Flosstube #98- my basket of SHAME!!!

[@patquiltb77]

Dear Michelle, Your basket of shame is more like basket of beautiful stitching. Keep up the awesome work, Michelle! Love your channel. Your beautiful hair. Your great sense of humor. Your generosity.

[@sweetwoodruff6246]

Basket of pride, more like it. 😀 Beautiful work and I can’t wait to see how you finish these.

[@cynthialanger1813]

Way to go Miss Positive! I think I will be more apt to finish mine now!

[@jenniebest5354]

Glad to know I'm not the only one with pillows waiting to be stuffed. 😂 So many beautiful pieces that I'd forgotten you had.

[@marisolreyes6502]

Michelle, I would not call it a basket of shame. You’ve finished so many projects..so that’s a big plus. I enjoyed watching the many different projects you have.

[@trisheakes9777]

So enjoyed this, you’re right sometimes it’s easier to stitch than finish, your finishing ideas sound great and oh my your fabrics are all so pretty even if they are cut wonky! Thanks for sharing

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

I'd rather look at it as your basket of joy rather than your basket of shame. All of your pieces are so beautiful. I know that you will finish them one day. Life gets busy and when we have time to relax, I think that we just want to stitch rahter than finish. I have a small bin that holds quite a few unfinished pieces too and I just keep adding to it rather than finishing. Several of my pieces need to be framed and I can't afford professional framing so I'm holding out to find the right frames at thrift stores than will do the framing myself. Also, my sewing machine has been broken for quite some time and that is putting me off finishing too. But it will all happen one day, and for now, I just enjoy the stitching.

[@helencook7669]

Hi Chris, you make me smile and laugh! You are a joy to watch. I love the toys segment. What a nice waltz down memory lane. I would take the Sears catalog and cut out the models to pretend was me and a husband and kids. I cut out furniture and appliances to put them in my cardboard box that was my house. No real dollhouse just a box. So thanks for the memories.

[@danetteroe8276]

Near the end… Blackbird Design is “The long and winding road” from the Beatles songs’ pieces they did. Several more available. Thanks for the great revue of your stitches!!

[@carolyndelong7558]

I totally agree with you on the Brenda Gervais witch. Think that everytime I see her!!!

[@maxwellstudio19]

No way! Your moms stitch is the only stitch I have from my earlier stitching years. I stitched the house around 1990. It’s called Home Again, It has a pattern that goes with it and it’s a man and woman almost full coverage! I had my iron spit out water on Lancaster red…it bled too! WDW is still one of my favorites. Your finishes are perfect!

[@margaretkrueger9664]

You're going to be busy! Love all your ideas for the stitches you're going to dump. Nothing wasted.

[@beckyfarion6193]

Amazing stitches!!! The circle is “Long and Winding Road” from Blackbird. It was to be finished on a circular box!!

[@josieconner1965]

I loved seeing your basket of shame! It’s a basket of beautiful! The round Blackbird piece you showed last, The Long and Winding Road, would look beautiful on Paisley’s and Polka Dot’s “Fleur Round” under her new releases. It is a five inch circle that almost looks like an antique clock. Great video!

[@julieharden158]

What a wonderful Collection of gorgeous finished pieces. I hope you find some to to finish them or send some away to be finished. They are to nice to be in a basket. Love and blessings x

[@dianemitchell9374]

Thank you for sharing your basket of finishes! Beautiful stitching. Have fun finishing ☺️

[@juliaomcs]

"Basket of Awesome", big accomplishment. I would jump for joy if i had all those fab finishes.Your mother left you a treasure to remember her by. We love having our mother's samplers on our walls. Loved the video.

[@loriu4510]

Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your ideas to finish the pieces that you did not do the complete stitching on.

