Flosstube #49 - 3 FFO’s and 31 of my 62 New Starts (July 8, 2024)

Flosstuber Mentions
Tara - ‪@SullyStitches‬
Nerissa - ‪@nerissasstitchinglifestyle‬
Christine - ‪@HollisHandsCreate‬

[@KristineSearle]

I just discovered your flosstube and I am enjoying our time together so much. I have a lot of episode to catch up on!

[@gailstraub7623]

Love your FFO’s. Especially the hydrangeas with the hat. It is so beautiful. Good luck with your 62 starts this year.

[@marleenoceanbreeze6510]

Your framed pieces are wonderful, and you chose a perfect colour of mat for the hydrangeas. Thanks for sharing all your beautiful stitching, so many lovely pieces. Hope your mom and hubby settle in and enjoy living in VA. Take care, and happy stitching, Arleen

[@karenmoseley9337]

When I saw your video as I scrolled my subscriptions, I just couldn't wait to watch you! I love your mid year wip parade. Your stitching and fabric choices are amazing. Thank you.

[@ssaah59ify]

Beautiful work, Vicki, especially the Hydrangeas!

[@nerissasstitchinglifestyle]

Thank you so much for the wonderful mention on your flosstube- I really appreciate it. I love the colour of your fabric that you are stitching Elizabeth Weston on, it works perfectly with the thread colours. (I have stitched her and she hangs behind me when I film). I have also finished stitching Kringles, yours is coming together nicely. I am busy stitching on Ann Dale while watching your flosstube- you have a beautiful start. Happy stitching on all of your wonderful wips. ❤❤

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much, Nerissa. Your stitching is superb! You give me lots of inspiration and I love watching someone else that loves to tackle the large projects. I am planning on joining you in August and September with 9 new starts on samplers. One for every Monday. I am looking forward to it! Happy stitching 🧵

[@christinesouthard2350]

Thank you for your video. All I can say is wow! I thought for sure you'd have more small ones in there, but no! When you go for it, you really go for it. Girl!😂 They are all so, so pretty! I can't wait to see the rest of your starts! Enjoy your summer, (it's very hot here this week). Take care and happy stitching!

[@maudrobberegt484]

Hi Vicky, loved your finishes and your new starts! So many lovely patterns! Some of them I knew or stitched myself like the Kringles pattern. But what amazese me is how you cope with so many! I would get into a panic 😮 ! I had 5 new starts in May for StitchMaynia, and want to stitch on all of them. But I enjoyed watching ! Best wishes from the Netherlands and good luck with your next 31 starts!"😊

[@SullyStitches]

Thank you so much for watching me and mentioning me. I don't stitch that fast but I do appreciate the encouragement 😊😊. Great video was fun to see all the new starts

[@thevirginiastitcher]

I absolutely love your channel. I wish you a wonderful summer

[@SullyStitches]

@@thevirginiastitcher 😊😊that is so kind of you!!!!

[@suewatkins3918]

Love all your projects, so lovely! A flosstuber I always enjoy watching is microbiologistmakes

[@debbieoconnor7054]

G'day Vicki. Great video. Your stitching is so beautiful. Look forward to the next video. Will check out the floss tubers you recommended.

[@marthaabstein6046]

Glad that you are back. loved looking at all of your new starts. Now you are going to have a tough time deciding what you are going to work on. Maybe you should just put all of the WIP names on paper and draw one out of the hat.

[@anitaphelps8663]

Love your WIP Parade! The patterns you choose are beautiful, and I purchased prairie schooler village sampler, Summer Delivery, and Gigi R letter P! I added Serenity to my wish list.😊 Looking forward to seeing more of your finishes!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Oh thank you!

[@avaallen7117]

Glad you are back, so enjoy your videos. Thanks for the enablement; I got the Les Belles Lettres de Gigi A Cross Stitch Pattern.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Yay, thank you!

[@nancysumma6560]

Thank you for making this video, Vickie! You always do such a great job! I have stitched “At Home,” “American Sampler,” and “Humming of the Bees.” While I live in Atlanta now, I have lived in VA - Reston, Chantilly, and Arlington. Good luck on your 62 starts and Happy Belated Birthday! 🧵🪡🎂

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Oh thank you!

