I’m really enjoying your videos. I am a cross stitcher, quilter and dabble in paper crafting. I just found your FlossTube videos. I’ll have to check out your card videos too.
With a little one give yourself some grace. It's hard with little hands into everything. :) My "baby" is 16 so that definitely helps. Cardmaking is my full time job so the stitching and quilting are my hobbies and are worked on after my assignments are done.
Love that you’re sharing more of your projects and interests with us! I had never thought to zigzag stitch to keep the fabric from fraying. Brilliant and I’m definitely going to try that! What size fabric did you start stitching the A Moment In Chalk pattern on? I’m not sure how to figure up how big of a piece to start on. Can’t wait to see it once you’re finished!
It depends on the size/count of the fabric and how much or a border you want around the edge. I use this calculator to figure the size to cut my fabric: www.fatquartershop.com/cross-stitch-calculator
Thank you! I looked at the pattern, but I’m not sure which are the correct numbers to input. It lists 135x135 and 317x317. I’ve always used kits before but that pattern is gorgeous!
@@meganquinn7646 Oh! Yes. The center portion is 135x135 but if you want to do the whole thing (the months) it's 317x317! If you're going to stitch this I may need to make you my stitch buddy to keep me accountable!!!! Let me know!
Oh! That makes sense now! You’ve already got me working on the Hive Rules pattern. I started it today and forgot how much fun cross stitching can be! Might as well add another one! ;)
Hello Nichol! Bless you!! You are in my prayers. Physical therapy was PAINFUL! Bending the knee is so important and SO PAINFUL! Do it anyway😭😭😭 I love cross stitching! I did a Holly Hobby embroidery quilt block, 12 of them, and made a twin size quilt with them and a cute twin sheet. My mom, who was a super crafter was the mastermind 🥰🥰 I am so excited about this new you tube site. You are AMAZING! What day do you do this?
Thank you Susan! I appreciate your kind comments and advice on PT. My dad keeps reminding me it's the most important thing! I *think* the day for this video will be Sunday for all future videos. That's my current plan anyway. 😉
Enjoying getting back into both cross stitching and quilting! In fact I'm headed off to Fat Quarter Shop to buy stuff now! 😁 I watch their quilting RU-vid but never realized they had cross stich too! You're my enabler Nichol! 🤣🤣
Awesome Flosstube #2! Since Flosstube #1, I dug out my cross stitch & am working on my UFO (Un-finished Objects) of which I have several. Guess I can rename it to WIP! 😉. Love that you share your quilting. I am interested in quilting, but don’t dare get started on this until I complete my UFOs. I look forward to your finishing video as I have several cross stitch pieces completed but not finished. I have my eye on that Hive Rules chart as soon as I wrap up some of my UFOs. Very happy you are on the mend. Take care. TFS.
Oh gosh, yes! I am really enjoying this channel and your beautiful quilt pieces are going to make amazing quilts! I am still searching for lots of my cross stitch supplies.😂it has only been put away for 20 some years so what could I expect, right?😉Can’t wait for your next video! 😊
Nichol this is so exciting. I’ve watched your card videos for the last 7 years and have always been very inspired by you. I have been quilting for the last 2 years now and am in love. Also I have been wanting to pick cross stitching up again. I have not stitched for many years. I think I’ll do the Bats and Boos and the Flea Market (Lori Holt’s pattern). I did make the Bats and Boos quilt. I’m so glad you have started these videos. Happy stitching and quilting.
I have always thought about trying out cross stitch. You inspired me to just go for it! I am normally a card maker, scrapbooker and crocheter. Whats one more?!?!?! So I ordered the Cross Stitch University project to learn and begin. :)
Really enjoying your flosstubes and quilting. I don't quilt but I love quilts and I do enjoy sewing. Do you know the length of the finished Hive Rules? I'm really loving that project.
