Flosstube 23 - Cross Stitch, Quilting & Antique Quilts 

Absolutely love the two quilts you purchased. They are so special. Love all the projects you’re working on. I have stacks of projects I’d like to get to with no real plans. That’s ok, the fun part is the collection. Have a great rest of February. Stay warm.

Great projects & quilts. Gladys is very pretty, glad she has a goid home. Marilyn

I showed my husband your sugarloaf mountain quilt. He said “You don’t want her to be ahead of you when you go to an antique store.” I think he’s right. 😉 I’m so happy you are saving those treasures. I know it is tough caring for your parents and for them too. You are wise to spend time with them now. I was my father and mother’s primary caretaker because they chose to move near me and my husband.

So nice to see you again Christine! What a lovely new cat you have 😁❤️ I, like you, decided not to plan anything, I want to just enjoy my crafting and do what I want at the moment I want… Too many things showed me in the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 that all my plans can go to the bin easily 🙈 Anyway, I love your projects and antique quilts, and the curtains! The curtains are fantastic!! Hope to see you again here soon 😍❤️

So nice to see you for a stitching/quilting update. I wish you and your parents the best as you navigate their health issues. Your plan to stay close to home and stitch will provide the peace and quiet you need. Take care.

Good morning Christine! Good morning Gladys! At one time we inherited a barn cat, her 4 babies and a German shepherd who didn’t make a police force. We hadn’t intended to have that many pets, but once they moved in there was no way we would give them up . They were incredibly sweet, wonderful companions! Anyway, it was so good to see you today. Your productivity is mind blowing! I love the variety of needle art you present. Take care of yourself as you care for your parents. They are blessed to have you for a daughter.

Love the change on the Plum Street design to Amish theme. Your quilts are beautiful. 😻

Christine...thanks for your lovely visit...awesome curtains and newly purchased quilts...sorry for your parent's health problems...praying for your family...best wishes❤❤

Another great and informative video. Always love seeing what you're working on and also seeing all of your terrific finds while out and about. The antique hexie quilt is stunning, but I really love the pyramid shaped block quilt you found. Thanks for sharing! Happy stitching.

You got some lovely purchases. I’m sure they will be well loved. Looks like you purchased some nice kits to keep you busy. Can’t wait to see all your progress. Be safe In all that you do.

Love Shipshewana!

Have missed you and your updates. Wow, lots going on, beautiful p urchased quilts! Stay warm. Hugs from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.

Gladys is adorable. Lucky kitty to be in your studio. All of your show and tell was wonderful. Funny that you mentioned taking the DMC off the little cards. I did that exact thing with all of mine last week. I still remember winding the floss on them years ago and making them all nice and neat in the plastic boxes that they fit so nicely in. It was a tedious, time consuming project unwinding them all, but so glad I did it. The cabinet you bought is from Hobby Lobby, as you thought. I bought one from there several years ago. I really like having it.

Beautiful shares! Looks like you have a wonderful stitching space all to yourself. Love your new member of the family too. Cute stitching partner if you ask me. 🐈‍⬛

So good to see you this evening and love your beautiful new kitty. I’ve got three and they absolutely want on top of quilting, cross stitching and the machine. But they are a comfort to have. I’m a little jealous of your purchases - not really there just aren’t any antique stores around. Again, I always look forward to seeing you.

Love your style.

Glad you’re back😊

My Shipshewana experiences go way, way back. My parents were both antique dealers and I started going with them to the auction when I was just out of college. I remember the town when it was barely popular, the main (maybe only) restaurant was a cafeteria style place called The Buggy Wheel. It was owned by an Amish couple who offered three main courses and you went through a line with your tray, and they would dish the food out of a steam table. Sadly this couple was later killed in a buggy accident. The town looked a lot diffent then, there were no modern tourist buildings, no Blue Gate. I had the same idea as you when I saw Gather Inn, it instantly reminded me of Shipshe. I almost started it last year but didn't get to it. It's wonderful that you go to your grandaughter's sports. My daughter did everything but I was the parent who sat there alone. And I love that you take in homeless cats.

You are not crazy with the DMC floss dropping! I've been stitching for at least 40 years and last year decided to un-bobbinate my DMC. With every project I kit or work on, I take my DMC off the bobbins and put on floss drops. It is so much easier to pull off one strand then to do it the old way with the bobbins!! It will be worth it in the end!

Gladys is a lucky cat. I'm jealous she gets to live in your studio. I made the Wooly Stars quilt. I turned one the opposite direction and made it a black sheep. Wish I could insert a picture here.

Sooo many gorgeous quilts in this episode! The last one looked like it could be reproduced in Kim Diehl fabric, such beautiful colors! Looking forward to your review on the stitch stand. It’s on my radar as well!

Great video good to see you again…sounds like you had a wonderful time at retreat..your quilt you purchased is stunning ❣️ looks perfect at cabin…quilts you will be working on so lovely..stitching is gorgeous..I look forward to hearing your review of heart side craft stand they look amazing just what I need but haven’t purchased yet…sending hugs as you deal with your parents always a tough situation 🤗♥️

Nice to see you

What a lovely video! Enjoyed all your stitching and look forward to seeing your changes. Gladys seems like a sweetheart!

I always have looked forward to seeing your videos, you have such lovely projects and treasures. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for your video. I love seeing what you’re up to . Those curtains are epic!

Great studio, love the new blue cupboard and the spool boxes. You have a lot of beautiful projects in the works!

So good to see you, new kitty, and all your treasures. Enjoy all your people, young and older, and the glorious handwork we get to do. hugs

Great video love your beautiful 🤩 quilt. Have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

Thank you for this awesome video. The antique hex quilt is gorgeous. What a find!

Christine, Thanks for posting another great video. I always love seeing what you are working on. Jane Parson is looking great. Your antique quilt finds are jaw dropping! Happy stitching. Best, K

Good morning to you and Gladys! Enjoyed seeing your update. Your curtains are so fun and cheery! Beautiful antique quilts.❤ Happy Stitching all the things.😊💕

It was lovely seeing you along with recent acquisitions. Family experiences are truly treasured moments. Regarding the English paper pieced quilt, were the hexagon flowers appliqued onto the background fabric? You have created a lovely environment to create. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

Christine I’m not sure you’ve seen my system of floss storage but have them in a file drawer hanging and wondering your thoughts. Is that dark enough to keep them from fading? I’ll message you a pic. I wish I had the space for the lovely cabinets you share! That would be my first choice. Especially the old card catalogs I see!

Please let me know the wooden floor stand’s name and where I can find them. I could not understand the sites you mentioned. Thanks in advance.