[@dianelegace4846]

So enjoyed your video. I was hoping to see one soon and you did not disappoint. Love the idea of how many starts in a year. I will retire in a couple years and think I will do the same. I have so many projects I want to stitch and never enough time.😊

[@beverlyskinner4445]

I always look forward to seeing you and your beautiful projects. You are so amazing. Your choice of projects, floss and fabric are top notch! 62 new projects - WHEW!!! I also have the Lila's Studio "Summer Quaker". Another flosstuber said to be careful on the left side of the chart. It seems the E and R should be switched, which she did. It makes sense. I made a note on my chart. LOVE YOU!!!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much! Yes, the friend I know that finished that piece said the same thing. I don’t know why she charted it that way. Maybe it was an oversight.

[@jenniferrahm3600]

What a whirlwind of a summer you've had❤ So glad to hear your mom has moved in and is settled. It is always a joy to see all that you stitch and it always motivates me to get moving on projects as we stitch a lot of the same patterns. Those big girls just call to me, and I have yet to finish one.😊 Lots of loves, oodles of appreciation for sharing all you do. ❤❤

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@donnamccaffrey4364]

Beautiful projects, thank you for sharing. Happy stitching, have a wonderful summer.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you! You too!

[@susanbarnes9903]

I love your videos !! You are one of my favorites!! I get all excited when I see a new video!!

[@grandmaB1948]

I also stitched Summer Delivery in 2023. My horse did not show up well on 28ct. Legacy Lugana, so I outlined it with back stitches. It still doesn't stand out as much as I would like but it will have to do. Yours look great! I have the letter "B" chart and wanted to use DMC 103 but I guess they stopped making it. It is a varigated blue floss without any light blue sections. I have not chosen a fabric yet and your idea of using gray with DMC 121 is a good one.

[@JustKeepStitchin]

An incredible selection of starts!! I may just have to join you on several 😊😊.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Please do. I would love to see your progress!

[@cherylbradford8960]

Hooray! I get home from a bad day at work and I see your video. Just what I needed. I love your WIPs, your personality, everything. Thanks for taking the time to film this.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Oh thank you! I hope your day got better.

[@dollyyarborough2918]

Hello from NC Vicki! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful needlework with us…all gorgeous! Kind of you to share…you pick such beautiful fabric to stitch.

[@lindabostedt1224]

It is awesome seeing you again. No apologies! Life happens. You have beautiful stitching and gorgeous starts. I LOVE your FFO's. Beautiful stitching and frame choices.

[@dawnusilton8120]

So very happy to see you!!!! ❤ I just love all of your projects. We have many of the same. Of course I had to stop and go order a couple I didn’t have 😊 Look forward to your next 🥰

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@midnightstitcher3847]

I'm always excited to see your flosstube videos... Your pieces are so beautiful... It makes me want to drag out some of my pieces... I can't wait to start Elizabeth Weston

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Please do!

[@kimezman8697]

You Go Girl 👏 👧 🙌 💪

[@janettedodd1790]

Don’t mind waiting for your videos and the longer the better.😊

[@bethgilene1515]

Great catching up with you. I think I would have anxiety with all those starts/wips.

[@hdoyleknecht]

Just discovered your flosstube video tonight and i love it!! Such beautiful projects too. I love the Halloween giveaway. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. 🎃

[@teresapatterson1253]

I am also turning 62 late this year and you have inspired me to start patterns I have kitted ( not 62 ) 😅. The floss tube channel I enjoy is the Periwinkle Stitcher who is new and so far has only two episodes - she is amazing!!!!!!!! Love your channel you are so down to earth, an inspiration and wonderful enabler ❤.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

I have seen her channel. She does some lovely stitching.

[@janepanovich9818]

So glad to see you back. I have completed all four seasons from the Cricket Collection. I have one frame I can use for all four. Just a word of caution: decide if some of the letters..especially Spring and Summer….might need a little backstitching to make them stand out a little more. I noticed it after they were framed. Of course it depends on your fabric choices too. Happy 31 more starts. Anxious to see them.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Great idea!

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Me too! People always seem a bit worried when we say we're going to retire as if we'll just sit at home and fade away. No way! There simply aren't enough hours in the day for everything I want to do. Thanks as always for a most fabulous video. I truly love your stitching. Can't wait to see the next 29 starts.

[@stitchylinda6242]

Hi Vicky. I stitched the Hydrangea piece as well and it is beautiful Lanarte and called Garden Interlude. I finished mine be in 2006 and have it finished in a gray rustic frame. Yours looks great. Enjoyed the video

[@thevirginiastitcher]

We seem to have similar taste in stitching. Even with the old ones. Thank you for the info. I never thought I would ever need to know what I was stitching so I didn’t keep track.

