Flosstube Extra A Special Christmas Cross Stitch The Nativity by MarBek

[@tulips3967]

This is worthy of being displayed year round.

[@kimhagen5005]

Thank you for bringing this spectacular piece for everyone to see and admire. Wow! What a treasure to have and I hope your family will keep it for generations to come.

[@marionjohnstone48]

Wow, that is some stitching, congratulations to you, absolutely beautiful..Thankyou for sharing.

[@sharonwilliams6787]

Carolyn, your nativity piece is gorgeous.

[@ragazza2586]

Now that is the Christmas spirit Thank you for showing this beautiful piece

[@sewonwednesday]

Amen! :)

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you all very much for your kind words of greeting and encouragement on my Nativity cross stitch. Our plan is to do another video before the end of year,...to show some of our "never ending" projects which I am sure many of you can identify with😊 Blessings to all during this Christmas season...and always

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Looking forward to it, Merry Christmas

[@bonniescheffer3154]

So good to see you, Carolyn and that stitching is beautiful. Oh my gosh, I cannot even imagine doing that with all the specialty threat, take care and merry Christmas

[@stephanienageli8119]

Stunning!! Thank you for sharing💖

[@angeliablalock8851]

Absolutely stunning!!! Thanks for sharing I have never seen such an incredible piece before!! Merry Christmas to you both. God bless y’all and your families this special season we love. Jesus! ❤️🎄

[@natureluvr_d7186]

Sew Beautiful. Missed you Lorene and Carol. Glad you made an appearance. I have a Marbeck Angel holding a lantern that my Aunt stitched and my cousin gifted it to me after she passed away. I thought it was a L&L but found out it wasn't. She did some beautiful L&L designs I would have liked but guess my cousin claimed them. She did a beautiful Norman Rockwell, a boy pushing a girl in a swing. She lived in a small town of about 800 people and it was so peaceful and quiet compared to where I live. I miss her dearly and think of her when I see that angel but many other things bring her to mind also. Have fun and I'm looking forward to your next video.

[@bettysshowtime7400]

Absolutely stunning work!

[@neilstephen6761]

Happy Christmas to you both. The nativity piece is exquisite. Thank you for sharing and happy stitching

[@gladysdelestre4344]

😱It’s amazing so beautiful 🤩 Congratulations 🍾 Corolyn for completing this t masterpiece it’s truly a life time treasure . Thank you 🙏 both for sharing your work. Enjoy your friendship together Merry Christmas 🎄 and God Bless 🙏🙏🙏❤️✌️🤗

[@conniewilding57]

I have seen this done once before and it was amazing. Please don’t leave it in a box again! This is such a special piece and needs to be displayed all the time. Thank you for showing this beautiful work of art. Fabulous.

[@carolynpearcy5853]

You are right...i don't want to box it up again😊

[@susanlopiano7885]

Absolutely stunning. Can on finishing this beautiful Nativity. Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching. Merry Christmas.

[@twopencehalfpenny]

BEAUTIFUL !!!! Merrry Christmas to you both.

[@magnolianana1552]

A gorgeous masterpiece!! Thank you for sharing your amazing work with us! Merry Christmas to you both!❤️🎄

[@danielf.patton1021]

The nativity is wonderful! Here's A little background. I was a shop owner at the time this came out. The designer was Rebecca Waldrop. She designed for Serendipity Designs. The original market was in Charlotte N.C. All the companies decorated their booths.The year this came out, the booth looked like you were entering a church and the nativity sat on the altar. It was amazing!.!

[@SaraMGreads]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@joyceclowser3371]

Wow!! That Nativity Scene blows my mind! Happy Holidays!❤

[@theresezupancic6763]

WOW beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@marylou5209]

Welcome back Carolyn. I actually bought the chart for this at the local church thrift store a couple of years ago. Didn't even know what it was but thought but for $1 I decided to take it home and look. What a find but know I will never find an affordable frame. I have wondered if I can't figure out a way to do it as one large piece. Thank you for showing it. I had never seen it done. MERRY Christmas from Missouri

[@Melinda_likes_stitching]

The Nativity is stunning. You’re amazing Carolyn! Thank you for sharing it with us. I won’t soon forget seeing that piece ❤.

[@cfitzgerald.174]

Carolyn, your nativity is a work of art. You are a true Needle Smith

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you for your kind words

[@lynncordova8169]

😅Absolutely gorgeous! ❤❤❤

[@e.keesey]

My oldest WIP! I even have the frames. Once I am recovered enough from surgery it will be in my 2025 rotation. I also have the charts for the MarBek angels.

[@carolynpearcy5853]

I think i have all the marbek angels also...a couple as 30 year old wips! 😊. That's great that you have the frames. Evidently it is a very coveted item from comments I have seen on Facebook. It is no longer available except as a custom order which i am sure is quite costly. Blessings as you recover from surgery in 2025

[@e.keesey]

@carolynpearcy5853 I found the frames on clearance at the Nordic Needle website. That alone dates me. 🤣

[@JeanieYork-kl6br]

such a beautiful piece! Display that every year!

[@heidilehnig3099]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@patriciaferry5880]

Beautiful stitching. I do remember the pattern from 1980's. Sad that I didn't stitch it. Thank you for sharing.

