Saltbox Stitcher [Episode 115] - "The Flag Parade Marches on !!" 

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous work and the information about Zweigart.

So. many beautiful pieces - finished and unfinished!

Thanks for sharing ❤

Can’t wait to see you again at camp! Hugs-Lorraine 🇺🇸

Love that patriotic quilt with the heart I hope to get the pattern.

Bravo!

Thanks Carol. Safe travels !

Carol, it is always such a joy to visit with you!!! I love seeing your stitching and wanna stitches! I would be the same and take way too much stitching with me! Have a fabulous visit with your sister and at Country Sampler! Thanks as always and happy stitching.

Another great video with lots of wonderful stitching. I look forward to seeing you at Stitch Camp.

Loved the video. You have great taste in Patriotic designs. Have a safe trip seeing your sister.

Excellent video presentation

Your little finished pillow is a Plum Street design - it is Peace, Love and Purpose, a design I’ve been eyeing for years… so darn cute.

All your Americana pieces are beautiful!

As one of nine, living near each other is the best. I could not imagine not seeing them so infrequently. Does she share your love of cross stitch? I have not done patriotic stitching yet but just love seeing it. It is still cool in Boston so please send us some warm weather. Have a nice trip.

I love a great patriotic stitch parade! I have several of the same ones in the "waiting to be finished pile"...need a finishing retreat. 😊 Have a fantastic trip!

Have a great time at your retreat! The parade of patriotic was fabulous. I have loads of framing and finishing I need to do too.

Love all your videos!!

Have a great visit with family! At least you have a lot finished, even if not fully finished. Me, I kit stuff up ready to go...then I end up doing something totally different...I only work part-time now, and I'm off for the summer so I hope I am able to get some stitching done! Always love seeing your stuff!

Yesterday was Armed Forces Day! My son retired a year ago after 23 years of US Army service. So proud of him!

I wish there were more Canadian Patriot charts!!

Oh my goodness. So many fabulous pieces. I added way too many patterns to my wish list. I hope you enjoy your time with your sister!

Thank you for a great video. Even though I’m Canadian I love watching your patriotic stitching. And there are some great U.S. patriotic patterns that I’d love to stitch and give away as gifts, but first I need to finish some of my patriotic stitching before Canada Day!

I'm so excited! I'm also going to stitch camp, for the first time and very much looking forward to meeting you and your sister!!

Absolutely wonderful and inspiring - I really should do a bit of finishing myself! Maybe this week ...

I so enjoy watching what you are up too, you always choose such amazing designs to stitch, I am a Patriotic nut, anything with The American Flag on it. I have to say that Your A Grand Old Flag is one of my top ten favorites. If I lived close, I would come and finish for you. Congratulations on all your finished stitching, I am looking forward to seeing them fully finished. I hope your toe heals quickly, love that horse, that Uncle Sam is amazing, perfect finish, will you share how you display your pillows sometime please. Salute to Abigail is beautiful, love all your want to stitch designs. Thank-you for the amazing Patriotic Parade.

Loved your video!

I have stitched a lot of the same red, white and blue things that you have. I have Americano stuff in my bedroom, but like you I have a lot that aren’t fully finished too. Enjoy your time with your sister.

I loved seeing all of your patriotic charts and finishes. I am stitching the Blackbird chart America as I memory piece for my Grandmother whose name was America. She is the only person I have known named that. Have fun on your travels. Janine

Looking forward to meeting you in Wisconsin!! - Sheri

The "beast tree" looks fabulous--love. Every time I see that tree it reminds me of William Morris.