You've reignited my love of cross stitching in particular but I am loving the quilting also. My question is: I am never felt confident enough to stitch on linen as suggested for the Lizzie Kate patterns. Could you perhaps recommend an evenweave that is comparable to linen that as a beginner, I could try? Thank you so much for both the Flosstube and cardmaking videos:-). I hope your knee will feel much better real soon. Take special care. Linda
Good question! I am not using Linen for the Lizzie Kate patterns I'm going to stitch either. I personally love 25 count Lugana. I'm using this for the Lizzie Kate Christmas and Halloween Rules: Mushroom 25 Count Lugana 36" x 55" Cross Stitch Cloth: shrsl.com/3ja44 I am stitching all my Primrose bee projects on this 25 count Antique White Lugana: shrsl.com/3jc05
Nichol, I am so sorry you have not been feeling well. I have several friends who have had knee replacement and/or hip replacement and everyone agrees knee surgery is the worst, so you have all my sympathy on your knee surgery. It's so hard to stay off our legs too! I'm also glad you figured out your aspirin in the morning issue. I can't take anything in the morning -- vitamins or anything -- but I learned that as a kid. Thanks for sharing your work; I spent the past two weeks watching all kinds of floss tube videos, before this I only ever watched Jean Farish! I also like Jordan Fabrics' RU-vid videos for quilting basics, and I subscribed to elisabethanncanstitch on RU-vid because she does cross stitch and quilting and just started a cute quilt along. I'm not participating because I'm pretty committed and she's starting it immediately, not enough time for me to get in the right "state of mind." She also has some tutorials on making project bags that I liked. Feel better and take care of yourself! I'm looking forward to your next video!
I enjoyed watching this video, I can't believe how many projects you have going. Where does the term "flosstube" come from.? I haven't crossstitched in years but never heard that term before.
Good question! Flosstube is a fun play on words combining RU-vid and Floss (cross stitch). It's what the cross stitching community calls their RU-vid videos.
Thanks for another great video. I love seeing all the projects you have in the works. After your last flosstube video, i looked up the Fat Quarter Shop on RU-vid and I have been addicted every since. They have such great quilting videos!
Hi Nichol! There's a little shop that I've visited that sells cardmaking supplies and also fabric, and the store owner makes some of her cards with fabric instead of paper for backgrounds and embellishments. Have you ever tried that? Since you love fabric and patterned paper it occurred to me to ask :)
Good morning…How do you keep track of all your projects? How do you decide what to work on? Do you have a planner to work on certain things on certain days? I love your card making videos. Thank you Marlene
I do have a planner. I actually have a planning channel (that needs some love as I took a break) and I'm going to be posting some videos showing my monthly plans. ru-vid.com/show-UCQNTDJN57werUSjRrKeUemQ I will show my planner and talk about it in my next Flosstube!
Hi Nichol, I found this video by chance. Usually I watch your card videos. I’m a previous cross-stitcher and have been wanting to get back to it. I haven’t done any since my youngest son was born and that was 26 years ago! Question: what do you do with your creations once you make them?
I'm so excited that you're wanting to get back into cross stitching! It seems like there are a lot of us who stopped when we had little ones! I display my makes and I'm going to be sharing a pillow tutorial video next week! I am going to talk a little bit more about this in tomorrow's Flosstube episode. Thank you for your question!
My senior dog had skin problems too-we weren't sure if it was allergies, but he would itch himself crazy and get sores that would break open. It went away when we gave him Apoquel, but we found he had to stay on it continuously or he would itch his sores back again. Apoquel is a little pricey, but they have a rewards system on their website that you upload your receipt and for every so many points they load money onto a gift or debit card which you can use at any Veterinarian's office. He was on quite a few medications that they have, so I was always able to use the rewards for his vet visits. I haven't cross stitched for a long time-do you still use embroidery hoops? (Probably just aged myself!)
Hi Nichol, I normally follow you for paper craft but I used to be a cross stitcher but found it difficult on my hands, went over to crochet, but now doing cross stitch on my crochet work. Two loves in one. Keep up the great work. Thanks a lot xx
Love your utube. Bless your heart with your knee surgery. My husband had both knees replaced. He did great and no pain now. I am scared to death of zippers, maybe your tutorial will take my fear away.
