I loved hearing how you started on Flosstube! Tell your husband a fan says thank you for getting you started. I'm enjoying the close ups of your stitching as it really shows the colors and detail of the designs. Again, thanks to hubby! You two do a wonderful job and I thoroughly enjoy watching!
I’ve watched since the first episode and can’t believe it was 2018 when you started! How does the time fly by so quickly! I’ll be 70 this year and can’t believe that either. I’m so grateful to you for doing these videos and showing us your beautiful stitching and quilting. I look forward to each and ever6 one and I go back and watch your quilting ones often when I’m sewing on a quilt. I just finished Let Love Reign. I did it for our 50th wedding anniversary. My husband died 8 weeks ago so I put a push on to finish it. You are right. It is beautiful.
Truly enjoyed your visit with me. My local store closed a few years ago and most of the stitchers have stopped stitching, moved or pursuing other avenues of stitching. The cross stitch RU-vid channels keep me company while I stitch. Thank you for that. No hurricanes here in the Wild West, just flash flooding. See you in two weeks, my door is always open and a fresh cup of coffee is at your fingertips. 🥰
Wonderful! Thank you!!! It’s so sad when the small needlework shops close. I’m happy for online shops but whenever possible I will order from an actual needlework store for supplies. It’s important to keep them open.
Thank you so much for the kind mention of my channel. I just love your videos! Your quilting and stitching is so inspiring. I never miss an episode!!!!
Carol, your videos have been a warm and pleasurable companion on stitching nights since that very first episode (which was such fun to revisit!). I love your voice, your manner, your humor, and of course, your exquisite stitching. I'm so glad you're here. -Linda
Absolutely LOVED this episode. Thank you for sharing your origin story. I smiled from ear to ear when I heard it. Thank you Professor Saltbox for nudging her to start her channel and thank you Carol for being brave enough to run with it. I laughed out loud to Professor’s response to your “look”. So hilarious. As always thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us. You’re my stitching inspiration. ❤
I have been stitching since September 1978 when I moved from my hometown of Los Angeles to Pittsburgh. My husband was transferred 3 months after we were married, I needed a hobby as I didn’t know anyone in Pittsburgh and found the stitching community the people were amazing and talented So off and on I have been quilting and stitching for 45 years I love British TV too, I am watching All Creatures and working on the sampler of the same name I love everything you stitch thanks for sharing and inspiring
I really enjoy your visit. It is just like sitting across the table with someone chatting and sharing and rambling. Needless to say, your stitching keeps me in awe of your talent. Prayers for you and yours. ❤️
It was a great joy to see all the beauty you shared! By the way, you can explain this to your husband: "Men's brains are like waffles, women's are like spaghetti." Everything touches everything else! That's how we get from one topic to another so quickly! So start all the things and stitch what brings you joy. You bring joy to all of us.
Carol, thank you and Mr. Saltbox for another great video. Your works are amazing! I loved seeing your WIPS, your Blackbird finishes not framed, and your Blackbird wall in your sewing room……WOW! Such wonderful eye candy for a new stitcher and so inspirational. 🤗🤗
Yay for #101 and a big thanks to Mr. Saltbox for getting you started on your Flosstube journey and supporting you so well through the years! I love seeing all of your new projects and your finished-but-not-fully Blackbirds. Your videos make me so happy!❤
Oh Carol, what a delicious video. I love to see your work. Tell Professor Saltbox “another great editing job.” You are so precious. Thanks for sharing your time and talent. ❤
Omg Carol you are such a joy to watch. I’ve had a really terrible two weeks ending with the loss of my beloved Daschund and watching your flosstube has really taken my mind off the grief. Thank you for bringing the joy of stitching to life on your fabulous channel. xx🥰
Hi Carol, you are much calmer than I am with a hurricane in the process of passing by. It was so nice of you to mention Pam and all of the other flosstube Chanel’s that have done a shout-out to you. Very nice stitching , your wall of samplers is pretty.
I always think of you when I hear about inclement weather in Florida. ❤ So enjoyed the new intro, and all the extra photos and sampler labeling created. Congrats Mr. Saltbox. 👍 Your work is so beautiful. I so enjoy your shared tips regarding your stitching. Take care.
I’m very impressed with your floss tube presentations. The up close pictures of your finished pieces (including the leaflets) is very professionally presented! I just really enjoy spending time seeing all your beautiful stitching. Thank you, and your husband, for all the time it takes to do this for us.
