Flosstube #1 - Intro to me! 

Great job!! You’ve done a lot of learning in a short period of time. The kit you are working on with the wiry fabric - it’s actually canvas like that used in needlepoint. Stretcher bars may work better to keep the canvas taught. Looking forward to sharing in your journey!!❤❤

Such a happy video! You actually made me laugh at least twice, and I was actually listening to what you were saying! Great video and of course I am now waiting for the next ones!! 😂

Great first video. Looking forward to seeing your Scarlet Quince project. I have in my wip pile The Vine by SQ. I find the app but they don’t call it that to help find all the symbols that I am working on. Do you use the parking method? Look forward to seeing your next video. Your coworkers will love the bookmarks you are gifting them, because you took the time to personalize each one.

Hi Liv, what a meaningful first floss tube, well done. Your ‘Why’ related to several of us fellow cross stitchers. You are jolly, kind and positive and I have subscribed. Happy stitching those beautiful gifts.

Love the "Why" you started cross stitch! I am 58 and started again after 25 yrs of not stitching because I was home with Covid. I do not sleep at night so like you this does help turn off the wheels in the brain. You understand where others don't. Enjoyed your 1st Flosstube

So glad I found your channel. You come across as comfy in front of a camera which is a great thing. You're a natural and such a positive person. So I decided to subscribe to your channel and will always watch out for your future videos. I, too, started stitching more than 30 yrs ago as a relaxing and unwinding activity after a work day. It has also enabled me to make handmade gifts to family and friends. I've done all sorts of a plethora of crafts but I always go back to cross stitch as it's my first love. I'm glad you found the cross stitch community and enjoy it. It's a great global community. Enjoy the journey and stay safe Olivia 💕 Viv from Western Australia 🇦🇺 😊 P.S. A tip for you when stitching on linen...complete each stitch at a time. Complete the x before you go to the next one. Especially when you're stitching over 2, you won't make any counting mistakes when you do this. Hope that helps 😉

Great first video! Love your projects! Thanks for reminding me why I stitch. 😀 I can’t wait for your next video. 👏

On your C bookmark, you can stitch a square around the C and fill in the square with a color you feel is complimentary to the C color. It does t have to be a big square, just 1 block outside of the C borders 😊. Loved how you explained the stress you were under and how cross stitch helped you to calm down and relax ❤

Hi Olivia What a brilliant first video, so glad you decided to join this community. Looking forward to seeing your next video and sharing your creative journey with us. Take care 👵x

Thank you for sharing your time and talents! Thank you also explaining your "why". Stitching has had the same impact on my life. ~Amy

Olivia, thank you for sharing your beginning journey into cross stitch...I was a self taught stitcher until witching flosstube...Brenda is a super talented person...such a joy to watch...love all you shared...best wishes and happy stitching ❤

😊 Your husband was so successful at making you look & sound goood…lol. Made me chuckle. You are so talented in such a variety of arts. Look forward to Flosstube #2. Welcome aboard. (BTW - just went to Samantha’s the Hygge Stitcher’s site & she pronounces it Huga - that’s like Hugo with an “a”). Hope that helps❤

Oh goodness, I love all the positivity and calmness vibes. I stitch to escape stress as well. Its amazing how much it centers me. I'm looking forward to more videos and seeing that big project! I too just started a flosstube, we’ll grow together in this new venture 😊

Loved your video! Can’t wait to see more. Can’t wait to see the tapestry! Also, for inebriated stitching (because sometimes you just want to stitch even if you shouldn’t be) consider a preprinted pattern. There are a ton of them and they come with everything you need. Like coloring with floss and you can’t mess up the pattern!

Thank you, Olivia. for reminding me why I have cross stitched for 40 plus years!

