FlossTube #93 - It's A WIP Parade! Some OLD, Some NEW!

[@sherrykeever8097]

You have so many beautiful Wips that are you 3/4 of the way complete. I look forward to seeing the finished pieces. Keep up the great work.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I hope you have them all finished someday! 😊😊

[@bettyulan1247]

I was so excited to see a video. I was thinking about you the other day and how Cross Wing Collection did a chart of one of your pictures. I had breast cancer and quit watching videos and even stitching. Chemo kicked my rear but I’m back to watching and stitching.

[@calico_whimsy]

Oh no Betty, I'm so sorry to hear about your breast cancer and the rough time you've had. I hope that you being back is a sign that you are on the mend now! Thank you for stopping by for a visit and Happy Stitching!! :)

[@DIYAnyone]

Hi, I’m new to your channel. I have recently picked up cross stitch after a billion years. You are the WOMAN to do all that full coverage! The pieces are gorgeous, love all the birds!,!!! Thanks for sharing

[@calico_whimsy]

Lol! Thanks!!

[@shimmerysparkles123]

Just stumbled onto your channel. You asked about our input, so another vote for the Robin photo/ chart. That's a very unique story. Make that a priority, frame it next to your picture and brag about it till the end of time. 👍🏼 Very nice story.

[@calico_whimsy]

Welcome to my channel! Thank you for putting in your vote for my Robin 💕 I'm definitely going to give it the time it deserves very soon here! I'm still going strong on Mare & Foal, but as soon as the passion fades it will be all about the Robin and the Eagle!

[@candacebex4370]

I know I am coming late to this video, but that pink background in the Valentines heart really sets it off so nice.

[@calico_whimsy]

I appreciate the input! I was just looking at it the other day and remembered I never finished it!

[@jillpoteat2974]

I had to watch you again! I loved seeing all of your Wips. You have so many nice ones. I completed the Snowman with the birds, and it will turn out lovely. My favorites that you are doing are, Pretty in Pink, and Winter Cabin. But all of them were beautiful. I can't wait to see them finished.

[@karladenton5034]

thanks for the tip on adding fabric to the Mill Hill pieces. Not being able to get those into a format that I can put them on my floor frame keeps me from doing them, but fabric plus a qsnap would get me there! It was a wonderful WIP parade with lots of projects that you don't see just everywhere. If I had to vote on a 'do it next' project, I'd do the "four seasons birds" - with just one and a half yet to do, it wouldn't be all that much to finish and I LOVE the 'twig' border on that one!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you and I'm glad you found the extra fabric tip useful. It really makes a big difference! 4 seasons birds is so beautiful! You're right, I just need to focus on it and get it done :)

[@candacebex4370]

Here is why I love WIP parades: 1) I get to know the stitcher and their style, 2) I love to see all of the kits and patterns-- it is like window shopping--, and 3) I learn a lot about fabrics, flosses, and how people stitch.

[@clschaan]

I cant stop looking at your crochet blanket, its awesome, I plan to make my own “breaking bad” blanket

[@calico_whimsy]

Isn't it great!? ! It's still my fave! So easy to make, too!

[@abulinka]

Beautiful wips! I love it! Thanks for sharing. Regards!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!

[@trishaknitz5441]

So many fun projects. Thank you for sharing.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Happy stitching!

[@melchezi8818]

Please finish your robin/photo design, I want to see it hanging on your wall. You were so excited when that photo was picked, I remember how happy you were.

[@calico_whimsy]

You are so right....I must finish that Robin and it's a shame I haven't done it yet. It is a very special stitch for sure. Thanks for the encouragement! 😊💕

[@veronicabracamontes8104]

I really enjoyed your video, you have some beautiful embroidery!! They look incredible as they are taking shape…. I will follow your channel very carefully! thanks for sharing

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and hope to turn some of them into finishes as time goes on!

