FlossTube #55: Knitting & Cross Stitch Mash Up (8/29/24)

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

You both were missed. You both continue to amaze with your creative ideas and stitching. The dark gray sweater was fabulous, Caroline. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. ❤❤

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks, Sarah! Carolyn and I are enjoying getting back into the swing of cross stitch videos again! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@triciabenich]

Love Yaya’s sampler! A new family heirloom ❤️ I too was away from flosstube for August and into September, still stitching but away from home and am now very behind watching my favorites. But your trips sound wonderful and glad you both had special times. Thanks for commenting on my Elizabeth’s Fall Basket, Anna. That is going to be my October focus piece, hopefully for a finish. The exhibit in DC at the DAR museum looked fabulous. Going to seek out that museum next time i am in DC visiting my daughter.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Let me know if you make it the Sewn in America so we can chat! And I wonder if our visits to DC will ever align?! Happy Crafting, Tricia! -Anna

[@OliviaBFlosstube]

Great to have you back, ladies! So glad you enjoyed your vacation!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Such a fun visit back east! And also great to be back! Let us know when you plan your next visit to NiaH, please. It would be wonderful to catch up. Happy Crafting, Olivia! -Anna

[@JaniceGDavis]

Oh my!! You have my mind racing with all the new possibilities of stitching!! Things I’ve never thought of before!! Thank you so much for all the inspiration!!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Your feedback makes me smile - I love the feeling you're describing! Happy Crafting, Janice! -Anna

[@OllieandMay]

Hello Ladies. I’m a first time viewer and very recently joined the cross stitch community after a 20 year plus hiatus. When I became a quilter. Watching new to me cross stitch videos has really helped, things have changed over the years and I’ve picked up some great tips. . I’m also a knitter, I really enjoyed watching you both and seeing all your projects. I have subscribed. Maree 🇦🇺❤❤

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Welcome, Maree! Thanks for introducing yourself! Carolyn was new to cross stitching in 2020. I used to cross stitch in the 80's and came back to it in 2020 (influenced by Carolyn's enjoyment of it). I think it's amazing how many resources there are now. Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@kathy1896]

Such a fun show! I am stitching my version of Bird Nerd while I watch you! What a fun idea to let the girls pick out their floss colours! It's so true... when all the good things are over, it is sad.... even stitching a beloved project, and watching a fun flosstube like yours!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

So sweet, Kathy. How funny about the Bird Nerd synchronicity! We'd love to see yours! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@stitchingbythenumbers]

I was so happy to see a new episode! I found you a few months ago and have binged watched every episode ❤️. Thank you for all the learning I have been doing with you - great stuff. I started railroading my stitches about a year ago and now it’s habit. It is a bit slower but I’m happier with the outcome so that’s a plus!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

It's hard to believe this is episode #55! Carolyn and I have definitely learned a lot along the way - and so much more to explore! I think I'm now a railroad-er for life! :) Happy Crafting, Julie! -Anna

[@normahanson5913]

Welcome back! You were missed! I love the "buttons" and I love the idea of finishing them as magnets. Knitting designs have found their way into quilts so it seems natural that knitting designs would also migrate into crossstitch. I love the idea of using those mitten designs in a band sampler. Staying curious keeps crafting exciting! What if...... 😊

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Of course! I hadn't really thought of the knitting and quilting overlaps. Can't wait to see what Carolyn has done with her idea! Happy Crafting, Norma! -Anna

[@melodyanderson3694]

SOOO Happy to see you back !! such a joy and seeing what you might be doing Blessings !! Happy Labor Day

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks for your kind words, Melody. It feels great to be back in the swing of stitching and making videos again! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@jonnweiland5802]

Something extra special about this episode. Gobsmacked by each project. The grey sweater is gorgeous Carolyn. Anna your tunic is fabby. Happy to see your return. ❤🎉

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

So sweet, Sherry. Thank you. I missed regular stitching during vacation - it feels great to be back at it. Happy Crafting to you! -Anna

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you both for another wonderful video. Carolyn go for it. Thank you for sharing knowledge and talent. ❤

