FLOSSTUBE #85 - Join us for Happy Hour, New Releases & a catch up!

[@maureenabramson4224]

Love all the new designs❤ You two are so much fun. I love spending Happy Hour with you!🍷

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@P-la_stitches]

Get the avocados!! Then design a chart with margaritas, chips and guacamole!!! 🥑🥑🥑 oooh!! And tacos!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

I like where you're going with this ;)

[@myrnajones4512]

Loved the video. Yall seem like the perfect couple. Love the new designs. Everything you design is my taste. Please keep them comings. Thanks for all y'all do for the crosstitch community.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!!

[@hucl_berrystitcher]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I didn't realize that HOD had a FT until yesterday! Going to do that fruit salad bowl and join in with the Berries.. and that log cabin finish, loved it!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Welcome!

[@kriscook5703]

My grandma had got Zucchini when I was young. She loved the taste. So she decided to grow some. She had an acre garden every year. Since she knew nothing about growing them, she put in 3 full rows. We had Zucchini everywhere. That year she got a bright yellow cookbook from her best friend 1001 zucchini recipes. Love the new charts. Happy Stitching.

[@HandsOnDesign]

& she probably had 1,001 zucchinis to experiment with!! This made me LOL when you said she planted 3 ROWS!!! Oh my! ;)

[@janetlongislandsticher]

Hi Cathy and Mr. HOD, great to see all of your new designs. I just want to say that you and Bill are so funny and is always great to see you both. Good luck on the funds for special Olympics, sorry i can't right now. Have a great rest of your day.🌻🦋

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thanks so much

[@annemousseau8757]

glad you are back. Let the fun begin. Great new patterns and fabrics.

[@ByrdieCouture]

I love watching you guys! I love that you make it a Happy Hour and Mr. HOD is so supportive of your art!

[@HandsOnDesign]

We have a lot of fun!

[@kathyklein477]

You both are so cute and make the floss tube fun. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@auraperez6156]

I am so looking forward to finally meeting you and taking a class with you at the pep rally retreat

[@HandsOnDesign]

Looking forward to meeting you very soon!

[@stitchreadrepeat]

Love watching your Flosstubes! Cheers to another round of great releases, Cathy! I can't wait to see what you have next for your fruit salad berry bowl 🫐 Looks like you had a great time at the State Fair, too - Iowa never disappoints! Hope you're having a great week, and happy stitching 💜

[@HandsOnDesign]

It was so much fun!

[@arlenedolan2913]

I love all the new designs! I visited Dyeing to Stitch last week while on vacation. Anne has a beautiful shop and makes you feel so welcomed there. Enjoy your upcoming retreats!

[@HandsOnDesign]

That is awesome!

[@maggiecrumpacker4310]

So funny, as I watching you talk about the Iowa State Fair and the butter cow, I glanced up at my TV, which is always on, and they were talking about the Iowa State Fair and showing the butter cow. Makes me want to go, however I live in Va. so not in my local driving area. Hope you have a great time.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

I finally got a Halloween tree 2 years ago. I love decorating and it is perfect. 5 foot black tree and it gets filled. I use it for every holiday and it actually works.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Yay for the Halloween tree!

[@rhondalafleur6357]

Good to see you Kathy and Mr. HOD. Love, love all of the new releases.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!!!

[@lizzythestitcher]

I LOVE the berry series! Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Glad you like them!

[@debbierice1363]

Great releases. Your videos are always fun to watch and I appreciate all the details you give. Wrote down 4 patterns to get. After seeing the blueberry now I want the strawberry too. Autumn calls will be the first I stitch to get displayed. I like all your patterns because they are smalls. I also quilt so my cross stitch pieces are smalls.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@NDQuilter1]

Love your new designs! I am from North Dakota and actually love my snow. Hubby shovels it.🙃 Love winter stitching with the fireplace. See you next time😊

[@HandsOnDesign]

That is awesome!