[@demonduckie94]

Subscribed!!! As much as I like samplers I love seeing someone who has as much of a thing with birds as I do🤣

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Bird obsessed stitchers are definitely welcome here!! 🐦🦚🦜🐥🕊️🦆🦅🦉🦢

[@stitchywitch42]

Morning Christine, all your projects look great 💙🖖

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!!! I'm so happy you stopped by for a visit 😊

[@joantully9936]

First time i've watched you, I usually do samplers but your pieces are lovely and I also like birds and all the color.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I go in and out of love with samplers. There are definitely some beautiful ones out there and I'm sure I will be bit by the sampler bug again 😊

[@marymazur700]

Hello my name is Mary Ann I live in South Jersey I'm new at cross stitch I just came back from route 66 we did the Albuquerque balloon fest and I bought the balloon cross stitch and I can't wait to start stitching on it I bought a kit Yoda the floss is not DMC I've started it I've got about 16 stitches into it I won't give up I have quite a collection of dementia I also quilt and I work full time at Walmart I've been there 20 years today thank you for sharing I am enjoying your whipped parade thank you so much

[@calico_whimsy]

Hi Mary Ann! Welcome to my channel 😊 Balloon Glow is a beautiful kit and I'm sure it will bring you many hours of enjoyment ❤️. I will get back to mine in 2023 for sure! Happy Stitching 🪡

[@terrybryson6864]

Love them, but honey bear is very warm and striking! Also the first one with the cabin!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I really love that cute honey bear! 🧸

[@MissJernberg]

Hi, I haven't seen your videos before so a wipparade was a good way to start! I love your wips the Orchid and hummingbird really caught my attention the colors in that one was amazing! 😍 Now I will start to watch from the beginning! Happy stitching! 🤗

[@calico_whimsy]

Welcome to my channel Becca! I've been a long time follower of your videos and love everything you stitch!

[@lindameeks5228]

All of your WIPS are so beautiful. I don't know which one I would pick to finish first. You are so close to finishing a couple of those smaller ones though. The tape around the edges brings back memories, but I still use fray check. Lol. I can't wait to go back and watch some videos I missed

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! It's hard for me to choose as well 😂

[@zebstitches]

Really wonderful WIP parade and so many lovely kits I'd love to stitch! One of the reasons I love your channel is because you stitch a variety of things, not JUST samplers like so many other Flosstubers seem to do! As for what you should focus on, I'm a sucker for any and all Lanarte and Dimensions, so I'm no help buuttt.... Sweetheart Gate!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! AH! Sweetheart's gate will definitely get some attention this year. It's so beautiful! I'm glad you enjoy the variety of my wips. I tend to go through phases with my stitching styles. Sometimes I like to jump on the bandwagon and stitch the latest trend and sometimes I just go rogue. I seem to always go back to kits. Dimensions and Mill Hill kits are my drug of choice, lol!

[@valerieodonnell6764]

Balloon glow is so pretty. If I ever choose to do a dimensions kit that's the one!

[@calico_whimsy]

Good choice! It has lots of colors!

[@MK-vp1rr]

I enjoyed your wip parade. I finished the Dimensions Birdhouse pattern years ago and recently realized I never added the backstitch hanging wire for the red birdhouse. My intention was to take it our of the frame and add some "wire". Thank you for showing yours because I screen shot the image and now I can add the back stitch correctly. I would have done it wrong (was gonna add a single wire to the weathervane on top, but dah that would have looked stupid) Thank you again, its really been bugging me every time I look at it. Kim

[@calico_whimsy]

Oh great! Let me know if you need a more detailed pic of the hanger... DM me on IG if you're on there 👍

[@MK-vp1rr]

@@calico_whimsy Thank you so much, that's very nice of you.

[@Linda-Lovestostitch]

Your Eagle looks amazing. You need to finish it for sure.