Hi . Loving the flosstubes, I too have returned to stitching after many many years and loving it, have followed you for years as cardmaking is my 1st ❤thank you for such great videos x
Glad to hear you are feeling better! My niece’s dog has allergies and besides the multiple medicines he gets they use pet/baby wipes and wipe him down when he comes in from being outside. It has really helped calm down the skin rashes. I love the Hive cross stitching you are doing and the color blocks in your quilt squares. Thank you for sharing what you are doing and where you find everything. Take care! 😊
You are SO welcome Susie! I *try* to be thorough as it cuts down on answering the same question in the comments but I probably miss some things! I appreciate the advice on the dogs. Biggest crafty hugs!
Hey that was me that wanted to see your fabric..well there might have been others that wanted it too ☺️ I just love watching your videos paper or floss/fabric. Thank you for sharing with us. Hope your knee continues to feel better. Sounds like you had a great delayed mother's day
Thanks Shirley! I of course couldn't find the comment when I looked for it! I posted it yesterday and I'm going to show a couple more in my next Flosstube!
Nichol, have you tried CBD for your dogs allergies. It might help. (I’d be happy to do some research.) I have one of your pencil pouches and love it! At one time in my life, I was a great seamstress and made all of my clothes. I’ve done cross stitch, needlepoint, petite point. If it involved a needle and thread I did it. After developing carpal tunnel, major surgery was done and discovered that my bones were also growing together. After the surgery, the only thing i can do now is crochet very slowly.🤗
I serge the edges of my fabric. Makes life so much easier. For the dogs, do you have a doggie dermatologist around your area? Have them checked for Malasezzia. I knew terriers get it but apparently so do ShiTzus. Maybe Malaseb shampoo will help. The ShiTzu I had, needed to wear a tee shirt to keep the airborne allergens off of his skin.
I watched your first floss tube. I don't quilt and did some cross stitch about 30 years ago. It's exciting tho to see and hear you excited about what you love! I actually wrote a long time needed letter while watching. Your voice is soothing and relaxing. I love your card making videos as well. I'm glad you are getting great responses! Continue to do what you love! To
glad to hear that your knee is getting better and i hope your pups feel better soon. I used to cross stitch when my daughter was a baby, my grandma taught me how. I haven't done it in so long, but I used to have tons of the Cross County Stitching magazine. I love the Bee hive one and definitely plan on getting back into it by starting with that design! Thanks for the new/old inspiration.
I love that you still have some of your Cross Country Stitching magazines! That is awesome! And that Hive Rules chart is SO good! I can't say enough good things about it! My favorite stitch in awhile!
Hooray! I was happy to see another flosstube from you! My questions - can we see the back of one of your cross stitch projects? I feel mine look like a hot mess so I'm always curious about others. Also, do you keep several needles threaded with different floss colors for your project or do you just use one needle?
Yes of course! I will show the backs in my next Flosstube! I usually only use one needle but if I am switching colors often (depending on the pattern I will thread more than one). I rarely do that though. Last time I forgot what color was what. 🤦🏼♀️ LOL
How do you choose the fabric to use for each project? How do you store your floss? Where do you take your completed cross stitched projects to be finished? Or do you finish them yourself?
We had an Australian cattle dog who had the same skin condition. After a bit, we found that atopica worked the best! The sores cleared up and her hair grew back. Good luck.
I'm keeping them both on this channel. The Flosstube video will be weekly and my plan is for it to go up on the weekends going forward. There may be a few additional videos and tutorials as well as requested and as I have time for.
Love these stitching videos. I love cross stitch but not sure where to get all of the patterns and not sure how to get them finished once they are done. Love all of your ideas.
It's called stitching in hand and I hold it in my hand and use the sewing method. I used to always use a hoop which is great for traditional cross stitching but not for the sewing method. I will still use a hoop sometimes when they fabric needs extra stability.
Loving your stitching videos as much as your cardmaking videos. I am working on Hive Rules also. My name means honeybee so I call my craft room/studio.....The Hive :)
Thank you Nichol for sharing all your beautiful work. I love the FQS too. Their fabrics are lovely. I like to sew and they are a wonderful resource. Im currently sewing cross back aprons for the 4th of July for my sister and a friend. I have some sachet cross-stitch kits that I bought on sale from the FQS and I plan to turn them into Christmas ornaments. I love that you store your projects in the Simon bags. It’s a great idea. Prayers for your healing as well as for your precious pups. I’m looking forward to next week’s video on the pillow forms. ❤️Roberta
Thank you so much for your prayers and kind words. ❤️ Your 4th of July Aprons sound AMAZING! Can I ask what pattern you use? I have always wanted to sew an apron. :)
@@NicholSpohrLLC It’s Mary Mulari’s Crisscross Apron pattern. It’s reversible which is fantastic. It’s super easy to sew too. I bought my pattern on Etsy.
