Flosstube #1 | Hello World 

When I lost my husband I didn’t do practically any of my hobbies or even things that I did when he was alive. I didn’t even watch the same tv programs. I didn’t cook anymore. It took me a few years. I just needed to do different things to help me with my grief. I cross stitched when I was really young with my mom and she died about 4 years after my husband and we quilted together. Cross stitch helps quell anxiety and you feel accomplished and creative without a lot of mental work. I’m excited to see the content you create and have already subscribed. I also went crazy buying kits and am doing no buy 2024!

Congratulations on your first Flosstube! There is no cross stitch police-you’re not stitching “wrong”. There is two parts to cross stitch-stitching and collecting patterns. Most of us have enough patterns to stitch until we are 200+ years old! 🤣🤣. Can’t wait to see what comes next 🫎

I lost my husband Feb 1 2023. Life is hard without our sweethearts and Cross stitch has helped me through my grief! Thank you for your service and your sons service! Love your flosstube! Have a great week ladies!

As another mother/daughter FlossTube channel, we want to send you both a warm welcome! Great debut episode! Looking forward to many more 😊😊.

Welcome to the Flosstube community! You both are lovely. I lost my husband suddenly in 2021. I know how you feel. I’m a card maker and now a returning cross stitcher. I love Nichol Spohr and follow her also! She is the reason I picked up cross stitching once again. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects and floss tubes!! Happy Stitching! 😊🪡

Great job ladies I think your floss tube is amazing I really like the mother daughter combo it’s a great to find new ones to watch keep up the great work!

Enjoyed your video! Whoever told you that you were cross stitching incorrectly is not telling you the truth. You are correct that making all of your crosses the same is important generally speaking. There are different reasons why people might choose different methods. I’m glad you’re doing something you enjoy!

I am sorry for the passing of your husband. My sweet husband went to Heaven over 2 years ago. I keep busy with my church and studying the Bible and cross stitching and good tv.

How nice to see a brand new stitching podcast. I used to cross stitch before kids, and then dropped it because, you know, busy! When I retired in 2017 I felt a bit lost. I rediscovered knitting, and wow, everything is on the tube and web now! So much more accessibility to everything crafty! Last year I slowly got back into cross stitching, mainly with the 2023 Holiday Countdown by Evertote, Roxy Floss Co, and Modern Folk Embroidery. I'm still not stitching as much as I would like, but I am still knitting, crocheting, and this past summer learned to spin. I am also taking a punch needle/rug hooking class this month. The world is my oyster!

Wow! So happy to find you two. I have a list of flosstubes that I’ve been trying to remember to watch and I’m so excited to watch you two! Love your energy and enthusiasm about cross stitch. I am still new to the stitchy world and have only been doing it for a year.

Hi there. I loved your first Flosstube! I just got back into cross stitching, as well. I cross stitched MANY years ago and just got back into last Fall. SO MUCH HAS CHANGED!!!! I am totally loving it again! There is no right or wrong way to stitch as long as your stitches go in the same direction. :) Patterns: I also went WAYYYY over board with buying new patterns but how can I help it with so many gorgeous ones to choose from??? LOL! I LOVE your pumpkin and cannot wait to see it finished and also love the witch's hat! I love Halloween! I also loved seeing how you finish your projects! So, welcome! I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost my Mom and Dad 6 months apart in 2022 so I feel your loss!

Welcome Amy and Ally! I just found your channel this morning. I'm also in Phoenix and am so glad to see new Flosstubers from the Valley. Amy, I felt an immediate connection with you- I'm a retired nurse and also lost my husband unexpectedly about a year and a half ago. Cross stitch has been my lifesaver through the grief. Ally, your stitching reminds me of my daughter's. She jumped into cross stitch with both feet like you did, and her stitching is just gorgeous, too! I'm looking forward to seeing more from both of you!

Welcome to FlossTube. I just quickly wanted to say that I don’t believe there is a right or wrong way to cross your stitches as long as you are consistent. I say that because… 1. Yes, I went to your IG page and zoomed in on your pieces to confirm that… 2. I cross my stitches in the same direction. 😂 I also thought I was doing it wrong when I first found Floss Tube and had the added technology of google and youtube tutorials and saw it being done the opposite way. I did try (on a HAED, forcryinoutloud) to “do it right” but kept defaulting to the way I’ve been stitching for 30+ years and made a mess. Love your snowman and look forward to seeing your other wips. Great first video!

thank you ms nelsen and ms nelsen for the best video ever uploaded to the youtube platform ever! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! ❤❤❤

Love watching you both! Its so nice seeing a mother daughter flosstube! My husband died May 2023 and I'm learning a whole new way of life. Not one I ever wanted. Cross stitch has kept me sane. Looking forward to your next video!

