FlossTube 11 - Thread Organization for Dimensions Kits | Full Coverage/HAEDs | Mirabilias
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- In this video I walk through several ways I organize my cross stitch threads for my master set of DMC, my Dimensions Gold Collection kits and other kits, and my full coverage / HAED (Heaven and Earth Designs) projects.
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You do NOT talk too much. Fun to watch and very helpful tips and tricks. You are an enabler for sure lol. Time to go find my punches and purchase them. Can't wait for more of your floss tube.
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Thank you for your perfectly timed video content. Last Sunday, I pulled out my stash of greeting cards I have saved for 40 plus years. It was interesting to go through them and I made floss drops out of them. It was nice to read what past loves wrote on the cards. Grandmothers, nieces past lovers. I haven't pulled out my Mom's cards because I lost her recently and just can't go there yet. But, having the drops intertwined with a loved project is really extra special. As far as the "hater" telling you that you talk too much, you are totally right... she is welcomed to scroll on by. I don't know why they make the effort to slam someone for what they are taking time to do to help. You continue to do you... it's who I'm here for. Your quirky sense of humor is just fine and gives no offense so Enjoy yourself.
Thank you for supporting my channel with your kindness!! I’m so sorry you lost your Mom recently, that must be so difficult for you. I love the idea of making floss drops out of memorable greeting cards, it would bring so much more love and joy into your stitching time to see them and use them. I hope you have a blessed week and enjoy as much stitching time as you can. 💕
Very, very sorry for your loss. Moms are VERY special and hard live without. No one is like your mom. You spend so much time with them growing up. They are dear.
I LOVED this video. And no way do you talk too much - it's like listening to a friend talk about something I love!
You are great!!! Love your videos and you do not talk to much! I am enjoying watching you so keep making your videos!
Thank you so much for your tips on how to do the thread drops. I love hearing you talk. Your videos are the BEST.
Thank you so much! Hope you’re having a great stitching week!! 👍😃
AND DONT YOU WORRY, you DID A FINE JOB explaining all your Tips!!!! 🎉💯👏 I thoroughly enjoyed this video!! I don’t usually listen to videos that go on and on repeating themselves, like Talk too much. I Assure you, you were very informative! The Best! thank you gh
Thanks so much for your kind comments! ☺️💕
Talk as much as you want! I love your videos and sense of humour! Great floss storage!
Aww, thank you so much! Happy stitching!! ☺️💕
I love your technique with the dimensions kits. Genius! You don't talk too much. Good grief. I love your sense of humor and all your talking. Please keep it up. ~J
Thank you ☺️💕
Wow, finally a video with valuable info. I like that you put all the info from kits on your thread drops.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Catherine (C or K?). Highway Stitcher Colette referred you for this video. It was excellent. I'm glad you giggled about the feedback. I like listening to you chatting and explaining. I also enjoy your sense of humour. Thank you for filming. Off to watch from #1 now... ⚘️
I’ve come back again to watch since I’ve bought my first Dimensions Gold. I was having a hard time figuring out the symbols, number of threads etc. Your explanation was clear and very helpful. Thanks! 🐨👍
I’m glad you found it helpful! If you get stuck on anything feel free to ask - if I don’t know the answer I’ll find someone who does! I hope you enjoy working on it ☺️💕
Thank you so much for showing this , love your sense of humour.Keep talking love it 😊
Thank you for being so kind!! ☺️💕
Thank you for sharing your organization system…you do not talk to much! I love listening to you..your voice is calming and relaxing to me! Please keep your videos coming!!
Thanks so much for your support! I don’t get offended too easily, critics are everywhere… I just send good thoughts to those who might need to find a little more joy in their lives. 💕
I love listening to you! I feel like I have a stitching buddy. 🤗
Aww, that’s so sweet! Thank you for watching my videos ☺️💕
Hi Catherine, I’ve just found your channel and I love your videos. You do not talk too much 😆. I love your enthusiasm. Please keep being you. Now to watch all your other vids. See you next time, Nicky x
Thank you so much for watching!! ☺️💕
Thank you very much for sharing your organization. It really helped me. I only have one project on floss drops it is a dimension s kit. Your way of labeling them is awesome. Thank you again
See you next time
God bless you
What a smart purchase. Sometimes we forget to look around for items that are not cross stitch specific that can serve just as well, only without the expense. Smart.
I have no place to hang floss drops. Instead, I found the best of both worlds. No winding (I hate that) but no hanging either. It's a floss drop you can wound like a bobbin at Atom Heart Cross stitch.
