Flosstube #1 I'm a Flibbertigibbet

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3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my first Flosstube video, where I talk about cross stitch, sewing, crochet and other related topics. I may even throw in a safety tip or two.
@trixietricycle on Instagram
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Tutorials Mentioned
Project Bag Tutorial by Jenn Crafts
• Flosstube #23.5 How to...
Framing Tutorial (2 Parts) by Kitten Stitcher
• StitchyTube-torial: Se...
• StitchyTube-torial: St...
Charts Mentioned or Shown
(I have listed the shops where I purchased the charts, many of them are available at your favorite Local Needle Shop or online seller)
New Plan Unicorn - gumroad.com/shitpostsampler
Mini Dumpster Fire - www.etsy.com/shop/CraftTimeIn...
Mandala Dragon - www.etsy.com/shop/AwesomePatt...
Costa Rica Coffee Travel Poster - www.etsy.com/shop/HeritageCha...
Christmas Hare, Christmas is Coming by Barbara Ana Designs - www.creativepoppypatterns.com/
Quarantine Valentine, Funky Menagerie SAL - www.lindystitches.com/
Aurebesh Sampler 2 - gumroad.com/parkhopperbart?re...
Honey Bunny - theblackneedlesociety.com/ (look under 'Freebies and News' tab)
G. Leger 1898 by Reflet de Soie - www.thesilverneedle.com/count...
Anne Logan 1840 - whilstirisnaps.com/
The Spanish Mystery Sampler - www.kittenstitcher.com/
The Blackbird Design charts are widely available. All charts shown are from 'The Magical Mystery Tour' Series - Eleanor Rigby, Strawberry Fields Forever, Blackbird, Octopus's Garden, Yellow Submarine, The Long and Winding Road
Fabric and Floss (all stitched two strands over two threads unless otherwise noted)
Christmas Hare - 32ct 'Sea Lily' linen by Wichelt with called for DMC floss
Christmas is Coming - 32ct 'Natural' linen by Zweigart "
Quarantine Valentine - 32ct 'Cream linen by Zweigart with DMC 18, 502, 580, 720, 829, 898, 930, 955, 3363, 3774, 3858
Funky Menagerie SAL - 28ct 'Iris' lugana by Under the Sea with mostly called for DMC (a few changes to dog, butterfly)
Aurebesh Sampler 2 - 32ct 'Forest Floor' linen by Seraphim with DMC 415, 3768 and 3776
Honey Bunny - 32ct 'Broomstick' by xJuDesign (will list floss when finished)
G. Leger - 36ct 'Haunted' linen by Picture This Plus with Soie d' Alger silk - one strand over two threads (one over one attempt was on 32ct 'Honey' linen by Bestitch Me - gorgeous color)
Anne Logan 1840 - 38ct 'Wayfarer's Cloak' linen with called for Weeks Dye Works floss, eyelet stitch
Blackbird - 28ct 'Fallen Leaves' lugana by Jodi of Steel City Stitchers with called for The Gentle Art floss (Espresso Bean)
Channels Otherwise Mentioned
Teresa Little Stitcher (my gateway Flosstuber)
/ teresalittlestitcher
Yamir (amazing one over one work)
/ @almondmnmsstudio
Modern Folk Embroidery Episode #5
• MFE Flosstube Ep. 5: T...
Betsy Kleger (can we please be best friends?)
• FLOSSTUBE #4 New start...
Kindred Stitcher (and her gorgeous sampler wall)
• Flosstube #64 - A Samp...
Darcy Cameron (my swears muse)
/ @stitchmandarcy

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@barbarakrull241 3 жыл бұрын

Omg! Great first video. "I picked the colors that would be in a boys tube socks from 76"....u are my kind of people lol 🤣😆

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Pretty much if David Cassidy wore it, it's what I'm stitching with.

@NonniMcMac 2 жыл бұрын

She definitely speaks my language! I can't wait to binge watch the rest❣😍❤

@wandamccoll3739 3 жыл бұрын

What a fun hour I just spent with you! I'm so happy you found cross stitch! I'm so glad that Nicky Noodle's and Brenda and the Serial Starter shouted you out. I love the 70's flare and am drooling over your granny squares. Your fabric choice for G. Leger is fabulous! Thanks so much and happy stitching.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wanda, the support that the FT community has extended to me is truly humbling and I am so grateful to everyone for watching and commenting. :)

@aliceschultz3182 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a smoker, but I definitely remember those bean bag ashtrays. What a great flashback. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of your stitching journey. Looking forward to your future videos!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alice, I appreciate it. :)

@lauraellis6810 3 жыл бұрын

I’m almost the same age as you and loved the blast from the past on the things you talked about. The fabric for G Leger is amazing! I’ve been trying to decide on fabric to start that and I might have to steal your idea. Welcome to stitching and flosstube-can’t wait to see more!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I am loving that fabric so much. One thing I didn't mention is that that the top and bottom scallops on the border of G. Leger are not consistent all the way across, so watch your chart closely as you go. Thanks for the note and for watching, Laura! :)

@lauraellis6810 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle thanks for the info!

