Flosstube 91 All About The Blues

[@MicStitchesinIndiana]

I am in the same camp regarding baby showers/wedding showers. I usually politely decline my invite and make up for it with a great gift. So a win-win for all! 😊

[@theblueflower2115]

I have to say, it was the most comfortable shower I've attended. It was basically a big family gathering (but with lots of smaller areas to talk with a few people at a time) with excellent food. ❤️

[@susanlusk9584]

Love the blue bee and blue sampler. Blue is my favorite calming color.

[@KellyGreen-io8js]

Fascinating to hear about the blue bee!

[@maryleelaird8708]

Blue is my favorite color.

[@lisadonmez9552]

Insects are amazing! Thanks for going down the rabbit hole and sharing your research! The name blue orchard mason bee is such a cool name. Yes baby showers are stressful.

[@dianemckoon7808]

Love the info on the Bees... I love Bees❤ Thanks for sharing 😃

[@theblueflower2115]

Thank you so much for joining me! ❤️

[@krnodil]

Thank you for another fun and informative flosstube - blue shades are my favorite

[@theblueflower2115]

Thank you for joining me! ❤️

[@lindaspost2533]

How interesting a blue bee. I have never seen one. They are beautiful. It’s been a long time since I have been to a baby shower but I remember being nervous not knowing everyone and what to expect. Im sure there will be others attending that feel the same way. Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching love the puppies 🧵🪡✂️🧵

[@theblueflower2115]

It's been a real revelation to read these comments and recognize that I'm far from the only one who struggles with this! If only there was a dog at every party I'd do much better. 🤣 But I'll be sure to give the pups some extra love from you. ❤️

[@jwascher]

Blue is such a lovely color. I think it always takes over the color palate. Maybe it is because I love it so much. Thanks for always such an informative flosstube. Look forward to each visit with you. Never miss a one! Bonnie

[@theblueflower2115]

It really is such a lovely color, and there are so many appealing shades of blue - one for every mood! ❤️❤️

[@BusyMagnaBee]

I love The World Around and the fascinating info you share with us … like the BLUE bees.

[@theblueflower2115]

Thank you! ❤️

[@melissa.lilred]

Hi Janine, I love that blue bee and the facts about it's lifecycle are so interesting. I'm happy to hear you had some stitchy time 😊 it still feels like spring in the UK. I don't mind baby showers, I only go to them if I know a few people so it'll be easier to make conversation. 😊

[@LauraLawsCraftCorner]

Blue is one of my favorite colors

[@cherylmarch9293]

Well, I hope you had a good time at the shower! If it’s someone I’m closer too, they are more enjoyable. I enjoyed hearing about these blue bees 🐝. Blue seems to be my favorite color this year.

[@theblueflower2115]

Blue is such a beautiful color, isn't it? And there are so many lovely shades to appreciate. ❤️

[@cherylmarch9293]

@@theblueflower2115 yes,there sure is!

[@sharonpatnode454]

Summertime makes me blue…..love rainy days…….great video

[@theblueflower2115]

I do love the rain as well - and we're actually having clouds today! Such a treat. 🤣❤️

[@thesingingxstitcher]

Thank you as always for your FlossTube and giving us some info on your local bees ❤ We have beautiful blue banded bees here in Brisbane Australia that regularly visit our garden, and I admit that I encourage the plants that they like to visit. They especially love basil flowers!

[@theblueflower2115]

Basil - what a surprise! I don't think any will make it as far as my garden, but I have an absolute bounty of basil growing so I'll keep my eyes peeled for other pollinators. I'd love to visit Australia some day and get to see all your lovely plants and animals in person. ❤️

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

That cream is what my doctor prescribed for me for my exceptionally dry skin on my tummy. Yep, it works and it works fast.

[@LauraLawsCraftCorner]

Very interesting about these mason bees. Thank you for sharing

[@ericaber9083]

The bee info was cool, I had no idea blue bees existed. The pups at the end were a joy.