Enjoy your trip! Loved all the Blackbird patriotic. I am planning to stitch the "everybody and their brother" chart too 🤣

I also thought liberty and was very nice also

Enjoyed your channel. Beautiful stitching. We are all like that... Can't stitch it all but want it all. I believe it is called cording for the trim. I would like a house tour of all your beautiful items.❤

I'm one of your Canadian fans...and you're right; we're much quieter about our allegiance to Canada. That said, I enjoyed your talking about the stitching in "Grand Old Flag" -- first the clarification of Weeks "old" linen and Zweigart. I already knew about it but some might not -- and I've used both bases and had no problem with either. And second, that interesting stitch pattern created in both the roof and the walls of the house. I think that would be challenging -- to get it right, that is. One thread off either way and...!!! But the roof rather resembles the colour (and appearance) of the new shingles I had put on my wee house a year ago. Very realistic! Love it! I mean, yes; that tree in the other piece -- and all those wild flowers -- are "beasts" but that house in GOF -- Whoa! I admire your persistence!

Thank you Carol! Love your patriotism and all your stitching! You are a gem and we love you and Mr. Saltbox for providing our entertainment whilst we stitch. Have fun with your sister-sisters are the best!!

have a great visit with your sister!! I'm sure you will have many adventures!!

Enjoy your time with loved ones!

Cording!😊

Patriotic is my favorite stitch, so enjoyed the inspiration!

Fabulous floss tube! Thank you for sharing all your beautiful stitching pieces!

Love all the patriotic pieces. I have done about all you showed except the big ones. I did american eagle and put my husband name and years of service. He retired as Colonel with 29 years in the air force and I framed alot of my pieces. When you showed City stitcher another time. I got it and it hangs on my wall. I decorate my house with red white abd blue. I did home of brave too. My favorite red is 221. Also schoolgirl sampler.

The word you were looking for is “cording”. 😊. I love your Jane Atkinson! And I love ❤️ ❤❤ your patriotic ffo’s and wanna stitches! I would love to find the BBD sewing bird pocket.

Loved your patriotic parade. Love them all. Enjoy your flosstubes. ❤

Have a great time at Stitch Camp! 🪡🩷

Oh my goodness Mr Saltbox is doing a great job on the graphics on your video!!!! Carol you are an enabler I want to stitch it all!

If I could only stitch as fast as I buy patterns! It’s almost shameful to have soooo much and everything is stored away!!! Maybe the designers need to take a break and let me play catch up!!!😂 awesome video!!❤ thank you so much!😊

Hello from NC Carol…the same thing happened to me with the old Weeks linen..I almost trashed it, it was also Tin Roof. I was stitching the Blackbird Design “Strawberry Fields”…I put it down for a short time and came back to it, and finished and had it framed. I love it, but did not like stitching on the old Weeks linen. Please give a big thank you to Mr. Saltbox on the stills…fabulous! The stitching and the beautiful thread colors are so fun to take in slowly. Have fun with your sister, can’t wait to hear about your trip! Love patriotic stitching! God Bless the USA!

Wishing you a wonderful trip and happy stitching.

I love long videos! JS

😂😂😂 she sooo makes you work. Worth it but whew. Great video as always.

Omg…your toe made me hurt thinking about it! That’s when, as my mom would say, enough to make a preacher cuss! 😂 Have fun on your trip!

Can’t wait to finally see you in person! I will be driving and plan on arriving Wednesday afternoon. I’m hoping there may be some antique shops nearby! I have no clue how to pack as we’re already in the low 90s with high humidity!! I’m thinking coastal Mississippi “winter” clothes?! Oh, the word you were searching for was cording, lol. I can’t wait to see what Mr. Saltbox has to offer!

I have enjoyed this soooo much - u r wonderful! I want to do everything that you do, but alas, I am so old I fear I won’t last long enough 😂😅-keep going on for all of us old sisters😊 I love you and you bring joy to my life❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❤️♥️❤️♥️

I love your stitching and both you and your husband are way too funny. Love the interaction between the two of you!

Take two projects with you. Enjoy your trip!

So happy when I watch your channel! You're the best 😊 have a terrific time! Blessings 🌟

Oh Carol, so enjoyed while I stitched. Have fun with your Sister at Retreat. 😊

I sat down to stitch (I thought on a sampler) and what to my wandering eyes should appear but Betsy Ross by Little House. It was the perfect thing to stitch during your video! Thanks for the patriotic parade.

