FLOSSTUBE #87- The Northwoods Stitcher: All things thrifty and stitchy!

[@judithsmith593]

Beautiful stitching and I love all your dump and thrift shop finds. It's one of my favourite things to do as well😊

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

❤Thank you! I’m going hunting tomorrow at a new place. Hope to show some treasure 😊

[@debbiebarnett1920]

Love your little Christmas stitching, very cute, and what a find with the home sweet home stitched piece, i love it, so beautiful! Glad you rescued it!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@debbiebarnett1920 ❤️❤️Thank you!!! Now that I can use a sewing machine I hope to make more soon🤗

[@deborahgoethe362]

Really enjoy watching you! I’d even go so far as your my favorite because u have such a variety of things!!! Your stitching is beautiful!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

🤗Thank you ❤

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Thank you for showing my Scottie girls. The Etsy shop that converted my photos to patterns is “PuntAGOpetitePattern”. FYI, both of my Scotties passed back in 2002 & 2016. The heartache never leaves but having these memories to see everyday keeps them near and dear in my heart.🐾🐾. LOL, hint taken.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Heh, heh! BIG hint❤😊

[@j.a.devanney7523]

What a great treasure hunt! Loved looking at all the things.🪡🪡

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you😊

[@karenmoseley9337]

Professional framing has gone beyond what my pocketbook will allow, so I really appreciate your "finds" that allow finishing alternatives. I never would have thought to buy a frame with a holiday picture in it, cover the picture, and then mount my stitching! I am so excited to go into my finished stitching drawer and see what possibilities there are. Thank you so much!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

So glad! My goal is to work on the pile of so I can enjoy them❤

[@debraquilts8030]

I have a small three tiered rolling chart with hanging compartments that sits next to my recliner. The top tray has a cozy crocheted small blanket for one of my cats, we have 4 cats in the house. It houses my scissors, current projects in zipper bags, marking pens, glasses etc. Love it, got it on Amazon, around $60.00. I have other spots in the house that I stitch and I roll it everywhere.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@debraquilts8030 😳I want to be your cat!!! What a great idea! Give him his own place on top!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@robinwatson6651]

I'm so jealous ,it must be so much fun having so many places to find treasures. Thank you so much for sharing, i love watching you when I'm having my coffee.❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Hubby says I should have a stitch B&B with thrift tours😂

[@lindadulin174]

That sounds like a cool idea!!! Especially for those of us who don't have places like the dump or Elmers.

[@beachgirl681]

@@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher I will sign up for that !

[@rachaelthecreativecleric]

Love my Mondays when I get to watch your flosstube. I’m always searching out little treasures and things for display from car boot sales and charity shops! It’s the original recycling and way cheaper than buying new and full price! 😂

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Even if I’m retailing I don’t pay full price. Recycling is so much better ❤

[@sandraskonieczny746]

What a fun video,your little pillows are awesome,I also love the pumpkin man and the frame is perfect. You make Monday mornings so fun. Have a good week.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Glad you like my Monday mania❤

[@celinebowman6309]

That Home Sweet Home is beautiful!! I have no goodwill place to shop around me.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Sad it ended up there but I’m so happy to rescue it❤

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing. What a wonderful video! I got excited hearing about your treasure hunt. I wish we had cool places to shop here in Maryland. Love seeing your amazing stitching. ❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Ah, but Maryland has great places for foodies ❤

[@terryphelps7456]

You get some great finds. Thank you sharing...

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you ❤

[@raggedygene1770]

❤❤❤your stitching and those pillows are darling! I love when you go through your “finds” and what other uses they may have.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you 😊❤

[@WandaBurchie]

Just have to say, your little girl is so patient with the kitten. They really seem to enjoy each other. Love to watch the interaction. The frame you got for pumpkin man is perfect and I do like the carnival votive and hobnail vase. Just great for holding small items. Enjoy your week!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you! Sometimes I have a “maybe I won’t show that” thought 😊Even when the cat and dog are making out. They really are lovely but the kitten is now modeling after the dog and the dog treats him like her puppy ❤oh my heart

[@Linda_James]

There is some museum quality tacky stuff that people have used under objects in their RV. They are tacked in place but easily removed without damaging your surface. Some of this on your Knick-knacks would keep Stewart from knocking them over. You can make a little fairy garden with your mushrooms

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

😂I could try that! He’s like a mini tornado! I can’t wait to paint and play with those mushrooms 🍄 🍄‍🟫

[@carolpharaon5918]

