Flosstube #79

[@stitchysally]

Wonderful floss tube Sarah. Thank you for sharing your son’s graduation photos. Congratulations to him. Happy Birthday to Charlotte and what a wonderful jump. She is such a sweetie. Lots of lovely stitching and you’re doing great with your fun for 50. Happy stitching 😊

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Sally. 😘

[@susanbooth551]

Soo enjoyed you sharing Andrew’s graduation! What a wonderful accomplishment and I know you must be so proud of him! Thank you for sharing your happiness with us!! We got to see our son this past weekend as he came from Portland, Oregon for 4 days to our family gathering in NC, so I understand your joy! We truly treasure those moments!! 💕

[@sewmesarah]

It’s so lovely to have those times to treasure as our children get older and move away to their own adult lives. Keeping the connection is something we really hope we will be able to do. We miss him so much but are thrilled that he’s moving off into his own life, as it should be.

[@joyd5000]

Lovely stitching. Enjoyed seeing your son's graduation photos. You must be so proud!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Joy. Yes, we are very proud parents.

[@kris_cross_stitches5748]

Congratulations to your son on him receiving his Masters Degree!🎉 Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures. A big Happy Birthday to Charlotte!🎉🎂. Love your finished pieces. 😊

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Kris.

[@LostInStitches]

Hi Sarah!! Thanks for another great video! HAPPY Birthday to Charlotte! That big jump was amazing, Charlotte!! Wonderful! The pictures from Andrew's grad were beautiful and Im so happy that you were both able to attend!! And.... thank you for sharing such kind and lovely words about me... i have truly missed you all! It was a highlight for me to stitch with you, Laura, Angi, Sarah and the others last weekend❤😊 happy stitching my friend! 😊 i wish we lived closer

[@sewmesarah]

It was so brilliant to see you ‘in person’ so soon after your IG post. I hope you don’t mind me stealing your photo to use here. It was just the very best news to hear from you and I wanted to share it. Oh it would be so nice to live closer, wouldn’t it? But, I’m so thankful for the technology that allows us to meet this way when we otherwise never would have😘

[@LostInStitches]

@sewmesarah of course it's OK! 😀 ot was so thoughtful and kind!!!

[@laviniatouchton]

Hi Sarah - I'm new to your FlossTube and just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it! You have such lovely warmth and energy, and I appreciate your sharing your time with us. Congratulations to Andrew, as well as to Charlotte on her jump! I look forward to watching more of you and learning from you. 🙏🏻😁

[@sewmesarah]

Hello and welcome Lavinia. Thank you so much for spending your time here on the channel and taking a moment to leave a kind comment. Much appreciated, hope you’ll watch again!

[@donnamccaffrey4364]

Thank you Sarah for sharing little snippets of your family, I find it a wonderful way to connect with you, not just our passion for Crossstitch. I’m stitching my first Cottage Garden Sampling pattern Gathering Acorns, the little chipmunk is very much like the “chippy’s” that visit me on my deck. Happy stitching.

[@sewmesarah]

How fun to have chipmunk visitors! Thank you for your lovely comment Donna. I never want to over share and honestly, there not always a lot of interest to share, but somehow sharing a little bit helps me to round out the version of me you all get to see. It was very kind of you to let me know you enjoy hearing a little bit.

[@vickien4524]

So good to see you! You can be very proud of your son and all his hard work. It is such a special time. I was so thrilled to see Lisa’s posting and her looking so good. Happy Birthday to Charlotte!!!🎈🎂🎉🎁

[@sewmesarah]

Lisa looked fabulous and her smile is always so bright. So great to see her again! Thanks for watching.

[@nancypeterson9176]

Such a happy flosstube! Beautiful stitching as usual and congratulations to your son on his graduation! Always love hearing updates on sweet Charlotte! And then to end with the very best news about Lisa and seeing her gorgeous smile just brought me to tears. I’ve been praying for her and anxious for an update so this was just the very best news!! Thank you for sharing that and I hope she knows how much she has been missed and that we are thrilled to see her on the mend💗

[@sewmesarah]

It absolutely was fantastic news to see Lisa again! I know she posted a flosstube yesterday and I can’t wait to get time to enjoy watching it and catching up with her later today. Thank you for watching Nancy.

