Let's play a game...how many new starts do I have this time? 🤣 Cross stitch updates and wips

[@bettyechristain9711]

Also loved your Star Spangled Street!!.

[@SmallTownStitches]

You my dear are the queen of all the starts

[@stitchyreispeices]

It's an honor 🤣

[@mirpaxvv]

Nice seeing you again. Both of your finishes are so beautiful! Congratulations! As for your needle situation, you’ll need to look at some of Vonna Pfeiffer’s floss tubes. She stitches with a regular tapestry needle doing what you want the double needle to do. She goes down with the sharper side and comes back up with the blunt side. Just a suggestion. Happy Stitching! - Valerie

[@stitchyreispeices]

Thank you! I'll look her up. Thanks!

[@joancook8454]

WOW! I didn’t think people still did Crosstitch, it was very popular in the 80s and I did a lot of it. I still have all the tools I need to do anything I want but just need the desire. Nice work

[@stitchyreispeices]

Yes, there is a fairly large group who still enjoy cross stitching! I didn't realize this until just about two years ago when I got back into and found people here and on social media sharing. Its my way of relaxing most nights now and there are so many more amazing patterns than I remember seeing back in the day as a kid!

[@LidiasLeisurelyStitching]

I love the hiding place and summer cottage! I've not seen summer cottage anywhere else. Your little dove finish is so cute! I hope you find something to help your wrist. Happy stitching 💜

[@stitchyreispeices]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@LesliesLakeLife]

Hello Autumn is an absolutely gorgeous design. Keeping this one on my want list for sure. Beautiful projects. :)

[@stitchyreispeices]

It really is! Thank you

[@jenniferhass5683]

I enjoy seeing your new bags- I love mine! And you always find the cutest patterns! I love the bunny!! I know what you mean with the wrist pain, such a bummer..

[@stitchyreispeices]

I'm so glad you enjoy yours! Isn't that bunny so cute??! I couldn't pass it up. These patterns need to stop finding me. ;)

[@christieschepers5072]

I have arthritis and a lot of pain in my hands and wrists. I purchased crafting gloves by Clover and they have helped a lot. I am 72 and have no plans to stop my crafting and sewing!

[@stitchyreispeices]

Good tip! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad it's not slowing you down! :)

[@CaseyL19]

I snagged a bag, this will be my first real project bag and I’m so excited. Great episode

[@stitchyreispeices]

Yay! I hope you love it and thanks for joining me!! I'll ship it out today for you! :) thanks for your support!!

[@bettyechristain9711]

Love your Hello Autumn!! It is looking good. I am a fall / Christmas Winter person.

[@stitchyreispeices]

Thank you!

[@bettyechristain9711]

You can gently wash out by hand your fabric to make it softer so you can use sewing method. You can only do this on none over dyed fabric. Aida lends itself to this process very well.

[@stitchyreispeices]

Ohhh maybe I will try this! Thank you!

[@e_craftingincolorado]

Hooray for Feasting Frenzy! I started this on New Year’s Day.

[@stitchyreispeices]

I saw your start and it made me want it even more! :)