When I lost my husband I didn’t do practically any of my hobbies or even things that I did when he was alive. I didn’t even watch the same tv programs. I didn’t cook anymore. It took me a few years. I just needed to do different things to help me with my grief. I cross stitched when I was really young with my mom and she died about 4 years after my husband and we quilted together. Cross stitch helps quell anxiety and you feel accomplished and creative without a lot of mental work. I’m excited to see the content you create and have already subscribed. I also went crazy buying kits and am doing no buy 2024!

Welcome to the Flosstube community! You both are lovely. I lost my husband suddenly in 2021. I know how you feel. I’m a card maker and now a returning cross stitcher. I love Nichol Spohr and follow her also! She is the reason I picked up cross stitching once again. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects and floss tubes!! Happy Stitching! 😊🪡

I lost my husband Feb 1 2023. Life is hard without our sweethearts and Cross stitch has helped me through my grief! Thank you for your service and your sons service! Love your flosstube! Have a great week ladies!

I am sorry for the passing of your husband. My sweet husband went to Heaven over 2 years ago. I keep busy with my church and studying the Bible and cross stitching and good tv.

Congratulations on your first Flosstube! There is no cross stitch police-you’re not stitching “wrong”. There is two parts to cross stitch-stitching and collecting patterns. Most of us have enough patterns to stitch until we are 200+ years old! 🤣🤣. Can’t wait to see what comes next 🫎

As another mother/daughter FlossTube channel, we want to send you both a warm welcome! Great debut episode! Looking forward to many more 😊😊.

There is no wrong way to stitch. However you cross them is the way it should be. Lovebyour Hayride finish. I have that same cotton fabric in my sewing stash. Love what you are doing.

How nice to see a brand new stitching podcast. I used to cross stitch before kids, and then dropped it because, you know, busy! When I retired in 2017 I felt a bit lost. I rediscovered knitting, and wow, everything is on the tube and web now! So much more accessibility to everything crafty! Last year I slowly got back into cross stitching, mainly with the 2023 Holiday Countdown by Evertote, Roxy Floss Co, and Modern Folk Embroidery. I'm still not stitching as much as I would like, but I am still knitting, crocheting, and this past summer learned to spin. I am also taking a punch needle/rug hooking class this month. The world is my oyster!

Enjoyed your video! Whoever told you that you were cross stitching incorrectly is not telling you the truth. You are correct that making all of your crosses the same is important generally speaking. There are different reasons why people might choose different methods. I’m glad you’re doing something you enjoy!

Welcome to floss tube.

Love all the stitches! Great video!

Hi there. I loved your first Flosstube! I just got back into cross stitching, as well. I cross stitched MANY years ago and just got back into last Fall. SO MUCH HAS CHANGED!!!! I am totally loving it again! There is no right or wrong way to stitch as long as your stitches go in the same direction. :) Patterns: I also went WAYYYY over board with buying new patterns but how can I help it with so many gorgeous ones to choose from??? LOL! I LOVE your pumpkin and cannot wait to see it finished and also love the witch's hat! I love Halloween! I also loved seeing how you finish your projects! So, welcome! I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost my Mom and Dad 6 months apart in 2022 so I feel your loss!

Well done first video! I look forward to more!

The little spools are super cute.

Great job ladies I think your floss tube is amazing I really like the mother daughter combo it’s a great to find new ones to watch keep up the great work!

Hello and welcome to Flosstube from the UK 🇬🇧 😊

I just found you today. I was watching another flosstuber and they mentioned you. I was not disappointed. I am off to find your second one. Can’t believe how fast Ally is whipping these out! Happy stitching!❤

Great new Flosstube. Heard about you fro Pam and Steph

Hello Ladies, I loved your video. I thought you guys were so adorable. I wish I could cross stitch with my mom or sister but they have other hobbies. Truly enjoyed. Thank you.

