Flosstube 9 Home from Hilton Head and packing for a Stitchy trip!

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Thank you for spending time with me today! Excuse the messy behind me as I'm unpacking and repacking!
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[@marthaabstein6046]

I cannot tell your how much I enjoy watching your floss tube. Your voice is so soothing and gentle and sounds like you have been doing this for a long time I share with your variety of different needlework and quilting because they are also my interests. I love your stories that you make a part of your show. Have a great time on your girls' get-away and enjoy your stitchy friends. I wish that I had a group as great as yours sounds. Have fun and celebrate your birthday.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Well your words were a balm to my soul, thank you!! I’m on my stitchy friends getaway right now and I wish for you to find amazing stitchy friends too!! These girls live states away from me and we met at various stitch retreats and became besties!

[@jmsg52]

You seem like the sweetest person, Holly. ❤️ Your voice is so calming as you talk about all of your beautiful projects and your haul. I really enjoy your Flosstubes! Your pictures are great, especially of the children stitching. I remember teaching my children on plastic canvas to make it easier for them. My daughter does not stitch now, but hopefully some day. I love stitching coastal charts. I am working on a couple favorite lighthouses right now. 🏖️

[@hobbiesofholly]

You are so kind to say those things! We started on plastic canvas last year and that was a perfect base!

[@darlenedeondesigns2844]

Sweet video! So lovely that you had all four of your girls with you! Nothing better than family vacations! ❤

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you! You’re so right, we love time together as a family!!

[@junewood3012]

Oh Holly, there are not enough lovely words to describe this video, well, all of your flosstubes are wonderful... I know what church you are talking about in Solon 😊 Have a wonderful time with your stitchy friends AND Happy Birthday 🎈🎂🌸🌹

[@hobbiesofholly]

You are so kind, thank you!!

[@leslieferry8938]

Beautiful stitching ! Love your channel. Trips with the grands are the best. Mine are 3 and 5 and the light of my life. If you ever come to central Ohio visit Cross my Heart or next time you head towards your Cleveland daughter check out the Crafty Ewe. I’m getting ready for knee replacement so I’ve been kitting up some 32 and Aida projects hoping to get lots of stitches in while I recover. Keep the floss tubes coming😊. I turned 60 last September was having a hard time with it but my hubby surprised me with a Disney Cruise with the whole family and it was wonderful. Remember it’s just a number 😊.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh I’m sorry you have surgery coming! I hope your recovery and rehab go smoothly! And I hope you get lots of stitchy time! Grands are my delight! Yours are the perfect ages, such funny things they say and so easy to make memories at those ages! And a Disney cruise? That Husband is a keeper!!

[@shonnagage4875]

I just found you! Will definitely watch you again. And I love that your grandkids stitched with you. Count your blessings!❤

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh thank you for watching! I will absolutely count those blessings, they are such a delight to me!

[@jendickson2201]

I’m with you - I love the look of the Cohana but the Golden Forge are so sharp and pointy. They’re my new fav too. Gotta love a sharp point. Love your floss tube - your room looks like the best place to stitch 😊

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you, I do find much joy in my stitchy space! I’m about to unpack from girl’s trip and make a mess in there 😬. My bff Tam got me the purple Golden Forge for my birthday, isn’t that fun!

[@stitchreadrepeat]

Happy early birthday, Holly! Sounds like an incredible trip to Hilton Head, and I hope your girls trip was fun too ☺ Loved your feedback on all the scissors! I hope you're having a great start to your week. Enjoy your time celebrating two birthdays together with your husband 🥰💜

[@hobbiesofholly]

Caitlin, I’m watching your second episode right this minute! I’m so excited you’re flosstubing #2! Just home from girl’s trip - exhausted but happy!!!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Lovely video, Holly. Loved hearing about your family holiday. I love the times I can be with all my daughters. Wonderful projects. Looking forward to celebrating our birthdays with Florence Mary Dickinson! I stitched on Catharina Adriana Leunissen 1777 by 1884 Stitchery while I watched. I also ordered a pair of the Karen Kay Buckley scissors. I will let you know what I think. Thank you for the scissor segment. ❤

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh I’ve been thinking about you because it’s almost your birthday!! Will you be able to see your girls for a celebration? I have Florence packed to start on my stitchy getaway with friends and I’m leaving today!! I hope you like the scissors! And again, happy birthday, my friend!

