Flosstube #88: The Northwoods Stitcher- Ooo! Thrifts & their info, fall & Halloween finishes parade.

[@CynthiaVeal-ut4ms]

Bless your sweet soul for saving that little mouse.

[@lorismith8309]

I can’t say enough how wonderful both you and Nick are to not only help out your fellow man but a fellow creature!! Thank you for being you!❤🧵🪡🧵

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@lorismith8309 🥹Thank you

[@muddy5380]

Bless your kind heart caring for the little critter.

[@kateashman5203]

WOW! What a story. I’m not a fan of mice. But I found myself wanting to cry for that little mouse. Bless your soul ❤

[@terryphelps7456]

awwww little guy love your halloween stitching thank you for sharing hugs

[@WandaBurchie]

Both you and your husband are marvelous human beings. We need more people like you in the world. It amazes me that you were able to find a rescuer to take a mouse. Love all your Halloween finishes.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Hubby has a heart of gold but was not able to bring himself to hold that little peanut 😂I’m so grateful to have such a supportive husband and community 😊❤

[@kimdavison9223]

Oh my goodness I adore you soooo much! I can't even with the baby mouse!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Adorable! ❤❤❤. Love all your stitching too!❤❤❤❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you 🥹

[@SoggyDoggyStitcher]

You are unbelievable! All your wonderful stitching, rescues from the dump and now surrogate mouse mom. Love your videos! I never know what ideas you will give us next. And I love your ceramic chicken!!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Awww, thank you 🤗❤️

[@pauladimattei6434]

Your finishes are just so fabulous. I love all of your rescued frames. Omg….you are such a wonderful human to care for that little guy til someone good take over.❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you, it was an honor to care for such a little heart.

[@woodlandstitchingstudio]

Hi Sarah, It was fun to see all of your Halloween finishes, thanks for sharing them with us. The baby mouse video at the end was precious and I agree with all of your reasons for wanting to save him. He is adorable! Stuart also is always very fun to see. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@woodlandstitchingstudio Glad you enjoyed it😁❤️

[@deniseadler9133]

Your stitching is beautiful. And so is your finishing. But your heart is huge. Your little mouse story just melted my heart. Your kindness has no bounds. Such an angel❤️ 🐭

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you! So glad we gave him a chance ❤🥹

[@codegrrl]

Finally finished watching. I love how kind and loving you are. The world needs more souls like yours! ❤ I also loved seeing all your cross stitch finishes! I need to not walk past all the picture frames at Goodwill anymore 😆 Can’t wait to hang out with you next month! 🥰

[@codegrrl]

P.S. yes that one stitch was from the Drawn Thread. It’s called Halloween Screen. 🎃 🦴

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Oooo! There’s so much to dooooo❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sandyevenson-hagen370]

Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful Halloween finishes! Your frames are awesome finds even if inexpensive. I’d never get anything framed if I couldn’t thrift and do it my self. I’m glad you found the information for the cross stitch pieces you rescued. I know back in the day that info wasn’t added to the finished piece. Hope to see more of your Halloween decor. I hope the nervousness about your sewing machine turns into excitement. It’s going to make some finishing work and bag making so much easier. Good job rescuing the baby mouse. You have a wonderful heart. 🌻♥️🌻

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

🥹Thank you! 🤗I’m often worried to share but I have folks like you that make it all good❤

[@trisheakes9777]

Thank you for sharing all those stitches through the years! Always a fun watch!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

🤗Thank you!❤

[@AllyBelser13]

Good on you for helping the little mouse. ❤

[@sherylscherba185]

Sarah you are an angel on earth for helping that sweet mouse!!!! Bless your kind heart - oh and I love your floss tube! i come from a non crafting family and yet I learned how to use the sewing machine by looking at you tube videos! i have made quilts and finishes on my cross stitch - not perfect but good enough for me!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️I sure hope to get more tips and confidence to sew! So glad you like my channel. Hugs!🤗

