Flosstube #89--2022 Plans, My Rotation, ONE Finish, and current WIPs.

[@allmytinywondersnursery180]

you are so organized it is scary. your catherine theron piece is simply gorgeous.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You :)

[@karendavis-macon9658]

Hey Brenda...it is ALWAYS my pleasure to visit with you!! I may not always comment, but I am watching!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERYDAY IN 2022!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Karen!!! I love hearing from you, have a fabulous day!!!

[@kathyfoster6507]

Catching up today on older Flosstubes…I love how they are there when I am ready to watch. Thanks for sharing your projects and your organization. It helps to see how other people keep track of what they are working on/ how they choose what to do every week/month. Your stitching is beautiful! So now, I’ll watch your next videos and see how much progress you’ve made.😀

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Kathy! I so agree about Flosstube, always there when you have a few minutes :)

[@angelakopecky888]

I love to look at the wall behind you, as well as you, and what you are stitching. You have completed many beautiful, beautiful projects!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Angela :)

[@elizabethford7263]

Your plans are so organized and your pieces are always beautiful. Just the inspiration I need🌞 The timing on this was perfect too and I'm sitting at the hospital all day while my daughter has an assessment. I brought 2 little WIPs to occupy me, and your calming voice to accompany me.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Elizabeth, I am so glad I could keep you company at the hospital. Not a fun place to be, so I'm glad you had stitching to bring some peace :)

[@jackietrembley9827]

I love to hear about your plans and how you stay organized! You’re an inspiration!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Jackie!!

[@urbanstylejantine810]

I think stitching that red (and white) border on shine on definitely makes the piece more finished and a smart idea!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!! I really like how it turned out :)

[@deehansen5490]

Loved hearing your plans and how you organize what your are stitching each week/month! You are so organized! Have a great week or two!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Dee!

[@arlettehampele2379]

It is the first time I see a pattern by Isabelle Haccourt Vautier in a flosstube video. She is my favourite designer, but as most of her samplers are in French, they are not popular abroad. Although I am not really a sampler person. I have done 3 by her and have 2 more on the go. Your work is beautiful. Always enjoy looking at everything you do.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hello Arlette! Ohhhhh, I bet the ones you have stitched are gorgeous. I love her designs as well :)

[@BlackRibbonStitchStudio]

Great visit, Brenda! Always a joy! 💝

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Denise!!!! Always wonderful to hear from you! I watch most of your videos, but don't take the time to comment, so sorry!!! But I truly enjoy them :)

[@charj57]

Love ‘My Peaceable Kingdom’ so pretty!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!

[@cherylmarch9293]

Wow! You get a lot done in a week. You have a good schedule. I make a schedule, then life happens or I change my schedule and then that blows that schedule all to pieces. Right now, I’m stitching on a modern folk embroidery piece and I’m being monogamous with it. Thank you for sharing this video with all of us. I always enjoy what you work on. You have a lovely week.

[@Croppermom17]

I am really impressed that she seems to be able to stick to her schedule. I admire that - as I start yet another project! Lol

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Cheryl!!! My brain enjoys the schedule and organizing part of it. But you should stitch the way that makes you happy!!! I think any stitching done in a day is fabulous, it does not need to be part of an organized plan. MFE patterns are so lovely, enjoy every stitch :)

[@Handworkmaniac]

Laura, LOL, I love to start things spontaneously as well!! Some days I am totally off the schedule. Most days my brain enjoys being on the schedule, but I also have days where I just stitch on what I want and don't worry about the schedule :)

[@margaretbaker623]

Thank you for the tips and tricks. Could you please consider doing a video of you stitching for half an hour? Your stitches look so neat, I'd love to watch how you work. You needn't talk unless you felt like it! 🤗 I love stitch-with-me videos.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You :) I have thought about it a few times. Maybe in the summer :)

[@soapymargherita]

I find your videos so relaxing. Love your stripey/square-y trees

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!! :)

[@HyggeStitcher]

Hello Brenda!! 👋 I enjoyed your video today while stitching and enjoying a cup of coffee. Thank you for making great content and for keeping me company!! - Samantha

[@Handworkmaniac]

You are very welcome, have a lovely day :)

[@Pheasant-wy3cg]

Love your organisation and how you rotate everything 😀all your wips are looking gorgeous x

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love your finish and your progress on your wips. You are so organized, wow! Happy stitching!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Karin :)

[@ThreadtheNeedleStitchery]

I love country French rain linen, it's one of my favorite colors. ❄️☃️❄️

[@Handworkmaniac]

I think this is the first time I have stitched on it, it is lovely!!