Welcome !!!! I totally understand not wanting to do what you love with sicknesses and itger. My hubby has had cancer since 2019 and with his first episode, he did die in hospital, but came back. I was total caregiver for 14 months with no help from any of his kids. I still have not got back into my journal making and not sure if i will. I got back to cross stitching with Artie from the Vintage Stitcher . I am so glad to do something i have loved since i was 12. I to do my x's wrong, but i was taught by a left handed babysitter... it does what it is supposed to do i feel...lol....i am sorry for your husbands passing. Thank you to your son for his service for us. I found youbthru a mention from The Floss Bossin Cousins Calli and Christy...

Welcome Amy and Ally! I just found your channel this morning. I'm also in Phoenix and am so glad to see new Flosstubers from the Valley. Amy, I felt an immediate connection with you- I'm a retired nurse and also lost my husband unexpectedly about a year and a half ago. Cross stitch has been my lifesaver through the grief. Ally, your stitching reminds me of my daughter's. She jumped into cross stitch with both feet like you did, and her stitching is just gorgeous, too! I'm looking forward to seeing more from both of you!

Welcome to flosstube! I also live in Arizona. Got a KZfaq suggestion and happy I decided to click play. Looking forward to sharing in your cross stitch adventure. I love cross stitch and like you Amy, I have way too many patterns. The designers with their new Nashville patterns got me good and I went down that rabbit hole.

I liked your video. I’m jealous, wish my daughter wanted to stitch. Amy, no such thing as “stitching wrong” I do it different than most too. All the veteran stitchers say as long as stitches are all the same they’re good!! My birthday is Feb 13th so I’m starting some Valentine stitching. Enjoy your cruise! Aly, you’re adorable and busy!

Great video, can’t wait to see more!

Hey ladies welcome to flosstube! Just found your channel great wips, I’ll look forward to seeing more! I always appreciated card marking and have done stuff I just don’t have imagination to make cards 😆

Welcome to FlossTube. I just quickly wanted to say that I don’t believe there is a right or wrong way to cross your stitches as long as you are consistent. I say that because… 1. Yes, I went to your IG page and zoomed in on your pieces to confirm that… 2. I cross my stitches in the same direction. 😂 I also thought I was doing it wrong when I first found Floss Tube and had the added technology of google and youtube tutorials and saw it being done the opposite way. I did try (on a HAED, forcryinoutloud) to “do it right” but kept defaulting to the way I’ve been stitching for 30+ years and made a mess. Love your snowman and look forward to seeing your other wips. Great first video!

Welcome to floss tube and congrats on a great video!

Loved your video and looking forward to more. You guys are naturals!!

Great Flosstube. I'm in Maricopa, AZ.

You both are adorable! I enjoyed watching your flosstube! I'm in a similar situation in that I have way too many patterns a day that I need to stitch them before I buy more. We can do this!💪❤

Love watching you both! Its so nice seeing a mother daughter flosstube! My husband died May 2023 and I'm learning a whole new way of life. Not one I ever wanted. Cross stitch has kept me sane. Looking forward to your next video!

I so enjoyed your first FlossTube! Congratulations! I, too, lost my husband unexpectedly this past May, and it took me months to even look at my stitchy room. I’m finally feeling comfortable with stitching. It’s an uncharted territory to be sure. So.. looking forward to your next video. God Bless you both & thank you!

I have heard that it doesn’t matter which way your crosses go as long as you are consistent with your stitches so don’t be so hard on yourself! 😊 I believe your second finished project that mom showed is by Primrose Cottage Stitches. Love your Tom Turkey finish!!

Great first video! Nice shares. Welcome to the Flosstube community! You’ve got another follower! 🤗

Oh I looove the one for your sister😍❄️☕️

I enjoyed watching your first flosstube and look forward to watching everyone of them. Wait until you experience all the new releases coming from the 2024 Nashville Needlemarket. You may decide that you need to buy some new patterns after all, lol!!

Hello and welcome!!

