Two Tall Stitchers Flosstube 56 - ...And Then

[@joyd5000]

Loved seeing all your projects!

[@MoneikQuilts]

Love seeing what you did at retreat! I love thread and Two Tall Stitchers.

[@joannastadler9193]

Hey two tall stitchers! You are so fun to watch and I always learn of new projects to get.

[@amyhudelson4662]

I always look forward to seeing your videos and what all you’ve been working on 😊 thread tall

[@stitchingscottie4505]

Great to see you at Stitch Con! I like to finish my pieces in pillows as it is a quick finish.

[@gretarussell7016]

Enjoy your time at stitch con❤ I am excited to hear about it! I am so happy that two TALL stitchers are a constant THREAD through my floss tube viewing! My favorite style of finishing is framed needlework. I live in a small house and do not have a lot of space for displaying small things like pillows.

[@stoneroadstitching]

Thread. My favorite finish is framed. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChiaraOsborne]

Having fun catching up with you. My thread is tall.

[@mickiejohnson8940]

Another fun video! I love those needle minders, tall and thread. The quilt you featured is so pretty. Have a wonderful couple of weeks. My favorite finish, is probably a pillow or a drum.

[@TanyaHughes2004]

I love your videos - you are my two favourite 'tall' stitchers. I love the idea of light yellow 'thread' on your beautiful quilt. take care ladies and enjoy your summer xxxx It is winter here in Australia xxxx

[@epworthglynn7544]

Sounds like the retreat was great. I like doing pillows. Tread and tall

[@karenbrasher4508]

Fun video! My favorite finish is Flat Fold, second to that is pillow. Thread Tall. Have a great couple of weeks!

[@pennysdaughtershares8227]

Thank you for sharing!💚 Favorite FFOs are framed and box “frame”. I enjoy pillow finishes too😊

[@lindanorris2869]

Thread is my hobby, I love a Tall Stitchers needleminder. Pretty finishes and fabric. Have fun at Stitch Con and I hope you get some stitching done. I currently like to make pillows, it’s my favorite way of finishing. See you next time.

[@cathyriles3063]

I love watching all your videos! I think yellow thread would look good on your quilt. Have fun at stitch-con!

[@virpir2453]

*thread* Starry skies chart looks so pretty!

[@barbaraquigley4359]

Such a great video! Thread, tall

[@lenaellis839]

Another great video. I like your stitching style, not samplers, Tall thread is the name of the stitching game.

[@sandykalmeyer9523]

I would love to see the two of you do a live with Jenna moderating. How fun! Great wips and finishes and lots of fun as usual! I cut a tall thread for my needle as I was stitching and watching tonight! I love finishing as small/medium pillows for my dough bowl. Second favorite would be a flat mounted on something unique I find at a yard sale or Hobby Lobby!

[@laurazuniga184]

Great video, long as I love them!!! I prefer my finishes framed, because I can see them. But now that I have some space in a furniture with glass doors I am making more pincushions and small pillows. I hope Jenn had a great time at Stitch Con!!! Enjoy summer!!!

[@moosemom2010]

Fun video today! You make me laugh so much. I frame the majority of my pieces since I don’t see. My husband started making frames a few years ago and it’s something we can do together. 🫎

[@VogelCindy]

Tall I really enjoy seeing both stitching & quilting. I’m slowly teaching myself quilting. It all depends on the size of the piece. Smaller pieces I like as pillows, larger pieces I like framed.

