Saltbox Stitcher [Episode 92] “Finally some Fully Finishes”

[@dianenoles2067]

Your husband is hilarious. I think it’s sweet that he helps you with your flosstube.

[@Hexagonstitches]

Thanks Carol. Really needed a good stitching time with you.

[@julie68k]

I'm not sure who's complaining that you don't show things long enough....we all have the option to rewind and screenshot...don't get what the issue is.

[@MameysMedley]

I love how your husband is right there with you. So sweet. Loooooove seeing all of your wips and patterns you hope to get to!! ❤❤

[@chriegould906]

Again, enjoy your videos so much...don't every worry about "rambling on" it's just great, as if you are actually visiting! Your hair looks just fine, though I do understand how it feels sometimes when the cut isn't exactly what we want it to be. That egg carton is a great idea, have a bunch of wooden eggs I need to paint, plus some from Lillian Vernon, years ago. Also appreciate the effort to make these videos for us, especially the mess it creates. Mr. Saltbox's input is always welcome, too!

[@cathylloyd9225]

Aaahhh...you can do it...Jane Atkinson!! My absolute favorite on my wall! Your hair looks great on you! But I understand when you feel it's too short...it'll grow. Thanks for the video...I enjoyed my stitching while watching this morning. I couldn't sleep after hubby left for work at 4 a.m. so decided to take up my needle and watch! Have a great week and thank you again for the lovely waxer! ❤❤❤

[@elizabethcoleman5437]

Carol your hair is beautiful & you look wonderful. We are our own worst critic. Love your banter with Mr Saltbox! Such beautiful stitching. I need to step up my stitching & finishing game.

[@melissahill8565]

I have completely enjoyed this video and............I cared!!! Watched every minute!!

[@kathyharris7158]

Carol, thanks for showing all those beautiful finishes. They always make me smile.

[@marynelson6951]

Well, dear sweet Carol, I have binged watched the last 3-4 videos!! I enjoy my time listening and watching you and your beautiful stitching and the interaction with your hubby is so sweetly refreshing. I am in love with everything: smalls, samplers, quilts, you are a women after my own heart. I have so many things that I want to stitch and I will never have enough time, but God willing I will do the things that I cherish the most in my large collection of crafts. Love the idea of the egg carton, I have a granddaughter that needs that in her house!!! She has started to cross-stitch and I am so excited to have her join my daughter and myself in this joyful and fulfillling craft. Love your hair, we always think that we have to be perfect.....Carol, you are perfect! just the way you are. Sending you many warm hugs from sunny Arizona.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much. How wonderful that you have 3 generations of stitchers!!! I love hearing that, hopefully our craft will continue for years to come!!!

[@donnabennett5106]

Hi Carol love all your finishes,your backing fabrics are just as pretty,beautiful projects and charts,I also like your hair cut short, have a good week Thankyou and hubby for Sharing 👍🇳🇿🪡

[@hollyyingling8449]

Yes, that was me who asked you about the quilt. Love it and thank you for showing it. Aren't those star singles wonderful! I have used them in many projects. Can't wait to see the quilt. You are an enabler. I just ordered The Plymouth Sampler. Perfect for working on this summer. Great video as usual. I understand about the wings and sympathize.

[@krisanderson9823]

Whoop whoop, I really like your egg carton display idea. Brilliant, Carol!

[@jennharts1]

I like your hair and am glad you filmed!!! The hubs is quite the guy!!! See you in 2 weeks, thanks carol!!

[@naturegirl7420]

Lucky to have a partner that cares ❤

[@kittyperfection1]

I can’t believe you don’t like your hair that short! Even before you said anything as you came on the screen, I said to my hubby- oh wow, Carol got her haircut and it looks great, and the pink colour looks great on her! I swear! Just my opinion 😊I want my hair that short, but then i can’t tie my hair up with my marker and pen for my cross stitch lol love all the stitching !! We always get excited when we know you’re coming on. You’re the only person I can listen to on flosstube - that when you crinkle- I love the sound.. not sure why lol thanks for the great videos! 🙏🏻🌈💜💙💛 praying for your state by the way.. the flooding -actually praying for the US and Canada and pretty much the world. We’re glad you weren’t affected (hugs) God bless you all in Jesus name! ✝️✡️

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!!!

[@conniesteele7213]

Please do not hesitate to share your color change decisions with us. If a begInner picks up overdyed floss, the dye lots can vary greatly from the picture of the chart. I stitched the “Women of the Mayflower” and the water color was as shown but looked like dirty stagnant water and nothing like the photo. . I changed it after some frogging and was happier that my water was bluer. I enjoy your flosstubes and love your chart selections. I also enjoy your husband “helping” you.