Hello👋🏻 welcome to the world of floss tube. I really enjoyed watching your First flosstube. I am also a fairly recent widow after 39 years of marriage, I was an adult quilter prior to my husband‘s passing, but kind of lost the feel for that. I found cross stitching through a good friend of mine a few years ago and I have to say it has definitely helped me a lot and gives me something to look forward to each day. Keep up the great work ladies. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Welcome to FlossTube. I’m very sorry for the loss of your husband and dad; I hope your stitching and recording with each other helps with your grief journey. It’s so nice to have that mother-daughter bond and shared interest. I really enjoyed your video and hope to see you, again!

Thank you for starting your flosstube, I enjoyed the visit. I, too, am a widow and understand the loss. My hubby loved to quilt by hand, his mom taught him as her 9th child of 10 to make his own bed quilt. Your choices of designs are fun to see. I agree how xs has changed over the years with the finishing and so much less backstitching! Looking forward to next visit.

Welcome and what an amazing first video you both are natural on camera. I love that we have an other mother daughter team. There is no wrong stitches, as long as your stitch all go in the same direction. I’ve already subscribed and I can’t wait to see what’s to come.

Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I know how you feel I lost my husband to cancer 4 years ago it it was fast as well.Stitching fills my hours. I cant believe how fast you stitch Ally. That's awesome. Great projects ladies. I just found your latest video yesterday and subscribed right away, Happy stitching

Great first video

First, thank you for your service. I'm a vet myself :) this is a delightful first video. I enjoyed seeing what you are working on very much. I look forward to seeing what you will show us next. If you were asking my advice (which you aren't :) ) remember to relax and enjoy the journey. I've been stitching 'wrong' for 50 plus years. No one knows or cares :) I love what I work on and it makes me happy. This community is supportive and non judgemental. Thank you for taking time to share with us.

Welcome..love that you found cross stitch again and you both have each other to share the love with.

I have enjoyed your flosstube. You get along great as mother/ daughter. I visit Scottsdale often. I have a sister there and have been to the Attic and others, including Scottsdale. God bless you both.

Wonderful!

Great first flosstube! I too have been a card maker, but cross stitch has taken hold of me, and my paper is languishing in my craft area. I’m excited to see more of the two of you!

Oh my gosh! I love y’all. Can’t wait to see your next video. On your old patterns, unless you plan to do them, pass them on at a retreat. (It’s freeing)That way you don’t feel obligated to one, that now does not fit your taste. Stanton

I lost my life partner 6 years ago and I completely understand how grief impacted your desire to stitch or craft, read, etc…. It’s a different journey for each of us that has different effects upon each of us. I’m very sorry for your loss. But I’m glad you’re back into stitching and glad I found your Flosstube this morning. Look forward to seeing more from you ladies! (P.S. I am constantly losing needles! I swear I have a gremlin in here who eats them!) Kevin

Excellent. Great job. I have stitches forever and never heard of Crafty Blue Bonnet, but thanks to you ladies I now own 6 of her spool series. 😅

Hello from New Hampshire and congratulations on your first floss tube! Nicely done, and looking forward to seeing more from you ladies. Ally, you are doing great considering you are new to cross stitching, very impressive! Love your little spool finishes too, very cute and it's always fun to have something little going on along with bigger pieces. Amy, I hope stitching helps to bring some joy and peace into your life.

I love the Painted Tree store in Scottsdale for display items for my cross stitch.

Congratulations on your new FlossTube! You both are so fun and excited for this adventure. I, too, lost needles until I started using a needle minder. Now just once in awhile. I learned to cross stitch in the 1980’s and got more interested in quilting in the early 2000’s. I got back into cross stitch in 2022 when I broke my ankle and needed surgery and couldn’t use the foot pedal on my sewing machine😁. Talk about a new awakening with the flosses, fabrics and patterns! Wow. I fell into that rabbit hole very quickly. Will look forward to your next video and Amy, have a wonderful vacation!

😊 great first floss tube ! I think you’ll get a lot of followers! Wow the pirate chart looks daunting - can’t wait to see it finished !! Cute spool finishes ( gotta. Look them up ). I am a slow cross stitcher and I believe my Xs are backwards too ! Have a good January !!!! Sharen

I also stitch opposite of most people. I have that same vintage Christmas pattern. It is so exciting to see it in progress!