[@afreespirit1]

How awesome it must be to have so many grandchildren and to be able to spend time with them. When they're older they'll have wonderful memories of you teaching them things including how to cross stitch. If you don't have any, you should buy some Bohin scissors. They're about the same price as Ginghers, but sharper. Another brand I love are actually intended for people tying flies for fly fishing. I love my Dr. Slick Arrow scissors that I bought on Amazon.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you, those grands are my delight! I hope they’ll recall the many fun times together! I’ll look up those Amazon scissors! I do love the Bohin and Gingher too!

[@marydamico8552]

I so enjoyed your floss tube! It looks likes you had a wonderful time with your family on HHI. It was so nice seeing the pictures of your family and also one of my favorite shops, Needlepoint Junction!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh thank you! We had such a great trip!! I love Needlepoint Junction too!!

[@MichiganStitcher-1944]

It is so good to have you back! Glad you enjoyed your family so much and I hope you also enjoy your stitching retreat! Hugs!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much! I leave today for my stitchy trip and am excited!

[@twotallstitchers]

What a great trip, fun to hear about your adventures with daughters and grands

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you, we had a great time!

[@Merrcraw15]

Enjoyed catching up with you. Your girls are beautiful! So fun that your grands like to stitch. I love the idea of "cousin camp". Hope you have a wonderful birthday month! Take Care and Happy Stitching! 🧵

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hello! Thank you for watching! My girls were so sweet to me!! Cousin camp was thwarted by Covid but we are hoping to do it next week!! Thank you for the birthday wishes!!

[@carolfawcett1297]

Sounds like a perfect vacation! Your daughters are all so beautiful! I’m so jealous of your W stand! I would love one but a bit too pricy for my budget right now! I love seeing your grandchildren stitching! I hope they continue with it! Enjoy your girls retreat! I look forward to hearing all about it!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hi Carol! It was just a wonderful time together, especially having two weeks with the 7 grands I don’t get to see as often! I’m packing up to drive to the stitchy friend get away this morning!

[@joannmckendry3796]

Your flosstube videos feel like a big hug from you to all of us! I'm stitching Mothers Tree for my 9 yr old granddaughter who might appreciate it when she's my age 😅. I have 10 generations of mothers going back to 1700.

[@hobbiesofholly]

You are so sweet! I wish I could give you a big hug for saying that! What a wonderful stitch for your granddaughter!!

[@desireepheister2633]

Such a joy to be with you! Your daughters are just lovely! And how fun to stitch with your grandchildren! Please come back soon and share your fun at the retreat. Blessings!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much! I’m freshly home from my stitchy trip and whew, I’m tired but I’m all the best ways!!

[@Griffinand3]

What an awesome thing having the grandchildren stitch! So glad you had a fun, safe trip! Great video as always!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much!

[@ericaber9083]

I’m so glad that you got to enjoy some time making memories, it looked like everyone was having a wonderful time. Coincidentally I started stitching Vibrant Flowers as I watched your video, I’m doing mine on 36 Thornfield with the NPS called for threads. I’ll be watching for your start 😊 Scissors are also one of my enjoyments, I need to go check out the Lady Liberty ones because the pointier the better. Happy Stitching!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh how fun!! I plan to start mine this week! I can’t even remember what linen I kitted but thornfield will be beautiful!

[@christinaderrico5159]

Your daughters are beautiful! You my dear are quite an enabler 😅 I bought Margaret Doyle immediately after you mentioned it was half off🤣 thank you for another beautiful video ♥️

[@hobbiesofholly]

Yay, I’m so glad you bought Margaret! She’s so sweet, isn’t she? And such a deal! Thank you for your kind words about my daughters. Having grown up daughters who want to spend time with their mom is a blessing I don’t take for granted!

[@christinaderrico5159]

@@hobbiesofholly I am excited about receiving her, yes I feel the same way about my sons 😊

[@lanelles242]

Hi Holly, great seeing you❣️ Sounded like a most wonderful family vacation…what cherished memories you created for all. And stitching as well🥰 Spa day how glorious was that, the photos of your daughters is beautiful. Enjoy your new stitching stand love to hear more what you think in 6 months or so…Happy Birthday Holly wishing you many blessings & much happiness…sounds like a lovely celebration with your husband 💞 Cheers…LaNelle

[@hobbiesofholly]

LaNelle, thank you so much! I hope our grands store away happy memories from our time together! It was so great to focus on them for 2wks! I’m loving the W stand so far but you’re very wise to mention 6mo from now! I’ll let you know!!