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

I think your hair looks wonderful!!! What a great collection of projects!! All the sweet finished smalls are just perfect to display. I love the quilt pattern too. Hope we’ll get to see the progress on it. Have a wonderful week coming up and beyond. God bless.

[@lisadolson6598]

Ohhh, love your basket of smalls! It’s darling. And so is your hair cut! Thank you for sharing.

[@KatJVAStitcher]

Carol, pink is definitely your color. And I think your shorter haircut is very flattering and youthful looking! As usual, watching your video has cost me some money in things to order. We like the same charts. Thank you for another fun and informative video. You're the best! Have a good two weeks.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Oh thank you!

[@clarec6659]

A lovely time visiting with you. Plymouth Sampler is partly kitted up but yet to add linen. I like your idea of 40 count for this,also the egg carton for an Easter display. Your BBD little cushions are so cute. I love using that paper when making half square triangles. Your quilt will be fabulous. Blessings and happy stitching.

[@marciaclifford7107]

Loved seeing your finishing! So encouraging for the rest of us. Dear Lady - do you realize how many times you said, "You don't care about that"? Be assured, we care. If we didn't care, we wouldn't be watching! Looking forward to seeing you and your stitching and hubby's voice in two weeks.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Oh thank you!

[@Merrcraw15]

Loving your combination of stitching smalls and samplers...I'm right there with you. Love having all the choices, plus the quilting and wool appliqué projects. Take care and happy stitching! 🧵

[@loisschumacher9869]

SO...I am watching this FINALLY. I agree with you! Each week seems to fly by! This past week has been a whirlwind! Just attended Quilters Station retreat Thursday and Friday. It was WONDERFUL as usual, but the days before were busy, so watching any flosstubers couldn't happen. I couldn't wait to watch yours. I LOVE your videos!!! Thank you for taking the time to do them & your hubby too for his part in preparing them. ❤️

[@saltboxstitcher]

I know you had fun!!! I love Rita’s retreats!!! That’s my favorite quilt shop!!!

[@loisschumacher9869]

@@saltboxstitcher I definitely did!

[@vintagethreads57]

Hey there, sure enjoy watching your flosstubes. You have such beautiful projects and I have some of the same patterns, Love, love Brenda Gervais designs. Thank you for sharing your passion of cross stitch and enjoy all your funny remarks. I have that same battle with my hair, ugh. During the pandemic I grew it out for 2 years, it was to my shoulders and I loved it and then last spring, chopped it all off....Hair! its exhausting. 😊 Blessings to you and your husband.

[@mickieyeates8454]

The egg carton idea is brilliant. Go for it. Now I want to stitch it and finish it the same way. Love your videos. Don’t change a thing. Your so easy to watch. Very comfortable. 💕

[@saltboxstitcher]

Oh thank you! I guess we’re always our own worst critic but when I rewatch them, I think “lord have mercy, what is your deal”. Haha!

[@vidavidson9945]

Your hair looks very nice. It is nice and tied. It is Spring!😊

[@NDQuilter1]

First of all, your hair is very cute,especially with summer coming up. You have a lot of stitching ahead of you and 1/2 square triangles. That will keep you out of trouble for sure. Enjoyed stitching while watching you. Now, I need to go shop after watching this 😊

[@janetesser6929]

Carol I hit the wrong thumbs. So I hit thumbs up twice. I like your hair. Only angels are lucky to have wings in their hair!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Haha!

[@barbolivieri-soshesewsquil4867]

Looking forward to your quilting video! 🥰

[@Kitchensurprise]

I need to wait til you’re done, but I’ll probably forget….the Easter egg carton is a great idea!

[@donnaconrad6212]

I love that idea, too! 👍❤️🥚🐇

[@melaniedavis2526]

I just love your Flosstube videos Carol!! I think your hair looks beautiful!! REALLY it does!! I learn so much from you! I also love that your hubby brings you your coffee & really wants a part of your flosstube videos. Helping with the # of what this video is!! 🤣🤣 That's hilarious!! Love all you've stitched & all you have yet to stitch!! Your fully finishes are BEAUTIFUL Carol!! Good for you!! I too love Brenda Gervais! 🎉❤❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!!! I certainly couldn’t make these videos without his help, including the surprise pics he edits in… like the hair picture. 😳😳🤪

[@cindyhawkins5696]

Excellent episode, Carol, as always! I don't know how you manage to get so much done! You have inspired me to get out my piles and piles of stitched pieces that need to be fully finished, and get them finished! Love ya!❤

[@debraculpepper2396]

It’s me again…. Carol your hair looks real good I don’t think it’s too short. You ALWAYS look so pretty!😘

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness!!!

