Books. The Life and Times of King George VI - A Colorgravure Publication (The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd) The Royal House of Windsor by Elizabeth Longford
Hi Mary Rose. I am so thankful that you are back on FlossTube. I was so disappointed when you were no longer sharing your beautiful stitching and life musings. I'm a traditionalist, so I agree with you on them. Your tribute to the Queen and the history of her ascension and reign were wonderful. I live in the states, but I have been an anglophile for most of my 51 years (my family have yet to understand it). Please keep stitching and sharing. You are loved and respected by so many!
🦋 Thankyou so much Lorie! The start of my video #106 “Life is Full of Surprises” will explain the reasons for my return! I am very much a fan of the system of Constitutional Monarchy. I believe it to be one of the safest forms of government on the planet. I hope that you are enjoying your stitching, all the Best to you and yours. xx:):)🌹
When I watch one of your videos Mary Rose, I am reminded of why I love to stitch. Its not for masses of new patterns to aquire, or sewing do dads like needleminders, bags,ect. : its for the simple art of creating beautiful projects. Your stitching is just so beautiful. I enjoy it all.
So good to see you again Mary Rose. Your cross stitch pieces are beautiful as usual. Loved your tribute to the queen and the history behind her coronation. We had planned a trip for months to go to England, staying in Windsor never thinking the queen would pass a few days before we left. When we were in London we got to see firsthand the huge line of mourners waiting to pay their respects. In Windsor, it was so interesting to see the reaction of the people to the queen. Pictures of her and tributes were everywhere. We went to the castle twice to see all the flowers at the gates and inside the castle property. So many people on the long walk and in the town. The day before her funeral, Windsor was closed off to vehicles so there was a steady stream of people getting off the trains. There was security everywhere including armed police on top of buildings. We walked to the castle a few hours after the procession was finished and there were media tents everywhere. It was amazing to see how the people loved her. What an amazing experience to witness, something we won’t forget.
🦋 Hi Diane, what momentous times you witnessed. The queen was symbolic of so much that is near and dear to the British nation. That the people reacted to her passing in such a way is evidence of that. Thankyou very much for sharing, be Blessed and Happy Stitching xx:):)🌹
I finally had time to sit and watch you today. All of your pieces are just amazing. No one does large pieces like you do. They are treasures. Your new big project is will be fun to watch it come to life. I always feel like I am with you while watching. Love to you and Harlequinn 🌻 ❤️ 💕
🦋💕🌻 My dear Cindy, Thankyou so much for joining me! I hope that your new position is going smoothly and that all is well with you. I am loving stitching on THAT piece, and I am planning an update very soon. Love 💕 and hugs sent from myself and the Harlequin xx:):)🌹🎭
Your finishes are absolutely gorgeous!! Your current “guest” piece is already so pretty too. It is so interesting. Thank you so much for sharing them, and for your tribute to the Queen. Happy stitching……………
Hello Mary Rose, your tribute to the Queen was so beautifully heartfelt and touching. Thank you for sharing something so special in regards to a great and gracious woman. Your finish on ‘Rise Above’ is striking! You completed it so quickly. Your wedding photo is gorgeous…thank you for all you do for so many of us.
Thank you Mary Rose for sharing so much! Very interesting to her about the queen. She was an amazing woman! I have those magnets they work well when your useing a floor stand. Your wedding piece is fabulous! Have wonderful week!
Your wedding portrait is lovely. How wonderful to stitch a piece that has such meaning for you and your husband. Your new finish is gorgeous. The colors are so vibrant.
🦋 Thankyou so much Lynn. How lucky stitchers are to know the wonderful reward that stitching can give and how it feeds the soul. I wish you the happiest of stitching. xx:):)🌹
Catching up on your earlier videos… Loved the tribute to the Queen, and the historical background. Thank you for sharing. You are lovely to listen to whilst stitching.