[@christinaslavonik6059]

So beautiful Aunt Carolyn! What a work of art-absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@carolynpearcy5853]

See you soon 😊

[@tamimorgan1487]

Welcome back Caroline! Your nativity is a masterpiece! Just beautiful! Merry Christmas!

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you

[@cfitzgerald.174]

Yippee Carolyn good to see both of you together

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you

[@anneshaheen3188]

Just an incredible piece of needlework, stitched so beauytifully

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you so much

[@agnesbrekhus5053]

Beautiful, beautiful piece!! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!

[@debng3210]

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and thanks for sharing this lovely Nativity piece. I'll look forward to seeing you two together next time!

[@trisheakes9777]

Thank you ladies for sharing, Merry Christmas

[@kathyn4267]

That is beautiful!!! Merry Christmas ❤

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

I did the Nativity by Mar Bek - Serendipity Designs long long time ago. Back in the very early 2000’s. I stitch the entire piece - got it framed - the frame that it called for - at my LNS. I gave this to one of my former Pastor and his family. He collected Nativity Scenes. He also did tons of Embroidery and his Mom did too. It was a big huge Surprise for him and his entire family. I had it on display in the Narthex of my Church while they were on Vacation. It took me exactly two years from start to finish. My Entire Church kept it a Secret for two years. My Pastor and his family had no clue about what I was making for them for two whole years. They could not believe that the church kept it a secret for that long. It was a huge Surprise for my one Pastor and his family. To this day he still displays it in his home during the Christmas Season. Yours is so beautiful. My Church ask me to stitch this again and have it on display at Christmas time and I told them No. Enjoy looking at the Nativity Scene. ❤️🤗🧵🪡🧵❤️

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Wow that has to be so special for the pastor and for you also

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

@ - It really was very special ❤️

[@anitahope9204]

Carolyn, what a beautiful nativity cross stitch ❤️. Thank you for sharing and bringing it with you. That had to be difficult but you did it. You all enjoy your friendship time together and stitching and sewing projects. Look forward to the next video 🪡

[@carolynpearcy5853]

You're very welcome. And thank you for your sweet words

[@jacquestedcooper]

Oh my goodness! Absolutely stunning! A true heirloom piece to be cherished for many years. So nice to see Carolyn and thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas to you both.

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you so much

[@DeeAZstitcher]

WOW! Excellent Nativity display, such a work of art. Krenik is a challenge to work with, love the dimension to it. Thanks so much for sharing it.

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you so much

[@janetprather6696]

So glad to see you, Carolyn❣️ What precious friends you and Lorene are to each other❣️ The nativity scene is a masterpiece and should be museum-worthy! Nobody in my family wants me to leave my cross stitch items to them 😪, so I want to sell it now and not have it end up in thrift shops later. You ladies have a great visit❣️ I wish I lived closer to Lorene....

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you. I have so many things I'm not sure who to give them too either

[@viviandevore4884]

I purchase needlework and cross stich items from thrift stores and estate sales. The items are loved as much as those I stitch myself. At estate sales I usually find out about the maker and pass that information along when anyone sees the item in my home. So I know when I am gone someone will still discover and cherish the work we create as stitchers.

[@judihart9658]

Omg! Just Wow!😳& the coordinating frame to? Girl!💖what a beautiful project.wtg! 💖☕🙂👍😎

[@judihart9658]

TY! For sharing💖.To the both of you! Enjoying your videos& seeing all the beautiful projects.💖Merry Christmas!💖☕👍😎🙂

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you

[@lindaeccles1161]

Oh wow! Carolyn, that stitching is beautiful. Certainly an heirloom piece. Thank you for sharing with us. Look forward to seeing all your other pieces. Merry Christmas to you both and your families.

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thanks you

[@presbymom]

I bought this pattern & the frame years ago. I decided recently to finally get it started! Your piece gives me extra motivation to get it done!

[@carolynpearcy5853]

You can certainly do it....just as Lorene always says, 1 stitch at a time....just don't give up😊

[@SheilaSmith-x5k]

This is beautiful!!!!!. So glad that you shared it with us.

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you so much

[@Woodland1234]

Wow just wow! That is so gorgeous❤❤❤❤❤.

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Thank you

[@debrabutler1953]

What a treasure Carolyn. Your stitching is just beautiful and marvelous that you have the special frame. I bought the patterns at a stitching retreat so many years ago. I recently purchased all the threads and specialty fibers. I just need to decide on fabric. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Merry Christmas ladies!

[@carolynpearcy5853]

You can do it!!! I used 18ct ivory aida Thank you

[@debraquilts8030]

Carolyn, your piece is just lovely. I have this pattern also purchased in the late 80's. Have never done it. Not sure that I have the two end pieces.

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Hopefully you have all Thank you

[@phyllistweito3248]

Krienek thread is easier to work with if you wax it

[@MarB3942]

Is this stitched on Aida? What count?

[@janetprather6696]

Carolyn said 18 ct. back when her eyes were 30 years younger lol

[@carolynpearcy5853]

Yes 18 ct aida

[@CatherineMichelle4]

This is magnificent!!! Merry Christmas!