Flosstube Extra: My first mid-year WIP Parade!

[@coastymom13]

Your work is so beautiful. So I would like to tell you a story. When I first came across your floss tube videos you inspired me to pick up Stitching again. I lost my son in the military 15 years ago and I stopped Stitching. Every year I would go to celebrations of needlework in New Hampshire. I have a very large stash of cross stitch. When I saw your woodland enchantress, I had to purchase it and I started Stitching again. The funny thing is when I was going through my stash this weekend. Guess what I already had enchantress. Lol 😂. Thank you so very much for helping me getting back to something that I truly loved and didn’t realize how much I missed it.❤

[@aimeezellers814]

If you are local to NH my friend and I have a stitch group that meets the second Saturday every month at Panera Bread in Salem, NH from 9 to 12. We would love to have you join us.

[@coastymom13]

@@aimeezellers814 thank you very much for the invite. I live in Rhode Island. However, if I’m ever in Salem New Hampshire on the second Saturday of the month, I will definitely be in touch with you. I appreciate your kindness.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Oh thank you so much for sharing! I'm so sorry to hear about your son. I am happy you've been able to pick stitching back up and rekindle the love of the hobby you had before! How far along are you on Woodland Enchantress (you might be farther along than me ha). Too funny that you found it in your stash! Just means you did really wanna stitch it all along! Again thank you for sharing your story and I'm so happy to have played a small part in starting to stitch again! Thank you for watching and happy stitching!!

[@coastymom13]

❤ hi I’m not too far along on enchantress. I’m almost finished with a beautiful peacock. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

[@StitchinwLoo]

@coastymom13 so happy u found ur way back to stitching...especialy thru andrew (he is the best! 😉)Where in Rhode Island r u around? My family goes to pascoag to the lake every summer (apologies if I butchered the spelling! Lolol) it's cool when ur able to link up w fellow stitchers...they r everywhere on KZbin but it always feels like they r few n far btwn irl lololol

[@kathycullenstern9652]

I enjoy seeing all your projects. You do so many beautiful ladies that I would never attempt. Saga blows me away.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Aww thank you so much! I'm glad you've enjoyed the mid-year update! I do love the fancy ladies and SAGA has been so much fun!

[@Aspen_stitcher]

Can't pick a favorite because I love seeing them all. 😏

[@therunnerstitcher]

haha thank you! That's my problem as well. I really love them all!

[@MatrixStitcher]

What a fun video! The background on your Woodland Enchantress is amazing already. Those cover pictures on the Dimensions kits don’t do them justice at all - I’m always blown away by them when they’re stitched up. And your Lily is just breathtaking! I need to start a Mirabilia soon. Every time you show your stack of pancankes I get a craving. LOL!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Aww thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the mid-year progress! I totally agree about the Dimensions pictures... the more I stitch the more I love it and think wow the picture doesn't do it justice!! Glad you're enjoying Lilly. Stitching pancakes does always make me hungry haha. Happy stitching!

[@paulinedean4419]

Loved that you did a WIP parade. Love seeing all your projects and how much you have accomplished. I always smile when I see you have another video up. You have no idea how much you inspire me to stitch and to pick up something that I have not worked on for a while. I have no idea how many WIPS I have. I am afraid to count but I am getting some finishes done and then I want to start something new. I just can’t resist😮. Can’t wait for your next FlossTube.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Aww thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed the WIP parade... I almost didn't do it ha. I'm glad it's been inspiring for you to pick up a previous WIP of your own! Number of WIPs is only a number :). I'm tempted to start new things all the time! I just love all these projects ha. Happy stitching!

[@judemack8604]

I am amazed at the amount of progress you have made on Saga from your start in Feb. It inspires me to once again pick up one of my two large (no where near as large as yours) and get some progress on them. I do enjoy you telling the story of each arch when you start a new one.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I've enjoyed SAGA so much and so far have been able to keep up with my weekly goal! I'm glad it's inspired you to pick up some of your larger projects! I will definitely keep telling the stories :). Thank you for watching and happy stitching!