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

I wonder what Carolyn will have to show on the next video - she was overflowing with ideas! Happy Crafting, Linda! -Anna

[@patemmack7205]

Great episode! I love the birds and the covered buttons. Dritz makes special safety pins for attaching covered buttons so they can be removed for cleaning.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

I checked out those safety pins online - I may try them! Thanks Pat, and Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@patriciabrown5524]

So enjoyed seeing you both back! Love all your projects Really looking forward to see the results of the knitting turned into cross stitch progress!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Oh me too - can't wait to see where Carolyn's exploration takes her! Happy Crafting, Patricia! -Anna

[@donnabennett5106]

Hi Ladies good to see you,Anna your Hem stitch finish is gorgeous 👏,Carolyn love your thought process on Knitting verses Cross stitch,same same but different 👍and retirement is just the best go for it👍,lots of lovely stitching goodness today Thanks for sharing,we are now in Spring time here in NZ….. looking forward to Summer.Happy Stitching ❤️🇳🇿🪡

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Yeah, Carolyn and I are starting to imagine retirement more and more. It's getting real for her! Enjoy your warmer weather and Happy Crafting, Donna! -Anna

[@staceysalisbury2228]

Oh, so much fun! Welcome back from a well deserved vacation! Love your projects this week, especially the Bird Herd. I think you should call it Gramsy's Gurls and add the date and beach. Love the mitten also, especially since I just went to the Shetland Islands in Scotland. Look up Burra Bears! I tried to get one while there--no luck. My unsolicited advice for you Anna: Soak that fabric with color catchers until no more color is displaced onto the catcher. If you use that bright white silk floss, that red will transfer right onto it every time you pull the floss through that linen. . . . . in my humble opinion. Happy Stitching!!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Shetland! Was it so, so beautiful?! I just looked up Burra Bears - cute! Thanks for the idea of using a color catcher - I remember hearing that idea when I was trying to set the color in thread. I'm going to try that. Happy Crafting, Stacey! -Anna

[@juliannekarman1524]

Welcome back!!! Idea: you could cross stitch the mitten patterns and frame them like your nieces artwork.. put Velcro or magnets and switch them out - you could stitch them in your favorite seasonal colors …. That sounds pretty to me!!! Lol

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

I see your vision! And I like it! Happy Crafting, Julianne! -Anna

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

Another great video, ladies, and it's so good to see you both back together. Anna, I love your beautiful white tunic top exactly the way it is and I would not stitch on it, instead I would perhaps add a nice long pendant, such as a lovely turquoise pendent on a long leather string as that would make it look so summery. A nice amber or quartz pendent would look great in the fall. Or you don't need to add anything at all as it looks so beautiful just plain.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks for weighing in on the tunic, Lorraine! I hadn't thought about trying a long pendant! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@TheStitchingOwl]

So much fun! For the tunic, you could create a cummerbund/belt that stays separate so the washing is not an issue at all. Yes hem stitch the red sampler…you will love it. 🦉🧵🪡🌻🔆

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

I can't wait to see what comes of Carolyn's vision of hemstitching and then mounting for framing! Happy Crafting, Karen! -Anna

[@angelasawyer6714]

Caroline - love your Yaya’s Sampler! That is beautiful! Anna - loved your finish of hem stitching. You could make a firm pillow then tack the hem stitched piece to the pillow ❤

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Cool - I think my little Christmas piece would look beautiful tacked to a pillow! -Anna

[@pmillermac]

Great to see you back - my niece made scissor fobs from that heart string sampler chart with the fishies - they were so cute! ❤

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Cute indeed! Happy Crafting, Pam! -Anna

[@margaretblank9351]

RE: pre-washing: I'm a quilter. I pre-wash ALL my fabric before I use it for a quilt. Even so, I've had the occasional problem with fabric dye "running" -- especially reds. Blue can also be a challenge. I have washed those single colours in "Retayne" to set the dye before I use them -- or even after they've been washed, used and put in a quilt. Saves a lot of heart-ache. I use mainly neutral fabrics for stitching, and haven't had occasion to wash stitching (much) -- just the odd 'spot' with a Q-tip -- but I have known people to pre-wash both red floss and red yarn before using in a stitched or knitted project. P.S. Anna -- about your top. I would think that a series of motifs around the yoke would resemble those on a Fair Isle-yoked sweater...just a thought.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Oh! You're reminding me that I used Retayne when I was experimenting with setting hand-dyed floss. I still can't decide what to do with the tunic - lots of ideas coming in, which is so fun for me! -A

[@sharpart9510]

Oh good! Glad to know.