[@QuerkieGal]

I agree, I think the shorter version looks great on you - a change is always nice to push us out of our comfort zone from time to time and many times it works out great!

[@trishwells34]

I so enjoy your videos, but Mr. Saltbox is a hoot, too! I almost spit out my drink when he flashed the muppet with the crazy hair. Ermagerd 😂 thanks for sharing everything you do, you are so inspiring.

[@sunnykat2762]

Carol I too agree with the sentiments of the others. Love the hair. Actually it is a very youthful look. Say hello to my home town for me. I am a native of Jax.

[@julie68k]

She certainly does...I hope I look that good when I'm her age (and I'm not saying you're old!!!!)

[@donnaconrad6212]

Your haircut looks great ~ love your dark natural color against your beautiful grey that frames your face. It’s stunning! 🥰👍

[@saltboxstitcher]

Aww thank you!!!

[@DeeAZstitcher]

👍 clear as mud! Haaaa. Another nice video, thanks!

[@KimberlyL1958]

I like your hair this way! 🌺🌷💕❤️

[@sharonbutvilas954]

Hi Carol, love your idea about painting egg carton and putting Easter stitching on top with eggs and smalls in bottom. Could put sm bunnies with eggs. Go for it. Hair cut looks good by the way.

[@lalalalisa4227]

So enjoyed your video. Thank you for teaching us so much. I enjoy every moment spent with you. ❤

[@susanhowai6535]

I'm happy that you did your video. Your hair looks wonderful!

[@kathyhuff3406]

Nothing wrong with your hair. Looks good and you look younger. Good video. Keep up the good work.

[@lindaskinner5887]

Great introduction poem. Your hair looks gorgeous.

[@heartfulhandworks24]

Carol I love your hair!

[@lisaburkes519]

Carol, I am so glad you decided to make the video. While I completely understand feeling self conscious about your hair, I think you look beautiful and I always enjoy your tips, your show and tell and just the humor you provide each video. Please keep up the good work! Also, I love that you use the word supper for the evening meal! I grew up with that word and no one uses it anymore

[@wandap8248]

Your hair looks lovely and pink is definitely your color, you look beautiful. I love all your stitching.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Aww you’re very kind!!!

[@Lola.004]

I love your choices Carol. I am a sewist and I've just begun this new hobby which I’m enjoying immensely. I'm inspired to stitch these designs for my bowl. Thanks for sharing.

[@claudialedford3745]

Love all your finishes. So beautiful. I like your haircut. It shows your pretty facial features.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Oh thank you!

[@deborahdelisle35]

Carol I absolutely love everything about yr channel! New ideas (egg carton) to yr wealth of knowledge regarding samplers. What a gift of handwork from quilting to stitching… I truly admire yr talents and thanks for sharing. Looks like I’ll be hunting down the Bloom pattern now!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you. www.countrystitchesonline.com is the website for With Thy Needle and Thread. You’ll definitely find it there.

[@deborahdelisle35]

@@saltboxstitcher Found & Ordered! Tks Carol 🤗

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love your finishes and your progress on your wips. Happy stitching!

[@cindiejensen3555]

Carol! I love your hair. You always look so pretty and I just❤to watch your channel.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@hazelnut7131]

Carol. Your hair looks so cute at that length on your face shape. I love it! Seriously your hair 💇looks fresh and stylish. 😍♥️

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!!

[@cnresearch]

Thanks for sharing your work. You always make me smile :) Take care stitchy friend!

[@cindygarwood2267]

Another great video!!! As mentioned previously…. Show Jane Atkinson as much as possible… those color combinations are amazing with that pattern❤️. I can only dream of doing a piece that beautiful!!!

[@beverleyfick6143]

Your finishes are very pretty! I enjoy your comments about finishing!

[@denisebaker4958]

Carol, Your videos are always enjoyable to watch. And we are never happy with our hair. I have hair that most would die for but I always find that it gets in the way and have to put on a head band or pull it back. Please keep showing us your wips and finishes because I truly love seeing them and you.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much!! We can arrange a hair trade!!!?

[@rhondahammond9518]

Loved it all and your hair looks fabulous 😊Thanks for sharing.