Fantastic idea!! That does sound like the best of both worlds, and much more portable too 👍🙂
I really enjoyed seeing your thread organization!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Happy stitching!!
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I’m sorry but I couldn’t help laughing at the hand gestures and friends inserts towards the end. 😂😂
Personally stitchy chat and a little life updates doesn’t bother me. I spend hours stitching every day so you bet I’m watching and listening to flosstube while I’m stitching. 🤗
I’m glad you found it entertaining!! As a fellow FlossTuber I’m sure you understand that it’s YOUR channel and YOUR videos, you can talk as much as you want to 😂😉
Happy stitching!! ☺️💕
This is the first video of yours that I've watched. I'm doing my first Dimensions kit and trying to figure out how to organize it. Your info is very helpful. Thank you so much. I found you through Collette, the Highway Stiticher. She did a similar video and credited you for the organizational info. I really enjoyed your video, your manner, goofy sense of humor, and all of that talking! 😂 I'll be watching regularly. I love how you handled the rude comment about talking too much. Ummm, that's what we're here for. I 🤔😆
Thanks for watching, and I’m glad you found some of the info helpful! Colette did a much better and thorough job explaining how she organizes her kits, we all help each other find easier ways of stitching and organizing, that’s why I love the cross stitching community so much ☺️💕
I am so glad that you giggled when that commenter said that you talked too much!
Who says that?
Only a troll trying to get a reaction out of you!! I enjoy your videos soooo much! ❤️
Yes, I don’t take things too seriously - I wish the commenter well, send good thoughts their way, and hope they find some joy in life. Life is too precious ☺️💕. Thanks so much for the kind comment, I’m glad you are enjoying my channel!!
Thanks for your tutorial! I find sorting dimensions thread and organizing them to be a pain. I've avoided using floss drops because I thought I would have to unloop all the threads to get one strand off the drop. I didn't know that you could slide one strand off while all the threads are still on the floss drop. Thanks for the tip. Wow! People can be so rude! Why are you watching flosstube if you don't want to hear people talk? I found that when I started making videos. I had one person ask me if I could change my accent because they thought it was annoying! I didn't know I even had an accent. 😂😂 Keep being you and ignore the nasties out there!
Change your accent??! 😂😂. That wins the prize for most ridiculous comment for sure!! I don’t worry too much about the critics, I expect it from time to time and I’m fully prepared to have a little fun with it. 😉
I had the same thought as you about floss drops until someone showed in a video that they pre-cut their threads - total game changer for me.
I’ve been DREAMING of your Mill Hill Christmas Village since your recent video… 😍 like I need another start… 🤣
Thank you! I have procrastinated on a Demensions kit because the key is a such a head scratcher. Lots of good ideas!
I hope you don’t give up, Dimensions kits are so beautiful! 💕
Very helpful video. As I'm watching you talk about Dimensions kits I am working on that chickadee one. I really like the tip you gave about the hole puch above the spot in the thread. I will do that. I got it for Xmas and have only been stitching for a short time. It is quite overwheming to change colors so much. I have the newer version without the bundles. One symbol had a blend of 2 strands of 2 threads. I did a lot of those before I realized it's 2 of each thread instead of one. I figure once I get done and see that the lacking threads are noticeable I will redo. At least I didn't do too many stitches in that symbol so I can easily redo it. I don't think you talk a lot. I like your flosstube so please keep talking. You really are interesting to listen to. Thanks for your smart tips. Much apppreciated.
Thank you for the nice comment! So glad to hear you are working on Chickadees and Lilacs, I really love that one 💕 You might find when you’re done that the area you stitched with the fewer blended threads looks just fine and you may not have to re-stitch it. 🙂 I would wait until the end and ask other people if they can even tell.
@@NeedleberryStitcher Yes, it's a pretty pattern. I just found an X half done. So I got to remember to fix it. It probably wont be noticable just like the missing thread, but I feel so compelled to get that one stitch. I'll definitely have to rewatch the bit on how you put your floss on the drops. That would be super helpful on some I'm getting ready to start. One has 39 colors. I have got to be organized for sure.
Very good video. I've moved from bobbins and thread drops to Annie's keepers, but still enjoyed your process. I am not an engineer like you and my Sister, but very early on (25+ years), I figured out the same system for organizing my floss when working on Dimensions and Dimensions Gold Collection and Sunset patterns. The folks at Kinko's (remember them) loved to see me walk in the door as they knew I had a new cross-stitch project. Remember; the plethora of color printers we now take for granted in our homes were not so prolific (and they were definitely cost prohibitive for many) so the folks at Kinko's were my extended family. :) I am so glad that new generations of stitchers continue to find D and D Gold worthy of stitching. They are classics! Take care and happy stitching.
