Welcome to my channel! I am a self confessed cross stitch addict and with this channel I share my journey with you. I have been stitching for 20+ years and you will see what I'm currently working on, what I have finished so far and what I aim to stitch in the future. Along the way I'd love to share exciting new techniques (stitching and finishing) I have found, as well as helpful apps to use. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook too.
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My favorite fabric is 28ct Stone Evenweave. Sending positive thoughts your way!❤
Hi Carolyn, your stitching is beautiful. I’m sorry to hear about your health issues x The Daisy Chain fabrics are stunning, 40ct smoke looks amazing.
Thank you very much, I appreciate that. I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :) Great choice!
Love your finish and your progress on your wips. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Happy stitching! 18ct Aida - Peacock Green is beautiful and I love Merry Christmas Sampler by Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery.
Thank you so much for your kind words :) I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :) Great choices!
Always love catching up with you and your beautiful pieces. Congratulations on your Nutcracker finish. Thinking of you and sending positive energy. xxx
Thank you so much, that is so lovely to hear. Happy stitching xx
I have only just found you and I have no clue how! I'm in awe of your "not much progress"! It's gorgeous. I am also in adelaide, I didn't think there were many stitchy people here!
Well hello there fellow Adelaidian and thanks for finding me :) There are a lot more embroiderers than cross stitchers here, but I'm lucky to know a few ;) What region do you live? I'm in the North East.
That nutcracker is stunning!! I hope you get feeling better. It was good to see you again.
Thank you so much and thank you for watching x
Great progress on your WIPS, I absolutely love the mugs...they're on my list to do in the future. Daisy chain stitchery has such lovely patterns, but there's something about the Teresa Kogut All the things pattern that attracts me, its totally not what I normally go for. The fabric choices on the website are great too, the 18ct Tea mist has to be my favourite. Hope you get some relief soon from your neck pain. Great video.
Thank you so much and appreciate your well wishes! I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :) I love that you've chosen something out of your comfort zone with the chart - it's very cute!
Hi Carolyn, Wishing you a speedy recovery and sending positive thoughts re your results. I’d love to try the 28ct evenweave in duck egg blue (I’m in the UK). Up until this year I’d only stitched on aida and you inspired me to try something new with your stunning Mermaids of the Deep Blue piece, which I’m currently stitching in the same colours on evenweave and really enjoying (it’s also my first Mirabilia).
Thank you so much , I truly appreciate that. Oh that's fantastic to hear!! I'm so happy to hear I inspired you to do that. You're going to absolutely love it when it's finished because my photo's definitely did not do it justice!! I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Sending you lots of love & well wishes Carolyn... ♥ You will get through this xxx
Thank you so much, that is so kind of you xx
I love Shannon Christine Design also. I'm stitching the mugs and just received the 2023 but cracker design. My favorite Whoopsie Daisy fabric is 28ct Evenweave Berry Whisper. I love all the neutrals. I want to start the Prairie Schooler Santas Revisited 1984, 1989, 1991. Sending good thoughts and well wishes to you.
Hi Carolyn, your Nutcracker is gorgeous! It would take me a couple of months. I sincerely pray that your neck and back recover quickly. Ive had bad neck and back shoulders from an old car accident years ago. Would love to stitch 32 count Beaver Grey linen or do pattern Heaven and Nature Sing by Kathy Barrick
Thank you so much for your well wishes and I'm sorry to hear you also have pain :( At least we have cross stitch to make us happy :) I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck x
Carolyn, I hope the dr is able to give you some relief and you feel better soon.
Thank you so much - I hope so too. It will be a stressful week but hopefully I get the best news. Happy stitching x
Wishing you a very speedy recovery! ❤️🩹 I loved hearing how another cross stitcher inspired you to come back to stitching. I also stopped stitching during a dark period of life and flosstubers (including you!) played a big part in rekindling my love for crafting. The French Rose 28ct evenweave is beautiful!
Oh that is so lovely to hear! I'm a big believer in karma and what goes around comes around and I'm so happy that I played a part in rekindling your passion - that means more to me than you will ever know. I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
I love DaisyChain stitchery. Great products and fast service. Both please. I would love her 40 count straw or O Sweet Humility 1835 chart. Your nutcracker stitches were absolutely stunning. Take care with your back and wishing you all the best.