[@joannemcvicar4375]

Really enjoyed your video .Like how you get into details on your projects , always informative. About the hand quilting , I can relate , am 72 yrs . , and it is hard on the hands . Luv your collection of smalls ! , and pastel pink blouse and hair so pretty . Good vibes from your video , thank you !

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@tammyrussell-rice5508]

I hear ya Carol, I'm having issues starting anything these days. This includes starting dinner, starting a shower, and, yes, starting any new projects.

[@sherryrudder6035]

Loved seeing your Wips.

[@cindianderson1265]

Always love your videos!! I love the egg carton idea!! I really like the coverage of 2 strands on 32 count and I think you should finish them that way. I do all my Prairie schoolers that way, because I like the bolder color saturation on those. I also do alot of Brenda Gervais. 😊 I stitch on my large projects in the mornings at my kitchen table and my smalls in the afternoons when I stitch on the couch with my 4 dogs 😬 Not the easiest way to stitch but I love the company 😉 Wish I could stitch at night, but I fall asleep....guess I'm a morning person. Thanks for sharing all that you do. You are an inspiration and I love all your quilting as well. I am also a dark and dirty person 😉😉

[@maryelizabethjaquay9215]

I love your hair! You are and amazing stitcher. I need to get it together again. There are so many things I want to make including four more quilts for my grandchildren. Spread your wisdom please.

[@saltboxstitcher]

I’m not sure I have any wisdom, I definitely don’t like to be idle but the older I get I’ve allowed myself to rest so it’s all good!!!

[@imclueless1]

Thanks for visiting. I got my haircut from one that didn’t know a neck from shoulders lol. I ordered bloom. It’s fabulous. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

[@wandamccoll3739]

Your hair looks great Carol!!! Love your smalls finishes!! The Easter egg carton idea is fabulous! I so enjoy your videos! Thanks as always and happy stitching!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@brendaulrich9246]

I love watching your videos and seeing your work…….it’s all beautiful. My favorite is Bloom Where You’re Planted. And by the way, you look pretty in pink 😊

[@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947]

Carol, Thank you so much for another wonderful video of your projects. It is always inspiring. I am amazed by all you get done. Take care. Best, K

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much! I wanted to tell you but didn’t leave a comment on your latest video; if you need R and R linen try calling Dyeing to Stitch in Virginia Beach as they are the same owners as the linen. They can tell you what they have in stock. 🤑

[@pamelaconsalvi6797]

Your hair looks great Carol ! Love all the Brenda Gervair and Blackbird finishes, so very pretty great job!! A couple of the Samplers caught my eye need to back track for the name but I hadn't heard of them before. Thanks for sharing today and enabling me! Have a great day ❤

[@joyceclowser3371]

Mr. Saltbox is quick on the draw! LOL I bet he keeps you on your toes!! As always, stitching is absolutely gorgeous! I understand about your hair. Mine is the same way! Never looks the same. My one and only true hissy fit was when my husband “helped” me by cutting my bangs. He didn’t cut where I asked, ergo they ended up 1” long and stuck straight out from my head!! I literally threw myself on the bed and screamed and cried. And then he said, “What’s the big deal? They’ll grow.” I literally saw red! This was many, many years ago and he hasn’t touched my hair with scissors since. LOL Funny now, not so much then!! Happy stitching, Carol! Hugs!❤

[@saltboxstitcher]

Oh my! That’s a horrible memory I’m sure.

[@carlenehall2979]

I like your haircut, looks very nice!❤

[@jandamico7275]

I loved Old Mill Stitchery! My favorite shop when visiting my daughter! Became my LNS even though I live in St. Louis! Many Blackbird memories created there! Ran into Barb many times while she was shopping there! Celebrity crush!❤️🪡

[@saltboxstitcher]

I just absolutely loved that store!! I heard angels sing every time I arrived there!!!

[@varshakean6331]

Love your work Carol

[@neilstephen6761]

Hello Carol your hair looks great very chic. Your finishes are beautiful and thank you for a delightful video Happy stitching on your new starts.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much!

[@LowanaJ]

Fun Flosstube love the egg carton idea

[@pauletteharris5759]

Love the Easter idea

[@kattavares1959]

Allways love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@peggysuecarl6158]

Your hair is super cute - not too short at all!

[@Melissa-in-the-Desert]

I’m a first time watcher and I really enjoyed watching. Loved your FFOs and your haircut! Thanks for sharing.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much!!!

