FlossTube Special Edition - My stitchy spot, how I stitch and a review of the Ben-Q e-Reading Lamp 

No better music than a snoring dog or cat to stitch to!!!

May the frog not shadow your projects, but be the front runner to that beautiful chart. Thanks again for a brilliant briefing (such an original qualifier to your videos, love it, very “classy”) As always, cheers from Eastern 🍁 Canada 🇨🇦

Another fun flosstube from my favorite Sunday vlogger. frog

I am going to try the knot and see how I like it. Thanks for showing us how to do it.

I always wondered why stitchers used the term frog to refer to ripping out mistakes. Now I get it. Lol

So even on the higher counts 38+ you don’t need glasses, light and/or a magnifier to see? Oh you are lucky. I’m old and the eyes are not what they were, and I love the higher counts - that’s all I stitch on, but need the light and magnifier to see. Takes a few minutes to get everything all set up. If I don’t have at least an hour to stitch, it is almost not worth it. Love it though - it just means I have to set aside time. Loved your demonstration. Thanks for sharing as always. ❤️❤️❤️

Came for the stitching, stayed for the snores lol

Doggie snores are so much better than annoying, distracting music so many put on their floss tube! Many thanks. I really love that pattern!

I have been stiching in hand for about 40 years, but enjoyed watching you do it. Saw a few things I do differently but not neceesarily better. So I 'll give those a try. Thank you for making this video!

Doggie snoring isn't bad. You should try stitching to one of my cats! Enjoyed watching you stitch. I might have to give your method a go. Judy

I would love to get the alphabet frog Thanks for all your videos

Ah! your favorite pet, so contented and snoring. What a wonderful sound. I can stitch to that sound all night. Thank you for showing how you stitch in hand. I will give it a go and, maybe I will be able to get rid of the hoops etc.

Thank you for your video, I do try to stitch in hand , found it harder compare to using a Qsnap, more because my hands get sore if I don’t have a stand, but I am trying in hand for some small projects.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks you for sharing your stitchy spot and how you stitch in hand.

I was mesmerized by watching you stitch in hand... I have stitched by hand, but not by keeping the needle on top of the fabric, it is just fantastic!!! I loved hearing your puppy snore... was just so cute... The Ben-Q lamp is absolutely amazing!

I love your flosstube. Your one stitch at a time stitching is so even and show the distinct "x." I learned how clear that makes the design and I'll try that on more of my stitching. Thank you!

Thank you so much video. I am also sitting my sofa, where I have a good daylight and sot lampe. Here I can see my garden and my dog can lay and sleep by my leegs It is beautiful pattern. I did see it in your last video. Kirsten

Enjoyed stitching with you today I enjoy stitching in hand it feels more comfortable. Have a wonderful week and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

That lamp is fantastic! I'm older and have some vision problems now so thank you for making me aware of this product. I definitely intend to buy one.

I do my stitches the same direction as you :-) I don't stitch in hand manly because I can't see the holes properly and because for me the stitches don't lie neat, I discovered railroading years ago and now I can't stitch any other way, if stitches don't lie neat they have to come out, probably why It takes me so long to stitch anything.

You made my day! First…I stitch my crosses the same as you. Second…I have been trying to stitch in hand and it is great to get a visual AND to hear you say IT TAKES SOME TIME to get adjusted to it! I can not stop beating myself up with negative thoughts on continuing to try! Thank you!

Thank you for this video. I don’t have stitchy friends so good to see how others do things. I stitch both in hand and q snap depending on fabric and project. As for Albus, give that boy a smooch from me, my flatcoat Nora snores ten times as loud. I love dogs.

i really enjoyed watching your process, and learned some helpful things. 💕 love the little doggie snores, it’s a bit comforting when mine snores next to me while i stitch. -🍎

I've always used a hoop, but you've helped me to understand the alternative. And I adore the snoring!

Love the dog snoring!!! Thanks for showing stitch in hand, I use a q-snap, but I may try that method.

It was nice to see how you stitch and where you stitch. I, too, sit on a loveseat with my feet drawn up, and I too do not care about perfection. I work toward completion and the next project! Poor dear Albus!!!! We interrupted his nap! Please don't apologize for his snoring! I love hearing it. It makes me smile! :)

I loved this video. So glad to know you aren't a perfectionist. Neither am I! I just love the process and the finished product!

Nice to get 2 videos from you. It’s so amazing how many different ways we find to make little Xs. Your stitching looked beautiful

I’ve always stitched in hand although slightly different than you. Enjoyed watching you today.

Elvis sounds so darn cute. My pooch was doing the exact same thing while I watched this video. Loved the light. I enjoyed your tutorial, it was very interesting to see you stitch in hand. Your colors and the chart are great.

I love hearing your dog snore in the video. Reminds me of stitching at my house. :)

I've been hoping you would make a video and show how you stitch! I have a bit of arthritis in my hands so it's very difficult for me to stitch in hand but was impressed with how you do! Love hearing Albus!

