Flosstube #77--Two Finishes, Progress on my Projects, and How to Untwist Your Thread.

I show two finishes and the progress on my current Stitching Pieces. And talk a little bit about how I untwist my thread, and how I remove thread residue after unpicking stitches.

@Handworkmaniac on Instagram (Brenda)
LNS: The Craft Center of Fine Stitchery in Salt Lake City

Project Cards from SWardDesigns on Etsy.
Project Bags from “The Brass Button Shop”, “Jordys Handmade”, and “Studio88west”
Haul Patterns from “Cherry Hill Stitchery”

Projects on the Wall (See Video #74):
1. My Hearts by Ute Senkel-Weinberg
2. Past and Present by Rosewood Manor
3. Linen & Threads 2020 SAL by Fox & Rabbit (Linen & Threads)
4. Mary Wigham by Needleprint
5. English Cottage Garden Sampler by Teresa Wentzler
6. Evening in the Park by Chatelaine
7. Church on the Hill by Sampler Company
8. Stand Ye In Holy Places by Yvette S. Ungricht
9. Pretty in Pink Etui by Louise Henderson
10. Namesake Sampler by My Big Toe

Finishes:
--Kringles by Little House Needleworks. 2 over 2 on Stormy Night 32 ct evenweave. Called for overdyed cottons.
--Taking it E-Sea by Silver Creek Samplers. 2 over 2 on 32 ct Antique Ivory Linen. Overdyed cottons from my stash.

WIPs (Works In Progress):
--Peaceable Kingdom by Catherine Theron. A class piece kit.
--Band of Roses 1845 by Cross Stitch Antiques. 40 ct Lakeside “maritime white” linen. Called for DMC threads except I subbed Au Ver A Soie 1416 for the dark blue (DMC 823).
--Lost No More. Dimensions Kit. Using the kit fabric and the kit threads.
--Huckleberry Farm by The Blue Flower. 1 over 2 on “Elegance” by Silkweaver. Overdyed cottons from my stash.
--Disneyland by Neni Designs (etsy), 1 over 2 on 40 ct Dwarf Linen. DMC threads, changed some of the colors that are used a lot to overdyed Glorianna silks.
--Four Seasons (mini version) by Heaven and Earth Designs. 1 over 1 on 25 ct evenweave.
--BeachComber by Carolyn Manning Designs. 1 over 1 on 25 ct off-white evenweave Lugana. Called for DMC
--The New Normal by Long Dog Samplers. 1 over 2 on 40 ct white linen. Sulky 12 wt threads used: 1188, 1270, 0169, 1115, 1173, 1229, 1232, 1190, 1332, 1047, (new green is 1177).
--Day and Night by Long Dog Samplers. 40 ct PTP “valor” linen. Called for DMC, 1 over 2.
--Shine On. Out of the Quilt book “Bonnie & Camille Quilt Bee”. It is a quilt book with one cross stitch pattern at the back which is a cross stitch version of the quilt. I purchased my book from the Fat Quarter Shop website. It calls for Cosmo thread, but I converted it to Sulky 12wt thread: 1188, 1115, 1225, 1825, 1510, 1046, 1045, 1293, 1239, 1066, 1001
--Hoity Toity by Long Dog Samplers. 1 over 2 on 40 ct linen. Using Missus Sedas silk conversion pack she sells for this piece. Her silks are gorgeous and I am using most of them, although I have changed a few colors so far, and changed some to a different symbol. And may change more as I get to them: Glorianna Crimson (instead of Missus Sedas 26 (DMC 3830)), Missus Sedas 10 (instead of Missus Sedas 9 (DMC 420)), Au ver a Soie 2134 (instead of Missus Sedas 27 (DMC 645)), Glorianna Antique Gold (instead of Missus Sedas 30 (DMC 729)), Glorianna Fawn (instead of Missus Sedas 40 (DMC 642)), Silk N Colors "Nan's Mulberry" (instead of Missus Sedas 10 (DMC 3722)), Glorianna Cranberry (instead of Missus Sedas 28 (DMC 3858)), Missus Sedas 30 (instead of Missus Sedas 32 (DMC 676))—Sometimes, Missus Sedas 10 (instead of Missus Sedas 18 (DMC 3829))—Sometimes

[reneewilliams]

As I was watching your floss tube I was thinking how awesome you have the pattern & info clearly placed for us to see, so many times watching other flosstubes I miss the name of pattern or designer & have to go back and listen again. So kudos to Andrew! It was super helpful. All your stitching is beautiful but Lost no More is my favorite.

[connieverbeck]

Love seeing Kringle completed. I had to restart it. I did most of the building, then went back to fill in the rooms. Stitch count way off. So with the new start I am completing each room as I go. Started bottom left and have the first room done. Almost done with doorway. So enjoying it!!

I simply couldn’t understand how you can be so prolific in your stitching. Then had a lightbulb moment. Her hubby does all the housework, laundry, cooking and yard work!! LOL. Love your posts. Thx.

[cococrossstitcher]

Your stitching projects are beautiful and thank you for the tip about the thread!! Love your Kringles finish !!
It was great to have your stitching company again today !!

[cheryllamming]

Brenda your work is just beautiful & I so look forward to seeing your videos with your finishes, WIP’s & your plans & all the little tips you give us
May I say also you are a delight to listen to. You have the most soothing & calming voice 😘

[sharonfallon]

Brenda, your stitching is beautiful! I always look forward to your videos! They are the best!

[elizabethford]

I was going to save this video to watch next week while I'm in the hospital with my 11yo daughter, getting a 5 Day EEG. But I needed something happy and calm to occupy my mind while I try to not super focus on next week.

[lorettahenderson]

Brenda, how beautiful is Kringles...Lost no More is a great stitch...all of your whips are such a joy to watch as you progress...Happy Easter to you and your family❣️

[scottydog]

Love your beach piece. Pretty colors.

[flowerandlinen]

Another lovely video. I forgot I started day and night too. Completely forgot until I saw yours. Have fun.

[kathyharris]

Beautiful stitching on Kringle. Loved seeing it.

[bbominara]

Wow your works are breathtaking! I mostly work on 14-18count aida and I can't believe you work on 40count linen fabric. I can't imagine how hard it will be but I really want to try them on linen fabric. I love the cozyness color, texture from linen fabric! Thanks for inspiring me Brenda 💜

[betsykleger]

I agree with Jenny: you can TOTALLY finish Hoity Toity in April!!!

[karinmonnich]

Love your 2 finishes and all your wips. Happy stitching!

[clarec]

Congratulations on your beautiful stitching finishes, especially your ‘ Kringles’. Must get back to stitching mine. Blessings and happy stitching.

[tinajensen]

You amaze me. So many big projects and you have finishes on those big projects. 🙌 Love your Kringles finish and Lost No More WIP. I wish I could find it to buy. Great job 👏. You must never lose your 🧵 stitching mojo.

[jenniferleece]

I love watching your videos. Your projects are all beautiful and I like to see the progress you make each video. I always look for your fun every day calendar to see if you have changed it to the right day for your video. I am stitching this now. Thank you. 😊

[jguidry]

Gorgeous projects! Congrats on your finish. I love Kringles. 😍

[jokeboonstra]

I love what you did on those books. I am from the Netherlands and love walking along the canals of Amsterdam!

[melpatton]

Hi Brenda. U amaze me with how much stitching u get done. Yr projects and finishes are gorgeous. I bought Kringle's the same time as u....u enabled me but haven't started yet. Seeing yes makes me want to start. Take care hun. Have a great week and catch you again soon. Xxx

[lindaglover]

Hi Brenda, finishes great. Lovely bags also.