You sound very organized!! And I agree that Dimensions kits are classic/awesome!! I considered Annie’s Keepers but at the time I was switching off bobbins I couldn’t find any, that’s how I ended up with the card stock and punches. I might still try Annie’s Keepers at some point so I can compare.
I keep all my floss in bags that are then stored on photo boxes. I like them away and and covered because I worry about them getting dirty/dusty. For each project I found these really nice plastic thread organizers. Like the paper ones in the kits but plastic with bigger holes on them. I use little labels for color numbers and symbols for the projects. I like that they plastic organizers are reusable. Your floss drops look cool though because going through the boxes to pull floss for a project or go out left over threads back into the boxes can be a big pain for sure. And they take up a fair amount of room.
I understand what you mean about the dust, I do put them into a project bag when I’m not using them but still they are exposed to light and dust and all the things. I guess I’m just at a point where I’d rather spend more time stitching than sorting. 😃 I keep all my extra floss in Ziploc bags in my craft drawers.
Loved your video! Very instructive. You certainly Do NOT talk to much!! Just right, actually. Thanks!! Just found you today and subscribed right away.
I’m so glad you enjoyed my video!! Thank you for watching and happy stitching! ☺️💕🌷
I want to let you know that this podcast has changed my stitching in the most amazing way. I always removed a six strand piece of floss from my floss holder and the would separate it. I had no idea that I could just pull one thread. Hallelujah!!! Thank you so so so much.
I know exactly what you mean - I remember the day I watched someone on FlossTube pre-cut their threads and then pull just one strand and it changed everything about stitching for me!! I’m so glad we have FlossTube to share ideas with each other! ☺️💕
Great video. I just opened a Dimensions and your suggestions make so much sense.
I hope you found some helpful tips! ☺️💕
Love your videos and love you talking “way too much” is perfect for my taste
If you unravel the whole skein, bring the cut end together, then the loop ends to the cut ends, and then do that one more time. Cut the 7 loops that are right next to the cut ends and viola you have a whole skien cut at once and no left over. It’s perfect for a loop start. No ruler needed.
I love that idea! The ruler for me is because of my maniacal need to have exactly 24” lengths 😭🤣 How long are the lengths when you cut them that way? Hmm.. 🤔
@@NeedleberryStitcher they are 38 inches, so with a loop start they are 19 inches working length. When I learned this trick it was like MAGIC to me. I cut all my threads prior to starting and I feel like it saves time. I do pull one strand off at a time like you showed.
Your pragmatic organization is amazing. I understand your desire for simplicity and no fuss. Fuss is exhausting and wastes time. Love your videos.
Thank you so much! ☺️💕
I’ve been itching to pull out one of my very detailed kits and start it. Now I have even more reason! I can’t wait to try some of your organizing tips. My brain tells me to put those tips to use in an already started super big project but how fun is that? Clearly the disorganized method is working for that ‘big girl’ so why change mid stream? See me talk myself into a new start? Super easy. Talk too much? Oh boy. I’ve had people flat out tell me they wouldn’t watch me anymore. Buh bye. Can’t please everyone. Pam
Oh yes, you most definitely start something new to test out some new organizing tips!! 😂
Hi Catherine, so loved your sharing on your floss system, it's brilliant. I need to adopt it myself. Always happy to learn something new. Look forward to more . Really love your energy and enthusiasm. Just lovely
Thank you so much for your kind comment! ☺️💕
I love your, no need for the color key idea. You're very clever.
Aww that’s very kind of you ☺️💕
I have been stitching since age 7 and now 79, I understand about the talking as I do that as well and you just have to be yourself!! I learned a lot from this video and am going to try it for the kits especially. I also like full coverage and Dimensions. I have done a few Mirabilias and Lavender and Lace as well. Am working on my second HAED. A few smalls too in between. I collect patterns as well as doing them. I knit and crochet too and love needlework. Thank you for your videos and am glad I found you.
I’m honored to have someone with so much stitching and crafting experience watch my videos and enjoy them! I’m glad you found my channel, I’m sure there’s so much I can learn from you as well! I would love to know what projects you’re currently working on ☺️💕
@@NeedleberryStitcher I usually work on one at a time. Big one is a HAED, Van Gogh the Cafe Terrace Place on 32 ct Lugana, 1x1. Small is one on being a Needleworker, Knitting a cable pull over sweater, and putting together a crochet afghan. Doing the counted cross stitch HAED the most and am in the third year on it. I see each page as a new start and enjoy it a lot.