[@stitchinginhighheels9529]

What a fun parade!! I'm not sure I could have kept a baby mouse warm quite the way that you did - but I'm pretty sure I'd have had to try to save him too, just because he IS so tiny and helpless. 🪡👠

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

So helpless!❤Those tiny paws scratching to flip himself over were tickling me😂He slept on his back with his hands over his head when he was full

[@ECapitalE]

Good for you. He's adorable

[@missylucas9449]

You are so sweet. I love your positive attitude! That little mouse was so cute!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you! I still think about that little one 🥹

[@DianeHollon-i2q]

Awwwwwwwwwwe ❤️ such great finishes!! I lovvve the Halloween 🎃 And thank you for saving the little fella!! He's soooooo cuuuute!! 🐁

[@cindys4722]

Hi Sarah...once again, thanks for the enabling!..that butterfly picture is AWESOME!❤ I've already made a note of it and have a copy in my ebay cart..haven't bought it yet because I'm not completely around the bend yet😂...the actual photo is OK but your finish is amazing..those butterflies just jump off the fabric. I'd love to have room for a sewing machine..Id be making sooo many project bags! You'll have alot of fun😊

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Meeeeeee?! An enabler? 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼There’s just so much to stitch and not enough time in a day. I’m kitting things up like an immortal. Can’t wait to feel confident enough to make project bags.❤Thanks for being you🤗

[@rosaliepingree4198]

All of your finishes are great! Can't wait to see your Christmas finishes! Have you started the Summer Quaker yet? I haven't yet! Your gentle handling of the baby mouse goes to show you are a goodhearted person. I never miss your videos! Good luck with the Juki! Pittsburgh, Pa

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I did start the Summer Quaker ❤only a few stitches but I started 😊Thank you, I had a fabulous teacher in the Juki! Wait till you see my brag rag I stitched on😮Missing my Peanut but so glad he/she is in professional hands❤

[@AmniconStudio]

Hey! :-). Thanks so much! I usually watch your videos almost right away on Monday. This has been a crazy week for me so I didn't get to view it until yesterday. What a happy surprise! Your Halloween pieces were so fun to see as you were you pulling them all out and unwrapping them. The turkey from cottage garden is the same one I have and still need to start. Oh, and when I saw your Midnight Manor I had to go track it down and throw it on a wishlist, along with the Riolis piece you shared. I LOVE Lily of the Valley. I'm not a fan of mice but I love that you rescued and took care of that baby until you got in touch with a rehabber. I'm a chicken mamma and have raised hundreds of chicks and I swear the instinct to place baby animals that size in the bra is a natural instinct! Thanks for keeping me company while I was chopping up tomatoes for making marinara and shredding cabbage for sauerkraut!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

👋🏼Hey! Hubby wants to be a chicken daddy. Can’t figure out how if we’re traveling or going to camp. Love to hear I enabled you! That’s what it’s all about 😂I can’t watch Flosstubes without a pad of paper nearby😊

[@AmniconStudio]

@@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher Depending on length of trips and how many chickens you want, in theory it can be done. :-). I've heard of people bringing their hens on their camping trips with them. Crazy as that sounds. I think it was one or two birds. I've also heard of people having LOTS of waters and feeders in the coop, too. Or, you can hire someone to come take care of them.

[@bugnurse]

You amaze and inspire me, your creative stitching and finishing is awesome! What a kind and gentle soul you are to care for the little mouse with compassion and sharing your bra was the best! God Bless 💞

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

🥹Thank you. I miss that little peanut but so glad professional hands could care for his/her needs.