[@theblueflower2115]

Thank you so much! We really love the pups and it's a treat to share them with you. ❤️

[@sharonrobinson9958]

Thank you for the very interesting information on Mason Bees. I love seeing the puppies. About baby showers, I really dread any type of showers. I am very introverted so the mingling is somewhat painful. Then the worrying if they are going to like or need my present. I don’t mind paying or buying the gift. I love celebrating the new life & thankful for every baby! I hope you have a fabulous week with lots of blue skies, sunshine, & fun stitching!!💖✨💝💐

[@theblueflower2115]

It's hard for us introverts, isn't it? But we keep trying and learning, right? ❤️❤️

[@sharonrobinson9958]

Yes, I keep trying & going! I hope you had a lovely time. I sometimes do enjoy it. I try to focus on how important it is to that person.🥰❤️

[@theblueflower2115]

@@sharonrobinson9958 It was the best shower I've been to. The games were volunteer only and it was a large group scattered throughout the house so I could always find a quiet spot to sit and watch.

[@susannbreedlove2510]

I am really enjoying the In Praise of Pollinators stitch (SAL with LaLaDee Stitches). It has been very educational! The blue and brown palate is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Very soothing and pretty.

[@theblueflower2115]

I just caught up on her videos - such a delight! I felt bad that I hadn't kept better notes while I was working on the design, but she's teaching me lots of new things. 🤣❤️

[@arleencurry]

Blue is my favorite color. Nice video.

[@theblueflower2115]

Thank you! ❤️

[@elizabethwestlake8896]

Thanks so much for fascinating bee info, it was all new to me. Baby showers can be anxiety factories! I especially dislike the silly games. The redeeming part is all the cute tiny clothes.

[@theblueflower2115]

The games are tricky, although the one I just attended had actually straightforward games (baby term bingo, etc.) and they were for volunteers only so that was nice. ❤️

[@debanderson1075]

Thank you for another great flosstube !!. I do not mind attending showers, but my daughter absolutely dislikes them. She goes ... but it is far from her favorite way to spend a afternoon. Blue is my all time favorite color and I am trying to do a wall of Blue stitching. Trying meaning getting items stitched so they eventually hang there. Love the pup video at the end.

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh I love the idea of a blue stitching wall! I've seen people do it with red stitching, but red just isn't my favorite. But blue... maybe I need to design something more traditional in blue threads. ❤️

[@valeriebayer2416]

Hello! You know, you are not late with spring stitching until after the solstice (June 21). 😉 So, allow yourself more grace. 🤗 Mason bees, cool!! Very happy you have those little gems in your garden. Bee apartments--- love it! And so organized by gender. Amazing! Wish I saw them in my yard. Thrilled you are coming to MT!!!!!! Thx for the video.

[@theblueflower2115]

I need the grace, for sure! I still haven't finished that last motif, because I got sucked in to a model but I might take time tonight just to get it done officially. And I'm SO excited to see you in MT - the model is back and I hope you're going to like it. ❤️

[@janetesser6929]

Oh, it is so much easier to go to a cross stitch store and sit and stitch with strangers than a baby or bridal shower. I love the flowers that you showed. They remind me of the Texas Blue Bonnets. (Those were a little more purple and taller)

[@theblueflower2115]

They are similar to blue bonnets. I actually put in some blue bonnet seeds this year, so I'm keeping everything crossed that they'll actually grow. It's hard to find the plants here so seeds are my best bet. ❤️

[@dawnboseneiler3034]

The blue mason bee is another example of your beautiful pollinators! Currently stitching it! Just attended my daughter’s first baby shower, so not a typical one, it was lovely. I think the stress is on the host, who wants to make it perfect. Which is a tall order. I do enjoy games but I’m competitive that way, haha! It’s always fine to opt out of the games. Enjoy the food!

[@theblueflower2115]

That would absolutely be a tall order! Any entertaining can be stressful, but one with so many photographs has a higher set of expectations, I think. And this was the first shower I attended where the games were for volunteers only - it makes such a difference! 🤣❤️

[@diannekosboth2700]

You are not alone re: showers. As I look at other comments, there are many of us that would rather not attend them. It’s the games that are played that throw me. But, lots of people love to go to them It seems. Great info on the blue mason bees. The world of nature is astounding.

[@theblueflower2115]

It's always the games, right? And actually this one was the best I've been to in that regard. The games were very relaxed and volunteer only. ❤️

[@pkpenn]

No worries--summer doesn't officially get here until 21 June! You have time! Adorable

[@theblueflower2115]

Whew - I need the extra time! I'm down to the last motif and I can't wait to move on to the next season. ❤️

[@susanbarnes1385]

I do try to avoid shower parties of any kind at all costs. lol. Very awkward. The blue bees are beautiful and fascinating. Eucerin is a fantastic product. Happy stitching.

