, so beautiful. Spring to so refreshing, another are the rain we had. Live is California. Have a great week, scratch for Alba🤗🧵🪡

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Julie 🌻

[@pamdonaldson6215]

Amanda, you are such a breath of sunshine. Thank you for another wonderful video. Your stitching is beautiful. I love the witch piece by Autumn Lane. The spring colors are yummy. Have a wonderful day and happy stitching. ~Pam in South Carolina, USA

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Pam 🌻

[@pamdonaldson6215]

@@AlbaStitcher You are so welcome.

[@stitchingbytheriver8666]

Spring has come after a long cold winter.

[@juliefowkes9796]

Spring is lovely here with tulips and daffodils. Love the strawberry house finish and your haul is wonderful.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Julie 🌻

[@jessica-otterrows3284]

Always enjoy watching your videos and seeing all your stitching :) spring has sprung !

[@cynthiaodeay8799]

Spring in northern Illinois is slowly approaching. All the beautiful spring flowers have begun to bloom. Always enjoy your videos.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Best time of year as everything starts to wake up after winter. Happy stitching 🧵

[@debbiehawco6650]

Sorry to hear that Alba hasn't been well. Hopefully she is soon her old self. I enjoyed seeing what you picked up at the retreat. It sounded like a fun time. So glad that is is now Spring!

[@dianedurrenberger6373]

I love your flosstube, thank you! Spring is my favorite time of the year and it has started here in Switzerland.

[@arleencurry]

Spring is finally here in Texas. Lovely stitching. Thank you.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Arleen 🌻

[@homesweethomehandmade]

Hello Amanda really enjoyed your episode and seeing your haul and was very enabled to purchase the 🐝🐝 project case! Spring feels like it’s here this week as we’ve had some sunny ☀️ weather. Thanks for the shout out, really appreciate it😊😊 Happy stitching 🧵 Natalie x

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Natalie 🌻 Happy stitching 🧵

[@margoegan5248]

So glad you are having a bright sunny day!!! I bet it feels like spring!!!

[@tuppenceandbobneedlearts]

Nice haul....I am always happy to see what other folks are getting so I can make a nice wish list. The project bags are just lovely...perfect for Spring! Cheers from Canada.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Melanie 🌻

[@tammiegleaves4646]

I just found your channel. I enjoy your channel. It’s so great to be able to see you and your work from so far away. I live right outside Nashville Tennessee, USA. Happy Stitchin. Tammie in Tennessee!

[@susanh8655]

Love to see your progress you are such an enabler! ❤ wishing you a happy Spring and Summer ☀️

[@sharonhendrix3864]

Spring has sprung here in the Texas Hill Country….the Bluebonnets have been outstanding this Spring❣️❤️❤️❤️

[@AlbaStitcher]

They are beautiful flowers 💙

[@claudiahemmings2080]

Glad you have some nice weather up there! I always enjoy your videos. We have slightly different taste in designs but I enjoy watching a variety of styles. I agree, it's something to celebrate. The all-sorts piece is very sweet! Best wishes from down south. Edited to add: I was so busy chatting I forgot to mention spring! My garden is loving the sunshine.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Claudia 🌻 I watch full coverage stitchers even if I don't do that myself but I enjoy seeing the variety of stitching.

[@traceylazell9940]

Lovely projects and wips, Certainly looks like spring with that sun shining in your window x

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Tracey 🌻

[@thestitchingewe3275]

That is a truly beautiful spring project bag! I love seeing your wips and finishes. Thank you so much for your videos. As far as subscribing, I’m not sure why someone would have a problem with subscribing. After-all, notifications are optional😁

[@aquilterscraftroom]

Hi Amanda. I'm so glad that you had such a nice time at your retreat. It's always wonderful to spend time with others who share our same interests! I love all of your Quakers and am super impressed that you have completed each month----I get so distracted that I'm sure that would be a fail on my part, lol. Happy Spring and hope that you have a great couple of weeks:)

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Inez 🌻 I'm easily distracted by the next shining new chart. It's taking a lot of discipline to keep on track 😆

[@zandizigler2297]

Hi Amanda, Lovely stitching, I really enjoying watching your videos, I am so glad Spring has arrived , I hate the dark nights & mornings.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks & I agree totally about the lighter mornings 🙂

[@ParkhouseStitching]

We had one week of warm spring weather but now it’s gone cold again in the most southern part of Canada. Always enjoy your stitching

[@AlbaStitcher]

Ah, that's the same for us. The beautiful sun has been replaced by rain 🌧

[@peggyloy.2971]

I really enjoy your flosstubes Amanda but my favourite are your funny Instagram posts you put up daily .Always make me chuckle .The bag you showed is lovely and would be perfect for a spring stitch x

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Peggy 🌻 I hope you are well and happy stitching 🧵

[@peggyloy.2971]

@@AlbaStitcher I’m good thanks .Still stitching away on the big bunny but being distracted by an attempt at quilt making 😀x

[@kimscroxton2579]

Here’s to Spring ... long awaited and very welcome! 🥂

[@AlbaStitcher]

Indeed!

