Flosstube Episode 37: Rika gets obsessed with Quilt Blocks and almost a finish!

[@bunnyemartins7756]

Thank you for taking the time to make a video especially when you’re so busy. It’s great to hear your husband is doing so well.

[@joanratcliff7155]

Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Your stitching and quilting are so amazing.God bless.

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you Rika, be kind to yourself ,you have not just moved house but country where English is not the first language. Add to this a hubby that needs help. I think you are doing amazing. Stitching is beautiful as always. Ignore the thumbs down for your video, I think some people just do that to upset creators like yourself. I agree with you ,,switch off if you don't like the video. I was taught if you can't say anything nice ,don't say anything at all. Camera is very clear and great focus. Stay safe and well . From a very wet UK

[@genipickens2711]

Rika, don't be so hard on yourself with your quilt blocks, the quilting will work the little imperfections out and you will not even notice them. They are beautiful!! Keep up the good work and take your time getting all your unpacking and putting things up done, it will be done soon enough no need to stress yourself out. One day at a time girl :)

[@JulieRStitches]

I. The first 8 minutes I’ve had non skip able ads that had one long and one short add every 2 minutes. Many hugs 🤗 and prayers for you husbands recovery. The quality of you video is amazing. I am not noticing the focusing clicking with this camera like with you previously camera. You’re WIPS are amazing 😍!!!

[@houseofstitchandstash]

JulieRStitches hi Julie! I’m sorry the ADs are popping up! I did start monetizing my videos to help with camera and stash costs. I will look into this further! I have KZbin Premiere so I don’t see ads from other makers. I apologize if the ads did start every 2 mins after.

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Hi Julie! I looked at the video and did make some changes I hope that it helps in the future and minimize the ads that pop. Thank you for your feedback! It is so appreciated!

[@trishsnipes3035]

Nice to catch up with you! Your quilting is amazing, I’ve been dabbling in collage quilting and have also made a couple table runners, doing a big quilt is still a bit intimidating to me. I am totally with you on using what I have, when I moved here to Dallas a couple years ago I couldn’t believe how much stitching and scrapbooking stuff (I don’t really scrapbook much anymore but spent so much money on my supplies I’m having a hard time just getting rid of them) I had! Stay safe, happy stitching!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

That looks like a fabulous craft room to me!!!! It can be fun to organize. Your stitching is gorgeous and your quilt blocks are perfection!! I love all the colors!! I’d love to see a home tour some time!! See you next time!

[@skylarkstitch2107]

Alle Ihre Projekte sind so schön! Für mich war das sehr spannend das zu sehen😇

[@EmilyRTurk]

Rika, the thing I love about your new camera is that I don’t hear the autofocus! I wear earbuds when listening to FlossTube and with your old camera I can constantly hear that annoying sound. Hang in there! Things will get better!! I wish I could come help you. I love to organize stuff!

[@EmilyRTurk]

P.s. Here in Malaysia, IKEA delivers. Maybe look into that as an option!

[@patsywilliams6578]

Quilt square are beautiful ❣️

[@amycharles648]

I am so proud of you for learning German! Sooo many expats have the mindset that they are only here for 3 years anyway, whats the point of learning German. Or they only stay on base, and visit other bases, so never see the need. It will make your time here so much more enjoyable if you can converse with the natives. And your sewing on those blocks is beautiful! Great job!

[@doreendeskins2141]

I'm so sorry that you've had a lot of issues moving. It's hard not to feel overwhelmed at the best of times when you're moving and with quarantining plus dealing with your husband's surgery..Wow! I hope that quilting and cross stitching is bringing you some peace and allowing you to slow down for a bit. Your stitching is beautiful and I enjoy seeing it. I'm stitching on Prairie Schooler's November, the small sampler. I like to decorate with them and to me they're comfort stitching. Take care and stitch on!

