Episode 313 Christmas in July Begins! SD 480p 

Oh Dena, your finish is stunning! Can't wait to see what you picked out for the mat & frame! Congrats again! Enjoy your trip & Happy Stitching!!

Congratulations on your 13th Colony finish! It’s spectacular! Your Snow & Mountains is looking so fun now, too! Have a wonderful retreat!

Congratulations on 13 colony ❤🎉❤. I'm excited to see it framed!❤

Dena, your 13th colony is stunning. Congratulations! Your videos are my favorite and I appreciate spending time with you. Thank you for all you do for our community.

13th colony is absolutely stunning!! I can’t wait to see it framed and please show us it hanging over your mantle. I remember you saying that’s where you wanted to hang it. You do such a beautiful work. I really enjoy your floss tube immensely.!! and I love to see what Coco is up to as well.

Hello Dena congratulations 🎉🎉 on your 13th colony project, it’s absolutely stunning 😍 Your channel and stitching is so inspiring. Happy stitching best wishes Natalie x

Oh congrats on that huge finish! It is beautiful! Thx for tips and tricks! All your projects are lovely. Enjoy the retreat and safe travels.

By the bay is super beautiful. Love it. Happy stitching

Congratulations on your beautiful finish of 13th Colony! Can't wait to see it framed.

Your 13th colony is stunning! Even though I am 72, I want to be just like you when I grow up!

Dena...BTB 13 Colony is awesome...can't wait to see it framed...enjoyed all your other stitching...I have been going thru some magazines to select some old patterns to stitch for Christmas...wishing you safe travels and enjoy your retreats❤❤

OMG!!!! 13th colony turned out magnificantly!!!!!! Anxious now to see how you decided to ffo it!!! 🙂

Beautiful finish on 13th colony! I love the willow tree. Can’t wait to see it framed.

Dena - 13th Colony turned out so beautiful! I can't wait to see the frame you choose for it. Happy stitching! - TaMara

By The Bay finish is incredible!!! ♥ I was gifted the three pieces and three pieces of fabric by a stitcher that started the first piece and no longer wanted to stitch it. Mine will therefore be in 3 pieces to frame but still beautiful. You have inspired me to get busy! Enjoyed visiting with you today. ( It's very hot and humid here in NS lately) Marion

Snowy mountain is really looking so fabulous!!!!! alooks like you could have tht finished in the near future!!!!!! 🙂

Ohhh Dena that s a beautiful finish you must be so excited. I am so far behind you probably have it already framed but I will see it soon as I make my way through your videos. So glad Tommy"s trip went well after his friend dropped out. Cocoa likes fireworks well I don't think I have ever heard that. lol I did Christmas in July as well. Stitched and fully finished 4 projects. Happy stitching Patty

Beautiful finish! Congratulations! You are an amazing inspiration.

Hi Dena I'm Toni (Antoinetta) from the UK 🇬🇧 I just found you and really wanted to say how beautiful all your pieces are.i was blown away! Anyway I'm watching your videos from the start so It takes me a while to catch up..😂lol I'm new to cross stitch and I only started using 16 count Aida so far and love it.....❤ Sending you big Toni hugs from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤️

By The Bay is gorgeous! Congratulations!

Congratulations on the finish so stunning. I can see snow and mountains becoming another focal point soon😊 you have made great progress on that too recently. I am stitching a Christmas in July project that I wish finished this year. Xxx

Congratulations on your huge finish! It will be a terrific over the fireplace piece! Have fun at retreat. Teresa Kogut will be there as an attendee.

Oh Dena, By the Bay is stunning. I can’t wait to see it framed. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful stitching. Take care and happy stitching.

Well done on your big finish. I am not stitching christmas in July but I am stitching a christmas present in July 😂

13th Colony is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see it framed. In stitching Christmas in July I have stitched 6 days on my July ornament and finished it. This week I am stitching on PS 1994 Santa for 5 days.

Good to see you as always. You had a really good finish..it wil look great all framed and hung in the place of honor. For Christmas in July I did Deck the Halls by the Draw Thread. Came out really cute. Enjoy your travels coming up. Cindy

I think it's awesome that Cocoa likes and watches the fireworks!!!!!!! Most dogs have to be medicated while they're going off!!!!! Kudos to Cocoa!!! 🙂

Congrats on 13th Colony Wowza!!!!!

Your 13th Colony is stunning! What a great accomplishment! Can't wait to see it framed.

CONGRATULATIONS Dena. Your 13th Colony is a masterpiece. Thank you for your diligence in showing us your work. You are inspirational women. Enjoy your retreats. X

Congratulations on your most marvelous finish of 13th Colony Bay. Cannot wait to see the frame! I do have that piece, and would like to stitch it one day. I also like to stitch on a frame. I have a few different varieties - even the cheap ones that don't roll extremely tight I don't mind!

You look great in those red tops! And your haircut is perfect for you. I loved the little glimpse into the tools you prefer. I have just one roller frame that gets plenty of use. I never thought to get another one! Enjoy your retreat. Sending a 👋🏻 from Hershey, Pennsylvania.

I'm so appreciative that you share your stitching journies with us!!!!! It makes me happy to see your acomplished treasures,!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! 🙂

I can’t wait to see your 13th colony in a frame, it’s absolutely beautiful.

Wow! Congratulations on your beautiful finish! You need to show us when you hang it. Can’t wait to see it framed. I’m very happy for you ❤

Congratulations on your huge finish!!! What an accomplishment, can't wait to see it framed and on your wall. Have a great time at your retreat, wish I was at your table!!

I forgot your by the bay is gorgeous!