[@crystaldorsey6794]

Happy birthday Charlotte! What a wonderful jump! 💕. Congratulations to Andrew, what a wonderful accomplishment, I’m so glad you both were able to attend. Thank you for all you do to share your stitching with us. Many blessings. 💗

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Crystal. Getting to share Andrew’s graduation celebration was just wonderful!

[@vidavidson9945]

happy Birthday Charlotte! Enjoy your party! It was so nice to see pictures of your son’s graduation and to see mom and dad. It was very kind of your friend to take Charlotte for the time needed. I am sure she had a great time. I love your stitching.❤❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Vi. Yes, we are much blessed that Emma and her family (her parents and sister) all pitched in to look after C for a few days. I think C enjoyed having new people at her beck and call 😂

[@jeanmansfield1138]

Oh Sarah my vision was definitely teary at the beginning and end of this video. Thank you so much for sharing all the photos at Andrew's Graduation and filming Charlotte's jump. Those gym classes are obviously helping 😊 Bless indeed Emma and family for enabling your visit to Durham with an easy mind. I sympathise with your ear problems as I suffer after forms of travel too. Well done with finishes and progress made on your WIPs in such a busy time! I'm sure 'Adore him' looks even better in reality.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Jean. There have been some very special life moments recently. 😊

[@cotterillfamily7355]

Congratulations to Andrew, what a wonderful milestone, and how special to be able to enjoy the day with him together. Durham Castle looks like an amazing place - one day maybe I’ll get to the UK lol perhaps a lotto win….take care, Nic x

[@rebeccasledge2024]

Congratulations to Andrew! I know how proud you were. What a beautiful place for a graduation! Thanks for sharing. Happy birthday to Charlotte! Have a wonderful party!❤️

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Rebecca. It really was a beautiful place to have your graduation!

[@lanelles242]

Hi Sarah, such a wonderful floss tube‼️❣️ so delightful seeing Andrew’s place of graduation so beautiful ! Many congratulations to all… Thanks for sharing a lovey family time, fantastic photos ..memories created you will treasure forever. Happy birthday to Charlotte 🎉 I’m sure you will have a wonderful party because it’s done with love💞 have fun. Love seeing your 50 starts how beautiful is your stitching and finishes are…happy stitching Sarah, take good care 🤗♥️

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much for taking time to leave such a lovely comment. I really appreciate it😊

[@susanradford9503]

Thanks for a great video with beautiful stitching and super finishes. Congratulations again on Andrews graduation and thank you for sharing the photos. Charlotte is just too gorgeous and please thank her for letting us enjoy her ‘big jump’. The Mourne mountains that sweep down to the sea - stunning!

[@sewmesarah]

It was lovely in Donald Forest last Saturday. We haven’t had too many lovely days this summer☔️

[@suelandriault8137]

Thank you so much for sharing Andrew's wonderful graduation! What a beautiful place to hold such an incredible day! Please thank Charlotte for her special Flosstube jump, it was a fantastic jump! Please also wish her a very Happy 9th Birthday! She's growing up so fast! Oh, and your stitching both finished, in process and to be done in the future are all lovely, as usual! Take care!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Sue. Yes, Charlotte is growing up fast. I can’t believe she’s nine already. Thanks for all you support here. Take care 😊

[@deb3346]

Congratulations to Andrew on his Masters. Happy Birthday 🎂 Charlotte. Hope you feel better soon, Sarah. Loved the variety of this video, life updates and stitching.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Deb!

[@jackietrembley9827]

Hi Sarah! I’m a new viewer and I come to you from having just watched Lisa’s Flosstube in which she mentioned you. How nice that you were able to go to your son’s graduation. It looks like you had a nice time and the setting was beautiful! I turned 60 this past December, so I’m in the midst of attempting 60 new starts in a year. Unless I get very busy with starts, I’m not going to make it as I’m only up to 22. Unlike you, I don’t have a plan, so that’s part of the problem. Maybe I’ll take some time this week to plan out the rest of the year. Anyway, I’m enjoying watching all the folks trying to do all the starts. Your daughter is very sweet. ❤

[@sewmesarah]

Hello and welcome Jackie. 60 starts! Doing 50 gives me huge respect for anyone trying more. I think you could still make your 60 and I hope you find time to plan them and have fun!