[@kathydeel4780]

Hi Carol and Jennifer, another great video. 👏👏👏 I wish we could talk you into doing these videos every week. . . but I realize there is a lot of work involved in the making of each one. I don't have space for things to sit on, so my favorite finish would be something that hangs. Tall, Thread. Happy Stitching and Quilting. ❤❤❤

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Hello Carol and Jen...your video was delightful...I love to finish based on size and season...pillows can always be hung on Christmas trees or put in a basket...didn't catch the designer on Carol's snowman...loved everything you shared...have a great time at StitchCon...my husband and I haven't traveled since before Covid...blessings and best wishes❤❤

[@RedHatStamper]

Another great episode. I have mostly framed items, next is pillows, now I want to learn flat folds for ease of storage. Thread, tall

[@susanwarner9427]

Always love visiting with the Two Tall Stitchers. I loved all you shared and hearing about your retreat. Sounds like a wonderful place. The coasters either thread spools are beautiful. My favorite finish is a pillow for smaller pieces. Am just learning the flat fold. I don’t really do larger pieces.

[@AnneSTLMO]

Hello. Thanks for the enjoyable video conversations. I was delighted to see the quilt behind you. The fabric is "Butterfly Fling" by Me & My Sisters for Moda. I had lots of precuts of this fabric from "way back when" and used it to make baby quilts to donate to a local "nurses for newborns" location. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@heidilehnig3099]

Thanks for sharing- I end up finishing as ornament , pillow, or flat- tall

[@cherylportnoy398]

I loved the comment “I’ll be the tall one” 😂😂😂 I hope you enjoyed Stitch Con! I also loved the photo of The Princess sorting your DMC thread. Put those kids to work! My daughter thinks things like that are fun. Go figure. Have a great time at the concert 😊. I like to finish pillows. I love filling my tiered trays and bowls.

[@theresapetrik1995]

Enjoyed visiting with you today! I finish my stitching in many different ways including combining a stitched piece with quilting. It really depends on why or who the piece is stitched for. Framing for large pieces or pillows and flat folds or a plain flat finish for smalls. Can't wait to hear about Stitch-Con fun!

[@donnaboyd5108]

It was great seeing what you girls have been up to. I like any finish that I don't have to do myself! Seriously, for convenience sake, finishing on a premade piece or a thrifted piece is probably my favorite. thread, tall

[@lissahenderson3408]

It would be so Awesome if you did a live! Love both of your quilts. Tall and Thread.

[@annemusli4806]

While watching your great video I finished 7 hoop finishes 😅 now I only need to find something to use to hang them on the wall. Thanks for motivating me to fully finish some projects 😊 Tall

[@sueb1828]

Enjoyed your video. Love seeing all of your neat needle minders. For smaller pieces, I like to finish as smalls., flat fold, or pillows. For larger pieces, framed. I try now to plan a finish when I stitch the piece. Tall Thread TFS.

[@bonnieseen8404]

Love, love, love the banter and obvious shared love between you two. Sounds silly, but appreciate one of my comments being mentored. I live in a very rural area, and so far have not found fellow stitchers, though I commonly get to follow hay balers on the road😂. I would love tall thread! Thanks for your time and sharing.

[@janeybrookmyer1505]

Delightful video, Ladies! I love seeing what you're stitching. I have only done flat folds and pillows, so my options are limited as to what's my favorite way to finish a project. I enjoy them both because I can add trim and charms to the finished project. Pillows are probably my favorite since it's the easiest. Have fun at Stitch Con, Jennifer. I love the Two Tall Stitchers retreats- small and comfortable. I went to the Library Stitchers retreat with 150 attendees (alone - didn't know anyone) and was overwhelmed. So, I really hope this retreat goes well for you..and it should: #1 you're apart of a flosstube and #2 you're going with a friend. ❤

[@helend.flosstube]

Your retreat sounds amazing! I checked out the website, that would be the perfect place for a little stitching retreat!

[@nancymarsh2540]

Tall. Love your mother/daughter relationship ❤️. I mainly frame my cross stitch. I have two large dough bowls that I put stitched pillows in. I’m running out of wall space but that hasn’t stopped me from stitching 😊

[@saralore5357]

Yes. Your friend, me, loves what you showed today. Loved all of your tall quilts and thread projects. I am sorry I will miss seeing you at stitchcon weekend B. I had a spot but cancelled to have total knee replacement and cataract/lens replacement. Maybe next year. Have a great time! 🧵🪡✂️♥️

[@twotallstitchers]

Sorry to miss you and hope your surgeries go well!

