Flosstube #8 : WIPS, FFO, Haul

Floss Tube #8
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FFOs:
(Elizabeth) Night Magic, Flossy Fox Shop
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16ct Aida, Called for DMC
(Aimee) Raven, Yasmins Made With Love
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18ct aida dyed by ThreadGremlins, DMC 939
WIPS:
(Elizabeth & Caroline) Four Seasons: A Primitive Quaker Year, Modern Folk Embroidery
www.modernfolk...
(E)40ct Cream Zweigart, www.123stitch...., Caron Waterlilies, Aubregine, www.123stitch....
(C) 16ct grided aida, Caroline’s Roxy Floss Co color picks
(Caroline) Weeds & Wildflowers The Artsy Housewife
www.evertote.c...
28ct linen, Roxy Floss - Caroline’s Birthday SAL box
ThreadGremlins Crew SAL: Swirling Flowers, Rosewood Manor www.123stitch....
Floss: www.etsy.com/s...
Elizabeth: 40ct antique white, Zweigart
Caroline: 28ct Wichelt lambswool
(Caroline) Book Nook, Magic Pharmacist
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(Elizabeth) Herb Panel, Thea Gouverneur (kit)
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(Caroline) There Is Always Room, Maximum Cross Stitch
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16ct, Fiber on a Whim, Prairie
Roxy Floss www.evertote.c...
(Elizabeth) Santa’s Express White LUCA S (kit)
luca-s.com/pro...
(Caroline) A Study In Nature, The Artsy Housewife
www.etsy.com/l...
18ct aida dyed by ThreadGremlins, DMC conversion
(Elizabeth) Greek Gods & Goddesses, Clouds Factory
cloudsfactory....
32 ct blue-gray Belfast linen by Zweigert, Called for DMC, gold in #4 Kreinik braid
(Caroline) Flights of Fancy Italian, JBW Designs
www.123stitch....
40 ct vintage linen (stash), called for DMC
(Elizabeth) The Wizard (aka The Clown), Design Works
Vintage Kit
#BringOutYourKitsSAL
(Aimee) Books & Night , Tidy Patterns
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32ct Dusk, Fiber on A Whim, DMC picks
Haul:
Elizabeth
Four Seasons Faeries, Teresa Wentzler (out of print kit)
Strawberry Fields Forever, Blackbird Designs
www.123stitch....
Frises de Noël, Jardin Prive www.jardinpriv...
Noel colorway floss, Pirate + Robin: www.etsy.com/l...
Floss Tubers Mentioned:
/ @emilyc325
/ @moonshinestitchery
/ @periwinklestitcher
/ @craftygamingjamie
/ @beckstitcheseverything
/ @xoneedleinthehayxo
/ @theartsyhousewife
/ @yasminsmadewithlove
/ @modernfolkembroidery
/ @jensfiberweb
/ @crossstitchtheglobe

[@RogueAlchemist]

2x speed? Never! I stitch to your Flosstubes ☺ Love seeing everyone's progress and your genuine selves. Thanks for the laughs & the recommendations! ~Sassy~

[@rosetree626]

You got me at "What would Edward Gorey's mother be cross-stitching...." 🤯

[@ellenmalloch2519]

Thank you for such a fantastic and fun flosstube. It’s like have coffee with a fun group of friends. I love your selection of projects, they are not all full coverage and they are not all samplers they are all different. I had so much fun watching these and look forward to the next. 😂😂

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Recording them feels like having coffee with friends! Glad you could join us. :)

[@KellyGreen-io8js]

You ladies are fun! Beautiful work! Love hearing the kids in the background I so miss those years.

[@periwinklestitcher]

Oh my goodness - I cannot believe you mentioned my Flosstube - thank you so much - it's too kind! I am loving the energy and just the fact that the house is full of small children - yes!!! I remember those days so well and got literally zero stitching done - and am now making up for it and doing like a day job lol!! Happy stitching girls!!

[@Threadgremlins]

Thank you for watching! I love your Flosstube, it reminds me that light furniture without kids crumbs is possible someday in the future haha -C

[@TheGoldenFamiliars]

I’m still watching the video but had to stop and pause the comment “hell to the NO. Ain’t nobody got time for that!“ on that half printed row 🤣 I commend you for working it out yourself, lol

[@Threadgremlins]

It’s fine, everything is FINE! -C

[@susanott1264]

Just subscribed today, and I love all your stitching. Enjoy those kids, it goes so fast. I'm retired and have grown children so I get a lot of quiet, stitchy time.