Yay, I'm so happy to hear you've already experienced Theresa's wonderful site. Thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes. I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
I'm definitely going to have to get the nutcracker this year. He's beautiful and you did such a great job! I checked out the Daisy Chain shop. I love all of the fabric choices but I think 28 count eavenweave peacock is my favorite. I have also been eyeing Winter Snowfall by Shannon Cristine Designs. I think it is such a lovely piece. I'm like you in that I fell away from Stitching for awhile but then found flosstube and patternkeeper and have fallen in love again with the craft.
Oh yes, please do purchase him - he looks even better in person! I'm so glad to hear you've returned to stitching. We have an amazing community and it's such a great hobby, albeit costly sometimes :) I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Not feeling well can put a real damper on your stitching - hope you will feel better soon. Thank you for introducing us to Daisy Chain Stitchery - her site is amazing and so are her selection of charts… I particularly liked Maria Phinney 1832 - Adam and Eve's House.
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It sure can, but luckily cross stitch helps with all ailments so I'm grateful it's a huge part of my life. Thank you so much for your well wishes. I'm so happy you agree that Theresa's site is fantastic, and I love the chart you've selected. I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Wow your Australia flag is gorgeous. Really pops.
Thank you so much :)
Love your sweater! I finally have caught up on all your new videos. I am so happy you are back and your soothing voice is my favorite of all floss tube! I would love yo do a zoom stitch with you someday! The fabrics are so gorgeous, ellie fabric is perfect .I can't wait for next video! 28 count even weave berry nice! Pattern is " All the things .
Aww thank you so much Lynne, that's lovely of you to say :) I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck x
Thank you for another great video. I love your Christmas mugs and your amazing nutcracker! I would love the fabric steel blue 28ct even weave. The fabrics look beautiful 😍. I really hope you start to see some improvement with your neck and back pain, it sounds awful for you. Hoping for a positive outcome for you. X
Thank you so much, that means a lot! I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Hi Carolyn, sorry to hear about your neck problems, hope this is resolved soon. Would love to stitch on the 28 count evenweave Berry Nice. x
Thank you so much - me too! I have noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Lovely stitching, especially the nutcracker. I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you so much! Happy stitching x
Thank you for introducing us to Daisychainstitchery. Her site looks amazing. 💙
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Oh it's my pleasure. Her site is just as amazing as she is - I cannot recommend her highly enough :)
Oh my gosh. I am sorry about your neck. That would be horrible.. Both your nutcrackers are amazing and will look fantastic as a stand-up. The next time I need new fabric or a chart I will definitely put an order in. The 40ct Olive would look really nice with Daisy from twin peak primitives.
Thank you so much. That chart is such a cute design - haven't seen that one before! I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Hi, Carolyn, you have made great progress on your cross stitching! I love the Christmas mugs; it inspires me to do them too. And the Nutcracker is gorgeous, I love him! Praying nothing is wrong with you and you feel lots better, soon. I thought 14 ct. Sky Blue was so lovely and the new chart Halloween Boo, was so cute. I'll be thinking of you. Hope to see you soon.
Thank you so much. I hope you do stitch them one, you won't regret it! Thank you so much for your well wishes. I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :) That Halloween chart is adorable!!
I hope your tests come back with nothing too serious. I'd like to try the 28ct duck egg blue even weave. It's so nice of you to try to help out a small business. Happy stitching 💜
Thank you so much, I hope so too. Theresa is the nicest lady I have never met, but I really hope to one day. Having had my own business in the past I know how hard it can be so I'm more than happy to help if I can. I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Aww thank you for the sweet shoutout! It shocked my socks off 😂😊❤ I’m praying for your neck and that your tests will all come back normal! 🙏🏼 Congratulations on your finish it is fantastic! 😍
Of course you are more than welcome. Now the olympics are over I can go back to watching your updates - can't wait! Thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes :)
Not much progress… lol. You finished a whole Nutcracker in 10 days! Thanks for the shout out ❤. I still remember the day I showed you my cross stitch and Pattern Keeper. There’s nothing worse than back and neck issues, I hope you can get some relief soon.