[@deborahcrotty8397]

I like getting my pieces framed.

[@triciabenich]

Jennifer, i am SO with you. I love my stylist but she does not do my hair how i do it. She colors and cuts perfectly, but she flattens/straightens it too much. Yours looks great. My favorite finish is framed, because I send it to a professional and she does great work 😜 Your retreat in rural Illinois sounded wonderful! You are at Stitch-Con right now, Jennifer, and i know you are having a lot of fun. Loved spending part of my weekend with you two!

[@carolynreynolds7779]

It is a tall order to list all my thread. Love your vids. Such a happy time! Most of my finishes lately have been pillows. But I want to try some flat finishes soon.

[@jennifergarrison5983]

Thread, I have had several things framed in the past and more recently I tried my hand at a hoop finish, which turned out pretty well for my first attempt.

[@ShirlHubbs]

I just love you two! Always a joy to watch and what beautiful, joyful in color and design you make. I also do a lot of quilting. My favorite way to finish my cross stitch is with fabric weather it be a quilt, purse, tote, quilted wall hanging or smalls. I make anything into a pincushion. Always fun when time comes to pick thread color to quilt with! Enjoy your next retreat!

[@melindameyer2541]

No, I am not TALL but I like to finish most of my pieces so I can put them in a easel. You guys are a hoot! Love ya!

[@judithsmith593]

Your quilts are stunning. I love turning my small stitching into Christmas ornaments. I also make cushions as finishes as it doesn't take up wall space. Tall

[@maureenlopez9266]

I rarely FFO my finished stitches because I really don't like finishing, but most of my finishes are pillows. Probably because that's the easiest way I found to finish them 😂. My favorite finishes, though, are flat folds.

[@colleenmclellan5467]

I like mine framed and hang them up to enjoy house walls are full lol. Loved this video

[@raeannoneill8392]

Enjoyed so much!!! Thank you both. I like box frames with no glass. I do multiple layers of sticky board covered in fabric. Kind of a combination of flat fold and frame.

[@InfinityStitcher]

I am not a quilter but ADORE the quilt project talk in addition to stitching. Thank you for sharing your projects. I typically frame my projects - still have lots of wall space - and will be deep diving into getting smalls done. TALL

[@twotallstitchers]

Thank you so much - we are so glad to hear how much people like the quilting with the stitching.

[@pamkahmann3833]

Like Jennifer, my big pieces are definitely framed. Pillows come next. Haven’t tried a flat fold , yet, but on my to do list. I laughed when you said the plug ins were on the ceiling. At 5’ 1”, that is a problem for me. Plus at 70, don’t like getting on ladders so much!!!!😂 I love seeing both cross stitch and quilting on your videos. I do both, and you are inspiring!

[@LauraLawsCraftCorner]

I am pretty new to cross stitching and want to try all the different kinds of finishes

[@kimrae6752]

It was great to see you both! I always forget to comment and join in on your fun polls- so this time I’m joining in! I agree with what Jen said, for large pieces I like to frame and for smaller ones I make lots of pillows and also use standing blocks or Chantelle pieces, etc… Wow, that’s a terrible answer that’ll be really hard to put into a graph! 🥴👎 I hope that you both have a great couple of weeks and Happy Stitching!

[@shanica77]

I have quite a few things to fully finish right now and am overwhelmed with choosing what to do cause there are so many options! Need to just jump in and do something. Thread - tall

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your videos. Thread. Tall. Happy stitching. Enjoy Stitch Con! As far as finishing, it's all of the above, depending on the piece. But I do love flat folds and drums. Yikes see what I mean? Who can decide.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I must add, your quilts are my favorite things to see! I am going to attempt to do a project bag, but I have never quilted... What fun tags❤

[@twotallstitchers]

Thanks so much Rebecca - it has been fun to pull them all out and showcase them!