[@paulinedutton8576]

Lovely pictures of Andrew’s graduation day Sarah, it certainly brings back memories. Adore him is beautiful. 😍

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Pauline. It was so lovely to just celebrate with him.

[@faychevallier8926]

Such lovely pictures of your son.How proud you must be of him!! Always enjoy your stitching.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Fay!

[@theresapetrik1995]

Yeah, Andrew and Charlotte on milestone moments! Love your choices of new starts and it's always great to see your stitching. A great video, thank you.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Theresa! Yes, lots of milestones this summer.😊

[@j.a.devanney7523]

Hi there, just found your channel this morning. Congratulations to your son for his achievement, Bravo! Enjoyed your sampler with the stitch along with Nichola Parkman. I hope you continue to feel better.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much for stopping by the channel and taking time to leave a lovely comment. I hope you will join us again.

[@robynorchard2194]

Happy birthday sweet Charlotte. I love your videos. Makes me very happy. I used to do a lot of series stitch and burned myself out. Love the jump!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Robyn. I have so many series but I’m not sure I’ve completed any yet. I’m very bad at buying more series before the first is finished🙄

[@monaortego1204]

Stitching and photos of the graduation are superb. Yay! Charlotte! Another milestone with a jumping and a party to boot. Thank you for keeping us updated on Lisa. So many prayers and hugs sent her way. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Ear infections are the absolute pits!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Mona. Did you see Lisa uploaded a new flosstube yesterday? I didn’t get time to watch yesterday but really hope to have time later today. It is wonderful to see her back and smiling again.

[@annemarie6962]

Great to see you today Sarah. Blue bird looks great, glad you enjoyed it. Great photos of you all celebrating Andrew's graduation, congratulations to him. Happy birthday to Charlotte tomorrow, hope the party goes well. I am very tempted to join in with Fancy an ABC, I have the chart so we'll see. I'd need more concentration than I have at the minute. 324 has turned out to be the perfect distraction stitch & I'm really enjoying it. Really making me think about course & shapes. Take care, best wishes from 🇮🇪

[@sewmesarah]

I understand about needing higher concentration levels Anne Marie. See how you go, you know I’d love you to join in the start, but I’ll be stitching it very long term so you can always join me later.

[@TheStitchingOwl]

What a lovely graduation. Charlottes jump made me smile. Great relief and joy about Lisa. Just back from my week at the beach with hubby for my birthday…seven starts in seven days. It was fabulous. Happy birthday to Charlotte…good luck with the party mom.🎉🦉🎂

[@sewmesarah]

Oh Karen! That sounds like a wonderful way to spend and celebrate your birthday! Yes, it was so fantastic to see Lisa back smiling and positive as ever. She’s a sweetheart.

[@janecopeland2306]

I wept with relief when I saw that post from Lisa. She is a strong, brave woman. Happy Birthday, Charlotte! Her jump was fabulous! Thanks, too, for sharing Andrew's graduation and all the beautiful sights.

[@sewmesarah]

I know Jane, I was so emotional with the relief of hearing from her too. She is such a sweet heart and such an inspiration of positivity. Cannot imagine how hard her journey has been, but it’s wonderful to see her back. I spotted a new flosstube episode from her pop up in my feed. So, I’m looking forward to watching it later.

[@janecopeland2306]

@@sewmesarah How fun is it that Lisa is going to try to start 50 things in honour of yours and Sally's 50 starts!

[@sewmesarah]

@@janecopeland2306 It’s a lot of fun! Back before her break she said she was going to start this year with us with her aim to be finished them all by her 50th birthday in 2026. So, I think maybe Sally and I will join her and try to get all our 50 finished by then too. It’s lovely to work together this way!

[@janecopeland2306]

@@sewmesarah What a fantastic target. It will be a challenge for sure, especially as some of your pieces seem quite large. I'll really enjoy watching the progress over the next year. Fun!!

[@virpir2453]

Thank you for the jump Charlotte. It made me smile and so did also the good news about Lisa.

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Virpi. The news about Lisa was just brilliant. I see she has a new flosstube episode out, so I’m looking forward to watching that tonight.

