StitchStitchBead Flosstube #18 - Finish Parade & First Anniversary! May 12, 2024

[@justinerogers1353]

'Excuse me, I have to go and be awesome' should be a small stitch. Wonderful saying. Love your videos, thank you.

[@StitchStitchBead]

That’s a great idea! Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@reneebebla422]

Congratulations on your 1 year floss tube Anniversary! This was an awesome and amazing video. Those frames are incredible and definitely going to keep this in mind for Sarah Milthorp and my big red Bristol sampler. I have been putting $20 away each pay for framing so maybe in the Fall I will splurge. Harriot is just beautiful, I am doing the SAL on Facebook for her, building the house this week. I am using salted caramel by Number 12 Stitch co, I love her linen. XJudesign has beautiful linen and of course one piece of linen can’t travel alone. I got Hannah Green and she is lovely. I started her immediately with the threads I had but waiting for some I didn’t have. Thank you for sharing everything, it was really beautiful!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comments! I am glad to hear you are stitching Harriot, I just love her! And Salted Caramel looks wonderful, I bet. I used that linen for Ann Ogsten and loved it. I have a bit left and just need to decide what to put on it. Good luck with all your stitching and hopefully you can get some pieces framed and displayed soon! Happy stitching! 😊

[@sarahstarr2511]

Thanks for the mention! So glad to meet you and hope to see you at more events! ❤

[@StitchStitchBead]

Absolutely! I plan to see you in August if I don't run into you again sooner! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@anitaphelps8663]

Hanna is stunning!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you so much! She will always be one of my favorites, I'm sure. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@reneedavey5010]

Wow, you did a beautiful job Harriott Hay! I may have to SHOOM that one to me STAT! 😂 Great video!!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Haha thank you so much! Harriot was a fun stitch! If you get her I hope you love stitching her as much as I did! Happy stitching! 😊

[@marlene-samplersandsantas]

Ann Ogston is spectacular! Loved all the chosen frames, and samplers in them.

[@StitchStitchBead]

I love seeing Ann on my wall! Glad you like her too. Thanks so much for stopping by! 😊

[@janniestanley]

We go to Indy every August for my MIL’s B’day. Used to live in Indy. Last year hubby drove me up to Zionsville so I could go to Persnickety’s shop. I was sorely disappointed. They were so unfriendly and truthfully hardly anything in that shop. I’d been there way back when we lived in Indy and it was bustling. But that day…not so much. I did buy a pattern there and have since finished stitching it and it’s with the framer. Going across the pond this summer for the first time. Love hearing about those trips. Your stitching is gorgeous. I’m not a sampler stitcher. But that last FFO you showed is stunning! 😊 Thx for sharing your stitching and your adventures.

[@StitchStitchBead]

I am not surprised by your experience at Persnickety as I definitely get a warmer greeting and have more to choose from at other shops but it's a place to go, right? Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments. Enjoy your upcoming trip! 😊 Happy stitching!

[@lisaboban]

I will never understand an unwelcoming cross stitch shop!! Before Covid I traveled a lot for work and would often visit any nearby shop. There were times I felt like I was intruding on their turf!! If you're looking for a great shop in Indiana, try House of Stitches. Sarah is so sweet and welcoming and their framer is top of the line!

[@janniestanley]

Love House of Stitches! Fantastic shop! But it’s a roadtrip from East Indpls on a short vacation. But you’re so right! So friendly and helpful.

[@StitchStitchBead]

@@janniestanley I have been to House of Stitches and loved it! But it is a good two and a half hour drive so have only been able to go once. Hoping to go again someday though!

[@Stitchingplanet_Janet]

My first time watching! ❤❤❤. I’d lost my stitchy bug. Not anymore after watching you. ❤❤❤

[@StitchStitchBead]

Glad that bug bit you! Thank you so much for watching and be sure to let me know what you pick up next! Happy stitching!

[@karlalintzenich2376]

Your frames pieces are beautiful.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@krafty_kay_jay]

I just discovered you and I am so glad that I did! I will go back and watch your last videos. Your finishes are stunning! I look forward to future videos💖✨

[@StitchStitchBead]

I'm glad you found me as well! Thanks so much for your kind comment and for watching! I'll have another video sometime in June. 😊

[@catherinelaurent5219]

Good to see you again, Happy Mother's Day to you and all the moms. Congratulations on one-year achievement. Will come back and finish watching and commenting today. Love the bunny on a bike your sweater has, so adorable, love Mill Hill kits. Congratulations on Hannah finish, beautiful, lovely progress on your WIPs, oh my that hearty is amazing, love the finish, your pillows are so sweet, I feel you like the high-count fabrics, so sweet. Love the pillow you made for your Mother, Audrey: You have been very busy, I am envious that you went to Italy and Rome. You have chosen such lovely frames for your finished designs. Love the scrunchy's and bags.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Hope you see something to inspire you in your stitching! ❤️