@lorrik1274 Жыл бұрын

Omg I’m a new fan! You’re stitches are great and I love your humor!! I’m going to binge watch now!

@vickiinkansas1399 3 жыл бұрын

My first sewing machine was a hand me down from my grandmother. My mom bought me a White portable when I graduated from grad school. I used it for years. I bought myself a Bernina when I got serious about making quilts and love it. Great first video.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vicki, I love hearing stories of other people who also have family connections to their machines. I really do love mine - the finish on the White Model 764 is very auto-paint-esque and if I was in the market to have my car painted I would probably ask for that two tone combo.

@Mamasmovietime 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and you killed it with this first video. Caught and held my attention through the whole thing. Love your references to the 70's & 80's, as soon as you mentioned the bean bag ashtray, it brought back so many memories of events and people. Your choices of fabric, patterns and floss are wonderful. Keep up the up with the great videos. I for one will be watching. Thank you for taking that first step. Theresa

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Theresa! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment and participate in my little corner of the Flosstubery. Welcome!!

@sandidi8713 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your first flosstube. Pulp Fiction, the ashtray omg and I too enjoy organizing my threads. I hope this is the first of many more. Fire in the dumpster so cute.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Sandi, thank you so much for the encouragement. I'm hoping to get another video up next week.

@2341vivian 3 жыл бұрын

Great first video...as a teen in the 60"s I also love all those &70's colours.I when we got married we got a few of those funky ashtrays...wow I had forgotten about them....thanks for the memory! I also love the 60's vintage travel themes...I scrapbook as well and use those types of images a lot. Can't wait for more...love your style!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vivian, since that video I have learned that eBay still has a supply of 'new' old stock bean bag ashtrays. Hilarious to look through those (remember some had the metal in different colors also?). Thanks so much for the note, appreciate you watching. : )

@michellehudson3712 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel!!! Your G Leger fabric!!! OMG YES!!!! Can’t wait to binge!!

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle! : )

@curling.stones.and.xstitches 3 жыл бұрын

Holy doodle! The fabric you picked for the Reflets de Soie re-start is AMAZING! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm going to try to get some photos of progress on that piece up on my IG account this weekend, it is really pretty in person so hopefully I can capture it.

@avs8458 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Sydney Australia! What a great first video. Thank you so much for being brave and sharing with the world. Your G. Leger sampler is beautiful! Looking forward to the next one! Avril

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Avril, very kind of you to comment. :)

@MousePotatoDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to flosstube!! I just started cross stitching in Feb and joined the flosstube community for the same reason. It was just something I wanted/needed to be a part of. Loved your first video and subscribed so I wont miss out on the next one. Have a lovely rest of your day! Felicia =)

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Felicia, yay for more newbies! Thanks so much for watching and for the sub! :)

@jennistitchingsimply 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! So glad you decided to start making videos!!! Love it all! Your Pulp Fiction piece is brilliant! :)

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenni! I was very inspired by you (and by Roman!) and while I'm using a 10 year old video camera I have been happy with how the fabric and floss colors have been displaying. I really spent some time digging into basic film and photo settings and it's been one of the coolest byproducts of this adventure. (i.e. 'Oh, THAT'S what depth of field means!') Thank you so much for watching and commenting, it really means a lot. : )

@jennistitchingsimply 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle I think you are doing an excellent job with the filming... depth of field and the like is what makes me cringe lol:) Roman is sooooo into all of that. The poor thing though really thought he was going to do it once when he was bored, and that would be it. Now he is watching Flosstube with me and can look at a chart and name the designer. He is never going to get out of this haha:)

@kathykelly9866 3 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud when you talked about bean bag ashtrays! They were a staple at my Nanny’s and Granddaddy’s house in Norfolk VA. I also made lots of gum wrapper chains.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 Until I finished that pillow I hadn’t thought of them in ages. So funny. Thanks so much for watching! 😊

@Editbostitch 3 жыл бұрын

When you said you enjoy organizing your stitching stuff is similarly satisfying as stitching, I finally felt that I am not alone:))when I don’t have time to stitch, I just go trough my kitted projects and my stash...just to caress them😂🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I can totally relate! Very cathartic. : )

@NonniMcMac 2 жыл бұрын

I had to stop her video at that point so I could subscribe, leave a thumbs up 👍🏼 and comment with a big "Yes"!!! Me too! 🙋🏻‍♀️ But caressing your floss? There are really others who love to do that too? Yay me! 🙋🏻‍♀️😂😍❤

@julieschafer9185 3 жыл бұрын

Love your flosstube and your snark! Keep it up, I will be back! Super impressed with how many finishes you have in 8 months.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie! I appreciate the kind words.