My week is not off to a good start without a video from you. It is fantastic how encouraging, involved and supportive your husband is!! I now have countless samplers because of watching your videos. Truly an inspiration. I'm even going to try 36 count 😂
Wonderful post! Always a joy to get a notification of a new episode from you! Absolutely gorgeous designs that you have stitched! Since I’m new to watching floss tube I am still enjoying all your previous posts! Thanks so much for all the inspiration!
You are such a pleasure to watch, thank-you for sharing all your lovely projects in the works, we need rain please send some our way, I am looking forward to seeing Merrily Merrily, Peace On Earth , Winter Is Past, Joyous day, all your finish's framed. looking forward to your next video. Prayers for your daughter for a full recovery and beating the five years.
I have watched most of this three times I am dealing with fibro attack yesterday and today, but determined to watch you.......hahaha! Thank you so so much for bringing happiness to me. Praying for all of you dealing with that storm, such a scary thing to live there and deal with.
The professor is too cute! If I had that many pairs of glasses they would probably be all lost somewhere. LOL, Your stitching is just gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing and for you husband starting your channel.
So glad the Professor lead you in the direction right to all of us! I’ve only been a viewer for a few months but love every episode; learning more with every design yoy share… Thank you Carol!
Enjoyed this video so much. I cannot believe how much time has gone by since your first Flosstube. I so appreciate the work you and The Professor put into the videos. Thank you. Beautiful stitching as always.
I am so happy that you are safe. Thank you for another inspiring Flosstube. Your work is beautiful!! I appreciate you and your husband for taking the time to produce this Flosstube!! You truly are one of my favorites. ❤
Hey Carol -- loved your video, as always, & loved the "Blackbird Parade". Your work is so awesome!! Rita told me yesterday you won't be coming to the retreat after all!! Maybe you can make one of Quilter's Station's next year. Glad the hurricane didn't affect you all too much. I have a good friend who lives in the Tampa Bay area so when the warnings for Florida go up, I always keep her & you in my prayers. Take care, will miss you this week, & will "see" you in 2 wks.
Carol I think we all fit the word crazy at one point! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful projects. You are right about watching other floss tubers I have learn alot from different ones. We should start all the things that give us joy! Have a great week!
I agree so much with what you said about watching folks who stitch things that I may not stitch. I enjoy seeing the variety of genres that are out there and appreciate that the industry has come so far from the days when Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum and Teresa Wentzler were revolutionary and the only fabric choices we had were white, antique white and black. And no matter what the genre that we stitch, the craft, skill and effort is the same and we should be able to appreciate and applaud that. I've also found new designers, shops, fabric and threads from watching different channels. It was fun to see your finished/not framed pieces in addition to your current work. 🪡👠
Another great video Carol and nice editing by hubby! I’m with you watching only Flosstube and British TV and no news! Looking forward to the next video 😊 Olivia
Wonderful episode. So many beautiful starts and loved the finished not framed items. I am as always in awe of your wonderful work. A great job of editing and closeups by your dear husband - you are so lucky to have him! The glimpse into the past was fun!
I enjoy how invested the Professor is in your videos. You can tell he has a curious mind and enjoys learning as evidenced by the editing and still photos that have been inserted. After a few days of being in the mid 80’s, we are back into hot and humid. One of the joys of living in the Midwest. I agree. What is the difference between having something kitted or started? Start all the things!
Wonderful video! So glad you weathered the hurricane. I really enjoyed the Blackbird pieces you showed. Thanks also to your husband for the work he puts in behind the scenes. Happy stitching over one!
Professor Saltbox outdid himself editing this video! So a big thank you to him and as always to you Carol. Your flosstubes are so enjoyable and you made me laugh out loud tonight, so thanks cause I really needed that. As the Professor handed you all of your glasses, you didn’t miss a beat, you just kept putting them all on :). Congrats on all your starts. It’s always good to remember stitching is our hobby and we make up our own rules. And so we can change them whenever we choose. I can’t wait to see how many starts you’ll show us on your next video!