[@BecksBin]

Oh my goodness. The Raven and the fabric you dyed!! 😊😊

[@teacherlovesbeauty]

Omg....i missed you two. Haven't watched flosstube in awhile! So behind!❤

[@Eastcoaststitcher]

I can’t wait to see those colors together on Books&Night 😁

[@methan162]

SUCH A GREAT VID!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️elizabeth has skibidi rizz

[@flossedinspace]

fr fr

[@MagicGlacier]

You've GYAT to be kidding me

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

💖💖💖

[@Stitchykiwigirl]

You guys are awesome… love your Flosstube so much. Only complaint is can’t just stitch and look listen, have to stop what I’m doing and watch… pure gold, love your projects, love your vibe… please keep creating ❤

[@Threadgremlins]

Thank you! ☺️ -C

[@lauragissenas2957]

I cut my kit threads and put them in floss-away bags. That way you can save all the extra thread. Happy stitching.

[@BecksBin]

I cannot watch this right now. I have a fever/cold and will cough to death ☠️ laughing. I’ll have to wait. 😅 Can’t wait to watch! 💜🖤

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Feel better soon!

[@sandykalmeyer9523]

You forgot Periwinkle’s wonderful accent from England. Love her too! Great projects ladies and wonderful laughs and ideas to go with them!

[@Threadgremlins]

She is magical! -C

[@karenjones256]

Aimee - I think Books and Night may be the most beautiful chart I have ever seen! Darn you for showing it, lol! And Elizabeth, all I can think about when you show your clown is the episode where Caroline said “and she pulls it our in public!” Then I can’t stop laughing. You ladies are wonderful!

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

Ahhhh, get Books & Night!!! Stitch it with me!!

[@AlwaysBeYourself-6]

What a great enthusiastic video. I’m new to ur channel and can’t wait till ur next video. Ur work is stunning I loved seeing it. Happy stitching 🪡❤️

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Thank you so much!

[@hannamansfield2894]

Fabulous show...thank you so much ladies

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@sherecemagnuson913]

I got very nervous when the children went quiet 😂

[@Threadgremlins]

The terror of silence, you obviously are a veteran-C

[@SnowconeStitchery]

I love Contessa with Squid! It’s on my ‘I’d love to do it one day’ list. I’m hoping to start my clown very soon. Then I’ll have to give him a name. 🤣

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

I am unreasonably excited about this.

[@BecksBin]

Ok I’m finally getting to watch tonight! 🎉. Caroline!! I totally get the satisfaction’clicks’. 😂 Cozy mysteries- love the witchy ones. I listen to audio books of them. OMG. “I want to live in a fake world” ……. Why aren’t there any stitchy people in my town?! Ugh. I’d love to do my flosstube with a guest or a partner. So fun! 😊 Maybe I should record myself twice then splice it together. I’ll ask myself and answer my own questions. I’ll wear a wig and be my alter ego Or or. Mayyybe I can record them with me and the chinchilla talking to each other. I’ll just have to tell you guys what she’s saying…. Hmmmm. 😂😂🤣🤣 I think my cold meds are sinking in. Ok back to watching. ❤

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

I would watch this every. single. day.

[@Threadgremlins]

Please let this happen

[@BecksBin]

@@Threadgremlins 😄

[@BecksBin]

@@Elizabeth-pj5if 😂😂

[@AlyreneeCST]

I just love you all.

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

💚💚💚

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

A tad late to the party, but I am so glad I came. You all are delightful and have wonderful projects. Even with lots of children somewhere in the house, you all pulled it off with grace and humor. Welcome to the FlossTube community. I look forward to many more.

[@Threadgremlins]

Ohhh that makes me so happy you enjoyed. I’m such a fan of yours. Thank you for always sharing your positive energy! You’re an inspiration! -C

[@elizabethsmith2138]

Have you considered scroll rods for the amazing full coverage train? Rods long enough the entire width of the projects fits on it. Compliments to your son, he has amazing taste. Lovely .

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Thank you for the suggestion! Maybe this is the excuse I need…

[@pavana-rhymes.with.Madonna]

Love you gals, as always!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@khayes9591]

GAH!!! The Thea project is so beautiful. I have one of hers that is US monuments, I looked at the instructions and gently folded them back and haven’t looked at it since. 😅😅😅

[@Threadgremlins]

@@khayes9591 hahaha! 😂 I get it -C

[@doviecrofutt7344]

Hi, thanks for the great visit today! I feel like BendyStitchy is the only Flosstuber I’ve seen stitch The Contessa with Squid. AmyLovesToads just finished a cropped version of The Favorite, which might be the same designer, idk. Either way, welcome to full coverage!