Really enjoyed your video..... we love to see new ideas

Loved your first flosstube! I was the only one in my history class, sophomore year of high school, to get an A! And I totally lose my needles. Both times my husband’s feet have found them!!!! 😅😅😅

Good morning and welcome to Flosstube. I am also working on Zucca using blue fabric called Lake Superior and WDW Grits for the pumpkin. Haven’t figured out yet what I’m doing the stem in but would love to see your progress and l know your conversion. Great job ladies, I look forward to many more videos!!😊

You two are delightful, hopefully you will decide to record more than once a month. Enjoyed your first video. I too, recently lost a needle that I have not found. I always hope its me that finds it. Never had a daughter so I'm always jealous of the mother daughter thing. I have 2 wonderful sons though. They are very special to me. I''ll be waiting for your next post.

Sounds like you gals need some needleminders! 😂 Great first Flosstube! I look forward to seeing your stitching progress.

Great 1st‼️‼️‼️Can’t wait to see you again.

Lovely work, ladies. You are inspiring me. God bless you! 😉

I really enjoyed watching your first FlossTube. It was so entertaining. Love seeing a new stitcher. You both remind me of me & my youngest (31) daughter who I taught to stitch this last year. I absolutely loved it. I’ve been stitching for 30+ years. I agree stitching has changed so much and I have gone crazy over the last 3 years so gonna stitch from stash this year.

Enjoyed your flosstube! There is no right way to cross your D’Souza as long as you cross your x’s the same way! Hope you have a wonderful vacation! So very sorry for the loss of your husband. So nice to see a mother and daughter both enjoying stitching. My oldest daughter and I both stitch but my youngest daughter doesn’t. I tried to get my granddaughter to stitch but she had no interest.

Hi ladies, glad to see your video. Floss tube is a great place. My hubby is a HS science teacher, so we can relate. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations. Take care, Laurie in Tampa Bay, Florida. ❤❤

So lovely to meet you both, I look forward to seeing your next one. Enjoy your cruise, take some stitching with you!

Wonderful video!

I’m stitching right now and can’t find the needle I used last night. Nice start ladies. It’s nice to see the mother-daughter combo. I’ve been stitching since the 80’s. I have two adult daughters that I can’t get interested in stitching. See you next month.

I love finding a flosstube that is a keeper! I really enjoyed hearing your stories of how you each started stitching. This is the 1st time I've seen the spool series and will definitely be getting some of those charts! I'm going to go start watching the 2nd one!

I lost my husband of almost 50 years, we were high school sweethearts. For at least a year or so I could not focus on doing much of anything. I am a quilter, crochet, hand embroidery, crazy quilter, long arm, machine embroidery and also like to cook and garden. I started cross stitching in the 1980's. One late night when I could not sleep, I stumbled across Floss tube and it got me interested in pulling out some of my cross stitch and have been cross stitching ever since as well as trying to get back to all the other things that I used to do. Loved your video, I am close to my daughter, but she does not stitch. Good for you.

Loved your first flosstube! Thanks for heads up about Ivy and Sage. My son lives in Glendale and I’ll be visiting him in two weeks. I’ll be checking them out. See you next month 😊

thank you ms nelsen and ms nelsen for the best video ever uploaded to the youtube platform ever! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! ❤❤❤

Oh yeah. I’m watching you guys and current looking for two packages of needles. Welcome to floss tube. Love the video

Great first Flosstube. I too have been a cross stitcher from way back. I love all the new patterns and ways people finish today.

You can find extendable wands with magnet on the end at Harbor Freight or a car part stores. They are good for “finding” lost needles and pins. Or, pick up a magnet dish from Harbor Freight(less than $5) and run that over floor to find those sharps.

Thank you for such a great flosstube. I just left you a message on Instagram because I didn’t see a place to add a comment here, and when I came back to KZfaq, there it was. You’re both great!!!❤

Congratulations on your first flosstube! Excited to follow along with y’all from Arkansas!

Enjoyed your first flosstube! There is no wrong way to stitch! You just have to do every stitch the same!