[@devrakline4967]

Beautiful finishes!! Love every new start!!! So much stitching!! Happy summer!!!!

[@debramckenzie266]

I loved that you had so much done on all of your starts! Beautifully stitched. I watched till the end and stitched. Enjoyed every minute.

[@carolynschwartz387]

I am so impressed by your lovely starts. Keep up the stitching and the inspiration.

[@patandrews6963]

I really enjoy your floss tube. You are such an ambitious stitcher! I also just pick up and stitch whatever I feel like. No pressure. I has so many interruptions it took me three sittings to get through this #49 but I didn’t miss a minute of it!! I’m working on a big Halloween project. See you in August. Thank you for so much entertainment !

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you for sticking with it 😊

[@Grandmalean]

I am going to be turning 62 later this year, but I don't know about that many starts. I will have to see about it, I probably have close to 62 ready to go. I enjoy watching all of the things you have. The frames you chose look fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much! Enjoy your stitching no matter how many you decide to start.

[@lindaholland683]

Beautiful finishes and starts. I am also working on Serenity. I'm expecting our first great grandbaby. Enjoy your summer 🏝️🌞

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you! Many blessings for the new baby.

[@thegardenstitcher]

Seeking Refuge was my birthday start in 2022. So close to a finish!

[@gloriaurrea7916]

Thank you, Vickie. You are an inspiration.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you

[@thenightlystitcher]

Your ffo's are beautiful but I absolutely love the hydrangeas. The colors are gorgeous!

[@kathyn4267]

I was thinking today wheres the va stitcher. I was going to see if i missed you. Then you showed up and I was so excited. Come back when you can. You get a lot of stitching done! I like your stitching and Lori's stitching.❤

[@kathyg6998]

Can't wait to see the Angel of Light finished- beautiful start! Love the colors.

[@TheSeattleStitcher]

❤❤❤ love everything you work on! Loved all the starts too.

[@debramckenzie266]

I loved that you had so much done on all of your starts! Beautifully stitched. I watched till the end and stitched. Enjoyed every minute.😊

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you 😊

[@desireepheister2633]

So wonderful to see you again! It's good to see all of the things you have started and are working on. And thanks for sharing your Flosstube viewing recommendations, it's always nice to learn about new ones. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you for joining me

[@karenamrein7876]

Another fantastic episode! I was away from home and saw that a new episode from you was available. I could hardly wait to get home and watch you. You have such a flair for choosing the right fabric for the charts you stitch on.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@melaniedavis2526]

I've watched you for a long time. I thought I'd better let you know that you're one of my very favorite flosstube videos to watch! When I seen you on KZbin I was super happy!! 🥳🎉😂 I love that you share everything you use! That's important to me because I'm not sure what to use sometimes. Love the Glacier fabric that you used for This Is The Day! It's beautiful! Thank you for all you do. I appreciate it very much! ❤❤❤❤ I love that your videos are long! Lol

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Wow, thank you!

[@noufgazi4900]

Hours before uploading your flosstube I checked to see if I missed your videos. Glad to see you again I’m really sorry about all the health issues you went through. I hope you’re much better now. I’m super glad that this floss tube is more than 2 hours. It was full of exciting projects & beautiful stitchery. I’m truly inspired & grateful ❤

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Oh thank you!

[@sueweddle4589]

I loved your finished your pieces. They are so lovely and will bring such joy, each time you look at them!! You inspire the stitch community.🥰

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@dawnellaconger1719]

I love these long videos, I get so much stitching done while watching you 😊

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you for joining me

[@marykaramitsou1868]

As soon as I saw that you had a new video, I couldn’t wait to get home from work to watch and enjoy it. Enjoy your summer and all the birthdays that are ahead of you!😊

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you! You too!

[@DeviSisk]

Your videos always brighten my day. Your stitching is as lovely as your smile.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Aww, thank you so much 😊

[@sincity_crossstitcher]

Great to 'see' you. Your stitching is stunning as always! So many fantastic projects. ❤❤❤

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you

[@crafttherapy1]

Hi Vicki, another great enjoyable floss tube. I love all your beautiful projects and there are lots that you are stitching that I would love to stitch as well and few of your projects that I have the pattern 🎉so I may join in at some point a same as you ❤keep sharing and inspiring me, much appreciated. Take care and have a great summer filled with lots of stitching time. Warm regards 🌻😘

[@Linda-Lovestostitch]

Happy Anniversary. Your finishes look amazing. I love the way you framed them.