[@bobh7275]

It was my first time watching you…enjoyed and subscribed. The history and back stories have encouraged my love of samplers. Sampler September is fun. I will be stitching some Quaker motifs from America schoolgirl samplers (or Ackworth orphanage in England). Thanks for your show and tell.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Welcome! I started my Mary Finlay sampler yesterday. How are your Quakers coming along? Are you stitching with red thread? Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@barbguenther2932]

How funny….In Stitches is my store!! How wonderful you stopped there. Ellen has a great shop with everything a stitcher would need. I wish I had been in town to meet you. Barb

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

How fun! I hope to get to In Stitches during one of my visits east! Happy Crafting, Barb! -Anna

[@susanmccoy1992]

Great to see you back together!! When I have floss that seems unruly, I railroad. Otherwise, I don’t.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Very practical - I will keep this in mind as I experiment with more travel stitching using two strands. Thanks, Susan, and Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@debng3210]

When I'm stitching with cotton doing 1 over 2 then go to a section of 1 over 1, I test to see if I am happier with doing a full cross or a half cross for the over 1 section. It varies on different fabrics. Lovely to see you two, thanks for the visit!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Oh, I forgot about the tent stitch option! Thanks, Deb, and Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@lynnmajidimehr9019]

I love the idea of the buttons on the white tunic. I've seen safety pins that were made for pinning buttons on, so that they can be removed for laundering garments. I bet you could find some and they would be perfect for your stitched buttons.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

I'll investigate those safety pins - thanks, Lynn! And Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@marleenoceanbreeze6510]

Thanks for another lovely visit, though didn't you get my coffee order, Anna? lol Your stitching is all wonderful. Love the sweater, Carolyn, as well as your adapting knitting patterns to cross stitch. You're both so talented, and beautiful stitchers.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Haha - I'd get you a coffee anytime, Arleen! :) Thanks for your eternal support! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@EllenMeyer-t6u]

Thanks for the love! Ellen/In stitches

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Can't wait to visit myself during one of my trips to Virginia! Happy Crafting, Ellen! -Anna

[@stitchingbythemoon]

So nice to see you back! Love Carolyn’s bird piece for her little 🐥 🐥 🐥 🐥. Regarding over one stitching, if it’s words I normally do use the 100.3 instead of the cotton floss. Otherwise I just use the called for cotton.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

So glad to be back, Michelle! Thanks for your over one tips! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@gaylefahrion1947]

Great video and beautiful work. We took our camper van to Tuweep on the north rim of the Grand Canyon for Labor Day. Our next adventure will be the San Rafael Swell.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Living the good life! Happy Crafting, Gayle! -Anna

[@kathierichards3531]

Great surprise to see your faces this am and hear all the happenings! See you soon. hugs

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thank you, Kathie! Feels great to be back and chatting about cross stitch, which Carolyn and I can do for hours! Happy Crafting to you! -Anna

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Great Video you two. Everything looks so so good. Caroline just watched a floss tuber who Knits alot and her friends think of her as a knitter not a cross stitcher cause they don't see her do it. But she is knitting socks with sampler designs on cuffs. So she can wear her samplers. How funny to hear you say the same. Take care❤

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

This kind of synchronicity always fascinates me! "Wearing samplers" is something I can get behind! Happy Crafting, Yvonne! -Anna

[@donnastone2754]

Fasten the buttons on with the safety pins designed to attach buttons. My mom used to do that a lot with decorative buttons on clothes. She made all our clothes.