Haha I guess its not bad progress :) You're more than welcome and I'll always be grateful to you. Thank you for your well wishes - trying to keep busy and not stress too much about it. Happy stitching x
Hope you get some good news! Sending good thoughts...Both, 32 ct. light biscotti, Susan Crowthers 1853 sampler
Thank you so much, I appreciate that! I have noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Sending you healing thoughts and hoping that you’ll feel better soon. I really enjoy watching the progress of your SC Calendar WIP. The mugs are super cute! Great finish on your Nutcraker 😊❤
Thank you so much! You know when that Mugs Calendar is finished I'm going to be really sad - it's brought me a lot of joy this year. Happy stitching x
Oh Carolyn. I pray for healing for your neck and whatever else they think they found! Your stitching is beautiful as always.
Thank you so much! I have more tests next week with results the week after. Fingers crossed all will be well. Happy stitching :)
Hi, absolutly love the christmas cups, so cute 🎄 Would love to test whoopsie daisy frabrics might prefer 28ct Evenweave - French Cafe for an upcoming sampler i dream of starting 🤩 thank you fort sharing and I hope you feel better soon and you recive positive feedback from dr.
Thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes. I'm hoping for a good outcome but trying to not think about it in the meantime. I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Thanks for sharing that Instagram
Oh my pleasure, I'm so glad you found it useful. Happy stitching :)
I wove love to try a piece of Whoopsie Daisy Designs 32ct Linen Sahara!
I've noted your entry and wish you the best of luck :)
Oh Carolyn 😮I totally relate to your protruding discs in neck. The pain sends you through the roof. Mine is lower back L4, the sciatic nerve is protruding through causing inflammation as it gets trapped. For last 10 yrs I’ve had to take lots of strong meds to be able to work and get on with life. I’m now at the point, nothing else will work as pain affects my hips & walking. So on the same road mRI etc and discussing surgery to sort it. I’m also very worried as runs risks of being paralysed. But can’t carry on like I have. I really hope you too get yours sorted. Stitching does help me get in a better place when the pain is unbearable, heated back pad, cuppa and film! Beautiful stitching, that recent nutcracker being my favourite ❤️ Take care & look after yourself!
I have had 3 back surgeries. I have spinal stenosis so my discs are rupturing. I’ve had a one surgery that didn’t really do much. The other two surgeries were fusions. They did offer relief but with spinal stenosis it just moves up the spine. I’ve been putting off another back surgery for several years now. I’m just not in the right frame of mind to go through it so I’m existing on pain medication 🤷🏼♀️. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Neck and back pain is the pits.
Oh hi 👋🏼 Thank you for your message. But oh my goodness sorry to read about your journey with awful disc issues & many ops to try & sort it. And like me you have to take strong meds to function each day. I hope 🤞🏼my surgeon can sort it. My friend had same op, and surgeon specialises in trauma to discs etc. But although they aren’t hopeful it will work I have to have epidural spinal thing, inject direct into sciatic nerve. Then after looking at disc removal or fuse together. My friends was successful & she doesn’t take the array of all the strong meds which I’m hoping for. Stitching does help me, as you know the pain does get you down sometimes. But cross stitch puts me in my happy place watching our Carolyn too. Helped me get on my full coverages & parking! Anyway take care Ann and Happy Stitching. Lovely to meet you! Jane
Really think hard about surgery, I had trapped sciatic nerve seeing chiropractor instead. Feeling better going to take time.
You really are right Jane, the pain does get you down. How lucky we are to put our energy into some we love and we can divert the focus for awhile. I've had my neck issue most of my life and I'm quite good at coping with it, unless I'm doing stupid things and not being careful. Lucky I have a great chiro who fixes me up. I don't have to take regular medication, only when I have a flare up, so I'm grateful for that. My recent trauma has been a huge eye opener for me and I won't be doing anything risky in the future. I'm sorry you've had to deal with so much and I hope you can find a happy medium that works for you, whether it be surgery or otherwise. xx
@@annpachini2155 Oh my goodness you have gone through so much! I can understand you not wanting to deal with anymore surgeries. It must be so difficult when that is the only option. I do hope you can find a resolution and have a pain free life xx
Hello Carolyn! Just watched your video on a break from the Olympics - your stitching is beautiful as always! I'm sure your test results will be just fine . In the meantime, I'm sending you sunny, positive thoughts from Greece! ❤
Oh thank you so much, that is so lovely of you. Happy stitching :)
The nutcracker looks amazing..!!!!! I'm so sorry about your neck, I hope you'll be better soon.