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Doreen Deskins thank you Doreen for the kind words! My creative outlets sure give me happiness even with these challenging times! Your Prairie Schooler sounds like a great stitching project! I want to work on smaller items to decorate our home with too! Thanks for watching and for your support! 💖💖💖

[@readingandstitching1944]

Your cross stitch pieces are remarkable! It would take me 2 years to finish some of the pieces that you finish so quickly!

[@pattifletcher5345]

Glad to hear you are doing okay. It must be hard moving around so much. For some reason this video had at least 10 ads pop up in it. I would love to see anything on how you quilt.

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Patti Fletcher hi Patti! Thanks so much! I apologize if the Ads have popped up! I did started monetizing my channel to help with camera and stash costs but didn’t realize they will pop up that much on my videos. I will look into this further.

[@pattifletcher5345]

I’m not complaining just wanted to let you know.

[@houseofstitchandstash]

I totally understand and I really appreciate the feedback! I did make the changes and so I hope that they will not appear as much and have you all be distracted by them! Thank you for letting me know! 💖

[@cindyreid4495]

Hi Rika ... great video, the new camera is fantastic. First time commenting, long time watching 😀I am loving your quilting. Your blocks are great. I also wonder why people dislike videos. Just move on if you don’t like it! Good luck with your stay in Germany. See you next time.

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Hi Cindy! Thank you so much for watching! I am glad that the new camera is helping viewers to see better details of the stitching and the quilt blocks! I appreciate the kind words! Lol! I just wonder that since if I don't like a video I just move on and find another to watch! But it is the time we live in nowadays especially with more people staying at home! I am glad to see your first comment and thanks for your continued support! ❤️

[@kerianneo2095]

Hi Rika! I’m so happy for the new video! It’s always great to see you! I’m wondering if would be possible for you to tell us what the fabric amounts were that you ordered for the Prim & Proper Citrus and mint quilt -. I fell in love with the line as soon as you showed it and I have already ordered the book - I’m excited to do a sew along with you and want to get the fabrics on the way to me in time for the start. Thanks so much! 😘

[@kerianneo2095]

I saw the posted link but wanted to know what YOU did... I wanna copycat for sure! Thanks

[@ozarkmtnstitcher]

Thanks for sharing. I love your Halloween House. I hope you start to feel settled soon. I’m sure it was difficult to move so far especially during a pandemic. I think your new camera worked great.

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Thank you so much for watching! The Praiseworthy Stitches is close to a finish! I might just take it out this week and work on it just to get it as far as I can before Halloween! Its just been challenging to move and I am reminding myself that everything will turn out okay in the end! ❤️❤️❤️

[@berniimiller5754]

Was so good catching up on what’s going on in your life .. your quilt blocks are amazing and your new camera is working amazingly !! And I agree with the thumbs down peeps .. they can just scroll on

[@iplawparalegalpdx]

Hi Rika. I am a new subscriber and just watched my first video. Please be kind to yourself. Any move is stressful. Keep stitching and quilting. :)

[@craftingacrosscontinents8511]

How long has it been since you moved? An international move is difficult I know from my personal experience. Don’t be so hard on yourself! It really can take many months before you start to feel comfortable in your new country and life. Your stitching is so beautiful 😍. Sending you positive vibes from my home in Eastern Europe.

[@cubonecancraft]

Your new camera looks like it works great. Your quilting looks wonderful. I’m a newer quilter as well. I wish I could build up stash so quickly lol. I’m looking forward to doing more quilting once my next model stitch is done. I miss it but as a single mom it is hard to keep up with everything. I would love to see a bit about your new brother sewing/embroidery machine. How it works and what you like about it and any drawbacks to a combo machine. Hope Don is healing well and that you are both settling in bit by bit. I can’t imagine how much work it must be to take on a move like this. Take care for now.

[@beflossy9133]

Wow . I first have to say your nickname should be supper woman. You quilt you stitch you are an active wife and an amazing volger. I have also noticed you like ludia have an idea for dimensions kits. They are so beautiful. . I was hoping you would do a video about your favorite tools and a tour of your stitch you spot when you get a spare moment. And again thank you for sharing and for your support as an military wife.