Mary Rose I love your heart. Yes I stayed for the whole talk as I cut around some quilt appliqués. You are a gem to the cross stitch community. Thank you❤
Gorgeous man , you say, and he is. Beautiful stitching. Thank you for your kind words regarding the passing of the queen. My 26 years old son doesn’t understand why I am missing her.
🦋 Thankyou Judith. Harlequin IS a dear. In a world where decency and previously accepted levels of behaviour have been cast aside, it is very difficult to convey to a young person what it is to be mourning someone with integrity, selflessness and a deep sense of duty. Queen Elizabeth represented an era of decent and accepted standards that have been systematically trashed. I am sticking to my stitching and keeping my head down! Blessings sent. xx:):)🌹
A lovely tribute, it helps us Brits in our grief to know our loss is understood around the world and to have it confirmed that she was and always will be so loved and respected too. A fabulous FFO and finish!
🦋 Yes indeed a truly great and selfless Queen, most ably supported by an equally dutiful Prince Philip who was her rock and had such a great Goonish sense of humour which he passed on to Prince Charles. I often think that the humour of the Goons ~ Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan, saved the sanity of the Royal family. Thankyou so much for your company and I wish you much joy of your stitching! xx:):)🌹
@@stitchblisscorner Oh you have to get your ‘goon on’ early in life!😂 My children loved being read Spike’s poems from a young age. So silly but brilliant.
🦋 Same in my family. I could recite the whole of “Tales of Old Dartmoor” and “Dishonoured” and still can recite parts of them which I used to do with my children in the car on their way to school lol 😆Xx:):)🌹
Your work is just stunning. Thank you so much for doing this video and for giving so much history. Being in the US, we don't know nor understand the history as well as you do. I am in much appreciation for your stitching and the history. I especially love your sense of humor!! Until next time Mary Rose, may God keep and bless you always.
Remarkable, beautiful work, as always! It would take the average stitcher years and years to accomplish what you have done in a relatively short time, considering you also finished and framed The Skating Minister! Love your videos! 🥰🥰🥰
🦋 Thankyou for taking some time to sit with me, Gigi. I am lucky to have more time to stitch these days. It has such a calming effect and feeds the soul, but I have a feeling that you already know that! Blessings sent. xx:):)🌹
Congratulations on your FO and FFO! Gorgeous stitching and framing on Across the Divide, what beautiful stitches of love. Your Rise Above is wonderful too! Looking forward to seeing your progress on fancy boots. I also have those magnetic ties and find them so useful. For stitching-- managing fabric as you intend but also as needleminders and holding paper charts on my wip as I'm stitching. Try sliding them apart rather than pulling as the magnets are very strong. Enjoyed your tribute to the late queen. What a life she had, maybe not the life she wanted or would have chosen but she lived up to all the duties and expectations of her position. The televised coverage of all the ceremonial protocol was incredible and I felt for the royal family as they had to be on duty and hide their grief for private moments. Her legacy of dignity and restraint is something we can all learn from. Take care and thanks for sharing.
🦋 Nice of you to spend some time with me ~ her majesty certainly was a fine person. Thankyou so much for sharing and for the advice on the magnetic ties. Fancy boots is a great name for my latest wip ~ how clever of you. I am getting closer to those as I stitch along the bottom. I have finished his treasure chest. I hope that your stitching is going really well for you and that life is being especially kind to you and yours. xx:) j🌹
It's so good to see you again Mary Rose! Thank you for your tribute to Queen Elizabeth. I have admired her all of my life for her dedication to 'the job'. Your's and Harlequin's 'Special Piece' is absolutely breathtaking! And yes, Harlequin is a very fine looking fellow. Your wedding photo is lovely. It is very clear in that picture that the two of you are soul mates and have a special bond that cannot ever be broken.