[@jansfrontporch5512]

I really appreciate your method of keeping track of wips, finishes, and daily stitches. Your work is beautiful. Thank you!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Jan! I am glad it was helpful :)

[@kathyadams5294]

You have great stitching organization. In 2021 I did WIPGO for the first time and got a blackout. I was happy with that, and carried only 8 projects forward. This year I made a WIPGO board, but already changed one of my squares for a new start. I have a good amount of time to stitch, being retired, but I get caught up in watching too many Flosstubes. Right now I want to do too many new things, and will have to make a real effort to keep up with the older WIPS. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Kathy! Wow, a blackout is pretty impressive! I totally understand about being retired. Although I can only dream about it now, lol. But when I have a few days off, I tend to wander around doing nothing and getting distracted by so many things and before I know it, it is late afternoon!!! :)

[@janettedodd1790]

Looking forward to another great year of progress Brenda. 👏🏻😊👏🏻

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Janette!!

[@craftycreativeclare5424]

I'm impressed by your level of organisation! xx

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You :)

[@ChristyHunter]

You are so organized! I appreciate you sharing all about your schedule. It was very interesting to me. I only have 2 WIPS going and it's enough for me as I do quite a bit of other hobbies. Your magnet board is a great idea. My husband is manager and his last company he used the same sort of method to manage employees in different cities. Enjoyed the video. Your detailed stitching projects amaze me.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Christy! I love that magnet board, sounds like it works great in the business world as well :)

[@empm1330]

Brenda I love the progress you are making on cross stitching. Your Shine On is stunning and beautiful love the colors. I have some sulky threads and have not used them but I will be using them sometime this year. You are a very talented lady and I love watching your channel. I have a few that you have shown on my wishlist and maybe get a few patterns this year. I do a lot of Stoney Creek patterns (I have a ton of old and new books) and I have a lot of British magazines and Dimension kits that I want to get some started this year. I want to stitch everything (sound familiar). I am still watching your old videos and I am enjoying them very much. Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless Pat

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Pat!!

[@crossstitchantiquesbykathl7621]

Beautiful work!! Especially thrilled to see the Band of Roses come alive ❤️

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hello Kathleen!!! I am excited it is back in my rotation and will get some quality time in it. It is a gorgeous sampler.

[@debradixon8237]

Is boss daughter going to have an intervention about your wip debt? 🤣🤣 I’m really enjoying Marie’s Flosstube, but tell boss daughter she needs to make a cameo we haven’t seen her in a while.

[@Croppermom17]

Boss daughter and bossy daughter… a Mother-daughter floss tube reunion. I bet we’re not the only ones that would love to see them all together again!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Debra! Yes, she is going to have to do an intervention, lol!!! Catherine is busy with other hobbies right now, but I will tell her you miss her :)

[@Handworkmaniac]

Laura, we will have to work on that!!! Getting us all together with someone to keep an eye on the kids is very hard these days :)

[@cathyborgelt4348]

Thanks for sharing! I must admit it boggles my mind. Every time I try to get organized about anything it lasts a very short time and then it is out the window! I admire your organizational abilities! Good luck in 2022! ☘️☘️🍀🍀

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Cathy! Organizing makes my brain happy, and gives me something to do at work or when I am stuck somewhere where I can't stitch. But if organizing doesn't make you happy, then don't do it, lol!! Do what makes you happy :)

[@gleehanson4775]

Wow, you really get a lot of stitching done! New subscriber here, think I'm going to do some "catching up" while I stitch today😁

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Glee! I hope you get a lot of great stitching done while you "catch up" LOL.

[@traceyhacking7109]

You inspired me!! I ordered the 2022 Needle work press calendar to record my projects, my 1 WIP, everything. Hopefully if I hold my self accountable, I'll get more done. Till we thaw out down here, I intend to stitch!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Yay!! Great way to spend the winter months :)

[@BuckeyeCrossStitcher]

Thanks for sharing your organization 🙂 I'm always curious how other stitches manage their projects.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Ellen :) I love those kind of videos too!

[@julieharden158]

I love how organised you are, and how you go about it. Thanks for explaining wip go, I think I might try it next year. Your Autumn piece is beautiful and so is your not lost one. I really love it. Can’t wait to see how you go in the New Year with your plans. Love and blessings x

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Julie!!