[@kellypruitt3860]

It’s good to see you back again. Your new camera does a great job.

[@kathythomas4839]

Your work is beautiful! Don’t be so hard on yourself...once your quilt is quilted you won’t even notice any mistakes!! Your large cross stitch pieces are amazing! I have a friend who lives in Stuttgart so I am enjoying your scenery shots.

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for watching! I am trying not to be too obsessive over the not so matching seams! lol! Theyre all for me anyway but I know its there! hahah! I will keep this in mind once its all done and quilted! I will try and do more clips of Stuttgart! What a small world that you also have a friend who lives in the area! I tend to stitch bigger pieces but I am also trying to incorporate smaller ones too so I can have an actual finish!

[@calico_whimsy]

Your camera is amazing! Your stitching is amazing and your quilting is amazing! Hang in there....life will settle into a nice routine soon enough 🧡💜🖤 Now go enjoy some candy! 🖤💜🧡🎃

[@JennyFleming]

Happy Halloween Rika! Enjoy eating all that candy tonight since there will be no trick-or-treaters 😂😂😂. I love seeing your progress on Pavane.

[@phyllislundy8803]

Hi Rika! I've been following you on Instagram starting with your move to Germany. I first saw you post your beautiful project bags, but unfortunately I was not quick enough to get one, Hope you can get settled in soon. I can't imagine how overwhelming it must be, but you can do it! I've been wanting to learn to quilt and I admire how you just jumped into quilting and learned. I'll be watching any of your helpful videos with some tips on getting started. Good luck with learning German and Happy stitching and sewing!

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Phyllis Lundy hi Phyllis! Maybe when I start feeling more settled I’ll be able to get back into making bags! The upcoming tutorial and quilt that I am making is very beginner friendly so I hope to inspire more people to quilt! I’m learning as I go but if I can do it anyone can as well! It’s been very fun! Thanks for watching and for your continued support! 💖💖💖

[@marshakruze6056]

Stitching, sewing, driving in a different country, setting up a house, that’s a whole hell of a lot and hubs having an accident and surgery on top of all that! Yikes! I thought your seams looked perfect and the new camera is awesome btw. I just finished Fig Tree’s Winter Wonderland so I know what that is like. I thought it was intense. What method do you use for starching? I think that would help a lot.

[@susanlee6212]

Your new camera is great. I loved seeing your wips but your quilt blocks too!

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Hi Susan! Thanks so much for watching and for your support! I hope to share more both quo’s and quilt blocks in the future and tutorials I hope! 💖

[@moosemom2010]

It has to be so hard moving to a new place and trying to get everything in place! Sorry to hear about your husband’s foot/leg. Glad he’s doing well. Your quilt blocks are beautiful! Can’t wait to hear how you like your new hoops💕Michele

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Hi Michele! Thanks for stopping by! Its always a struggle for me to get situated in a new place! I do look forward to the adventure but the process can be harder especially with the pandemic! Thank you for your sweet words! And I am really loving the Nurge Hoops! Its definitely worth it and so much better than my q-snaps! 💕

[@jennib2934]

Ok, can I just give you props for popping up your brand’s font (I assume your handwriting?) on your videos as you talk about things? LOVE IT. Living for your graphic work, Rika.

[@rose2fame1]

Hi Rika, I like your quilt blocks that you finished from 2020 mystery SAL. There are so many interruptions on this video with adds. 😳

[@houseofstitchandstash]

Hi Cheryl.. I recently turned monetization on my channel to help with providing better content for you all but I did try and make changes so I hope the ads aren’t as much now. I apologize if they do appear on the video

[@candigordon3591]

I would love to come over and help you organize so you could get more stitching and quilting done!! The problem is I would have to ask you where you want everything placed and I would be very disturbing. Sometime it is just better to do that kind of stuff yourself. I am so sorry.💕

[@denisehenry3540]

You’re too funny....I know who dislikes the videos....move on....! Did you dye your fabric for your Halloween piece. If so what colors did you use? It’s gorgeous! Fabulous job on the piece also!