🦋 Thankyou so much for stopping by Marty. I was quite hesitant to start this huge piece that I am presently stitching on. It is by far the biggest full coverage I have ever attempted! It has me absolutely hooked though, and I can hardly wait to get back to it every day. I think any future full coverages will be a lot less ambitious! Happy Stitching xx:):)🌹
I'm so late to the party!!! I've been saving your video for a time when I can enjoy it. Thank you for your tribute. ❤ Fantastic finishes Mary Rose...I love them!!!! My goodness.....The Dear Guest is glorious and I cannot imagine tackling such an enormous piece! I've done some large ones but not that big. It's going to be just absolutely stunning.
🦋 Hi JudyRose, and thankyou so much for your company. There are things that make me put down that Dear Guest piece, but not many of them! I am officially hooked! Every page has something interesting to stitch and I try not to look at the vast area of white Aida spreading out before me as far as the eye can see. That way madness lies, so I just focus on the bit that fits in my hoop. I wish you very Happy Stitching xx:):)🌹
Hi Mary Rose ,l am in awe of your stitching ,and just how fast you can stitch .just beautiful work .l wish l had a singing microwave.happy stitching .😘
So glad you posted a video. Love the FFO of Across the Divide & you did some speed work to finish the Rise Above. Love those full coverage pieces. Like you, I put extra threads in a bad & label. I, too, like to stitch, not spend all my time organizing. The night before I woke up to the passing of the Queen I had a dream: It was Prince Charles talking to Prince William & saying "get prepared, Mommie will out live me & you better be able to step up to the plate". Then I woke up & they were saying "King Charles the 2nd" & I thought what? WHAT? My sister lives in Australia & we spent a lot of time talking about her life & duty to service. So sorry she was gone, but she is a woman we can all look up to. Take care, dear Mary Rose. Can't wait for your next stitching project.
🦋 Hi Jeanette, yes. 18 count. I think I will keep my bobbins in a big bad from now on just to honour you. This Charles is actually the 3rd one. The first King Charles lost his head, the 2nd king Charles partied all the time. I wonder what this king Charles will do. I’ll have to wait for your next dream to find out I expect! lol. Take care💕 xx:):)🌹
Hello Mary Rose always a thrill when the notification bell goes of to let me know you have a video out. (should be music notification like your microwave🤣). I love yours and Harlequins piece across the divide so beautiful. Your tribute to her majesty was so wonderful thank you. I have now framed and hung the old rugged cross piece in memory of my dad wrinkles and all if you recall I took note from your piece that Harlequin said he didn't mind the wrinkles in. God bless you both and Happy stitching.
🦋 Hi Christine, and Thankyou very much for your company and kind words. Congratulations on your framed piece in your dear father’s memory. I think Harlequin will be very pleased to hear about it being proudly displayed on your wall. He has Crinkle Cat in his den and I know he is very taken with him. Many Blessings are sent from us both to you and yours.xx:):)🌹
🦋 Hi there, the picture behind me is actually on a bag which my daughter brought back to me after visiting Parliament House in our capital city. Elizabeth II was such a fine queen. We shall never see her like again. Thankyou for stopping by and Happy Stitching! xx:):)🌹
I was so happy to see you have a new video out! I can’t believe you’re working on that blanket-sized project with such a small hoop😂 I loved seeing all the old photos of Elizabeth & the Royal Family!