[@kristinejellum6289]

I am pleased for you and hubby to have gotten to Andrew’s graduation festivities. How wonderful that Emma’s family is able to have Charlotte! And thank you for publicly saying what so many of us want to say to Lisa! I have prayed and waited patiently while she endured her treatments. I’m so excited for her and her family. It will be fun to see her on flosstube again but even if she never does a flosstube again I’m so happy for her ❤

[@sewmesarah]

Hi Kristine! Yes, we are very blessed that Emma and her family took care of Charlotte for us while we went away, and of course, Charlotte loved all of the attention they lavished on her! It was so brilliant to see Lisa and her beautiful smile popping back up last week. I saw yesterday that she has posted a new flosstube. That’s definitely on my radar to watch later today.

[@cathleensullivan7621]

Congratulations to Andrew on his graduation. Happy Birthday Charlotte🎉. Thanks for sharing your stitching and projects. Have a good week!😊🪡

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and well wishes Cathleen.

[@angelchadwell6656]

I’m so glad you were both able to attend and enjoy Andrew’s graduation. That sounds like a very nice day. Adore Him is gorgeous. I love the color you chose for the Bluebird Sampler. Ok, I’m going to start Fancy An ABC with you!! So special that you highlighted Lisa and her post. So happy to see her back! Happy Birthday to Charlotte!!! Good luck planning the party. Such a good jump, Charlotte! Great job! ❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Angel. I’m so pleased you’ll be joining me for the start of Fancy an ABC👏👏👏 It’s such a biggie that I wasn’t sure many would be able to join but there’s a little bunch of you guys hoping to start along with me. I’m guessing for me this will be a very long term effort 😉 I really hope you enjoy it.

[@KellyGreen-io8js]

Your beaming face says it all. What a proud mama you must be of your son! Congrats to him! Love your stitching! Good job to little Charlotte!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Kelly.

[@stacymaris6375]

Nancy and I loved the pictures from Andrew’s graduation. What a wonderful weekend that was for ya’ll. Cheers to Andrew for a job well done. Charlotte’s video was great. She gave us a happy giggle. Glad you are feeling better. Flying with an ear infection is very painful. All your stitching is beautiful. You are making great progress on those 50 starts. Have a great week.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Nancy. Thankfully I wasn’t suffering with my ear on the flight. It was later on the night of our return that I started to have problems. It still hasn’t gone but has lessened enough this week that I feel a bit better and can concentrate on my stitching again.😊

[@joydillow2041]

Lovely video and it was so nice to see the pictures of Andrew’s graduation. You are definitely proud parents. Thank you for sharing. Oh bless you for posting Lisa’s picture. I saw this on instagram and I messaged her immediately. I have missed her so. Happy Birthday Charlotte, thank you for the jump. Very special. Happy Stitching ❤❤

[@sewmesarah]

Yes, Lisa has been missed and it was just brilliant to hear from her again last week. I can’t wait to catch the new flosstube she posted yesterday.

[@joannenaumann2435]

How lovely. Congratulations to your son on his accomplishments. You must be so proud❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Joanne.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Congrats on your son's graduation and on you're both being able to attend such an important event❤❤

[@sewmesarah]

It was truly very special that we both got to attend the graduation. We will be forever grateful to Emma and her family for making that possible for us.

[@Jan-SewHappy]

Hi! I’m new to your FlossTube… you came highly recommended by Sally and Lisa(also new to me) I’m so happy I found you… your video was lovely as are your projects!! I have to laugh though because when you said you were born in 1974 I thought that’s funny… that’s the year I graduated from high school!! I’m working on a committee for our 50th high school reunion in September!! I’ve been stitching for about 47 years!! I’ve been away from it for a bit but FlossTube has really gotten me back in the game!! Keep Stitching! I’ll keep watching!!😊💗

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much for stopping by the channel. I know there are so many channels vying for attention so I appreciate you giving this one a little try. Wow! A 50th high school reunion! That will be fun. I bet you don’t feel like it was fifty years ago when you all graduated.

[@janepanovich9818]

You’ve peaked my interest in the Historical Sampler Advent Box and SAL. Thank you for another wonderful video. I am not having 50 starts this year, but I am concentrating on finishes. So far I have 11 pieces out to my two finishers and have had three pieces framed. I am definitely STITCHING HAPPY🤗. Please tell Charlotte I loved her jump. What concentration she had. Hope she enjoys her birthday party today.