Great tutorial, you explained it very well and it’s very clear to see how you are stitching.. thank you 🧵

I love stitching in hand. I can’t do Algerian Eyelets in hand because I can’t get the tension right. I try to avoid eyelets. I prefer strictly just crosses but sometimes speciality stitches are required. Your stitches are beautiful. I stitch in a lift chair recliner. Had to get it because I had several abdominal surgeries. It was great when recovering. It is a comfortable chair. I can use my Elan Lap Stand when I use a hoop or Q-Snap. Stitching in hand is much more portable and less fussy. I loved watching you stitch. I use a floor model magnifying light which works well for me. I just have to make sure I cover the magnifier. I made a little draw string bag to put over it. It helps to keep the dust off the magnifier, as well. I am not stitching so fast to kick up a lot of dust but dust just happens…why? Love the piece you are stitching. Until next time, have some fun with all your stitching!!❤️🧵🪡❤️

I am new to stitching on linen and have tried to stitch in hand. I need to keep trying. I love that pattern and also wasn't sure if the snoring was from your video or from my dog! 😆

Thanks for sharing. I stitch in hand but a little different. I am self taught. I’m going to give this a try.

I sat and stitched while you did. Had to chuckle at the similarities .... I was stitching in hand, with two red threads, over 2. Then you said you had to do 6 stitches. I looked at my chart and I had to do 6 stitches. And we even stitch in the same order top left to bottom right first! But I did learn about knotting the end first which has helped me already! Wonderful video!

The snoring is perfect 😍 I always have a snoring companion as well. For me it depends on the project, whether I stitch in hand or in qsnap or hoop. Full coverage I always do in a qsnap, samplers I tend to stitch in hand mostly.

Thank you for sharing your stitch spot. Your is just like mine. I just make do. Not to many gadgets❤️

The video was delightful thanks. I agree with you relaxing into your stitching and enjoying the process is my goal 👌 J.

Don’t be sorry about the dog. I find it beautiful!

Thank you so much for this video Michelle. I was getting disheartened with trying to stitch in hand but you have encouraged me to carry on. Its good to know that it took you a while to learn and that your first 2 projects aren't brilliant, I will stop trying to be perfect. Take care xx

Your stitching is beautiful. I have been wanting to learn to stitch in hand. Your video is so clear. Thank you. New subscriber🥰

I really enjoyed seeing how you stitch - I've stitched in hand (in a similar though not identical way) for the best part of 50 years and have never used a hoop or frame, although I occasionally do for freestyle embroidery. I love not having to wrestle with a frame and being able to just pick up my stitching and go without having to hoop up,though I'm not sure I'm any faster! Do persevere with the pin stitch - I learnt how to do it a couple of months ago by watching a video by Xstitchmd which was so clear and I now use it all the time (proving that you can teach an old dog new tricks! 😂) I did laugh when you said about your dog lying in front of the fan - I've just been trying to persuade my daughter's cavalier to come into the paddling pool with me to no avail, he runs in and settles down in front of the air conditioning unit as if to say 'Why get wet if you don't have to?' 🤣🤣

You make it look so easy. I struggle with 28 count even weave.

Love the snores!😂😂

Thank you for showing how your stitching and the awesome lamp…is it sold at a special place in the USA?

Although I stitch in hand, I don't stitch using the sewing method. I have tried several times, but I find I make more mistakes and have to frog, so the time I save stitching, I use up frogging.

I had to laugh....I’m hearing dogs snoring in stereo....yours and mine!

Tis always nice to see someone’s stitch spot!! I sit in a two seater lounge too. I have an OTT daylight floor lamp which gives the same amount of light as your new lamp. I also got a lovely surprise to see you were stitching my pattern.. loving your colour choices 💕

So happy to finally to see another stitcher who crosses the "x" the same as I do!! I also stitch in hand. Love you show and tell. Love your nail color as well.

Hi Michelle, loved to see you stitching in your stitchy spot. Love Albus snoring, I have a snoring dog too, a Beddlington Terrier. Is your Albus the same type of dog as Rebel Stitcher’s Albus? I’m new to cross stitching and am still working on Adia, but wanting to progress to linen very soon, any tips? Cheers Linda

Great video.. I'm interested in seeing someone stitch a fuller coverage piece. Like a cup or something from Stitching with the housewife. Or someone that stitches a Mirabilia in hand also .

Have you tried starting with the loop start method? This way you always know that the thread is secure

Interesting, you stitch the same direction as my sister, opposite of me. She was told "she was doing it wrong" but what is wrong if all the x's are done the same way, its what is comfortable for her. Love the knot suggestion...Thanks!

Please don't apologise for Poor Tired Albus. His snoring was actually very soothing - think waves lapping on the beach. Does stitching with your feet under you not give you trouble? Realised that's what gave me a bout of sciatica!

I am sure you said, but I went back and still couldn’t find who the FlossTuber was that demonstrated the pin stitch while stitching in hand, I did a search, and couldn’t find anyone that matched to a name in your show notes. Could you share? Thanks so much! ❤️❤️❤️

You don’t need any magnification? I spend so much time wrestling with my lighted magnifier, the Q-snap, etc. I still can’t find the right system that works for me!

Hi Michelle, you mentioned that you had just viewed a pin stitch demonstration using the sewing method but didn’t say who had done the demonstration. Could you share that, please?

What do you have on your lap? Sorry if you said but I didn’t hear well.

Comfort in the snoring.

I don’t like to frog!

Someone is snoring

You don’t need any magnification? I spend so much time wrestling with my lighted magnifier, the Q-snap, etc. I still can’t find the right system that works for me!

You don’t need any magnification? I spend so much time wrestling with my lighted magnifier, the Q-snap, etc. I still can’t find the right system that works for me!