[@calico_whimsy]

I did!! Check out flosstube 99 👍☺️

[@ashleysstitchingcorner]

Where do I even start? 🤣 That Blue Jay one you have that's out of a magazine I know I have as well! If you ever get back to working on that I could be persuaded to start it to stitch along with you... 🤭 Isn't it funny how we pull out things we haven't worked on and go 'oh I really wanna stitch on that' ? I did that too with my video I think. It's all thanks to you that I think my taste is changing in what I find attractive and what I don't. You have such amazing and beautiful pieces. I really would like to see your 4 seasons birds out again. That one is beautiful and so close to being done! Also, the boyfriend would love to see the eagle out as well. You just do you, and what makes you happiest! Thank you for doing this video for all of us! 🥰

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I will definitely let you know when I get back to those blue jays, but I'm a little Blue-Jay'd out at the moment, lol! I think as stitchers we can look back at our finishes and wips, and can see different changes in taste as we enter different phases of our lives or popular trends that come and go. It's like layers of the earth or a scrapbook of our lives! Four Seasons Birds really needs to see some progress for sure and tell the boyfriend he WILL see the Eagles fly again! :)

[@gabrisstitches8038]

Your WIPs are stunning!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Happy stitching :)

[@christinedickover7786]

Loved all your WIPS! Especially your Lenarte ( not sure of spelling!) you have kits I’ve never seen!! I’m drawn to that water color type pattern with good color!! I’ll have to hunt your past finishes!!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I have a video of my finishes, but it was filmed a few years ago and I have finished quite a few things since then! Let me know if you can't find the video 😊

[@DrLampshade]

Thank you for keeping me company at work today! I was the only one in my department who was working so it was nice to have someone with me. I liked seeing some of the pieces again. I think my favorite is the flamingo

[@calico_whimsy]

I'm so happy I was able to keep you company while you worked! I DO love that flamingo!

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing

[@Stitching_grandma]

Maybe you could start writing down the date that you start these things somewhere on the pattern so that it’s all together and you have a record of it. Everything looks beautiful.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! That is a brilliant idea and SO simple! I hate keeping a journal so I usually try to document my starts by taking a picture and posting it online. But, of course that doesn't help when I do a wip parade because I need to go track down all the start dates! You have inspired me to go track them down and stick a note in each project bag for quick reference!

[@heartfulhandworks24]

Ok that eagle needs to get finished, it's spectacular! Love all the kits, I actually bought a few this past Christmas. I love that your photo was made into a stitched piece. Such an honor. Great seeing you again!

[@calico_whimsy]

I have made it my mission to finish the Eagle this year. 🦅🦅🦅

[@teresaboyer5707]

I loved your WIP parade. You remind me of me! I don’t have that many kits but I sure do have the projects! Lol. I think we’re all like that - working on something and then we see something else and we’re off! There just aren’t enough hours in the stitching day! I do think you should finish that beautiful eagle- then do something with bright colors so you won’t burn out on the browns. You’re a wonderful stitcher and I can’t wait to see them all finished!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I totally agree that more hours need to fit in the day. So many wonderful patterns keep being created and it's so hard to stay focused 😂

[@crossstitchbutton]

Wonderful to see you again Christine feeling envy at the moment as cant stitch have a fracture in my elbow (my stitchy hand) 😥look forward to seeing you again love the lanarte happy stitching xx

[@calico_whimsy]

Oh no! I'm so sorry....that must be miserable! I wish you a speedy recovery so you can get back to stitching!

[@patm8751]

I just found your channel and have subscribed. I really enjoyed our WIP parade 😊

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you and welcome to my channel!! 😊

[@liztedlock7717]

Love the WIP parade! I guess I have been watching you for a while now! This was like a trip down “Memory Lane”! 😆 You made me think about my own old WIP’s and gave me some motivation to dig deep into the back of my own pile! I guess I still love those Marjolein Bastin pieces! She is quite the artist! Of course, I can see why the Dimension Gold collections also give you a run for the money too! Just keep stitching away….you’ll be done before you know it!