[@sewmesarah]

That’s great progress on getting through your finishes Jane. So glad you are enjoying them. The HSC Advent box always looks lovely and is a little bit different from other advent boxes with a few ornamental/gift items thrown in. A different balance I suppose, but they always choose such lovely things to include. Having six little projects included sounds like a lot of fun to me.

[@carrotcakestitcher]

Happy birthday to Charlotte and congratulations to your son 🎉👨‍🎓🎊 Thanks for sharing your lovely wips. Happy stitching ❤🪡🧵✂️

[@sewmesarah]

thank you so much.

[@StitchingAndTeaWithB.]

New subscriber here! Your video was just delightful! Your stitching and starts were lovely to see. I also love your back drop with all of the tea accoutrements. Congratulations to your son and Happy Birthday to your daughter. I hope your ear feels better real soon. Take care.

[@sewmesarah]

Welcome! Thank you so much for stopping by and for subscribing. I really hope you’ll enjoy more episodes in future. If you’re interested, I do have a little tea cup tour at the beginning of episode 2. Lots of folks commented on the tea cups on the dresser after my first episode, so I thought I’d share them.

[@cakesandstitches]

Finally catching up on flosstubes - have quite a few to go! Congratulations to you and your son! Mine got his GCSE results today and you just feel such pride watching them do well and grow don't you? Charlotte's rock jumping was adorable - I hope she had a wonderful birthday!

[@sewmesarah]

Congratulations to your son. I’m sure he’s glad the wait for results is over. Yes, it’s wonderful to watch our kids do well for themselves. Enjoy the moments!

[@catkinandlillie]

I know we are here for the stitching but I absolutely love the little peeks into your life as well and it's a double celebration this time with huge congrats to Andrew on his graduation and Happy 9th Birthday to Charlotte 🎉 It was so nice to hear about your trip to Durham and I hope the birthday party went well! Oh yes...lovely stitching as well and 3 finishes - yay!! I am also really looking forward to the HSC Christmas box and SAL 😄

[@sewmesarah]

Birthday party was a success as the rain held off and we actually got to barbecue as planned. Many years we have to turn it into a pizza party because it’s too wet! The HSC Robin Christmas Patchwork looks like it will be fun!

[@catkinandlillie]

@@sewmesarah So glad the party went well and you were able to BBQ 😄 Christmas robins is gonna be so cute!

[@barbarabass9114]

Loved your video and stitching! Congrats to your son! Say hello and Happy Birthday to Charlotte🎂

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Barbara.

[@diannekosboth2700]

Thank you for sharing Andrew’s graduation and your special time together. So special for sure.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Dianne. It was a wonderful time to share with him and hubby. I thought that everyone here would enjoy seeing the gorgeous backdrop to the day.

[@flossabilities]

Congrats to your son! You must be so proud. My brother sam just had his graduation of a masters degrees last week, I was so proud!! I’m so happy to see that Autumn is in your future plans. I do so hope your enjoy and I can’t wait to see your fabric and floss choices!! 🧵💗

[@sewmesarah]

Congrats to your brother too! I’m so looking forward to the Autumn pillow (and the others next year, I hope). Hope you and mama had fun at the Big Stitch. I saw your beautiful smiling faces in some pics.

[@joanneneufeld8212]

Oh Charlotte is beyond adorable!! Flosstube says lots of hello’s back to her.

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Joanne.

[@SessionMom]

Congratulations on Andrew's graduation! Love Charlotte's jump! Happy birthday, Charlotte! Great stitches, as usual. Thank you for the update on lovely, Lisa! She has such a positive spirit!

[@sewmesarah]

Lisa is wonderful and my wee heart was so thrilled to see her pop up on IG. I see she posted a new flosstube video yesterday so that will be my indulgence later today I hope😊 Thanks for watching!

[@SessionMom]

@@sewmesarah I watched her as soon as she popped up. So happy to see her lovely smiling face!