[@cathybehle-ernst5796]

Beautiful work and haul! Have a blessed day!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Amanda, love the Quakers and the Autumn Lane Spring Witch! Love the Scottish bag, that thistle fabric is fab! I grew up with thistles in middle Tennessee and always loved them. And I recently found my ancestry is 80% Scottish😊 I have been drooling over the Blackbird fabric line!!

[@AlbaStitcher]

How cool that you have Scottish ancestry. The Blackbird fabric is lush. Happy stitching 🧵

[@annemariereiki]

Beautiful stitching! Thanks for sharing and happy Spring :)

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thank you 🌻

[@sandramoore4200]

Spring is my favorite season. Beautiful flowers 💐

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sandra 🌻

[@kerryannecarlin]

Amanda, your videos always make me smile,love seeing all your haul and everything ure stitching...glad u enjoyed ure retreat and all the goodies. 😊

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Kerryanne 🌻

[@christinaderrico5159]

Spring showed up for a little while, then it felt like summer….. now maybe Autumn 🤣 I love your quakers all of them are so lovely 💖

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Christina 🌻 I'm loving stitching them 🧵🪡

[@jilllunsford5425]

Hi Amanda, great to see you, enjoyed your video and your lovely stitching and haul. Happy Spring🌼🌺

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Jill 🌻

[@margaretyoder3007]

Best wishes for Alba feeling 100%!

[@tracybutterfield4647]

As always loved seeing all the beautiful things you’re working on. I’m glad you had a nice spring day!

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Tracy 🌻

[@melissapaoliello5949]

Another wonderful episode, thank you. I was stitching away on my spring pattern while watching.

[@amandabauer1814]

I love the sort candy fabric and colors! Looks great!

[@margieboyd700]

So glad the sun is shinning and spring has arrived, although here in some parts of Canada we are still getting a little snow! Always enjoy your videos and you've enabled me many times with your haul. Thanks for sharing and have a great stichy week.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Margie 🌻

[@cherylcuthbert2249]

Another fab floss-tube Amanda, so glad we are having a lovely spring here in Scotland

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Cheryl 🌻 Are you any where near me? Any plans to join a stitchy retreat?

[@julierose5955]

Another great video Amanda. I cant beleive that Spring is nearly over

[@WolfDowntheRabbithole]

Great catching up with you again! I do love seeing all your beautiful projects. Im really going to have to get those monthly quakers! I love those!! Jen

[@lindawest5375]

I like spring, time to get in the garden and watch all the flowers arrive.

[@AlbaStitcher]

It's always lovely seeing the garden cone to life. Happy stitching 🧵

[@whimseestitcher4270]

Spring is one of the nicest times of year! Love watching your channel!

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thank you for watching 🌻

[@mariecunningham7012]

Spring is all around me and I love it. I look forward to your flosstubes.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Marie 🌻

[@RosieXstitches]

❤❤ another flosstube that I have thoroughly enjoyed. You’re Quakers are stunning. I love them all. February is definitely my favourite so far but May could be in the running as those colours are gorgeous. Your strawberry house is another beautiful finish! Who doesn’t love a strawberry! 🍓 Those floss colours are so bright and colourful! Definitely the colours of spring - perfect any current stitchy projects! I hope Alba feels better soon 😢❤ Keep well 🌹❤️

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thank you Rosie 😊

[@rhondawise1897]

So glad to see Spring is here and like your stitching ❤

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Rhonda 🌻

[@danieladrecsan8347]

Beautiful stitching and great haul! Spring 🌻🦋

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Daniela 🌻

[@sarahsherwood6641]

Spring in Scotland and it’s not raining - wow, the world is crazy sometimes! I was sorry to hear Alba has been a bit poorly, I hope she continues to improve. Congratulations on your finishes; I have been watching eagerly for your Quaker ones in particular. Take care, Sarah

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sarah 🌻 Yes Alba is much better 😉

[@SueC-NZ]

I'm on the other side of the world, so it will be awhile before I see spring again! Love your flosstubes.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sue 🌻

[@verawhitehead89]

Love watching your videos! Spring

[@DeviSisk]

I love the fabric you picked for Serina Sprout! Your new stitchy case is lovely.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Devi 🌻