[@calico_whimsy]

Hi Liz! Yes, you have been commenting on my videos for as long as I can remember! I appreciate that! How many wips do you have and what is your oldest one? I'd love to know!

[@elaineh9661]

You have so many beautiful wips! You really do need to finish that eagle, it's gorgeous. I also have a ton of wips, many in boxes that I haven't looked in for a long time. I'm like you as far as I stitch on whatever is calling to me, so scheduled projects on certain days usually doesn't work for me. There were several that you saw and said you really want to work on that one now. I'm curious which one, if any, you worked on after filming. 😁 I would LOVE to see stash dive videos of your not yet started kits and charts!

[@calico_whimsy]

As tempting as it was, I was very good and and stuck to this month's focus piece and stitched on my Horses after filming :) I actually really feel like working on the Eagle because everyone is cheering me on for a finish! I'll try to do a stash dive at some point for sure. Happy Stitching! (I think you really need to dig out you old wip box and go through them. It's so fun!)

[@christalleescholes1000]

Beautiful wips, I ❤️❤️❤️ all the birds too, thank you for sharing.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!! Birds are the best! 💕💕

[@jdmcmarke]

I love whip parades. The tape around the edges made me giggle…I remember doing that all the time. In fact, You are not alone , I just took some off one of my WIPs.

[@calico_whimsy]

That tape idea sure was easy. I hate doing the edge stitching but it's nice to avoid the sticky residue left behind ( especially when it's on there for years! lol!

[@e_craftingincolorado]

This was so fun to watch. Our tastes are so similar… and you are right Dimensions kits look really well but they do make you work for them. I think collecting patterns and kits is part of this wonderful hobby. Have a good day. Stay warm! ❄️☃️

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!! Yes, I agree with you about the collecting part. I usedvto get stressed when I saw how many beautiful kits that I haven't started yet. Once I determined that just having them in my collection like pieces of art makes me just as happy 😊😊

[@melyellystitches]

What a wonderful whip parade!! Thank you for taking the time to show us all of your beautiful projects, I love dimensions!! Hugs💝

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! 💕💕

[@angelawest5125]

Enjoyed seeing your WIPs! All the kits are beautiful - I enjoy a lot of nature themed kits as well.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Happy stitching!

[@janeandmolly308]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your Crossed Wing story about your photo...this is my first time viewing your flosstubes, so it is a new story to me!

[@calico_whimsy]

Welcome to my channel! I'm happy to hear there was at least one person out there that hasn't heard that story 😊😊

[@5thdaughter]

I really enjoyed your WIP Parade. Very inspiring yet calming. Thank you!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I appreciate the nice comment 💕Happy stitching!

[@artfulstitchery]

I always love seeing your projects, and who doesn't love a good WIP parade! It was good to see that someone else struggles with the multiple strand stitching on Dimensions, and also reassuring that changing the strand number works out well. I've decided to restart one of my projects and bring all the background down to two strands because like you, I found it too painful to stitch with 5 strands.

[@BlackRibbonStitchStudio]

Hello there! This was a very enjoyable WIP Parade! You are so close on so many! I hope you are inspired to work on some of them! Beautiful stitching! 💝

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Yes, sooo close on a few. Makes me wonder why I put them away instead of finishing them! I recently subscribed to your channel and have you queued up to watch soon!

[@inglesideimaginarium]

We are definitely in good company with our OLD friends. I'll get my Napping Kitten done this year if you get your Eagles done... though Napping Kitten is not as big so not exactly a fair exchange. I love seeing your progress on all your kits, and it was fun to see you light up remembering how much you love some of them. I can never say good bye either, so I'll just say thanks for the parade!