[@NDQuilter1]

So gladyou had a wonderful time with your 4 daughter's and grandchildren. Grandchildren are such a blessing. Love your stitching.. Have a greattie at your stitchy gettogether,nothing better!! 😊 ❤ Beautiful daughters

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you! Time with our girls is always special! I’m so excited for stitchy time with friends!

[@needleworkfromthebeehive7520]

Gorgeous stitching space Holly! I want to move in! 😂

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh thank you! It makes me happy to create down there!

[@andreaflannagan557]

Oh how I love your flosstube! I loved hearing about your trip and loved to see your grands stitching ! Have so much fun on your getaway!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much! I hope you’re having great time at The Pink Palace!

[@louiselee8869]

Beautiful family!great flosstube

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you!

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Great Calendar Crate, pretty paint color. I prefer lightweight scissors. The Dove fabric is a nice color. Cool Book. Congrats Roberta. Fun Photos, beautiful family.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much! I understand, Scissors are such a personal preference sometimes! Thanks for your kind words!

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Cute pics of the go's stitching. That sounds like a wonderful family trip. What a great Birthday gift, & great haul! Marilyn

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hi Marilyn! Thank you so much! Our trip was wonderful and I’m so excited to leave today for the stitchy friends trip!

[@MelindaMassey-ci3oe]

Happy to hear Needlepoint Junction on HHI is expanding their cross stitch. We were there in May and there were not a lot of patterns or fabric but all sorts of floss. Will have to plan a trip back, plus I need a fix from One Hot Mama restaurant 😂.

[@hobbiesofholly]

We had One Hot Mama’s while there and it was great! I hope they develop into a shop with a wonderful cross stitch section!!

[@heidilehnig3099]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thanks for joining me!

[@pours1530]

I love watching your videos and hearing about your stitching.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much!

[@cindyrichards6019]

Such a lovely family. You have made some great family memories. Love it! Thank you for sharing all your stitchy goodness.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you, Cindy! We had the best time! I hope my grands remember these times forever!

[@angelasawyer6714]

OMG! My husband is only one day older than me! We’re also only 1 day apart same year, the exception being leap year which adds a day between us LOL

[@hobbiesofholly]

What? That is wild that leap year part 🥰. One set of our grands have both set of grandparents who’s bdays are a day apart!

[@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947]

Holly, Thank you for a great video. It sounds like you had a wonderful time with your family and grandkids. Nothing better than that! Have a great stitching trip. Looking forward to seeing you again in person. Happy stitching. Best, K

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hello, my friend! It really was a wonderful time away with our kids and most the grands! I hope we stitch together again soon!

[@richardallen1391]

I went to Stitch Con for the first time this year. My husband and I visited the Pompeii Exhibition, the William Taft boyhood home and the Underground Railway Museum and they were wonderful. Enjoy your birthday. Thanks Janine

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh I’m so glad you were able to go to all those places! Our one common interest is history so those are our favorite adventures! I hope we will visit them all next week too!!

[@WIPsandKits]

Great work!! I love your projects you’re stitching on! Great work on The Humble Sampler!! XOXO Heidi

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you!! Have you started it? I’m ready for a FT to see what all you’ve been up to, it sounds like you’ve had some fun adventures!

[@sharontesi4273]

The pictures of your grandkids stitching are precious!!!!! Your daughters are all as lovely as you are. Glad you could all get together. It sounds like a wonderful trip!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you! My heart was so full helping those three learn to stitch!

[@sharontesi4273]

@@hobbiesofholly ❤

[@leslieferry8938]

Love your videos ! I’m in central Ohio wish we could have a stitch group together . Getting ready to have knee replacement ( I’ve been in denial to long I’m a young 60 year old 😂 but I’m looking forward to having time off to stitch …… hoping I can 😊) . Trips with the grands are so much fun mine are 5 and a half and 3 and a half ( both boys )and already “ stitching “ on plastic canvas with Nana . If you ever get to the Columbus area check out Cross my heart , or near your Cleveland daughter the Crafty Ewe.

[@Roberta.SABLEStitchers]

I thought I'd commented but am not seeing that now. Sounds life such a fun trip with your family. Those kinds of vacations are the best. Have a wonderful time in your stitching retreat. I believe I sent you an email claiming the giveaway; hopefully you got it!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hi there! I got your email and hope to get your chart out soon, friend!! Thank you so much for watching and supporting!!

[@susandupree5431]

I love the quilt behind you. The colors are so pretty

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you! It was a fun one to make!