32 count 1 over 1?? That’s amazing!!! 😍😃
Thank you so much! This was great! You are a beautiful stitcher!! Take care! You are amazing and I love how you explain everything!! You do not talk too much! People are mean! Just love your videos! God Bless❤️❤️
Thank you so much! ☺️💕
Thank you so much for sharing. This was good information so I can decide what works best for me.
I think your kit thread drops makes great sense. I have a dimension kit but secretly dreaded figuring out the floss. Thanks for explaining the kits and how to work around the key. I have been enjoying your videos!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you may have found a few tips to make stitching your kits more enjoyable! ☺️💕
I really enjoyed your flosstube and all your helpful tips!! I subscribed and rang the bell. Dimensions have been so very hard and frustrating having to.use their key all the time. Im so glad Crafting in Colorado gave you a shout out today so I could find you. Im really looking forward to watching your other flosstubes and seeing your beautiful work she told us about. Ive stitched for 30+ years but have just found internet cross stitching, flosstubes etc. Its Amazing how much cross stitch has evolved and how many people still love to cross stitch. I thought it was a dieing art. Not many shops carry cross stitch anymore....but wow...patterns are everywhere on line and full coverage is Amazing. Im doing my 1st from TCSS Mr and Mrs Cardinal plus I've discovered Pattern Keeper, and parking. Im having so much fun and anytips you have for this old girl I will gladly take and run with it. Stay safe and enjoy whatever you stitch 🥰
I’m so glad you are enjoying FlossTube!! I watched videos for a few years before I finally decided to get “out there” and meet some fellow cross stitchers, I don’t have anyone in person near me to cross stitch with so FlossTube has been so wonderful! You’re so right… cross stitch has changed a lot in 30 years 🤭 I still love my classic patterns from the 80’s and 90’s but the new patterns are also so beautiful! So much to love ☺️💕. Thanks for watching my videos, happy stitching ❤️
I use the stitchbow system for full skeins, which I love. It keeps my unused threads safe from cat hair and sunlight. For projects, I use the cards that come with the floss or a Pako. Your system looks great, though! I'm tempted to try it, but I'm kind of scared of the dust and stray hairs. I have a white Ragdoll, and he leaves fluff absolutely everywhere!
I totally understand that!! I don’t have a cat but if I did I probably would be concerned as well! 😹
Loved your video - too funny. Great advice.
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I had been watching the different ways to organize floss. This is by far the easiest and most practical yet. I also so appreciate the time you put into explaining how you deal with the kits.
I like the idea of everything in one package and kitted up for you. A lot of that is my hesitation to deal with my
failed methods for organizing my floss. Thank you for motivating me. I needed that.
Please continue sharing your projects . I throughly enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much for watching, I’m glad you found a few tips and tricks that might be helpful! ☺️💕 That’s what I love about FlossTube is how we can all help each other!
Just found you and binge watched all your videos today. I enjoyed seeing your parade of patterns and the way you broke the content down. Love the way you organize your threads for your projects. I never understand why some people post negative comments - why don't they just go on to something else. I am looking forward to seeing more from you.
Thanks for watching!! ☺️💕
I should wait until I finish watching you before I comment! 😂 But I am learning so much, and I get excited and have to comment immediately!
Please comment all you want, I love interacting with other stitchers who love cross stitch as much as I do - I bet you love it even more than me!! I’m honored that you watch my videos, thank you so much! 🌷🌹
I enjoy your video’s and humour 😂 I don’t think you talk too much x
Kathryn (please excuse if you spell it another way- please tell me! I’m a Teresa with no “h” and kind of picky about that so I get it!), I think you’re a genius! I love the idea of writing the number of strands and the full/half cross on the thread drops. So much more efficient than going back and forth! I also have been converted to thread drops. I love having the floss at the perfect length all ready to go.Like you I still have a bunch of bobbins that I’m converting as I go. And your husband is a hero for finding that thing to hang them. I am off to the hardware store tomorrow! This was a great tutorial- thank you! And I love your sense of humor. We need more laughter, especially right now!