[@kathytelford8752]

So enjoyed hearing about your trip to Seamless Getaways…I’m only 20 miles from there in Pontiac! I used to attend crops with your hostess Linda…we loved getting together at my best friend Chris’ house and scrapbook for hours!! I’m so glad you had such a great time! Love your flosstube!! ❤️❤️

[@beckycraftygirl1559]

Thanks for another entertaining video! I really needed a good laugh today. My favorite finish for large pieces is framing, for smalls i like flatfolds (or ornaments for really small smalls). I have a tall small I'm thinking of finishing on one of those hanging doorknob plaques from the dollar store, though. Lots of love from a not tall stitcher.❤

[@georgiemcdougle9064]

I enjoyed all seeing all your projects, and you telling us about your quilt retreat. Tall and thread. I frame all my large pieces. I do frame some small but most are done in pillows. I'm trying to Branch out and do some stand ups and flat ones.

[@chrisarcher4916]

My favorite finish depends on the piece. Of course my first problem is sitting down and finishing anything. I would rather stitch than finish. But if I have to choose, I probably like to do a pillow finish because it’s quick and easy.

[@margaretbaker623]

Hi ladies. Thank you for another fun video! Have fun at weekend B, Jen. Love your coasters, Carol. Thanks for the Cherry Hill and Holly referrals. Hair: I love going to the hair salon, but prefer my own styling. Finishing: I'm relatively new, so haven't finished many pieces but love the idea of dough bowl pillows. I'll frame the important pieces, make wall hangings for quirky ones, and will make either a book or a quilt of my random others when the pile is high enough. ⚘️ Tall and Thread, please 🤗

[@aimeezellers814]

I don't have a favorite finish yet (too new), but really like the look of flat folds and I like the idea of flat storage.

[@charj57]

Sweet Spring is so pretty. I think I should put it on my wishlist. I have a new project I’m going to start. 🤫 it’s a secret. It only uses one color of thread. Tall

[@karenjohnson8177]

I like "tile" finishes, as Curious Crafters calls them. (Basically a 1-piece flat that you put in a little wooden holder. It's like a flat fold without the back part).

[@suepasno4436]

I would love to try some sulky thread, you have made it look fun. I am not very tall, but would love to meet the Two Tall Stitchers, some day. My go to finishing is pillows for the dough bowl, I love the flat finishes, but they are so much work for me.

[@terryphelps1379]

Such a happy time at your retreat. I would say my favorite is a pillow. My next learning experience would be to do a flat fold and put it on a wood piece. Thank you Hugs

[@sutherngal71]

1st time watcher but won't be the last, i am on board now. I am not sure how I have not found you until today, but glad I did! Tall and Thread! My favorite has been framing forever, but I am learning all the new ways of finishing, I am liking the flat fold, but still figuring it out.

[@carolvictory7789]

Welcome!

[@SpiritandStitches]

OMG - you all saved me. You mentioned someone having the TSA Precheck - and I was like - huh...i think i missed my TSA precheck appointment - sigh. BUT it was today! I was able to run and get my passport and make my appointment. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@twotallstitchers]

Phew!

[@pamelahicks9233]

❤❤❤ - great video! Love that you and your mom do all things stitchy together! I prefer to frame pieces, but have also stretched my finishing preferences so I have different things to enter into the county and state fair! I’ve created Biscornus, pillows, ornaments, a two-sided necklace (on 40 count silk gauze) and a stand-up!

[@twotallstitchers]

Wow, that necklace sounds great!

[@BarbaraMaley-pr7ei]

Helen Ds WIP video includes your needle minder approx 5-min. from the end. Looks great on the black fabric.

[@twotallstitchers]

Yay, can't wait to see it!

[@karlalintzenich2376]

❤ the Snowman Doorstop. Finishing totally depends on the amount of work that went into the piece. I wouldn’t do a pillow for something that was a lot of work. I love the dough bowls but am not a sewing.