[@maryellenmcinnis7693]

I saved you for my Sunday flosstube. I love your flosstubes exactly the way you do them. I don’t care if you go down rabbit trails or meander here and there as it’s just like when I’m with friends. They share from the heart and what they are comfortable sharing and that’s exactly what you do. Love the banter between you and your hubby too. Congratulations on your fully finishes which are lovely. Thanks for visit and keeping it all real.

[@julievanderheide5794]

Great video Carol!!!

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Hi Carol! Love your small finishes! The egg carton would be adorable. You should do that. Happy stitching and happy Spring!! 🪡🧵🪡✂️✂️✂️🌷🌷🌷

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you! You too my friend!!! Here’s hoping your weather says spring as well as the stitching!

[@carolcarter5779]

I love all the little pillows you made. I really like your idea of the egg carton. Keep up the great ideas. Have a good day.

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@deanofstitching9921]

Your haircut is cute, cute, cute!

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thank you so much 😀

[@barbaradespain4471]

What a fun episode, thanks. Oh, an old manual hand held beater makes great cording. Was taught that an an old Elsa Williams retreat.

[@angsews]

I thoroughly enjoy all your little threads here and there as you show things. Today alone you explained why my woodrose didn’t match what I expected based on the front of the pattern and made me feel better about my stitching in hand. I too move right to left, the last store I was in they told me I was doing it wrong. I’ve debated learning a different way to stitch because I felt like I was the only one- please keep being yourself. Have a great week.

[@saltboxstitcher]

There’s no right or wrong way to stitch. Do whatever feels right to you and don’t be intimidated. Jean Farish, a well known teacher agrees that there’s no right or wrong, but whatever gives you the outcome you want!!!

[@suzannrogers1150]

As always I love it when I have one of your videos to watch.

[@saltboxstitcher]

I appreciate that!

[@gingermccafferty9572]

You show me new (I ordered) and some old. Lol Have the same Country Threads quilt pattern and same paper. Love seeing it all!

[@rondatrainer7850]

Great egg carton idea!

[@maureenbessant3109]

I think your hair looks lovely.

[@PRm-n5h]

I also think your hair looks good & like the idea with the egg carton.

[@carolynreynolds7779]

Clever idea with the egg carton.

[@dawnboseneiler3034]

I love all of your small finishes, festive and perfectly done! That quilt looks so amazing! I love seeing all of your patterns, so much to see on your videos and love your humor. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@elizabethbryan9475]

Another great/fun video. Love your hair.😊

[@richardallen1391]

Thanks so much! Your stitching and finishing are beautiful. I happen to love Brenda Gervais and I am always excited when you show stuff I haven't seen. Janine

[@saltboxstitcher]

If you haven’t already, check out her website, www.countrystitchesonline.com you’ll find lots of older patterns there!!!

[@marthaabstein6046]

You did a great job with finishing the smalls. I think that you made your own decision about stitching the other pieces on 32 count - when you said that you really liked the coverage. Remember, you need to stitch what you like.

[@primsongreenway7762]

CAROL!!!!! Love love love this video!!!!! As you know I’m on a huge Blackbird kick…. I vote keep going on Little Birds and do some BB smalls!!!!!!!! I just bought the garden series.. it’s on my list after the Abecedarian!!!!!! You’re hair is fabulous… VERY SASSY!!!! You go girl!!! I’m drooling over that quilt!!! I just tried the primitive gatherings triangle paper and loved it!!!!!!!! Take good care of yourself!!!!!! Lisa💚💚💚💚💚

[@saltboxstitcher]

Thanks my friend! You are a wonderful encourager!!! Triangle papers are the way to go, especially when you have a few to do!!! Hahaha!! Take care of yourself as well!!!

[@karendittman4280]

I really like your egg carton idea.

[@heidilehnig3099]

Thanks for sharing ! ❤

[@paulettecurt-costa8902]

Yup love your hair. Your husband is so funny. I really enjoy your videos. I think your sense of humor and your talking about colors, etc. is fun. Thank you so much. 💕💕

[@gleehanson4775]

Good visit 😀

[@varshakean6331]

Thanks for showing stitch in hand

[@fasertraume628]

The two of you are so sweet, it melts my heart. Don't care about your hair, it's beautiful. I had a very shortly announced job interview today in the evening and my hair dresser said (when asking her for scheduling an appointment): don't care about your hair - you rock this! Carol, you rock THIS - don't care about a few millimeters. Enjoy every episode with you. Huge hugs and loads of warm smiles over the pond. Nad!ne.