[@mrsbobbinlacer]

Thank you for the video, I always enjoy your videos so much they give me such ideas that I probably will never get to do but I love to dream.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!! Sometimes dreaming is just as much fun as the doing :)

[@christinevh1348]

I like how you added the red border on Shine on.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Christine! I love how it turned out :)

[@christinesouthard2350]

Thank you for your video. Great progress on tour WIPS. That Autumn Lane Stitchery piece is WOW!! It was interesting listening to your planning of your week stitching. I've found I can't do that, I balk at stitching on a schedule. I mostly stick my hand in my huge WIP basket and that's what I stitch, or start something new. I've also found once I've picked up that WIP, I'm likely to just work on it until I finish. Works for me! Take care and happy stitching!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Christine! I totally understand that different personalities enjoy different ways to stitch. I am all about stitching the way that makes you happy :) If my husband was a stitcher, he would totally hate a schedule as well. Have a lovely stitching day!!

[@lynettedavies3164]

I love the way you organise your stitching and it obviously works because you make such good progress on your projects. I should take a leaf out of your book! At least I’ve joined WIPGO for the first time this year so that’s a good start!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Lynette! I have really enjoyed WipGo, it helps me focus on a few main WIPs each month and make some good progress. I hope you enjoy it as well :)

[@megastitches]

Wow interesting way to stay organized!!! Loving all the wips like always 😊

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Milka!!!!! Thank You :)

[@sewwhatstitcher]

Your finish is beautiful and that piece in the scroll frame..oh..my...word...gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing your weekly schedule!! Always enjoy spending time with you as you share stitching. 🙂

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!

[@KatTalks]

Beautiful work as always! I love seeing the way you plan and your rotation as it evolves over time! We are definitely different in that regard - I need time to ramp up on a piece before I find my groove, so I tend to work on something for 5 or 6 days at a time - but that's what makes it all so interesting, right? I also love that you put stickers in your day book - gotta do whatever it takes to make ourselves smile, right? I'm 100% behind this initiative :D Lovely to spend time with you today, hope you're keeping well and not too busy! Love, Kat

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Kat!! So wonderful to hear from you :) You are right, we definitely need to stitch the way that makes us happy!!! And yes, more stickers make me happy, lol!!! My husband thinks I am crazy to be playing with stickers at my age. But like you, I am 100% behind anything that brings me joy :) I totally understand needing to spend 5-6 days to get ramped up on a project. That is a great way to do it :)

[@diannemunday1882]

Hi Brenda, really look forward to each of your videos, I find your projects so inspiring and your stitching is beautiful. I absolutely love the Autumn Towne pattern, so much so that I have just ordered the pattern, a fabric and threads and cannot wait to get started. I found it really interesting on how you stitched the big tree and loved the effect it gave so will probably stitch all the trees like that using the called for variegated flosses together with your suggestion of substituting DMC 740. I will have to stitch 2 over 2 as I have chosen a weeks dye works 30 count linen in the colour way guacamole as unable to source recommended fabric in United Kingdom. Thank you for all your tips they are so helpful.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Ohhh, it is going to be so pretty, so glad I could enable you, lol!! :)

[@amyjaworski1768]

Great ideas for organization, just ordered my Book of Days for 2022.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Amy! I am loving mine :)

[@pattimiller421]

Happy new year. I really enjoy how you explain your board periodically. It is inspiring and your WIPs look so good. I hope you're enjoying the new year. Thanks for sharing your time with us.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Patti! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@debbiek4559]

You are so organized! I always enjoy seeing your projects. They are all gorgeous! 😍

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Debbie!

[@SylviaW2022]

And I thought I was organized. I do not compare to you ;-) I have a planner and a bullet journal. I eagerly await the end of the month because I love planning my stitching projects for the following month. And then I joined several challenge groups on FB last year, so I now plan my stitching around challenges - some yearly and monthly, and some are weekly with no early notice. I love the mix of longer term plans, with monthly, and with the surprise of the weeklies. We share so many projects in common. And I'm a teacher... Always, always enjoy your videos. Happy 2022.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Sylvia!! Yes, it sounds like our brains work the same. I also love the "planning and organizing" part of the stitching and truly enjoy making the plan for the next month. And yes, I also love the yearly, monthly, and weekly goals. And some surprises from the challenge groups or other activities. I soooo respect teachers, you have all of my empathy right now. Know that you are making a difference in the lives of so many children who are struggling right now. I feel like half of our school right now does not have a nurturing home life at the moment. The parents are under so much stress they are not being great parents. So the parenting and nurturing ends up happening at the school. You are wonderful :)

[@TheBridgeBookclub]

Beautiful stitching as always, I always love to see your progress. 😍😄❄️

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Gracie!

