Saltbox Stitcher [Episode 108] "Everyone Loves a Parade ! "

Begin the year with a WIP Parade... A new year and already lots of Works In Progress, also some great FINISHES ! Check out my long time WIP, Ann Grimshaw and more. And oh yes, my ambitious plans for 2024.

[@zoetaylor4849]

❤ true words Brenda. I have stitched from childhood and love how relaxing it is. I watched my Mum fight her Altzhiemers to carry on stitching , when her mind could not understand stitching ...she knitted her last few years. She never understood who we were sometimes but her hands knew how to knit. Keep stitching ladies ... ❤

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

Who doesn’t love a Carol Saltbox parade 🥰🥳. May you & Mr Saltbox have a happy, healthy & blessed 2024! ♥️

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Carol...thanks for the nice visit...love your patterns and stitching...wishing you and your husband the very best in 2024❤❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@salliep1]

You have no idea how I look forward to your videos and words of wisdom! Thank u so much for your time and inspiration!! 🧵🧵🧵🪡🪡🪡

[@judyyunt2758]

You are truly an inspiration to so many of us! Thank you for showing your WIPs! We all love you!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Aww you’re sweet! Thank you!

[@dorissanders1950]

So much fun seeing all these beautiful stitches. Hopefully we xan stitch to at least 90s. We are frozen in Missouri...sniw, wind, ice and subzero temperatures.. aren't you happy to miss this! Retirement means you do not gave to slide to work! I am staying inside and stitching!

[@saltboxstitcher]

No I don’t miss the driving and sliding or the subzero. But we get a little cold too. It’s supposed to hit freezing tonight which is very cold for Florida!!

[@karenhamilton9528]

Thanks for the inspiration, Carol - as always! May your needle through 2024. Cheers!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you!

[@imclueless1]

Omg I love a parade. Huge applause on you finishes. Just fabulous pieces.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@DownAllisonRoad]

I love seeing all of your WIPs! Thanks for sharing. It’s so funny the way we all approach things so differently, too. I could never stitch a border, especially one that is basically just a wonky line, before stitching anything else. I’m definitely a “border as I go” stitcher.

[@jeanneantha2832]

So many beautiful stitches. And many times, the border is very complex and kind of daunting, kudos for tackling that right at the beginning!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@joyceclowser3371]

I love seeing your treasures!! Your two finishes are absolutely beautiful!! Look forward to seeing your progress!! Happy stitching!❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@debbiegarlem5733]

Thank you so much for another inspirational video! I always look forward to them. Stay safe and well and happy stitching!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you!

[@susangriffin7411]

Never tire of seeing all your WIPS and finishes. So inspiring. Beautiful.

[@claudia3973]

Congratulations to Camille! She is so cute! My granddaughter danced also. Such fun times!! Thank you so much for the video. You are inspiring ..

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@annneal6355]

Loved your flosstube, as always! I like how you keep it real and your humor!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Oh thank you!

[@lorraine-ol6ox]

Competition dance is wonderful! My 3 daughters competed. So much fun and wonderful memories

[@gleehanson4775]

Oh, my.....such lovely 🌹 things! 🤩

[@emilywilliams3237]

Your WIP parades are always amazing, Carol. Absolutely love all of your pieces.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@stephanieange8750]

I love seeing and hearing about all your projects. It snowed most of the morning. I enjoyed hanging out with you while I got some stitching done.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you! Stay warm and cozy!!

[@angelasawyer6714]

FYI Tudor Silk is equivalent to Soie Surfine, which is the finer version of 100/3. Absolutely love your videos! ❤

[@blessedrthosesermount99]

Such a treat to see you! 😊 I so enjoy your channel 🎶🐦🍃🪻💜 and really look forward to your new episodes. Congratulations on your finishes! Be healthy. Blessings ✨️

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much!!!❤️

[@jacquelineboyd1269]

Beautiful projects. Love your ann grimshaw finish. Feel better mr. Saltbox

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you!

[@debbieweigle8420]

Oh my gosh your whip parade is beautiful. Love seeing them all. Hope you and hubby feel better!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@pattyaltier7234]

Ann G. turned out fabulous! Loved your parade. You look like you have about an acre of stitching to do! My goodness you showed some huge samplers! You are a brave woman!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much! Brave or crazy??? Lol

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Hi Carol! Love your finishes - someday I am going to stitch Ann Grimshaw! Keep on stitching and you will get them all done eventually! Happy stitching til next time! 😁🪡🧵🪡✂️✂️✂️💕💕💕

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you! You too my friend!!! I’m stitching Dwelling place by TK and of course you stitched the model. So beautiful!!!