[@StitchinwLoo]

Your wips are just so beautiful, Andrew! I'm so excited to see all ur planned new starts come to fruition...they all look so fun to stitch! 🐈‍⬛🪡❤️

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the mid-year update :). Stay tuned for the new starts! Happy stitching!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

I always enjoy your progress on the fancy ladies. You are going to love the Vicky Clayton Silks. I have used them on multiple pieces. Thank you for sharing, Andrew.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you Sarah! I've heard so many people talk about them and can't wait to try them out! I figured Autumn Quaker would be a good piece to use them. Thanks for watching and happy stitching!

[@ThicThreads]

So cool to see all the projects your working on. Love the dragon and sleepover pieces. Can’t wait to see the progress with each video 🎉

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I do love both of those SALs! Glad you enjoyed the mid-year update and happy stitching!

[@melpatton4731]

Hi Andrew. Really enjoyed your WIP parade. So many lovely pieces. Hard to decide which I love the most. Your Bella Filipina sal is looking so good. I keep telling myself not to buy any more as I'm a serial starter and have far too many...but then I'm totally enabled by most of your wips 🤣🤣🤣 always a pleasure watching your videos. Take care. X

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the mid-year update on these projects! I do love the Mermaid SAL. It's been really fun working through that one! I can definitely see myself being a serial starter as well haha. Happy stitching and thank you for watching!

[@Cozyxstitch]

Beautiful projects! I can't wait for wipgo to call Lakapati and you're going to start her! 😍

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I agree :). She's been kitted up for a while now ha.

[@sandyb_milkcanstitcher]

I love a good parade.😊❤❤

[@therunnerstitcher]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

[@mrsbobbinlacer]

Thank you for the video. I love the pieces you have chosen to spend your time. I enjoy my time seeing your excitement in life and cross stitching.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much for watching! I do love each project honestly and get excited no matter which one I'm working on! Happy stitching :)

[@dianemanion7200]

Love all your projects, what a great way to show all that you’ve accomplished so far! Keep stitching!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! It really was fun to go through them all again!

[@juliedodd8630]

You are definitely a go big or go home stitcher! Great projects and fabulous progress. Thanks for sharing.

[@therunnerstitcher]

haha guilty as charged! I sure am drawn to the large projects ha. Glad you enjoyed the update and happy stitching!

[@anitaphelps8663]

I enjoyed your WIP Parade, and your stitching is beautiful! You inspire me to keep stitching. 😊

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the mid-year update. One stitch at a time, but each one is so much fun! Happy stitching!

[@karenhuerter343]

Love all your WIPs!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the update!

[@sugarplumstitcher]

Wonderful WIP parade. Thank you!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stitchingbytheshore]

That was fun! So glad you decided to film a parade.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Aww thank you Laura! I almost didn't do it, so I'm glad you enjoyed it :). Happy stitching!

[@krisevans8072]

Love the colors you chose for Fruits of Plenty

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned for more progress on that piece in the coming months!

[@donnaboyd5108]

What inspires me most is the variety of stitching that you do. It encourages me to try stitching outside of my box more. Your stitching is very beautiful and enjoyable to see. My favorites are Christmas Wonderland, Fruits of Plenty, `Woodland Enchantress, Lilly of the Woods, and Gaia, The Earth Goddess. Thank you!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Glad you enjoyed the mid-year update! I do love trying new designs/patterns. That's part of the fun for me I want to stitch it all ha! I'm glad it helps encourage you to try something different! Thanks for watching and happy stitching!

[@pamelateague9503]

Great video ! Everything you stitch is gorgeous. Loved them all. Happy Stitching and thank you for sharing......Pam😊

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much Pam! I'm really glad you enjoyed the mid-year WIP parade! Happy stitching!