@shirleybrinkmann2851 3 жыл бұрын

I sew remember the beanbag ashtrays. That is sew funny. Totally loved your first video. Looking forward to more

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shirley, and welcome! : )

@RC_0669 3 жыл бұрын

OMG the beanbag ashtray. You took me right back to the 70s!!!! I love all your projects. What a lot of work for a new stitcher! :D

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks RC! I fell in all at once. : )

@cindybee5328 3 жыл бұрын

Bean bag ashtray! I'm in my 60's and remember all the ashtrays we had in our house and in my grandparents houses! Works of art😂 Can't even imagine ashtrays in the house now...Love your video, keep them coming!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cindy! And I know...if they are still in the house they have been permanently repurposed to little key or coin catchers.

@cindybee5328 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle I just checked eBay and there are a ton of bean bag ashtrays...might NEED one

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

@@cindybee5328 What have I unleashed?? LOL * immediately heads to eBay *

@RachelRaeCraft 3 жыл бұрын

So happy that you came up in my recommended! 😁💜 All cool projects! Looking forward to seeing what you do next.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. Thank you so much. 🥰💙

@mm-qm9zh 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, your granny squares are so FAB!!! 😻

@stitcherness 3 жыл бұрын

Your G. Lever 1898 on Haunted is gorgeous! And the 1974 Granny Squares are perfect! Love the vibe. Thank you for having the courage and taking the time to share. I enjoyed spending time with you and am looking forward to your next post. Have a fantastic couple of weeks. Happy stitching! xo

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

The fabric is SO pretty - thank you Picture This Plus - I've made some progress on that piece and can't wait to show how it's shaping up (hint: it may involve a certain piece of fruit). Thank you for watching and for the nice words.

@heatherjones7441 3 жыл бұрын

Theresa Little Stitcher was my first floss tube as well!! Love your video! I remember the ashtrays! And would love to see a video about how you organize your materials

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather! She is so great, I learned how to park threads and make loop starts (and other super useful stuff) from watching her channel. Thanks for the interest in an organization video, definitely on my list.

@bernadettekok4079 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to floss tube. Good job. For just starting in September, omg ! You’ve come a long way baby. I also love getting lost in my stitchy room, so fun. From SW PA

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Bernadette, thank you for the nice comment. (And a special nod to the Virginia Slims reference ... ). Love PA! Looking forward to visiting again at some point in the future - I think it's been more than 15 years since I've been but I love it.

@debhargrave8532 3 жыл бұрын

Gardening Hands are the best. Awesome first video. And I remember those ashtrays. Wow that was a minute. I saw Star Wars the weekend it came out in a drive in theatre. It was awesome.

@annetkeijsers851 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! just watched your first video. Love it!!! greetings from the Netherlands

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Annet! Thank you so much for watching! :)

@maryanneck1916 3 жыл бұрын

Pulp fiction is my FAVORITE movie EVER.!! Your FABULOUS, hilarious and refreshing! Keep it up!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Maryann! Pulp Fiction has a special place in my movie heart and so does Amanda Plummer. Loved her as Dagmar in Joe vs. The Volcano (ha!) :)

@kelliejones8919 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have found your first flosstube...will be on the lookout for more from you!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kellie!

@kerierbe3699 3 жыл бұрын

Omg your floss drops are brilliant!!!!!!

@marissat404 3 жыл бұрын

Escargot with a plastic fork🤣🤣🤣Omg we must be friends! Hilarious👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼great start- looking forward to more!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tess! :)

@melanieperry6644 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your first Floss Tube, can’t wait for your second.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Melanie!

@susanashcraft8894 3 жыл бұрын

Advancing to the G. Leger after only a few months stitching is crazy impressive! Mine is kitted. What a fun video! You have such an eclectic variety of projects. I distinctly remember the first magical moment I heard the Beatles playing on the car radio at a church picnic around 1966 when I was 10. 😍 thanks for posting.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

EEeee what a cool memory! Do you remember what song was playing? And I really love stitching on G. Leger ... word to the wise, the top and bottom border look like a repeating pattern, but it is irregular, so I really had to pay attention to the count alllll the way across. (I did the first few repeats, was like oh cool I can autopilot my way across and then nope.) Thanks for the welcoming comment Susan!

@susanashcraft8894 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle I don’t remember the song but love so many of their tunes, thanks for the tip on G. Leger.