[@hazeld9915]

I’ve just started Kindred Spirits so of course I had to watch your lovely FlossTube whilst stitching it. I completely agree with what you said about the diversity of our hobby and that is worth celebrating. We have had the same glorious Spring weather here on the west coast of England - beautifully bright and sunny but cold which is my favourite type of weather And keep the haul coming - I always really enjoy that segment of your videos Take care X

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Hazel 🌻 You will love stitching Kindred Spirits, happy stitching 😊

[@rosamoulton9775]

Hiya Alba Sounds like you had a wonderful time at the retreat I love the stitchy bag with your name on great to see all your progress I love the new charts Spring is around the corner so hopefully we all get lots of stitching time 😊 take care and happy stitching x

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Rosa 🌻 Happy stitching 🧵

[@1504Ellen]

Here in Australia Spring is my favourite season. Really enjoy your videos and seeing what you are stitching.❤

[@rebeccajohnson3873]

Love your Floss Tube, keep it up! Spring is my favorite time of the year! Thanks!

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Rebecca 🌻

[@thehappystitcher1883]

Very enjoyable video Amanda, Great stitching, and I enjoy the shout outs and I have subscribed to all you mentioned, poor Alba, I suppose she has off days like us all, hoping we get a nice sunny spring day for the Kings coranation as we are planning a bbq.

[@maryturner631]

Another lovely video, great haul. I think spring has finally sprung in the North East. Happy Stitching ❤

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Mary 🌻

[@periwinklestitcher]

Lovely to see your spring haul and the fabulous spring quaker stitches and plans :) You are looking so well!

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Sian 🌻

[@sharonlittlefield9217]

Spring here in Australia is fantastic it is wild flower season and when you go up north to the bush and see the red dirt covered in wild flowers it is beautiful.

[@AlbaStitcher]

How lovely Sharon 🌻 Thanks for watching 🧵

[@wendymargerm5902]

Beautiful spring project bag will cheer up a lucky stitcher. You have many lovely projects going. Take care.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Wendy 🌻

[@juliannaszentpeteri6071]

Hi Amanda, I love your April Quaker project. I was born in April and my mood is often as capricious as the April weather :). However, this capriciousness in nature always leads to beautiful results. I think spring cheers everyone up.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Julianna 🌻 April showers brings May flowers 💐 Happy stitching 🧵

[@juliannaszentpeteri6071]

@@AlbaStitcher 🌷🌼🌺

[@wendyhayes7322]

I thought Spring had finally arrived here in Essex but it is back to being overcast again today! 😎

[@Helen_Amt]

Loved watching this episode as well, lovely purchases, projects - it feels that the spring weather revives your mood for stirching too ❤

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Helen 🌻

[@TheAussiemaria]

That is a lovely Spring bag.

[@gloriafagan712]

Hi Amanda, great video and beautiful stitching. Loving the haul! ❤

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Gloria 🌻

[@virpir2453]

Spring! Thank you for a lovely flosstube.

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Virpi 🌻

[@pamlacey136]

I think spring is here where I live in Kansas, USA, but we really need some rain. Lots of the wheat crops failed due to no rain but we still need it for gardens and trees and just to make us all feel better. I love, love haul so this was just my cup of tea! Loved it all. Thanks so much for sharing………………..

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Pam 🌻 Wishing you some April showers soon. Happy stitching 🧵

[@lorraines_cross_stitch]

You have some really nice wips on the go and keep enabling me 😅. I always said I was going to be a monogamous stitcher but that has now gone pear shaped thanks to flosstube. I love Pauline’s bags and these ones are lovely. Hopefully the spring weather will be lovely x

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Lorraine 🌻 Happy stitching 🧵

[@donnabennett5106]

Hi Amanda great stitching projects,wow fabulous haul,love the all sorts project will have to put it on my to do list, your retreat sounded fun,Spring is a lovely time of the year,have a good week Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡❤️

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Donna 🌻 Happy stitching 🧵

[@karaponder7893]

Hi Amanda! I am so glad you got to brag on your beautiful spring weather on your business call. I enjoyed seeing all of your stitching. It was all stunning as usual. I also recently purchased Tulip House and Kate Adkin is on my list to be purchased soon. Maybe we can stitch one of them together. Happy Stitching, Kara

[@AlbaStitcher]

Yes Kara that would be great to stitch together. They are both lovely charts 🤩

[@lindabaltz54]

Hi Amanda!! Another great video as usual! Thank you so much for doing them!! I am so happy for you, that your weather is sunny and bright, just like Spring!! Take care and be well!!! ❤

[@AlbaStitcher]

Thanks Linda 🌻