[@MsMcQuilty]

No shame... just beautiful work!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@lindameeks5228]

Oh my , I stitched the Dorothy Morgan piece years ago. Just love it. I really enjoyed your finished pieces, you handwork is beautiful. Im going to steal your ides about sewing pillows togather and putting them in pile to stuff and completely finish later. Last one is Long and Winding Rd, Beatles Magical mystery tour, Blackbird design. Loved this video, thank you so much

[@marlenechurchill3664]

What a wonderful video…I just love watching you, your great projects, and ideas…till next time..happy stitching!

[@itchingforstitching]

I have a cookie tin of shame. Awesome stitching, Michelle!

[@tamimorgan1487]

Oh My Gosh! Fabulous finishes! You inspire me! Now get busy fully finishing!😂🤣😂🤣

[@KimberlyL1958]

Beautiful pieces and stitching Michelle. 🌺🌷❤️💕

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love your finishes. Happy stitching!

[@NDQuilter1]

Wow,I would be proud of that basket Michelle, so many beautiful things!!! Thanks for showing them. I'm Lovestitching but just not finishing .😢 🪡🧵 ❤

[@ginacates6110]

Thank you for sharing your basket of pretties! I'm not good at finishing & have an under the bed storage full. You do an excellent job finishing & I have no doubt you will get them FFO'D. I love Bethlehem, so pretty!

[@thegardenstitcher]

I loved seeing your finishes. It is a relief to see someone who has more than me 😂 I'm not positive but I think the D. Morgan piece is called Home Again. I stitched it for my Mom a long time ago.

[@emeraldstitcheswf]

I have The Box of Forgotten Projects. I declared 2024 The Year of Getting Sh%* Done! I've been working from the top down and have completed several projects. Finish stitching, finish sewing, or getting it framed. Seeing my box empty out as I work on things has been so invigorating.

[@carolnewey6452]

Lynn, your dragon is so beautiful and inspiring. I keep thinking I may stitch that one day, but keep buying and stitching other things! So sorry to hear about your feet! I know how much you like your longer walks so that must be difficult.

[@belindamcgaha3090]

I just noticed on floss tube “ Once Upon A Stitch” has the round Blackbird finished and hanging behind her. You might check out her finish. Just a suggestion. Loved your basket of shame! Some wonderful finishes! They will be beautiful as FFO’S. Wished I could hire a finisher because that’s my least favorite thing to do!!

[@kathyhaymaker840]

I hadn’t heard about your mom! I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother last November. 🙏🙏

[@susanwid2099]

Great projects! I have a stack of things waiting for me. Onward to us all!

[@murpesc43]

So frustrating, can’t find the adorable Mrs. Claus pattern anywhere. I love your “basket of shame” 😂

[@owlbestitching8839]

Basket of “Made With Love” goodies! Really enjoyed your video to the end. Thanks for sharing!

[@Norie8311]

Some beautiful pieces. Can’t wait to see them finished

[@pattyallder8795]

Thank you for taking the time to share. Your videos always make my day. It’s so funny-as many times as I have seen that Brenda Gervais witch, I always thought she was a buxom girl too! 😂😂 All of your projects are beautiful. If I can make drums, you can too. Just follow Vonna’s tutorial. I love the way your stockings have turned out. That was a genius idea to combine the Prairie Schooler Santa with the Shepherd’s Bush designs. Hope to see you again soon. ❤

[@b.a.blessingstitcher]

So many beautiful finishes. You are inspiring me to get out my own box of shame and get going!! Thanks for sharing! Hugs

[@ritavos8652]

Thank you for sharing, I loved the variety of your work. I have a box, last count 53. 4 are from the late ‘80’s / early ‘90’s. I needed this inspiration to get my box out and finish at least one or two 😊

[@lindabostedt1224]

I love your basket of shame, beautiful pieces. I only have about 8 unfinished items. But like you said, on most days I'd rather stitch then finish. I love the finished item, but I hate sitting down to complete.