[@aimeezellers814]

Hi Sarah. Was great seeing you over the weekend. Wish I could have met up for thrifting, but plans preceded it. I think that is the first time I have seen the Who's There by Prarie Schooler. I think it was one of my favorites. So much eye candy, I may have to watch this twice.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@aimeezellers814 Great meeting you too!! We will definitely have to plan something ❤️Whaaaat? I enabled youuuuu? 😂

[@dianeperkins7229]

I was memorized watching you feed that adorable mouse. I had tears in my eyes as you told your story. Thank you for saving his life. You are amazing!! Nice halloween stitches too!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@dianeperkins7229 Thank you ❤️I got really attached to the little one🥹I miss him but had no real idea if I was doing right by him/her. Thanks goodness for wildlife rehabbers!😊

[@debrastiefel6285]

I love the things you do including saving a living being!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you😊

[@karenmoseley9337]

I so look forward to your videos and really enjoyed your Halloween projects. You rescue stitches that someone else has done, you rescue frames and turn them into just the right finish for your own stitching, and you rescued a baby mouse. Anyone who was surprised at that has not gotten to know you as those of us who are faithful watchers. Good job!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

🥹Thank you for that sweet comment ❤So much more to show you in my next video. Hugs 🤗

[@annbassett8283]

I love your videos. You made me laugh out loud when you said yarners. That's a funny way to describe knitters, crocheters, and weavers. Thanks for sharing your finishes.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Maybe Fiber artists would’ve been better 😊❤

[@karenhall4404]

When you frame, move the wire across the back to about 1/3 of the way down from the top so the frame will hang closer to the wall. I noticed on Turkey Day the wire looked to be about midway down. Just a suggestion……❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thanks for the tip!

[@GeorgiaBell64]

Awe....You are a precious human❤ We need more people like you in the world. I loved all your finishes ‼

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you 🤗❤

[@shandi186]

Thank you for sharing so many things. You are such a joy to watch. I loved the way you saved the little mouse. Good for you! It had its very own heating pad. I had to laugh when you said what you did. Don’t think I would have thought of that!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I wonder why it came to me but I come from a long line of women who keep their keys there, melt a pack of butter there at the restaurant, keep a phone there😂❤

[@PatsyStockmeyer]

You did a great job taking care of the baby mouse!! And I love all of your Halloween framed pictures!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

☺️ Thank you ❤

[@LadybirdsAndBees]

So much wonderful Autumn and Halloween stitching! Bless you and your lovely husband for saving that sweet little mousie. ❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

He’s so good to me but sure wouldn’t hold it😂❤ I have two more charts to show that I just bought 😮

[@kathleenh-u7m]

Glad you saved the mouse. You are a sweet person. I used to have pet rats and they are sweet. Love your FFO suggestions. I rather frame them also. I think $300 is a bit much. I think the framing you do is real imaginative. I can not wait till you open that Juki. It is easy. I have the DX2000 QVP and love it. You will be making pillows galore. Kathy the dog (all animals great and small) lover PS I love to see your sweet fur kids

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Would’ve liked to have a hand raised pocket mouse❤😊My sister had pets rats when we were kids…they were very sweet. Can’t wait to show my first sewing attempt! Had a great teacher ❤😊I now know how to turn it on and make it go👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thanks for sharing your experience with mouse. God bless you for your kindness and patience. I also enjoy seeing your awesome stitching. Good luck with your sewing lessons.❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you! I had a great teacher and I have something to show next video!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lbacon4169]

You have a beautiful soul. What an amazing thing for you and you husband to do. Thank you for another reminder that there is still goodness and kindness in the world. Your fall and Halloween cross stitch decorations are wonderful. I, too, have a sewing machine that I am too intimidated to use. It was a mother's day present. I really want to use it, I thought I would watch some KZbin videos and be good but .... -Sigh- I'm glad you have a friend that will help you. Have a wonderful week! 🤗

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you. I’m always so happy my hubby has a soft heart. He didn’t want to hold the little peanut but sure took care of both of us❤I was so happy to make the sewing machine work! Karen was a an awesome teacher but she’s right, I have to read the manual. I feel so much better after her lesson ❤You can do it too!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@loriirons9503]