I just watched after your video showed up in my ‘recommended’ list. I really identify with you! Few stitchy friends, stepmom, stressful legal job (paralegal) and craft beer lover. I love your enthusiasm for your new passion as well as how adventurous you are with it. I stitched for years growing up and have picked it up since from time to time, but became really addicted a few years ago and was so happy to discover so many new designers and loves how the designs have changed. As I finished this one, I went back to YT to find my next video and saw that your second one posted just 3 hours ago! So excited to watch it. I guess I’m binging Liv today!! 🤣

I really enjoyed your video, Olivia!! I really liked the backstory as to how you found cross stitch and why you continue to enjoy it. We have a few things in common, too! I lived in Dallas for 10 years (though I don’t anymore), I’m also a lawyer, and Brenda is one of my absolute favorite Flosstubers!! Your bookmarks are very cute and I’m impressed that you modified those designs yourself! Oh, the one that you want to jazz up, maybe add some beads? As long as they aren’t too big I don’t think they’d affect the utility of the bookmark. Also, just a tip about linen, be sure you’re starting next to a vertical thread, and as you work, try to force your eye to see in twos (two holes) instead of threads of the linen. It’s hard to explain, but when it starts happening for you, you’ll know it and you will rarely miscount.

Love your spirit!!! Oh my, the cotton piece is especially magical. What a gift! Looking forward to your next video visit

Hi, Liv! One minute in, and I’ve already subscribed! 😊 Meline

Great 1st flosstube. I watched around 1am because could not sleep. The flosstube community is wonderful. I know no other stitchers so watching others talk about and share their work is awesome for me. I also tried embroidery and stamped Crosstitch, but counted Crosstitch produced a more elegant product for me so that became my love. And right now it is a major stress relief and mind calmer. I sip hot tea in the mornings when I am stitching. I could go on but I will stop here. Looking forward to seeing more of your flosstube and Happy Stitching & Happy Music Making.❤😃

Loved your first floss tube!! Looked like you’ve done it many times. 😊. When you use the blue pen, make sure you put it in clean, plain water to remove the color. No detergent at first. After you get the marks out you can wash it. Hope that helps a little. Looking forward to your next video.

Great 1st video, Olivia! I agree with having yourself a drink while stitching 😊. I used to be exclusively an aida stitcher. Since I began watching flosstube I have started to stitch on lugana and linen. I love all the options!

Hello from Texoma! I just found your channel, and it’s nice to see another Texas cross stitcher. I mostly do large full coverage projects and spend a lot of time stitching since I am retired. I love your introduction about yourself. You’re a natural. 😊. So now I will watch the rest of your videos to catch up. Best wishes,

Great first video! You are so confident and jumped right in! Good luck on this journey.

Good Video but need better lighting for sure. Thanks

Hi Olivia! I live outside of Fort Worth. Loved hearing your story and look forward to seeing more videos! 💕

Love your projects! I would crochet a border around the bookmarks, holes are already there.☺️

Hi Olivia. Loved hearing your journey story into stitch. Loved seeing how you're personalizing the bookmarks for your work mates. 😊

I think that the stress-relief of hand crafts is under appreciated - thanks for sharing your story. I think that the necessity of counting is one of the reasons it is helpful, actually - because counting takes at least some of ones mind, and requires a certain amount of attention - and thus it helps organize the mind. Kind of like exercise, counting the reps.

Hi, try dawn dish soap to remove the pen marks. I would experiment on a scape piece of fabric. Hope it works for you.

I took piano lessons from Faith Moore, whose son is John Moore, who is huge in the bluegrass community!! He used to play the banjo and the mandolin for me while I was waiting to get picked up. Because of him I have a huge love for bluegrass music and especially the mandolin. Definitely going to head over to listen to your music. ❤

Hello from TeXaS love cross stitching learn at 31 from air force friend 1981 replaced painting because a little bitty baby wasn’t go to change my life hahaha The Lord said 😳🧵🪡🧵🪡♥️⭐️👍

Wonderful!! A lovely surprise so I subscribed! I look forward to seeing how you finish the bookmarks.

A wonderful first video, thank you for hearing about your life for me I love to get to know the stitchers I listen to so thank you

Very well put. Being still with my own thoughts and the movement of the needle has brought me so much inner calm and given me a way to work through things in my mind. I started last year around April. I started with only stamped kits, but then I realized that a whole new world of possibilities opened up when I could grab any fabric I liked and any thread to mix and match, and that was so exciting! That I could buy a pattern and add or remove motifs, put in initials, whatever. That changed so much. Now I do both, and counted more than stamped. I binge-watched Pam and Steph when really getting into Flosstube. This really is a great community. So glad to welcome you here. You sound like such an interesting person. Looking forward to seeing your videos!