[@theblueflower2115]

I have to say, it was the most comfortable shower I've been to - and the games were volunteer only! 🤣 And it's a pleasure to meet another Eucerin fan. ❤️

[@susanacevedo3552]

HiJeanine…so interesting to learn about blue bees….the world around is fabulous…happy stitching Cheers!

[@theblueflower2115]

It really is! I know I'm just scratching the surface, but there's so much still to learn. ❤️

[@lindadulin174]

Hello Janine, How lucky You are to be able to work In Your garden, we have been absolutely inundated with rain here in East Texas!!! I haven't checked the rain gage yet but it wouldn't surprise me if it says that we have had 3 - 5 inches in the past week!! I swear I wish I was a duck as all this rain has upset my MS and Arthritis, leaving me feeling quite sore and in quite a blue funk. Your stitching us really lovely and inspiring. Take care, have a great 2 weeks and GOD BLESS. Linda

[@theblueflower2115]

I think we'll be desperate for rain here soon enough, but I'm so sorry it's giving you so much pain right now! Hopefully this heat dome will break and give you some relief. ❤️❤️

[@cherylportnoy398]

I have a love/hate relationship with showers. I love watching the mama or bride open her gifts and be celebrated. I hate trying to make small talk with people I don’t know. Raise your hand if you are introverted! 🙋‍♀️

[@theblueflower2115]

(Raising my hand as high as possible...) 🤣❤️

[@lynnburton6225]

Hi Jeannine thank you for your interesting flosstube about the bees, amazing creatures aren't they! I hope the baby shower turns out OK and it doesn't make you 'blue'. I'm eagerly waiting for the postman!

[@theblueflower2115]

They really are amazing! And the shower went well. I only managed about 3 hours but they were lovely and very kind to an overwhelmed introvert. 🤣❤️

[@peggybourassa9352]

We at NWStichers are sooo excited to have you join us in September !

[@theblueflower2115]

I'm so excited to be there! ❤️

[@elizabethkrafnick5466]

I totally hear you about baby showers , wedding showers, weddings, all things of that sort. I get completely panicky and usually find an excuse not to go. Kudos to you for finding the courage to go. Not going does make me feel blue.

[@theblueflower2115]

It was the most comfortable one I've been to so far! Not too overwhelming for a monster introvert like me. ❤️

[@debbybrandenburger2598]

I've wanted to go to the Northwest retreat for years and vacation time seems to get eaten up before I can attend. Now I'm even more disappointed that again this year it isn't working out. But those ladies are blessed to have you join them!

[@theblueflower2115]

I'm sorry I won't see you there! It is hard to manage getting time off from work, isn't it? Mine gets eaten up with market and teaching so I don't usually actually take vacation for myself. Hopefully we can meet up at an event soon, though. ❤️

[@ellenmatoba1078]

Thank you for sharing the interesting information on bees. My favorite color is blue and I’m currently planning a patriotic start using red, white, and blue with possibly some gold accents added in. It will probably be a Quaker piece. Happy stitching.

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh that will be lovely! Have you chosen a piece for your patriotic start? ❤️

[@trudymeyer430]

Rye should have a yoga class - how to relax in the most amazing positions😂😂. When I lived in Nevada I had what I called “elephant elbows”. Boy, were they dry. I used Bag Balm. Had to be careful when stitching, but it soaked in nicely and saved elbows. Wish I could replace my “soon to take up residence” wasps with bees. I’d welcome them. Baby showers were a chance to use my imagination to give a unique present. A lot of cross stitch pieces; I hope they were appreciated. No kids of my own, so I tried to give something that would be remembered. Safe travels, happy stitching🪡.

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh yes, growing up in Montana I had those elbows as well - we always called them "chicken skin". I actually use a heavy duty moisturizer for my skin in general, which has taken care of those, but it's great to know that bag balm would also do the trick! And I love that you give cross stitch as a memory piece. I think that would be a very special gift and much appreciated. ❤️

[@theresapetrik1995]

Love the bee information. I never knew what those tube houses were so thank you for sharing. We don't have a huge number of bees right on the coastline. As for baby/wedding showers, I agree they can be very awkward events especially if the majority of the guests are around the recipient's age and you aren't. I like your approach, attend for the guest of honor and maybe try to sit with another loner who is in the same boat as you are. Hope you enjoyed a bit of the celebration. Look forward to your next visit.

