Flosstube #81

[@cindyflinchbaugh8292]

I just love your videos so positive and uplifting. Thank you so much for sharing your plans, projects and heart. Happy stitching.

[@magnolianana1552]

It was great to catch up with you, Marlene! Thank you for reminding us to be kind and generous!! And thank you for showing all your lovely work!💗Stay safe and enjoy each stitch!! Hugs from Texas, Sharon

[@elizabethjoyner1766]

Another really enjoyable video. Thanks Marlene. You are a tad younger than I am and I find you a real inspiration in the way you tackle your stitching and life in general. I hope the weather by the lake settles down. Best wishes from England, Liz

[@lynnmischloney3020]

Great to see you Marlene, I have stitched one of the triplets, Jack, all of them are really cute. I will be 75 this summer and my favorite saying is, the golden years aren't for sissies. Thank you for another great video and happy stitching. Oh yes, keep warm.

[@MarleneBush]

Amen Lynn...the golden years might have a little gilt chipping off the edges! Blessings, Marlene

[@carollin121]

Thank you reminding me of saying kind things each day...you are a blessing! The volume on your flosstubes are great now... I loved seeing all your projects...you are a busy bee!

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

Hi Marlene, all the strawberries you made are so beautiful and I also love your scissor keeper. Your stitching and finishing looks impeccable. You always inspire and uplift me. You have a very kind heart and spirit. I love all your videos. Happy stitching!

[@debbierice2618]

Kind Words is something we all need to stitch, very pretty.

[@wooleygirl5240]

Hi Marlene. I so enjoyed your video, as usual. It's almost like visiting with you in person. I love all of the things you stitch. We have similar tastes. I love Brenda Gervais patterns too. Your Miss Mary Mack is adorable. I am trying to organize my sewing room, so I can truly relax with my stitching! I also do alot of wool applique (my name is Wooley Girl), and quilting. I hope you and your husband stay warm and healthy. It's beautiful here in South Alabama, (Mobile area), but 46 degrees. I have always been a hot natured person, but since I have reached 71, I get cold alot. Haha! Have a great week and can't wait until you have another video. Hugs! Pam Miller

[@MarleneBush]

It was 14 here this morning! I’m glad it warmed up this afternoon but I still have a fire going. 😁 Blessings, Marlene

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Static Guard or dryer sheets for your hair! Works like a charm. Love your choice for Winter Camp, too! - Sheri

[@junewood3012]

I sure do enjoy your Flosstube and the nuggets of advice you mingle into your stitching 🕯️❣️. I laughed out loud when you talked about your hair and static electricity 😂. I'm up in Ohio and I know exactly what you were experiencing. I also laughed when you were talking about the volume on your device, "why can't they leave it the way they found it?", advice from your mother!!! Anyways, happy stitching and see you next time 💙🧵💙

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing I always look forward to your videos! You're one of my most favorite flosstubers!

[@lindameeks5228]

Marlene,I just love watching your videos, you always bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart.

[@stitchingscottie4505]

Loved seeing all the berries and your FFO's and FO's. You always have such pretty finishes and stitching and you have been busy! Yes, it has been extremely cold here in the south. We got down to 19 degrees here in upstate South Carolina and have had two snows here. Stay well and enjoy your stitching!

[@lindamelz242]

Marlene your videos always are inspiring . Great stash and Wips . Can’t wait to see your wool work. Happy Valentine’s Day and stitching

[@farmboyslove980]

I literally laughed out loud, when you said your momma taught you to leave it like you found it!! I love you so much! Your stitching is looking good. Can't wait to see your felt pieces. Have a great weekend & stitch on!!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you so much for that comment...made my day! Blessings, Marlene

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

Hugs to you, such a sweet lady!!! LOVE your stitching 🥰

[@sarahpatedaniell619]

I love you Marlene. You brought this heavy heart some joy today.