My kind of stitcher !, Cheers 😂

You put a big smile on my face this whole video early in the morning before going to work, thank you for that :D I can't wait for your next videos, you seem to be a very sunny person (and I also can't wait to see your cat and your doggy !)

That was so much fun! Beautiful bookmarks and I look forward to seeing how your cotton piece works out.

Also forgot to mention that I have the same kit 'You are stronger than you know' and feel so inspired to start stitching on it. It's great to know that someone else likes the same design 😊

Such fun to meet you! I am looking forward to seeing more videos - I work at a law firm in Virginia and I love/appreciate how you found your appreciation for cross stitch. ❤

Love your stitching! My two go to floss tubers are Helen D and Dottie at stitching Scottie.. Dottie is a Hoot.

Great first video! Looking forward to more!

Hey y’all, another Kentucky gal. Of course you play the mandolin, drink, and are charming! Loved your story about cross stitch and stress relief. We love our bourbon ya know, but a beer never hurts. Try White Rascal if you can find it, from Nashville I believe, has herbs in it, so refreshing.

Enjoyed your first video. I, too, went back to school in my late thirties. I enjoy lots of flosstubes. Just keep stitching, Elisabeth Ann can stitch, stitching with the housewives, and primrose cottage are a few favorites. I just watched hygge stitcher. I love that pattern, but I'm working on the spring quaker and don't want to do both at the same time.

The antique floral banner is so prettyyy and the colours that you used are so beautiful!!! great palette choice!!!🥰

Hello! What an inspiring video ! Your story is such a positive one and I'm glad to have discovered you. I've subscribed and looking forward to more videos. I'm also very happy that you adopted your dog and not purchased. I have been fostering dogs for a local rescue group for over 23 years and the need is so great! Xo welcome!!

Liv, I only wish I'd found you sooner. Looking forward to the next one though! The suggestion for the square around the C bookmark was spot on (or square on!) I made Christmas ornaments and bookmarks this past Christmas for my YMCA instructors who've cheered me on the past two years. I ironed fusible interfacing onto the back of the bookmarks. I kept one for me and can photograph and send you a copy if you wish! I'm a part time pet sitter in my retirement and also companion sit older people. I am no spring chicken. Soon to turn 68, I've been stitching since I was 5. Mom was a very patient teacher❤ Cant wait to meet your pets! 🐾 🐾

Aubrey Texas here! Love watching floss tube as I stitch and just came across your video. I love two Blue Moon’s in the late afternoon every day and try not to have my third to also prevent frogging!!! Working on my first Luca-s kit “Paris in Flowers” and really enjoying full coverage and the beautiful colors. Looking fwd to watching more video’s and expanding my knowledge on craft beer! 😃

welcome to flosstube!!!! I look forward to hearing more from you! I'm Nia, a songwriter /musician from Melbourne Australia!

Hello! I have been stitching about 30 years. Also quilt. I am a retired ER nurse, former military and started for mental health reasons. Have to stitch it’s mandatory for me.

I am so glad you have found cross stitch!!! Your first floss tube was very well done and I can't wait to see and hear more from you. I have been stitching for over 50 years and love it. I just taught my beautiful granddaughter (19 years old) how to cross stitch and she loves it.

Thank you for sharing how and why you started stitching. I knew without a doubt that cross stitch had kept me sane during the Covid restrictions. So glad there are others who actually benefit physically by taking up this hobby. :-)

Great job for your first video! Hand stitching is the best stress management reducer! I look forward to seeing your personalized bookmarks when they are finished!

Linen forever! IMHO it makes a far superior finish. Good on you for trying it😊

Love the story - especially when you said “ I’m a cross stitch girl”❤

Thank you for your video. Wonderful job on your first one. I look forward to seeing your progress on your WIPS. And also that large tapestry. Take care and happy stitching!