[@sandyp2485]

I appreciate your WIP parades because you note the time begun so it's clear how long a piece takes to completion. Of course different stitchers work at different rates but still it's a nice guide in general. I like how you divide up your weekly stitching time. I'm going to copy your Saturday Smalls; I have so many cute little pieces begging to get done but I always push them aside in pursuit of whatever large project I'm on. I may also copy your His Eye Is On the Sparrow Sunday; I have that chart so I'll kit it up. Thanks for your commentary on using a journal. I recently bought a cheap hardcover ($10 at Walgreens!) with 240 pages and now I have an idea how to get it started.

[@lindawhitley1772]

I agree with you 100%. I do the border first. And I count several times for this. It's a whole lot easier when you add the insides of the design. I enjoyed today's visit. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you!

[@donnafrancis9163]

You have such beautiful projects! I always enjoy watching. Take care, stay warm, and I look forward to your next video!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@annielessard4629]

Enjoyed the parade! Get better soon Mr Saltbox!! It was -9 in northern NH last night. Expecting colder tonite. Stay warm and safe 😊

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks, you too!

[@louiselee8869]

Love seeing all your projects! All beautiful. Congrats on being mentioned in the newest addition of “Just Cross Stitch” magazine.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much! I was contacted by Just Cross Stitch last month and I was shocked!!! Who knew my crazy rambling would end up in a magazine???

[@pamhoerner376]

Great WIP parade Carol! You have some great choices! We are in the frigid temps here with over 2 ft. Of snow. I can’t wait to get to AZ for a few weeks. Love watching you as I do miss you. Take care of yourself and stitch away! I have been stitching quite a bit due to weather! Yay as that’s a good thing about bad roads! 🤣🤣🤣

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks my friend!!! I’m sure Arizona will feel like summer compared to Iowa! I hope you and Tanya have a sweet time stitching and just being together!!! Stay safe! Miss you too!!!❤️

[@jennidawn]

Never worry about talking to yourself…My Daddy always says, “you can talk to yourself, and you can even answer yourself. Just don’t say, what?”😊 As always, beautiful work

[@saltboxstitcher]

Love that! Too funny!!! I have been known to tell myself “ told you so”. Haha

[@christinaderrico5159]

Beautiful stitching and I always enjoy your videos ♥️♥️♥️

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@pamlacey136]

It is always fun to see your WIP parade, and your finishes are so gorgeous!! I have been really sick with RSV so I hope that the two of you do not get it. It is really nasty, especially if you get the wheezing, so scary. Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful projects. Happy stitching and blessings to you both.

[@saltboxstitcher]

We are both well now. He was done and out for a bit but no RSV. Hope you are on the mend!!!

[@judystone3645]

You can never have enough projects going at one time. 😂 variety is the spice of life. Beautiful finishes and wips. You are pretty far along on the ones you want to finish this year. Uffindell sister samplers is on my list to start, also. I don't own any other HATS patterns, and don't plan to buy any, so it will be fun to stitch them. Should I go wild and do both at the same time? Lordy! I look forward to your next update. I hope both you and hubby are well or getting well. So much crud going around this Winter. ❤❤

[@gingershull2364]

I always love seeing anything you’re willing to share! Your projects are amazing!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@karenharris929]

Wow, this is my first Saltbox Stitcher floss tube - what amazing work xx

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!!! And also thanks for watching for the first time!!❤️

[@susanhowai6535]

I love your work, I enjoy your videos and you and your husband are delightful!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@kathrynpickering1497]

I would never get sick of seeing Ann Grimshaw. She's in my stash and I aspire to stitch her before too long. I always love seeing all of your stitching, Carol. You have inspired many of my more ambitious chart purchases!😂❤ As always, it was great to see you.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Wonderful! Thanks so much!!

