FLOSSTUBE #74 - The Hands On Designer - we are way overdue for a catch-up!

[@terrypowers3701]

Thank you so much for showing the project bag and needle roll I made for you! The technical term is a magnetic cable tie. Lol

[@HandsOnDesign]

HaHa - thanks for telling me the correct technical term!! The bag is lovely - I will enjoy it.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Hello you two, thanks so much for your visit…enjoyed seeing the trunk show…loved the project bag and needle roll…loved the information on the Jingle Ball…so sorry for the hand surgery and hope the therapy helps tremendously…I can understand the pace should be changed to help the pressure of deadlines…looking forward to the pincushions in quilting magazine…wishing you the best and happy stitching ❣️

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much - I so appreciate that stitchers have been positive about my 'little break' - we are still working plenty behind the scenes ;)

[@jeantruckey1502]

Enjoy your retreat. Love all your designs. We all need more time in the day to stitch. 🪡🪡🪡

[@HandsOnDesign]

Absolutely!!

[@theresachucle5362]

I enjoyed watching the both of y’all today and recap of all your beautiful patterns. Have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you! You too!

[@pamelapalmer1250]

I very much enjoyed this floss tube video. It was great to see the older stitching patterns. Some that I saiid I wanted to do but forgot. Mr HOD also did a great job

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@jandamico7275]

Wonderful as always! Loved seeing the trunk show! Reminds me of my HOD WIPS!!!!🤣🪡🥰

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you Jan!!

[@debbiestorjohann3532]

Jingle Ball is my first! I am so excited and cannot wait to meet others stitches and designers. I love your designs! They are happy and fun

[@HandsOnDesign]

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in this 'new'platform!

[@grmanat]

Love watching you two!!! The trunk show was fantastic! I cannot imagine the life of a designer, especially you!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@jalight]

Lovely to see you both, you never fail to make me smile. Looking forward to the Jingle Ball!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Yay! Thank you!

[@bananabradysmom]

I just love your cocktail videos! So fun! Mr. HOD is the best ever!

[@HandsOnDesign]

He is❤️❤️

[@PegC52]

So glad to see you two again. Looking forward to the Jingle Bell Ball - starting to rest up now! And more Christmas designs next year - can never have enough - so great news. Thanks for all you two do for the stitching community.

[@christinegoddard8740]

Enjoyed seeing all your beautiful designs. You guys are so cute together.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@gerryfix1009]

Was so nice to see you both again! Love the flosstubes you make. I love the way you work so well together! Apparently love is my word of the day! I have to keep correcting it from live to love. Have a fun retreat! Your soup sounds good although in western MD it’s on the warm side again. Somehow soup is especially good when it’s cold. Crusty bread sounds good too. 🍁🍁🍁🌲🌲

[@HandsOnDesign]

Mother Nature needs to make up her mind - I'm just not sure that I will like what she picks!! ;)

[@reneebyrd1135]

I've missed seeing y'all on flosstube...and you have reminded me that I have all the chalk talks kitted and ready to stitch...need to get hopping on those!! See you at the Jingle Ball!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Wonderful! See you there!

[@tracychinavare5487]

Loved the trunk show! I will be thinking about stitching I hear the bells…loved that! Hope the retreat was awesome. Glad your hand is getting back to normal ❤

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@gryphonstitcher]

Okay, I'm convinced, I need a Jingle Ball ticket for sure! Looking forward to all the stuff in your virtual booth!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

ooh - hope to see you there!

[@ritadepalatis6366]

Glad to hear your hand is mending. I thought, both as a retired PT and a PT patient (fractured wrist/surgery) that stitching helped me regain function and strength. I enjoyed seeing your designs today.

[@HandsOnDesign]

I got a 'it looks marvelous' from the PT gal this morning. I felt like I won the lottery!!

[@judywing9897]

Wonderful video. Love seeing your beautiful designs. So inspiring!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@tamiminor879]

I watched it all, and I loved everything! You have to be the busiest designer of all, and so talented! Have a nice trip! Your husband and you make such a great team!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Aww - thank you!

[@dianemckoon7808]

Thanks for sharing. Your designs are great, looking forward to your collection for next year, Christmas 🎄 😀.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@viviandevore4884]

Enjoyed the trunk show but it reminds me how many of your charts I have but haven't stitched yet! I am a stitcher and quilter so now I want a pattern for that beautiful quilt too! Enjoy your retreat.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!!