[@MarleneBush]

Sarah I’m sorry you’re having a hard time. I’m praying tomorrow will be better. Blessings, Marlene

[@debbierice2618]

Happy Stitching And Happy Valentine’s Day to you Marlene, always enjoy keeping up with you❤️

[@livefromthesheshackwithdaw6479]

Hi Marlene. Great to see you and all your beautiful projects. We have been having a very mild winter in SD. No snow and warm out. 48 today. I do miss the snow! I use a product called Moroccan Oil. It’s great for dry and static hair. And smell wonderful. And love your strawberries. I stuffed by large strawberry with fiberfill in tip and then used rice. Then padded the top with fiberfill again. I found it great as I can shape it easily. Excited to see you start a Carriage House….. I love Kathy Barrick/Carriage House. They are awesome to stitch. Have a wonderful day ❤️

[@MarleneBush]

Hi Dawna, I’ll definitely try that trick! And I’ll be looking for Moroccan oil. I’ve only stitched a couple of Kathy Barrick’s patterns but I have another one or two waiting in the wings. I can’t wait to get farther along on this HRH! Blessings, Marlene

[@WhilstIrisNaps]

Your finish of the gingerbread man is ADORABLE, Marlene! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤ Your mum had such a pretty name. I love that you added both of your initials to the red sampler.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Christina...I do think he’ll be getting some buttons before next winter rolls around! And thank you for your videos and patterns as well. I have several in my “stitch soon” basket. Blessings, Marlene

[@angelamier7580]

Hello Marlene! I live in Illinois--to combat the static cling in my hair I put hand lotion on my hand, rub it in really good and then I run my fingers through my hair. Another trick when it starts to get cold and the furnace is running more--put a pan of water near the heat register--then it will add some humidity to the air and help with the static. It was so nice seeing all of your lovely stitching and listening to your sweet voice! Stay well!!

[@MarleneBush]

Great ideas Angie. I do have a humidifier going near the fire so that helps. I tried the hand lotion this morning and it really did help! Blessings, Marlene

[@candrasowder8236]

I am finishing up Winter Rose Manor. You are the 3rd person in 2 days to be working on it! We are having a WRM stitch along without knowing it!

[@gailpost173]

I love your company. Thank you so much for sharing. Bless you and keep safe and well xx :)

[@cynthiabrew-stitchinginthe4125]

You always share such pretty stitching Marlene ❤️. I’m going to finish my retreat piece in a pillow too- Thank you for sharing. I hope you stay safe and healthy. Xoxo Cynthia

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗 Thank you for another lovely visit Marlene! We are staying pretty cold here in East Texas too! Stay warm, take care.❤️

[@susanstohlman5418]

Lizzie Kate has a Getting Old pattern on 123 Stitch. It says “Getting Old Isn’t For Sissies.” So cute. Quick stitch. I stitched it for my friend’s 50th.

[@debrabutler1953]

Hi Marlene, I always look forward to your videos. You get so much accomplished and now you have inspired me to try a strawberry. Yours came out beautifully. I watched two women new to flosstube yesterday called loose threads. They are both cross stitchers and quilters. One showed project bags she had made using items found such as dresser scarfs, embroidered pillow cases and I believe one was a hankie. You may find it helpful. Happy stitching and stay well.

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Debra! I found Loose Threads and subscribed. I’m looking forward to watching. Blessings, Marlene

[@nancysnyder2535]

Your strawberries came out so lovely! I so enjoy seeing your beautiful work.

[@judithfricker8690]

You are so right, Marlene…we are better in a group than alone. After being mostly alone for two years, I do appreciate what you said. Maybe one day we can be in another group together…Lord willing. ❤️

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks for another awesome podcast…we have had 17” of snow and temperatures in the teens in Central VA…Marlene you look great…I had the cataract surgery and see distance pretty good, but anything close up I have to wear glasses all the time…love everything you showed…took plenty of notes…appreciate you…wishing you joy and peace…happy stitching❤️

[@MarleneBush]

Loretta 17” of snow is too much for anyone! I’m sure it’s beautiful but.... thank you! Blessings Marlene

[@gloriafagan712]

Hi Marlene, it was great to see you again. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch, thank you for your time. Keep well. Best wishes. Glo x

[@NostalgicNeedlework]

I enjoyed your video so much Marlene. You always uplift me. Blessings to you....Renee

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Renee! And I so enjoy your Bible verses on Facebook! Blessings, Marlene

[@donnafrancis9163]

Thanks for another wonderful video. I admire all your stitching! I like the Kind Words pattern but I cannot imagine you need a reminder! I was also intrigued by Henry, the snowman. He is adorable! It is cold here in Monticello also, but I know that a hot Arkansas summer will come all to soon for me. I hope to meet you sometime at The Shepherd’s Needle. Take care!

[@MarleneBush]

Donna if you let me know when you’re going to be there I’ll try to meet you and visit! Blessings, Marlene

[@aliceschultz3182]

Hi Marlene. I believe the name of the stitch chart is by Stacy Nash called Little Redwork Pinkeep. The alphabet is one side and the motifs would be the back with them both attached to each other. I hope this makes sense. You really do beautiful stitching!!! I live in Wisconsin and have to deal with static electricity of my hair every day. Welcome to my world! LOL.