@Love2boogie 3 жыл бұрын

You skewed us on the hands.....too funny. Thanks for a great first video!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lourdes! Yeah sorry about that, I'm torpedo-ing our group chances at hand modeling contracts. LOL : )

@danalake4645 3 жыл бұрын

Great first video! I will say that I got all of the 80’s and 90’s references, and on higher count fabrics I wear bifocal readers over my trifocals; and yes to thread chicken! 😆 You have a great sense of color and I enjoyed seeing your pieces.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dana! Double readers ... that might be a game changer. And LOL Thread Chicken Players of the World Unite!

@mm-qm9zh 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jody! I’m just going back to the beginning to watch your videos in order, and at about 50:44 when you show us how you’re using your scroll frame, I’m going, “Hey! That’s so neat! I never would have thought of doing it THAT way!”, so I totally identify with your Eureka 💡 moment on that! 😂 I’m enjoying getting to know you, and I’m also learning so much at the same time. I’m definitely going to order those tags 🏷 to hold my floss, too! Thanks for stepping out of your comfort zone to make these wonderful videos…you are truly a delight, plus, you keep me laughing, which is a fabulous thing in these times! 💃🏻 Meline

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Meline. So glad you're here in my little corner of The Flosstubery.

@merileenorton8425 3 жыл бұрын

I think that dragon is really ambitious for a second project! It's beautiful, too! I'm so impressed with your stitching and your nerve (i.e., black fabric, full coverage!). Thanks for sharing.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Merilee! It is a really pretty color combo, I enjoyed stitching it. Now what to do for the full finish ... ?

@chrisharris5465 3 жыл бұрын

Same age as you, totally get your references, also a new stitcher, love your flosstube! Your fetch/monogaMAY comment was hilarious.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, I find that I spend a lot of time in real life dropping a movie line or referencing some other bit of GenX miscellany to an audience of blank stares (which in most cases makes it even funnier in my own head). So glad to find my people.

@carolfunicelli5016 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched your first video... what a hoot!! I do remember those bean bag ashtrays...haven't thought of those in years... your stitching is certainly eclectic... and I like that ... I like lots of different styles and mix things up a bit... as for Star Wars... I have no idea how many times I saw that movie... I lived in a little podunk town in PA when it came out... my DH was transferred there to work in a paper manufacturing plant of a large international corporation... it was the only movie that showed for months and months... and other than the bar, Bob's Wagon Wheel Cafe, there was nothing else to do in the town... memories... now I"m going to go and watch your other videos.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carol! So glad to have you here. : )

@NonniMcMac 2 жыл бұрын

HUGE thumbs up👍🏼 and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from a new subscriber! You totally speak my language and have the same stitchy tastes! We are almost the same age, so I totally "get" bean bag ashtrays and gum wrapper chains. But, loving organizing your stash as much as you do stitching? Yes! 🙋🏻‍♀️ That's SO me! I just bought someone else's huge stash of DMC (around 1000 skeins) and getting them organized and into my storage system is as much fun as stitching with them! Thank you for the blast from the past and for keeping it real! 💯 I love flosstubers who share in a way that makes me feel as though I'm hanging out with them. Ok, I'm off to watch the rest of this video and binge the next ones. Thank you! And, peace, baby! ✌🏼 😉😂

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda and thank you so much! Wow - 1k skeins of DMC - I would be all over organizing and sorting that. I love the process of making systems that work. I appreciate the comment, welcome to our funny little corner of Flosstube. : )

@lindystitches 3 жыл бұрын

You had me at boy's tube socks. ❣️ Delighted to spend time with you.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

EEEEEE *ahem* I mean, why thank you. I, too enjoy spending time with you by stitching all of your things.

@deborahwatkins1493 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. :-) You made me smile with your references to bean-bag ashtrays, boy's tube socks from the 70s, and gum wrapper chains. :-) Enjoyed your lineup of past projects and those you are working on now. I'll be looking for your next video. Thanks.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deborah. I really appreciate that!

@debrfrogcottagedesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Ohh I just love all your stitching!!! The pattern with a pear is just 🤩 amazing.. Welcome to Flosstube, I’m on Flosstube too.. I’m an Aussie stitcher and live 3 hours west of Sydney 😁

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deb! I’ll drop by and check out your FT, I LOVE that this has has introduced me to so many new stitchers. 😊💙

@kella1128 3 жыл бұрын

Hi!!!! I really enjoyed you!!! I have picked out, or stitching on a few of the same patterns. It will be fun to follow you along!🖤

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelly!