Thank you so much!! I love FlossTube because we can all help and learn from each other! ☺️💕
Glad I found you. When I started cross stitch back in the '80's it was bobbins, bobbins, bobbins!!! Since my return, about four years ago EVERYTHING has changed. Then there's Flosstube!wow. Thread drops(here in UK we call thread thread, not floss or string,sorry not sorry). Organisation is a hard one. I did love the idea of putting them in numerical order hanging in a folder style container. I'm lazy and never put them back in order. I've started to put them in colour order, using card and punches on a coat hanger cut after watching your video I'm going to try your way. I've got enough card stock to decorate a house so that's not a problem. It may help some of your viewers to know you can order labels from Amazon for a few pounds/dollars. Thanks. p.s Its good to know you are not affected by comments but I think that person was rude, as you say they don't have to watch. I'm off to watch your previous videos. Take care🤗
Very informative video. While I had made floss drops for kits since the floss is already cut to lengths (which I then braid together and put into the project bag), I am a bobbinator at heart. Partly because with both cats and small children I need my floss to be in a closed container when not in active use, but also because I am somewhat obsessed with making sure neither my floss or projects are exposed to unneccessary light which could fade, bleach, or alter the colors over time. All my floss in in floss boxes in one large drawer of my desk, and all my projects are in bags in another big drawer, and I only pull out what I need for my active project and put everything away at the end of the day (my stitching spot is at my desk). I don't find using bobbins to distract from my stitching at all, though I know it's definitely not for everyone. Always fun to learn about different methods.
Agree! Everyone has different preferences and requirements (I don’t have cats or small children 😂), and I’m so glad bobbins work best for you! Bobbins definitely worked best for me when my kids were little 👍🙂. Always glad we can all share our ideas so we can see what we like best!! ☺️
Thank you for all your talk! Please talk moooore and moooore and then some more 🤗
Aww, you are so sweet!!! 💕💕💕
Thank you. Just the information I needed.
Thank you so much for these ideas! I’m going to rethink how I set up all my kits now. I bobinated all my floss years ago and I hate how kinked it gets. I am an IT PM so I think very much like you do 😉 And you do not talk too much! I think you’re doing a wonderful job.
Thank you so much! You’re so right, the kinks in the floss from the bobbins is quite annoying 😂 So nice to meet another IT stitcher!! 💕☺️. Thanks for the nice comment!
It is good to see how other cross stitchers control there floss. I have just started to do floss drops on binder clips for my projects and am liking it so much better than bobbins or baggies. I also put my kit threads on floss drops when they come in the bundles. I put all the info on the floss drop, but I write in pencil so I can erase and reuse the floss drop, change symbols as needed. I say keep being you, if someone has a problem as you said they don't have to watch. I am looking forward to your next video.
Aww, thanks so much!! I’m glad you like the floss drop method too!! 👍☺️
Thanks for all the talking… love it
Happy stitching till your next video and hearty cheers from Eastern 🍁 Canada 🇨🇦
Happy stitching to you in Eastern Canada! Hope you see spring soon! ☺️💕
Hi there! I recently discovered your channel and am enjoying it very much! This video is perfect for me at the moment since I am transitioning to thread drops as well- from skeins in baggies, in project bags. Great video that is no doubt going to illuminate these very logical ideas for many stitchers! Love the hanger idea as well as the simple and effective way to create your thread drops- time for a Michaels run! Thank you for your videos and that great and goofy sense of humor- NO apologies! :)
Aww, thank you so much for the kind comment and for watching my videos!! (There’s always a good reason for a Michaels run 😉) Happy stitching!! ☺️💕
Now I am going to try this organization! Brilliant!
You do a great job organizing with the flossaway style bags, which is something I haven’t done much but really would like try again! I’m always wanting to try new methods, my preferences always change over time. That’s the fun of the hobby ☺️
First to address the ridiculous comment. This is a channel for you to show AND TALK about cross stitch --- sounds like this person stopped in at the wrong place. I've watched all of your videos so far and have enjoyed everyone. If the person was referring specifically to the Mira review videos and your pattern information, I, as a Mira/Nora stitcher appreciated all the extra info you provided. Bottom line, I'd let the person and the comment pass on by. Should he/she return with more annoying comments, I believe there are ways you can block the comment?? You are doing everything right, in my opinion, and obviously over 900 subscribers so early on must think the same thing! Anyhow - thanks for all of todays info and I look forward to your next video. Keep stitching and smiling! Steph
Thanks so much for your kind words and support!! I’m here to have fun and share my love of stitching, not to try to please every single person. I don’t mind the critics stopping by, but if they comment publicly they should expect me to reply publicly and have a little fun with it. 😉😂 At the end of the day I just wish good things for everyone and hope those who are unhappy can find some joy in their lives.
I hope YOU have an amazing stitching week and get lots of time to enjoy this wonderful hobby!! ☺️💕💕
Oh the key hint was clever… I’m constantly checking the key for the number and it is annoying as! A good marker is now on my list for shopping to add the symbols etc - thank you! Nic x
And also seriously? Why watch a video if you dont want to hear?! Sheesh!