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Thanks! I love it so far. :)

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Elizabeth I’m so excited for your TW chart! I’d love to stitch the autumn faerie but so hard to find! Another great video ladies, lots of laughs and beautiful stitching 🧵🪡😍

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Thank you, I am excited as well! Right now I’m just enjoying endlessly staring at it and making All The Plans. :)

[@loribrokke8862]

I don't have any stitchy friends IRL, so I LOVE tuning in with you three! Y'all seriously make it feels like we're all hanging out together. Love you, love your channel! Thanks for sharing your stitchy, chaotic, this-is-life selves!

[@Threadgremlins]

I’m so pumped we get to be your stitchy friends! We are definitely here for the hang -C

[@gryphonstitcher]

"... the train is FULL OF PUPPIES!" Let us all know if the puppies get names as they appear! 😂

[@Catmumcraftseverything]

My youngest is 16 and has just finished his exams that they sit in Britain. He's been at home now for a week (school doesn't normally finish for summer till the end of july). It's driving me nuts😂😂😂😂. I feel your pain

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Teach him to cross stitch. Keep those hands busy. ;)

[@BeckStitchesEverything]

Also for the full coverage question- I haven’t done one in years, but I always put a piece of quilt batting under my Qsnap clamps. I think that would help protect the threads.

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

I love this, especially for delicate stitches!

[@carrielgs]

You guys are a riot, I absolutely love your videos!

[@Threadgremlins]

☺️ thank you

[@therunnerstitcher]

Oof that chart looks rough! Can you reach out to them and see if they have a better version? I can't believe it's only a half line of symbols ha! Love the new Luca S kit! That's going to be beautiful and I can't wait to watch the progress!

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

I think this chart issue is the minor excuse Caroline gets to use for a little chart fudging, as she does 😂❤

[@310Stitcher]

you guys are awesome - you never fail to bring a smile to my face :). For the full coverage, you can snap your q-snap over the thread ends - just make sure that you've got them really loose so they don't pull your completed stitches when you snap them in.

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

That’s fantastic!

[@undertheeveningstar98]

So many great things!! Really want to see that Books and Night come together. On that weird half charted row, can you email or contact the designer someway and ask about it. Surely they don’t want their charts to be that way. Maybe there’s an errata on her website?

[@MagicGlacier]

BIG NUMBER 8

[@karenjones256]

Caroline, I have the PDF version of that Maximum Cross Stitch pattern and mine is fine, shows all whole blocks and symbols. I’m happy to send you the row (s) that are cut off.

[@Threadgremlins]

Thank you that is so nice! I’m fudging it moving on callin it. It’s so pretty I don’t even care haha

[@cynthiaconroy5967]

OMG! Once again a memroy. My husband proposed to me at Seabrook!

[@Threadgremlins]

The dream!

[@WickedKatStitch]

Ladies!!! 🤩Your video was just what I needed last night to lift my spirits. Aimee! That Raven!! And I got the books and night pattern too! I also gasped when I saw it 🥰

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

💜 so glad there’s was a little sparkle at the end of your day. Can’t wait to see you take on The Raven!

[@mizscarlettdragon]

Stretcher bars. Most of the Lucas kits are awesome with their charts.

[@megastitches]

❤❤❤ I just laughed and laughed, I love hanging out with y’all hopefully one day we can meet in person ! Beautiful stitching ! 🧵 congratulations on the big finish!!

[@KayeTaylorE]

Ive never noticed any problem with my stitches or threads from being in a q-snap or hoop and I've been stitching 45 years.

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Excellent! I love hearing I don’t need new equipment. :)

[@gretchens_haus]

Put felt or quilt batting strips between the q-snap and the clamps to keep from squishing your stitches.

[@gemstonestitches7632]

I’ve been enjoying y’all’s videos for a few weeks now. Laughing out loud at times 😂 It’s fun to see such wonderful friendship and bonding over the shared craft. I too want those TZ fairies. I’m going to have to keep my eye out. And YES, I too bought a ton of pearl cotton for my long dog, lol. Live and learn. Happy to say the long dog is now finished. But I thought I was so set with all my bunches of pearl cotton. I was like, why isn’t the thread separating like normal? What is this???

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

Hahaa, omg thank you so much for admitting to also buying the pearl cotton, I feel less foolish! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@FrallaKnits]

Aimee, when I saw your Books and Night pattern, I audibly gasped. It’s so gorgeous, and I love the colours you chose. I’m trying to stitch from stash but I may have to sneak that one in.

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

Oh, yes!!! Please stitch it with me!

