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May I ask where you found these pretty patterns?

Hey Olivia! I’m trying to understand when you folded it around the back and then you sewed it up to the side. Did you take a pair of scissors and cut all the way up to side after it was sewn and then freeze the edges? I want to try sewing them as you did instead of gluing the back and I’m beginning to cute and my palms are sweating 🤣🤣🤣

High Olivia! Just discovered you. so I made my first bookmark couple months ago and I took a thin sturdy cut it to size placed it on the back and then I had sewn another piece of Aida on the back over the plastic and it turned out great. I also frayed the edges and the bookmark is nice and stiff. Sturdy doesn’t bend because of the thin plastic. Just thought I’d write in and let you know my experience love the video. Oh, I’m gonna be 60 soon. I’ve been stitching since I was in seventh grade. 🙂

Tip - I left a cross stitch in the front pocket of an airplane - NEVER AGAIN!

The “Fold Over Finish” is the PERFECT solution to my question of how to finish the back of the bookmarks I’m making for my brother and sister in law. Thank you so much!

Happy belated birthday 🎉 Always love to see all your projects, they are all beautiful 😍

Happy belated birthday! I'm planning the same thing with a pattern where I don't like the alfabet. Found myself a quote I love and will just add that in instead!

Congrats on the lady and the unicorn progress! I saw stitching Fae ordered cedar river linen in the exact color modeling of the sienna or red background color which now makes this project super interesting to me!

Yay- a WIP parade!!! That was fun and hard to pick a favorite : ) I had not seen the Doreen Jones Take me to the Sea before- oh my, that one is going on my list! Thank you for taking the time to prep, film and share. I enjoyed it very much!

The red and green Aida would make great little ornaments as gifts, stitched in white ❄

Great WIP parade-love the variety of your projects and how you are experiencing new fabrics etc. I saw where the owner of Scarlet Quince is retiring. So if you need more of the "Lady and the Unicorn" patterns, make sure you get them before she closes up. With the musty fabric, you may try soaking them for a few minutes with just a drop or 2 of Dawn, rinse carefully and lay them in the sun. Since they aren't dyed fabric you don't need to worry about fading. You may need to repeat.

Hi Liv! Your enthusiasm is contagious! 😊

Hi Liv❤ always happy to see you❣

Place the cloth in a plastic (zip lock) with dryer sheets.

I really enjoyed the different patterns. Love the colors of the pastels. I have been to my reuse center too and donated some items that I just wasn’t going to finish. It was a great experience.

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The May Morris pattern is gorgeous! I looked up the seller & I want to buy just about every single pattern! It’s going to be hard to settle for just a few.

Great ideas!

Great tips. Thanks

I use a thread cutter pendant as a work around for my scissors. Also my travel stitching case (made from a travel jewelry case) is a must. It contains everything I need. Even a collapsible ort jar 😊. I also like using floss drops.

TSA will not throw away your scissors if you carry the correct ones. The blade cannot be longer than 1". The three inch is for the full length of the scissors. I have traveled for years all over and have never had my scissors taken away. I use a neck light. I carry a floss bed that folds into a box tray while in use. I prep my floss at the beginning of every project. I use scroll bars at home but on a plane I use a 5" hoop. Small but still holds the fabric, I also hoop before getting on the plane nothing worse than trying to hoop in a confined area. I rarely have a small project so I use magnets to control the fabric and I make a copy of the area that I will be stitching on.

I’ve found that stitching on 7 ct. (Klostern) or 10 ct. Tula to work well for me. Easy to see! These fabrics make the large, primitive Santas by Shepherds Bush

This was great Olivia! I'm the driver now that I'm a widow, but I was the driver when my husband was alive because he drove for work. I do love monochromatic and did three last year!

Thank you so much for sharing your tips. Will definitely prepare my floss as you recommend - great idea! 🪡

Great video!

Great tips! I picked up a couple of new ideas. Thank you!

You really shared some special pieces! That’s a very special keepsake from your MIL, so glad you have it. I really enjoyed your video and all you shared- especially your philosophy. ❤ And really genius floss storage with the numbered card rather than the bag!

Great tips! Good idea with the project bag since those are rather see through also for our friends at the TSA😉

Great ideas. I do all of these. I use a neck light rather than a clip on. Works for me. I also made needle minders with flat beads. Put the needle in the whole. Double protection. Works great.

great ideas!

Great recommendations. I like the floss prep idea 💡 ❤

New subscriber! I travel frequently… your tips are spot on!! Great video!

Olivia Just saw your channel and so enjoyed it, thank you for showing your stitchy spot and favorite traveling tools. Such great information. I am at retirement age and just got back into cross stitching. So many things are available now. What ott light did you purchase and do you need magnification? If so what do you use? Looking forward to watching all your other videos and more to come hopefully! Thank you!

Some great suggestions. Only thing I’d add (for those with sore eyes 😂) would be some sort of portable magnification. I travel a ton but usually only stitch in my hotel room. I need those little clip on magnification glasses 😑 and definitely better lighting. ❤

Great ideas. What size bag do you recommend

Thank you. Great suggestions.

Hi Olivia! Im so sorry for your loss. I just found you and have gone back and watched all your videos. You are great at this. I’m in Dallas too! Creative Stitches is 10 minutes away from me. The ladies in there are so nice. Next time I’m in Denton I’ll be going to Thistle. Another craft resale place is called Pegasus Creative Reuse in Tyler Station. They have all kinds of craft supplies.

Wow. The Lady and the Unicorn is stunning! Thank you for showing the whole thing.

Thanks for the update and I agree - I cross stitch because it helps me to recharge and I buy supplies for the same reason. I stitch what I want when I want (and do the cross stitch games that help me see progress, without feeling like I have no choice). I've also stated the Durene Jones SAL - it's so pretty! Thoughts for your whole family as you work through the grieving process. What a treasure to find her early stitching!

I really enjoy your message and it resonated with me. Great idea for creating a space at work for you to get recharged. So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Trying to prepare myself for the inevitable with my mom, with not much time left. Thanks for sharing your story and your journey! I need to go grab a beer now!

So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Wonderful to have a project of hers. Thank you for the flash storage method. I kind of do some thing like that but not quite. But yours looks like it works pretty well. Been watching since your first video. can’t wait to see the next six months.

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How awesome to have a piece of stitching from your MIL! I love it! You + cross stitch = strength! The bees are adorable! Thanks for sharing your cool floss storage system!

I love your stitching philosophy. Happy stitching. Great to see you again.

So sorry for your loss. What a sweet memento to have from her. ❤

Olivia, my sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your mother-in-law. You are a joy to watch! I say spend a little money if it makes you happy. 😊 I also love stitching on even weave. Happy stitching. 😊

So sorry about your mother-in-law. So happy you have a piece of her work to bring you joy. I call my stitching my therapy. The Caron threads are beautiful. You might look at Quaker designs, Primrose cottage has some really cute ones and I thought of Ink Circles. She has some great patterns.

I was thinking of you where is Olivia, so glad to see you. Happy New Year!

It’s cracking me up how we are so on the same page- abandoning no buy and stopping the gilmoreisms sal. I’m sorry to hear about your mother in law. I’m so glad you have such a special stitch to remember her. It is gold! Also, glad you are longlivthestitcher again! It’s too good of a name not to use 😂