[@calico_whimsy]

I really should take you up on the offer Brittany! I think it was in 2019, that Sarah, Stitchin Mommy and I made a similar challenge with my Eagle because she had an ancient wip as well. By the end of the year, she finished hers and...well...i didn't, lol! I'm willing to give it the ole college try, though. At the very least I will dedicate a whole month to it. You can totally get Napping Kitten done. I believe in you!! :)

[@miekeligtenberg6858]

I enjoyed watching your WIP parade while stitching on the Valentine heart, I started with the background and like the look of it!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! You may have just convinced me that I need to stitch that background, lol! It IS pretty!

[@miekeligtenberg6858]

@@calico_whimsy looking forward to your finish!

[@cjstitches5709]

Just found your floss tube and glad I did. Have a lot of the patterns you have. I don’t feel so bad now 😂😂. Love your stitching. Have a great rest of the week, keep safe and happy stitching ❤️

[@calico_whimsy]

Welcome! It sounds like you have good taste in patterns 😂!

[@julieharden158]

Beautiful wips, work on the ones that are almost finished. You will soon have a few completed and ready for framing! Thank you so much for sharing.love and blessings xx

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!! I would love to stick to that plan!

[@Hexagonstitches]

Really enjoy a good wip parade. Love your balloon glow. I have that kit too. Started just a wee bit in the top left corner. I participated in your flamingo SAL. You have to get back to yours. Love it. So much fun. Thank you for taking the time to film it.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I agree that Balloon Glow is gorgeous! Enjoy your time with it 😊

[@Hexagonstitches]

@@calico_whimsy if I don’t comment as you go along I forget So edited previous comment. Lol

[@calico_whimsy]

@@Hexagonstitches I do that as well, especially with long videos 😊

[@Hexagonstitches]

Watched your latest vlog as well. Love the way your tree is looking. I used to watch you regularly so pleased to have caught up with you again.

[@calico_whimsy]

@@Hexagonstitches Thank you! Happy to have you visiting with me again!

[@cfear7694]

Enjoyed the WIP parade! Nice to see such a variety!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I have tried to stitch a little of everything in my stitching journey!; I think the only thing I haven't tried is a Chatelaine.....yet 😁

[@DeeStitcher]

I loved this wip parade, I remember you starting so many of these. I like your monthly focus idea, I bet you could get a few of these done this year if you did that.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thanks Dee! Yes, some of these are from those early days of Flosstube....back before it was called Flosstube, lol!

[@luvslyfe1]

Especially the 12 year old wips, which are really ufo’s. They’ve been sadly abandoned.

[@calico_whimsy]

@@luvslyfe1 I haven't abandoned them yet 😊

[@studiokl6341]

I love the Dimensions Gold ones. Both the horses and the winter cabin are my favourites. I have to stitch them and get them on my walls!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I do love the way the Gold kits look when they're finished! I could just stare at them for hours! 💕💕

[@gladysiezza4756]

Love the fox looks awesome. The bear wow looks amazing.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

They are all so pretty. Love them all. Its hard to pick a favorite 🌻

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you Cindy 💕💕

[@mkimduong]

Love your wip parade. I also shared a love for dimensions kits. I have more collected than stitched but no shame here. Once in awhile I take out my kits and just look at them and it makes me happy. My philosophy is if it makes you happy and you can afford it, buy it. :)

[@calico_whimsy]

I agree! Definitely no shame in collecting kits! They are like pieces of art and meant to enjoy either by looking or stitching!

[@xstitchinglibrarian]

I really like your videos. I liked the last one that you made in Jan where you showed your progress every few days or so. Thank you for another great video.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I appreciate your input about my Jan video. I really enjoy doing my updates in that vlog format. I think I started doing them that way about a year ago and although it takes a bit more editing, I don't have to remember everything I worked on at the end of the month!

