Flosstube 30: It's a floss date, apparently!

[@andreac-iheartcrossstitch]

I feel so honored that you share so much of yourself with us. I'm happy that things are progressing for you. Love your projects and the colors you chose. Hugs!

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, my beautiful friend! Sharing on Flosstube helps me a tremendous amount to process things. For some reason, having to tell the story in a language that's not my own makes me think about it harder and longer. I find that it helps me :-) Hugs back!

[@KellyBellcambridgegiftsbykelly]

It is always great to see you and your beautiful stitching. I’m so happy to see you do well. Stay on this path - it makes you happy. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching 🧵

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much Kelly! :-)

[@karendavis-macon9658]

Meka, so good to see that beautiful smile!! Thinking only positive would help a mass of people; IF only we would do it!! GOOD outweighs EVIL. Your WIPS are gorgeous and they ALL bring such a glow to your face!! Can't wait to see the progress!! Have a wonderful vacation!! I will be at Stitch Con next week and looking forward to a great time!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERY DAY!!

[@DarlingBluebell]

Hi Karen, thank you! :-) I hope you're having a blast at Stitch Con. It would be way too many people for me but it does look like a lot of fun. Happy stitching! xx

[@patriciakasmarek6680]

I’m so happy for you and the strides you have made. I could tell by your smile that you were doing much better and thank you for sharing your experiences of your therapy. I hope by now that you’ve had a lovely holiday and I look forward to seeing you soon!😁💕👏🎉

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thank you so much, Patricia! Yes, the holiday was lovely :-)

[@lisanepsund5577]

Hello Mieke! I have just finished watching all your videos and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed them! Blue is my favorite color, which is what drew me to you, but your videos are much more than that. Thank you for sharing your mental health journey - it is nice to see you looking and sounding so much happier! I'm looking forward to your next video!

[@DarlingBluebell]

Oh my, Lisa, you went through ALL my videos? That makes me feel so very special, thank you! I hope to record a new video this coming week, looking forward to it :-) Thanks again!

[@amandam7203]

Beautiful castle walls. Great progress! Glad you are feeling better.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thank you! :-)

[@peggynewton7382]

It is good to see the beautiful smile. Beautiful stitching. So glad things are coming together for you. You are a very beautiful woman. Keep smiling

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thank you so much Peggy!

[@sofiamochon-ciniglio4010]

The stitching is beautiful & I love the blue theme :)

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thank you! :-)

[@passionforcrafting1161]

Gorgeous projects! I haven’t started Castle Walls yet, still debating my color choices... Love seeing the progress on the Tilton project, EZPDF sounds like something to look into...Can’t wait to meet Mieke 2.0, it sounds like you are moving into the right direction which is great news! Happy Stitching my dear friend, enjoy your vacation! Dunja

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, my lovely friend! Yes yes yes, I can totally recommend EZPDF, especially for our Tilton pieces. Uff the confetti was doing my head in going row by row. Big hug!

[@CreativelyYours]

Lieve Mieke, ik ben zo trots op jou!! Je begint weer een sprankel in je ogen te krijgen. Het is inderdaad een weg van op en neer, maar uiteindelijk werkt het wel. Ik weet nog goed hoe vermoeiend EMDR was, maar ook dat wordt steeds beter!! Prachtige nieuwe starts en ik kan niet wachten op je grote nieuws!! Veel liefs en een knuffel, Debbie

[@DarlingBluebell]

Dank je wel lieverd! Vind het zo leuk om terug te krijgen dat ik weer begin te glimmen. Zo zie ik mezelf graag... Dikke knuffel terug, gauw wat afspreken! :-) xx

[@mevstitchesinparis5382]

Dearest darling Mieke, as you already know, I've been on a ghost ride on social media for the last few weeks and am only now slowly emerging. So I'm catching up, and I have to write here what I think you already know: who you are, what you show, what you share is an unbelievable gift to us all. Whether it be tiny little blue crosses, a genuine burst of laughter, a patient explanation of an unknown concept, an insightful tale of moments in your life make us richer. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@DarlingBluebell]