Always love your videos, Carol! Your hair always looks amazing!! Ps. Mr. Saltbox can you please make us "O Tannenbaum!" BOX FOR THE cross stitch design by Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle and Thread. 🎉 🧵🪡✂️❤️☕️ so much love to y’all from Clemson, SC ❤

Laughing aloud listening to the episode. Favorite quotes: „Nothing wrong with being fatter.“ (Talking about threads, I think);“what’s your name?“ (jokingly covering up forgetting Hubby Saltbox‘ name; „Thank you for listening“ (before starting the patriotic section to the Canadian and other international subscribers).

I will also have too many things with me at Country Sampler, but that's how I roll. See you next week and safe travels!

Another great episode and funny, you’ve mentioned the Flag-„thingy“; I’ve lived in Canada for 15years, in the USA for 10 and as a German (now living back home - unfortunately 😢), I totally admire the patriotism and American pride! In Germany there are not one flag-design for cross-stitch and matter of fact, National Pride is here considered with being a Nazi and flags are barely displayed! (Since I have children in Canada and in the USA - I proudly stitch patriotic designs ….and despite me, missing my kids, I thank God daily, that they live in a free country! 💞

Surprise, surprise, surprise, you quoted Gomer Pyle!! Lol. Wish there was talk flosstube. I could say yes that's plum street or that's called cording. I can see why the finishing gets put away after you pulled out all those kitted projects. Well golly❤❤❤

Thanks for the Flag Parade! With Memorial Day right around the bend (yikes!), I am ready for some patriotic stitching! Have a great trip!

Carol, I look forward to your floss tubes. You are delightful!!! I’m stitching Patriotic now, Teresa Kogut’s “ Land That I Love”! It’s a beauty!

Morning Carol wonderful to see your progress on the WIPS. Enjoy your time away with your sister. Happy stitching

Enjoyed. Im excited to look at saltbox woodwork. Thanks

I spotted Sophia Neal's chart in your opening, and it made my day!! 💕💕💕 Thank you, Carol! I'm so happy that you will be stitching Sophia's sampler. And yes, I'm in the north - North Yorkshire! 🥰

Carol, I could get lost in your Kitted Project for DAYS!!! So much fun to see all the joy that lies ahead. I have always been pretty much a monogamous stiticher but I am thinking if someone (hint, hint) would start a BBD rotation, I might be able to allow myself 3 or 4 WiPs at a time so I could get all the Blackbird projects started/finished while I'm still here! I hope you have a wonderful, safe trip and a great adventure at Stitch Camp and visiting with your family. I will certainly miss you while you are gone! xoxoxo P.S. I will certainly be checking out Prof.Saltbox's RU-vid channel!!

You really make me want to start a Hawk Run Hallow piece and His Eye is on the Sparrow!

Had to rip out 3 hrs worth of stitching, left out a letter in the alphabet. Didnt see until I stitch whole alphabet. Your "visit" cheered me up.Enjoy your trip!

Cording!😊 made with a cording tool.

I feel your pain,Carol. I have so much kitted up and feel that I won’t get to them. I feel frustrated and overwhelmed sometimes. Everything you showed is lovely. Have a great time visiting with family.

So much inspiration! I love seeing all of the patriotic pieces. I don't care how many times you show them.

I'm so glad to see your new video today, Carol! Always a happy stitching time while I get caught up with your news! Beautiful pieces and now you are taking time for smalls. Maybe you can get them done!😅 Thank you for bringing such inspiration to the rest of us!

Sweet pieces Carol…..🇺🇸 Never tire of stitching 🧵 Patriotic…🇺🇸 FYI The Pin Keep is on Etsy & very helpful in getting what one wants. I’m surprised you haven’t stitched “ The Pledge of Allegiance “ by The Pin Keep ..it’s really lovely. Have a great trip … Looking forward to mr Saltbox new floss tube :-)) Blessings…

Carol, you are a hoot and a half! Love your sense of humor, but mostly I am in awe of your talent; such a gifted stitcher. And your pattern choices are everything I am drawn to. Also, you looked like a queen flashing that fan! Just sayin.