[@theblueflower2115]

It was fun to learn about them - I'd seen the tubes before but had no idea how they were used! Now I need a few to put into our garden. ❤️

[@Stitchin_Stacie]

As you were talking about the blue mason bee I was stitching the blue bee in In Praise of Pollinators. Hehehe😀 Its a wonderful design.

[@theblueflower2115]

Ha, that's wonderful! Are you doing the SAL with Laladee? ❤️

[@Stitchin_Stacie]

@@theblueflower2115 yes, I am.

[@susanwid2099]

I find showers a challenge to enjoy as well. I focus on the momma to be celebrated and will usually sneak out the first chance I get! i found the information on mason bees very interesting. I always wondered about the bee houses I've seen for sale. Good luck with your garden! I have beans, peas and radishes sprouting!

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh how fun! Our beans and peas haven't come up yet, but the ones from the nursery are already well along. I may need to get some of those going as well, just in case the seeds struggle. ❤️

[@shinglespringsstitcher]

❤. I’ve never seen a blue bee! I’ll need to keep an eye out for those! I’m not too keen on baby showers either. So you are not alone! Take care❤

[@theblueflower2115]

They're wily but beautiful! I hope you get to see one soon. ❤️

[@shinglespringsstitcher]

@@theblueflower2115 me too!

[@1856BrickHouse]

I'm with you about the baby showers. I live in a different state than where I grew up but my husband is well rooted here, knows everyone, his family knows everyone, etc. and they are very social people. I have constantly been put in situations where I don't know anyone. Plus it's more difficult to get to know people when you are an adult. That blue chart is gorgeous.

[@theblueflower2115]

It can be so challenging, right? I'm always looking for a quiet corner where I can limit the number of people with me (or spend quality time with the household pets!) 🤣❤️

[@donnakooistra9223]

I find I’m really loving blue again….I appreciate you sharing about social events …….I too struggle at times and have to work with myself and evaluate whether my attendance really necessary. I usually end up going……but still….

[@theblueflower2115]

I'm here to support you - as you say, it's nice to know you're not the only one who struggles with it. ❤️

[@mrsbobbinlacer]

Thank you for the video. Showers are impossible for me unless it was with Katie Belmain. Hers were a celebration of life with no odd games or a parent saying she didn't like the food or the games. You must be an angel to try to put one of these on. My daughter loved them and spent over budget to go to one until 2 friends sharing the same house were each expecting and my daughter couldn't finish 2 quilts and baskets full of goodies all at once. She went to buy the quilts and found out the quilts she gave would cost her 2 hundred dollars a piece. That ended her baby shower Going to realize she was spending well over 300.00 dollars on her fun and couldn't afford it. I am proud of you for going. I would give a gift certificate, and then they could pick their own gift. Funnels are just as hard when my daughter died. There was only one sprayer of flowers on the casket, and my mom was mad. We lived in a poor area and all the ward gave us were envelopes and each envelop contained money. They paid for the headstone for her grave, so every Memorial Day, I am reminded of their love for me. Blue is a beautiful color it reminds me of some of the flowers my mom and I loved to see. We would travel miles to see flowers when she lived by us.

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh I can't take any credit - I didn't put on the shower I was just a guest. And it was very relaxed (and the games were for volunteer only!). I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter. It sounds like you lived in a community that gave what they could to support you in such a difficult time. It's a lovely idea that blue flowers remind you of your mother. ❤️❤️

[@peggyramirez368]

What lovely patterns using blue. We grow alfalfa and invite cutter bees and honey bees on to our property. I don't remember seeing blue orchard bees. Very interesting.

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh that's wonderful! Do you have to do anything particular to entice the bees or do they just come because you have appealing plants? ❤️

[@peggyramirez368]

@@theblueflower2115 we rent these cutter bee trailers and park them in the middle of the field. And the local honey producer brings out box hives with the bees. Those are all pulled out of the area when it is time to harvest seed. I'm sure there are better explanations other places but that's the basics from my stitching chair!

[@theblueflower2115]

@@peggyramirez368 That's wonderful! I need to learn about cutter bee trailers now.

[@Helen_Amt]

We are craving for blue sky over here, please send over some sunshine :) Baby showers is a struggle for me too, it's fairly new concept at least in the area I grew up it was not a thing - so now I am trying to learn all the expectations but not easy.