Great first episode! I cross stitched many years ago when all we used was 14 count stiff Aida! Love it when flosstubers tell us what the count and where they bought their fabric! Look forward to your next episode 😊

Congratulations on your new venture. I am from Michigan and we have very little snow. I am skipping snowmen and moving on to Valentines. Thanks for the great video.

Hello from a fellow Arizonan! Loved your video. Looking forward to more.

I have been stitching for around 50 years. When my kids came along, I stopped stitching and started collecting patterns. Mom and daughter stitching is so wonderful!

Hello from Mesa! I love all your projects. xx Michelle

I would love to see all of the patterns in Mom’s basket. Great projects, looking forward to future videos.

Great 1st video. Welcome to the stitching and Floss Tube world!

You two are so cute together. I am so glad I found you…

Wow! So happy to find you two. I have a list of flosstubes that I’ve been trying to remember to watch and I’m so excited to watch you two! Love your energy and enthusiasm about cross stitch. I am still new to the stitchy world and have only been doing it for a year.

Great first video ladies🎉. I'm like you Amy, taught myself through library books back in early '80's Aida only, then stopped for a lot of years. Then found Flosstube WOW how things had changed! It's great to see a young women getting into cross stitch Ally, you have no fear. After all it's just one stitch over another right lol. Have a wonderful, safe holiday Amy. Looking forward to seeing both of you soon.NB I also loose a lot of needles lol, bought another 100 just before Christmas. Take care and welcome to the cross stitch community 🤗🇬🇧

Welcome... 😊 love your projects. They are right up my alley. Looking forward to more!

I hadn't seen the idea about the place card stand. Thanks Keep up the floss tube!!

Welcome, thank you and your son for your service . I was one of those who stitched years and years ago but got distracted by life. Once I retired I started stitching again and it’s a whole different hobby, the fabrics, flosses, the endless patterns 🥰. No more ducks with blue bows and most of the patterns available to me then were in magazines. Now I have more projects than I have life left for sure. Buying ….no, collecting is a hobby all in its own. On the witches hat you could put beads or sequins on the green stripes without frogging , but it’s cute just the way it is. 👍🏼 You need lots of needle minders and a magnet wand to find dropped needles. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Welcome to the stitchyverse! As long as it’s an “x” there’s no wrong way to do it. Your stitches look great

I lost my husband in February and my husband liked watching me cross stitch so when I start a new piece I know he’s saying that looks good

Congratulations on your 1st Flosstube!!! I’m so glad I got in on the “ground floor,” and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you both again. Yes!! I lose my needles way too frequently. I can’t count the number of times my husband sees me crawling around my stitching chair rubbing my hands across the carpet. Ugh!! Then, a few weeks ago, I was in the high school gym sitting in my portable stitchy chair (he announces the basketball games and I can’t sit in the bleachers that long - too old) - anyway … I dropped my needle. How far can a needle go on a hardwood gymnasium floor?? Answer: About 6 to 8 feet!! I looked all around my chair, in my chair, in my clothes. It was NOWHERE! So I packed everything up in my project bag and gave up. About 15 minutes later, I spied this little anomaly on the floor way out in front of me. Could it be??? Yes! I swear that needle grew legs and ran when it hit the floor!!! Long story longer: I feel your pain. I just hope none of us feel it literally!! Enjoy your stitching! I’ll see you next time! 🎉❤

Welcome to Flosstube ! So glad you decided to join. Love your stitching and like others said before, there are no Cross Stitch Police so you don’t stitch wrong.. Can’t wait to see your next video. Happy Stitching and haul collecting.

Enjoyed your video!!!

I really enjoyed your video.

Loved your first Floss Tube! Amy, there are no "stitching police" - so there is no "wrong" way to cross your x's as long as they are consistent. I'm sorry that someone you told you that, but it was wrong. Ally, you are off to such a wonderful start on this amazing stitching journey. I look forward to the next update whether it's both of you or only Ally.

Congrats on your flosstube. You came up on utube today so hope to follow you. Thx for your inspirations.