[@rosemontgomery5029]

What a great video! I will for sure rewatch. I had to pause to see whether I still had my Alice Starmore book and thank goodness I did (I've downsized my knitting stuff). I also need to see about buying that mitten book because I loved the idea of the geometric stitching. Carolyn's sweater is soo tempting - love it. This might be my favorite stitching video.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Yay for knitting! Do you knit more or cross stitch more? Happy Crafting, Rose! -Anna

[@rosemontgomery5029]

@@we.are.curiouscrafters Cross stitch - lost my knitting mojo a few years ago, but seeing projects like that sweater, well.......

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

@@rosemontgomery5029 You never know! :)

[@pjolander1506]

Haven’t finished, but saw your quandary about over 1 on the salt box. I’m a sewer like you and have tons of sewing thread. I’ve used thread meant for sewing clothes on some cross stitch and it works 🎉

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Great idea! Neither of us has tried that yet. I have many colors of sewing thread. :) Happy Crafting, PJ! -Anna

[@angelasaunders9424]

So interesting hearing your ideas on translating the knitting patterns to xstitch. Cardamin Pins just showed how she used xstitch borders in the sock cuff knitting.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

I watched that video the same weekend Carolyn and I filmed! I love this kind of synchronicity! -A

[@doreendeskins2141]

You both were so missed! I knew you were having marvelous family time and I'm so glad you were able to do that. We traveled with our children and their families to Asheville, NC for a week together and it was so much fun. I love seeing how many changes occur with each grandchild. Fabulous memories! Hope your school year is starting out well. I always pray that each of our grandchildren will have a teacher who loves teaching and cares for them. I enjoyed seeing your beautiful projects and what your plans are for September. I'm hoping to start adding some fall and Christmas stitching soon. Happy stitching!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

So happy to hear you had travels with your grandchildren too, Doreen! Looking forward to watching your fall and Christmas stitching on Instagram! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@connieenevold1745]

Welcome back!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks, Connie! It's been a good start to the school year, and it feels wonderful to be stitching daily again. Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@alyssarietveld]

I’m stitching Autumn salt boxes right now! I finished #1 and started the second one a couple days ago. I just use the 1 strand of DMC or overdyed cotton and stitch it over 1. It does end up looking dense, but overall I like the effect. I think some people do just a tent stitch/one leg, but I do normal X! Love your video as always

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Good to know, Alyssa. Thank you. I wonder what Carolyn will decide to do... Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@pegpage8618]

Love your Selbu mittens from Norway - I’ve made many many pair. Love your idea to put them on a cross stitch . I have that book so I may have to give it a try.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

You have (made many pairs of Selbu mittens)?! Fantastic! Let us know if you cross stitch any of the designs. That book is so beautiful...I may have to borrow it from Carolyn... -A

[@donnastrang8913]

So glad to see you back. Your vacations sounded so fun. I know you both love getting back to the East Coast. I really enjoyed all your projects and curious thoughts of projects to come. Wishing you each a great school year. Your students must really love having you for teachers. Thanks for the time you share with us, your viewers. Happy stitching!! , ❤ Donna

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks for your kind words, Donna. Carolyn and I have both had smooth starts to our school years. And I am so glad to be back with my magnifier lamp - I missed it! Haha! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@sewmesarah]

I’m sure someone has probably mentioned but Jacob de Graf of Modern Folk Embroidery has a pattern that is from designs from knitted socks. Your design ideas will be fabulous stitched up as little tiles.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks, Sarah! So incredible that a few folks in the cross stitch community are playing with knitting and cross stitch connections! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@DeeAZstitcher]

I did the Tiny Modernist "Crab", it was a very fun stitch!!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Cute! Happy Crafting, Dee! -Anna

[@mombobeckster4375]

You both showed Weeds and Wildflower by the Artsy Housewife in this video. At the Pacific Northwest Stitch Summit this past weekend Jeannine announced that The Artsy Housewife, who was at the retreat (her very first), will be one of the designers at PNWSS 2025!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

What?!?! And one of our sisters lives in Portland! -A

[@angelasaunders9424]