@christinamcallister6520 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jody (hope I spelt that right). Welcome to you tube, I loved your first video, I am currently watching your second one and will watch your next one tomorrow. I have now subscribed to you, and followed you on instagram. I found you through Darcy's shout out he did in his last video, or the one before that (can't remember now lol). You did a great job to this. I've been debating on doing one for a while now, and just can't seem to find the time to sit down and learn how to do the editing ect. I love your organizing idea for the thread! I'm considering doing it to mine now. Have a great day!!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christina, I really appreciate that. I hope you do decide to make videos, I've really enjoyed it and am so glad I did. And yes! You spelled my name correctly! :)

@StitchingWithTheSisterlies 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my YES...the bean bag ashtrays!!! My grandma had one in her old Rambler car on the dash 😂😂😂 and she took us on road trips to the Donner Pass and talk about our ancestors who crossed the pass...some made it, some didn’t. There were lipstick marks on the cigarette butts in the bean bag ashtray and I never ever wanted to sit in the front seat because of that ashtray lol. You are a blast and a breath of fun fresh air ❤️ thanks for sharing

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 I mean one wrong gas pedal move up a steep hill and you would have been wearing Eau de Ashtray. The lipstick on the cigarette butts OMG. Always a pinky red or coral.

@MissusStitches 3 жыл бұрын

Totally Honey bunny is "Everybody freeze, this is a robbery".

@janice4860 3 жыл бұрын

Your 1974 kitchen colours granny squares were my Moms kitchen colours...beanbag ashtrays everywhere in my parents house...I, too, made those candy wrapper bracelets but they were too square ... you gave me so many awesome memories that I had forgotten for so many years. Born in 60s grew up in all those 70s colours...my mom was such a current at the time home decorator love yiur first episode I have also picked up the Beatles series for my hubby and adult daughter as they LOVE Beatles but have since found out they dont like cross stitch soooooooo. Now watching Ep.2 ps you didnt mention where you film from, state. Happy belated birthday!!! Cusp of Aries and Taurus... awesome

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Janice. I think as I get closer to the age that my grandparents were (when most of those memories were made) I have really started thinking more about those little aesthetic details. I'm glad it brings up happy memories for you, and thanks for sharing those! :) p.s. i'm filming from WA state, Seattle area

@melissao7840 3 жыл бұрын

I am an expert watcher of the Flosstubes and have not made a video. I am 51 and am jonesing for the 80s right now. Loved your video!! Great finishes, beautiful WIPs & hope to see more

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Melissa! Thanks for watching, and as for the 80s - me too. I just heard an ad for Volvo and they were using the instrumental track from Blue Monday by New Order and I'm like wait, what the heck? My edgy 16 year old self is not impressed LOL.

@deidremiller-shaut8914 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! Totally forgot those ashtrays that my parents had in our home.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Deidre! I had too until I saw that fabric with the walnut shells in it - that combo is dead-on for my memory of those awful things LOL.

@STITCHESCOSTARICA 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Costa Rica. Congrats on your first video, you did great. I am so glad for all new flosstubers (included myself, I just started 3 months ago). And same as you I love the stitching community. Yeah you have a pattern from Costa Rica....I am so glad. And I have to say to you (you are the first one to know) I am working hard because for end of the year with God's help I plan to start my Designer part...with motives from Costa Rica.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Karinna! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I just subscribed to your channel, I am really enjoying watching your videos and seeing your projects. I can't wait to see your Costa Rica inspired designs! I was fortunate enough to visit your beautiful country with my mom in 2014 and it was lovely.

@STITCHESCOSTARICA 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle Hello. Thanks for subscribe. Well if you like to come back to CR let me know, I will be more than glad to be your guide. I had been watching flosstube for quite a while and listenning about retreats, and my head has crazy ideas for future. Could you think about a stitching retreat / vacation here? It will be amazing.

@lorettahenderson8979 3 жыл бұрын

Jody, thanks for taking time to join the FlossTube world...appreciate all your beautiful projects...I have a Brother’s sewing machine...from 1966 when my husband and I married...and still use it...my grandgirl wants help in make a jelly roll quilt...should be fun...wishing you Joy and Happy Stitching❣️

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I love that era of sewing machines. They were built like tanks and so easy to work on! Thanks for the kind words.

@lorettahenderson8979 3 жыл бұрын

Have a great week❣️

@stitchingprofessor8349 3 жыл бұрын

Great first flosstube. "Escargot with a plastic fork" had me howling. Be you. I'd that includes sweating, so be it. Welcome and I'm looking forward to more.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate it!

@llestaber 3 жыл бұрын

Great first flosstube! I haven't thought of a bean bag ashtray in decades. Ours were red plaid though. Nice Star Wars sampler - I've been looking for a Klingon one - because Trek reasons.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo if you find one let me know.

@susanhernandez7770 3 жыл бұрын

We had one of those ashtrays! I think it was orange plaid. Lol. My parents smoked way too much. I can’t believe you just started last year and you have so many finishes! I cross stitched 40 years ago, but started watching KZfaq and got into it again. I’m also a quilter and knitter. So, needless to say, I haven’t done much cross stitch.😬 I really enjoyed your video. Susan😄

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan! I'm really having fun with it. :)

@Treetop4045 2 жыл бұрын

Just started watching you. Love your vibe.

