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    FlossTube #30: So Many Good Things (7/27/23)



    Welcome to Episode 30 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We’re two sisters who love handcrafting — cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting — and figuring things out!

    In this episode Anna and I discuss what we’re wearing, share several FFOs & finish, works in progress, & our plans, show a few shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to kindness & craftmanship. Ready? Let’s Go! –Carolyn

    Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

    Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

    Mentions
    @SarahsStitchySpot in Chit-Chat — So wonderful to meet Sarah in “the wild”.

    @TeamegnerCo in ThumbsUp — Thank you Tina for starting the #StepsBeforeStitches movement! Also in Finished Objects — Carolyn fully finished her Home Town sampler as a flat fold.

    @newhampshirestitcher in Plans — Carolyn is excited to join Lauren’s #BAPToSchoolSAL starting September 1st! Also, in Finished Objects and WIPs — Both Anna and Carolyn are participating in the #SaltboxSolsticeSAL

    @JeanFarishNeedleworks In Chit-Chat — Jean has done several experiments related to colorfastness. Start with:
    Episode #45: https://youtu.be/QvX692tJFOE

    Toast
    Toasting being back together after house guests, travel, and COVID.

    Anna’s Magnifying Lamps – both by Daylight
    MAGnificent Floor & Table LED Magnifying Lamp
    Halo Go Rechargeable Magnifier

    What We’re Wearing
    Alice Top by Tessuti Fabrics (Anna)
    Flow Top by Norah Gaughan (Carolyn)

    FFOs
    Home Town designed by Tina Egner, finished as a flat fold, and gifted to our mom on her birthday (Carolyn)
    Spring Saltbox I designed by Plum Street Samplers and finished as a flat Polaroid photo (Carolyn)

    FOs
    Summer Saltbox I designed by Plum Street Samplers (Carolyn)
    M. Bell 1856 designed by Modern Fold Embroidery (Carolyn)

    WIPs
    Fruits of Plenty designed by Modern Folk Embroidery (Both)
    Pennsylvania Dutch Marking Sampler designed by Carolyn (Carolyn)
    Summer Saltboxes designed by Plum Street Samplers (Anna)
    Quaker Huswife designed by Chessie & Me (Carolyn)
    Mary Anne March designed by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
    Red Deer Sampler: The Center Vase of Flowers designed by Gigi R (Carolyn)
    Baby C’s Baby Bobble Blanket designed by Sheep & Stitch (Anna)
    Crow No. 5 deigned by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)

    0:00 Welcome to Episode 30
    2:15 Chit-Chat
    12:30 Toasting Stan
    13:37 What We’re Wearing
    16:51 Finished Object
    24:41 Works In Progress
    56:13 Plans
    1:02:09 Shared Supplies
    1:09:32 Thumbs Up

    Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

    23件のコメント

    1. Kim Witt on

      Im with you girls. I’d love to go to a workshop to learn all the things. Im new to cross stitch and have just been working it out as I go along ! Im sure there is a more efficient way to do some of the things. 😂

    2. LaNelle S on

      Definitely a two thumbs up 👍 Anna & Carolyn…🤩 on this video! oh my those handcrafted boxes by Stan just simply gorgeous what treasures they will be for your granddaughters! Just a brilliant idea brought to life, will be fun to see what you place in them💕 Your stitching is amazingly beautiful as always such a treat to see & hear about…enjoy the rest of your Summer before heading back to school…take good care 🤗♥️🪡🧵

    4. Sun City Stitchers on

      Such a great video. The two of you bounce ideas off one another and end up with such beautiful pieces! The boxes for your grandchildren is such a wonderful idea and will be treasured by them.