[@karenbradley263]

Hello Holly My first time watching!! Love your video and lovely projects.🩷 Karen in WV

[@hobbiesofholly]

Welcome!! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@conniekellett3051]

I loved your video, your girls are just beautiful ❤

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you, they are my joys!

[@christinecrane4864]

💙

[@mariaendermann5056]

Have a happy birthday!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much!

[@kimberwatts]

Wonderful video Holly, you have a beautiful family! I love your idea of painting the calendar and I may just have to paint mine. 😊 Love the color you chose to paint it.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much! They are my delight! I’m really pleased with how the calendar turned out, let me know if you paint yours too!

[@kimberwatts]

@@hobbiesofholly, I sure will let you know. 😊

[@jennywilson5909]

Glad you had a good vacation with your family! Also glad to hear that Needlepoint Junction are expanding their cross stitch selection!! I was very restrained when I was there last September - until they told me they had 20% off everything!!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh 20% off means it’s a law you must stock up! 🥰. I was there once when that was going on too!! Do you eat at Java Burrito next door? It’s a fav of ours!

[@jennywilson5909]

@@hobbiesofholly No we didn’t go there - another one for next time!! To be fair - I was with my friend and the husbands sat in the car - so we were kind of on the clock!! Next time - we’ll leave them at home/in the pool!! It was our first visit to HHI - and we loved it!!

[@hobbiesofholly]

@@jennywilson5909 well I love that you loved it!! It’s our happy place! Which area did you stay?

[@jennywilson5909]

@@hobbiesofholly We stayed at Treetops - and could walk to Coligny Plaza which we loved!!

[@eyvonnebeenstitchin7091]

I always enjoy time with you. Can you tell me where you got the fabric travel case you had your charts in? Beautiful bag! Have fun with your stitchy friends.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hello! I need to go back and rewatch to make sure but I think you might be talking about the bag I made? If so, the pattern is By Annie and called A Place For Everything. I really love it!

[@eyvonnebeenstitchin7091]

@@hobbiesofhollythank you! I am sure that is it. It is a handmade bag.

[@lynnmcbride9116]

Hi Holly, I so enjoy your videos, I am from and live in the great state of South Carolina. Don't feel bad about spending what you did on The Proper Stitch, you have a hard back spiral bound book and I think the ones from the Attic are paperback. ( not sure) . I purchased this book years ago and spent 40.00 on it

[@hobbiesofholly]

Yay for SC! We just love it there, except for the critters. Did I mention we had a snake in the pool? 🫣 thankfully, it was just a baby still nope, not welcomed there!

[@hobbiesofholly]

And thank you for the info on the book! The second copy arrived today and it’s not spiral 🫠 but now I have one of ea and know there is a difference!

[@marciaclifford7107]

I think the binding of the 'The Proper Stitch' is simpler on the edition the Attic has. I think. And Holly, I can't remember how long you will be away, but I do hope you manage to stitch on a third of what you take! Have fun!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh thank you, I think they did mention something about the binding! Do you have the book too? We will be away 5 nights so I have really high hopes of touching all those WIPS and piecing quilt 🥰

[@marciaclifford7107]

@@hobbiesofholly No, I don't have that book - it looks wonderful. However, I do have many different books illustrating stitches. Away for five nights! Have a wonderful time, Holly.

[@clarec6659]

A lovely visit. I’m stitching Annie Belcher 12 days of Christmas stockings,these are adorable. I’ve that book ‘Proper Stitcher’ and an on going sampler. Loved hearing about your time with family and stitching time with grandies. Blessings and happy stitching.

[@Heidi7828]

Finally getting to watch your video and catch up with you! I love that your grandkids were stitching with you! The trip you just got back from sounds like so much fun and so relaxing! I do daycare for a little girl that sounds a lot like your Penelope! She loves all things unicorns, mermaids, pinks, and purples! She will be six in a bout a month! Maybe you mentioned it previously, but how old is Penelope? Can't wait to hear bout your stitchy trip! Happy Birthday!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh thank you! It was so special that the grands wanted to stitch!! Penny is also 6! That girl has plenty of spunk and sass, just as she should!! She just had her mommy send me a pic of her new kitty earrings 🥰

[@Heidi7828]

@hobbiesofholly That sounds so much like my little daycare sweetheart too! She has just been able to change her earrings after getting her ears pierced and she is very excited that I bought us some matching earrings! She insists on pictures together when we match! She just lost her first tooth last week and insisted on pictures as well! Such a fun age!

[@beejayem42]

🐨👍

[@jonij794]

We share a birthday! Hope you enjoy yours.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Really? That’s so fun! Happy birthday!!!