[@MarleneBush]

Yes! That’s exactly what it is! I couldn’t remember because I changed it so much I guess. I’m going to write it down right now. Thank you so much! Blessings, Marlene

[@judyraterink3484]

Thanks for sharing. Love the scissor keeper you made. I am also working on the Rose Manor pattern. It is such a beautiful project. Be safe and keep warm.

[@annemousseau8757]

On the large berry you want to take apart how about just adding another topper under one you did that is larger. It may cover up what you want to and look nice. just an idea. Great video

[@marla_a]

Flosstuber Barb from Lost in Floss refers to stitching the triplets. Henry is one of them. Fkosstuber Anna from Stitch Roadie is currently stitching them. I love that Kind Words pattern!

[@rebeccafelker8851]

You are so funny. Love watching. The sampler is beautiful but have no clue which one it is but someone will.

[@sharonhendrix3864]

My Mother was from Clarksville, Arkansas - her family was there for several generations…..so many of your cute ‘sayings’ I’ve heard all my life…..❤️❤️❤️

[@MarleneBush]

And we all sound alike, don’t we! My mother grew up north of Clarksville...such beautiful country. Blessings, Marlene

[@cindyzufall595]

Sound is great!

[@heidilehnig3099]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

Hair gel helps with the hair. Great projects Marlene🌻

[@dorie_k]

Love spending time with you.

[@WillowtreesandChickadees]

you are lucky, we had -30C this December...now that is chilly. For the static in your hair lots of conditioner.

[@MarleneBush]

Well there’s just no way I could do -30! I am a popsicle when it’s +32! Blessings, Marlene

[@debbierice2618]

You could gather a small round crochet for Top on that strawberry, it will hang down enough to cover without taking it apart. Put old beige button on top.😊

[@MarleneBush]

I love that idea! I can’t crochet any more but I bet I could find something like that. Thank you, Blessings, Marlene

[@luckyriley5]

It will be a sunny 6 degrees in WV tomorrow morning 🥶. Hopefully this cold stuff passes soon. If I remember next month, I’ll remind you about Miss Mary Mack again. I can be your honorary secretary for Dark Stitching 😉

[@MarleneBush]

That would be awesome! Honestly most days I wouldn’t know what day it was except for my devotional book is dated. And if I skip a day I’m totally lost. 😍 Blessings, Marlene

[@AuntieDee]

Oh my dear in Canada in the month of January I have no control over my hair. Doesn’t matter what I use… control is gone within 30 mins

[@debbierice2618]

Yes I love that Whist IRIS NAP’S GINGER MAN, SO CUTE.

[@AbiBellaStitch]

Hi Marlene! It is almost 4pm and only 18°F! For the hair... when you lotion your hands, just before the lotion is completely absorbed by your skin, run your fingers through your hair. You don't want to lotion your hair, so a little bit goes a very long way. Mary Mack is on 40 count! You stitched on 40 count easy peasy! :)

[@MarleneBush]

What a great tip Abi...never thought about that! I think you should move down here where it’s usually warmer. Of course, the humidity is awful in the summer but I’d rather be hot than cold. Isn’t Miss Mary Mack looking great! Blessings, Marlene

[@debbierice2618]

Your strawberries are lovely.❤️❤️❤️

[@myintrovertedlife7720]

It can be hard for youtubers for sure. I started over a year ago and only have 15 subs. Didn't do anything for 6 months though, lol. So, I'm pretty much where I should be, lol! But, I do put flosstube in the search bar and then filter it by upload date. This allows you to see the most recent vids and a great way to find new youtubers! 😃

[@MarleneBush]

I found you and have subscribed! I’ll be over to take a look soon! Blessings, Marlene

[@charj57]

Oh I like Brenda’s Valentine Sampler!

[@jacquelineleibfried4691]

Love visiting with you.

[@stitchinggrannyof18]

Thanks sew much for sharing with us today!

