Flosstube #57: A Stitchy Meet-up!

[@tamimorgan1487]

Oh no- you must hang them! I stitch things because I love them and I hang them or display them whether they match my decor or not.🥰 good progress on your wips! Safe travels and happy stitching!

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Thanks, Tami!

[@MsKarenMR]

Happy Stitching ❤❤!!! Thanks for Sharing and Safe travels 😊

[@DP-lx8of]

If I like something I stitch it. I do not care if it goes in my decor or not.

[@debradawson3051]

Funny you ask, I stitch for enjoyment and as a meditation, so it doesn’t matter to me whether it is fully finished or not. It’s all about the process and love for the project. My interior design aesthetic is eclectic, so anything goes, even the grandchildren’s’ creations. ❤

[@karenrowell2180]

Have safe travels. Love the sense of humour! I am hoping for a rainy day picture of pups in slickers….oh and fabulous stitching.

[@globetrottingstitcher]

The people have been heard. We'll plan to share a picture of the fur babies in their slickers on our next video. They deserve their moment in the spotlight! :)

[@cindypeterson1629]

Hi Amy, you know you asked a really good question about if a stitcher stitches to decorate their house …I stitch what I like what I love and I always intend to put it up in my house whether or not it matches my decor if I love it and I wanna look at it that’s what makes me happy..

[@andrea_can_2]

I started out as a monogamous stitcher and now I’m totally promiscuous! I get a lot of joy out of all my projects. I like to stitch whatever takes my fancy. If it works in my space, I’ll frame and hang it. If not, I’ve started to do scrapbook finishes like Laura at Stitching by the Shore. Have a safe trip Amy, and Gary hope you get Captain America across the finish line!

[@LaladeeStitches]

Delightful, delightful! I want to see your pups in their raincoats! I bet they are the cutest in the land! I stitch some things with the intention to decorate with them, and some simply because I love it and it inspires me. I would imagine some of those things will never make it on a wall. And that is ok. 🩵

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Pups in raincoats will be coming up! We had at least 20 people request a photo of them, and who are we to deny the world all the cuteness that lives with us? :) I hope you've been enjoying all this beautiful weather we've been having. I'm happy it's going to start cooling down again, but the sun has been a treat!

[@frida5986]

Your Lady at the Met is looking so fabulous! As far as stitching goes, I do not stitch a pattern because I envision it as part of my decor; I stitch it because I love that particular pattern. But I'm also a process stitcher, not a progress stitcher, and that influences my choice of pattern.

[@hannahj4265]

EVERYBODY LIKES A THICK R. 😂😂 I sometimes stitch random patterns I love but mostly I stick to what I will display. Although I don’t mind getting creative. A fancy lady is still nice in a closet. 😂

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Hahahaha! Gary is a hoot! I don't know about you and your closeted fancy ladies, though. Bring them on out and let them be as fabulous as they want to be! :)

[@theresapetrik1995]

Need to see the kids in their slickers! As for what I stitch, it is a mixture of gifts, for my own decor, a few small commissions and many pieces that I just fall in love with. Laura, from Stitching by the Shore, has a neat idea for small to medium designs that she has no wall space for. She has two size related scrapbooks that she is using to showcase these designs. On some, she includes related photos, etc. Great and meaningful presentation that should remain a family heirloom. Hope you have a successful trip and Gary gets some stitching time in to meet his goals while you are away. Hi to Sophie & Bear, the new fashion setters of Seattle.

[@globetrottingstitcher]

The people have been heard. We'll plan to share a picture of the fur babies in their slickers on our next video. They deserve their moment in the spotlight! :) Up until a couple years ago, I always gifted my stitchings away, but I've been very greedy with them for the last 5 years. For the most part, I've found a place for everything in my home decor, but I find that often the things I love to stitch and am drawn to aren't the things that will look best with the style of our home. I feel like I need a room just to display all the wonderful pieces that don't fit so I can enjoy them, especially because I have chosen not to start a number of designs that I love simply because I can't see myself putting them on my walls. It would be a shame to miss working on them!

[@aliceschultz3182]

Another great video!! Amy, I hope you have a safe and wonderful trip. Gary, I'm looking forward to seeing your finishes. When you mentioned your shoutout I thought of the PNW stitcher. She is under 1000 subscribers, but she has an incredible variety of patterns she works on. I believe she was from the Ukraine. Happy stitching!!!