[@tinageorge8759]

It was awesome Michelle, I have a whole lot of finishes that I need to ffo and all of yours are so beautiful!!!!!! 💚

[@helend.flosstube]

That seemed like a basket of awesomeness to me!! ❤

[@vidavidson9945]

Try to use a baking Soda paste and leave it sit for a little while. I find it usually takes out the stain.❤❤

[@christinecrane4864]

Nothing shameful about that basket!!! They will be wonderful finishes!!! So inspirational :). Happy Finishing!

[@stitchinginhighheels9529]

This was a fun video. I'm tackling my basket of shame this year via WIPGO. I had 28 ornaments that were stitched but not finished; I put 25 of them on a WIPGO board and will finish two per month. My problem when I pull them all out is that I see how many there are and I get overwhelmed and put them all back. I know it's only February, but it seems to be working well for me, and I have four more ornaments liberated from the basket of shame than I did in December! 🪡👠

[@aykuistam]

I got so excited when I saw your flosstube pop up!!! 🤩 Thank you for inspiring us all to work our own WIP's

[@deehansen5490]

I don’t have a basket of shame, I have a dresser drawer full of shame! I made a WIPGO Board of finish categories to try and get some item out of the drawer! So far I have finished 1 thing but I do have plans and have bought some frames to finish several items soon! I’m hoping to catch up with the WIPGO soon! I do like your idea of stitching the pillows and then stuffing and finishing them as you can! I could do that with several bell pulls too! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@cindydrushel3589]

My stitching always got dirty too. Now I use grime guards always with my qsnaps. Makes an awesome difference, clean fabric!

[@kathyharris7158]

Basket of potential! I have 2 of them. It takes a while to finish even a small piece. That’s why I don’t finish quickly. But I still get so much enjoyment from stitching them. So much fun to visit with you today. Thanks for showing your pieces.. always an inspiration.

[@karathompson5568]

I just wish I had that many things to finish. Impressive!

[@RenewingStitches]

That was fun! Thank you Michelle!

[@marymorton4253]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@pamlacey136]

Your finishes are all so adorable!! I especially love the Mrs. Claus, so is so cute. I look forward to seeing what you do with all of them to finish them. Happy stitching…………

[@pennyh8996]

What a fun video!! I saw lots of things to drool over. That little angel girl holding the Christmas tree!!!! Ahh!

[@denisejobe3950]

Thank you for sharing. I love that you take bits and pieces from patterns. I may copy your stocking ideas, if that's okay. Love your work.

[@theresachucle5362]

Great video love seeing all your beautiful work and your mom work. I have to small containers of finishes and working on my 3rd 😂. I’m more of a stitcher than a finisher 😂. Have a wonderful week and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@barbaracarbone8101]

Okay so you made me feel better about my small box of shame. Your pieces are beautiful. Your mom’s cross stitch reminds me of patterns from back in the day when I started stitching. Those were so beautiful and very detailed. The two Mirabilia pieces are gorgeous. The angel is so sweet. Looking forward to seeing how you finish these. And I agree, I think about finishing and then I go sit and stitch instead.

[@vonnajobe]

Michelle Michelle Michelle get some of these finished! You do perfect work. Pretty much my favorite FlossTube.

[@crzysttchr]

Love this Michelle. I see many i would love to stitch. No shame.. just lots of joy in that basket

[@sugarplumstitcher]

Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Oh I see a bunch you Need to FFO. I think a Chantelle 141 Design board will be perfect for it. I have a huge magnetic closure Box of shame, tons of finished stitched items which I showed on a zoom gathering, it was a long Parade.

[@UntwistyourStitches]

I do not care for all the beads on Mill Hills and Nora's so I pick what to bead and what to use floss or metallic on. I completely understand your reasoning. I love the variety of your stitching. 😂 you made me laugh so hard with the big boob witch.

[@jdshoul]

Wow!!!!! What a basket of finishes..mine are in a basket also waiting for me to FFO them. I love to stitch them but am anxious to move on and start a new piece. 🤣 I have done what you’ve done with putting the backs on the finished piece and then stuff them while watching tv. 🤷‍♀️ Anyway…. Have a great week. Debbie

[@stitcherfromtheblacklagoon]

I’m planning on doing the same thing with my cryptids and turning them into individual pillows! I’m currently working on Universal Monsters that way as well.