I stitched the Moonstruck Mill Hill too and my daughter took it off my hands lol!! Great video, good luck with your sewing lessons! You know how we both feel about our sewing machines lol!! Sarah you have the patience of Job and the love of animals, ALL God's creatures, great and small, that is why I love your flosstubes, it shines through. 💕

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Awww, thank you. Is it safe to tell you I love snakes too?😅Seriously though, I do😊

[@CrossStitcherTX]

Hey Sarah, I have the Moonstruck Mill Hill kit in my small stash. Now, I want to stitch it. 😊 Stanley, is a great find. So many fun Halloween stitches! Always enjoy seeing all your thrifty finds. After seeing how much you cared & loved the little 🐭, I’ve had a change of heart. D2

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Moonstruck was a dozy but so worth it!😮missing my peanut but so grateful for wildlife rehabilitators❤I did fall in love with that little nugget

[@cindyyates2864]

Thank you for taking care of the little mouse 😁

[@lisamaestas6642]

Sarah, you are one amazing woman! Your stitching is beautiful and so is your heart. I look forward to sewing machine adventure stories!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Oooo! And I have one for the next video!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😁

[@JulieMork]

Sarah, I watch many flosstubes but yours, by far, has always been my favorite. I jump to watch you every time you post. I think we could be best friends! I would have done exactly the same thing as you did with the little baby mouse. I am teased mercilessly because I can't kill anything, including insects. Great finishes and finds!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you Julie 😊I was a bit worried I’d be cancelled but viewers have been so kind. Wish we could live closer and be crafty sistahs!

[@cherylbenish3274]

What a talent show. Beautiful finishes with perfect frames too. Happy stitching to you.

[@annemousseau8757]

Your mouse is so cute. What a special thing you did. I live all the stitches and finds.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you ❤😊He was precious and glad we could help. Have to get back to stitches❤

[@judysauber2016]

Love all the Halloween stitches! OMG!!! I have several Judith Kirby and now I need to kit those up. 😉

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Judith Kirby charts are fantastic ❤You’re lucky to have them😊

[@christinehillis9537]

you are so wonderful - I love that you look at these creatures the way that you do - yes they are creatures that people feel destroy but they have a place in our world too.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I was really worried about sharing but have gotten such word hugs! Thank you🥹❤

[@katgriffin52]

Loved all your stitches all so cute!! I'm a "yarner" too lol I'm so happy you saved the little baby!!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I wanna be a yarner!😂There goes the craft room space❤I miss my peanut 🥹

[@katgriffin52]

@@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher he did look so adorable! You making mommy noises while hubby took video lol. Look Peanut here's mum helping you poop 😂

[@SessionMom]

Love your Halloween parade. The Long Spider is great. I just happened to come across my PS Whoo's There pattern today. It is only labeled 2012 PCWT. PC stands for Promotional Card. I have a few of the Hummel leaflets. I started one recently of the children under the umbrella. So cute. Love your baby mouse story! You are a hero.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

😊👋🏼Thank you❤. Glad you Liked the parade. Where did you get the promo card? Is that rare? Happy my wildlife storytelling was ok to add😅

[@Brenda-G]

I am confident you will master the sewing machine. Have fun! Enjoy your videos.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Oh I sure hope so. The lesson I had was a mind blower! Karen and s an awesome teacher and I was so surprised what I did first try. Will show you next video 😊

[@Griffinand3]

What a great video! You are so kind and tender hearted. Thank God for people like you.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

😊Awww, thank you

[@sandraskonieczny746]

Today's video was the best fun ever, thank you Sarah, I excited for you to start sewing on your machine.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Linda_James]

Such a sweet husband to support you in whatever you decide to do ❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Yesssssssss 🥹

[@ECapitalE]

You're hysterical! I so relate

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@conniecrossan4422]