[@angiefittro8372]

What!? No pictures of Baron and Sophie in their rain slickers?😢

[@globetrottingstitcher]

The people have been heard. We'll plan to share a picture of the fur babies in their slickers on our next video. They deserve their moment in the spotlight! :)

[@nanazmom640]

I have "themes" for the decor in each of my rooms (seasons in my living room, violets and blue birds for my bedroom, etc) and I only choose patterns that will fit into those themes to stitch with the intention of displaying them. It helps me to not over buy and get overwhelmed with all of the beautiful patterns. Safe travels!

[@globetrottingstitcher]

This seems like a good strategy and would definitely help keep the stash and WIPs under control. :)

[@theintuitivestitcher9336]

Hi Amy! I hope you show photos of the pups and their raingear! I will certainly look at MEGA Stitches! I buy patterns that I love, and I am so enabled by fellow flosstubers. The things I stitch do get fully finished (eventually) 😊 They are usually mine, but so often, my daughter wants them. To Gary: new start, new start!! You two are funny! Wonderful flosstube and safe travels ♡

[@globetrottingstitcher]

The people have been heard. We'll plan to share a picture of the fur babies in their slickers on our next video. They deserve their moment in the spotlight! :) It's nice that you have a family member who wants your stitches! My mom has many of my early ones, but it's been a while since I did anything for her. I think the last thing was a set of blackwork tea towels I gave her for Mother's Day in 2019. I'm a neglectful daughter!

[@theintuitivestitcher9336]

@Globetrotting Stitcher I look forward to seeing the fur babies! And you are not a neglectful daughter. My daughter sees my WIP's on occasion and wants them... and ... she usually gets them 😊 Safe travels and always looking forward to your next flosstube. Take care!

[@wandamccoll3739]

What a great question! I love to stitch but I tend to stitch things that I want to have on my walls. Having said that, if I love a piece, I will find a spot for it. I also have a metal tree on one wall that I change out seasonally with stitched ornaments and I also stitch a lot of Christmas ornaments and always find room on the tree for them. Thanks as always and happy stitching!

[@johnniesaxon]

I definitely stitch what I love more than the intention of what goes on the wall. Then again, I don't get a choice because my partner has the say when it comes to what goes on the wall 😂

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Having to negotiate with a partner about what goes on the wall is tricky. Don't tell Gary I said that. ;)

[@shellymeldrum2312]

Hello! Loved all your projects, safe travels. I stitch what I like and do lots of patriotic stitching. Hang all my pueces in the house ir in bowls etc.

[@susanradford9503]

Great seeing you both. Safe travels Amy.

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Thank you!

[@Boojum360]

Always a pleasure to see you guys and your antics..😅 As far as doing crosstitching, I tend to do what turns my boat on.. I never really think about the end result of finishing until the mood strikes me or someone says you should finish this and hang or show it. Good luck on your travels Amy and be safe. Until next Happy trails to you both.😊

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Thanks, Sara!

[@jimmy_makc6175]

Great video! Good luck on your trip!

[@stoneroadstitching]

Good question about what to stitch. My first response is I stitch what I like. But, I have done mystery stitch alongs. While fun, I have no idea what to do with some of them. So, I guess I have no clue how to answer the question.. Thanks to you and Gary for sharing your stitching.

[@epworthglynn7544]

You inspire me to try a fancy lady. Maybe some thing later this year. I stitch things that I like. I all ready have a few that are not my usual decorating style. I think will eventually end up on the hall way wall upstairs. Some may never be fully finished and that is ok. I stitch for relaxation and fun. Have a safe trip.

[@connieverbeck1110]

Blush. The feeling was so mutual. Looking forward to our next meeting! Beautiful progress. The Victorian house is stunning!! Go Gary. I hope your concerns of Amy meeting up with me are gone. Lol. And to the viewers she is exactly as she seems on these videos!

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Awww, thanks, Connie! You are a total love.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

How lovely that you and Connie were able to meet and yes, one group here in FL meets there but it was a bit too far for me to travel on a regular basis. I have a YMCA group that is a block and a half from home so can't beat that! You were right of course, Milka is adorable❤

[@globetrottingstitcher]

How fun that you have a place to stitch and socialize that is close to home! I just love that! There's a lovely group near me that meets a couple times a month, but unfortunately they usually meet on a night that's not good for me, so it's been ages since I went. Makes me a bit sad because I really loved going to spend time with those ladies. The stitching community is just such a special bunch! I hope you're well and staying cool! What projects are you working on right now?

[@theresachucle5362]

Great video y’all had me cracking up and we need photos with the fur babies and the rain slicker’s please. Have a wonderful trip and safe travels. 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@globetrottingstitcher]

The people have been heard. We'll plan to share a picture of the fur babies in their slickers on our next video. They deserve their moment in the spotlight! :)

[@theresachucle5362]

@@globetrottingstitcher can’t wait to see them!