@tracywood2085 3 жыл бұрын

I love the “Haunted “ linen. That is beautiful!!! Nice to watch a fellow Pacific Northwesterner.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracy! Yay, more stitchy neighbors!

@kathygelb6965 3 жыл бұрын

Love your first floss tube. I love the Beatles too and have all the patterns from Blackbird..... getting ready to start Yellow Submarine right now. Can't wait for your upcoming videos.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy! What fabric are you planning to use for Yellow Submarine?

@kathygelb6965 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle Although I've cross stitched forever, I have just started using linen which is still not in my comfort zone. I decided to revert back to aida and found some hand-dyed 16 ct. at Vintage NeedleArts at Etsy in the color Sherwood Forest - a mottled greenish, salty sea looking fabric. I swear I can smell the ocean - hehehehe! Thought I might use it for both Yellow Sub and Octopus' Garden..... but who knows. I'm really impressed at how much of a pro you are with only stitching since Sept. I've yet to stretch out to silks and most linen. Am trying to stitch in hand but that's slow going too...... old dogs take much longer ....."howl"

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds pretty! As for plunging headfirst into linen and such, I think I just didn't know any better. Lots of mistakes and 'learning opportunities' along the way LOL.

@kella1128 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jody! Before I forget, let me say Bee, Midnight, Jane. Let's talk about the ashtray...I remember those too! What if you use it for your Orts! Threads, needles... You and Betsy are inspiring me to make all the Beatles series from BBD. I started on Eleanor Rigby for the bbdweekendsal, now I am determined to get the rest of the patterns. I must say, you are a talented stitcher and I enjoy watching! I had a few other things to say, but now I forget :) If I remember, I'll come back. PS, I keep wanting to call you Trixie. You look like a Trixie! I can't be the only one... Have a great weekend!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly! Someone else mentioned using it as an ort catcher, and then I realized that it is magnetic, so I could use it to hold needle minders too. I just need to research whether or not those contained asbestos - would hate to have a hazardous materials situation LOL. You can call me Trixie, it won't hurt my feelings one bit.

@margaretyoder3007 3 жыл бұрын

Jodi, You had me at dumpster fire! I’m a 1966 baby, so totally get your references....from tube socks to bean bag ash trays. Your projects are fun and beautiful and I’m looking forward to more streams of consciousness!!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I went back and looked - pretty sure I ordered that 36ct Haunted linen (Picture This Plus) from Stitch & Frog in December.

@margaretyoder3007 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle it is glorious. Thank you!!

@MichelleBendyStitchy 2 жыл бұрын

YES!! "Be Cool Hunny Bunny" I can't see that chart without thinking about Pulp Fiction. Hubby and I say "Be cool Rosie Posie" to our kid.... some day we're going to have to explain it.

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Cute! Rosie is the coolest. Thanks for watching my lil channel, and welcome! 🤩

@pattihensley1159 3 жыл бұрын

Love your video! You are so entertaining.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patti! Very kind of you to comment, I really appreciate it. :)

@moosemom2010 3 жыл бұрын

Great first Flosstube! 💕

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! (Love your YT name)

@rebeccajourney3183 3 жыл бұрын

Zowie! That dragon is super cool! Might make a nice pillow!?! And wow! Right into full coverage! You go girl! Barbara Ana designs are really fun, quirky! I enjoy Kitten stitcher and 123 Stitch has great customer service and low shipping, which is awesome! OMG, the beanbag ashtray was a hilarious memory!! Thank you for that! You made me laugh with the "hand model" thing. You are fortunate to have good hands! I just ordered from Bart Hopper!! Love Stephanie at Lindy Stitches! That girl = she's like watching a newborn baby with all the faces!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

A pillow is a good idea for that dragon. I also considered some type of tote bag with that as a panel on the side. Thanks for the nice comment and for watching. : )

@rebeccajourney3183 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle You are welcome! I just made a denim tote with an old piece of artwork from a previous bag! It turned out very nicely! I'm proud of you for jumping in the deep end! Flosstube is a wonderful place to be! I've only discovered this past year!

@susanalbaugh8803 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you through Brenda and Laura . . . great 1st floss tube. Your style reminds me of Ellen of Maximum Cross stitch Power Hour (or something close to that). She's out of Canada . . . I think you'd enjoy her. Looking forward to video #2.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan! I absolutely love Ellen, and I take that as the highest compliment one could get, she is fantastic. Thank you so much for watching and for saying hi!

@kathydecker889 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video. I haven't thought of those ashtrays in years. I seem to remember them in a hideous red plaid. When I started working, people could smoke anywhere at work. Glad that's over - young people now would never believe we put up with that! Wonder if those tube socks will make a comeback?