[@theblueflower2115]

We do get spoiled here, it's pretty much sunny all the time. Although we actually have clouds at the moment and I'm soaking up the cozy atmosphere! I think you've put it perfectly - it's learning the expectations that's so exhausting, isn't it? ❤️

[@mtretiakova]

I had a long season of not going to baby showers when I had to make peace with not having more kids. I had always thought I'd have a huge family, that wasn't my story. So it was best for me to send a gift and well wishes. I didn't want to be the blue one at the shower. Now that I'm in a different place - I'm totally happy to celebrate and play games!

[@theblueflower2115]

I'm so sorry that you had to let go of that dream. ❤️❤️

[@woollykim]

Amazing blue bee - never seen those before. Fascinating life cycle! I'm with you feeling slightly uncomfortable and awkward at a baby shower. They're a more recent addition to social events here in the UK so I didn't have one for any of my children and I don't feel I missed out at all! But each to their own, though I'd rather do the celebrating after the baby is born. Hope you enjoyed it anyway! Kim ❤

[@theblueflower2115]

It was actually the most comfortable shower I've been to - it was a large group, and people were coming and going between different parts of the house so I could find a quieter spot and be a supportive spectator. 🤣❤️

[@barbguenther2932]

I do love blue and brown together. The mason bee is beautiful Thanks. Barb

[@theblueflower2115]

It's not a color combination I see very often, but I always love it when I see it in use. ❤️

[@Stitchy_Hazel]

So neat to learn about the mason bees. I gifted my dad a mason bee house a few years ago but didn’t know a lot about them. I’m with you on baby showers. Not a fan of the added games and navigating them. I have been to a couple lately where you bring your spouse, that was nicer! Hope the baby shower was fun!

[@theblueflower2115]

That would have made a big difference. The one I just attended was for everyone, so that helped keep it relaxing. ❤️

[@LauraLawsCraftCorner]

Baby showers are ok. Love seeing what the mama gets for her newborn.

[@desireepheister2633]

Love you Flosstubes, so calming and I always learn so much. I love cross stitch patterns that use blue!

[@theblueflower2115]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@feidie64]

One of these days I want to make a mason bee house. But right now, I am feeling a little blue (Navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be, 'cause my lover boy said ship ahoy and joined the Na-a-vy). I planted my okra in my garden Thursday (along with some yellow squash and zucchini) and I am feeling my age. As for baby showers, they're nice but large groups of unknown people make me anxious as well. Have a great couple of weeks!❤

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh I'm sorry you've been having the blues! But I totally understand the aging body issues - I always need a day of recovery after gardening myself. Are you feeling any better now? ❤️

[@feidie64]

@@theblueflower2115 I am feeling better now, thank you!

[@nenitabutcher5518]

Hi Jeanine I lobe baby showers and celebrating moms and there baby. Interesting info on bees. I have bee hotels in my garden. But sad to say not sure the bees are taking a room at the hotel lol. I check every year! Blue

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh bee hotels sound lovely! And it must be tough - all you can do is offer them a place but it's up to them whether they want it or not. Fingers crossed for some occupants very soon. ❤️

[@M80Watson-er4pd]

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[@HeatherEllis13]

Love the blue bees! I’ve never seen one before. I’ve never been to a baby shower, just wedding showers. They are alright. I enjoy seeing what the people get but in all honestly I wish I could avoid some of the games that are played at these events.

[@theblueflower2115]

The games are the toughest part for me as well. The one I just attended was much more comfortable because all the games were for volunteers only! ❤️

[@Alison_Drey_Stitchery]

Definitely going to try that Eucerin! I'm going to the dermatologist this week; my skin doesn't like anything. I always have to wear a hat when the sky is sunny and Blue so I don't get a rash from the sun.

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh ugh, I'm so sorry. I totally relate to living in a sunny place and having skin that's very unhappy about the sun. It's a bit random, but have you tried unscented goat's milk soap? It's been very helpful for me. ❤️

[@Alison_Drey_Stitchery]

@theblueflower2115 totally going to try it now! Thank you!!

[@LynnEllis2448]

I’ve never seen a blue bee before. To be honest I never even knew there was such a bee 🙂 Baby showers are easier for me if I know the person well. Otherwise I find them a bit stressful too.

[@theblueflower2115]

Once I started looking I learned that bees come in pretty much all the colors! I wish I knew more about them, but I'm keeping my eyes open in the garden to see what I can spot. And it's nice to know that I'm not alone in being stressed about baby showers - I was thinking I was a bit strange (it wouldn't be the first time) but it's a relief to know it's pretty common. ❤️

[@jonij794]

I love the idea of celebrating the special events in peoples lives but agree that the structure of showers is very uncomfortable but then I’m a bit of a hermit and don’t enjoy weird (to me) party games. Enjoy your gardening, stitching, doggies and the blue bees.