[@annewalters2352]

Another fun and interesting video. Hope your trip to Kenya finds you working and stitching. I love to choose charts both for finishing as well as just doing.

[@richterstitcher7936]

Nice to see you both again

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Thank you!

[@LouXstitchAficionado]

Happy and safe travels ✈️ Amy, we’ll miss you. Gary, I hope that you will progress in your WIPs as I’m looking forward to seeing Satchmo 🎺 Meanwhile, may you both have a great couple of weeks and sending heartfelt cheers from Eastern 🍁 Canada 🇨🇦

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Thanks, Louise! Happy stitching!

[@marzipanstitcher8571]

You have really made me think.🤔🤔 I would say I pick things I want displayed but judging by my pile of finished things I must just like stitching them. I am definitely a promiscuous stitcher. You are doing fab, Gary. You are both hilarious. We tried our dog in a rain jacket once. She looked miserable and wouldn't move. She just gets wet now or refuses to leave the house 😂

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Nothing wrong with stitching for the simple joy of stitching, even if the finishes never get displayed! I love that you're a promiscuous stitcher. I often wonder how many of "your kind" there are outside of the folks who make Flosstube videos. It almost seems like making videos turns people into promiscuous stitchers. I know I was always monogamous myself until Flosstube influenced me. I've managed to keep my WIP count at a level that lets me consistently work on everything, but I don't have room to add anything else if I want to get things done on a regular basis. Your poor pupper! Sophie and Bear like their slickers because they associate them with walks, but if I try to put pajamas or a sweater on Sophie, she looks miserable. We sometimes will put a sweater on her on cold winter nights to help her stay warm at bedtime (Bear has a double coat and doesn't get as cold). I'll inevitably wake up and see her at the foot of the bed with the sweater half off. I've finally given up. :)

[@stychaddict4499]

My goodness I've just found out I'm promiscuous! But I'm honestly a monogamous girl at heart (with a bit on the side to keep from boredom). As far as what I stitch goes - I do what I like, whether it fits with my design aesthetic or not. I have no talent with interior design, so if I love a piece, it will go on my wall 🤣🤣. Those raincoats for Sophie and Bear are the cutest. Thanks for the video you guys!

[@globetrottingstitcher]

I had a feeling you were promiscuous, but I didn't want to call you out like that. LOL! It's been a long time since I was monogamous myself, but once I started dabbling with other "loves", I was never going to stay faithful to just one piece. :) I hope you are well and that your mum continues to recover well. Sending lots of good thoughts for your dad next week. Please keep us posted!

[@mrsbobbinlacer]

I stitch what I want unless my daughter starts something and I need to finish it for her. My problem is I have 10 to 15 arts I do when possible. I finished 4 quilts last year and 2 cross stitches. I am always grateful that there are families that like my work. My son thinks it is pretty but not worth much, but he has a $1,000.00 dollar pillow in needle point and there are quilts 2 of them and bobbin lace, knitting, crochet, and painting so he has enough forever. My oldest daughter has the most of my paintings, and it is her that I finish things for. Thanks for your interest. I have about a foot of an Armenian rug to finish if I get well.

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Oh my goodness! You sound like a treasure trove of creative and beautiful things! It makes me wish you made videos so we could see all your beautiful crafting!

[@shirleybrinkmann2851]

I stitch for rooms in the house, gifts, seasons and change them out. I do however enjoy the fancy ladies and stitch them just because. Your fancy lady is beautiful. I would build a room just to hang her in.

[@cindasavoy5517]

Safe travels ❤

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Thank you!

[@cindygaudet1390]

Love that you got to meet a stitchy friend! And lol not the cutest in the neighbourhood,not biased they just are.. omg just laughed out loud! Of course they are they are your babies. And need pictures in their slickers! Wow good progress on the mira! Okay, you made a mistake! No way you are old enough to have something in your stash 30yrs unless you started stitching as very young child. Yes, I tend to stitch what I like as my decor. I don’t have a lot framed but small pillows etc but I would say as gift or cos I like it for my home. Gary, you always make me laugh and smile when you talk about your stitching. Looks great!oh no! I am promiscuous! Glad you don’t judge. Have fun at the party and safe travels!

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Bless you, Cindy. My birth certificate (and my body aches when I get out of bed in the morning) are a testament to me being old enough to have stash that is 30 years old. :) I will admit, however, to starting my stitching habit fairly young (elementary school), but the stash in question is from high school days. Good heavens, how is that even possible? LOL!

