Flosstube #50 - Happy 4th of Christmas in July

Two Needles Pulling Thread Floss Tube
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Previous FFO’s
FFO’s
Bobbin
Finishes
American Bouquet
Mary Mary Needleworker
Ye Old Crow
Peppermint and Pine
Welcome to the North Pole section 3
Lobsters and Lighthouses
Starts
Garden Friends
Chubby Bird
Vibrant Flowers
Stitch all the things Quaker
Maine - My Happy Place
Geraldine’s Flowers
WIPS
Santa’s Delivery
Coming to America - Women of the Mayflower
BOSME
July - 5 days sampler & 5 days stitchy pattern
5 days With thy Needle & Thread pattern & 5 days Little House Needleworks
Maine Stitchy Meet ups
Visit the Vacationland Stitchers Facebook page for updates
#wintersamplersal
#Pamssurvivalsal
#Letsgpstogether
#tiagwithfriends
#buildingblocksal
#market24cookoffsal
#ButGod Sal
#tktrustgodsal
#stitchthatkitchallenge
#justoneforjune
#stitchingthesummerolympics
#stitchysundaysal

Other people/places mentioned
BosStitchers - Flosstube BosStitchers - KZbin
Helen D (Eastcoast crafter)- Flosstube Helen D. - KZbin
Stitch New England - N Attleboro MA - Retreat info on her website Home | Stitch New England
Welcome Stitchery - We have 100's of Cross Stitch Patterns along with floss and fabric. (welcomestitchery.com)
Library stitchers - facebook for paid attendees
The Crafty Grimalkin - NEW BRICK AND MORTER STORE - Bangor Maine
Farmhouse Flossies
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!

[@marygoodenow9011]

Your linen lesson of the week: Zweigart linen has names for each of its sizes. 28 count is Cashel, 32 count is Belfast, 36 count is Edinburg, 40 count is Newcastle and 46 count is Bristol. Love your videos! Happy summer😊

[@SpaceCreetin]

I did not know this.! Thank you for sharing.

[@amandabauer1814]

Riverside stitcher is my LNS . Dirty laundry is my favorite color of Laura’s fabric!

[@susanspratling]

Thank you ladies love seeing all your stitches

[@donnakooistra9223]

Can’t believe you were here! I live just down the road! So wish I had known you were in our area……..glad you had a good time! We have a place for every dollar here!

[@courtneyterteling8963]

Love Riverview Stitching!!

[@darlenedeondesigns2844]

Your time away with your friends sounds wonderful!! Enjoyed seeing all your projects, as always. Kathy, thanks so much for stitching my new Quaker, I love seeing it in other colours!

[@darlenedeondesigns2844]

Also, I love Life Is Good tshirts, and fun fact, my daughter actually does tshirt designs for them!

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

That’s fun!!

[@sandyevenson-hagen370]

Thank you ladies for another delightful video! I’m always surprised at what I get accomplished when spending time with you. Your petit retreat sounds like it was so great. Thanks for everything you’ve shared! Take care!

[@Heidi7828]

I have been cross stitching since I was a pre teen and then set it down and recently picked it up again and it's a whole new world of stitching! I have recently found Flosstube as well! I watch Holly and Joy now as well and you all inspire me! I recently went to my local LNS that I found (fortunately/unfortunately) it's an hour away and the store owner says she loves to buy patterns and not always kit them up, it's just like some people buy books to read and put down she buys patterns to look through and enjoy! I really want to learn to stitch on linen as well but I'm very nervous I won't be able to "get it"!

[@nancysumma6560]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE you both!!!!!

[@lindaanderson5898]

I live 1 hour from Shipshewana. Wish I had known you were going there. Would love to have met you. Yoder's is amazing

[@CrombieTX]

I love the doily - please be sure to share when you have a FFO for it. Helpful hint: After turning my fabric the wrong direction ONE time, I started running a colorful basting stitch (about 2") across the top. Also, cashel linen is Zweigart's name for its 28-count 100% linen fabric, while Belfast linen refers to its 32-count version. 36-count is called either Edinburgh or Edinborough linen.

[@jeannegiebe2718]

I like your power donut. I have some of the big heavy ones too. But, the last retreat I went to and the one I’m heading to next week does not have power plugs or cords so I had to invest in rechargeable items and a brick. Oh Missy, I’m a long time quilter, welcome to another fun “collecting” craft! You will love it!

[@brendaweis9496]

Riverview is such a nice little shop!! Aury is coming to our retreat later on this week at Craft Gallery. Both stores can divide as my LNS stores!! Monroe, MI is 10 miles from my hometown of Ida MI!!! You had a great getaway! Hubby and I went to Middlebury for our 10th anniversary on June 28th!!