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Audrey, this is such a delightful video. Your stitching is inspiring. I have had pieces framed by L & M Framing and I think they do a remarkable job. Your finished pieces were a joy to behold. I appreciate your advice in regard to Mill Hill kits. You may hear from me again. I plan to start one sooner rather than later. I worked on Anniversaries of the Heart by Blackbird Designs as I watched. Thank you for sharing.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Wonderful! Thank you for stopping by again, Sarah! Hope you love those Mill Hill kits and enjoyed working on your Blackbird Designs WIP ❤️

[@creativeraquelb]

Such beautifully finished and framed pieces that you've added to your collection! Your trip sounds so fun, as does your upcoming Indy adventure with Laura.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Laura and her husband Mike had a great time, there's no doubt! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment. Happy stitching! 😊

[@ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Hi!!🙋🏻‍♀️. So happy to catch up with you. I was traveling for 11 days, and it was fabulous but also wiped me out. I spent the day after I got home doing laundry and just napping on the couch in my pajamas all day! It was Mother’s Day, so that worked out well 🤣. I don’t know how you do so much traveling, and to far off and exotic places like Monaco where you finished Hannah, who is absolutely glorious! I’m bummed I won’t see you at Summer School, but excited for you at Hobby House. I went to Country Sampler, and it was all everyone says and more! I am settling back in and trying to stitch all the things…ALL the things! If you are ever just sitting and stitching and need company, let’s chat! 💕. Oh, that house oh Harriet is the best, and I will put her on the list (I would only stitch the top portion🤣)

[@StitchStitchBead]

lol of course you would only stitch the top portion 😅 But I have been following your travels and looking at all your photos and it looks like you had a great time! Can't wait to hear all about it. But I understand about the laundry. On Mother's Day. I did laundry on Mother's Day too 😂 And I'm definitely bummed about missing Summer School as well but I don't think I can resist going back for Sampler Symposium so I should see you there again in January! Glad you made it home safely and hope you get lots of stitching time now! And maybe I can join you on a zoom sometime...? That would be great!

[@lanelles242]

Audrey, phenomenal video❣️❣️ stunningly gorgeous stitching and framed pieces ..I also use L & M gotta love my MN girl Lisa does fantastic work! There is a great foreword written in “Sampled Lives” book it is from Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England..maybe you have it ..but it talks about marking work & reasons they have helped us to learn about these little girls when they have been marked & dated just a FYI…loved the piece u stitched for your Mom what a treasure ♥️ . enjoy your time with Laura & Mike sounds like great fun stitching friends are the best how lucky you both are…look forward to seeing you in June, Cheers..

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, Lisa has done a wonderful job with my pieces and they all look wonderful on my walls! And I do have Sampled Lives; I'll have to peruse it again as I know it is such a wonderful resource for so many stitchers. I bought it for the eye candy but need to actually read the text! 😂 Thanks again for stopping by and for leaving a comment as well. Talk to you again in a few weeks! Happy stitching!

[@lanelles242]

@@StitchStitchBead I was remiss in not saying you’ve done a fantastic job for the last year and I appreciate that you have opened your life to us…congratulations.. wishing u well continuing on this path of floss tube fame…👑LaNelle

[@StitchStitchBead]

@@lanelles242 I really appreciate that, LaNelle! I am thankful to have been able to share and connect with so many people over the last year. It's been a wonderful journey and I am thankful to you for watching along! ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

What an epic floss tube! I want to stitch every single thing you showed!!!! Glorious and beautiful! So excited to talk stitching and Indy Car this week. My two passions!!!!!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Hahaha we'll have such a great time! Can't wait! 😘

[@emilywilliams3237]

Wow, what a great video, and I am so impressed by your finish parade! I am working on Hannah Campbell (much farther behind); I am going to start Stitch in Time sometime this year - maybe in the fall. I have both the red boxes and realized that I stitch 70% HATS stuff ... I love everything you showed. Thanks, Audrey.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you, Emily! Take your time with Hannah Campbell but be sure to keep going because you'll love her once she's done! And A Stitch in Time was a fun one because it just went SO FAST. Thanks for watching and for your kind comments. Talk to you again in a few weeks! 😊

[@dianestokesberry844]

You are so inspiring. Your newly framed pieces are perfection. I love your videos!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Very happy to hear that as I have been so inspired myself by other flosstubers. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! 😊

[@susangriffin7411]

WOW I so enjoyed your finishes, starts and WIP. Love all your work.