My absolute pleasure, mev! Even though I still feel very vulnerable every time, it would be a shame to keep such knowledge just to myself... I hope it helps at least 1 other precious human being. Big hug to you my friend, I miss you! xx

[@Shycat996]

Hi, I also love blues and teals! Love your stitching and video. I chose "Darling" to do the Quaker Seasons of Friendship" SAL that Jan Hicks is doing and love Missus Sedes colors! Want to share with you that I am familiar with that therapy as they did that with me after I found my son deceased in the back yard and yes indeed it WORKS!!!! It has been 20 years since and I have had no traumatic effects and can now think of things without the horror. Am glad you told others of this. I did not know it could be used for all sorts of other trauma as well but makes perfect sense. Till next time

[@DarlingBluebell]

Hi Sharon, thank you so, so much for sharing such a personal story. Gosh, it gives me goosebumps. I'm SO happy to read EMDR worked out so well for you.

[@evelienjol7169]

Wat fijn om te horen (en te zien) dat het steeds beter met je gaat en dat je zoveel baat hebt bij de edmr. Mooie nieuwe projecten heb je. Ik vind het zo knap van je dat je, als de stof- of flosskeuze je toch niet bevalt, helemaal opnieuw begint, zelfs als je al redelijk ver bent. Het is wel de beste keuze om te maken maar zelf modder ik dan gewoon door. Groetjes Evelien

[@DarlingBluebell]

Dank je Evelien! :-) Haha, ja dat doormodderen deed ik in het begin van m'n borduurhobby ook. Zo'n gevoel van; 't is toch zonde van alle tijd die je er al in gestoken hebt...

[@m00nwise]

Mieke, wat heb je flinke stappen gezet in de afgelopen maanden. Fijn te horen en vooral in je gezicht te zien hoe EMDR jou helpt. Veel succes en plezier in de ontwikkeling van Mieke 2.0. Zo noemde ik het ook, het heruitvinden, herprogrammeren van mijzelf tot versie 2.0. Met vallen en opstaan, je komt er wel!

[@DarlingBluebell]

Dank je wel, Janneke! :-) Het is een fijne metafoor inderdaad, dat 2.0 gebeuren. Hij klopt gewoon als een bus :-) Wat ik er ook mooi aan vind, is dat het niks 'fouts' zegt over de 1.0 versie, zeg maar. De 1.0 was/is ook een mooi mens, maar de 2.0 is gewoon wijzer en ervarener en gaat hopelijk veel beter voor zichzelf zorgen in de toekomst ;-) Dank je wel voor je bemoediging! xx

[@MrsMauraMae]

I really love your color choices. I bought darling because of you. Love it. BTW, your videos are very therapeutic. I have experienced similar situations, but I did not seek help. Now things are better, but I never forgot the traumatic event that keeps playing in the back of my head. This was 5 years ago and still have nightmares over it. Nobody knows how I felt because I did not feel it was safe to express it.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Hi Maura, thank you so much for opening up about your experiences. I have found therapy and my EMDR sessions very, very helpful in dealing with the traumas of my past. If indeed you still have nightmares over what you have gone through, please do yourself a favour and find somebody to talk to about it. It is super scary at first, I know how scary it feels. But truly, it has changed my life. Wishing you all the best!

[@MrsMauraMae]

@@DarlingBluebell Thank you so much. I will reach out. After listening to you talk about your experiences, and also listening about what goes on between you and your therapist, I realize that maybe someone can help me forget it.

[@SmallTownStitches]

Bear with me I’m finishing catching up. I love Krozwyrd!

[@DebWilsonStitches]

Loving the 2.0 model, your blossoming new confidence is shining through and talking about your journey is surely helping others. Your stitching is gorgeous as usual. Continue to take care of yourself. Deb

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thank you so much, as always, my beautiful friend! Much love xx

[@towmater1231]

All your WIPS are beautiful! I'm so glad that things are much better for you now! Can't wait for the good news on your next video!