[@brookpurdum]

Thanks for another great video, ladies! Sees Let Freedom Ring, adds to want list to pick up next time at The Silver Needle. Give me ALL the patriotic stitching! Thanks for the enabling, Missy! 😂😂😂😂

[@crazycatladyxstitchr]

Thanks for sharing about your amazing stitching trip. Friends who stitch are definitely a blessing. I’m privileged to be part of a Thursday evening group that is now up to 12 members. We have shared lots of happy times as well as supported others during some very huge losses. I’m so excited to have gotten in to the Retreat! I can’t wait to spend time with you all and make new stitchy friends. Stay cool and Happy Stitching 🪡🩷😊

[@Griffinand3]

Awesome video! What a great trip you had!

[@cathywells5471]

Your quilt is beautiful! I am in love with poppy prints right now too! I haven’t been to Shipshewana in a long time and I live in Indiana!

[@StitchinwLoo]

Love all the designs u both showcase! And the way u finish things is so creative! I always picture such great ideas, but i have a hard time following thru w ffoing😜 so u give me motivation lolol My wish list def grew after the haul! I love the fabrics u chose too! I just actually ordered chubby bird as part of my latest 123 order...cant wait to start it. I have a few of the stitching w ethel ones in my stash too i love those cute little designs and cant wait to get the new ones!!!! Happy stitching! 🐈‍⬛🪡❤️

[@DeeAZstitcher]

The deer jumped into a fenced-in garden that I planted at my Mom's in CT. many years ago, everything was looking Great, they ate it all within 2 days except the tomato plants. Zweigart names their counts of linen like Cashel = 28-ct, and Belfast is 32-ct, Edinburgh 36-ct, Newcastle 40-ct.....

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Great info!

[@blacksheepenchanted]

Sounds as though you enjoyed a wonderful trip with your Stitchy friends. That is wonderful! Wow- the Library Stitchers Retreat is full! Congratulations to all of you - Boo Hoo Me! 😔 Perhaps the Waitlist will reward Me. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Jacque 🐑

[@maureenlopez9266]

Your trip with friends sounded wonderful!!! Missy, your quilt looked so nice! Kathy, your Women of the Mayflower looks great! I love how you included the extra names of ancestors. Always love seeing what you two are stitching!

[@sharoncampbell348]

Thanks so much for another great video. Your time with stitchy friends looked full of grace and kindness. A great lesson for all of us to remember. And I have to say you're enablers! I ordered while watching!

[@jaxcreativeinspirations]

Kathy, Told in a Garden, Butternut Road, and Lavender and Lace are all Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum, who is Nora Corbett’s mother! You ladies have such beautiful work, and what a blessing to get to do your petite retreat!! SO excited for next spring!!! See you again in your next Flosstube!

[@linwheeler4295]

'Coming to America' they left Southampton England August 15th 1620 and landed same year in Plymouth Massachusetts

[@conniesiefken4696]

Loved your video! Kathy, i love Vibrant Flowers and will be starting it soon as a companion to Blooming Basket by Carriage House Samplings. Colors are similar in both pieces. Missy, i am closing in on a finish of Butternut Road piece, The Teacher. It was published in 1992, and that's how long i 've wanted to do it! So much packed into your video. Thanks.

[@grmanat]

I love Yoder’s and Lolly’s! Had alarms set Monday!

[@janeybrookmyer1505]

Lovely quilt, Missy! Sharing time with friends is precious. I was at Yoder's the week you all were in Shipshe, so it would have been fun to recognize you at Yoder's or Lolly's. (Goshen is only 30 minutes away, so I'm there frequently). Sad I can't attend The Library Retreat next year; I'm sure it will be wonderful!

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Oh wow!

[@Kathy-Loves-Stitching]

Great video! I am sooo excited to have gotten in to the 2025 retreat!!! It’s my first retreat and can’t wait to meet everyone! ❤

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Wonderful!

[@sdnadeau]

What an amazing getaway you had with your friends ! Sounds perfect in every way.

[@TheStitchingOwl]

Thank you for discussing the two different instant printers you have…it is easier for me to make a purchase now. As always, fantastic stitching. I hope to get my sister-in-law to do a cameo appearance on my channel…fingers are crossed. 🦉🧵🌞

[@edwenabang3805]

I use the card boxes from target for my beads. I buy the big Bead smith mats and cut to size. I use a white board for my pattern. I stick a magnet under the mat in the container and it sticks to my board. They're the perfect size. Marion Levitt Inblum of Told in a Garden, Butternut Road and Lavender and Lace passed away years ago. BTW, she is Nora Corbett's aka Mirabilia, mother.