[@devobee]

I love your channel because you work on your pieces regularly and seeing monthly progress inspires me to do the same! I look forward to your updates. Thanks for the bonus episode…until the next stitch ❤

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the mid-year progress! It's definitely fun to see monthly progress :). Happy stitching and thank you for watching!

[@jennycraftsandreads]

Loved the WIP parade! I love saga & the pancakes are so cute!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! Both are great pieces. I should get out pancakes again soon :)

[@jensfiberweb]

I want to see more of Gaia and Beyonce and Woodland Enchantress... and Saga!!! Also, I have all of the Celtic Ladies in stash but haven't started any of them. I think one of them that I got came partially kitted too, but I snagged all the DMC and just added it to my stash. And I love the Mickey Mouse tank! Happy stitching, Andrew!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thanks Jen! Appreciate you watching! Maybe you'll have to pull out a Celtic lady when I start my autumn one haha. Just saying ;). Happy stitching!!

[@jensfiberweb]

@@therunnerstitcher I might have to! I do love the conversion you picked.

[@catkinandlillie]

Yay!! So glad you did a WIP parade as it was lovely to catch up with all your WIPs 😄 15 is a good number...I'm a bit nervous to actually see how many I have when I do mine 😬😂 I love all your WIPs but of course, Gaia has to be my favourite ❤ I also really love Saga...every time you hold it up I just think it looks incredible! I'm so excited for your future new starts too, and I hoping to do the seaside Tiny Town as well. I've ordered threads and funnily enough I was wondering about stitching it on a light blue! I think 2024 will continue to be a lot of WIP juggling for both of us but that's part of the fun I think 😄

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you Kat! Gaia and Saga are excellent choices. I love both of them! I think you're so right 2024 will be the WIP juggling year and probably into 2025 ha. It is so much fun though. Love that you're thinking a light blue for Seaside tiny town too!

[@neilstephen6761]

Love seeing your progress.Happy stitching

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! Happy stitching to you as well :)

[@Linda-Lovestostitch]

Your stitching is very beautiful.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much!!

[@daniellebcraftingcorner]

Love all your fancy ladies!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you :)

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love all your wips and your progress you made on them. Happy stitching!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! Happy stitching!

[@Nightfeare]

Everything looks great. I love seeing all your projects.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! It's fun to see where I am now compared to when I first started sharing them all with you :). Thanks for watching!

[@stitchingwithfru]

Amazing projects. I can't choose a favourite 😆 I also love Mirabilia and Bella Filipina. I have some Mirabilias finished and right now I'm stitching the Bella Filipina Hanan, Deity of the Morning, and waiting to stitch Mayari, Tala and Masskara Festival Queen 🥰 I love xJudesign fabrics, they are amazing

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you! 😊. Ooh those are great choices from Bella Filipina. I love the Masskara Festival Queen!! I agree about xJudesign. Great fabrics! Happy stitching!

[@WickedKatStitch]

Thank you for sharing all of the projects! Your work is stunning (as usual) Saga is beyond words 😍

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much Kat!! I am so happy with how SAGA is coming along :). Glad you enjoyed the mid-year update!

[@fransturgeon4970]

Great job, Andrew. The thing I admire most about your stitching choices is you go big. At my age now, I do small to medium designs. Is your lovely new assistant on vacation?????🐶

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you! Yes, I tend to be drawn to the big pieces haha. I need a few more medium/smalls to balance it out haha. Winston decided to take a nap and he was too comfy for me to wake him up haha :)

[@madgrandma]

I loved stitching the Celtic Autumn. I finished mine earlier this year. You'll love working on her. Enjoyed all your projects

[@therunnerstitcher]

Ooh that's exciting! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed stitching yours! I bet she looks beautiful! Thanks for watching!