[@cindygaudet1390]

@@globetrottingstitcher hey young lady! I am 66 and my son is 45 and daughter soon to be 43. Lol so to ke you’re a great age! Hugs

[@susanreznik5822]

Lovely progress on all the pieces you both are doing. I tend to stitch pieces that will go with my decor which is rather eclectic. I usually will pick out a place where I plan to hang the finished piece before I even start it. However, sometimes I am surprised with the finish and the final stitching may end up in a completely different place than originally planned. PS : I would love to see a phot of your dogs modeling their new rain slickers.

[@marroomydesigns]

I was waiting for cute dogs in rain slickers picture 😕 To answer your question, I choose projects that I like to stitch. I’ve had well over 60 finishes since I started stitching 3 years ago and I framed total of 10 projects out of which 3 have been gifts. Majority of my finishes are in an artist tube in my closet and a few have been turned into project bags

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Hey you! Love your beautiful designs and that you are expanding the options and aesthetic of our stitchy community! It's wonderful to celebrate more cultures and traditions, and I appreciate that you share yours with us! I sometimes find it hard to stay on top of turning my finished into FFOs. Even doing it myself, it's not cheap, and it can be time consuming. You've had a ton of finishes in a pretty short period! You should be very proud of having completed that many! I have yet to turn any of mine into a project bag, but it's on my to do list for sure. :)

[@marroomydesigns]

@@globetrottingstitcher you are kind. Number of my finishes just shows how deep I’ve fell down this rabbit hole. I love project bag finishes. It gives me a chance to see, use and touch my work on daily basis. It’s so satisfying 😊

[@deborahprairiestitcher]

😂 I have never heard of a promiscuous stitcher. I am a monogamous stitcher and plan to continue because I am not a monogamous quilter!

[@globetrottingstitcher]

LOL. Heaven forbid you should be promiscuous in more than one crafty area. ;) In all seriousness, though, you are wise to stick to a limit. Having lots of projects is fun, but I think having finished projects is even more fun. :)

[@angiefittro8372]

I have only ever stitched 1 piece for myself. I stitch for friends and family, my church, for exhibit, for charity. But this year for my 60th birthday, I am doing 6 for 60 in new starts that are just for me. Flosstube May have become a bad influence on me, sort of lol.

[@globetrottingstitcher]

LOL! I'm glad you are finally going to start a bunch of pieces for yourself. I've been stitching for over 30 years now, and it was only about 5-6 years ago that I stitched my first piece for myself. It's been so nice to see them in my own home and enjoy them. I hope you'll have the same experience with your new starts!

[@carolsanin7967]

What no pictures of Sophie and bear in their slickers? Great video .

[@globetrottingstitcher]

The people have been heard. We'll plan to share a picture of the fur babies in their slickers on our next video. They deserve their moment in the spotlight! :)

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

The link to Milka’s channel doesn’t work! I ALWAYS look forward to your floss tubes! Safe travels!

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Oh no! Thanks for letting me know! I've fixed it now. www.youtube.com/@megastitches3790

[@stitchingatthecabin]

I am a promiscuous progress stitcher, so I'm not looking for a finish to hang on my wall. Do I want a finish? Absolutely. Once I finish will it get framed and hung? Meh, maybe. Most of my finishes are hanging in the closet on those clampy suit hangers, although I may have to break down and buy an under the bed box before too long. I currently have Villa Mirabilia at Rensel Studios. It should be ready in October. I am working on a HAED (Keto by Annie Stegg) which is massive. I'm on page 25 out of 80 something. That one I am stitching with the intention to frame and I have the perfect spot picked out. The other 99% of my projects will hang out in the closet together or maybe possibly a few will get fully finished and displayed. Finishing is hard and expensive and I don't have enough of a desire most of the time to put in the time and effort. Plus, finishing takes away from stitching time. You are both young and you have a ton of stitching years left. You only have so many walls. It would be a shame to avoid stitching things you love just because you can't hang them.

[@globetrottingstitcher]

Oh gosh! I can't wait to see Villa Mirabilia when you get her back! Jill Rensel and her team do amazing work! I like the way you think about stitching things you love even if you never put them on display, and the older I get, the more I think you're right about that. :)

[@stitchingatthecabin]

@@globetrottingstitcher Since Villa Mirabilia is out of print and my copy is crazy old and slightly deteriorating, I couldn't bring myself to risk shipping her to and from Rensel Studios. I dropped her off last October when I went to Stitch West. I will pick her up this October when I go back to Stitch West. My husband was kind enough to agree to fly out after the retreat and drive back with me. Apparently I have trust issues with shipping companies. Ha ha. I will definitely show it on the video following my return. At this point, I have no idea what it will look like beyond the frame and mat choice. I don't know what Amber (or Jill) will paint. I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!