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Yes, and Marilyn also lived in Maine for a bit.

[@AllisonNorris13]

Your quilt is soo pretty!

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Thank you!

[@kathyadams5294]

So much to see and digest, I'll have to rewatch this one. All good!

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

Awwww my mother’s name was Bettie spelled like you have it on your cups! ♥️ Asbury Echos patterns & fabric suggestions are so very prim & perfect! I love that you’re not ashamed of your faith which pleases God 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@barbaradesousa9122]

Looks like a wonderful stitchy time. Great haul! Chantelle is a fun and talented person. Love that you added other pilgrim women in the Women of the Mayflower cross stitch!

[@debng3210]

Thanks so much for sharing your trip with friends, your projects and haul. Clearly the trip was truly special and reinvigorating! Happy stitching!

[@helend.flosstube]

I'm so glad you had an amazing trip with such wonderful women! And your haul was drool worthy!

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Thank you so much!!

[@5thdaughter]

Always love visiting with friends! ❤

[@NDQuilter1]

Thanks, fun stitching along while I stitch. Enjoyed it all.

[@andreaflannagan557]

Sure did love this flosstube! Enjoyed hearing about your getaway and seeing the haul !

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

Beautiful stitching as usual. Loved seeing everything from your trip. Love a good haul show and tell.

[@ChristyHunter]

Enjoyed this Flosstube! Thanks for showing how the Kodak printer works. My daughter will be heading off to college again and since she has been home she keeps talking about printing pictures to put on her wall. Her bday is next month too. That seems like a perfect gift to give her. She can print the pics and hang them in her dorm room. Thanks for sharing all your great stitching projects and haul. Even the cat's out of camera adventures are interesting. 😂🐾🙀😸

[@lee-annbender5515]

Oh I love Bobbin. I bought the rabbit instead Maggie Mae. Happy 4th of July!🎉

[@caroldaugherty9240]

In addition to @marygoodenow9011's comment, 22 count is Hardanger, 25 count is Dublin. Evenweave in a 40 count is called Verdal. Lugana evenweave fabric by Zweigart comes in 28 count and 32 count and is 52% cotton and 48% rayon. Evenweave Joeblan is a Wilchelt product and is 51% cotton and 49% rayon. It also come in a 28 and 32 count. Now you know!!

[@elizabethbryan9475]

Greetings from New Zealand. First time viewer and oh my, what a fabulous video. Looking forward to the next one

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Welcome aboard!

[@elizabethbryan9475]

@@twoneedlespullingthread2605 Thank you

[@leslierupp73]

Loved sharing my stitching time today while watching! Nice finishes and WIPs. Missy your quilt top is lovely!

[@angelahoward5352]

Yeah for beginner quilt. I❤patriotic stitches all year. Making a wall of it in dining room 🇺🇸

[@donnafrancis9163]

Thanks for all the inspiration. My cat could hear your cat crying!

[@faithslagell2044]

Oh Ladies, another great episode. I am headed to Shipshewana in two weeks, and I always go to Yoders. Love that store. Yes,Lolly’s is another great store. I hope you ate a pretzel!!!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing your stitching. ❤

[@MrsGrinnellma]

I had such a fun time stitching Big City Christmas! It was a Mystery SAL originally. I have it framed with a pretty dark wood frame and rested it on my mantle last December. I also bought the NY style taxi and tree from Dept 56.

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Great idea!!

[@AllisonNorris13]

Hello ladies!! 💟☮️

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Hey there!

[@SessionMom]

Love your Flosstubes. I also stitched the Coming to America, a few years ago, and stitched my Ancestors in red. Mine of the women are Bradford, Hopkins, Mullins and Standish.

[@Okie_Stitches]

Purple Rain = 1984! I graduated that year. Our class song was 1999, because it was so FAR away. 😂

[@cindyhedeen3908]

Missy your hair is so cute

[@kimbowman13]

Awesome video! I have a group of friends that have been traveling together for years just as you did. We love renting a house on VRB0 and doing all of the fun stitchy things. We are heading to Seattle next week❤

[@chris-i2s1b]

Just a helpful hint-when I cut my fabric for a project, I put a tiny gold safety pin in the top left hand corner so I always know which way is up. You have NO idea how many times I have “almost” made a mistake in the stitching direction I should be going. It’s a lifesaver. Right now I am doing a Chatalaine and that little gold pin is worth its weight in gold. Chris

[@restylesecrets8251]

Enjoyed spending my evening with you! Thanks so much for the video. btw, the little oval hole on the power donut is a USB-C (or USB compact). Several of my newer electronics have that end on them, especially battery packs. Hope you enjoy it! xoxo

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Awesome thank you!