[@danakuhlman5420]

Hi ladies! Jen, You KNOW we only looked at your hair because you pointed it out!!! :) btw it looks fine. I don't know that I have a favorite way to finish my XS. I have to be in the mood and then I will do a pile all at once. As you know, finishing takes time away from actual stitching time! I usually choose whatever will suit the finished xs best. One thing I have never done is a flat fold - I've thought about it, considered it, watched instruction and read instruction - still no. I've used objects found at the thrift store, framed them, made large or small pillows, a drum, a biscornu, ornaments.

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Cute Bunny, my tall WIP X-stitch pile in project bags is getting out of control. Baby quilt is adorable, nice Miters. My larger pieces I still frame, would like to try a flat-fold someday, and my smalls are pillows. Enjoy Stitch-Con.

[@Boojum360]

I get so excited when I see your gorgeous faces up there on video. You're my kind of weird and wonderful. I've been reorganizing and redecorating my sewing room for the last 5 days with at least 5 more to go. It was more of a wrecked room than sewing room. And speaking of Tall that's what I wish I was because sometimes I think I'm being buried in all the stuff ( oh, I mean beautiful things) that I have in my room. I know that it will be worth it when I'm finally finished. As for finishing my projects. I like doing them in project bags, pillows, bell and like you Jennifer with the bigger ones in frames. Until next time ❤&🤗🤗

[@margaretblank9351]

Love you two! You always make me smile. Finishes? It depends on the piece. I agree that large ones -- and samplers -- are best framed -- but I'm not great at it and it's expensive to have it done. I do have several smalls in a large glass bowl that belonged to my mother, and I change them up on occasion. I've made flat-folds for others but haven't kept any myself. And I've put one in a cover for a journal in which to collect recipes (the piece was a Hands On Design one about baking). I'm not great at making bags but I've got one that might be suited for a small bag.. For now, several are just lying in a drawer, waiting!

[@KathysQuiltsandStitching]

I'm a quilter, so I like to make my stitcheries into quilted wallhangings. I also like to make pillows. I haven't tried a flat fold yet. Very creative thread coasters! Looks like you had a great time at retreat! I am also tall and easy to find at a retreat! My next retreat isn't until the fall... seems like a long time to wait!!

[@terijordan1481]

Love your floss tube…you tall ladies make me laugh….I like finishing pillows for bowls. The framing is hard, but I struggle through it…I’ve just started making flats and getting a stand up board and putting magnets on it. That way I can switch the seasons out…plus I’ve started to make my own cording that way I can use my own thread or as we call it floss…

[@virpir2453]

I frame most of my finishes.

[@lesliesjostrom8670]

New to this and have only framed so far. But would love to attempt a flat fold!

[@carolnewey6452]

My younger daughter was able to see Niall Horan in NC last week. She has been wanting to see him in concert for a very long time! I hope you enjoy!

[@candrasowder8236]

I'm not tall..you'd tower over me! I love the thread i bought at Persnickety . I frame just about everything. Some i hang, and some have the photo stand. I frame my own after the 2 i had framed long ago put me off of stitching because of the price! Now that i can do my own, I am back at it with lots of love!

[@aimeezellers814]

I wonder what it takes to make a tall thread? I haven't been sewing much lately, but am going to a quilt retreat in a couple days. I'm hoping it will fuel that passion in me again, as I have an unspeakable amount of fabric to use. 😂

[@joanmorris7135]

I love seeing all the clever finishes, but alas, I always resort to frames. Love a good frame. I’d be interested in seeing your thread organization when you get around to using those rings, Carol. I always think I have every color that DMC makes, but they mysteriously disappear when I go to kit up a new project. I started "324" and was glad to see how many colors I had, but still needed to buy 85 skeins. I’m going to need a tall cabinet to store them in.

[@tammyrupp4175]

The larger items I've stitched have been framed. The smaller, for the most part, are not yet fully finished as I just can't seem to decide how to complete them. I really need to spend a couple of days and just get it done but I get pulled into the next project. Tall & Thread

[@iriscope6798]

I was so excited to see a video up from you two. Enjoyed all your stitching and quilting. Thread Tall

[@MoneikQuilts]

I just love your two tall stitchers needle minders.