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

OMG Kathy, and the yellow plaid too LOL. And same with smoking being allowed everywhere (remember when people could smoke on airplanes? ACKK). I would not mind finding a good pair of knee high white tube socks with a lime green and yellow stripe. Dreams, right? Thanks so much for watching. :)

@jillshipps4306 2 жыл бұрын

Just loving your first video! Diggin all the movie references too! Since I grew up in the Seventies and the Eighties, you are speaking my language for sure! Love how you made your floss drops. Where did you find all these sticky things? Can’t wait to get caught up on your channel. ~Jill

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jill! I think in my second video I go into some detail about the floss drops and how I made them, and I believe there is a link to those specific tags in the drop down of that episode. Let me know if you have trouble finding them and I can try to track them down again. : )

@debdeb427 3 жыл бұрын

I stumbled on to FlossTube end of 2019. Was looking around YT for punch embroidery stuff. By the way it is fun to punch the fabric with a stiletto! I thought that cross stitch was all bears and bunnies in pastels. I now know better! Just found Betsy aka Hamilton and came right over when she recommended your channel. You did great! Looking forward to the next video.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deb, I have seen some really cool punch needle designs and have been carefully avoiding getting too close for fear that I may be drawn in by yet another all-in craft LOL. Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment. :)

@Cattysuecatz 3 жыл бұрын

I love your version of G. Lieger (sp?) It is so pretty. I would like to see a bee taking a midnight ride in the sky! They are daytime creatures though.

@rebeccajourney3183 3 жыл бұрын

There are conversion tables available online. You only need to input your graph height & width and your fabric gauge and how many inches you want at border for framing/finishing.

@KyleStitchingInSound 3 жыл бұрын

We love swears!! We are much the same, you and I. I started with a small kit as well and then my next project was a full coverage Disney Dreams kit (which I haven't touched in like...two years). I clicked the SHIT out of that subscribe button! I am just loving all I am seeing here. SOOO much in the little time you've been stitching, but go big or go home, am i right? I'm right with you when it comes to the stitching in hand. I've been practicing for months now with the sewing method and still feel like I'm slower than just slapping the thing on my qsnap and doing the poke-pull method. Also, just as a side note, LOVE the video quality of your video! Would love to know your setup :) Can't wait for more :D

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle!! My favorite part about having posted a video is meeting and finding and watching MOAR FLOSSTUBES. I actually want to do a bit on my setup for the full transparency element. Short story, I'm using a 2011 Canon Vixia HFG10 (can find on eBay for under $200). I do have two light boxes that cost less than $50 total. I am using Premier Pro to edit (so much to learn there) and I have spent a lot of time watching (wait for it) YT videos about lighting and camera settings. I didn't use any color correction filters, the key setting to pay attention to for avoiding blowing out colors of fabric is white balance. My go to for all things setup related are Becki and Chris on YT kzfaq.info/love/I2O-t0a6qd0GvZEHGojKBw

@pegpage8618 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished that same Blackbird design. Last month I finished Eleanor Rigby and love them both. And, of course, I love the Beatles too!.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I am really loving the subdued color palette for Eleanor Rigby and am actually working on it this weekend. :)

@jennymccally5374 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered you, Jody, and I had to laugh about the beanbag ashtrays. I think we are about the same age, and sure enough, I grew up in a household with smokers, so there were a variety of 70s ashtrays. The bean bag variety were popular on our boat, since it didn't slide around too much.

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenny! Yep, definitely had them at my grandparents' house (my parents didn't smoke) and it's just so odd to think about it now but then it was just normal!

@frankkelly8351 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jodie fantastic first video I have really enjoyed it look forward to seeing you again soon ☘️🙃🇮🇪❤️Angela in ireland

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Angela! Thank you so much for watching!

@anastitchesautumn3151 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jody...or Jodi...or Jodie! Great first video! I'm now going to binge so I can catch up....:-)

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ana! Your first guess was right - it's with a 'y'. : ) I answer to all three LOL. So happy you found our little corner of floss tube, welcome!!

@megastitches 2 жыл бұрын

New to your channel 😊 I found you because of Sambrie stitched loving the Wips and yes I do think looking a someone for a whole conversation is weird to me too!

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it! : )

@madelinevans2415 3 жыл бұрын

You seem so natural and comfortable on your first Flosstube. You are so funny. Will share where you get the plastic hanging tabs for your floss? So clever!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Madelin, I found them on Amazon. They are the self adhesive hang tags with a large round hook hanger. I think the brand is MiDube. I show them more in my second video, I should probably add a link in my episode details. Thanks for watching and for the kind words.