[@theblueflower2115]

I know that some people really love them, so it's great for them but a challenge for me. This shower was nice, though, because the games (which were fairly straightforward) were for volunteers only! Bliss! 🤣❤️

[@gaywells7340]

Stressful. Yes, that’s the word. I too feel uneasy as a guest. As a “super-senior” (I’m 76) I really don’t get invited much anymore. That being said, my first great-grand is the focus of a baby shower next weekend (but 1200 miles away). I didn’t send a gift because I had already sent a check for the extremely expensive car seat my granddaughter wanted (almost $600) (hubby and I could have flown there and back for less than that!) so my gift was the already-delivered car seat. I hope it has other functions!

[@gaywells7340]

P.S. I’ve enjoyed reading up on those BLUE mason bees you mentioned! ❤️

[@theblueflower2115]

They are so expensive, aren't they? Although when I think back to the rickety things we had growing up I think the baby will be much more secure. 🤣 Congratulations on your upcoming great-grandbaby! ❤️

[@elizabethford7263]

While I love celebrating babies and mothers, I prefer "blessing ways" rather than regular showers. I agree that it's hard to navigate the social situations and games. The energy levels are high and bouncy and that's hard for me to maintain.

[@theblueflower2115]

It is tough. Fortunately, this was more like a large family gathering so there were areas of lower intensity and more active spaces. A good balance. I don't know anything about "blessing ways", though - I need to look that up and learn! ❤️

[@edithmcclanahan1291]

I’m right with you. I only go to family showers. My daughter’s baby shower is Sunday she was not to much a bride-zilla but she sure is a mother-zilla. Blue

[@theblueflower2115]

How was the shower? The one I went to was actually pretty relaxed - lots of lovely food, and no mandatory games. 🤣❤️

[@edithmcclanahan1291]

@@theblueflower2115 yes we had 4 games the scratch off. Picifer hunt and diaper raffle and a registery raffle. Where who ever ordered off her list got into a raffle. I won that one. It w as fun to catch up with everyone. And the had it at a Selah. That was on top of a mountain. The road looked almost like drop off going down and going up was the same then you top the hill and there it was.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Funny, I have cross stitched more birth announcements than probably anything else (except Fall/Halloween! Got a ton of that!) I do love seeing all the baby gifts, but at the last one I felt very awkward because I only knew the pregnant mom, no one else!

[@theblueflower2115]

Oh that would make it tough! But I love the idea of cross stitched birth announcements - such a great keepsake. ❤️

[@dianemcclure6884]

Baby showers, for me, are to be avoided when possible. I'd rather be home stitching😁. Blue

[@emilywells869]

Thanks for sharing your stitchy goodness again. I find baby showers quite alienating- I don't have kids, so it's not a culture I'm familiar with. Fortunately they are quite rare in Australia, although they are becoming more popular.

[@theblueflower2115]

They can be quite disorienting, but I know some people really love them. This one was very relaxed, though - lots of delicious food and only a few (volunteer) games. ❤️

[@maryjaneh2251]

I love blue! But I didn't know about blue mason bees - we must not have them in Michigan?? Very cool. I also dislike showers or any kind of party with a lot of people I don't know. It's an introvert thing... Have you read Quiet by Susan Cain? It's a fun non-fiction celebration of introverts 🙂.

[@theblueflower2115]

I don't know if they are in Michigan, but they might just be out for a brief time. Apparently they just come out to gather enough pollen to fuel the next generation and then they retreat until spring. And thank you for the book recommendation! We can always use more celebration of introverts. ❤️

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Very interesting about the Bees. I don't care for baby showers either anymore. Most times in these days, the men come too, I don't care for that. I also am uncomfortable around strangers. My favorite color is blue. I wonder what the puppies were so interested in, in that bush?😃 Marilyn

[@theblueflower2115]

We get tiny mice in our yard (so close to the open areas and since we feed the birds that attracts them as well) and they hide in those poky bushes. The dogs are REALLY focused on getting them to come out and play. 🤣❤️

[@kathleenross4791]

I am not fond of baby showers either. Give me a puppy party any day! What was so interesting to your dogs in that bush?