[@patriciamillar5496]

Looking around me, most of my things are framed. I’ve started smalls for pillows in bowls that I’ll add to as I go along. I’m a quilter and a stitcher so I also have small quilts, wall hangings and seasonal applique I hang.

[@jenniebest5354]

My go to finishes are often flat fold or a flat finish because they are cute, but fast. I also frame a lot of my bigger pieces. I like pillows, but they seem to take me forever between not being a great sewer and the stuffing and adding trim. I literally had 3 pillows that all I had to do was stuff them and it took me a year! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Mrs.AZfamilyzooStitches]

Another fun video! Love the satsuma street bunny and the Lizzie Kate SAL stitch! And of course love the quilting!

[@susanbarnes1385]

Yes Jen. Considering that we entrust our heads to our dressers, how can they finish our hair completely wrong when we leave the shop? It’s fine when I do it myself. 🤷🏻‍♀️. I’m not sure I’m qualified to comment on finishing because I haven’t yet. But I think I’m going to like flat fold a lot. You can still display your piece but it won’t require wall space. Have a great time at stitch con. Stand tall so all will find you. Carol-better get going on organizing the thread. I like doing that once I get started. Be safe and have a good couple of weeks.

[@bethshaw65]

I prefer to frame my stitching.

[@joyceclowser3371]

Your quilting retreat sounds like a blast!! Made me nostalgic. Both of your stitching looks wonderful! My favorite finish is framing. Who doesn’t love tall cones of thread. Happy stitching!❤

[@JaniceGDavis]

You are both so inspiring!!!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I enjoy making pillows and a couple three years ago, I managed sbout 30 finishes in a couple months. I especially enjoy Christmas/Winter stitches on opalescent fabric and it dyes beautifully! Ive done some really pretty blue dyes for winter and purple opalescent for Halloween, my favorite! I am going to try some gray dye ... Jennifer, you have the loveliest hands! You could be a hand model! Those coasters are the BOMBA!!! You should take orders! Shades of Purples, my first choice and oranges or colors of Fall: red, orange and gold!?! Just a suggestion to consider!?! Please!?! TALL THREAD and I'll send you two some needle minders as well!

[@teresabutler8235]

Thread Tall. Love a framed finished piece even for the smaller pieces. Happy stitching 🧵

[@joanneneufeld8212]

Hi my fellow tall stitchers! I don’t think I have a favorited way to finish but I will say samplers always get finished in a frame. Beyond that I love pillows. I have not done a flat fold or a stand up yet, but I also like a finished piece that I can swap out monthly series finishes on. So yeah, clearly no real answer to your question!

[@dianamyery8402]

My favorite finish is a soft finish. A bell pole a wall hanging a table runner, a quilt, even doing a hemstitch on finished piece

[@deehansen5490]

I love you two tall stitchers! You both do so many projects with all kid of thread! I love how you both interact with each other! I usually frame big pieces and make pillows with smaller! I make a lot of ornaments each year and that becomes what I do the most! They are usually either a pillow or a flat fold without the easel part! Thanks for another enjoyable Flosstube!

[@pattimiller421]

Hi ladies. I get so happy when I see your videos pop up. Thanks for sharing so much time with us. Your quilts always amaze me. That's not a craft I feel drawn to for myself but truly admire your talent in quilting. The varied styles of your stitchy WIPs is a lot of fun. I stitch all the things too. I think I'd say my favorite is flat folds. They stand up well but also pack up well when they're off season. Thread Tall Thanks for another great visit.

[@sincity_crossstitcher]

My favorite way to finish a piece is into a pillow. It's the easiest and least stressful for me.😊 I also enjoy finishing pieces into ornaments. Jen I would love to see your display of tall Lighthouses made with thread! I hope you have a great time at Stitch Con!