Carol, Thank you for another wonderful video. It is always great to see your beautiful stitching. You are prolific. I love the admonition to not leave the over 1 'til last. Words to live by. Please give my regards to Mr. Saltbox. His technology skills really help to show your work to their best advantage. Take care. Best, K
Thank you so much! I watched your last video about the Jane Parsons Sal. I bought the kit sooooo maybe I might start it too. I’m on a starting blitz so why not? Lol
Hi Carol. What a wonderful video today and your blue shirt is a great color for you. I enjoyed all your starts and your Blackbird finishes. Thanks for sharing with us again and your inspiration. Take care and glad the hurricane is behaving itself. Start all the things. ❤
So glad to see you; you were sorely missed last week, but CRAZY happens to all of us!! I am soooo glad Professor Saltbox nudged you into starting your own FlossTube channel. You were my first FlossTube subscription and I have enjoyed every minute spent with you. I am so glad that you were spared the worst of the latest hurricane...I thought of you when the news first started charting its path. Your Seven New Starts are inspiring and your BBD unframed Parade was a delight to see. I am so far behind on my framing that I will have to win the lottery to catch up ( but then, I'd have to buy a ticket first!!). Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend with your sweet family and see you next time! xoxo
Oh, Carol! Holy Moly! What eye candy on that wall! When I think that my walls could look like yours if I had kept stitching in the 80’s! But I took a deep dive into quilting (as some of us are wont to do😘) and but cross stitching on the bus out of town🤭😳. Anyway, back into it with a gusto now and enjoying your FT’s so much - and Mr. Saltbox ‘s editing and all the extras are nothing short of Hollywood movies! And another thing I agreed with you on is Doc Martin! Oh, I was so sad when I learned there wouldn’t be another season😟. Best series EVER! Also, a big congrats on Anniversaries of the heart! What an accomplishment that was! Stunning! You are a treasure❤️. Stay safe down there. Blessings from Washington state🪡🧵
GREAT Flosstube! I’m a midwesterner and you know how we love our weather talk and weather watching! I was hoping you didn’t get a lot of the hurricane. My mom lives in Valdosta they got hammered this time. She’s been there 30 yrs and I think they are all shocked cuz normally they don’t really get hit! Yikes! All is well there w her tho now so thank goodness. Got a little grumpy when she was on day three of now power! All is good now. Ok back to stitching… so great to see the blackbird finished not framed pieces! love them all. Motivated me to get going on some of mine :-) thanks again! See ya next time❤
All I can say is WOW! Your stitching is beautiful and bountiful. Thanks to the professor for all of the editing that he does. It's so nice to be able to read and screenshot the title and designer of each piece. ❤
Lovely video. Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful stitching. By the way, I get a lot of baby doll videos recommendations from my two year old granddaughter, so thanks for telling me that I can turn those off. Be safe
Thank you to Professor Saltbox for the nudge he gave you. You are always a must watch for me. I recently started Let Love Reign (actually a restart as I didn’t like the fabric I first picked) and am in love with my linen choice this time. 36 ct Grey Sand by XJuDesign. Every time I take it out of the qsnap to move it I just sit and admire it. I’m dedicating this piece to my husband and myself - 50 years in 2024. So my goal is finished and framed by our wedding anniversary next year.
Funny opening Carol. I love the vintage flosstubes. I watch Vera, Father Brown, Midsomer Murders and Midwives. All great shows on PBS. Thanks for continuing with Flosstube.
Every time I see you have a new video I'm so pleased with it, really I am. I love your choice of patterns and your 'style' of presenting, I even love your relaxed music in the background sometimes. Oh and kuddo's for you too! Having a daughter diagnosed with cancer, it must be vrey frightning! So kuddo's for you 2!
When she was diagnosed it was very difficult, but I’m thankful that we live in Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic is here and very thankful that so many stitchers were praying for her. Faith in God was our rock.
You are so fortunate to have a supportive, comical and endearing husband! My husband was much like that. Your works are so beautiful. You must stitch like a crazy maniac!😉😉😉
This video will have to go on repeat to absorb all the beautiful stitches. I normally don't stitch on the called for linen but your unframed samplers will be changing my ways. Thank you as always for the joy in stitching.
Wow - relate to everything you say!! Pretty amazing that all these miles apart so many of us feel SO connected and have like minds and same humor. 😂 great job to you both! Very impressive video with all the extras!🎉. I’ve written it down to rewatch this Flosstube when I’m no longer working and can stitch more often,, for reminders on why I’ve so many patterns purchased during these last 2 years of watching you. ❤
I always enjoy visiting with you and seeing what you are doing with your stitching. This time reminded me of a few of my WIPs and I’ve yet to find the right frame for’Oh Joyous Day’ which I stitched as our wedding sampler after 43 years of marriage. Blessings and happy stitching.