[@angelatarnowski5620]

What a wonderful video. I think it would be great to start on the ones that are almost finished so you can have a sense of accomplishment. I love seeing the content you come up with. I hope you make a video on your kits and patterns. Looking forward to the next video.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Maybe by the time I do another FINISH video, some of these will have transitioned and be seen again in their finished state, lol! One can only dream :)

[@daydreamstitcher2020]

Such beautiful wips! I really enjoyed your parade as I stitched on one of my Dimensions. Definitely saw a lot of designs to add to my wishlist! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!! I'm glad I could keep you company while stitching your Dimensions kit! Is it the one I saw on IG with the snowman?

[@daydreamstitcher2020]

@@calico_whimsy It is, yes! ☃️

[@jamiemcdaniel8155]

Great video thanks for sharing 😊 love all your projects

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!!

[@loriholmes8705]

Enjoyed your WIP parade. I chuckled when you said “I dont even remember starting this one”. Been there. How cool that your photo was made into a cross stitch design. I need to look that up and consider stitching it. So many designs to stitch and so little time. Happy stitching!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! The name of the Robin pattern is called 'and Then Comes Spring' by Crossed Wing Collection. I think you can still find it on 123 stitch 😊

[@marlenechurchill3664]

I have just found you! Loved your WIP parade….I plan to go back and watch some of your others! Thanks for sharing!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you and Welcome to my channel! Have fun digging into the archives :D

[@Gen1-Rev22]

All your WIP are very doable ! They are so pretty and almost done. Fellow Dimensions fan here.

[@calico_whimsy]

I would have to agree with you...most are very doable! Some more than others but....one stitch at a time right!?! :)

[@gracieroblescrosstherapy3972]

Beautiful wips, that eagle is amazing! Thank you for sharing 😍

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! The water has some shimmer thread accents, that will be so pretty when I finally get it done! It's going to happen! :)

[@virginiamiller2449]

Your projects are beautiful. Love them all.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Happy Stitching!

[@mariadusablonpacheco9725]

Enjoyed your video and seeing so many beautiful wips! I'm tired of samplers too. My first mill hill was because you enabled me and last December I started the petite gold Santa face also because of seeing yours and now I just need to get a few more kits!!😂 Thanks for filming!!

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I'm so happy I'm able to inspire you with the Mill Hills and Dimensions! Happy stitching!

[@MePammie]

This is has been one of the best w.i.p. parades I’ve watched. I would like to see the flamingo as a finish. Pink is my favorite color! However, that Eagle!! That one will be so fantastic finished and hanging up on a wall. I wonder sometimes if we don’t finish things when we are so close to the end because it’s like you are saying goodbye to a friend or like how you enjoy a good book and hate to see it end.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!!! Wow, what a nice cominent! 😊😊. I think you might be on to something with your idea of not wanting to say goodbye to a wip. Like a good story you just don't want to end. I have actually felt kinda sad with some of my finishes for that very reason. Now you have me feeling nostalgic about my wips 😊💕

[@SherrysStitchingNook]

I thoroughly enjoyed your WIP PARADE! It helped me pass some stitching time. Love all the kits! I think my favorite would still have to be the one you were working on this past fall with the pumpkins and squash. I can't remember the name right now. But I absolutely love it! Yes, your nails did look good! 😊

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I Do love that Lanarte kit called 'Pumpkins'! Oh, and Thanks for noticing my nails 💅😊

[@patsyowens7365]

Your work is beautiful! First time to watch you, I love the animal scenery stitches.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Welcome to my channel 💕

[@jsapcakrrow]

YT recommended this video & I am so glad it did! I love all your WIPs. I subscribed! 😁

[@calico_whimsy]

Yay! Welcome and thank you for subscribing!

[@diane9617]

Loved seeing all your projects! Really liked your taste in Lanarte kits. I’m gonna have to get those on my wish list.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Lanarte has so many gorgeous patterns!