[@HyggeStitcher]

❤❤❤

[@gemstonestitches7632]

Oh, I also love the idea of blocking toilet sensors for kiddos. My kids got so freaked out by that. But I never thought to put a sticker over them.

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

It was a tip from another parent! I had a sheet of stickers stuck in every purse/bag/tote 😂 My kid was NOT ok with the auto flush!

[@jensfiberweb]

My kids have been out of school for a month already.💀Can't wait to see what amazing old kits people have to show us!!

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

The struggle is real! 🫠 So weirdly excited to see all the vintage kits!! It’s going to be so fun!

[@lindamcivor8486]

Great way to end the day ladies.

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Glad you joined us. :)

[@HobbiesAndHyperfocus]

"I feel like a tumbleweed"... I haven't related to anyone so hard before. As a mom of 6 (thankfully 4 of them are adults now... but there are still 2 elementary aged kids at home) i feel seen

[@Threadgremlins]

Tumbleweed is my summer vibe for sure

[@karenbalston4025]

Great video you ladies make me laugh, now I want to go to Seabrook

[@Cartwheelxstitch]

Aimee, thank you for the toilet sticker idea! This has been such a issue for us. I’m pretty sure last month people thought I was trying to kidnap my daughter at miners landing because of how much she panics in public restrooms. We are indebted 🤭

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

Haha, oh no! My kiddo was the same way, it was so hard. I wish I could take credit for it, I learned it from another parent! Happy to be passing along the tip, it’s a lifesaver!

[@JanetDoucette]

I bought the whole set of Roxy Floss... unbeknownst to me, anything over $800 you will be charged customs... so, maybe you could split the $1500 between the 2 of you to avoid the extra $150+ charges, it you ever decide to... I have to say, there are so many skeins... they are all beautiful... I am not sorry I made that purchase, even if I had to pay the customs charge!

[@Threadgremlins]

I love them too! They are so rich! -C

[@stitchykate]

I literally think of the radium girls EVERY time I'm tempted to put the floss tips in my mouth. It changed me lol

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

Brutal, you can’t unsee it.😬

[@charlybutcher3902]

Retired teacher here. I always loved summer break. Sorry Moms.

[@Threadgremlins]

Thank you for your service 🫡 ! -C

[@britches__get__stitches]

I am so OCD that I just HAVE to make things fit, so I totally get it. I actually have a pattern that I'll send a picture to y'all on IG later tonight of a pattern that is specifically made NOT to be straight and it bugs me so much that I'm fixing it, hahahaha! Oh man, I feel so bad for the white FC piece! I dove into FC this past year and I refuse to buy anything with white. Sending you positive stitchy vibes for it!!

[@britches__get__stitches]

So I am currently stitching with my hand wrapped up because my wrist hurt from stitching so much! Hahaha! Now I'm on the hunt for those gloves, thank you!

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Why… why would someone design something like that?!?! 😱

[@RedPandaHomebody]

Re: the quirky SAL, now I just have to decide if I need to start with one of the patterns of the puppets from Mister Rogers, as they’re arguably more quirky and vintage than the Trolley I already have kitted up to start, lol!

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

Those both sound SO GOOD!!!!

[@BeckStitchesEverything]

Oh yeah. The Thea charts are no joke. I have 2 in progress right now and it’s slow going.

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

I feel so excited when I finish an element though!

[@LittleBananaStitch]

Please let the designer know when the chart is cut off. She may not realize or has a correction that she can send you.

[@Threadgremlins]

Great idea, thank you

[@klparker76401]

Caroline, tell me about the fabric in your four seasons project please.

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

She’s using a 16 easy count gridded Aida by zweigart. The lines will come out with about 15 minutes of soaking ❤️

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

lol, I didn’t know the lines would come out 😂 I learn so much from you, Elizabeth! ❤

[@klparker76401]

@@Elizabeth-pj5if thanks! I didn’t know this❤️

[@rosestancil444]

Email the designer. They will fix it for you. Super simple.

[@MagicGlacier]

Hello

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Our number one fan. 💖

[@teresarickets4770]

Stretcher bars

[@Elizabeth-pj5if]

Forgive my ignorance- the only time I’ve used stretcher bars is to prepare canvas for oil painting! Is it the same process?

[@beejayem42]

🐨👍

[@Threadgremlins]

I love your emoji signature comments. It says I was here, I approve. It’s very chic, I always notice it. Thank you for watching! -C

[@TheSeattleStitcher]

RIP to my stitching time because of summer break. 🪦💀

[@ThreadGremlinsAimee]

It’s brutal on any kind of productivity 😂