Thank you so much. The Nutcracker was a joy to stitch and to be honest I'm a bit sad he's done because it's now a long wait until July 2025 for the next one :( Thank you for your kind words. My neck has improved since the video but I have other issues to deal with now - isn't that always the way! Anyway still trying to stay positive. Happy stitching :)
Where did you get such a large pole to hold your large pieces
My scroll bars and stand are from a company called NeedleNeeds in the UK. I purchased them back in 2014 and they’re still going strong! My first 3 videos are actually based on those items so if you would like more information on them that would be a good place to start. At the time of videoing, the company were quite slow in sending out orders but I’ve heard they’ve lifted their game recently which was great to hear.
Love your video and really like the Shannon christine design and saved it as a reminder for a later project I will enjoy to stitch. Thank you bunches.
You’re very welcome and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Shannon is one of my favorite designers because not only are her designs adorable but they’re suitable for all skill levels.
Hi, I got behind on my floss tubes so am trying to catch up now. Your stitching is wonderful as usual. I hope you feel better soon !
Thank you so much, and thank you for watching ❤️
The sweaters are so cute!
Thank you so much. The ladies at work suggested it would be a good side hustle for me, but I said no as I don’t enjoy it as much as cross stitching 😂
I have just stumbled across this video and am delighted to see you back. It was because of you, your delightful videos and beautiful stitching that I started stitching myself, though these days its needlepoint. I look forward to catching up on your videos. I wish you the very best of luck in everything as you move forward with your life.
Awww thank you so much. I’m so happy that I made an impact and you’re able to enjoy something you love ❤️
Hope you feel better soon! Great projects.
Thank you so much! Happy stitching 🥰
Beautiful stitching! Fairy whispers is so stunning and your Shannon Christine projects are gorgeous too. Thanks for sharing. Hope you feel better soon!
Beautiful stitching as usual❤ blessings for a quick recovery! ❤️🩹 quick question … do you use pattern keeper or anything for your Baps? I love love them both and I may need more info on those stinkin mugs too! They’re so cute❤
Thank you so much! I use Pattern Keeper app for every project that I can. Not all projects are compatible with the app but I prefer it to old fashioned paper and highlighter pens. The mugs are a monthly subscription on the Shannon Christine website. There’s 3 more left to be released (on the 1st of each month) and then I think they’ll be available for purchase on the normal part of her website. If you need more info please let me know.
Beautiful stitching! Feel better soon!!!!
Thank you so much ❤️
Oh! You're back on KZread! I'm so glad!
Thank you so much! It’s great to be back! 🥰
Do you ever get cat fur in your stitching? Do you pick it out or just leave it? Hope you feel better soon.
My cats often sleep next to me while I stitch, so yes every now and then I notice a stray hair. I pick it out because the last thing I want is to have it framed and hanging on the wall and then see a random hair 😂😂. Not that I get many items framed these days.. it costs so much!
Great to catch up. Hope you get feeling better soon. Your sweaters are so precious! I love seeing all of your stitching progress.
Thank you so much ❤️
So sorry you are not feeling well, I was sick in March and still have the cough. Love those mugs and saw many ladies stitching on it at the Stitch and Stash retreat in Edmonton early this month. Love seeing the progress on your full coverage I love watching those come to life. I do my back stitching at the end as well. Cute sweaters for your Granddaughter. Happy stitching Patty 🐈
So sorry for the late reply Patty - I hope you’re feeling much better now. It’s been a shocking year for myself and my whole family this year with various illnesses and whatnot. I’m really looking forward to an improvement in the second half 🤞🏻
@@TheFlosstubeStitcher yes feeling much better but still have this cough that doesn't seeem to want to go away.
I hope you feel better soon! ❤ All your stitching looks beautiful! As it always does. 😊 Happy Stitching and be well
Thank you so much 🥰