[@stitch_in_woodstock]

Who doesn't have a basket, box or drawer of "shame." I loved all your patterns, and when I saw "God Jul," I ws stunned, because I have many of the patterns, and two or three on my list of starts for this year. Seeing all the Prairie Schoolers and other patterns done in colors I would never think of using is truly inspiring. I especially love the bright colors on dark fabric. I loved "Bethlehem" done light on dark. Great idea. Enjoy all your videos. As I was listening to your video through my headphones, I heard a dog bark, and I thought our dog got out and was in the front yard. 🤪🤪 I'm glad you said it was your dog, or I'd be flying out the door to find out how he got out of the house. LOL!! See you next time.

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes9339]

Love see everything....love that you make amazing item and just use what you have...please take care and be safe

[@jacquelineleibfried4691]

You have a great memory about your oieces. Thanks for sharing

[@karenolson2532]

Oh I love the yellow dumper truck. It's amazing

[@HotchipsandSalsa]

I am sorry to hear the sad news. She will be remembered by all those she touched. To this day I vacuum the way she taught us and re-vacuum if it is not done correctly by others. Se was right.

[@cindy1913]

You do have some finishing ahead of you! I spotted a couple that I must find the charts for. Hope they're still available. You have somfe very sweet pieces. Enjoy.

[@kathyhaymaker840]

Your circle could go in a clock like Kim contented needleworker.

[@VonnaPfeiffer]

Girl…you are a stitching maniac ❤❤❤ that circle BBD was supposed to be in a Shaker Box. I can’t remember the name of Company but they still are in business. Wonderful visiting with you today❤

[@jacquelineboyd1269]

No shame. Great finishes. I have a big basket of the same. Thanks for sharing

[@veronicablack2988]

I like the raccoon stitch. And I lived the blue penguin Santa. I don’t usually notice your dogs, but today my 5 month old puppy was barking at yours. Then I took a short video of him and he heard that and about lost his mind. I think it’s funny but my neighbors might not. I tend to watch flosstube really late at night.

[@debiphillips1580]

Michelle McGraw Wow beautiful stitching. I did not know the shop in Rock Hill was closed. I will be in Charlotte soon where is the closest shop now thank you

[@gleehanson4775]

I loved going through your basket ! I also need to glue my butt to the chair and just finish, finish, finish!!!

[@kathyhaymaker840]

Is the Under the Sea still available?? All your work is Amazing!!!

[@tammyperkins3791]

I loved all of the projects! I’m in Concord and wondering if there any LNS close by that you would recommend?

[@homemadeontheridge]

“Big boob witch” I just spit out my water! 🤣🤣🤣

[@meezermeowmy]

I have the pattern that your Mother stitched (with the shadow stitching). It's a Leisure Arts pattern, Leaflet 694, Home Again, listed as Book 4 by D. Morgan. The copyright is 1988. I've gotten as far as reserving a piece of 28 count evenweave to stitch it in the future.

[@CharleneTaylor-kz8lz]

That is nice

[@harleyriderstitcher3951]

No shame at all! You finished them! Yeah!!!

[@juliannekarman1524]

How did you stitch the Miles pilgrim on the tan gingham fabric 2 over 1 ?!!! Thank you .. I have that chart and want to make him big enough to have him and his wife sit on my table at Thanksgiving!!!!

[@FirnMamaMakes]

❤❤❤

[@emngracie]

Every time you show anything from that Scandinavian book, I want it more! What is the name and designer again?

[@AllisonNorris13]

💜☮️

[@Linda_James]

Can you cover the stain with some more clouds?

[@andrewilliams1954]

🪡👍🏽

[@DP-lx8of]

Channel is for social media not all your links for selling. You tube has legality and can delete your channel.

[@DeviSisk]

🖤🐇💛🧵🖤🪡💛🐰🖤