    5. stitchingbythemoon on

      How fantthat you got to meet Sarah! The boxes are so beautiful!! I love the idea of filling them up with little treasures for when the girls are older. Love how your mom’s flatfold turned out. I really like that it’s not heavily adorned so it can shine perfectly. ❤

    6. Barbara Angier on

      I too will be joining Lauren…..and was thinking of Hoity Toity. But your Peacock, Unicorn and A badger has long been one of my favourites. hmmmmmmm…..which to choose

    9. Donna Strang on

      Another great video. I loved it all. The boxes are amazing and the hours you spent with Sarah must have been an awesome time you both will remember for many months to come. I am presently stitching the Salt Shakers too and finding them so fun. I'm working on the summer pair and will go right into the autumn duo. All your projects are amazing. I was raised in Maryland and have many wonderful memories of the Delaware and Maryland beaches each summer. Not sure where Carolyn is going with her family but, wish her a safe and wonderful time with her family. Anna wishing you also a wonderful end of your summer before it's back to school. Looking forward to your next posting, until then, enjoy all your projects!! Donna, from Western NC.

    10. Judy Davis on

      Great video ladies. I appreciate all your stitching and stories. I am a fellow California girl. In fact, my father lives in Cayucos. It was fun to hear you mention our dear coastal town. I live further south now.

    11. Alexandra Merrett on

      Thanks for the video ladies. The box looks amazing! You may wish to think about ensuring any stitched pieces are protected from direct contact with the wood though. I saw a video w an archivist (I think it was an interview on Karen Brown’s channel, Just Get It Done Quilts?) who strongly recommended keeping your fabric in plastic or the like as the wood can leach its natural oils.

    13. Tricia Benich on

      So fun that you met Sarah and Stan! No surprise she was just as she seems. I think the same would be true of both of you. You are so natural during your videos and your sister relationship is so great. I feel a little jealous every time i watch as I have 2 sisters but they both live in Michigan and I am 5 hours away in Chicago. Loved seeing all the stitching. I really enjoy the wardrobe chat even though I am not a sewer or knitter. Hearing that catwalk music is always a little jolt of jazziness as I stitch. Thanks for sharing xx

    14. Ginger McCafferty on

      Such fun as always. Jean Farrish is great. I’m torn about fancy floss as I also insist on wet blocking. So I have prepped some colors on a large project – say a red sampler, also a Dutch sampler. I also use Jean Farrish method of running floss over a wet sponge and that I’m hoping removes those unattached dye bits. ❤

    16. Hanna Mansfield on

      Hello Ladies, was just wondering if you would be able to tell me/us how counting pins work. I have not really heard anything about themescept that they exist. How do you use them. Only if you feel like it of course.

    18. Olivia B on

      Thank you ladies so much for the kind words about my shop! Your support means so much to me, thank you!
      And shout out to Kepler's!! My friends and I used to hang out at Borrone's during high school summers after work. 🙂

    19. Renee Bebla on

      What a great video and full of amazing projects. I just love your cat walks, they are so adorable. The keepsake boxes for your granddaughters are absolutely precious and so glad you were able to connect with Sarah and Stan. I love the sampler you did for your Mom and I actually was born in Bristol near Allentown. We lived in Allentown when I was small before we moved to where we are now. We go to Allentown a lot, The Knitters Edge is one of my favorite yarn stores and they have lots of great yarn. I am getting ready for Sampler September so looking for a BAP. Narrowed it down to three: Mary Barres by Stacy Nash, Sarah Stewart Hardman 1824 and then Sarah Willson by The Scarlet Letter which I’m leaning towards for my Mom’s maiden name is Wilson. We have a lot of Elizabeth’s and Sarah’s in our Scottish heritage so those samplers speak to me the most. I absolutely love the Peacock and Badger, that’s a great BAP. I just started a cowl for my husband using Regis Merino Yak and you are right, the right yarn makes a difference and this is going to be wonderful to knit. Happy Stitching

    20. Renee Bebla on

      I forgot to mention that in January of each year in Harrisburg they have a PA Farm Show, you can always look it up online. Thinking it’s January 13, 2024 but they have a sheep to wool contest, where they shear the sheep, card, spin and weave a shawl. They auction the shawls off and last year one went for $2000! I actually went to this about 4 years ago and it was so much fun. It may be on PBS where you can watch it online too but not sure. I was gifted a sheep’s wool and although the process is a lot it was such a wonderful experience. I am still spinning the wool. The carding of the wool was the most work but again it was enjoyable.

    21. Lynette Davies on

      I just found out about your channel from Sarah @SarahsStitchySpot and came over to take a look! I really enjoyed your video. What fun to have a sister who stitches! I will be back!

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