[@StitchStitchBead]

You are very kind! Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@KathysQuiltsandStitching]

So many gorgeous framed pieces... they look spectacular on the wall! The museum glass does seem to make a big difference.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you! I don't have any stitching behind other types of glass so I can't directly compare it but I figured the bump in price was worth protecting the stitches. And there is very little glare. Thanks for watching and happy stitching! 😊

[@lizanderson1475]

Thank you for a lovely video with so many beautiful things. Your framing looks spectacular. Congratulations on one year and thank you.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you very much! I am very happy with the framing and was glad to get to share it here. Thanks for watching! I'll be back in a few weeks! 😊

[@angelchadwell6656]

Gorgeous finishes and framing! Love the bags from La Petite Pochette. Great video!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you so much! Please check out Mélanie's shop if you're interested - lapetitepochette.fr - I loved all her stuff! Thanks for watching 😊

[@madamevavra]

Your idea for the single metallic leg on those windows is brilliant! Gorgeous finishes this month!! I have Maria Ewin and Ann Tong going too along with Charlotte Warrington. Who needs a small right?! I like your plan for Soie Surfine on the over one on Maria.

[@StitchStitchBead]

I wish the metallic/sold silk stitches in those windows showed better in the video but I'm glad you like it! It does look great...And I keep thinking I should start smalls so I have more finishes and little decor pieces but I can't help myself lol love me a BIG piece 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@wdicranian]

Wonderful video. Your stitching is awesome. The patterns on higher count linen look stunning. Love the piece you made for your Mom. So sweet.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you so much! Mom really seemed to like her gift so I'm happy with it too. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@mm-qm9zh]

Hi, Audrey! I can’t believe it’s been a year already! loved everything in your video, and as always, you made me laugh as well as inspired me with your many beautiful projects and finishes. The little heart ♥️ you made for your mom was just precious, and the Gloriana silks you showed us for the Reflets de Soie project made me gasp out loud because they were so beautiful! 💐 Thank you so much for sharing your travels and adventures with us, too. Until next time, happy stitching! ☺️🪡🧵 Meline

[@StitchStitchBead]

Meline, thank you so much for your kind comments! I am very happy to inspire and even make you laugh! I will say the Gloriana silks are as magical as they look so I would definitely recommend using them for a project at some point. Thanks again and I'll talk to you in a few weeks! 😊

[@mm-qm9zh]

@@StitchStitchBead ♥️☺️♥️

[@joanneseeger5271]

Awesome stitching and stories of your travels. I can only dream of stitching on 56 count!!

[@StitchStitchBead]

56 can definitely be frustrating but I love it for a special piece here and there. Thank you for watching! Happy stitching! 😊

[@angelasawyer6714]

On your Elizabeth Hull I would put the year and your initials on either side of the lowest border motif I. The middle. The year on one side and your initials on the other would actually be perfect there 😊

[@StitchStitchBead]

I will take a look at her and see if that will work! Thanks for the tip and thanks as well for watching! 😊

[@prairiestitcher515]

Amazing amazing Video! Can’t believe it’s almost a year! And look at the progression of the projects you have chosen since then! Wow! I have been telling contented needleworker kim that Ann tong Uffindell has just been calling my name and I think I need to gather my threads and just take the plunge!!! It’ll take me a million years but what the heck!! A little daunting… but…🤷‍♀️ and yes I am one of the viewers shamelessly asking for French. It’s just so pretty 😂

[@StitchStitchBead]

Haha I did mean to sprinkle in a bit more French but forgot. Maybe next time 😉 And ANN TONG YESSSS she's a beauty! Definitely on my wishlist. Let me know if you start her and how you progress! Happy stitching on whatever you're working on and thanks again for watching!

[@MaryAWillis]

All of your finishes are amazing 💕💕 love your little signature too! I’ll have to come up with one. Thanks for sharing. Lisa is great. I’ve yet to have her frame for me but I love everything I see she has done. Happy Mothers Day💙💙

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you! Yes, I'm very happy to have come up with a neat signature and curious to see how many times I can use it! 😉 As far as Lisa's framing, I have been very happy and her pricing is less than I expected. Definitely would recommend reaching out to her! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Roberta.SABLEStitchers]

So fun to catch up with you. Im impressed by how much you've accomplished while momming and jet setting to such fum places. I have a small start on Ann Tong Uffindell and really love her, so LMK if you do start her and maybe I can stay motivated to get her done.