I enjoyed your video and look forward to more. Your reason for stitching resonates with me.

So nice to meet you Liv! Your co-workers will love their bookmarks!

Hi and welcome Liv, it’s always great to watch a new floss tuber. Congratulations and see you next time. 🇦🇺

Where did you get the Fox & Rabbit quaker patter? I'm in love with it ❤

Can't wait to see how your bookmarks turn out...makes me want to make some gifts like these!

Liv, I so enjoyed your video! I'm from the DFW area but now retired to Montgomery TX. Love your spirit. I, too, just started Summer Quaker. Look forward to more from you!

You've got me hooked now! Can't wait to see the Scarlett Quince piece, if it's the one I'm thinking of, I've wanted to stitch that for a very long time. I just love Brenda, Handwork Maniac, I think she was the 2nd Floss Tuber I was introduced to back in 2016 or so. My friend showed me her video where she did a sort of sampler of houses and all the house were modified to look like the houses she's lived in and she filled in around it some of the features around the house (as I recall). The very 1st Floss Tuber I was "pointed" to was Nicole of Nicole's Needlework. She has a very early Floss Tube showing all her completed projects, mostly samplers - she's a very prolific stitcher! She had 3 (yes Three) of those plastic tubes full of her pieces. I highly recommend you look that one up if you haven't run across it yet. On the subject of knowing no other cross stitchers, I bet you'd be totally surprised to find you probably have someone right in your area. If your LNS has stitch days or does retreats, that a great way to meet fellow stitchers. Getting into one of the many stitching "groups" on Facebook and letting people know what area you are in will have people replying, "I live in........". But Floss Tube and Zoom are totally awesome. I'm in a FB group called Crafts and Books (she has a Floss Tube as well, The Steadfast Stitcher) and we Zoom every Monday and Friday evenings and for special things. Check us out! I'm on InstaGram as CO_Stitcher if you'd like to see some of my projects as I don't have a Floss Tube.

Coffee, Dasani, A&W root beer

What a great first video, love the intro music. I am a fanatical coffee drinker and occasionally will have a few glasses of wine. Your stitching is really nice and very colorful. I will follow to see how you finish them and good luck on the one for your boss and the “cotton” stitch, love it. 🪡🧵👏☕️

Amazing ❤video please do more xx

So enjoyed your first video! Your enthusiasm is contagious and I love how personalized your projects are for everyone. Looking forward to more videos. Welcome from another newish flosstuber❤

Welcome!!

Great first FlossTube. 🪡🪡🪡

Olivia, I see the joy in your demeanor of the new adventure in your life. Welcome to our cross stitch community. I look forward to your future videos. Stay cool cause it is hot here in Louisiana as I am sure it is in Texas.

Liv, simply delightful. I celebrate your accomplishments. My husband, Stan, plays guitar and played in a bluegrass band for many years. You are a ray of sunshine. Welcome to the FlossTube community.

Great video. And I am moving back home to Dallas after about 17 years so I made a note of the LNS locations you mentioned and look forward to checking them out. Looking forward to your next video. Can't wait to see the tapestry!

Thank you for taking us on your journey! Can’t wait for the next video!

Enjoyed your first Flosstube! Liked and subscribed! Looking forward to another episode!

Great video, now you have stitchy friends! Welcome.....

🦉Welcome to the Flosstube community❣️

WOW! Awesome video! You have a wonderful personality and loved your stitching! Look forward to your next video!

Love your story and your care behind your projects! Amazing job for your first video.

Congratulations 🎉Great first video. Looking forward to joining you on your😊 crossstitch journey.

Loved your first flosstube! Looking forward to your next !

Very nice first video!

Welcome to the community. Looking forward to your videos. Love your work. On "c" bookmark I think adding yellow will spark it up.

Great first video! So glad I found your Flosstube! I live in Texarkana, Tx 🤠 looking forward to more!!

This was a wonderful first Flosstube! You are very personable and a natural in front of the camera. I'm off to check out your music!

Enjoyed your flosstube! I live in Madisonville Tx

What part of Kentucky? My husband and I are originally from Louisville, KY and now live in Birmingham, AL.