[@iheart2teach]

Love your wips! I would love to see your finished projects.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I'll try to get an updated finish video up soon. Until then, you can watch the one I made a couple of years ago. It has lots of my finishes! Let me know if you need a link to it 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@serranastitches2308]

Lovely WIP parade. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you for stopping by! Happy stitching! 😊

[@donnabecreates]

You have so many beautiful projects! I started looking for some of them, but they are out of print. I would say Pumpkin by Bastin is one of my favorites. It would be fun to see a video with all your kits you haven't started.

[@SewCreateful]

Hi 😀 So happy to see you’re doing well!❤️ I really enjoyed seeing all your beautiful wips! Your stitching is beautiful and if I wasn’t drawn to a design before, seeing it changes my mind. Beautiful!!!❤️

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! How are you? I miss your videos 💕💕

[@SewCreateful]

@@calico_whimsy I’m hanging in there thank you 🥰. I have had intention of making a video, hopefully I will in the near future. 😊❤️

[@calico_whimsy]

@@SewCreateful ❤️ looking forward to seeing what you e been up to!

[@showntellstitcher]

All of your pieces are beautiful! I LOVE Dimensions and Mill Hill too! Your monthly focus idea sounds like a great way to get finishes. ( :

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! If only I can hold myself accountable to keep from starting new things, lol!

[@pameladutton5920]

Really enjoyed your video! Lots of lovely whips. I thought your idea of picking ones that are closer to a finish, making it a focus piece for a month would really pare down your whip pule. The dilemma is which one to start with.😂. I love all your Marjolin Bastin projects.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! If I can only stop starting new things, that would also make the wip pile shrink vs grow! 😊

[@twentynineteen4687]

This was my first time watching and I just love your presentation and stitching style! So glad I found your channel to add to my viewing list. (Oh, and I completely agree about Fiddlers Cloth--- almost everything looks good on it!)

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! 💕 Yes, Go team Fiddlers Aida 🙌😊

[@cindy_lou_loves_to_stitch]

Hello! I am a new subscriber and really enjoyed your WIP parade!! So exciting that your beautiful photo was turned into a cross stitch pattern!!! So glad you shared that fun story!! Your stitching is beautiful!! I try not to buy new, but I can't help it!! So many pretty charts....need more time!! 😊💞

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you and welcome to my channel! I'm glad you enjoyed my photo to pattern story 😊 I almost didn't tell it again, but glad I did since I seemed to have gotten a lot of new viewers from this video! Yay!

[@elisatirado9942]

Me ha encantado ver sus trabajos en progreso, mi preferido fue el de la calabaza azul. Quede enamorada de él.

[@annetteduggan7]

i love all your projects i think my wish list has just gone up again after seeing your WIP'S i love the crochet afghan on the couch behind you did you crochet it. i think i remember you saying that you used to crochet the colours go so well together.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I'm always there to inspire 😁 Yes, I did crochet that Afghan. I have been crocheting since I was very young and that hobby is near and dear to my heart 💕

[@mandysetterfield415]

Lovely wips, thank you! X

[@calico_whimsy]

Thanks for watching! Happy stitching 😊

[@pattyross2080]

Loved your wip video. I am a new subscriber who has a LOT of kits and patterns to do however I have not gotten my rhythm to start. I believe I have decided on my starting pattern - Dimensions, Chickadees and Lilacs. Hopefully this weekend I will at least get it ready for stitching. I used to stitch many years ago and got away from it - it was the masking taped edge era :-) What do you do now for your edging while stitching? Thank you for sharing all of your projects. I will look back on your previous videos also.

[@calico_whimsy]

Welcome to my channel! I really hope you get a start this weekend on your kit! It's a beautiful one 💕. Instead of masking tape, I run a zigzag stitch along the edge with my sewing machine. If you have a serger, that's even better!

[@magnolianana1552]

Such lovely WIPs 💕💕💕

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! :)

[@sharonmarie66]

What a lot of gorgeous stitching! I’d love to see some finished with frames on them, it would be a shame not to get them up on the wall. I too love mill hill and am looking forward to joining the Sal in March. Have a great week 😊

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! The SAL is going to be so fun! Do you have a kit picked out yet?