[@TheCrossStitchGuy]

It was nice to see your WIP parade! I see so many projects that are getting closer to a finish! You should totally start Celtic Autumn soon. If you wait for WIPGO to call her I fear the universe will make you wait till December. I love Lakapati! I've had my eye on her. Whenever you do start her you should do a little test stitch for the wheat. I fear it might blend in to your fabric.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thanks Yoshi!! Definitely have made some good progress so far this year :). Oh man... I'm really hoping WIPGO calls Autumn sooner than December haha. You're right... I should do a test on Lakapati. Maybe I'll send you a floss toss of that color and see what you think.

[@thewitchywoman]

Really looking forward to watching the progress on the Autumn pattern from Lavender And Lace once you start that. Totally ready for the fall vibes lol

[@therunnerstitcher]

I couldn't agree more! I'm so ready for fall vibes ha. I think that's why I have the Autumn Quaker kitted up as well. They will both be coming so stay tuned! :). Happy stitching and thank you for watching!

[@MemphisSarahE]

Love your Mickey top! 🤩 I think it would be fabulous to see more work on your Woodland Enchantress…those trees look AMAZING!!! Thanks for the great update! 😊

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you! It was SO hot here, I had to do a tank top haha. Ooh good choice. Every time I pull it out I think... wow those trees look good haha! Hopefully more updates soon :). Happy stitching and thanks for watching Sarah!

[@klparker76401]

You are so talented! I enjoy your channel, thanks for sharing

[@therunnerstitcher]

Aww, thanks so much 😊! I'm glad you enjoyed the update!

[@Jayne22]

Yes, I enjoyed your wip parade. You are a talented stitcher and I look forward to watching your progress on Celtic Autumn conversion. I have seen quite a few variations of this set but have not done any of them, yet. 😊

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. You're right, there are so many good conversions of these ladies out there! It's inspiring! Happy stitching

[@tracyshrode9047]

Love your tank top.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! It was so hot here, I had to wear a tank top ha

[@tracyshrode9047]

@@therunnerstitcher I live in Texas. Tanks and flip flops are a necessity

[@314stitcher]

Omg i still have to finish my winter wonderland. Let me know when you’re starting and I will pick it back up I saw anew flosstube and she is doing a Disney with all the windows “stitching mama family”. Might want to get that one too. 😂

[@therunnerstitcher]

Ooh I definitely will let you know! I'm not sure I'll get to it in July, but I'll keep you posted! Ooh the Disney pattern sounds fun! Happy stitching and thanks for watching!

[@elizabethkrafnick5466]

You’ve only been stitching like a year and you are so inspirational, talented and just plain nice. And you have great taste in shirts! I think my favorite is the the caterpillar cross stitch holiday Sal. It is totally wonderful and I almost signed up for itI have done a few of their kits and I love their company. Everything is so well done. I would say poo to WIPGO and work on it if you want! Put something else aside. I want to see how the whole thing turns out. And this is all about me after all.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Aww thank you so much! I have grown and learned so much in this last year of stitching! I just enjoy it all so much! I do love the Caterpillar kit and it will see updates soon :). Of course it is all about you, so I should see what I can do haha! Happy stitching and thank you for watching!

[@maryannjohnson5410]

Thanks for the Wip Parade! Loved seeing all your projects. Your oldest wip is young compared to mine. My personal oldest Wips are from 2020. I have one I inherited from my Mom that I'm trying to finish so that I can give it to her for Christmas. No idea when she started it. Take care!

[@therunnerstitcher]

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yes since I only picked up stitching a little over a year ago I don't have many old WIPs. But I'm sure in years to come I will since I love starting large projects ha. That's so cool you're going to finish your moms WIP! Love it. Happy stitching!

[@kathleenkraynak4997]

You inspire me! Your beautiful stitching! I ran for the first time today in over a year. Planning to run The Queen Bee in October!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Aww thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the mid-year update! Oh that's AMAZING! Congratulations on getting out there to run and signing up for a race! It's a nice way to get moving when our hobby is mostly sitting :) haha. Thank you for watching and happy stitching (and running!)