[@maryleelaird8708]

That is so wonderful for Andrew. Congratulations on raising such a fine son and for him graduating such a prestigious university. I just looked at St Cuthbert’s and it is wonderful and to have a castle there! My grandson will begin Sewanee, Unjversity of the South studying international studies. It is a beautiful Episcopal school with a great chapel but no castle. Your stitching is beautiful as usual.

[@sewmesarah]

St Cuthbert’s! That’s the one I couldn’t remember! It certainly was a lovely backdrop to a special occasion. I hope your grandson enjoys his time away at college. I’m sure his graduation will come around sooner than you think!

[@miekeligtenberg6858]

Congrats on your sons graduation, great pics, you must be so proud of him! And Happy Birthday to Charlotte for her 9th birthday! And I also enjoyed your stitching updates. A little update from me....I have been keeping up with the Dreaming of summer SAL and will finish tomorrow!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Mieke. I hope you got the Dreaming of Summer finished (since I’m picking up on your message a little late). I just loved watching the part releases of those patterns. They weren’t quite as I had imagined in terms of the overall picture, but they were so much prettier! I did especially love the alliums on the final release.

[@miekeligtenberg6858]

@@sewmesarah Yes! The Sal is finished! I especially enjoyed the way Claire has used the colors in the flowers, it's very pretty indeed! I am looking for a frame now, and have it on the wall. Have a nice summer with the family Sarah!

[@SALex_stitches]

Wonderful video Sarah 😍😍 I’m sad I missed the Across the Pond zoom yesterday especially now, knowing Lisa was there. 🥹 Your stitching is beautiful and I hope your ear infection will go away soon - feel better soon 😊 And Happy Birthday to Charlotte 🥳

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Alex. It was wonderful to have Lisa join us on the zoom. Such a great surprise! I see she has posted a new flosstube so I can’t wait to go watch that.

[@kathleenstroddentrail2798]

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST CHARLOTTE! 🎉🎉 Congratulation to Andrew, what fabulous news and thank you for the lovely photos. So much inspiration today, as always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️. I have that MFE chart. I am also going to get out a couple of other things you shared to stitch along. Ah big dreams. 😂

[@sewmesarah]

We love big dreams 😁😜

[@BrendaHapps]

Enjoyable!! You are such a pleasure to watch with so much information to share. Your stitching is beautiful!! 2nd time watching!! Congrats on your son’s graduation!! What an accomplishment!! I can relate when you said you just want to stitch and have meals brought to you!! I have been feeling that way this summer as well. We have a camper trailer. I would just love to tell my husband to take me to the coast for 2 months. Hook the camper up with power water and sewer. I will see you in 2 months. Of course I would need to have my dog with me as well. 😊. Have a wonderful week!! ♥️

[@sewmesarah]

😂Oh that sounds like a plan Brenda! Sneaking off to indulge in our stitching is such a happy aspiration 😉 Thank you for coming back for a second viewing, I hope you have enjoyed it and that we’ll get to chat again in the comments.

[@audreyfleming8036]

Loved watching Sarah, so pleased you both got to enjoy your son’s graduation, ❤❤❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Audrey.

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Good morning, Sarah, what a joy to spend my Sunday morning with you. I loved seeing the photographs of Andrew’s graduation and so glad you shared those with us. Husband #2 did a study abroad at Durham and I have seen many pictures of the stately campus. All of the stitching is wonderful. Please give Charlotte hugs and kisses for her special birthday!!! Magnificent jump, Charlotte. I remain grateful that our paths have crossed.

[@sewmesarah]

Me too, Sarah. It’s a shame you never got to visit Durham while he was there. It really is a lovely little city, and I must say has more than its fair share of excellent coffee shops and eateries!

[@debramckenzie266]

I’m so happy you and your husband shared Andrew’s graduation together. Really loved the pictures. Enjoy 50/50

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Debra. It was really very special.

[@KathysQuiltsandStitching]

What a wonderful celebration for an amazing accomplishment! I love the blue bird sampler! Oh yes.. I would love the same kind of holiday! Is that what retirement will be like?!?! Thank you for another loverly video! Fabulous news about Lisa... can't wait to see her again! I have been stitching my June Square Dance block and hoping to finish it so I can get on to July's.

[@sewmesarah]

Oh I do hope that’s what retirement will be like, Kathy, though 8 don’t fancy my chances of getting my meals brought to me😉 Hope you get to your July Square Dance soon. Did you see Lisa posted a new flosstube yesterday? I didn’t get time to watch, but hope to do that later today.