[@sharonmarie66]

@@calico_whimsy yes, spring bluebird. It's lovely, I can't wait to start it 🙂

[@calico_whimsy]

@@sharonmarie66 Excellent choice!

[@BerginLisa]

Love all your wips 🙂

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Happy stitching!

[@4snkhouse]

I would love to do blue jays birdhouse, if not too much work let me know which magazine. I’m a big bird lover along with garden scenes and tend to stitch those type. I’m admiring you bird pillows as well . I love the bird scene that was made into a kit from your picture and am going to try and find the kit/pattern.

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I'm a huge bird fanatic myself! The Robin pattern is called 'And Then Comes Spring' by Crossed Wing Collection and the Blue Jay pattern is from Just Cross Stitch Feb 2015 by Donna Giampa 😊

[@carolpitt6049]

All your wips are beautiful, it’s hard to choose a favorite. I have been stitching since mid 80’s and just got my first DIMENSIONS kit, I am so confused by it I’ve never seen such instructions.

[@calico_whimsy]

Congrats on your first Dimensions kit! Which one? They can take a bit of deciphering of the instructions, but once you get used to the way they do things, you will get the hang of it. Just take it one step at a time and make sure you pay attention to 1. What color to use and is it a blend 2. how many strands are called for 3. Is it a full cross stitch a half cross stitch Then you've got it!

[@carolpitt6049]

It’s the Scenic Farm one, Thank you for your help I will start it soon.

[@calico_whimsy]

@@carolpitt6049 That's a good choice!!!

[@raquelc7426]

Muy bonitos 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! 😊

[@kpatience6977]

Great start to my week= watching your parade. Initially, I meant to pick a favorite 🤩 but there are way too many. Maybe the fox 🦊? those eyes are great. Your project bags are a super. ❤️🧵 K PS something in your video made me want to binge watch Breaking Bad again. Lol

[@calico_whimsy]

LOL, I'm feelin' the need for another binge watch myself! I notice something new every time I watch that show. That fox! It's a great one for sure!! Thanks for stopping by, happy stitching!

[@karissaloughridge6505]

What do you do with all your finished pieces? I’m just starting to get into cross stitch and I’m not sure what to do with them all when they are done. I also need to get some project bags. You mentioned you made yours, that’s not a talent I have! Haha

[@danieladrecsan8347]

🦋🦋

[@fiberartsyreads]

💜💜💜💜

[@jentwyn]

I love all your wips! Beautiful. How do you see the fabric on your mill hills? And do you remove it when your done?

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! I show how I see the fabric on in Flosstube 72 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfCZ5yCpqh7idU I also show an easier, quicker way in Flosstube 89 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3_WaoF8as2EfrM 😊

[@debbiedoud1723]

I would love to see a new finished projects video. I remember watching your previous one a few years ago. Do you have any of them framed & displayed in your home?

[@calico_whimsy]

Sadly, I haven't framed too many of those old finishes :( I have been rotating the finished Mill Hill kits, though. They are easy to pop in and out of the frame as the seasons change. If only it were that easy with my bigger projects!

[@isabeauvanderhaeghe8798]

I am wondering about the price for the kits. Over here they are really expensive. About €30 to €50. I am using a lot of really old ones from the thrift shop, but the only ones I have found are tablecloth’s.

[@calico_whimsy]

I'm sorry you have to pay so much for the kits. Have you tried looking on Ebay? If you check often, you can find some good deals, but kits can be pretty high on there also. I wish I could be of more help!

[@kathleenhill1754]

Great job! New viewer, will return.🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you! Welcome to my channel 😊

[@rficko644]

Great video. I really liked the pattern that was made from your picture by Cross Winged Collection. The fabric is beautiful and suits it perfectly. When I saw the Valentine Heart, I went to buy it. LOL Looking forward to watching your other videos.