[@susantaylor2456]

I'm originally from southern Iowa and also lived in Sioux Center so love to watch you and remember the area. Have fun at the state fair and definitely see the butter cow it's amazing. I have added your charts to my "gotta do" list!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@theresachucle5362]

Love ❤️ all your new releases have a wonderful day and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you! You too!

[@jenbenda]

Love the new designs! Thanks for another great video. You guys always brighten my day!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Glad you like them!

[@robinselby1]

Well again I love each of them❤ Cathy you always hit it out of the ballpark! Nice to see you MR HOD (Bill) I do wonder if you’ll ever cross stitch though?? Maybe?? 😂 have a great week guys❤❤

[@HandsOnDesign]

I keep asking...he says that he will stick to the numbers!

[@conniemarie2005]

Love your new fall cross stitch patterns! I enjoyed your video! ❤️✂️🪡🧵

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@sueb1828]

Love the new releases! My favorite is A Classic Haunt because I am attracted to the lilac colored linen. TFS.

[@HandsOnDesign]

It is a beautiful color!

[@margaretryan4895]

Pricilla (from stitching with the housewives) has a good recipe using zucchini on her blog. Also has a recipe for using your abundant cherry tomatoes (yard sauce)!

[@auraperez6156]

I am with Mr HOD, keep summer going

[@HandsOnDesign]

Keep it going...mentally - I can do with about 5-10 degrees less!!

[@jomayo3621]

Love, love Happy Hour! So much fun, and fabulous designs x

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you for joining us!

[@hannamansfield2894]

Thanks so much for the wonderful show....always look forward to it

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@hunnybunny21918]

Thank you for another flosstube 😊❤❤❤

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I love your hubby! You are great, and I enjoy the cheers! I toast my blood orange g & t to you two! I love zucchini! I have a great breakfast zucchini egg recipe. I'd love to share with you two❤ I love Fall. I'm from Tennessee and I miss Autumn. I've lived in Florida 35 years which is Summer 9 months and possibly decent weather for 3 months. But then there's the hurricanes...

[@nancycrowley5201]

Love you both! You are so fun! Love all your designs. I have pre- ordered Autumn Calls & Pick Your Pumpkin Patch. I also have your basket series! Bill, you are right lets enjoy summer! I also love fall but I don't like what comes next! I live in the Buffalo NY area & we had a lot of snow x2 last winter.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Yay! Thank you! - You always get hammered with snow!!

[@lisasilver8054]

Love your new charts! I might have squealed a bit when my geeky, chemist heart saw the Erlenmeyer flasks on your Mad for Plaid Halloween. That is happening! I also have a couple of flasks around the house (see previous geek appellation) to put in my On the Edge display. Eek!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Oh that will look awesome!! Bill didn't mention the part of the story - he was standing at my computer when I was working on that design & he said - 'it would be funny if one of the flasks was spilled over' which was perfect because I was trying to get more movement in the design!

[@EmmyRose22a]

I LOVE your new designs. I can't wait to stitch up a few.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Glad you like them!

[@rosalinddurfee5311]

You guys are so cute together!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thanks for joining us!

[@serenajohnson8187]

Lovely to see you both, love happy hour. Loving your new releases and as soon as I saw Pumpkin Patchwork I thought Biscornu!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

That would work!

[@karathompson5568]

Love all the new releases. Walmart usually has a small Halloween tree that would be perfect! Still making the artichoke recipe….yum!

[@AllisonNorris13]

Have the best time at the fair!! Eat all the things! Iowa Twinkie was really good!

[@debbieguest9939]

In Texas we are more than ready for a true fall. We have had a very hot summer probably like our 1980 something summer. Excess 100+ days with heat index in the 110+. I’ll even take our icy January/February weather. Love the new designs

[@HandsOnDesign]

I think I would just never leave the house!!

[@debbieguest9939]

@@HandsOnDesign if I don’t get it done by 10:30 it usually doesn’t get done

[@janetesser6929]

I am hoping you are bringing the new stitches to MI. I am enjoying the new stitch. You should make a biscornu to go with berry series with all of the fruits on each corner!