I think on 36ct the 1 over 1 should be fine with the same DMC floss. Usually 36ct can be 2 threads or 1, so the 1 thread on 1 over 1 should look ok.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks, Angela. I'm seeing this advice from a few people, so it must be a common method. Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@loriulloa8325]

I’m stitching the Salt Shakers also, currently on Summer Saltboxes. I’m copying your finishing for these! I’m stitching on 36 count with one strand over 2 and I did the over one with one strand also. Love your flosstube!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the over one on the Summer Saltbox, Lori. Have you stitched any of the other seasons yet? Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@angelasaunders9424]

I have a lot of Aztek red linen. I think I will prewash with a bit of vinegar. Thanks for the tip Anna.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

I may try a color catcher product. We should compare notes! -A

[@trudygongora7247]

So much to comment on! First- In Stitches is my LNS! It’s only 10 miles from my house and it’s close to Wegmans where I do my grocery shopping and it’s near Huntley Meadows, a wonderful wetlands park - so I can do a little hike with a little birding, then stop in at In Stitches and then head to Wegmans. Also, next time you’re in the DC area, check out fibre space, a wonderful yarn shop in Old Town Alexandria - there’s a great frozen custard shop a block away - it’s not soft serve, but it’s pretty amazing. I love the idea of using Selbu and Fair Isle patterns for cross stitch. So many of the motifs are so similar - the flowers and the snowflakes. When I switched from cross stitch to knitting, I found the concept of charts and symbols so easy to grasp after working with cross stitch charts. Anna, the hem stitch looks great! Carolyn, I love the sweater!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

So fun to know In Stitches is your LNS! I wonder if our paths will cross during one of our trips east or your trips west! I have been to Fibre Space! I got yarn for a sweater for my granddaughter there. I enjoy going to Old Town when I'm in town - I can take the Metro there and I like visiting Stitch Sew Shop and Penny Post (in addition to Fibre Space). I did not know about the frozen custard place! Thank you! Can't wait to see where Carolyn takes her exploration of knitting motifs in cross stitch! Happy Crafting, Trudy! -Anna

[@donnastone2754]

I'm doing the Elizabeth Lecoste sampler for Sampler September. Got the pattern as an exclusive at Spring Fling 2023 in Cocoa Beach. Doing it on 18 ct aida.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Hope you're enjoying your sampler, Donna! -Anna

[@angelasawyer6714]

I’m very experienced with 1/1. Depending on the count you’re working on, you can use Soie 100/3 for 1/1 on 36 or 40, Soie Surfine for 1/1 on 46, DMC FOR 1/1 on 36 or 32 count 😊

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Fantastic! Thanks for this guidance, Angela! And Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@pegpage8618]

So happy to see you both today - in my mind it’s like visiting with good friends. 😊.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

So sweet to say, Peg. I feel the same way when I watch a FlossTube! And also when I read messages like yours, from frequent commenters. Thank you for that! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@Threadgremlins]

❤❤❤

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Happy Crafting! :) -Anna

[@SALex_stitches]

So happy to see you back and hearing about your summers and stitching/knitting 😍

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks, Alex! We're so happy you joined us! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@robynknits]

Happy to see you both after your summer vacations. Some great stitching and knitting coming up!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Feels great to be back to our crafting. I have been enjoying my evening stitching so much these first weeks of school. Happy Crafting, Robyn! -Anna

[@hannamansfield2894]

So happy to see you both again. Lovely show....thank you so much

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

As always, thanks for joining us, Hanna, and Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@lisadonmez9552]

I had button covers that slipped over buttons, you can slip them off to wash. I think you could sew buttons down the front of your shirt. Then attach the button covers over. My buttons covers were turquoise Indian/western motifs.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Well that's cool! Thanks Lisa, and Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@barbarawickersham3415]

Love your channel!! I also love all things stitching and enjoy seeing your projects. Went to high school in Northern California, but now live in Arkansas. Thank you

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks for your kind words, Barbara. It's fun to know you can relate to our Northern California descriptions! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@carollorion5130]

Anna, you could add some small motifs around the cuff of the sleeves and hem. Thanks for sharing. The summer went by too fast.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