[@suzielambert2886]

Enjoying your videos. You have some lovely projects on the go and in your future. I have stitched all 5 of the L&L Celtic Ladies and enjoyed every one them. Happy Stitching ☺️

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! That's amazing you've finished all 5! Definitely a long term goal of mine, they are just so beautiful. Do you have yours framed and hanging somewhere?

[@suzielambert2886]

@@therunnerstitcher yes they are all framed and hanging. ☺

[@therunnerstitcher]

Love it!

[@NatteringswithNancyfromNZ]

Lovely work 😍 I'm impressed by the count fabric you're working on for some projects! I love your Saga, it's so pleasing to see it methodically stitched. I'm working on Saga too but there is no rhyme or reason to where I'm stitching at any given time 😅 utter chaos lol!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! Yes I've definitely been trying higher counts to see what I like. There's so much to explore in this hobby! Chaotic SAGA would be fun too though haha. Just a different way to stitch it ha!

[@nilasink3270]

So many wonderful projects!

[@therunnerstitcher]

Aww thank you! Glad you enjoyed the update :)

[@katiepunch42]

Lovely mid year wip parade Andrew, my favourite piece is woodland enchantress 🪡. Take care.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I also love Woodland Enchantress. She will definitely need to get some more attention later this year :). Happy stitching!

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Hi Andrew. I am a new subscriber and I found you from Yoshi's channel. I also subscribe to Catkin and Lillie. My oldest WIP is a UFO. From 2002.... Winter Queen that I changed the colour of. And she is nearly done, mores the pity. Work on her coming up soon though.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Hello! Welcome to the channel! Yoshi is a friend of mine and I'm happy you're enjoying his channel too! Doesn't matter how old the WIP is really as long as you're still enjoying it! :). Happy stitching and thank you for watching the channel!

[@sewmesarah]

Ooh all the pretties. You know I never thought of it, but you’re wight, where are all the fancy guys in cross stitch? I’m quite sure someone could charts male figures with elegant costume too. Seems remiss of us. 😉

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you Sarah! Glad you enjoyed the parade :). I'm sure they wouldn't be quite as popular as the fancy ladies, but you'd think there would at least be a few more haha! There's not as many male stitchers so maybe that's why! Either way I still love a fancy person! Happy stitching!

[@aimeezellers814]

Great Parade Andrew. I'd love to see fruits of plenty more often. That green was a great substitute. And of course, you know I love all the pretty ladies, mermaids, enchantress, and the Valentine man and lady. You're an inspiration as always.

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! Ooh yes Fruits is a good one and I always love stitching it :). It's on my WIPGO one more time so it'll get some decent progress. Glad you enjoyed the mid-year update and happy stitching!

[@JillybeanL66]

Your wips are really coming along, looking forward to seeing your progress on the different famcy ladies and the beading.. Your kitted up projects/future plans look interesting, must be hard not to get started now…lol. Really love the comfort lighthouse, I think I have seen another flosstuber doing that one as well. Looks like a great choice to try silks with. Dis you mkae your own conversion? Happy Stitching

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! It was fun to recap on each project and actually see how far I've gotten! If I'm not mistaken the comfort lighthouse had the silks in the floss list and then came with a dmc conversion :). Happy stitching!

[@JillybeanL66]

@@therunnerstitcher Thanks for replying, I think you may have just enabled my next stitchy order…lol Happy Stitching and stay cool.

[@stitchinginhighheels9529]

My favorite part of your parade is the variety of pieces that you're working on. Thanks for showing them all to us along with your planned starts! 🪡👠

[@therunnerstitcher]

Thank you so much! I do love a variety of projects ha. I'm glad you enjoyed the mid-year round up. Happy stitching!

[@HyggeStitcher]

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[@therunnerstitcher]

Thanks Samantha!!