[@DeeAZstitcher]

That quilt is Amazing! Fun video.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@kathyburch9591]

The quilt is beautiful! I always purchase the Quilt and More Magazine but I really made it a priority once the Winter 2022 one was released because you had the pattern in it!! Enjoy your retreat! I am not done with the fist two pillow sets so do not worry about not releasing the winter set until January LOL Excited for Jingle Ball - missed getting into your class but I am sure it will still be fun.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Whew - I'm so glad that stitchers are OK with The Winter Basket in January!! ;) See you at the Ball!

[@melaniecall]

Love love love the trunk show! Plus Winter comes every year…. Totally cracked me up ! 😂

[@HandsOnDesign]

Sometimes I forget what I'm saying...& that I don't edit my videos! :)

[@melaniecall]

@@HandsOnDesign It was perfect! I loved it!

[@karenbrasher4508]

Fun video, thanks for all your great work. Glad your hand is healing. Have a good week.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you - you as well!

[@AllisonNorris13]

Your designs are timeless! I love them all new or older!

[@HandsOnDesign]

😊 thank you (& for the card❤️❤️)

[@AllisonNorris13]

@@HandsOnDesign 💜💜💜

[@dixiepaglia9004]

Great video. Reminder of great designs. Off to look in HOD drawer. Have every design but not stitched everything. Love all your designs. Autumn Awaits is amazing. I went OMG. Can’t wait.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@stitchreadrepeat]

So good to see you both, and I can't wait for your class at the Jingle Ball! I hope you are feeling refreshed after your retreat :) Always fun to see a model parade - I forget about the sheer number of patterns you have done! Happy stitching!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you - emails heading out to students soon with updates!

[@sewscrapmuse]

Can't wait until the ball - it's the second already for me so my daughter's 28th birthday. We both love your designs! The Garden We Can't Kill is on my 23:23 list 😂 and I've saved some spots for Jingle Ball releases.

[@sewscrapmuse]

Oh and William Morris. Philip Morris is the tobacco company

[@buckeyestitcher3180]

I’m so glad you got to go to a retreat and JUST STITCH! I’m excited for more HOD Christmas in 2023👏🏻👏🏻. Cheering you on with Cindy’s Apron Fundraiser!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you 😊!! Retreat was fun & relaxing ❤️

[@JanetJabber]

I love this visit and very much needed it!!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

❤️❤️

[@lynnscroggins7104]

How sweet that you were gifted the quilt! Love the design and would love to make the box. Glad you had a fun trip!

[@HandsOnDesign]

That quilt was amazing! I still look at it & wonder how she did it!

[@debbierice1363]

So many great stitches. I will be saving this and reviewing from time to time.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@juanitahutchins4588]

Love your floss tube have fun at the retreat

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@pampeterson3092]

I love watching/listening to your happy hour videos. I love seeing all your lovely designs. Have a fun time at the retreat

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@cathymadrid6044]

I loved your trunk show. I have most of your things in my stash.

[@HandsOnDesign]

I'm pretty sure that you do!! ;)

[@nevadastitcher]

I loved seeing your finishes!! Many are in my stash and/or are WIPs! I love the pillows in conjunction with Simple Stitches. 🧡♥️💙

[@lindadulin174]

Me too! Her finishes are just inspirational!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Oh thank you! The Simple Stitches gals are so great to work with!

[@greggsbeckymoore349]

Glad to see you're better! Good luck on the new designs. I love to see all your designs, especially the beach ones. Because I'll always be a beach girl!

[@HandsOnDesign]

You & me both!

[@jackiekeish7853]

I love your designs and to see the interaction between you and your cute husband.. ya'll rock

[@gretchendinger2586]

That was fun......I haven't seen some of those older designs. Thanks for doing this video. I'm currently working on The Autumn Basket - Triple Play after having completing The Summer Basket. I love this series, especially combined with some quilting! I know The Winter Basket will be beautiful as well and I would wait an eternity for it. I am so thankful for our talented designers in this industry. Please go at a pace that is right for you and your personal life. Life is too short.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you - I really appreciate that!!