[@maryellenmcinnis7693]

Ok, I’m having the hardest time with KZbin. They took away my ability to comment the way I use to and I’m not getting my notifications on my tablet. So accidentally I found this way I think. Carol , love your work and thankyou for sharing all the beautiful pieces you are working on. I think I told you before that my dad would say “I like talking to a good listener and listening to a good talker.” He’d talk to himself. I’m married to a man that doesn’t talk much and my youngest daughter says she does talk much either. One day one of them asked me if I talk if no one is home to hear me. I stopped and thought a second and then said of course I do! After all I believe what my dad always said. Now I catch myself doing it all time. Maybe they should talk more! Well my husband as youngest daughter is married and off with her family! Look forward to each of your flosstubes. You are an inspiration.

[@lauramilloway8674]

Thanks for the new video! You and Professor Saltbox make me laugh every week. 😊 Also, get better soon Professor!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you!!!

[@slim1one]

Your Ann Grimshaw is stunning! I’ll never be tired of hearing about it or looking at it. I have this pattern on my wish list at 124stitch. Need to take the plunge!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you!!

[@debbieheyer8271]

Thanks for wonderful stitching parade Have a great week

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you! You too!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching. ❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks for watching!

[@dianeruno4942]

All kinds of beautiful Carol- can't wait to see your progress! I was watching you and stitching on my own Mary Carr.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Oh thank you! Of course when I watched it back I realized I said Mary Clark instead of Mary Carr. Sorry about that!!!

[@dianeruno4942]

I'm working my way across the *$%& grass and the quirky animals!@@saltboxstitcher

[@lanelles242]

Carol, wow🤩 phenomenal WIP’s never too many ….so great seeing what you finished for your January stitch just beautiful! Thank you for taking time to put this together & to Mr. Saltbox for editing, etc… so appreciated, inspiring..congrats on your granddaughter’s dancing 💃 my niece did that from that same age throughout high school so fun! hope your not getting ill and that hubby feels much better soon, take good care, looking forward to seeing your progress…hugs from MN🤗♥️

[@dawnamsbaugh78]

Another inspiring video. Congratulations to your granddaughter and her dance company. I hope that tickle in your throat goes away and that Mr. Saltbox feels better soon. Have a wonderful day!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@PatterC]

So excited to see your Ann Grimshaw finish. Truly stunning. I have the pattern I just haven’t started yet. After looking at the hand-drawn squares, I set it aside. Ha ha. Loved the entire parade you shared. Thank you.

[@saltboxstitcher]

You can do it!

[@jenniferbonynge5899]

Always love seeing what you are working on. I feel more confident about trying larger designs when I see how ambitious you are...there's hope I tell myself! XO

[@saltboxstitcher]

You can do it! Just one stitch at a time!!

[@teacherlovesbeauty]

Your video comes up while i am grading papers, and I am happy!😂

[@tamimorgan1487]

I’m my! Such wonderful treasures! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy stitching and happy New year!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you!

[@richardallen1391]

So beautiful, thanks for showing all of your amazing stitching, finishes, and WIPS. Congratulations to your granddaughter on her dancing achievements. Hope you are not getting sick and that your husband feels better soon. Janine

[@lisatripp-hs5tm]

I loved your WIP parade. I am pretty much a monogamous stitcher. Maybe 2 at the most. I also stitch in hand. I have tried hoops and Q snaps, and I find them too bulky. Congrats to your granddaughter. I hope Mr. Saltbox feels better.

[@sarramartin2399]

It’s a wow for Anne Grimshaw

[@pamelapalmer1250]

Congratulations to you for being in just cross stitch magazine. I think it is great

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@stephanieb7800]

Thanks for another fabulous Flosstube.😊 Congrats to Camille and her fellow dancers. She is precious! I hope Mr. Saltbox feels better soon. A cold can really drag you down. I always crack windows in the house if anyone is sick to let out those germs. I love seeing all of your WIPS and kudos on your Anne Grimshaw finish!❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much!!

[@jensstitchingniche4151]

Always a fun video from Carol. Love your WIPS!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much Jen!!! I’m going to be watching your latest today! Stay warm in the Colorado cold!!!

[@marthacook]

Thank you for showing us your WIP parade.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks for watching!

[@cindiejensen3555]

Carol, you do such beautiful work. I would love to just be. Able to stitch with you and learn your process. Beautiful work and I love your floss tube.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@kathyjett2744]

You definitely need to have Mr. Saltbox frame Anne Grisham! I hope he's on the mend soon.