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Dee! I cannot wait either to share it, haha. It's gonna be a fun story, promised.

[@janetmoate8448]

So glad to see you again and especially to see you looking so healthy and happy. I'm so thankful that the EMDR therapy is helping you! Your projects are gorgeous - I love all the bright blues and teals! Enjoy your upcoming trip and I'll look forward to seeing you again in July. xoxo

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Janet! :-)

[@glynisjordan4816]

So happy to see that you are coming out the other side of your troubles. I love your stitching,so pretty. I’m also stitching Castle Walls.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Glynis! Isn't Castle Walls just a wonderful design :-) I love it.

[@karinmonnich3310]

All your projects are gorgeous. I have missed you and I am glad you are back. I am happy for you, that you are doing better then in April. Keep it up and happy stitching! Take care.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Karin! It's great to read that I've been missed, thank you :-) Hope to be back around the end of July!

[@Lydia835]

Wat ben je stuk voor stuk mooie dingen begonnen de afgelopen tijd. Zo leuk om ze zo te zien. Fijne vakantie volgende week!

[@DarlingBluebell]

Dank je wel! :-) Vakantie was heeeeerlijk, en nu weer thuis geniet ik enorm van het fijne zomerweer xx

[@AStitchTooFar]

Hoe poetisch dat je ribbands opnieuw hebt gestart met kleuren die meer bij jou passen! Een mooie metafoor voor het proces waar je doorheen gaat :) Heerlijk om je weer te zien en te horen, een boost die ik vandaag kon gebruiken en wat heb je weer mooie dingen laten zien! xx

[@annet4867]

I will keep my fingers crossed! Happy to hear emdr is helping you as much as it does me! You deserve that 💙

[@DarlingBluebell]

Oh wauw, zo had ik er nog niet eens aan gedacht! Wat een goeie, dank je wel :-) Knuffel xx

[@faerie247]

Love all your projects Mieke.

[@lynettedavies3164]

It’s so good to hear from you again Mieke and to know that things are going better with you. Your projects are all beautiful! I have just bought a hank of Darling from Missus Sedas. It is just so beautiful. Not sure what I am going to stitch with it yet but I have a few ideas. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, my dear friend Lynette! How wonderful that you purchased Darling as well. It IS beautiful - and doesn't it just smell fantastic. Hope you'll find a wonderful project for it - I bet you will ;-) Happy stitching xx

[@kb04011966]

I love all your WIPS and Scarlet Ribbons is breathtaking! Take good care...

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thank you! :-)

[@katescrimgeour3884]

I was so glad to see that you posted a video - I've missed listening to you talk and hearing about your health - I am glad that you are beginning to see some recovery (and of course thrilled to see all your beautiful stitching pieces) in your mental health - I think about you a lot - all the way from Canada - sending you the best wishes.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thank you so, so much, Kate! It means a lot that you think of me and that your thoughts travel half the globe :-)

[@cococreates26]

Just bought those silks for Castle Walls ❤ Now to go buy the chart lol! Xx

[@DarlingBluebell]

Ahhh perfect! Hope you'll enjoy your new project Zoe! :-)

[@cococreates26]

❤❤❤

[@JudithHembrow]

Beautiful projects Mieke. Interesting to hear your experience of EMDR. Best wishes, Judy💜🌹🌺💙

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks Judy, and a big hug to you xx

[@michellel9470]

I’m in the middle of my own mental health journey. Learning to care about yourself isn’t easy. Take care! Hugs.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Good luck with your journey, Michelle! I hope you'll see improvement in your health very soon. Hang in there, much love xx

[@StitchingJoanne]

EMDR is great!