Thank you for joining the flosstube community! I loved your video and can't wait to see more from you.

Welcome to flosstube!! Thank you for much for shouting us out. I absolutely loved your first flosstube. Can’t wait to see more!! Happy Stitching ❤

I lost my husband of almost 50 years, we were high school sweethearts. For at least a year or so I could not focus on doing much of anything. I am a quilter, crochet, hand embroidery, crazy quilter, long arm, machine embroidery and also like to cook and garden. I started cross stitching in the 1980's. One late night when I could not sleep, I stumbled across Floss tube and it got me interested in pulling out some of my cross stitch and have been cross stitching ever since as well as trying to get back to all the other things that I used to do. Loved your video, I am close to my daughter, but she does not stitch. Good for you.

I lost my life partner 6 years ago and I completely understand how grief impacted your desire to stitch or craft, read, etc…. It’s a different journey for each of us that has different effects upon each of us. I’m very sorry for your loss. But I’m glad you’re back into stitching and glad I found your Flosstube this morning. Look forward to seeing more from you ladies! (P.S. I am constantly losing needles! I swear I have a gremlin in here who eats them!) Kevin

I liked your video. I’m jealous, wish my daughter wanted to stitch. Amy, no such thing as “stitching wrong” I do it different than most too. All the veteran stitchers say as long as stitches are all the same they’re good!! My birthday is Feb 13th so I’m starting some Valentine stitching. Enjoy your cruise! Aly, you’re adorable and busy!

I blame Nicole for getting me back into cross stitching also from her card making channel🤣🤣

Mom is so supportive and proud. Never too early for WIPGO, just make each box a new start.

I so enjoyed your first FlossTube! Congratulations! I, too, lost my husband unexpectedly this past May, and it took me months to even look at my stitchy room. I’m finally feeling comfortable with stitching. It’s an uncharted territory to be sure. So.. looking forward to your next video. God Bless you both & thank you!

Welcome !!!! I totally understand not wanting to do what you love with sicknesses and itger. My hubby has had cancer since 2019 and with his first episode, he did die in hospital, but came back. I was total caregiver for 14 months with no help from any of his kids. I still have not got back into my journal making and not sure if i will. I got back to cross stitching with Artie from the Vintage Stitcher . I am so glad to do something i have loved since i was 12. I to do my x's wrong, but i was taught by a left handed babysitter... it does what it is supposed to do i feel...lol....i am sorry for your husbands passing. Thank you to your son for his service for us. I found youbthru a mention from The Floss Bossin Cousins Calli and Christy...

First, thank you for your service. I'm a vet myself :) this is a delightful first video. I enjoyed seeing what you are working on very much. I look forward to seeing what you will show us next. If you were asking my advice (which you aren't :) ) remember to relax and enjoy the journey. I've been stitching 'wrong' for 50 plus years. No one knows or cares :) I love what I work on and it makes me happy. This community is supportive and non judgemental. Thank you for taking time to share with us.

Welcome to FlossTube. I’m very sorry for the loss of your husband and dad; I hope your stitching and recording with each other helps with your grief journey. It’s so nice to have that mother-daughter bond and shared interest. I really enjoyed your video and hope to see you, again!

Welcome..love that you found cross stitch again and you both have each other to share the love with.

Congratulations on your new FlossTube! You both are so fun and excited for this adventure. I, too, lost needles until I started using a needle minder. Now just once in awhile. I learned to cross stitch in the 1980’s and got more interested in quilting in the early 2000’s. I got back into cross stitch in 2022 when I broke my ankle and needed surgery and couldn’t use the foot pedal on my sewing machine😁. Talk about a new awakening with the flosses, fabrics and patterns! Wow. I fell into that rabbit hole very quickly. Will look forward to your next video and Amy, have a wonderful vacation!

Congratulations on your first FlossTube!!! I totally get losing your stitching bug - my dad was diagnosed with heart issues and I would cross stitch while visiting him in the hospital, he loved watching me cross stitch. After he passed away in 2022 it was hard for me to pick up my stitching. I have picked it back up and I know he’s still watching me. Looking forward to more FlossTubes Watch Just Keep Stitching- they are a mother/daughter duo who are hysterical to watch.

Loved your first flosstube! I was the only one in my history class, sophomore year of high school, to get an A! And I totally lose my needles. Both times my husband’s feet have found them!!!! 😅😅😅

I have heard that it doesn’t matter which way your crosses go as long as you are consistent with your stitches so don’t be so hard on yourself! 😊 I believe your second finished project that mom showed is by Primrose Cottage Stitches. Love your Tom Turkey finish!!