[@Perfectlyimperfectstitcher]

Anne Grimshaw is beautiful!!

[@JaneandMolly5166]

I'm enjoying your video from a hotel room in Jacksonville. Perfect timing!!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Perfect!

[@KentuckySampler]

I was SO happy to see your video on que today! I've been stitching on His Eye Is On The Sparrow for ages. I am a monogamous, s-l-o-w stitcher. I love seeing your WIPS and progress. ❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much!!! I’ll be starting Consider the Lillies when I finish Eye on the Sparrow.

[@helgaartale42]

Wow! Amazing beautiful work, keep it up!💕🪡🧵

[@susanacevedo3552]

Hi carol, wishing you and your family a happy new year and of course wonderful to see your whip parade loves seeing all of the samplers. They’re just so beautiful happy stitching. Cheers.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you! You too!

[@barbarahouser]

I love a Parade!! What a beautiful finish of Ann Grimshaw...hope to purchase my silk & get it started before the end of January. Your last video inspired me to pull out my kitted "Gathering of the Greens" I started it on New Year's Day and finished it this week. I love that chart but all those berries in the border were a true test of my patience!! I saw so many in your WIP parade that I want to stitch, you are the best enabler and I love spending time with you!!! I hope Professor Saltbox is feeling better. He does a wonderful job as your Editor & Publisher. See you next time! xoxoxo

[@saltboxstitcher]

Aww thanks so much. I get enabled by so many stitchers too!! Especially if I have it kitted. I hope to get back to Gathering the Greens. Maybe Christmas in July. It was 80 degrees here yesterday so I’m ready to stitch spring.

[@barbarahouser]

Wow, I thought we were in the middle of a heat wave at 50 degrees, but I hear Snow is making a comeback this week! Happy stitching !

[@lorriemoreau8894]

Happy New Year Carol ❤ your flosstubes always do my heart good, you need to keep going with the WIP parade until you get to Ann Rayner, I finally managed to get the chart but I’m a bit intimidated, it’s not an easy chart to read. Hope Mr Saltbox feels better soon, hats off to him for the great parade music. Xx

[@saltboxstitcher]

I love Ann too!!! She’ll be in my WIP parade part 2. And yes the chart is nearly impossible to read which is one of the reasons she is still a WIP but I definitely want to finish her sooner than later!!!

[@kathyb7636]

Beautiful Parade!!! Loved every minute! I think the Needle & Flax linen that has some greet to it is Alcott which I like very much! I hope Mr. Saltbox feels better soon and that you do not catch it!!!😷

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much!

[@nerdystitcher]

Your wall of stitching is amazing!

[@thecuteolive]

Re-watching today while ironing and cutting for the #tinyninepatchchallenge , I love your videos and all your stitching. You inspire me so much! I bought Gathering the Greens after the first time I watched this and I still want to get Ann Grimshaw and Jane Atkins. My husband always asks what Mr Saltbox is up too when he hears your voice. 💖

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much!

[@bethhuisman1722]

First, thanks for your video, and its good to see you again! I'm one of those who (feels driven?) stitches the border bones first. After everything meets up on the border, you can just relax, or carry on. 😊

[@saltboxstitcher]

I totally agree! Thanks for watching!

[@amandadavis8387]

Loved your WIP parade, thanks for sharing!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks for watching!

[@deloreschambers5152]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I so look forward to yours.

[@saltboxstitcher]

So nice of you to say, thank you.

[@marjoriefarquharson3057]

Thank you for sharing your wips. It encourages those of us with our own. Happy New Year!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you!

[@SessionMom]

Congratulations to Camille and her dance group. She's adorable. Reminds me of my granddaughter.

[@patriciadougal4896]

You are never boring your work is amazing and it is such a joy to spend time with you. Congratulations to your beautiful granddaughter. I hope Mr Saltbox is feeling better and hasn't passed it on to you. Until next time take care and happy stitching ❤

[@marlenezagar4487]

Beautiful! Loved your parade. ❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@charj57]

5:08 I loved what your husband did with pic in pic. What a techie guy!! My techieness is turning on my new phone and I fault at that at times.