I just so enjoy looking at all your finds!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Hubby worries the ceiling of the garage will collapse 😂❤

[@theresalaboda3569]

Love the ornament finishing

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼thank you 😊

[@kckoehler1766]

Sarah - I always enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you for your efforts!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you 🤗❤️

[@norasayre8318]

Those plaid pillows are beautiful

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you 😊❤

[@carolynmiller0424]

As always...a fun video. I like how you put the finished projects on pillows and pulled the edges. The material you choice is perfect. I haven't tried that yet but after seeing yours, im going to. Your treasure hunt is entertaining to all of us. Its amazing how many good fines you come home with. Happy stitching.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you!😊Poor hubby thinks the garage will collapse with all the finds😂and I still need to show you all the rest of the attic😆

[@maryloubenoit]

Great video. I finally finished my summer quaker. The corrections on design do make a difference, at least they did for me.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@maryloubenoit Thank you! I’m going to have to study these corrections posted 😬😳

[@Griffinand3]

Great video. So many awesome things!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you ☺️

[@codegrrl]

I got my wedding dress at Hussey’s! 😂 i love that store.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

They have EVERYTHING!!!!❤😊

[@JogeneMarti]

Good morning, Sara…love watching your Floss-tube…it’s comfort to me, & that’s a great thing! I’ve often wondered exactly what the “dump” is you speak of…I’m wondering if we have those in Arkansas.🤔🥰

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Hi! Glad you enjoy the channel ❤Our dump is where we take the trash. There’s no garbage pickup here unless you pay a private company and have a dumpster on your property so we go once a week with our garbage and recycling to the dump. There’s a little shed there for “still useful” items. It’s a great place to find things before they end up in the garbage. Volunteers try to keep it organized and there’s books and even clothes for picking.

[@DianeHollon-i2q]

Awwwwwwwwwwe ❤️ ❤️ 🐾🐾🐾🐾 soooooo cuuuute!! Oh and I lovvve your finds also!!❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

❤😊

[@sandyevenson-hagen370]

So many wonderful treasures, both your thrifting goodies and your stitching finishes. I love Miss Mary Mack!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you 😊

[@CrossStitcherTX]

Hey Sarah, Loved your video. Oct 1st for Pumpkin Man. 😁 Return of the Whales is on my wishlist at 123 Stitch. Whales & lighthouses are also close to my heart. I love your finish! Side note, I live 20 minutes from 123 Stitch. 😉 I’d gladly give that up to live in Maine! ❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Ooo! We stitch alike! Is 123stitch a walk in store as well?😳Pumpkin Man is in the wings to kit😊

[@CrossStitcherTX]

@@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher 123 Stitch is basically a warehouse. When you walk in there is a very small area where you can pick up your order that you placed online. There is a huge curtain to hide all the goodies in the warehouse. It’s like the Wizard of Oz. I always want to peek behind the curtain but there is a camera. 😀 They “may” open a portion to the public in the future but who really knows. I’d gladly help you eat those donuts!

[@cyndeestipanovich8956]

Love your videos ❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you❤🤗

[@loriirons9503]

Great video Sarah, lots of great finds, loved all your finishes too!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you ❤

[@LindaMcDonald-qb7gm]

Enjoyed your treasures from the dump. Nice repurposing. I think Stuart believes he is a dog.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

He’s definitely modeling after Abby🥹❤

[@marylynnlucas3918]

I started to de-clutter all my stuff. I love it all but some of it has to go. I am also in the middle of putting all my floss on tags. OMG this is proving to be a long project. But it is so much easier when it comes to kitting up a project. Love all your haul.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Are you hanging all your floss?😮I have so much floss that I bobbin them and just hang the bobbin from a cable when kitting ❤

[@kathleenh-u7m]

Your pillows are wonderful. You did a great job. I hope you get out that Juki. You will love sewing. I am sure you will be good at it. Kathy the dog lover

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

The Juki shall make me invincible 😎😅😂🤣or at least I hope so.