Fantastic first floss tube! Right from the jump I identified with you-when I lost my mother, I picked up cross stitch and have been obsessed ever since. I wish you love and hope in your season of grief. You both did such a great job and your enthusiasm is contagious! But two side notes-there is no wrong direction to cross stitch, and I’m in Michigan -hence the familiar banter ❤️🙂Have a great vacation and school break🙂

I lost my husband in February and my husband liked watching me cross stitch so when I start a new piece I know he’s saying that looks good

Hello Ladies, I loved your video. I thought you guys were so adorable. I wish I could cross stitch with my mom or sister but they have other hobbies. Truly enjoyed. Thank you.

I love finding a flosstube that is a keeper! I really enjoyed hearing your stories of how you each started stitching. This is the 1st time I've seen the spool series and will definitely be getting some of those charts! I'm going to go start watching the 2nd one!

Congratulations on your 1st Flosstube!!! I’m so glad I got in on the “ground floor,” and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you both again. Yes!! I lose my needles way too frequently. I can’t count the number of times my husband sees me crawling around my stitching chair rubbing my hands across the carpet. Ugh!! Then, a few weeks ago, I was in the high school gym sitting in my portable stitchy chair (he announces the basketball games and I can’t sit in the bleachers that long - too old) - anyway … I dropped my needle. How far can a needle go on a hardwood gymnasium floor?? Answer: About 6 to 8 feet!! I looked all around my chair, in my chair, in my clothes. It was NOWHERE! So I packed everything up in my project bag and gave up. About 15 minutes later, I spied this little anomaly on the floor way out in front of me. Could it be??? Yes! I swear that needle grew legs and ran when it hit the floor!!! Long story longer: I feel your pain. I just hope none of us feel it literally!! Enjoy your stitching! I’ll see you next time! 🎉❤

Hey ladies welcome to flosstube! Just found your channel great wips, I’ll look forward to seeing more! I always appreciated card marking and have done stuff I just don’t have imagination to make cards 😆

I have been stitching for around 50 years. When my kids came along, I stopped stitching and started collecting patterns. Mom and daughter stitching is so wonderful!

There is no wrong way to stitch. However you cross them is the way it should be. Lovebyour Hayride finish. I have that same cotton fabric in my sewing stash. Love what you are doing.

Hi ladies, glad to see your video. Floss tube is a great place. My hubby is a HS science teacher, so we can relate. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations. Take care, Laurie in Tampa Bay, Florida. ❤❤

Hello from New Hampshire and congratulations on your first floss tube! Nicely done, and looking forward to seeing more from you ladies. Ally, you are doing great considering you are new to cross stitching, very impressive! Love your little spool finishes too, very cute and it's always fun to have something little going on along with bigger pieces. Amy, I hope stitching helps to bring some joy and peace into your life.

Great first Flosstube. I too have been a cross stitcher from way back. I love all the new patterns and ways people finish today.

I really enjoyed watching your first FlossTube. It was so entertaining. Love seeing a new stitcher. You both remind me of me & my youngest (31) daughter who I taught to stitch this last year. I absolutely loved it. I’ve been stitching for 30+ years. I agree stitching has changed so much and I have gone crazy over the last 3 years so gonna stitch from stash this year.

Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I know how you feel I lost my husband to cancer 4 years ago it it was fast as well.Stitching fills my hours. I cant believe how fast you stitch Ally. That's awesome. Great projects ladies. I just found your latest video yesterday and subscribed right away, Happy stitching

Thank you for starting your flosstube, I enjoyed the visit. I, too, am a widow and understand the loss. My hubby loved to quilt by hand, his mom taught him as her 9th child of 10 to make his own bed quilt. Your choices of designs are fun to see. I agree how xs has changed over the years with the finishing and so much less backstitching! Looking forward to next visit.

Great first episode! I cross stitched many years ago when all we used was 14 count stiff Aida! Love it when flosstubers tell us what the count and where they bought their fabric! Look forward to your next episode 😊

Welcome to the stitchyverse! As long as it’s an “x” there’s no wrong way to do it. Your stitches look great

Enjoyed your flosstube! There is no right way to cross your D’Souza as long as you cross your x’s the same way! Hope you have a wonderful vacation! So very sorry for the loss of your husband. So nice to see a mother and daughter both enjoying stitching. My oldest daughter and I both stitch but my youngest daughter doesn’t. I tried to get my granddaughter to stitch but she had no interest.