[@theblueflower2115]

There was a tiny mouse in there and they were so hoping that it would come out to play! 🤣❤️

[@virpir2453]

We don't have a babay shower tradition so I don't have to choose to go or not. *Blue* .

[@sharontesi4273]

I don't mind baby showers. I'm kind of competitive, so I see the games as a challenge. I usually sit next to someone who looks friendly and start a conversation. Most people like to talk about themselves, so I just ask a few non-intrusive questions and off we go. It can be awkward, but if I care about the honoree, I just smile my way through. I also love seeing all of the darling baby things (my grammy-wannabe side comes out). I hope you have a lovely time.

[@theblueflower2115]

That's pretty much my approach (minus the competitive streak) as well. And everyone was lovely so it was quite comfortable. Plus, the games were volunteer only so that was a huge help. ❤️

[@sharontesi4273]

@@theblueflower2115 I'm glad it went well ❤

[@rebeccajourney3183]

The greys always remind me of contortionists!

[@theblueflower2115]

Absolutely! Rye, in particular, seems to be made of rubber. 🤣❤️

[@pamfurry259]

Don’t be blue! I empathize with your views on baby showers…not my favorite thing either…I really loathe the games and once I said I would rather just watch than participate…..wishing I was home stitching….! Thanks for your lovely designs and nature explorations…you are appreciated Jeanine.

[@theblueflower2115]

It was the best one I've been to - the games were very relaxed and for volunteers only! Yay! And thank you so much for the very kind words - they mean the world to me. ❤️

[@greggsbeckymoore349]

I ,also, don't like showers, I find them uncomfortable and awkward. I'm afraid to converse with people I don't know. Though, I think that as I get older, it gets more difficult for me. We, as people, had to remain isolated because of covid, so my social skills have suffered. I do send gifts, though! I've been introverted all my life, and I'm okay with that.🙋

[@theblueflower2115]

It is tricky for us, to be sure. And Covid sucked some of my social skills as well - I think without Flosstube I could have gone weeks without talking to anyone other than my immediate family! ❤️

[@patchy_pony_stitcher]

🐴🐴🐴

[@marla_a]

I feel the same way you do about baby showers but guess what, I have to throw one as my daughter is expecting our first grandchild! Nevertheless, I'm thrilled about that news but not crazy about figuring out how to throw the shower. I don't think I'm going to have any games but I'll check with her first to see if she's okay with that.

[@theblueflower2115]

Congratulations on the first grandchild! And the one I attended actually had fairly normal (and volunteer only!) games - baby terms bingo, who can toss the most rolled up diapers into the basket, etc. Nothing to terrifying. 🤣❤️

[@charj57]

Pretty blue bee. Baby showers…. Oh my gosh, I have a story for you. So at a baby shower I attended, we played a few games. But the best game was a teeny tiny toy baby frozen inside of an ice cube. Rule…the first person to thaw their baby free from the cube won a prize. WELL, I looked at my ice cube and popped it in my mouth for an emergency C-section!!!!! I crunched that baby out of the ice cube in about 60 seconds flat. Yelling I won, I won as I held my baby between my fingers for everyone to see. They all looked at me…. I said, What? 🤷🏼‍♀️ What? 🤷🏼‍♀️ My mother needed an emergency C-section to save both their lives. Haha they all laughed. I don’t think the host planed for that game to go so fast. 😂😂

[@sharontesi4273]

That is tooooo funny! Sounds like something I'd do because those games bring out the competitive side in me🤣

[@theblueflower2115]

That's the way to do it! 🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@alyssarietveld]

I like baby showers, but I am a little shy to talk to people. Summer is coming so there’s nothing to be blue about!

[@sarahwebb1450]

Baby showers are awkward for me. I don't care for the obligatory games. And usually, it's just too many people. Thanks for sharing about the bees.

[@theblueflower2115]

I completely agree. Fortunately the one I went to had very relaxed (and volunteer only!) games, and some smaller spaces to talk with fewer people. ❤️

[@andrewilliams1954]

🪡👍🏽

[@scandinavianstitcher]

Showers, funerals, weddings eeeeeeeeek nope. There are these rules with feelings and things you are supposed to say and I always seem to get them wrong - or think I am getting them wrong. I’m with you. Animals don’t have these. Stick with animals.

[@theblueflower2115]

I totally agree - it's so difficult when it always feels like everyone else knows the right words and you're trying to keep up. ❤️

[@theresachucle5362]

😊🧵🪡🤗🤩