Congratulations on your first video. Can’t wait for your next video ❤

I’m also working on a Lady and the Unicorn tapestry! Definitely one of my favorite pieces. 🩷 Welcome to flosstube!

I will give you what I received from Kate @ The Last Homely House on You Tube...... "Get out of your head and into your hands!" This is why I love my crafts so much! I am a nurse and I definitely understand when you can't shut your mind off.... Nice podcast! Keep it up!!

Welcome! Love your stitching story! Stitching is my therapy--- apparently, I need a lot of it! 😂

Just popping in to ask you to visit Sarah Homfray Embroidery...World Embroidery Day 2023. This is a yearly function hosted by Sarah. It was live, posted today. You can see the recording. I want you to see the beautiful work done by a global, fabric/string art community. We are, indeed, a very large/friendly bunch. In saying this, WELCOME to our online community! I will certainly follow you.

Just slow down and enjoy the stitching itself. It's cheap therapy 😌

Hi Liv!! Great 1st video, it's great to meet you. I am a bluegrass fan and will be checking out your music. As the intro was playing I was loving the music, so I know I'll be a fan. Can't wait to see your tapestry. A travel suggestion would be Route 151 in Nellysford VA, there are tons of Craft Beer Brewerys here, one popular being Bold Rock. My son and his wife hit 151 whenever they travel home to visit. Looking forward to your next video.

What a lovely video. You came up as a recommendation and I'm so glad you did. The reason explanation was intriguing to hear. I've said my handcrafts keep me sane. I'm in Georgia, but my daughter is in Denton. Such a nice area of Texas. I'll be binge watching tonight to catch up on your videos.

Hello Olivia! I was so glad I came across your first video today! I enjoyed your cheerful outlook and noted other talents. I too love too watch Brenda Handwork Maniac. I started cross stitch like many others, during the pandemic. My very first ever piece was a wedding sampler I stitched for my youngest sister in 1981 and since then only occasionally stitched baby,wedding,special birthday pieces, until 2021 when I found Flosstube! It opened up a whole new world. The night time stitching kept me on my diet and have lost 46 lbs and still going. It kept me calm and sane as I live alone, and only ventured out to visit my sister who has Parkinson’s in her nursing home and get groceries. I went to our Canadian Stitch North 2023 in May and met new friends and recently joined a local group that meet every other month. Again met new friends! Stitching has such a great community of wonderful,enthusiastic people! Hope you have a great stitchy week ahead! Cheers! 👋🧑🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

Cross stitching definitely helps calm the mind and the body. I don’t sleep well and cross stitch helps. I enjoyed your first episode and now I am binge watching your other ones! Welcome to the community.

I just found you today and welcome to this community! ❤ You are the age of my daughters. I have been a long time stitcher off and on for most of my life. And proud to say I got both my daughters into it. We all have different taste but enjoy everything about it from stitching and finishing all the things. Currently helping my daughter with her co workers Christmas gifts called “Statehood splendor series”. We live in Indiana right across the Ohio river from Louisville Ky. She works in Louisville. We are mostly working on the Kentucky ones for them. Sorry for the long comment but I feel a connection you! Happy stitching ❤.

Great first video. I have been stitching for 50 years now and I picked it up to escape from panic syndrome of which they had not discovered yet. Can’t think of any other way to put that. But when I stitched, I could keep it at bay and I could move on move through and move past it any rate I still do it today along with needlepoint, embroidery quilting, sewing, and painting. I have plenty of things to keep me busy as you can see. I did like the subscribe ring the bell all the things. Looking forward to your next video.

Loved your video! I watch a lot of FlossTube and it’s nice to see a fresh take, to hear the “why” of how you came to stitching as well as what it is that you’re making. I love a good craft beer and I’m from the Kansas City area so the Boulevard beer was definitely familiar to me. Thanks so much for your video, I look forward to many more!

I just found your first flosstube and congratulations! I really enjoyed it and I am looking forward to seeing more. I am a long time stitcher, but just discovered Flosstube a few weeks ago. Play a little mandolin for us next time? I love fold and blue grass. Plus lots of other musical genres! Best of luck.