[@charlotteburkhardt4903]

Loved you did Strawberry Fields on your calendar. I have that piece, but never put anything on it. Would you share what fabric and count you used to make it fit so beautifully. Love your videos!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh thank you! I was so excited to match up a finish with a wood piece that needed a purpose! I just looked it up and it’s on a piece of 37ct Legacy. Hope that helps!

[@jeanlea7165]

I so enjoyed your FlossTube … and Happy Birthday! It’s such a privilege to celebrate another birthday, so enjoy! One question: What linen color and thread color are you using for Kathy Barrick’s “AH to EE” … it’s very lovely.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you so much! The linen is Lakeside Cedar River and I’m using 100.3 number 576. You’re exactly right, birthdays are an honor!!

[@brendatomlinson7708]

Have to tell you….I went into Stitcher’s Paradise on our Las Vegas trip and asked for Peacorn.🤦🏻‍♀️ I could not for the life of me remember the design or designer untiI I pulled my phone out and looked it up. Peacorn is just stuck in my head now! Sadly, they did not have it.

[@hobbiesofholly]

That is so me!! Even when I try, it still comes out Peacorn! I hope you find it soon because it’s such fun!

[@AllisonNorris13]

Hello beautiful friend! 💟☮️

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hello 😊 I miss your face!

[@lynnetteellison1881]

Just wanted to give you a heads up that the stitch count in the front of the PEACORN chart is incorrect, at least on my copy it showed 320 X 340. The stitch count in the chart appears is correct at 351 X 316. I love this chart also.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you for letting me know!! That makes me glad I restarted it yet again on huge fabric but maybe I shouldn’t have cut it down yet! Hopefully, I have left myself enough space!

[@juliannekarman1524]

What a beautiful family!!! Vacations with family are awesome!! Do you know where in PA Kitten Stitcher is moving?! I live in SW PA - my closest LNS is a little over 2 hrs away - was hoping she would open an LNS closer to me!!! Lol .. Thank you Happy Retreat with your friends.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you! Our vacation was perfect! Well, except for all the strep throat, did I mention that on the video? 😜. I can’t remember if she said where in PA but I think I recall she will not be opening a physical store.

[@juliannekarman1524]

@@hobbiesofholly Thank you

[@pours1530]

Love your videos. I have a question about your large stitching storage bag. What type of bag is that? It looks so nice for traveling.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hello! I think you might be talking about my A Place For Everything Bag (if it was the lighter blue bag). The pattern is By Annie and I made it myself. I think there are a few bag makers out there who will custom make them as well!

[@kathystrickland2849]

Love your videos and your stitching. How and where do I find those kits from Kitten Stitcher?

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hello! It looks like her shop is closed until tomorrow but I found them under her clearance or sale section! They are really lovely!

[@EnchantingStitching9697]

💕🧚‍♀️

[@dreamalewis2805]

I just love watching you. I found you and I went back and binge watch all of them ! I like to stitch. I have two questions. How old is Graham and on the peacock? Are you doing one or two threads . And I’ve got all your girls messed up. I’d have to go back and watch it all, (which I don’t care to do) if you can tell me their names which grandchildren to them and where they live😬😬

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hello! Thank you for watching them all, you’re so sweet! Graham is 3.5 One daughter and her family live near Indy and another lives near Cleveland!

[@lisayantek8867]

Hi..what is name of cross stitch store that is moving and has online sale? Love your flosstube!

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you for watching!! Kitten Stitcher is moving and her a sale or clearance section! Check her out!

[@sharonkenshalo831]

Been watching this video and was wondering if you have tried Tula Pink’s god good small pair of scissors that are good clip close to fabric I’ve tried that I like and not expensive. 13:29 13:33

[@hobbiesofholly]

You know, I have them and love to snip threads while at my sewing machine but haven’t tried for stitching! I love all the Tula notions!

[@jenniferblubaugh]

What’s the name of the stand you received for your birthday? I’m looking for something to help with my shoulder….

[@hobbiesofholly]

Hello! Husband bought me the Oak from W Stand! I also have and enjoy the Potoky for a better price point but a few less bells and whistles. And Hobby House posted they have some in stock a few days ago!

[@Sandra-yl4sk]

Where did you get the vera soie kit?

[@hobbiesofholly]

I got it from Kitten Stitcher sale section!

[@stitchingbettynos]

Sorry. Too many ads. Love the stitching though!.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Oh I wish that was something I would control! I hope you’ll try again someday!