[@theresamccormick8647]

Thank you!

[@ankahartung2000]

Awesome Episode - Ladies 💞 Thanks for the “show/entertainment/informations/FUN❣️ About the initials “KW” - you could use the lower “leg” of the “K” as the “left part” of the “W” and only lower that W when stitching …it will be a bit smaller 🤷‍♀️ 💡 💭💞

[@christinadanko6288]

❤❤❤

[@Lynnevixxen]

Love this floss tube!

[@marybd123]

Great FlossTube…thanks for sharing your WIPS, finishes, haul, etc. I stitched two Bobbin’s…one for my mom (who is a quilter) and one for me. Love the Animal Crackers. I am in search of Whittaker…he is popular (and has a companion named Paisley).

[@loisschumacher9869]

FABULOUS VIDEO !!!

[@UntwistyourStitches]

I have that Bobbin pattern, after seeing yours I really want to do it soon. Love the finish. I love the doily. It came out 😍 That Dimensions pattern is awesome, I do not remember it from years past but still, I may have to research for that. I saw your picture on Instagram. It is beautiful.

[@theresajohnston8079]

Kathy, you got the lapin loops from me at The Crafty Grimalkin 😊

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Of course she did but it’s now “Latin” loops. 😂

[@kathyl4692]

Such a fun update from you two. Missy, you are going to love quilting. I need to know who that Christmas village fabric is from. I absolutely love it and need it.

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

It’s a fabric by Moda, Shoppes on Main by Holly Taylor

[@scoobers3493]

Kathy - do you remember what fabric you used for your Liberty stitch behind you on the table?

[@KayStapleton-v9z]

The one Missy had on

[@jandjeaster]

@ 43:19 The tail😻😻😻😻😻

[@alexharmata400]

Cashel linen is usually 28 and Belfast is usually 32 count i believe

[@EnchantingStitching9697]

🧚‍♀️💕

[@angeladzurinko3466]

Oh Missy that Liberty Feather Tree is wonderful I am doing the bunny one for two of my girls and I had to have this one! Did you see the snowman feather tree?

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

I did!

[@wandapotts9320]

Cashel indicates 28 ct, Belfast is 32, Edinburgh is 36, Newcastle is 40, Bristol is 46, Kingston is 56 and I believe Dublin is 30 ct. Th e names are just labels of identification and indicate fabric count only. If I say I bought a yard of white Newcastle, then you will know it is 40 count. Applies to linen.

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Thanks for that!

[@DonnaDuncan-zr7rj]

Can you tell me how to make needleminders out of pins?

[@marylynnlutenski9196]

What kind of magnifier do you ladies use? Maybe that’s what I need so I’m faster!! I have been working on FAMILY forever!! Maybe if I use a magnifier I’d stitch faster?? Hey you can always sew some fabric on your work as a border if one side is too close for framing!!

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

www.amazon.com/K1C2-Magni-Clips-Magnifiers-2-50-Magnification/dp/B07MHCTPM3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1P5LZA2R9W9JH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OFC5oDPqmpVQLmUPlRuE_XuWA4XJitPsPTNSCHpGXQMhDJXChgcVcMwtgaTB9DKYVqHjzSKhdTfQVUKIrYFffl_idL4H61BbxMLYCqy0UFUHkBmKfpnoDN015EFbH4yFCOZSzGNSrrZhCPGJbwlsBiUOKS6U6iVRB7hzlvOPdeRZclYmdEGW5MlpFymhcgov6JIqHimFW5k2NkR--6tgeg.2GQet-f-OgWH1ndCQPchaN3ONx83qX0KVzO70J3_rxA&dib_tag=se&keywords=magni-clips+magnifiers&qid=1720305846&sprefix=magni-%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-3

[@sharons1198]

I also have that Dimensions kit but never thought of doing it as a counted cross stitch. Thanks for the idea! Have you chosen your fabric yet? BTY, I’ll be attending the Library Stitchers Retreat again next year. I was in round two 🤗

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

I have not. I’m not sure when I will start it.

[@carolhardage5514]

That series of buildings is ending soon. There are 25 of them.

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Yup!! I have half of them so far.

[@DeeCanada]

Couldn’t agree more…Halloween just cross stitch magazine not the best.

[@srdmomof3]

Good to see yall! Kudos for all the finishes! Missy, any chance we can get your floss conversion for North Pole?