[@HandsOnDesign]

I will have a trunk show there! See you soon

[@pamelaabate4731]

Love your new releases and your Floss Tube was fun as usual!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thanks so much!

[@dianehall6857]

I agree with you Bill; summer needs to stay because Winter isn’t my favorite. I love fall but it is too short.

[@rosalinddurfee5311]

So happy you're here!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@debbieweigle8420]

Awesome video. Beautiful new projects. I agree with Mr. HOD. not ready for Fall but love your designs.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thanks so much!

[@sandyevenson-hagen370]

Your Happy Hour videos are pretty fun, missed the cooking segment though. 😊 Great new releases, the colors and finishing are perfect!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Oh thank you! Hopefully cooking next time!

[@wendypassalent4426]

As much as I hate the heat and love stitching & decorating for Halloween, I have to agree with Mr.HOD...lets not rush the end of summer.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Love the Fall - not always a fan of what comes after!!!

[@periwinklestitcher]

You are so very talented! Your Hexie pillow is stunning and available here in UK :) Please can you keep Peakside Needleworks stocked with all the things and your little box wooden shelf for displays as they are all sold out! love it all x

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you! Will do!

[@susanspratling]

I’m team ready for fall love all the fall colors and weather!!

[@joanneseeger5271]

Great new pieces! Thank you!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Glad you like them!

[@sarahnelson5565]

Oh my gosh, Mr HOD and I are twins! I too follow recipes to a T, and like you Cathy, my husband just throws stuff together. And also like Bill, I’m not ready for summer to end. Love watching you guys and I can’t wait to meet you for the first time in Michigan at the pep rally retreat!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Looking forward to it!

[@janelldaley9403]

Love the new charts and finishes. 🎉

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@juliekaufman8635]

I love the pumpkin patchwork!!!! Can’t wait to stitch it! Have fun at the fair! Not sure if we’ll head down or not.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Enjoy the Pumpkin Patchwork (& maybe the fair!)

[@ctstitcher]

I love to make zucchini and eggs. Zucchini onion salt pepper sometimes tomatoes. Once all tender add whisked eggs. It’s a great quick dinner. Can add another protein too.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Sounds yummy!

[@cherioravet8052]

Love all your cute designs! I’m planning to do a Halloween tree this year. I have “A Classic Haunt” preordered from Anabella’s.

[@stitchingscottie4505]

I have a microwave recipe for Zippy Zucchini that is quite tasty. Also make Stuffed Zucchini and Zucchini (tastes like apple pie) Cobbler. Then there is Zucchini Bread too. I just love zucchini. Love all your new releases!!

[@cathiepaski8085]

All adorable designs. Lo e them all.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thanks so much 😊

[@catg8063]

I’m with Bill, first time making something-follow the recipe!😂. Cute releases! Thanks!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!! #recipefollowersunite ;)

[@stitcherwiththelaughingface]

Love the new fall designs, although (like Mr. HOD) I am NOT ready for fall! Thanks for another fun video!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Glad you like them! I'm ready for fall AND want more summer!! ;)

[@charlotteburkhardt4903]

Love❤your pumpkins! Can’t wait to order and stitch..you are so creative, thanks for sharing with us!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@janadachingwa9234]

Wonderful patterns for fall.

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@addielapi5055]

Omg. Wishing I was your neighbor so I can get my hands on some of those luscious zucchini 🤗. Would cook up some zucchini pie and zucchini parm and share them with you 2. Yum yumm. Xo Addie. Btw lol projects are beautiful too !! 😊

[@HandsOnDesign]

You need a neighbor for the official Sneak Zucchini Night - you sneak extra zucchini onto their from porch!

[@deeabrams9212]

Another fun video. I love the new releases. Keep ‘em coming. ❤

[@HandsOnDesign]

Glad you like them!