That mushroom fabric looks beautiful. I've never tried 25 count - I'll have to give it a go! And those tiny patterns are adorable. I'd love to know how you keep your floss now?
So inspiring! How do you have time for everything? Do you ever sleep? Also, do you do your own quilting or do you quilt with your credit card (as Eleanor Burns likes to say)?
I am a planner and I keep pretty organized. I also prioritize sleep which sounds like I'd have less time to craft but it actually gives me more because I feel better. (That wasn't always the case!) I do not do my own quilting. I have used 2 long arm quilters (one closed her business) and I use Kaitlyn at Knot and Thread. She is AMAZING. I don't love the quilting part of the process so it's worth it to me to have it professionally done.
@@NicholSpohrLLC Great tips! I have a few quilt tops finished that I should definitely do something with. I love the piecing part of it but not so much the rest so I should definitely considered having someone do the quilting. Thank you for the inspiration to cross stitch every day. I picked up a forgotten project yesterday and had so much fun with it!
I am so glad you are doing this channel. It's motivating to me as I have had hopes of getting back to cross stitching and quilting but haven't pulled the trigger. I have tons of supplies and charts and fabrics and patterns. What are some of your time management/work flow tips? You seem to get a lot accomplished so you must have some good tips! I too am a big fan of Camille. I was a faithful blog reader of hers but lost track when she stopped the blog. I am also a huge fan of LIzzie Kate. I have lots of those patterns too. Hope that knee feels a bit better every day.
I keep lists and a planner! I generally only cross stitch in the evenings during the week and I quilt on my weekends. I make cards during the week. HTH!
Thanks. I can see that having a time plan and setting some goals might help. I usually do all my reading at night but maybe I could try to stitch in the morning. Also, less time on the computer would give me more stitching time. I do my card making on the weekends.
@@NicholSpohrLLC Ooo, I bet they’re pretty though! You should look into diamond painting, it’s cross stitch with gems that you stick into a double sided tape pattern. Super relaxing, and fairly cheap to get into!
I am recovering from a massive surgery so you have been a large part of my recovery, from card videos and now Floss Tube videos. I am so glad your starting to feel better. Love all the in process projects you have that you are working on, can't wait to see everything finished. You often refer to having projects slated to be worked on on a certain day, do you keep a calendar as to what projects to work on when? Also have you ever thought of doing a small stitched or quilted block that you use on a card instead of patterned paper or an ink blended background. I hope your fur babies start feeling better soon, have you tried putting fish oil on their food, that helps with skin issues. Thank you for floss tube and of course all of your card videos.
Hi Melissa! I am so sorry to hear you're recovering from surgery. Sending speedy healing and get well wishes your way! For Stitch May-nia I did print off a calendar from the Fat Quarter Shop to write in my plan and then I created a planner spread for my planner to keep track of what I stitch on which days. :) I know stitching on cards is super popular the last few years (and I am afraid to admit this) but I am not a fan. 🙈 The time commitment for stitching or quilting isn't something I want to put on a card. HOWEVER, I love the look and admiring others who stitch their cards. I think it's beautiful!
@@NicholSpohrLLC Thank you so much for the well wishes and thank you again for your videos they have helped during my recovery. Keep doing the floss videos they are awesome.
Catching up with your Flosstube. So much fun. I’m looking forward to your pillow finishing videos as I’ve never put a zipper into the back of my pillow or made a custom pillow form. Forgot to mention in your last video, I also machine bind my quilts. I used to do them by hand but my rheumatoid arthritis guided me in a different direction. Thanks again.
I would love to see your first quilt. I am a total old school cross stitcher. I masking tape it because I can't sew a button on. I also use a loop? loom? frame? I'm not sure of the right terminology for it. I know you mentioned that you don't use one and I would love to see how you stitch without one. I would be concerned with tension. However I would LOVE to not have to use one. It is so cumbersome.