Dena 13th Colony turned out fabulous. Hope you get it back soon so we can see it framed. You made wonderful progress on all of your projects. My Min Pin is scared of fire works. He is the one we rescued from an abusive home He still has night terrors and cries out at night. I pull him close to me and cuddle with him and he goes back to sleep. My little Yorkie could careless they don't scare him at all.LOL Im glad Cocoa enjoys them. I am glad they are done for Tuckers sake. Happy stitching

Congratulations! 13th Colony looks wonderful! Looking forward to seeing it framed!

Enjoy your retreats! Love 13th colony

As always love seeing your stitching! 13th Colony is awesome! Congratulations 🎉. Have fun on retreat 1, looking forward to seeing you again in Huntsville. Safe travels.

Congratulations Dena!! What a feat to complete 13th colony!! It looks amazing! 🤩

Holy cow, Dena! Congratulations on preserving and finishing Thirteen Colony. It is absolutely stunning. It is one of my very favorite pieces you have stitched. I cannot wait to see your masterpiece framed. If it is not too much trouble, would you please show us what it looks like when hanging over your fireplace. I wish I could stitch as fast as you do. I am retired but I have to take several medications that unfortunately make me sleepy when I am stitching. The last picture you posted of Cocoa is absolutely adorable. I love the expression on her little face. I hope you and all of your friends have wonderful retreats and can't wait to hear all about them. I pray for your safe travels. By the way, you look more fantastic in your health journey every time I see you. Take care and hope to see you soon with all of the stitching news.

Your 13th colony is gorgeous. I can’t wait to see progress on your Christmas in July.

Dena- your 13th Colony is a wonder! Isn't it a wonderful feeling of accomplishment to be done? I'm doing Christmas in July- working on WIPS- polar plunge ornaments, a Christmas strawberry, Christmas Garden by Blackbird designs and a Prairie Schooler Santa piece-phew- wish me luck! need to get that WIP count down! Happy Stitching to you!

So happy for you that you have the opportunity to attend retreats!!!! ai live vicariously thru everyone that gors to one. I thank you all for sharing!!!!! :-)

Wonderful finish Dena!

Hello Dena congratulations on your fabulous finish it’s a work of art. Cannot wait to see it framed. Hope you enjoyed your trip. Happy stitching

Oh Dena, your By the Bay is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations! This July I am stitching on a few things, Durene Jones Christmas friends and Linda Kotila’s Smokey Mountain Christmas. Oh boy that sky is immense, wish me luck. Again congratulations.

Coco is so cute! We had a weeping willow tree when I was growing up. It was so fun to play under it. Have fun on your retreat. It's Tues. Safe travels.

Dena, 13th Colonyis beautiful! I was so excited to see you finished it and now looking forward to the FFO. Have fun at your retreats and safe travels 😊

Your 13th Colony is my favorite of all your stitching. Can't wait to see it framed. Hope you have a wonderful time at your retreats.

You really look so good! Congrats! ❤

Hi Dena I absolutely love your finish on your 13th Colony by the bay and it is stunning. Can't wait to see what you picked out for the matting and framing. I hope you have a safe trip on your retreat and have fun. I have been working on my Christmas in July and will probably send you pictures at the end of the month to show you what I stitched on and my progress. Love seeing your hubby with Cocoa. In the meantime Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless Pat

Amazing! Your 13th Colony is outstanding. Hope you had a wonderful time at your retreat. I’m so proud of Miss Cocoa, celebrating the 4th of July with everyone. It was so nice to your stitching. I’ve tried some cross stitch, I’m better at sewing. I think I will try a few smalls and Christmas ornaments. Happy stitching. ❤

Beautiful 13th Colony! I have loved watching 👀 your progress on it. Pere Noel is so cute. I started 8 new Christmas projects the 1st eight days of July for Christmas in July. I am hoping to work on them all month and have some ornaments finished. Have a great trip. ❤

Congratulations on your big finish on 13th Colony! I recently framed a wide piece and ran into the 40" limitation but thankfully it could fit in under the limit, but it indirectly set the margins and mat width as a result...

That's gorgeous. I love the willow tree.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching.

Just Wow!! Congratulations on completing such a beautiful masterpiece! I am looking forward to seeing the 13th colony framed. I really enjoy seeing your stitchy progress each week. You are very inspiring!

Oh my can't wait to see it framed. Your amazing.

Hi Dena, 13th Colony is beautiful! Stitching along with you for Christmas in July, new start today- Santa Stops Here by Brenda Gervais. Have fun at the retreat, safe travels!

I really appreciate you you are fantastic thanks for sharing thank you so much

When she comes up, please tell Donna I sent a big hello and hug to her !!!!!! 🙂

Awesome!

That is amazing

With the stretcher bars and tacks, use artist tape on the area where the tacks go, and stretch to drum tight. That's how needlepointers get theirs tight to stitch and prevent warping. 13th Colony is amazing!!!!

Bravo on 13th Colony! Can’t wait to see it framed. I just purchased my first scroll rod. I wanted to ask you, is a 30” managable? I have a project that is 26”wide (One Nation). Thank you!

I have a question. A couple of years ago, you stitched a beautiful JBW design. I know it's no longer published, but I'm hoping I can eventually find a copy. Can you remember or guess at the name of the chart? You are the only one I've ever seen stitch it. The 13th Colony is a true masterpiece. Great job! I'm not stitching exclusively Christmas in July, but I am working on Christmas at Hollyberry Farm. I've been working on it for a couple of years, and have likely stitched it twice, but keep having to frog mistakes.

Hi Dena, Love your finish beautiful ! I would love to see you demonstrate your lap stand to see if it would work for me. If you have it in another video could you give me the number? I too love 2 handed stitching but I can’t find anything in Canada . Hope you enjoy your retreat!

Hi heard from you for a long time

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Dena, your 13th colony is stunning. Congratulations! Your videos are my favorite and I appreciate spending time with you. Thank you for all you do for our community.