I can't believe I hadn't discovered you before/ Love your work and you are very enabling, though you are also inspiring me to get some of my finishes FINISHED. (My true weakness). Now the weather is cooling off I have a better chance of that, one I finish putting away the gardens. THank you for all your share....hope to go back and watch some of your older you tubes...This was so fun. P.S. Your husbands' comment about your craft room sounds like something my husband would say. My room is above the garage also... By the way, I am from New England also (North Shore Cape Ann). Also I rescued baby lab mice (one of the lab mice had babies and they were going to get "rid" of them). They went home with me....and I had them for 3 or 4 years.....D'artagnan, Porthos, Artemis and Athos.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

What great names! I would’ve so loved to have a pocket mouse but this fragile being terrified me. I felt I didn’t know what to do and thought he was shrinking each hour (no doubt I was simply over tired). Welcome garage dweller! We may be related! Can’t wait for winter and all things inside. Probably have another mowing before winterizing😒 If you’re evah upta Maine drop me a line ❤

[@BarbaraRice-l1z]

Just wandered if you ever thought of using a hard eyeglass case by your chair for thread, needles, and scissors when stitching. That's what I do to keep things away from my cat. They can be found at thrift stores.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼I have a good one I should try❤

[@carols3090]

Great finishes Sarah!

[@JackieAmundson-mv5yg]

I did the as the crow flies that you have and am working on the larger one that says As the crow flies and the The spooky teapot that has a crow on it. About 30 crows come to us for breakfast every morning so I'm doing a lot of stitches with crows in them😊

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

I love stitching birds in general but crows have my heart ❤😊

[@peggymartinez5350]

Thankful you helped the tiny mouse. You gave him a chance. You do lovely finishing and stitching. Did you start your Summer Quaker?

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you❤I did start it!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼I’m on time!! Didn’t get many stitches in but I’m still excited 😊

[@rosalinddurfee5311]

I should have ordered that

[@tinbirdstudios]

❤ the pumpkin finish!

[@deborahgoethe362]

Your crazy!!! Haha! Great job!! What a kind heart!

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

😊 thank you

[@j.a.devanney7523]

All creatures great and small, while I’ve not put any rescues in my bra, I have rescued all sorts things like a snake that a raptor of some sort caught and dropped. The talon had cut it near its tail so off to the vet we went. It got 3 stitches and a shot of antibiotics. I only had to pay for the supplies because the vet was excited to care for something she doesn’t see in her main office. There are many other animal species like lizards, salamanders, frog and toads and so forth. Can’t help it, , you get it, right? BTW all your Halloween stitches are great.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you! I love snakes but every one I’ve brought inside to show hubby gets a thumbs down😅So glad to hear about your rescue! They are so important to our ecosystem ❤I happen to think they’re cute

[@j.a.devanney7523]

I like them but I have to be careful because we do have a species of rattlesnake and this guy had similar markings . I called my husband and he googled and got a box for it. We sent a picture to the vet who positively ID’d it and agreed to treat it. Quite an adventure.

[@maryJohnson-fc5bd]

I think you're wonderful. Would have done the same thing. Love animals, no matter what they are. Even save spiders

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

@@maryJohnson-fc5bd Thank you!❤️Meee tooo! Spiders creep me out but I save every one of them.

[@celinebowman6309]

I love animals too!!👏👏👏

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

❤😊

[@meganmcdonald6695]

Why am I the only one in the family that can use a sewing machine? 😂 I just wing it.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

What’s your secret? What machine is it?😂

[@ECapitalE]

How do you get so much stitching done. Anyone of those would have taken me a year or longer

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

😂These we’re many moons of stitching, many moons

[@kathleensharin9947]

I love watching your videos. This is silly but as I watched you the first thing I thought of was --- that’s a bunch of pillow cases.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

😂But wait there’s more! I have a collection in the attic for finishes to be❤

[@kathleensharin9947]

You have a heart as big as the world.

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

Thank you for that ❤

[@Karen3263]

❤❤❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cyndeestipanovich8956]

❤

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

❤😊

[@ECapitalE]

I understand about mousie

[@kathberger]

🐭❤️

[@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher]

❤oh my heart!

[@jokelly1762]

🐭