Love your first Flosstube! Thanks to you and your son for your military service. As a retired nurse, thank you for that service as well! Keep up the good work and Flosstubes!

Hello👋🏻 welcome to the world of floss tube. I really enjoyed watching your First flosstube. I am also a fairly recent widow after 39 years of marriage, I was an adult quilter prior to my husband‘s passing, but kind of lost the feel for that. I found cross stitching through a good friend of mine a few years ago and I have to say it has definitely helped me a lot and gives me something to look forward to each day. Keep up the great work ladies. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Excellent. Great job. I have stitches forever and never heard of Crafty Blue Bonnet, but thanks to you ladies I now own 6 of her spool series. 😅

You both are adorable! I enjoyed watching your flosstube! I'm in a similar situation in that I have way too many patterns a day that I need to stitch them before I buy more. We can do this!💪❤

Oh yeah. I’m watching you guys and current looking for two packages of needles. Welcome to floss tube. Love the video

I’m stitching right now and can’t find the needle I used last night. Nice start ladies. It’s nice to see the mother-daughter combo. I’ve been stitching since the 80’s. I have two adult daughters that I can’t get interested in stitching. See you next month.

I would love to see all of the patterns in Mom’s basket. Great projects, looking forward to future videos.

Great job on your first Flosstube. Yes I lose needles, where do they go? There is one I have never found, hopefully the vacuum found it. Have a great vacation see you when you get back.

Welcome to flosstube. I can totally relate to your story. I stopped stitching 20+ years ago when my kids were little and got into cardmaking. I lost my husband and desire to craft in 2015. During covid I tried many different crafts but felt something was missing. Watching Nichol Spohr also inspired me to start back up last summer with cross stitching and I’m amazed how much has changed (I also do my crosses backwards - it’s not wrong, just different😉). I’ve also bought way too many patterns. My only difference is my daughter has not taken it up and has no desire to do so😂😂. Good luck with your flosstube.

I just found you today. I was watching another flosstuber and they mentioned you. I was not disappointed. I am off to find your second one. Can’t believe how fast Ally is whipping these out! Happy stitching!❤

I also stitch opposite of most people. I have that same vintage Christmas pattern. It is so exciting to see it in progress!

Enjoyed your first flosstube! There is no wrong way to stitch! You just have to do every stitch the same!

Welcome, thank you and your son for your service . I was one of those who stitched years and years ago but got distracted by life. Once I retired I started stitching again and it’s a whole different hobby, the fabrics, flosses, the endless patterns 🥰. No more ducks with blue bows and most of the patterns available to me then were in magazines. Now I have more projects than I have life left for sure. Buying ….no, collecting is a hobby all in its own. On the witches hat you could put beads or sequins on the green stripes without frogging , but it’s cute just the way it is. 👍🏼 You need lots of needle minders and a magnet wand to find dropped needles. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Great first video ladies🎉. I'm like you Amy, taught myself through library books back in early '80's Aida only, then stopped for a lot of years. Then found Flosstube WOW how things had changed! It's great to see a young women getting into cross stitch Ally, you have no fear. After all it's just one stitch over another right lol. Have a wonderful, safe holiday Amy. Looking forward to seeing both of you soon.NB I also loose a lot of needles lol, bought another 100 just before Christmas. Take care and welcome to the cross stitch community 🤗🇬🇧

Hello ladies, great first video! I am very impressed with Ally's stitching since just September!! I look forward to future videos from both of you. Take care and God Bless.

Great first flosstube! I too have been a card maker, but cross stitch has taken hold of me, and my paper is languishing in my craft area. I’m excited to see more of the two of you!

Hello and welcome to Flosstube from the UK 🇬🇧 😊

I have enjoyed your flosstube. You get along great as mother/ daughter. I visit Scottsdale often. I have a sister there and have been to the Attic and others, including Scottsdale. God bless you both.

Good morning and welcome to Flosstube. I am also working on Zucca using blue fabric called Lake Superior and WDW Grits for the pumpkin. Haven’t figured out yet what I’m doing the stem in but would love to see your progress and l know your conversion. Great job ladies, I look forward to many more videos!!😊

Just found yr first flosstube! What a treat to start this new adventure together; both of you will encourage the other. Love that you kept to a shorter segment - Welcome from this Michigan gal! 💕

Such a pleasure to meet the two of you! I hope you feel loved and seen here on FlossTube. Everyone is so kind and encouraging.

Congratulations on your new venture. I am from Michigan and we have very little snow. I am skipping snowmen and moving on to Valentines. Thanks for the great video.