[@StitchStitchBead]

I love Ann Uffindell and will only be able to resist for so long! I’ll definitely give you a heads up when I buy the chart abd get her kitted! 😊

[@EsmeraldaL]

Thanks for the flosstube. Loved all the progress and framed pieces

[@StitchStitchBead]

I'm very glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@suesayer82]

Another great Flosstube Audrey, love all of your finishes and starts. So inspiring, I want to stitch them all 😊 ❤

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you very much! Please let me know if you start anything I have shown! Happy stitching! 😊

[@StitchinJem]

Hi Audrey! We’ll find a way to meet one of these days! Also I love love love EVERYTHING in this video!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Haha thanks, Jem! Watching your latest now and so glad we connected this way! I'll be sure to share what retreats I'll be attending in the future so hopefully we can cross paths before too long 🥰

[@StitchinJem]

@@StitchStitchBead that’s a fantastic idea!

[@bethhuisman1722]

Absolutely awesome stitching and very inspiring!! Thanks so much!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you for watching! Glad you saw some things you liked 😊 Happy stitching!

[@desireepheister2633]

Gosh, such amazing stitching! When you travel, do you carry a hoop? What is your setup? Just curious. Wonderful colors and Threads and fabric! You are such a joy. Have a wonderful time with Laura and give her an extra hug from all of us stitchers.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Hi! I do take a hoop with me when I travel, usually my tiny one that is about 3" x 6" so it packs away nicely. I do not enjoy stitching in hand so I always use a hoop. Thank you so much for your kind comments and for watching! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy stitching! 😊 P.S. Laura had a great time! She'll have plenty to say on their next video, I'm sure 😉

[@georgiaobrien8393]

Your finishes are spectacular! Love the frame for Harriot Hay! Need to get that chart! I’ll be at HH this fall too & look forward to meeting you!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you for your kind comments! Harriot Hey is a stunner and has so many fun elements, I think anyone would have fun stitching her. And I am so excited for the HH retreat! Be sure to find me and say hello! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@cathybortz1779]

Your pieces are amazing. The finished pieces are spectacular. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you very much for watching, Cathy! Glad I shared some things you like. Talk to you again in a few weeks! 😊

[@lwmillsap]

Loved your video, and yes, I got great stitching in! I now have two spontaneous projects that Laura influenced me into starting this month 😆 or else you probably would have talked me into The Rose and the Giant Pear. Maybe next year! 😉

[@StitchStitchBead]

If you do pick up The Rose and The Giant Pear, I think you'll love it! It has so many interesting elements but the duck is my favorite! But I know there are so many wonderful charts out there! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@lizflorom6021]

Beautiful finishes.

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jennifers4051]

I came to your channel by way of Brenda and Laura, and I am so glad I did! Your stitching is lovely! All of your finishes are to die for too. If I may ask, where do you get the little lion from? I really love that idea of putting your signature like that. (I also love lions!) And please, may I have the website link to your framer? Gorgeous framing of all the finishes!! All the love, Jennifer

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you so much for stopping by! I found the lion motif on an antique sampler that I saw on eBay but was unfortunately unable to purchase. I loved the little lion, though, so I charted it and have created my signature incorporating it. I would suggest taking a look at sampler patterns in your collection or those you like and see if you can find a small motif or animal that works for you! Stitch it over one and it'll be tiny! And the framer I used can be contacted at lmframing.com. Happy stitching!

[@tammyshapiro7480]

Loved seeing all your finishes. Amazing stitching. How do you convert charts to Gloriana? Most patterns don’t have a conversion. I would like to stitch with more silks. Thank you again!

[@StitchStitchBead]

I've only made the one Gloriana conversion and I was able to use photos and my own experience with some of the called-for colors to choose some silks from my stash. If you would like to start more projects with silks, especially Gloriana, go ahead and email or call the Attic in Mesa, AZ and ask them to do a conversion for you! I think they would be happy to help 😊

[@tammyshapiro7480]

Thank you so much! I’ll do that. 😊

[@carolwhitaker4334]

Hi Audrey, I found you a month or so ago after Laura gave you a shout out. I've been watching ever since! I would like to know where you got the acrylic case for holding your 100.3 spools. I sure could use a few of them! Love seeing all your beautiful stitching!

[@StitchStitchBead]

The bins are by ArtBin and can be purchased at Michaels and other craft stores and probably on Amazon as well. I think they run about $30 each and they are wonderful! Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@lisaboban]

Lovely stitching! Please stop pointing out your mistakes!!

[@StitchStitchBead]

Thank you so much! Just trying to keep it real over here but I see your point 😂 Thanks for watching!