[@kathythomas4839]

All your stuff is beautiful! You are so talented!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@allisonferber5474]

Taking care of yourself is good for you and good for us?❤️ Loved the video and hope you have a lovely time at your stitch weekend.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@cindygunning7108]

Have a wonderful time at your retreat! Enjoy your extra hour of stitching! Loved seeing all your stitching!!!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Yay to the extra hour of stitching!!

[@maryjeancollier7041]

Love your videos with Mr HOD ❤️

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!!

[@jerananelms1760]

You do such a good job for the block party’s. I love making them

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@lorimillsap1688]

I settled in to stitch the pincushion from Quilts & More and watch your FlossTube. I have already chosen my DMC following the magazine instructions of “just choose a grey, aqua…” so I may have to stitch it twice. 😂 I picked 3821, 322, 3816, 435 and 169. I kinda danced around the colors you intended…I really wish I had chosen 931. I will definitely try a Block Party next. 😉

[@HandsOnDesign]

I bet it is beautiful!

[@chrissieb3350]

What a fun, fun video! Mr HOD is such a good sport and always makes me laugh.

[@HandsOnDesign]

He's a good guy!!

[@dianemadison5955]

I loved seeing all of your charts. I’m glad your hand is doing better. Looking forward to what you have cooked up for next year. ❤

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@lanelles242]

Great video, nice seeing you both enjoyed the truck show♥️ Take care🤗🌻

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@tracydaly6980]

So glad to hear your hand is on the mend! Yay!!! Stitching retreat!! Have fun!!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

It was so much fun!

[@audreypettit1709]

Always love catching up with you two! And what a treat to see your trunk show. I'm super excited about your upcoming plans. Looking forward to 2023 to see what you have in store for us!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@luciabeaumier9738]

Love all your patterns and have a great time at the retreat!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you - it was a fun time!

[@kimberlybowman4188]

So fun to hear you talk about your designs! See you at the ball! 🎉

[@marciaclifford7107]

What a terrific video you two! Thanks. Wrote a list! And thanks for the update about the aprons. Have a great weekend.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Keep an eye out this week!

[@marthadewald664]

Fun to see the designs in a bunch. kinda like a wip parade only its a design parade!

[@twotallstitchers]

That was a very fun trunk show - and the dog show in the background 😂

[@HandsOnDesign]

She knew we weren't paying attention!!

[@kriscook5703]

Swan Lake I am going to check that out for next year. I live on the Black Hills Side of South Dakota and have wanted to do a retreat. Thanks for the information and great Video. Love your charts.

[@HandsOnDesign]

We had a few stitchers from up in that area - call Ginny at Shanty Stitchers

[@georgiannziegler5507]

Love seeing a virtual trunk show! Have a fun weekend!

[@HandsOnDesign]

It was fun to do the Trunk Show - we may do it again some time!

[@katherinem7835]

Kathy, I love the bowl of cherries because my mom had a bowl like that.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Cool!! I’m constantly on the search when I’m in antique shops, flea markets, garage sales…

[@jerananelms1760]

The quilt is beautiful

[@HandsOnDesign]

I was overwhelmed!!

[@michelemead841]

So happy to see you both. I can't wait for The Jingle Ball it is going to be so much fun!!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us, I enjoy your patterns so much. Have fun at your retreat!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you - it was a great retreat!

[@boonecountrystitcher]

Glad to hear your hand is on the mend! My husband also lived in Monterey while his dad attended the Naval Post Graduate school and attended 3rd and 4th grade at the elementary school too. What years was Mr. HOD there? My husband is thinking he was there 1973 to 1975. Small world isn’t it?!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Oh wow, he was probably there during that same timeframe!! Truly a small world!

[@angelabatterman6381]

Great seeing you two.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@jerananelms1760]

I love your kitchen

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you - we built about 5 years ago. I worked with the architect & builder to get the layout I wanted!!

[@maureenlopez9266]

Loved the trunk show! Have a great, relaxing time at the retreat this weekend😁

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!!

[@rhondawise1897]

Have a safe fun trip and happy your hand is healing good.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@annettescott7487]

Love your Autumn Awaits!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you - it will release in 2023!

[@annettescott7487]

@@HandsOnDesign I will be watching for the release. Thank you.