I like that idea, Carol. Thanks! Happy Crafting to you! -Anna

[@terihowe9543]

So good to hear a math teacher say “keep up with the now stuff”. I’m a 27 year educator and couldn’t agree more.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

So good to hear, Teri! Never want a sense of overwhelm to "freeze" students' learning. Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@StitchingDowntheRabbitHole]

My agony of waiting is over. Can't wait to see what you've been up to! Anna, I think your white blouse is beautiful as it is, but those blue "buttons" are quite amazing. You could attach them with jumbo snaps perhaps? Then you could remove them for laundry. I once found a cardigan at a thrift store that had tatted/crochet covered "buttons" which were attached with snaps. Caroline, I find railroading gives the most "value for effort" with lighter shades which are more light reflective. Darker shades suck up so much light you can't really see whether the threads are lying side by side or not LOL. xoxo

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Haha! Hi, Heidi! I think I am going to start by finishing the buttons. And then decide whether to make them magnets or attach them to something using snaps or velcro - we'll see how heavy they are. Interesting point about lighter shades being more reflective. Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@mamieto4]

Love your new ideas and enthusiasm! Do you have a video which shows how to make your tiles?

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

No video about tiles yet. The tiles are laced on mat board and then backed with felt. Carolyn and I are fond of this finish! Happy Crafting, Ann! -Anna P.S. We learned to lace by watching Vonna's flat fold finish video.

[@margaretblank9351]

I use DMC most of the time -- because a) I have a *lot* of it; and b) I can't afford a lot of silks. I'm about to stitch a new sampler on 56-count (thanks to Brenda of ..you know...) and I will be using 1 strand of DMC. And there's a large section of text that is 1 over 1. And yes, I'll just do it. The young woman who originally stitched the sampler used what she had (silk or cotton or whatever) -- and that's how I roll. I use what I have.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Love your practical spirit and determination, Margaret! What sampler are you starting? Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@lisab36691]

Command has has hook and loop that won’t hurt your walls.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks for the tip, Lisa. I think it would be fun to make a collage wall using hook and loop attachments! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@angelasaunders9424]

On my last finish of MFE Tulip Vase, I put my initials and year but matched the floss to the linen. I am pretty sure one of you talked about ghosting the initials in an earlier post.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Yes! I bet that looks fabulous. -A

[@sharpart9510]

Just watching your alphabet sampler and wonder if you've missed the letter "V" at the bottom? It's a gorgeous piece!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Eagle eye! That is the way the original sampler is stitched (with no V in that alphabet). Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@candrasowder8236]

You need to check out Avlea Folk Embroidery for fabric Florishes for your clothes, and her free tutorials on the hemstitching, etc. You are definitely interested in the things she does. She's a very lively, wonderful woman. She just published a book on patterns and finishes for usable household goods. Enjoy!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thanks, Sandra! Carolyn and I have admired Avlea Folk Embroidery since we found her. I'd love to check out her book! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@mombobeckster4375]

@@we.are.curiouscrafters- Avlea is the second designer announced to be at PNWSS 2025.

[@mombobeckster4375]

Oh Anna…..Velcro pieces all over walls and a person can stick up a cross stitch whenever they feel like it. Hahahahahahaha.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Love that image more than I can describe! Haha! Happy Crafting! -Anna

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Okay, said with love, but this is kind of my personal soapbox so apologies in advance: Carolyn, you're already in Ya-ya's sampler, front and center, no matter how you choose to represent it. You charted it, you stitched it, you made choices on linen and thread that are necessarily different from the original because you're stitching in a different time, and most of all - you chose to do all of this because it meant something, to you. This is the language nit picking of an English major, but 'reproduction' is fundamentally an illusion. You would have had to copy her materials, not just the placement of her stitches. Now, that doesn't mean you have to put your own mark front and center and disrupt the design, but it's not inserting yourself to do so - you're already there. That's acknowledging an existing reality, not inserting yourself. If as women we struggle at owning what we're good at, I think we can also struggle with owning our own agency. You're a maker and this is your creation. I will now step off my soapbox.

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Right on, Katie! -A