[@linnalark]

🌸

[@mikytova]

What a beautiful projects Mieke! I am glad to see you happy. Lots of love xxx

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Michaela! Happy stitching to you too xx

[@susanhoey9248]

I have many of the symptoms you have described, I must check out EMDR. One question, when you are so tired, how do you have the energy to stitch? I cannot even do the simplest cross stitching these days, I have no energy. You must post another video before July, Mieke! We want to know what it is that made you so very happy, I want some too! Thank you for your video, your pieces are always beautiful.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Hi Susan, I hope you've checked out EMDR by now, hope that it will bring you something! To answer your question, I don't always find the energy to stitch. Back in april when I was feeling so down again, I spent a lot of time in bed, sleeping or watching movies. Now that my energies are back up, stitching goes better. And when I do feel low again, I find that it helps a lot to talk a nice long walk. Being outside, breathing fresh air and just letting your thoughts wander off... It does great things for your body and brain. Hugs!

[@manuedupont1285]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@mirili3836]

OMG 😱, you’re here ❗️ I missed you a lot. 😍 All your projects are gorgeous. I’m glad to hearing you are doing well. 😘 Tchau❗️

[@DarlingBluebell]

Obrigadoooo! (hope I spelled that right, haha)

[@jasminecustombags]

Hi Mieke! I am so proud of you. You should be too. Where did you buy your vintage murmur Murano? It looks absolutely beautiful. All your projects are amazing; you are a great artist. Much love -Gen

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Gen! I bought the Murano at Casa Cenina, an Italian needlework webshop. They have a beautiful selection of fabrics in my opinion.

[@primthepurplefibrocrow2991]

""""''Waving Hi Mieke!!!!!!!""""""" Congrats on a magnificent Mini Maynia!!!! I love all your floss color choices and fabric changes. All are spot on. From now on, #teammieke2.0. All the way and for the win! I think I had an entire conversation with you during the life updates. I kept saying, "Yup," "Right?", "Exactly". I'm so glad you are improving!!! And so thankful you are sharing your struggles and journey because from where I'm sitting you always looked fine. I guess it helps to know that other, well put together people have a hard time too sometimes. (((((((HUGS)))))))-Sabine

[@DarlingBluebell]

Hiiii my dear friend! Thank you so much. I've had a blast with Mieke's Mini Maynia :-) And don't ya worry, I am not a well put together person, haha. My advantage is that I love language and I can talk pretty easily. But inside this mind of mine... Uff. LOL. Big hug!

[@flosstubethecanadianstitch8733]

Hi there! I am enjoying watching your videos, new and old. I gave you a shout out in my video #29. (Sorry for mispronouncing your name,,, I’m the worst at names). Your projects are all beautiful, your love of blue is awesome!

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thank you! :-) I'll have a look at your channel, thanks so much for shouting me out. And don't worry about mispronouncing - loads of English/American/Australian natives can't say my name. I don't mind at all, I actually enjoy all the different varieties :-) Thank you again! xx

[@flosstubethecanadianstitch8733]

Darling Bluebell. You are so kind. You do beautiful work and your videos are fun and interesting to watch. Thanks for making them!

[@juliemorton2347]

Hi your stitching is beautiful! You pick some beautiful projects. I am working on Ink Circles Forest of Sumatra. How do you attach your fabric to the q snap so neatly. Mine is always scrunched up! Keep well! ❤️😀

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Julie! Haha I had troubles as well with Qsnaps in the beginning. What helps me is to first put in the 2 longer clamps (in my case the horizontal ones), and stretch the fabric between those. Then, put on the 2 smaller clamps. It prevents those annoying wrinkles. Hope it helps!

[@chellesunflwr]

Your WIPs are beautiful! So glad you are doing well. TFS ~chelle 🌻

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Chelle! :-)

[@queenelfaria2]

Hi! Another one who adores all things blue here, so of course I think all you work and color choices are gorgeous! :D Just wanted to thank you for sharing your needlework progress and, most bravely, your life progress. It touches my heart each time you speak of your journey. Keep it up! 💙💙

[@DarlingBluebell]

Yay! Hello fellow blue lover! :-) Thank you for the kind words xx

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

I love all of your WIPS. They are just beautiful. I have had EMDR before through Counseling. It has really helped me. Do you like to Read? I see Book Shelves begins you so that is why I was wondering. I love to read as well. Happy Stitching ❤️

[@DarlingBluebell]

Thanks so much, Linda! Yes, I do like to read indeed :-) I used to read for hours on end when I was younger. These days, I have trouble keeping up with a book. But I still love to take a good book with me on vacation.