[@debraculpepper2396]

Hi Vickie!!! Needless to say I’m doing the happy dance!!! Love you Vickie and your awesome work and videos. So thrilled you are here for us. As always everything is beautiful!!!!♥️

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@MicStitchesinIndiana]

Thanks for the video Vicky! I always enjoy spending time with you when you post. Fabulous projects! Enjoy having your mother closer

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you! You too!

[@connietatar7536]

Your three framed pieces are beautiful! And you have great progress on most of your new starts.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelamontgomery8560]

I love your stitching! I am doing a lot of the same stitching as you are. I, too, was born in 1962 and turned 62 in January. I started "A Sampler for all Seasons" on my birthday and finished it not too long ago. I love watching your videos and I always look forward to the next one! Thank you for taking the time to make them. :0)

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Here’s to many more birthdays 🥳

[@karenj1915]

Great to see you again! I agree with you that sometimes starting is the hardest part. I find it difficult to finish also, usually because there's only backstitching left and my motivation has gone on to the next project. 😅 Lucky that I really enjoy the bit in the middle. 😂❤🎉 Looking forward to seeing your progress though the 62 starts. Thanks❤

[@thevirginiastitcher]

I agree. I have a little difficulty finishing a piece that just has backstitch or a lot of fiddly stitching left at the end.

[@teriherrell6354]

I was so excited to see that my favorite flosstuber had posted another amazing video. Thank you Vicki for showing all your great starts, now I have even more patterns to add to my wish list….😉❤️

[@thevirginiastitcher]

You are so welcome!

[@karenhuerter343]

Wow! Great line up of beautiful projects!

[@WhatstheSizzle]

So glad you did a video of your new starts. Beautiful choices. Can't wait to see the 2nd half of your new starts. I am like you in that I almost ALWAYS use 2 threads. I stitch and stitch and then I stitch some more. Been retired for 12 years now and I will never retire from stitching. LOL. Lovely stitching. 🤡

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@markschweitzer4714]

Hi Vickie, so good to see you! Your framed pieces are so lovely, you’re a wonderful stitcher. I just finished a Kathy Barrick piece called Peace on Earth. I love it and can’t wait to get it framed. I’m a monogamous stitcher and I live vicariously through you with your wips. Your fearless! Great video and don’t apologize for being late, I usually watch your videos a couple times each anyway. You give us so much yummy content. Have a great month❤️Diana

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy your Summer

[@suzettemiller4689]

Your stitches look so nice.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you 😊

[@traceyreed8]

Thank you for taking time to share your awesome video! Your FFOs are beautiful! I think your TK patriotic piece will look great on the oatmeal fabric. I look forward to seeing your progress on all your starts. Have a great rest of the summer!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@juliamansour2072]

Whee a real treat! A Vikki video! Where's my special tea? I am spending the morning with Vikki. The do not disturb sign is up. Now for a couple of hours of pure pleasure and indulgence. I love that Lugana platinum you showed so I am getting a yard of that for a couple of projects. On my screen it looks a little pinkish. We shall see when it arrives. Hugs and love

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much! It is fun having tea with a friend and stitch. I am pleased you invited me along. The platinum is a beautiful neutral that works for many patterns.

[@normajeansicard4842]

Hi Vicky! I hope you are fully healed! I enjoyed your video! So many beautiful projects and FFOs! Happy Birthday to all of your summer babies! I know you are happy that your Mom is now living closer! A new to me Flosstuber that I just started watching recently is Stitching by the Shore (Laura). Happy Stitching and enjoy the rest of the summer!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much! I like Laura also. She is such an inspiration especially for Aida stitchers.

[@MidnightMamaStitches]

Spent the night with my newborn, and was so excited to see you post this video. Can’t wait to get back to my stitching once I have more time, lots of beautiful WIPs in your video!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you! What exciting and exhausting times with a baby. I hope you have lots of time enjoying your baby and stitching.

[@anneshaheen3188]

Stitched the Prairie Schooler village in 2000!! It was the first of many,many PS's. Loved your video

[@connieenevold1745]

So glad to see you again! And will be happy when ever you make it back. No worries, enjoy your summer😊

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@beckipugh8124]

It was so great to see your video pop-up I was so excited!!! Please don't stress about your timing on these videos your human and have lots going on in your life I'm sure. Your projects are always amazing and beautiful. Return whenever it is good for you and Happy Stitching!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!!