[@franhoadley7189]

I love your videos! They are always so cheerful and positive.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@CandaceK]

I can't wait for the Jingle Ball!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

I'm looking forward to it as well!

[@raeannoneill8392]

I am looking forward to meeting you at the Jingle Ball.

[@HandsOnDesign]

See you there!

[@sandyboland9575]

Love your video with all of the beautiful finishes. What count do you usually work on. I work on 14 count Aida and I don' really like it cause I sometimes am able to split the threads. I wish I could work on smaller count. cause the work looks so much better

[@HandsOnDesign]

I typically work on 32ct. I would say that most of my designs are aida friendly whether it's 14 or 16 count. Work on what makes you happy! Are you using a tapestry needle to stitch? Be sure that it is the dull tip (not sharp) so that it won't split the threads.

[@karenmarkham9280]

Love the video Cathy! Question - White Christmas - if I did that all on one piece, what would the stitch count be? Do you have that info on the website somewhere? I just found these and would love to start them for Christmas :)

[@HandsOnDesign]

ooh - I did not design a border or anything for the White Christmas series since they are all different sizes. Were you thinking to put them in a line of jumbled all around?

[@charlenemarriott2929]

The Hearts Desire retreat/camp was in Rock Springs, KS.

[@HandsOnDesign]

yes, it was

[@kathrynhayward2884]

Such fun! I've hunted but am having trouble finding the magazine with "a stitch in time"... will you be able to release it in the future?

[@HandsOnDesign]

Someone told me they found it in Barnes & Noble. My sister found it in her grocery store!😂

[@HandsOnDesign]

and yes, it will eventually release!

[@JackieKLG]

Doggonnit....I have a cold and canceled with Ginny to go to retreat, but I REALLY need that Swan Lake piece! Both my girls attended and worked there! So sad!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

It's such a great location. Sorry that we missed you & I hope you feel better!

[@Yvonnescraftyadventures]

You should go to Aldi this week and get their wine advent and they also have a beer advent. That might be fun. The wine advent pairs well with their cheese advent

[@HandsOnDesign]

I have heard about this! I wonder if ours has it?!

[@Yvonnescraftyadventures]

@@HandsOnDesign they should though only this week til wednesday

[@cherylportnoy398]

You give me HOPE! I’m having hand surgery the day before Thanksgiving and I keep wondering what I will do if I can’t stitch for 4 months 😱. Maybe I can one hand it !!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Best wishes for a successful surgery!

[@lindadulin174]

Dear Kathy, PT 2. I too had a much smaller run in with an er, but hopefully, it will not return . Please take care of Yourself as those of us who follow You really want to see more of Y'all GOD Bless You and Yours. Sincerely, Linda

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@AllisonNorris13]

Hello! 💜☮️

[@dontrunwithscissors9802]

omg I need the beach pinkeep asap

[@HandsOnDesign]

It's a cutie!

[@chrissieb3350]

Do you use the large chubby 28 oz can of diced tomatoes? Also do you use small or large block of cream cheese? It has to be good so I can say it's my recipe 🤣🤣....no I wouldn't do that either! Also do you add the spinach at the very beginning? Sorry for all the questions 😊

[@HandsOnDesign]

Yep - the large 'chubby' cans. large block of cream cheese. Spinach last. It will wilt with cooking. I do open up every few hours to stir. Enjoy!

[@elleemen4238]

Franken-finish. I need to learn that.

[@HandsOnDesign]

I think I had a video on it but will try to show again sometime!

[@CountTwiceStitchOnce]

💜💜💜

[@HandsOnDesign]

❤️

[@AllisonNorris13]

It will still be winter in January :-) ☃️

[@HandsOnDesign]

Good point 😉

[@sheriking4041]

We put the cat food a counter to keep the dog out of their food since cat can jump and it jut not in the nature of a dog. Cat food does have more protein so it’s more tasty but dog food has things in it that dogs need and it’s always better to keep our furry family members on the lean side rather than the cubby side.

[@HandsOnDesign]

No counter for geriatric cats anymore - sometimes things happen on camera that don't happen in the every day (of course) ;)

[@CarolRogers50]

Hello from TeXaS 🪡🧵♥️🤍💙🇺🇸⭐️

[@HandsOnDesign]

Hello right back at ya!!