I didn’t realize you could make your own thread drops! Thank you! I never knew there was a paper punch for a thread drop!! Wow!
It’s a gift tag punch but it works perfect!! 👍😃
I’ve been stitching for 35;years and just went back to bobbins though will try floss drops for my kits. The Rocking Stitcher also said she was told she talks to much. Keep talking as it keeps be entertained.
Thanks for your support!! I find it so interesting that everyone adopts different stitching tricks that work best for them, and I’ve learned so much watching what everyone else does. Sometimes it’s just one small thing that changes everything for me and my stitching is that much more joyful.
I expect a few critics to come along from time to time. I figure if they can put their comments public on my videos then they should expect me to have a little fun with them in response 😂😉
THANK YOU!!! I am getting back into cross stitch after many years. So many different ways to do things 😀 I have been trying to come up with a method for floss keeping that would work better than bobbins (the only choice years ago). This is perfect for me. I can’t wait to get started on organizing. So simple-so organized-so happy 😊
I’m so glad you were able to pick up some tips and tricks from my video! Happy stitching and I hope you make great progress on organizing your threads! 👍☺️
Perfect! I’ve been struggling past few days setting up two HAED designs and an Artesy design and figuring out how to manage the threads. I love your system.
Loved the video. It helped me decide to do drops, too. I like how easy it is to pull one thread when you're stitching, and your tips helped me understand the blended threads situation. I've had that kit on "time-out" for quite awhile now, because it was a pain to do. So, thank you. I'm going to check out your other videos. too.
I’m so glad you found the video helpful! Happy stitching! ☺️💕
I love your videos! This one was brilliant. I have been using floss bags, but I think the thread drops would be easier. I started to organize my new start on a Dimensions kit and was almost paralyzed by the thread bundles but your way of organizing was a lightbulb moment for me. Talk all you want! It is your flosstube. I am glad you giggled, haters would be hard to deal with. Keep the videos coming!
I’m so glad you were able to pick up a new trick or two! That’s the best part of FlossTube is how we can all help each other! ☺️💕
Excellent video!! Thank you so much. You're very detailed...so helpful to have everything explained so concisely. Have a great day !
I hope you found a few tips and tricks to help you along your stitching journey! Thanks for watching! ☺️💕
I love your videos and you have a lot of helpful info...thank u and don't talk to much!
Thanks so much for watching! Happy stitching! ☺️💕
I too have been converting to floss drops, I braid mine. I love beeping able to just pull a strand. I can’t believe someone posting that comment about talking too much omg the gall of some people.
Braiding them sounds really pretty! 💕. I often think that someone might be going through a really tough time to go out of their way to leave a critical comment, and I just hope things get better for them. Thanks for watching my channel, I hope you got lots of stitching done over the weekend! ☺️💕
First time viewer...subscribed immediately. I just returned to cross stitch after a long hiatus to knit. You are a wealth of knowledge and funny to boot. The crickets were too much 🤣. Keep talking it's why we watch.
Thanks for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! ☺️💕
Thank you for sharing your method of organizing your floss. It looks like something I would like to try. Lots of good ideas. 👍
Thanks for watching, I hope a few of the ideas might work for you! I always love to try new ideas - some I like and some I don’t, but it’s fun to learn ☺️💕
Your thread organization method was very interesting. I'm still learning so much as a cross stitch returning beginner. I'm not sure I'm ready to need floss drops yet, but if I do, I will refer back to you. And keep on talking please. And adding your little inserts. Love them.
I’m glad you liked my video, I hope it brings you a bit of joy! We need a bit of distraction in these unsettling times 💕💕
Brilliant method!
And LOVE your talking:) Keep on talking!
That is the way I do it with Dimensions kits! A paper punch is all I need! 😄
Another variation. I punch them all and flop it upside down, write the symbols on the top and load the threads as full thread drops. I also add to the legend which holder the color is on. Holder A or holder B for example. I have an index card hole punched for the blends.
Nice video. I've tried using a hanging system & it didn't work for me. But there are things I like abt it & can see it working for other ppl. I've also tried bobbins & floss bags. Most systems take too much prep time & I get too lazy to keep up the system. I also hate rooting around in a big plastic bag or a drawer in order to find the right skeins. Have to keep looking for a system that works for me.😊
My first time watching and ‘keep laughing’! I’ve started using floss drops a while back and really like the convenience of them. Great video! 🐨
Aren’t they wonderful? 👍😃 Thanks for watching!!