[@estherovalle7909]

Happy New Year to both. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful work 😊

[@kathypisarczyk1574]

Thanks for a great video. I have at least one of your WIP’s in my WIP pile as well. Need to get it back out. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Kitchensurprise]

Loved your parade! Hope the Hubs feels better soon and you stay well

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@dollyyarborough2918]

Hello Carol…I never tire of seeing your gorgeous projects. I always feel like I’m visiting a friend when I watch. Thank you so much!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much! You’re very sweet!

[@porthesia]

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@debbieguest9939]

Your work is beautiful as usual. Always love your videos

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@sian.perrington]

Amazing Carol! Happy new year to you both 🎉 love from a bitterly cold Wales x

[@barbarabell6527]

You boring you are so funny! Never! We love a wonderful time with you whatever you show! So much pleasure in what you show! I am so excited I finished Martha Evans before Brenda's birthday! My first real sampler. Thank you Carol & Mr Saltbox for all your time. Have a wonderful week.See ya.

[@craftingkirsty]

Fab video as always 😊 Lots have been added to the shopping cart !

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debbiegilmore4641]

Loved watching your amazing parade❤. I love the saying “God willing and the creek don’t rise” and have adopted that saying based on hearing you say it! Thank you Carol Saltbox and sending my wishes to Mr. saltbox for a speedy recovery ❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Yes! Thank you! My grandma and my mom both said that so I guess I inherited the saying. Lol

[@catherinelaurent5219]

Thank-you for sharing your Parade of beautiful framed designs. your husband is so sweet to get you coffee, love the cup. Congratulation to your granddaughter. Thank-your son in law for his service my husband was in the Navy during Vietnam. Congratulation on finishing Ann Grimshaw, I am looking forward to seeing it framed, I hope your husband starts feeling better soon. Congratulations on your finishes and progress on all your stitching. Thank-you for sharing your WIP Parade.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much!!

[@flowerpowerritter-kj2fb]

Another awesome video … love your Whips… I’m stitching a gorgeous sampler GH1857 with muted colors and a pretty blue roof! It doesn't matter how many whips we have … we are happy! Yay!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Wonderful! That is a fabulous piece and I love the additional smalls that go with it!!!

[@flowerpowerritter-kj2fb]

Yessss… the smalls are precious… however… for the chart … you need a magnifier from NASA… what you think is a club shape symbol .. turned out to be a diamond shape 😱… teeny teeny printed symbols!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Fun to see your WIPs this time - you have some beauties in there! - Sheri

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much Sherri!!!

[@kathbower1585]

Fabulous WIP parade. Yours is the only one I watch. Happy New Year to you both❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Aww that’s very flattering, thank you so much!!❤️

[@red_river_stitcher]

Love your WIP parade!!! I was tickled to see that you’re stitching Sweet Temper! I just love that one! I have it kitted and ready but haven’t put in a single stitch. You’ve inspired me again! Many 😊 thanks!

[@cathynanz9637]

Happy to see your video! Prayers for Mr. Saltbox to feel better. Hoping you avoid "the bug" Carol. I also stitch in hand. It's what I enjoy. I have found that 36 count is my "sweet spot". Have thought about 40 count but I seriously don't think I would be able to see it well.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Oh thank you so much!! Yes he’s much better and I only got a very mild version so all is well!!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Gorgeous gorgeous work!! I too am grateful I can stitch and quilt everyday. God bless

[@saltboxstitcher]

Yes! Thank you!

[@sylviaperez-hardy1417]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful finishes and amazing WIPs. I find your videos fun to watch and especially love the interactions between you and your husband😊 I couldn’t find the new flosstuber you mentioned. It sounded like Solid Stitches to me but my hearing is going 😂. Perhaps you can mention it again on your next video. TIA🙋🏽‍♀️Never Mind I found the transcript and Sully Stitches by Tara Sullivan. I will watch her video next. Have a blessed week.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@susanlamatrice6938]

Thank you for sharing all your projects, so inspiring! Although I have to admit I go for the little samplers for myself 😂

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks, I actually like smalls too!!!

[@katydilks2924]

Another great video! I always love seeing your work! I have just kitted the Teresa Kogut Dwelling Place too, hopeful to start it soon too! Looking forward to part 2!🎉

[@saltboxstitcher]

Wonderful!

[@karenveilleux7176]

Thanks Carol! Hope you stay healthy and Mr. Saltbox gets to feeling better soon. Love ya!

[@renaewolford3270]

enjoyed a lot! thx for sharing...