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

Hi Marlene I loved everything that you showed in your Video. Everything is so pretty. Take Care & Happy Stitching ❤️🤗🪡🧵

[@cindygaudet1390]

Oh Marlene Love you! And your mama taught you well. Shanda’s channel is so inspiring. I have no wool and haven’t seen at our used store, would love to make a penny rug for table. Don’t like this new way you tube shows comments as cant find mine as easy. Lol

[@MarleneBush]

Cindy I don’t like it at all! It’s more work for me to find them too! I go to a thrift shop and look for wool shirts or pants or blazers if they aren’t too heavy. I bring them home, cut them apart and wash in hot water a couple of times, drying thoroughly each time. I get some very usable scraps for a dollar or two. Blessings, Marlene

[@angelakopecky888]

You are sooo creative! ❤️

[@HollisHandsCreate]

Little Redwork Pinkeep by Stacy Nash. You have a beautiful finish on it with the flat frame finish. I didn’t finish mine as a pillow either 😊. Stay warm! We’re cold cold here in KC also. Christine

[@MarleneBush]

Well you’d think with as many changes as I made on Little Redwork Pinkeep, and didn’t even make a pinkeep, I’d remember the name! But honestly, between my age and staying home to avoid Covid I think my brain is atrophying! Thank you for remembering for me. 😍 Blessings, Marlene

[@sharonbruce6639]

Stacy Nash Little Redwork Pinkeep! It's beautiful Marlene. I'm stitching the lower part at the moment ♥️

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you! Blessings, Marlene

[@LindaStitches]

Hello Marlene! Oooh, cold here in Michigan, too. 🥶

[@zzzzipy12]

Yes! You need sone buttons for the gingerbread man!

[@mitzibud6908]

Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@StitchingBetweenTheLines]

How in the world am I not following you on Instagram? A blip in the system, I guess. Hope it warms up in your part of the world. We enjoyed a difference of 40 degrees in 24 hours. Want to guess the low? The high was 25! And we had somewhere we had to go during the lower end. We New Yorkers are tough, though. Pam

[@MarleneBush]

All you better be tough! Good grief, I think I’ll let you keep New York. Tell me you don’t have mosquitoes and flys in the summer....

[@StitchingBetweenTheLines]

@@MarleneBush we sure do!

[@tweet-tweettweety9704]

Your sound is fantastic! I stopped watching your channel for a year or so because I couldn't hear you. :( And I hated that because I missed you!

[@robertandpatriciawelshwels9245]

Love your stitching. Their so inspiring! You mentioned using pins when finishing for a framing, what kind of pins do you use? I have only laced and pins sound like they might be easier. Bless you and happy stitching. Pat

[@MarleneBush]

Pat I buy them at Hobby Lobby. I think they are called sequin pins or bridal pins but I’m not sure...I threw the box away. They are very skinny with a small head. I buy both shorter ones and longer ones. Blessings, Marlene

[@linwillow7344]

I finally subscribed today. I always wait till the end to comment. But the end came before I was ready so I came back to comment. I need a paper and pen so I can make notes. I saw several new things to stitch. Cannot wait to go view some of your back episodes. Yes I know how Hobby Lobby is! I am about to venture out to Instagram...have not done that...yet.

[@MarleneBush]

Hi Lin, I find IG a bit daunting...but I think I’m finally mastering it a little. I love Flosstube because it’s more like a conversation. But I have to say IG has so many beautiful things to see! Blessings, Marlene

[@jacquelineleibfried4691]

I love your little strawberries. Sorry I don’t know the name of your sampler, but it is beautiful.

[@maryinidaho5548]

Rub a fabric softener sheet on your hair.

[@sandypalmer6200]

Well I thoroughly enjoyed my hour with you Marlene.

[@cindygaudet1390]

Hi Marlene! Wow lots of neat strawberries! Oh love that scissor pillow ! Lol I am working on the love you as I watch! Doing the y now.

[@MarleneBush]

I’d love to know how you’re going to finish it Cindy...I need some inspiration! Blessings, Marlene

[@cindygaudet1390]

@@MarleneBush probably just a small pillow for my bowl, maybe add some ricrac around it

[@crazybandladystitches-xanl5148]

😍

[@leeannwilliams-cooper3454]

I'm really liking your show. Your stitching things be are just beautiful. For today that giant strawberry is great. Could you send me where you purchased that or the name of the designer. Thank you.

[@cindygehrke5249]

Marlene your eyes look beautiful!

[@MarleneBush]

Thank you Cindy! Blessings, Marlene

[@daviskathi1233]

If you ever find out the name of that cute little cushion with the red house that is one of your ffo's,and you said it sits by your stitch chair,I'd love to know the name e of the chart and where I can find iT,, TIA.

[@MarleneBush]

Kathi it was a retreat piece but I’ll look for it to see if it’s been released yet and let you know. Blessings, Marlene