[@sueb1828]

Excited to see you back! Love seeing your stitching. TFS.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@karinmonnich3310]

Your finishes are stunning. Love your progress on your wips and all your new starts. You got a lot done on them. Happy stitching!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you! You too!

[@joanneseeger5271]

Love all you new and older stitches!! Thank you!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Glad you like them!

[@Anna4520-Sweden]

I love watching your long videos and all your projects, they are really beautiful! Thanks for sharing!🙂

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@maureenlopez9266]

It was good to see you back! You are stitching on some amazing pieces! They are all just beautiful! I think you're one brave lady to be starting 62 new things this year 😂. Hope you're enjoying each one of those lovely new projects. There didn't seem to be one small project in the bunch 😂. Speaking of Christine at Hollis Hands Create (such a great stitcher and flosstube channel!), I believe she announced your name as a winner on her most recent flosstube! Check it out, if you haven't already😊

[@lindamcvety7204]

So glad to see your flosstube today. Beautiful

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you! 😊

[@cathybroome279]

I love seeing all of your projects. I like that you also use Aida. They are so beautiful

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Glad you like them!

[@margaretfoshee7734]

So glad you are back I've been checking every day to see if you had a new video up.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you!

[@juanitahutchins4588]

Glad you are back great floss tube..I’m stitching on Sampler of all seasons to.That was so nice that lady gave you Queen of Freedom I have stitch her Can’t wait for your next floss tubec

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Yes! Thank you!

[@pamelaevans5290]

Loved all your projects. Thanks for sharing.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you 😊

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching. ❤

[@thevirginiastitcher]

You are so welcome!

[@susandevenny6475]

Another wonderful video. Love, love, love your framed pieces!!! Have a wonderful time till next video.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@Sanditjb]

When I saw you posted a new video, I was so excited. Thank you. Can’t wait to watch. Sandi

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Hope you like it!

[@naturegirl7420]

Always glad you are back! No need for apologizing

[@debraculpepper2396]

Hi again Vicki, it’s me again! First I am so sorry you hadn’t been well. As I told you awhile back about my eyes and not being able to stitch, so I haven’t been to Liberty Hill. Vicki I must tell you again your projects are simply gorgeous! Your choice of fabrics are always stunning, just amazing on how well your stitching shows up on them. Take care until next time.😘

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much! I hope your eyes get better soon.

[@naturegirl7420]

Vicki- I love your stitching projects. You were influential when I first started to stitch so my projects reflect yours . Working on Oh My Bird right now. I’m 73 and will never ever get to all my patterns - I treat the patterns like good books! Thanks again

[@denisevoss8901]

Hi! Like your idea of treating patterns like good books! I think of them as collecting artwork too. I am 70 and I also was stitching Oh My Bird! I haven’t seen too many other projects of that. I finished it in April. Really enjoyed it. Have to post it on Instagram one of these days🥰

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Oh thank you!

[@naturegirl7420]

@@denisevoss8901 i like your idea too..collecting artwork …it’s nice to see the ‘70 club’. Maybe we could start a group for 70 plus stitching folks!

[@ChristineBuening]

Blue birds are my favorite! Love your floss tube!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Glad you like them!

[@peachesc8700]

I've wanted to stitch queen of freedom. Hate it's no longer in print. Prices for used ones out of my price. Beautiful

[@pamlacey136]

Wonderful projects. I always enjoy your videos. Happy stitching.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much 😊

[@gretarussell7016]

I love all of your wips and your videos are so fun to watch ❤thanks for posting

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@mariaendermann5056]

It’s a great pattern isn’t it birthday friend! I started in the same places.

[@cathybortz1779]

Fun video. Love your choices of starts.

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marygillmarten6758]

Hi Vicky (I actually wonder how you spell your name and hesitate every time I type it....) thanks for the video, lovely to see you again and all your hard work. Your framed pieces are gorgeous! I had no idea one could get such great work from HL! And happy birthday year! I am in awe of your industriousness in starting 62 pieces in one year while still working on existing projects and finishing things to boot!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

Oh thank you! And, you spelled my name correctly 👍

[@charlotteburgess7828]

Tara is in SC. With me.