FlossTube #11 January 4, 2025 Happy New Year!

Hello! Welcome to episode #11 of Comfort Stitching. In this video I share a very special finish, give you updates on my current WIPS, new starts, haul, SALs, and some plans. I conclude with an Irish Blessing for the new year.

Music: "Serenade of Dusty Trails" by River Foxcroft. Sourced from Epidemic Sound.

Connect with me on Instagram: @jaxx444

Mentions:
Renee' on Instagram @prairiestitcher515
Celeste @CelesteCreates

Current Projects:
"Light" by Barbara Ana. A free download via the link to her ko-fi shop from Barbara Ana's Instagram page. @barbaraanadesigns
"Antoinette 1894-1896" by European Reproduction Samplers.
"The Beatrix Potter Quaker Sampler" by Stitchy Box.
Barbara Ana "The Four Seasons" Stitch-a-long (SAL) with me and Sarah @sewmesarah The hashtag we are using is #ba4seasonssal if you want to share progress photos on Instagram. Please also tag Sarah and I so we'll be sure to see your posts! I am @jaxx444 and Sarah is @sewmesarah on Instagram.

If you'd like to participate in the La-D-Da "once Stitch at a Time" SAL, please join the "Across the Pond Stitch and Chat" Facebook group. The guidelines and monthly assignments are posted there. You might also enjoy the monthly Zoom calls. You will need to be a member of the FB group to find out about, and register for, those calls.

The big finish: "Bridget Power 1840" by Gigi R. My version was stitched on 40ct "Up in the Attic" linen by Fox and Rabbit with mostly the called for DMC flosses. The chart is available from a variety of online and local retailers.

"Vintage French Needlework, 300 Authentic Cross Stitch Patterns" book, by Veronique Maillard. Available at a variety of online shops.

Thank you so very much for watching and for your continued support!
Many Blessings,
Jackie

[BellatrexLestrange]

Bridget is truly spectacular. I felt your tears (which surprised me). Bridget is pleased. I can almost see her clapping and holding her hands to her chest and beaming. Lovely

[lesleyperry]

Bridget took my breath away, many congratulations Jackie. I love how you have made her your own and all your research is facinating. I am looking forward to viewing your previous F/Ts. 🎉👏💕

[stitchingbythemoon]

Bridget is amazing! Love your changes, especially the Sacred Heart of Jesus. ❤️ Congratulations on such a fabulous finish!!

[karendavis-macon]

Oh, your Bridget is soooo beautiful!! I can’t wait to see her framed. I hope some day you will find her! I am also a breast cancer survivor ; since 2003-2004. You are exactly right; it’s 98% how you speak and approach this disease. I had great family support and a great Doctor and the power of prayer! Our bodies were meant to heal themselves with the right herbal remedies; as I am researching ! Thank you for sharing ! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERYDAY IN 2025!!

[suzielambert]

Happy New Year and many to follow. Your journey and finish on Bridget has been amazing and awesome to follow. I’m sure when framed she will hang proudly in your home. Enjoy your upcoming retreat. Have a great time and Happy Stitching 🌸💞🌸

[kathiep.]

I love anything Beatrix Potter so thanks for bringing that information out about your Quaker! And I think we all know the feeling of finally finishing a piece we've been working on with all our heart. You almost hate to put the last stitch in cuz now you're done. But on to the next!!

[sarah_out_of_office]

I am definitely sitting here applauding your beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your journey on this project. Best wishes for 2025

[donnaboyd]

Happy New Year Jackie! I can't believe Bridget is finished. She is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on your accomplishment. I enjoyed your video and can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for you and your stitching.❤

[marygorden]

Oh my gosh, Bridget is gorgeous! I’m sure she is who hugged you while you stitched on her sampler. There’s a fine veil between here and there! 💕🩷 That sampler may be the most beautiful thing that she ever made! So, yes, she is letting you know how much she loves being remembered and cherished! I wonder if she was a rare Irish girl of means? Her work is extraordinary! Congratulations on your finish! Until I visited Ireland, I didn’t realize Saint Brigid was so important there. You may want to look into the brigid cross made of natural materials from Ireland. I picked one up while there as well. At least two of my great grandmothers are named Bridget. They were both from Ireland. Thank you for this very interesting description of your sampler. I’m Catholic, and I’m tempted to stitch her now. Thank you!

[rysiamccallum]

That Bridget finish ! ❤Take a bow ... so happy you could hear me applauding ... 😊... great video as always ❤

[KathyKelly-mhpc]

I love your WIPs as well as your big finish of Bridget Power! A true masterpiece!

[laurieboldis]

Spectacular Bridget Powers. Well done Jackie! Work of a lifetime❤️

[OllieandMay]

👏👏👏 Absolutely Stunning Jackie… The Beatrix Potter Quaker sampler is Lovely and the Colours you have chosen are Gorgeous 😍.Happy 2025 ❤

[angelareedy]

Your love of needlework is so inspirational! Thank you for doing what you do. Best wishes for a fun filled and productive 2025! ❤

[lindioverton]

I have enjoyed your journey with Bridget so it is nice to see your beautiful finish of her sampler. Thank you for sharing.
Also thanks for the shout out to Arrow Rock. I'm on the board of the Friends of Arrow Rock so I'm glad to hear you had a great experience when you visited over the holidays.

[pamelamontgomery]

What an absolutely beautiful, beautiful sampler. Your stitching is gorgeous. I am fascinated with your personal story of her. You said that you started her on March 17th. That is St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick is an Irish saint in the Catholic Church. It is very significant that you started her on St. Patrick's feast day and ended on Christmas Day! The sampler is just breathtakingly beautiful! I would say Bridgett is quite pleased with your work!!! What a blessing!

[susanreamy]

I enjoyed this video so much Jackie. Thank-you for sharing your work and your thoughts. I look forward to meeting you, and Bridget, in Phoenix. ❣

[anelaborateruse]

Such an accomplishment. I didn’t clap I bowed. I’m proud of you - I’m proud of Bridget. Thank you for you videos - squeeze to Archie.

[CC-stqc]

Your finish is beautiful and I've enjoyed your journey with Bridget. Did you notice you started this sampler on March 17th (St. Patricks Day, Irish holiday and finished it on a religious holiday, Christmas. It was meant to be!

[donnamckinney]

It's always a treat to watch one of your videos. I stitched the Beatrix Potter sampler 15 years ago or so. It was an on-line stitch along through a blog where the participants could post their progress. It started as a 1 year thing, but I was on the 2 year plan. I can't remember who was selling the chart, but it was a download. Mine is done with mostly autumnal colors, not monochrome and has lots of personalization for my family. Your finish of Bridget is beautiful and I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on this newest sampler. Have a wonderful time at Sampler Symposium.