[@faychevallier8926]

Enjoy your finds at the various shops that you visited. Have a great week.!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you! You too😊❤

[@SoggyDoggyStitcher]

Another great video. Love seeing your finds.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thanks so much! Still finding places and more to show❤

[@cynthiadryden9393]

I have had cats in the house for many years without a problem with my stitching. Never had a problem until 12 years ago when I got a kitty with pica (always on the obsessive search for thread). I put my beading and cross stitch in something kitty can't get into (bags, boxes, etc.). I always remove the needle from my working threads in case kitty finds the thread. Just a thought.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Never had a problem until this rascal came along😂I know he’s teething but even things that aren’t moving he seems interested in😮. Everything is tucked and stashed away so I’m fussy about my space but hopefully it’ll change❤

[@patriciahenry5355]

Loved the wooden mushrooms. I need to make ornaments also.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I couldn’t resist!❤

[@lindadulin174]

Sarah, What I have found usefull when putting poly pellets in a pillow is ti use a mall funnel. The one that I use came in a package of 3 in the kitchen tools section of Walmart. The medium and large are really useful in the kitchen, but the small one just wasn't useful there, so I transferred it to my craft area and I have found many uses for it, not the least of which was using it to put poly pellets in my cross stitched items, Take care, be safe, and as always, GOD BLESS YOU. Linda

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I was searching in the craft room and used a cardboard tube but a funnel would be so much better. Almost felt like I needed 3 hands to do it though 😅❤

[@DianeMazur]

Put candles in the freezer, when they frozen just nudge the edges with a knife or a screwdriver. It will pop right out. your other glass piece looks like Fenton Glass. I don't know how to find out if it is, but they are collectables.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Ooo! I found a blue one on EBay. It’s a Fenton hobnail vase. Yes I try the freezer with fussy wax😊

[@peggykanz1473]

The wood mushrooms would also look good with different shades of stain, for a natural look. They would look cute on a deep frame , like the bottle trees ! 😊

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I like how you think😎❤

[@patriciacohn2366]

Love how your little Holiday pillows turned out! I've been looking everywhere for that pattern, but can't find it? Any suggestions? Would love to stitch them too. Lots of great framing tips. Always fun to see all your treasures...I really like the fluted piece for your counting pins...definately not hideous! Happy Stitching!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Sorry it took so long but I did find the pattern! You can get it from Etsy and Everything Cross stitch. Do a general search: Holiday Samplings by Plum Pudding Needleart and it pops up ❤😊

[@patriciacohn2366]

Thanks so much for looking! I did indeed find it on Etsy & purchased it! If I remember correctly, you stitched them on 25ct lugana 1 over 1? Is that correct? I just love how yours came out! Not sure if my eyes can handle that small though...gotta love this aging thing!! Might give it a try...

[@louisesetzer488]

I have the Vanessa Ann book that has the Apple Crisp recipe. I believe it's called Buttermilk Biscuits. I've stitched the flour bag in that book. You made a great rescue!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you for the info! I’ll go look so I can label the back properly ❤😊

[@cindys4722]

I would've definitely rescued that Apple Crisp sampler as well!❤ I looked that up on ebay and the book also has a companion piece called Strawberry Shortcake.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

😮Thank you! I’m going to look 👀

[@denisereynolds9471]

The little green vase is Fenton and the one you think is a votive holder is a toothpick holder. You found a lot of geat things

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

❤😊It was a great hunt!!

[@eileenbarnes1926]

Good morning. Would you consider making a video of hand stitching your sweet little pillows. They are sew sweet ! Have a great week stitching.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I know I did one once but will do one when I get my acorns done❤

[@cherylrichards8951]

I found three corrections to Summer Quaker; the one you mentioned, plus two more if you scroll down.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

😮I’d better do my research before picking up my needle this Sunday 😢

[@pattyso]

I used the called for floss on my Lighthouse. In hindsight I would use a DMC red for the Lighthouse instead of the fancy floss because I think the design within it would show better. Too much extra work putting in those designs to not be noticed!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@pattyso thank you Patty! It’s on my table to be kitted but like a crow I’m in my craft room having “Oh, shiny!” moments and started kitting up a Pigeon Design 😅🤦🏼‍♀️Have to do the lighthouse too after seeing yours!🥰

[@muddy5380]

Where can you find the pumpkin man/keepsake calendar. What company? He’s terrific!!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

In the back of my calendar is a customer service number or write to: Keepsake Calendar Customer Service PO Box 761 Stevens Point, WI 54481 1-866-321-9550

[@kckoehler1766]

May I suggest a clear plastic box with a hinged lid to keep by your stitching chair? Amazon & Temu have them. Secure items from Stuart.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Brilliant! I have a similar thing at camp. Now I’m awake 🤦🏼‍♀️❤

[@marycerny1408]

Flosstuber - Stitching by the Shore (?) just found that error ( Summer Quaker)! She is going to see how she can resolve as she has the entire border almost complete. Pillows are great!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Someone else said there’s more corrections 😢I’d better study the chart