Thank you for giving me the OK to start all the things!!!😹. I have been all over the place with my stitching. Ann,Jane and Elizabeth are just gorgeous!! That border on Elizabeth Hunt is beautiful and I will add that to my stash. I wish you could send some of that rain to Wisconsin, we are so dry... Love your flosstubes .😻
Thank you for the flosstube. Bless your husband for getting you started! I’m sitting here rewarding myself because I finished Martha Evans yesterday with a Blackbird small! Loved seeing all your unframed Blackbird's. I agree with the others you need to bite the bullet and frame your own. I always hated framing my cross stitch and had my husband do mine but he wasn’t a real fan of framing either. I watched Kitten Stitcher’s tutorial on framing and decided I’d give it a go. Amazingly I can frame my own pieces now! It does take me time but it’s thrilling to be able to do it myself as I love being able to do stuff when and how I want it. As far as frames, I get mine from Custom Frame solutions. I wait for sales and usually purchase 4 or more at a time. It was scary at first since I felt I was buying blind but to date I’ve bought 17 frames from them and only 2 weren’t what I thought they were going to be. I actually didn’t read all the widths and depths of the frames, lesson learnt. It isn’t that I didn’t like them they were just different than I thought. All the rest were better than I saw on the computer and I’m extremely happy with them. Glad the hurricane was a mild one. Yes, becoming complacent is a problem for us in the south. All the tv hype and it’s a yawn and then the hit comes that one isn’t prepared for because you know, they yelled wolf too many times.
What a supportive husband you have. He does the most awesome editing. I love the still pictures of your beautiful stitching and flosses together. Keep up the good work of encouraging people to stitch.
Oh love you and the professor saltbox. You make my day, love love you and your stitching! Fun to hear how you started and thanks to him we all get to see amazing stitching and a great couple interact❤.lol I started a new one while watching, and be kind by needlework press. That teal colour looks great on you Carol. Omg my husband says same thing, you are making no sense, you were just talking about… see you next time!
Carol, your stitching WIP’s and finishes are just amazing!! So glad that you were spared damage from the hurricane! It will be fun to see your progress on these in 2 weeks!
Just love sitting here stitching/watching your videos.. It's so nice to see what the samplers actually look like.. totally different from the pattern pictures.. I also love Doc Martin!
Enjoyed every minute Carol.. I don’t stitch samplers, but Oh how I love seeing all of your gorgeous talent ❤ I agree with “ start all the things!” Denise
Thank you for another great video. I loved seeing all of your Blackbird Designs unframed pieces. Your Anniversaries of the Heart is absolutely stunning.
I relate to how you use the border as a guide when you stitch. I like to do the border first and then work from there and if it doesn't meet, I will restitch it. Everyone has to do what works for them I guess. I also watch some flosstubers that are not exactly what I would stitch but I enjoy listening to them and seeing what they're working on. One I really enjoy so much as her voice is so lovely is Homespun Hand Made. I also enjoy The Blue Flower as she has short videos, talks about nature and does research to educate us, and she also has adorable dog videos at the end.
Hi Carol. We are on the west coast , west of Tampa. We came through the storm fine, but a lot of flooding around us. Love your videos and you samplers are just gorgeous. I watch your floss tube and look forward to your videos. We also loved Doc Martin. We like Vera also. She is a quirky character..
Just loves your flash to the past of how you came to be n uTube. Love you and Mr Professor. Thank you SOOO very much for sharing and inspiring us. Stay safe.
Great video! Congrats, Professor Saltbox, on the use of still photo insertions! The detail is amazing. Love your videos, Carol. Please keep them coming!❤
Always a great video. Stitch your heart out. Stitching brings me great joy too! Love that you take the time to show your projects and I get to see your amazing projects!
Carol,I’m so glad you have stuck with the floss tube because I just love seeing you and even when I’m sick or having a bad day,YOU cheer me up!Thank you you were the first floss tube I ever watched . Now thanks to you I watch several.💕
So true Carol…it’s all about stitching and having fun…thank you and Mr. Saltbox for a wonderful video…such a treat. I laughed out loud at your collection of readers…I have a lot of them too! I’m so glad you decided to share your stitching journey with us.
Fantastic video as always! Hearing how the Professor supports your work is so sweet! And he does such an amazing job editing these videos. I hope to one day have a cross stitch collection like yours. I can’t wait to see them framed!
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