🦋 Blanket size, you are right! To be fair, I do have quite a border round it and am secretly hoping that it will assume a somewhat less intimidating surface area of stitching once I get a go on. That’s probably nonsense actually lol. 💕Happy Stitching! xx:):)🌹
Hi Mary Rose. I’m a bit late to the party but better late than never. Your Rise Above is breath taking. So beautiful & mesmerising. I love it!!What a gorgeous couple you & Harlequin made, & obviously still are ❤. Thank you for sharing your tribute & wonderful photos of our Queen. She was truly one of a kind & loved by so many. I was lucky enough to visit Windsor Castle back in March & also visit The Tower & see the Crown Jewels. Words cannot describe how they sparkled. Amazing. I’ve started to stitch ‘The Imperial Crown’, it’s only a small piece but full of beads & crystals so hoping it turns out okay. 🤞Thank you for sharing all your work & joy
🦋 Hi Val, thanks for sharing! Tardiness to a party is considered to be good manners as far as I am concerned ~ better than early arrivals who catch you doing last minute tidying. lol Your “Imperial Crown” sounds like a very fine way to commemorate the late, great Queen Elizabeth. I am sure you will create a fantastic piece. I hope that all is going well for you and yours and I wish you joyful stitching xx:):)🌹
What wonderful finishes Mary Rose - I thought I had watched this video but I think I started then got distracted. I particularly like the Rise Above and it’s a great companion piece for The Scout. I am looking forward to seeing your progress on “fancy boots”. Projects that have lots of features are a lot of fun as you get little wins along the way. I hope you do a progress video soon. Happy stitching 😊
🦋 Hi Lisa, and Thankyou for sharing. We do so love our stitching don’t we?! You are such a fine stitcher. I don’t suppose it will surprise you to learn that I cannot put Fancy Boots down and I am thinking of updating him when I complete row 6 of pages A to K across before I go up to row 5 pages A to k across and so on. I am almost half way across row 6, so we will see how I go! All the Best with your stitchy plans until next time xx:):)🌹
Another amazing Project....those pictures are amazing in that Book about the Queen and her Family....I guess with her Uncle, the Heart wants, what the Heart wants.....she is a tough act to follow, and what a sense of Humor she had....love the Paddington Bear for her Jubilee....I may have to try that marmalade sandwich there talking about....a famous Bear and the Queen behind it, must be good.....I always wonder what she had in her purse, now we know😍😍.....please take care and be safe
🦋Lovely to have your company as always Nannett. I hope that you are doing well, taking things easy and getting a good amount of stitchy time in. xx:):)🌹
So good to see you back again and love your two finishers, just gorgeous. You wrote this on my birthday where i was in hospital with a total knee replacemen, all good though. Ihank you for sharing the Queen's photos some I had'nt seen, so that was really nice. Good idea about the bobbins will keep that in mind ! Look forward to watching your progress with your new start !Take care !xx
🦋 Hi Michelle, the start of my video #106 entitled “Life is full of surprises” will let you know why I returned! Thankyou so much for joining me. I am nearing the end of row 6 (counting upwards in rows to row 1 at the top) and am planning an update soon. I think it’s fair to say that I am very taken with this piece! I hope that you are healing well from your surgery, all is going well and that someone has provided you with a big box of chocs to convalesce on. Blessings 💕sent to you and yours xx:):)🌹
Absolutely great job on your video 👍 🤧❤️👸 thank you for sharing your pictures, book , thoughts and memories with us. And I always enjoy harlequins take of things so right about the mountain is does look like that mountain. You and harlequin are a great couple 💑 very well matched congratulations 🎊
🦋 Thanks so much Jamie! I think Harlequin and I are 2 sides of the same coin most of the time. That does not mean that the coin doesn’t get tossed into the air rolled down a bumpy road now and again! Lol. Usually smooth roads though. I hope you are enjoying your stitching! xx:):)🌹
@@stitchblisscorner you have such a great way of wording things a natural story teller...my stitching is going good thanks for asking..nothing compared to yours of course... but its coming along 😀
🦋 I stitch with a small hoop. As I like to be as close as possible to my fabric and stitches, I have never used a frame. I once tried stitching in hand, but I found that my tension was all over the place and my finished piece was quite crooked and awkward for framing so I compromised with a hoop. Happy Stitching! xx:):)🌹
🦋 Hi Beverley. I have a rectangular metal sheet that I put my chart on, which sits on top of a trolley table with a sloping top so that it sits at an angle like a music stand. I hold my chart down with magnets. I cut up the magnetic press on calendar type strips from advertisers and use them like rulers to mark where I am on my chart which sits to my left. I don’t know why it is in that position because it means I have to look over to the left to see the chart, but it just ended up that way. Probably because my iPad is in front of me so that I can watch RU-vid! Happy Stitching xx:):)🌹