[@jamjams_9678]

Happy new year! Hope having a good part of the month.. take care

[@Handworkmaniac]

thank You Jamie!!! You too!

[@jacquelineboyd1269]

Loved your video. I know I'm late.....but life....uuuugggghhhhh! See you next time

[@Handworkmaniac]

No worries!! :) Thank You

[@amywyckhouse]

Love your magnetic board. Sounds like a great way to plan for visual learners that isn't as time consuming as pencil/paper!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Amy! It is definitely a great tactile way to organize, without having to write.

[@audreyh7504]

Funny coincidence, my mum told me she would stitch the marquoire rouge earlier today 😀

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Audrey! That is a crazy coincidence!! LOL

[@stitchingbytheriver8666]

Enjoyed the update. Thanks for sharing everything, including your plans.

[@Handworkmaniac]

You are welcome!

[@kathiep.7734]

Love your peaceable kingdom,autumn town and the garden ones! Nice amount to work with! Always love to see your videos! I like the way you explain how and what you are doing!,!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Kathie!

[@crossstitchingwithmildred]

I love the way you organize your stitching! And great to see the progress 😀

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Mildred!

[@gcarr1089]

Love how you organise your stitching. I tend to do a few pieces a year and work on whichever one that calls to me lol. I tend to get 2 or 3 finishes done but I don't spend as much time on them as you do but that's life we woman never stop. I'm in awe of how many you have on the go they would put me into a panic 🤯 lol I'm truly impressed with your works and can't wait to see your updates thanks for posting your videos

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You! I think the way you stitch is fabulous too. Definitely do it the way that makes you happy :) I enjoy the process of organizing, and it gives me something fun to do when I am stuck somewhere where I can't stitch. And yes, I totally understand, we women never stop!! LOL

[@jeanneantha2832]

Beautiful work. I like your stitching schedule, it would help you get things finished. Skipping all over the place frustrates me!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Jeanne! My brain loves having a schedule, but I know everyone is not the same :) Any stitching is good stitching, right? :)

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗 Everything looks so nice Brenda! Take care.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Carlene!

[@sharonwurm4382]

Oh great idea on the 4x4 squares for the big tree in Autumn Towne! I’m soooo behind on Kingdom of Books! Your stitching is lovely and I loved hearing your planning process. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Sharon!!!

[@melissahill8565]

!I love the 4x4 technique! That effect is so beautiful! I am doing it on my Autumn Town and calling it the the Brenda method!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

LOL, you are cracking me up!! So glad it was helpful Melissa :)

[@melissahill8565]

@@Handworkmaniac I was telling mom about it and she said to call it the BrendaM method. Either works, but I guess this narrows it down to ensure the right Brenda!! lol!! Still good method!!

[@connieverbeck1110]

You are amazing. Thx for sharing!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Connie!

[@mrsmiggins6435]

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit with you Brenda,as always😁. Happy 2022, wishing it to be a Healthy and Happy one with plenty of stitches😃. I love your organisation, I forget what I do five minutes after I start lol. I did start Cheese Delivery by Chris Dunn on 25th and did around 5,000 stitches but restarting it today. The fabric was gridded at 20st sq. but of course the pattern was 10 STS. sq. and I just couldn't concentrate so have decided to try on a different fabric. Hope you and your family are all well. Stay safe and see you in the future 🤗

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hello Angela!!! Wow, 5,000 stitches since the 25th is a great amount! And I'm glad you figured out that the fabric was making it not fun, and you restarted it. I am always in favor of fixing whatever is driving you crazy about it :)

[@mrsmiggins6435]

The only reason I can stitch a good amount is because I can't work so have plenty of time😃. Stay safe🤗

[@traceyhacking7109]

HOW do you manage? Working, family, housework, stitching AND all your calendar keeping, lists, and recording everything? I'm tired for you!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Tracey! LOL, so sorry to make you tired!! Life does make me very tired every day, but I try to carve out as much stitching time as I can each day so I can recharge :)

[@susanmarit5365]

Brenda would you please give me that border of shine on ? I really like it. Love your finish. Happy stitching and stay safe.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Susan! If you will email me at [e-mail] I will send you a close up picture of the border :)

[@erniejofo]