I believe you said you got the primrose Cottage patriotic patterns in download vs paper pattern. I’ve tried to figure out on the Fat Quarter web site how to get the pattern in PDF instead of paper. I also like to have the pattern in larger size. Makes it so much easier for these old eyes to see.
@@NicholSpohrLLC Yes, thank you. I looked all over their Web Site and could find them. I’ve been a cross stitcher for 45 years and with age came vision problems. Your video has inspired me to give it ago again. Magnifiers and large print will be a big help. I have probably 50 to 60 finished pieces that are stored in a box I have never had framed. You gave me a gentle nudge that all those months working on a project, that picture doesn’t deserve to sit in a box. Thank you for reminding me of something that makes me very happy. Keep inspiring.
My friend's dog has allergies and her vet told her to use Benadryl. I think it's a half pill as she also has smaller dogs. I also find coconut oil is useful. They can lick it off but it soothes and is also antibacterial.
Oh Nicole ! Love that you are a quilter and cross stitcher too. I too have done that for years before I got into the paper crafting. I don’t really do much cross stitching anymore but you’ve inspired me to maybe get it out. I have tons of supplies. What I don’t understand is how you cross stitch without a hoop? How do you do that? And yes please take care of that knee 😊
Hi Connie! I used to always use a hoop and about 7 years ago I switched to the stitch in hand sewing method. There are some tutorials out there on it and if there's enough interest I could do a demo/tutorial here on my channel. There are still times I will use a hoop depending on the fabric.
@@NicholSpohrLLC Hello Nichol, I went to the fat quarter shop and watched all their videos on getting started like you suggested since I need a refresher and ordered one of the Q snap frames. I’m excited to get started again. Yes I would love to see how you stitch unless you already have a video I could watch the replay. Thanks 😊
I’m loving your floss tube videos Nichol! So fun seeing your progress. Could you please share how you store your floss? Looking forward to Flosstube #3!!!
Yay for video #2! I'm watching at work so I'll send you an IG message with the meds that have made a world of difference for our Lila Jo and her bulldog allergies. Glad you're healing and that you figured out the aspirin with food thing. I've had knee issues and recovery can be frustrating. Hang in there ♡ It's great to see your progress on your stitches! FQS YT is a wonderful wealth of instruction and inspiration. You're a lucky duck to get those scraps 😍 Her lines are dreamy! I think I'm going to order the Dwell Nesting kit. I am ordering some Nantucket because it's lovely and I need it in my stash 🤣 Are you going to purchase the upcoming Scrappiness book from Lori Holt? I sure have been considering it. Thanks again & see you next time!
I love that kit! I already preordered Nantucket! I think it might be my favorite collection to date! I haven't decided on Lori's new book or not. (But more than likely yes! Lol)
Hi Nichol! You have so enabled me to get back into cross stitching. I’m scared to say how much I’ve already spent, lol! I’ve shopped at the Fat Quarter Store, thank you for recommending them, Primrose Cottage I love their designs and a few small things on Etsy. Would you mind saying what fabric, the count and if you’re stitching 1 over 2 or 1 etc. I’m still trying to figure all of that out so it would help me. Thanks so much 8m having fun already!
I am soooo excited to start quilting!!! I just can’t believe the day I actually decided to REALLY start was the day I realized you started this channel. Yay!!!! I purchased my first pattern last night. It’s a small wall hanging so we will see. Thanks again for the inspiration. So sorry to hear about your pups. Allergies suck. I’m sure your groomer has tried oatmeal baths. I had a sweet golden that got hotspots a lot. It was horrible. Good luck. I was a vet assistant for 17 years so if I can think of anything I will let you know. Sounds like you have a great support team and they are doing the right steps. Take care ❤️
I’m so excited to find this part of your talent!! I to love fabric, paper (and yarn)! So this will be so fun to follow!! Love your projects, I too started to cross stitch again and I’m finishing up the Christmas stockings for the family additions…a son in law, daughter in law, granddaughter and grandson!!