[@MultipleLanesCreativeBrain]

Dearest Sarah your photos with your son are wonderful! You can see your pride for him. Your projects are so locely, im drawn to your upcoming Fancy an ABC lol oh my, i guess i like the big stitches as well, lol. A very big happiest of birthdays for sweet Charlotte ❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you, it was such a lovely time with Andrew. Fancy an ABC is so beautiful. I know I’m going to find it hard to start and then have to move on to another start but I really want to get a needle in it as part of this year’s celebration challenge. Maybe you’ll join me?😉

[@MultipleLanesCreativeBrain]

@sewmesarah I'd love too! I bought the pattern and ordered some fabric. Just to decide on what floss 🤔 I'm leaning towards a variegated sulky perhaps. The fabric is a medium to dark grey so thinking a brighter/lighter floss. What's your planned date to start it?

[@sewmesarah]

@@MultipleLanesCreativeBrain sounds lovely! I’m planning to start 12 August, but feel free to jump in any time in this year of 50 starts 😉 Mine will definitely be a long term project😉

[@joanneneufeld8212]

Hello! Oh I see Fancy an ABC is going to be a start with you. Yesterday I just found a piece of beautiful maroon coloured fabric with coordinating off-white floss that I bought at Stitch North last year and I wondered what I would stitch on it. Today I have the answer. I had the same reaction when I saw Lisa’s post on Friday. She was a table mate at Stitch North last year and she is so great. I am deep into starting my 8 ornaments for presents for me nieces and nephews this month. I just can’t post any of it on IG! But I am stitching! That castle was gorgeous. I must come across the pond before I’m too old to travel!!

[@sewmesarah]

Yes, Lisa’s lovely face popping up in IG just made my heart leap with happiness and relief. She posted a new video yesterday so I’m hoping to find time to sit and enjoy it later. I love the plan for your Fancy an ABC, it will look fabulous in those colours. And, of course, I’m delighted to have you starting along with me 😘

[@catsandcrossstitch]

Hi Sarah I have just found your floss tube thanks to Pam and Steph. I have my friend who lives in Belfast and I love Belfast

[@sewmesarah]

Hi Joanne! Thanks for stopping by the channel. How lovely you have a friend to visit in Belfast. Where are you from?

[@maryannjohnson5410]

Congrats to your son on his graduation. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Tell Charlotte good job on the jump. And also wish her a very Happy Birthday for me. My birthday is Thursday. Take care.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Mary Ann. Your project bag from your mum was so special. I hope you were able to have a nice celebration for your special day.

[@maryannjohnson5410]

@@sewmesarah You're welcome! It was a great day with lots of stitching. Saturday will be dinner out with the family and family game time.

[@sewmesarah]

@@maryannjohnson5410 perfect! I hope you have a wonderful day on Saturday.

[@maryannjohnson5410]

@@sewmesarah Thanks Sarah. Now I should really go to bed. It's getting late here and must be really early in the morning on the 19th for you.

[@angiefittro8372]

Sallie and I (August 1823 Stitchers) are starting Enchanted Realms as our 1st flossiversary start on July 24. Then for Olympic stitching, we will attempt to finish one motif a day.

[@sewmesarah]

Your start isn’t far away now Angie. I hope you and Sallie both enjoy it? Are you both starting with the same motifs?

[@angiefittro8372]

@@sewmesarah yes, the dragons in the center, but after that, who knows?

[@sewmesarah]

@@angiefittro8372 Enjoy which ever way your fancies take you!

[@avaallen7117]

Congratulations Andrew on getting your Masters. Happy 9th Birthday Miss Charlotte; liked your celebration jump. Have a grand time at your party! It

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Ava. Charlotte enjoyed her party and the rain even held off for us to be able to have a bbq in the garden.

[@amywyckhouse]

Awww what a wonderful birthday present. Thanks for the shoutout. I did have a wonderful time on my birthday this year. love the "Adore Him" stitch, it turned out great. Many blessings to Charlotte this year on her birthday. I'm sure that she enjoyed her party you have such a beautiful family. Congrats also to your son. That is a huge accomplishment. I'm glad that you were able to celebrate with him.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Amy. I’m glad you had a lovely birthday. I hope you are enjoying the birthday starts you had planned also.