I really like Sulky and have completed few smalls, including Twelve days of Christmas and I like the coverage and using one strand. Im not real precious about coverage tho' as i sometimes like a lighter coverage. I have also tried some cosmos but don't think I would convert from DMC.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Ernie!! I love working with Sulky as well :)

[@martinaschur7448]

Hi Brenda, your german is really good 👏😁

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Martina! I have to smile because I don't know any German, but my son taught me how to say the name of the pattern and the name of the company. He spent two years in Germany and speaks great German. I told him what you said, it made him smile :)

[@maryannjohnson5410]

Thanks for sharing. I'm also doing wipgo. I'm also doing a 100 days of Haed challenge. I'm getting a lot of progress on that but not on other things. I find it hard to switch projects when I'm already started on one.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Mary Ann! I know what you mean about getting stuck on one thing. When I get focused on one goal it is hard to work on anything else. 100 days of HAED is amazing!

[@maryannjohnson5410]

@@Handworkmaniac I should get a lot done on my Haeds if I can keep it up.

[@jimtriller5556]

I really enjoy your floss tube videos. Thanks for taking the time to do them. If you get a chance, would you let me know how you attach fabric strips across the ends of your project (to lengthen for a roller frame?) Does the fabric strip have to be sewn perfectly to the grain of the linen? Thanks..

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hello!! I just use my sewing machine to attach the fabric. I try to make it as straight as I can, but I don't think it matters if it does not match the grain exactly :)

[@susanmoore6794]

Glad I not the only one I have 30 whips 4 are HAEDS

[@Handworkmaniac]

LOL, I think we are in good company :)

[@cathybehle-ernst5796]

Brenda - I just ordered "Kingdom of Books" - ask me if I'm excited? Xo

[@Handworkmaniac]

LOL, yay!!!! I hope you enjoy stitching it as much as I have :)

[@Croppermom17]

Thank you Brenda for sharing another great video. I’m just gob-smacked over your Lost No More - it’s so beautiful and I think will be absolutely stunning when completed and framed. Had to laugh again about your “prison” category. I’m genuinely wondering what crime is committed by your cross stitch projects to end up in the “slammer”? Is it the same as time out? Regardless, was happy to see you currently have no prisoners there! Happy New Year!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Laura!! You are cracking me up. Let's see . . . to end up in the slammer a piece has to make me so frustrated that I don't want to see it for at least six months, lol!!! So yes, just like a time out. My brother Walter and his wife coined the term "Craft prison" and it always makes me laugh.

[@brendarobinson8836]

I like your schedule. I keep thinking to do one. But I'm not good at staying with it

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Brenda! The schedule and organizing makes my brain happy. But you should stitch the way that makes you happy!

[@susanmoore6794]

I'm doing winter too

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Susan, yay!!!!! I need to get mine out and work on it!

[@susanmoore6794]

@@Handworkmaniac I have reached letter N snowman

[@barbarahaynes7036]

Love your work! Don't you find it frustrating though to have so many unfinished? Or is it more of a challenge for you? 🙂

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Barbara!! I think I do love the challenge of it :)

[@judyl9532]

Beautiful stitching! Love the Peaceable Kingdom and Autumn Town has such beautiful colours. You really do get so much accomplished , I like that you shared your stitching time organization with us. What scroll rods do you use? Happy 2022!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Judy!! I use the lockscroll system by Artisan Designs :)

[@judyl9532]

@@Handworkmaniac thank you

[@Дневниктворческойрукодельницы]

Hello from Russia! I watch your video with pleasure. How many years have you been embroidering all of that?

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hello in Russia! Wow, I have always wanted to visit Russia :) I have been embroidering since I was 17 years old, and I am 56 years old now.

[@Дневниктворческойрукодельницы]

@@Handworkmaniac wow, you embroider almost all my life))) I'm shocked. It is very cool! Come visit Russia, everything is not the way it is shown on American television

[@amberharper3166]

For Shine On, did you use one or two strands of the Sulky thread on the 18 count?

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Amber! I just used 1 strand :)

[@nadinemicoleau8799]

I am looking for a sample of different cross stitch count fabrics. Do you have any ideas?

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Nadine! No, I am afraid I don't. Sometimes my local needlework store (The Craft Center of Fine Stitchery) has a variety of small cuts packaged up together.

[@Manyanababy]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!

[@danieladrecsan8347]

🦋🌻

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You :)

[@megastitches]

😊😍😊😊😊

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Milka!

[@RMWright]

🎶💜💜

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Rachel!