I had to stop to comment (and subscribe) when you were explaining Roses of Provence pronunciation :) fellow software engineer here, totally get it!!!! Enjoying your videos so far, keep them coming
Thank you so much!! I thought maybe it was just me since I’m slightly nutty, but I’m glad someone else gets it!! 😂😂
Thank you!!!! That was SO helpful!!! You do amazing work too:)😊
Thank you! I hope you found some tips that will work for you! ☺️💕
@@NeedleberryStitcher It was invaluable for my HAEDs and my Golden Kite projects with seeming tons of blended threads. I rewatched to refresh my understanding of the blends.
As a former systems analyst, my mind works the same way! My floss system is almost exactly the same. But I have found 100 gift tags for $8.99 on Amazon (just search for hang gift tags) that are the same thing. I just toss the string ties that come with them. Then all I need to do is the one large hole punch at the bottom for the floss. On the reverse, I use removable round stickers to write on the symbol. When I am done with the project I remove that sticker and the floss goes back into the "master" storage.
Those are excellent tips!! I never thought about buying gift tags in bulk on Amazon, that’s awesome! I’m much happier with my whole process of stitching since I went to thread drops. ☺️💕
Good ideas! Thank you very much!
Thank you for a very informative video. I always enjoy seeing how other stitchers do things to see if I can tweake my method. I use Annie’s keepers and found it too fiddly putting the unused thread back on the keeper/flossdrop so I use a method from Laura Grrr here on Flosstube. I stick the needle into a foam plate I have, that way it is ready on the needle to be used again. I work with a master set for all 21 of my HAEDS and it works really well. I look forward to your next video 😀
Oh yes, I have seen Laura Grr’s method with all the needles staying threaded and ready to go, and it’s fantastic! I just added that onto my list of “things to try”, thank you for letting me know! ☺️💕
I love the way you store your threads! Floss drops are the way to go.
Would you believe I hardly have any floss because all my projects are kits! 🤷🏼♀️
I LOVE kits! That’s all I did for many years before and right after I got married. Then I had kids and fell down the rabbit hole… 😬💕
I found it's nice to have a smaller hole in the drop to put leftover thread in. Works for me😊
Awesome tip!
Great idea
Excellent idea to hang your floss drops. Thank your husband for me!
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I think you are a genius!
Your thread Organisation is awesome! That inspired me. I also don’t like the Bobbins and really like your way with the threaddrops! 🥰😍
Wonderful! You might want to try a few first to see if you like it! I’m so glad FlossTube is a place we can all share our ideas! ☺️💕
Oh and I was stitching white on white while you were talking about it! But, I understand. I understand that it’s hard to stitch white on white but I also understand you are drawn to it because the overall picture is beautiful!
So you want to stitch the beautiful picture, without realizing how much white on white there is until you start it!!! Right?
RIGHT!!! The final result is always worth it!! 😂😂
Wow love love. And a few videos and at 989 subscribers! Keep talking.
You just made me giggle again, I will keep talking!! 😂 Thank you for the lovely comment 💕
Perfect.🐝🐝
Hi! Pam from Stitching Between the Lines sent me over to check out your video and floss organization! Wow! I enjoyed seeing how you organize everything. I’m still a bobbinator forDMC, but I do keep fancy floss on floss rings and I handle kits exactly like you do! So maybe someday I’ll convert everything else to floss rings too!
I still haven’t fully converted all my DMC to floss drops, I still have some on bobbins. As my bobbins run out I replace the new skein on a floss drop. I love seeing how other people organize their stitching supplies, then I try new things and see if it works for me. I keep learning and adapting to what I like most - whatever I can do to spend more time stitching and less time fussing with threads! 😂
Hi, I just discovered your channel. I like the way you think. I'm like you, even down to talking way tooooo much. Lol Thanks for teaching this bc I've been doing this awhile, I learned some cool things from you. Please come over and help me make sense of this mess. I found a cabinet that I use for floss. It's perfect and I love it!! It works for me. Oh BTW I loved the little drawers in the library. Dewy I think. Probably b4 your time. Lol
Dewey decimal system?? Oh yes, loved the little drawers! My dream when I was young was to become a librarian, surrounded by books all day every day. Now my dream is to be surrounded by stitching 😂. Hope you have a great month of stitching whatever your heart desires ☺️💕
I think thread drops are wonderful and wish I could use them, but my problem is I also do punch needle. I also use my DMC for punch needle. Punch needle requires very long strands of thread. Usually if I’m doing a large area of the same color, I will take the entire skein and divide it into three strands and wrap it around a spool. So if I’m using thread drops and have to cut the thread I’ve defeated my purpose. I could probably buy other skeins and keep them just for punch needle, but that gets expensive number one and number two I don’t want to have to go through all that. I want to be able to just go and get my floss and takeoff as much as I need for Crosstitch, or for a punch needle.