You can find extendable wands with magnet on the end at Harbor Freight or a car part stores. They are good for “finding” lost needles and pins. Or, pick up a magnet dish from Harbor Freight(less than $5) and run that over floor to find those sharps.

Welcome to flosstube! I also live in Arizona. Got a RU-vid suggestion and happy I decided to click play. Looking forward to sharing in your cross stitch adventure. I love cross stitch and like you Amy, I have way too many patterns. The designers with their new Nashville patterns got me good and I went down that rabbit hole.

You two are delightful, hopefully you will decide to record more than once a month. Enjoyed your first video. I too, recently lost a needle that I have not found. I always hope its me that finds it. Never had a daughter so I'm always jealous of the mother daughter thing. I have 2 wonderful sons though. They are very special to me. I''ll be waiting for your next post.

Excellent first floss tube. The rest will be easy…FYI if you have more than 20 patterns then consider yourself a collector.. happy stitching and collecting. MHH 😎

Loved your first Floss Tube! Amy, there are no "stitching police" - so there is no "wrong" way to cross your x's as long as they are consistent. I'm sorry that someone you told you that, but it was wrong. Ally, you are off to such a wonderful start on this amazing stitching journey. I look forward to the next update whether it's both of you or only Ally.

Thank you for sharing your story. Sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your husband. How wonderful you found needlework and can share with your daughter. ❤

Welcome and what an amazing first video you both are natural on camera. I love that we have an other mother daughter team. There is no wrong stitches, as long as your stitch all go in the same direction. I’ve already subscribed and I can’t wait to see what’s to come.

🤣🤭🤪"lost our needles" #cute!🙂☕🤷‍♀️☝️lost my marbles.lol👍😎

Great 1st video. Welcome to the stitching and Floss Tube world!

The little spools are super cute.

Welcome to flosstube! Great first video. Looking forward to more. Happy stitching from another Arizona Flosstuber.💖🧵🏜

So lovely to meet you both, I look forward to seeing your next one. Enjoy your cruise, take some stitching with you!

Welcome!! You guys knocked it out of the park! Thank you for your service as well as your son's. Our son is also in the Navy. Love the mother-daughter duos, double the WIPS 😂😂😂. Looking forward to more.

Congratulations on your first Flosstube! It’s so great seeing another mom & daughter duo, it definitely is a special bond. 💜💜

Loved your first flosstube! Thanks for heads up about Ivy and Sage. My son lives in Glendale and I’ll be visiting him in two weeks. I’ll be checking them out. See you next month 😊

Oh my gosh! I love y’all. Can’t wait to see your next video. On your old patterns, unless you plan to do them, pass them on at a retreat. (It’s freeing)That way you don’t feel obligated to one, that now does not fit your taste. Stanton

I’m excited to follow you both. I took cross stitch back up to survive a divorce after being married 47 years. I also cross stitch backwards. I’m left handed so I use that as an Excuse! I look forward to seeing all your projects!! I can’t believe you live close enough to visit The Attic. It’s my dream to visit there! My number one on my bucket list but I love samplers so it’s right up my alley!! Lol

Great first video! Nice shares. Welcome to the Flosstube community! You’ve got another follower! 🤗

Hi Stitchers. The 1st video is probably the hardest I'm guessing. Love what you are doing. Can't wait to see your progress.

I hadn't seen the idea about the place card stand. Thanks Keep up the floss tube!!

What a wonderful first FlossTube!! You are so blessed to share your love of cross stitch as a mother/daughter. I am looking forward to seeing more!

I love the Painted Tree store in Scottsdale for display items for my cross stitch.

Welcome to Flosstube ! So glad you decided to join. Love your stitching and like others said before, there are no Cross Stitch Police so you don’t stitch wrong.. Can’t wait to see your next video. Happy Stitching and haul collecting.

Welcome to floss tube.

Welcome! I look forward to all your future flosstubes! Great job and I love your mother daughter duo!

Well done first video! I look forward to more!

I appreciate your courage to create a floss tube channel. I too live in Phoenix (north Phoenix specifically) and look forward to viewing and listening to you both. I stitch as much as possible and wish to visit our LNS (The Attic) on a saturday to stitch with others, but have not made the time. I will enjoy watching your videos and stitching along side. Thank you.

You two were great! I would never have guessed this was your first floss tube. Enjoyed watching very much and hope to see lots more! 😊

Congrats on your flosstube. You came up on utube today so hope to follow you. Thx for your inspirations.

Welcome to the world of stitchers. I am in the Las Vegas Nevada area . Love this video and wish u much success. I just got back into cross stitching 3 years ago and the changes in charts and designs is amazing. Lots of talent . Also so much we can buy lol.