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Have fun at Country Sampler!!! We have a graduation so I couldn’t go this year. I will have fomo regarding Brenda’s project☺️ loved seeing all of your patriotic stitching!!! Connie from Iowa

I love a parade, especially patriotic!!😻. Have a great time at Country Sampler but bring your fan because it was 89 degrees last Saturday!!!

Thank you so much for your time Carol and for showing us all of your wonderful stitching. I hope you have a wonderful time with your sister and at stitch camp. Love and blessings xx

I have done the Blackbird Design withe the flag on a box form husband Was fun to paint and put together

I did not know that counts of linen fabric have names, that is so cool! So I looked up 46ct Bergen and 56ct White Kingston. Thanks for the info! Also I agree I like to take my time and “slow poke” lol 😂 and when working on higher counts like 40,46,56 you’ll be stitching for hours then look at it as a whole and think “hmmm where’d the time go?”

I always love to see your sewing, patterns and stash. I know nothing about woodwork but will give Mr Saltbox a watch. I don’t know why he hasn’t framed all those beautiful small samplers 🤔. Thanks for sharing another interesting video.

Sorry about you're toe. I've done the same thing before. You talk just fine and you are a wonderful part of the FT community.😊

I will see you in Spring Green!

Did not know about the difference in linen! I must use every kind but Zweigart. No wonder it’s not fun. Very challenging but NOT fun. Thanks for the lesson!

🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️ LOVE this video, Carol & Mr Saltbox! Have fun & prayers for safe travels 🙏🏼

Your Jane Atkinson is so beautiful, I love seeing your progress, even if it’s only a few stitches. I’m always impressed by how much you get done. I’m doing something that is sooo tedious but forcing myself to keep moving on it as it will be beautiful when/if I’m ever finished. Hope you have a wonderful time with your sister always nice to spend time with family especially if they share an interest.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and stitching. ❤

Sorry about the toe! I love all the patriotic stitches. My fav!

I prefer Zweigart, the old Weeks to me has a weird weave on the lower counts for me. Agree, you need to finish those soon. I stopped the video & subscribed to Mr. Saltbox :) Great Flag Parade! TY

Love your channel. In case someone hasn't beaten me to it, zweigert linen salvage is different to signify the count it is. Thanks for sharing all your stitching!

Never!!! Too long! Safe trip, looking forward to your return. Thanks for the peek at Saltbox Woodworks🙂🌷

Love your patriotic parade! Don't be so hard on yourself, Carol, about all the projects you want to stitch but haven't yet. We do have to sleep, prepare meals, keep our house somewhat clean, have time with family and friends, and in your case, work at your quilting business. There is only so much time in the day! Have so much fun with your sister. How fun that you share the love of stitching.

Thank you for your wonderful video sharing everything beautiful ♥️

I always love your videos. I’m currently working on a monochromatic project called “Thankfulness” (Diane Arthurs - Imaginating [2004]). I’m loving it, but you’ve got me wanting to stitch all the good ol’ U.S.A. stuff now. I’ve got a bunch of it kitted up. Now I just need four to six extra hands and about 50 more years added to my life! LOL! Travel safely, enjoy your sister time (my sis and I are besties, so I know), and happy stitching!! ❤

Maybe you could “Finish with a Friend” and that friend could help AND learn? Oh yeah I’m that friend! LOL 😂 🤣

Oh, Carol! You speak just fine! I think the word you were looking for was cording. Thank you for showing previous finishes! Lovely! I love Blackbird Designs! Praying you have safe travels and much fun! Blessings!

I think I'm going to start the big blue house. I have Katie strachan's conversion. I also want to do Happy Birthday America.