[@robinb6281]

I love the Halloween mad for plaid, I was hoping to see this one!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Glad that you like it!

[@deniseperreault]

Cathy your finish with the appliqué cross stitch panel might be the solution I have been trying to figure out! The corners of your appliqué look really crisp. I’m curious, are there any plans to post a tutorial on the steps to make the appliqué? TY

[@HandsOnDesign]

Yes - I plan to do some kind of video or picture walk blog - I haven't finalized it yet!

[@cindy_lou_loves_to_stitch]

"Is my hair ready, now?!" 😂🤣😆 🩷🩷🩷 your new charts!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Right?!

[@AllisonNorris13]

34:26 yes! With chips... Margrutas! Mad for Plaid

[@strand1951]

Would you consider a short written description of the purpose of polar plunge series and reason behind the narwhal choice. One I could print off to include on the back of or as a included note with the full set completed as ornaments? I am gifting my completed set to my granddaughter and thought a written description of your backstory would be a meaningful addition.

[@kathythomas4839]

Again lovely releases & finishes! You are so talented!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@tracychinavare5487]

Love ❤, love 💗your videos!

[@CarolRogers50]

Love 4 seasons 🤍💗♥️🧡

[@HandsOnDesign]

Yay - I'm very excited about them!

[@maggiecrumpacker4310]

Love your berries! Can’t wait to get the blueberry! Great video!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Enjoy!

[@AllisonNorris13]

Peter Piper Picked a Pumpkin Paddle 🤣🎃🧡

[@heidilehnig3099]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@AllisonNorris13]

I just bought a mini halloween tree from the Dollar Tree the other day! 🎃💜

[@HandsOnDesign]

Hmmm...will have to go check out the Dollar Tree here!

[@sharonwilliams6787]

I agree the cherry tomatoes are doing great however, my zucchini hasn't done well at all. So I am envious of your abundance.

[@HandsOnDesign]

This is our best zucchini year in a while!

[@cathysnider4657]

Sooo cute!

[@HandsOnDesign]

Thank you!

[@FloridaStitcher2]

That berry though!

[@HandsOnDesign]

;)

[@dmack2625]

Love your pillow finish, I like that your pillows have straight edges, they don’t dip in the middle. Is that a special technique ?

[@HandsOnDesign]

I curve my sewing line out ever so slightly - it's not actually a straight seam. That seems to help. I also stuff A LOT which does help too!

[@dmack2625]

@@HandsOnDesign thank you so much, I will try that

[@patcrouse4484]

I have a fall tree that will go up September 1. Right now is my patriotic tree.

[@HandsOnDesign]

I need to make more patriotic smalls so I can have a tree in between Christmas then fall (& a beach tree & a spring tree & a ...) ;)

[@kristyrohm1500]

Can I just buy ALL your beautiful patterns?? 😊

[@HandsOnDesign]

Well sure you can!! ;)

[@barbszczesniak8619]

I have a tree I change for the seasons...this will definitely be added. See you in September ❤

[@HandsOnDesign]

Wonderful! See you soon!

[@rebeccasewing]

OMG! You have those nightmares too? hahaha

[@HandsOnDesign]

To this day!!

[@rosalinddurfee5311]

Cute glasses

[@HandsOnDesign]

Each one has a different saying!

[@suewalker256]

Where in Michigan are you going?

[@HandsOnDesign]

Williamston

[@jaxcreativeinspirations]

Recipes are merely guides!!

[@HandsOnDesign]

I like the way you think!

[@JanetJabber]

🌻🌻🌻

[@HandsOnDesign]

😊❤️

[@ladyrobyns7219]

Love the new designs. I agree with you, Mr HOD, August is not Fall. It’s summer. 🦩

[@HandsOnDesign]

😊❤️

[@CarolRogers50]

Happy hour virtual for me 🧡😎👍👋🙏🪡🧵♥️

[@HandsOnDesign]

Enjoy! ❤️