Hey Nichol....first off, I just wanted to say, please take care of that knee because recovery is so important. Also, thank you so much for your advice on the best way for me to learn quilting and as well, extend my knowledge with respect to cross-stitching. Although I've never quilted before, I have found that I find cross-stitching to be incredibly relaxing and therapeutic. Take care of yourself, dear, and until next time...
Thank you for doing the floss tube! I’ve always enjoyed your paper crafting videos and I didn’t realize you’re also do cross stitch and quilting. After probably 20 years I picked up my cross stitching about a year ago and I’m enjoying it. I just tell myself to not stress over but to enjoy the process. Thank you again and I hope you’ll get better soon! Jane
These videos are so fun. I’m so happy you decided to do this. So now that I know you are doing Q&A’s, here goes for this week. Floss; I know you said that you didn’t wind on bobbins any longer so what is your method for storing both excess and leftovers? Also, do you have a method for handling your floss for a specific project? I’ve seen the ruler type tool that has the holes where you can put your floss skein through. I’m not sure if this is very practical. I also noticed that you had floss skeins on a large ring, is this your preferred choice? So many questions, so little time! Thank you again and I’m glad to hear your knee is improving.
Hi Nichol, Thank you again for your video! Amazing job again and love seeing your work! Glad you’re feeling better and keep the videos coming, you’re a natural🤗🤗
Hi Nichol! I’m so glad that you got the charts and my note made sense. I hope you enjoy stitching them as much as I did. Take care of your knee and I hope your sweet pups get to feeling better. I have three Shiz Tuzs and I know how where you are coming from. Always something with these special fur babies. ❤️
Hello Nichol. I am somewhat new to your channel as a card maker. watching the past two Flosstube and Quilting videos are so heartwarming. I have not cross stitched for years and have always wanted to quilt. I must say that I love love love love your videos and love that you put yourself out there sharing the things you love with strangers 😃 please keep sharing.
I am amazed at all you can get done! Do you have a secret? I just started to learn to cross stitch so I am so excited to see your flosstube each week and how you finish. I haven't sewn anything in years so I am hoping for some inspiration to get started again! Looking forward to your tutorials!!
I am really organized and I keep a planner. And I don't beat myself up if I can't stick to the plan. 😉 Stitching and quilting are my hobbies and I want to enjoy them. I don't "sit still" very well so when I watch tv of an evening I like to have something in my hands working on it.
The video was awesome! Thanks for doing the flosstube videos!! I placed a few orders and anxiously waiting for them. Can you share how you keep your cross stitching threads. You showed an older blue thread and mentioned you no longer keep them that way. This is how I store mine so curious on how you keep yours
I still have my DMC stored this way (for the most part) but I stitch with Fancy Floss quite a bit, too, and I store it in a drawer by color. I'll share in my next Flosstube! Thanks for the question!
Flosstube #2 was awesome!! You mentioned my name several times!! Thank you! I'm so glad l told you about the one corner being wrong. I know with watching you for your card making, that you are very particular about the finished product. So it was only right to let you know about your quilt block and get that fixed!! Can't wait to see some of your finished stitches and quilting projects! Keep well and we'll be seeing you soon!
Aaaaaah! I'm loving this channel! I love seeing everything you do - your projects look so good! I don't know how you manage to get everything done that you do. So amazing! For future reference, would you mind showing us how you store your floss, since you don't use the little cards anymore? (I also second the motion to see your stash!!! 😍) I'm glad you're feeling better, and I wish you speedy healing, for you AND your poochies! ❤ (Tell your boys good job for taking care of their momma!)
Thank you Julie! This is a common question so I will FOR SURE be answering this in the next Flosstube and I am hoping the light is better today to share a photo of my fabric stash on my community page a bit later this afternoon! ;)
Nichol I had a Bichon who had skin allergies, and we changed her food. Some dogs can't have gluten and other ingredients that are added fillers. Try changing his food .
I love watching floss tubes and when I saw that you were making these videos, it was icing on the cake! I have always loved your style and color choices and will look forward to watching these in the future. Thanks for sharing your talents with us! I did have to laugh when you said your mom put masking tape around the edges-we totally did that when I cross stitched as a child!
Great video. You get so much done. Your knee will get better each week. Keep up with PT. Looking forward to next week. In the future will you have any lives with you stitching or quilting?
