Flosstube #61 ~ Cross Stitch, Warm Spring Days and a Few Quilts

Hello Stitchy Friends!
I hope you've had a wonderful two weeks since we've last chatted! Grab your stitching/quilting, a beverage of choice and lets catch up!

Instagram ~ @pumpkinhollowquilts

Cross Stitch Projects Shown ~
Liberty's Welcome by Plum Street Samplers - Stitched on 36 count Heartland by PTP with the called for DMC Threads..except the house which is done in DMC 648. 1 over 2.
Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings - Stitched on 40 count Vintage Country Mocha with the various DMC Threads. 1 over 2.
The Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom by Notforgotten Farm - Stitched on 36 count Creek Bed Brown with the called for DMC Threads. 1 over 2.
Ann Priest 1841 by the Scarlett House - Stitched on 36 count Carmel by Saraphim Fabrics with the called for Threads. 1 over 2.
In Full Glory by Blackbird Designs - Stitched on 30 count Sunflower Seeds with the called for threads, except I substituted GAST Ruby Slippers for the red.

Cross Stitch Finished Shown ~
Feast of Friendship by Blackbird Designs - Stitched on 36 count Heartland by PTP with various threads. I substituted GAST Freedom and Midnight for the blue in the house. 1 over 2.
Grey House by Threadwork Primitives - Stitched on 32 count Light Cappuccino with the called for DMC Threads. 2 over 2.

Quilts Shown ~

Block of the Months ~
Temecula Quilt Album by Temecula Quilt Co - Month 5
Forever More by Heartspun Quilts - Month 4
Civil War Tribute Quilt
Mini Monday Sewing Bee by Temecula Quilt Co - March Blocks

SAL ~

I think that is everything! If I have forgotten anything, please let me know!

Happy Stitching
Olivia
xx

[scottydog]

Wow, Regina is really a sweetheart. She knows your love of the Civil War and was so generous.
So so nice. You will enjoy every block.

[davettepittman]

I am so excited for you that you honored your grandmother but still got the civil war quilt patterns and fabric! If that was a gift, your grandmother did you a marvelous favor!! ❤️ The generosity of your giver brought tears to my ears!! (Well, that was an auto-corrupt error I left in for your entertainment. It brought tears to my eyes.)

[angela.g]

I am so happy for you Olivia! The quilt couldn’t have found a more gracious home. Anyone can definitely see how much it will be loved. ❤️

[candrasowder]

Was just at Gettysburg last weekend! Take the 2 hour bus tour...it orients you to what you are seeing where, and then go back and drive through. It is quite a town. The national cemetary is amazing. Walk the town and read the windows with stories of what happened at the homes that were standing. Give yourself 2 or 3 days. How generous of her to give you such a wonderful gift!

[lynettedalton-stitchinmyst]

you are the sweetest. i loved seeing your excitement over the civil war tribute quilt. cannot wait to see your progress. i am a civil war buff also, having ancestors on both sides of the conflict. bless regina

[lisaanderson]

Ohhhh bless your heart❣ You are sooo deserving of your new civil war quilt❣ You have shown such sheer passion for your work then sharing with your videos, thank you so very much❣ Enjoy❣

[carolrw]

Olivia, your enthusiasm and sheer joy for the Civil War quilt was amazing to watch! I totally get it as I too, am a Civil War buff. My great great grandfather Charles was a Union soldier and I inherited all of the letters that he wrote to his wife Deborah plus his 1864 diary and Bible. He was at the Battle of the Wilderness, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Appomattox. A few years ago I got to visit those battlefields and I truly think I could feel his presence there. I stood in trenches where I imagined him to be and what he described in his letters. He was at the surrender at Appomattox and that was thrilling! I’ve been to Gettysburg and you can definitely feel “something“ there that I’ve never felt before. My husband was quite overcome with a tremendous sadness That he never felt anywhere else. I too have a Civil War quilt in progress, It’s the 150th anniversary of the Civil War by Barbara Brackman her “Civil War sampler” quilt. Can’t wait to see your start in the fall and will look forward to all the updates!

[kimhill]

I'm watching this video as a back episode a year later but I am so excited for you that you received such an honored gift! I too am a huge Civil War lover and being from Maryland I have been to Antietam and Gettysburg battlefields many many times. They are two of my very favorite places in the world. I cant wait to follow your progress as you stitch this beauty!

[darleneingeorgia]

Oh Olivia, I have that series of BOTM too. The model I saw took my breath away! I haven’t finished all the blocks but it is funny you would share this, as my mind has been on getting the kit back out to finish. Here is to us “getting it done” as soon as we can. What a special gift from the lady that sent it to you, a real treasure.

[lindabiggerstaff]

My husband loves watching your Flosstube with me! Especially the quilting

[juliamoore]

Favorite part..seeing how happy and excited you are about receiving the wonderful, generous gift that Regina gifted you!

[barbarashires]

I always enjoy your videos, but this one was so special to see your excitement about the civil war quilt! I’m anxious to watch you make it this fall. And what an incredible story of how you came to get the pattern and fabric, such a wonderful gift from a viewer!!

[carollin]

What a wonderful gift gave to you...you deserve it and she knew how much you would love it...so happy for you...love all of your quilting projects.

[susanz]

Can't wait to watch you stitch on the Civil War quilt. What a wonderful gift!

[mariayoung]

So happy u got your quilt kit. What a generous person. I enjoy seeing all your projects. So pretty.

[deanalenkner]

You are such a dear!!! What a wonderful wonderful gifting from Regina. So happy for you - Deana

[karenkraus]

Oh that Civil War quilt! I can’t wait until you get started on this quilt. Love that you are getting the opportunity to make it.

[sherrygary]

Kudos to Regina for your wonderful gift. I too am a history buff. Mostly Revolutionary and Civil war. My goal some day it to make a Burgoyne Surrounded quilt. Regina, you are a very giving person, as all quilters are. What a wonderful gift box for Olivia.

[debbierice]

Oh you lucky girl. Civil War Quilt will be absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait for you to finish this wonderful quilt. Your friend is such a giving person. Seeing all the fabric makes me want to do a quilt now.

[debbieweigle]

Another fabulous video. I just love how excited you are by the Civil War quilt. So happy for you. See you in 2, weeks!!