[@darlenedeondesigns2844]

So glad you were able to get your son’s graduation. I’m so enjoying your starts! I changed the car to red in The Christmas List too!

[@sewmesarah]

It was such a special day at the graduation Darlene. And I love the car in red!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Happy birthday wishes for Charlotte❤❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Rebecca.

[@raeannoneill8392]

Happy Birthday Miss Charlotte! Great jumping into your new year!!!❤🎉😊

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Rae Ann.

[@NoreenKennedy-v3c]

Sarah, Andrew’s graduation looked fabulous..sounds like you all had a fabulous day..best wishes for his future plans. Happy birthday dear Charlotte ..such a wee sweetheart xx Hope you are on the mend..I’m just getting over a lurgy that needed up with pneumonia!! Thought I would get lots of stitches in..like you had no concentration!!

[@sewmesarah]

Oh my, I hope you are recovering from pneumonia. That’s a lot to deal with. Take it easy and come back to stitching when your attention span returns. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.

[@BrindaNewkirk]

From across the pond. Great job Charlotte ❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you! 😊

[@elizabethaston4434]

Another great video. Happy Birthday Charlotte, what a fantastic jump Happy stitching Sarah 😊❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Elizabeth.

[@fionamacartney7012]

Congrats to Andrew. I have BSc Physics and that was plenty for me so congrats on the Masters. Fabulous for you both to get away for a weekend.

[@sewmesarah]

Yeah, about two years ago I stopped understanding anything he says about his studies. I nod interestedly and try not to betray my ignorance too much. 😉Thanks Fiona.

[@Itsreallyme571]

Over from Lost in Stitches 😊 big hello from Belfast!

[@sewmesarah]

Hello! It’s lovely to have a viewer not so far away! Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed your time on the channel.

[@deborahfitzer6877]

Congratulations to Andrew on his accomplishments! Well done mom and dad! Charlotte is so cute and a great jump! I had to laugh about 1974 babies as that’s the year I graduated from college! Hope your ear clears up soon. My attention has had to be focused on downsizing and moving. Hopefully all completed by mid-September. Happy stitching!

[@sewmesarah]

Oh my! What a lot of time and effort there is in moving, especially when you are downsizing too. When all of the hard work is done, I hope you’ll be very happy in your new place Deborah.

[@deborahfitzer6877]

@@sewmesarah thank you. I think it will be lovely!

[@eugeneandcarriebartoszek1244]

Thank you Charlotte that was a very special jump and I loved it❤ Happy Birthday Charlotte🎉🎉🥳🥳

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much!

[@lisaboban]

"Sometimes small things are deceptive." Indeed!

[@sewmesarah]

Aren’t they just!

[@flwr2pwr]

I have Autumn Bee kitted so I may have to start with you in August. 😃

[@sewmesarah]

Oh, that would be great! I really hope you’ll be able to join us.

[@sticksstringsandotherthings]

What fun new starts. You are doing great on your 50.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you, those starts are really starting to mount up now.

[@sticksstringsandotherthings]

@@sewmesarah yes, they really are. But, it is so fun!

[@Karen3263]

❤❤❤

[@deborahgoethe362]

How cute!

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Deborah.

[@diannekosboth2700]

I keep forgetting to mention how much I enjoy seeing your cupboard. It is lovely. I have teacups saved over my many years that have made it through many moves of household across the USA. Are the hanging hearts stitches?

[@sewmesarah]

The hanging hearts aren’t stitches Dianne. They’re pretty fabric and I bought them from a sweet Etsy seller. Not sure if you’ve seen my early episodes, but after lots of comments on the dresser and tea cups in my first episode, I recorded a little tea cup tour which is at the beginning of episode 2.

[@diannekosboth2700]

@@sewmesarah I will be sure to go back to see that episode. Thank you.

[@samanthahilton9966]

Well done Andrew and Happy Birthday Charlotte! Loved Adore Him, such a nice stitch! Have you seen the Historical Sampler freebie via email? X

[@sewmesarah]

Yes, Samatha! I saw the freebie and love it! Hope you are planning to stitch it.