Ah, I see! I have never tried punch needle but if the threads have to be really long for that then I see why thread drops wouldn’t work for both punch needle and cross stitch. I hope you have found a solution that works for both! ☺️☀️
This was SO helpful!! Thank you, I want to start changing over to this method. Brilliant 🤩
I’m glad you found some useful tips and tricks! 👍😃
Thanks Catherine for your wonderful tips. I have quite a few Dimensions kits that I have abandoned because of those keys - they do my head in. This video was very helpful and I love your humour. One day, could I convince you to show that wonderful train of dreams Randall Spangler design that is right behind you? I'm partway through that one now and would love to really see a completed one. Anyway - hello from a New Zealand viewer :)
I wish my Train of Dreams was stitched, but it’s a canvas print… I started collecting Randal Spangler art many years before I knew I could get patterns on Heaven and Earth Designs, so sorry to disappoint!
You have to be kidding me! Someone actually said you talk to much. It’s called floss tube. You are supposed to be sharing. Sorry I will stop. That just irritated me. You seem like such a sweetheart and very kind person so yeah. Anyways loved the video. We have very similar ways of doing things and yes they change as the years go by. Thanks for taking the time to explain things so thoroughly. Have a great weekend and week. Can’t wait for your next video. Stay safe and happy stitching ❤️
Thanks for the kind words, you made me chuckle!! I don’t get offended easily, I realize there are people who maybe are going through a rough patch and lash out at anyone and anything around them. I send good thoughts their way and hope they find joy. So much going on in the world right now, I just want my videos to provide an escape and a way to think about something else, even if it’s just for a short time. Thanks as always for the kind comment and I’m so thankful you come back to watch. Happy stitching ☺️💕
@@NeedleberryStitcher You are a sweetheart and a kind person. God bless you! ❤️
I just found you because you popped up in my home feed and I have never done a mirabelia but wanted to comment that I'm over in Highland illinois and it's just weird that such a large area has no CrossStitch stores!! Sad.
Do you know of any cross stitch stores over in IL? I would take a day and drive to one if it was a reasonable drive. There’s one in Kansas City and one in Memphis, both of which I would drive to if I could be there and back in a day! I just wish there was one
@@NeedleberryStitcher I don't know of any shops. I know they have the needlework galleria event in St. Charles Sept 28th.
@@pattykollack1038 I miss that event every year for some reason or another (work, kids, dogs…) 😂
Fabulous video!! So very helpful! I am diving back into cross stitch after years of knitting and crochet (which I still do). My 31-year old daughter asked me to teach her, and I am like, “Yes! I have lots of stuff!” Wow! I am surprised at all the new tips and tricks! Loop start was a revelation!! I like your organizational method, although I’m concerned about dust. I think I would only hang the rings as I work on a specific project. I’ve also been investigating the Bisley cabinet and Pip & Chip acrylic bobbins. But you are right, “bobbinating” is a tedious prospect! I do have a question, what is your favorite needle? Have you tried the double-ended needles? Thank you so much!!
I haven’t yet tried the double ended needles but I’ve heard they are great! I usually just buy whatever needles are at Michaels (usually DMC size 28) but I have also used John James needles and I like them a lot. Congrats on getting back into stitching again, and your daughter too! ☺️💕
Just found your channel. I agree, floss drops are the way to go! Once I started using them I never looked back. It was helpful to see how you organize your drops - the hanger is an awesome idea. I store my extra skeins (and floss drops not in use) in snack ziplocks and I have them filed in a drawer. I tend to kit up each project individually instead of working from a master set of floss drops. I do have a master spreadsheet that tells me what colors are being used in which WIP. I am sure I will continue to tweak the system but it is working for now, lol. I must admit that I do like seeing all the colors hanging together like in your system. So tempting to do that as well, but I have nowhere to hang that much floss, lol. What do you do if you have more than one skein of a certain color? Do you measure and cut it all or do you store them somewhere else, curious minds would like to know? Thanks for sharing 💖🤗
I do the same as you - I store the extra skeins in Ziploc bags in a drawer! 👍😃
Thanks for video. Going go stitch now☺
Happy stitching! 💕💕
I like the floss organization, but I'm guessing you don't have cats? Lol! All that beautiful floss hanging down would be dangerous in my house! 🐱😉
You’re right, I don’t have cats and my dogs are too old to care about it 😂😂