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

Darling Bluebell - You Are Welcome - I have always been a Avid Reader since Kindergarten. Today is Saturday the 6th Of June and I did put three Books on Hold through my Library this week. I will hopefully get them on Tuesday of this coming week. I hope that you will continue to keep on Reading. Have A Very Wonderful Day ❤️🔰❤️

[@therockingstitcher]

Wauw wat wordt die Tilton mooi! En ezpdf is de enige app waar ik ooit voor heb betaald en nog geen seconde spijt van gehad. Het enige nadeel is dat ik nou het liefst al mijn papieren patronen erin gooi. Mijn ogen zijn lui geworden😂 Jij maakt blauw echt tot een pracht kleur. Je hebt zo’n oog voor kleuren en combinaties. Prachtig al die ink circles etc. Je verhaal over je reis door je burn-out raakt me altijd. Ik ben bijna jaloers op je Mieke 2.0 vooruitzicht, ik vrees dat ik blijf hangen op Jemima 1.15 ofzo😂 Maar serieus, ik weet dat je er hard voor werkt en je dit o zo verdiend. En wat gun ik je deze vooruitgang! Sterkte met de komende (laatste) loodjes.

[@DarlingBluebell]

Hahaha NU snap ik waarom jij als een speer door je full coverage WIPs heen gaat. Dat EZpdf is echt fantastisch, wat een uitvinding. Hee maar eh... Jemima 1.15... dat klinkt niet helemaal lekker. Krijg/pak je wel de ruimte voor jezelf? Ik zal er op zo'n openbare plaats niet verder op ingaan, maar met de verhalen die je verteld hebt kan ik me er iets bij voorstellen. Als je een luisterend oor nodig hebt, dan weet je me te vinden hè. ;-) Dikke knuffel!

[@kareng7201]

Hello, my dear Mieke! (sorry, it’s gonna be long, cannot access IG for private messaging :-/ ) I just finished bing-watching your videos, and I have to say, you’re one of the loveliest souls I’ve met, and surely God-sent. You have no idea how your sharing your story has helped me on my own. Besides it being similar to mine in some ways (plus the fact that we both love blue hues, peacocks and butterflies ;-) ), it has given me that much-needed push of courage and motivation so that I, too, could stand for myself, acknowledge I cannot handle my “mess” on my own anymore, and seek the help I need. This Friday I have my first session with an awesome therapist a friend recommended. I am oh-so-nervous, but you inspire me to go ahead and do this for myself, and those whose lives I may touch in the future, too. So, this Karen 2.0, in the making, has lots to appreciate and thank you for, and thank God for your video presence in my life, too. Many hugs, blessings and all of my support in your life and stitching journey. Xoxo Karen - CraftingK P.S. I know your birthday is on the 3rd week of September, but... when, exactly? ;) See you!

[@DarlingBluebell]

Karen! Oh my, where do I even begin to thank you for such sweet words... Thank you so, so much. And YES GIRL! I am SO proud of you that you have taken such a massive step towards taking better care of yourself. That is wonderful news! We all deserve and need help to find our way in life. It makes me very happy to read that you've found inspiration in my videos. Wishing you the very, very best in this journey, please keep me posted (only if you want to of course ;-)) As to when my birthday is: you must have been reading my mind, haha. I am right now trying to upload a new flosstube video, and my birthday gets mentioned in that :-) Much love and big hugs! You've got this, you can do this, you and me both.

[@kareng7201]

@@DarlingBluebell Well, of course I'll keep you posted! You're a great inspiration for me, especially now that I can so happily see you coming out on the light side again. That makes me so happy, girl! Hugs, blessings, and congrats on your new home. We oh-so-got this! :-)