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

I can post on IG. Do you follow me there?

[@srdmomof3]

@twoneedlespullingthread2605 not yet but I will! Thanks! And I am still watching, not done yet. Love you two got to get together with friends! That warms my heart!

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

When you do message me on there. Missy_timberlake. Then I’ll know you are on and I’ll make a post.

[@danielasharp262]

Loved your flosstube again, love your content. Can you please tell me the name of the pattern of the rabbit riding the bike in the dough bowl on your front intro. ❤

[@lindadevries5117]

You mentioned driving from Detroit to Shipshewanna and stopping at a Stitch Shop…. Which one and in what city? I live in Michigan and am always on the lookout for a new to me shop! Thanks! 🥰

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Riverview Stitching in Monroe (?), MI

[@lindadevries5117]

@@twoneedlespullingthread2605 Thanks! 🥰

[@vickien4524]

Could you please tell me who the Town fabric is by that you got at Lolly’s? Usually says on the salvage. Thanks. Kathy your hair looks so good.

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Shoppes On Main by Holly Taylor. Moda.

[@reneegladney2188]

Cashel is 28. Edinburgh ? is 36. Newcastle is 40ct. It's how zweigart names thier counts. And Belfast is 32 ct

[@maryloubenoit]

Love that Cardinal. I still need to stitch the other 2 birds. Yes send her down to me. 😊 Sprocket has a photo printer too ! Also we need to talk about peppermint bark! Did you know my husband is a choclatier?

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

He is!!!!???? We need to chat!!

[@vickien4524]

Do you have to buy ink for your little printer? The picture looks really good.

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

No ink needed!

[@pamelaevans5290]

Shipshewana is one of my favorite places to visit. I love all the quilt shops and the flea market. Plus all the food. 😀I heard there’s a stitching shop there now. Did you guys go to it?

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

We did not and I’m not sure which shop it would be.

[@pennyholdcraft4624]

Loved your video! I can’t wait to be able to go to a retreat 😊. I didn’t quite understand where I can get the Olympic packet you showed from Katie. I checked out her Instagram & Etsy but didn’t see it, could you let me know if I can get it somehow?

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

The link is actually in her IG bio.

[@janelldaley9403]

🇺🇸❤🤍💙

[@mthomas1937]

Where did you find the magnetic frames for paper stitching Kathy?

[@HKExpat50]

Etsy. There are several makers.

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Thank you, Kate. Yes, Etsy has several options. Search “magnetic wood frames needlework”. ❤️

[@kevinmentzer782]

Missy. Could you please tell me the designer of the fabric with the blue and red flowers? Thank you Maryanne

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

American Dream. Riley Blake.

[@kevinmentzer782]

Thank you.

[@jmedstitchgirl90]

I have that pattern haven't ffoed it yet but yeah back stitch is a bugger you've been for warned Missy

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Thanks 😂😂

[@Lynnevixxen]

What pattern is that little liberty behind you with uncle Sam?

[@carolhardage5514]

What's the name of the plastic bag with the handles. I want some.

[@marylou3355]

Where can I find Stitching the olympics?

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

The Naptime Stitcher on Etsy. Follow her on IG also for her updates.

[@LisaSangrey17]

Always love watching your Flosstubes! You showed a framed finish on your phone of the Big City Christmas. Was that from Riverview?

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Yes it was!

[@LisaSangrey17]

@@twoneedlespullingthread2605thank you! I’m with you two…I’m more of a minimalist with my finishing. But this frame was just so cute! Love all your work and finishes, ladies! You’re one of my favorite to watch!

[@KayStapleton-v9z]

Who makes the vee neck tee shirts?

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Which ones? The one Missy was wearing or the ones we all had in the picture?

[@KayStapleton-v9z]

@@twoneedlespullingthread2605 the one Missy was wearing

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

It’s a Life Is Good T-shirt.

[@KayStapleton-v9z]

@@twoneedlespullingthread2605 thanks bunches

[@marylynnlutenski9196]

What is your Facebook name??

[@marylynnlutenski9196]

What kind of magnifier do you ladies use? Maybe that’s what I need so I’m faster!! I have been working on FAMILY forever!! Maybe if I use a magnifier I’d stitch faster?? Hey you can always sew some fabric on your work as a border if one side is too close for framing!!

[@marylynnlutenski9196]

I’m excited Missy’s learning to sew. I wish you lived by me I have a ton of fabric and we could sew together!!

[@marylynnlutenski9196]

Missy can you share your recipe for your Chex mix???

[@twoneedlespullingthread2605]

Watch my Instagram for the recipe. 😉