@triciab4895 3 жыл бұрын

Hooray for you! I am paralyzed with fear over making a flosstube video so I am always impressed with new people who seem so natural, as you do. Glad I found you! xx, Tricia (preb409 on insta)

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tricia, I really appreciate all of the encouragement and kind words. Thank you for watching! 🥰

@stitchagainsam9860 3 жыл бұрын

Great first flosstube! We have a lot in common (to the point that it almost got weird) other than the fact that you are a much faster stitcher than me. Congratulations on all of your finishes! And until I watched, I had no idea that all of those blackbird designs patterns were intentionally referring to Beatles songs. I just kept hearing them mentioned and would always think “oh like the Beatles song” never even realizing they were related. So now they need to be added to my wish list.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! (And I'm obsessed with the fabric you use as your backdrop.) Are you an early 70s baby too?

@stitchagainsam9860 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle actually a 1969 baby so also completely obsessed with anything 60s/70s/80s. Everything after just kind of blobs together.

@retromolar1 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your fist tube! I watch a you tuber who puts in movie clips when she references them, Frugal Fit Mom So fuuny

@ellenblack5376 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel !

@colleenarnold4915 3 жыл бұрын

Oh how well I know about magnifiers & fire!!!! ! 1/2yrs ago I got a call from my alarm company saying they detected smoke in my living room. I knew immediately what it was. My magnifier was positioned over my stitchy chair & the chair was smoldering!!!! The firemen got it outside before flames appeared but my condo stunk for weeks!!! Thanks for the reminder!!! Loved your video!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Gahh!! Thanks for sharing that Colleen. Glad they got a quick stop (and yeah that stuff does not smell good 😬).

@charj57 3 жыл бұрын

46:50 I use the filament also. I cut longer pieces so I can just pull, re-thread needle and continue running the filament as I work towards unworked area. When finish, i save the filament for my next piece. Love your video, I’ll be back😎

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I use it now only on the perimeter of my pieces so that I can pull those lengths and re-use also. When I did the full coverage Costa Rica Coffee chart I did a complete 10x10 grid and while it did come out, I had to use tweezers and carefully pull each length so those were not salvageable for re-use. Now I'll just use pre-grid fabric for HAED type charts. :)

@charj57 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle good to know about the filament on the HAEDs. I have several but not started any yet. Thank you for the must appreciated advice!!

@Sue_RedThread 3 жыл бұрын

Well, you’re fun! Keep doing you and see you again soon, hopefully.

@radosney 3 жыл бұрын

you're awesome, I love how you're organizing your thread. I got some of the clear sticky tabs, but the hole is too small, can you link where you got yours please?

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Here's a link to the adhesive tags I used for my DMC. www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Display-Hangers-Pegboard-Foldable/dp/B08BCCYKW6

@windycitystitchersflosstub8711 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Trixie, welcome to zee club. I like our weird tribe... needle and thread... seemingly ladylike on the surface ... irreverent hellions at heart. I did a few videos last year but got derailed by the dumpster fire,,, hoping to resume soon. Good way to keep track of things I think. And selfishly, I love seeing what other people are working on! Especially if they swear. Or say things like ‘modes of fauna transport.’

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I may be an irreverent hellion on the outside too. Maybe it's a hard candy shell. Either way, thank you so much. Come back!

@gandrian857 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video and work

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the kind words.

@francohen9685 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jodie. I have never done a flosstube video so I am no expert on creating one but I do watch many flosstube videos and I think you did a great job on your very first video. I want to do one someday and when I do I would be happy if it is half as good as yours. I enjoyed seeing each and everyone of your projects. I liked the chronological order that you put them in. It told a story of your flosstube journey. The mini dumpster fire was a very original project. I love all blackbird designs. I really loved the Fallen Leaves fabric that you showed. Did you end up editing the video. Did it end up taking you long time? I subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to your future videos.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fran! Thank you for the kind, encouraging words. I did do some minor edits here and there but fortunately there are lots of tutorials on how to use the editing software I have, so hopefully next time will be a bit easier. :) Thanks for watching!

@cynthiareese4927 3 жыл бұрын

Great first flosstube!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cynthia! :)

@rosielee8381 2 жыл бұрын

Loved your video and really enjoyed your company while I stitched today. I reckon you must be about the same age as my eldest son who still has exactly the same little wind-up robot (“Mr Mechanical” he was called!)

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rosie! I was in high school in the mid-80s, so that may give you an idea. Thank you for watching and for commenting! (Does your son's robot have the blue plastic head or red? : ) )

@rosielee8381 2 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle I'm pretty sure it is red! 😄

@kawaiitoy 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to flosstube! You're a natural, thoroughly enjoyed you! :D You've just started but you're already way more professional than me. Stitching? In hand or in a little hoop. Floss storage - does a big ol' pile on the floor count? 'Coz that's what I'm looking at right now. Don't worry, I'll throw it all back in the tin after I'm done with it... :P

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Jacob, thank you so much. If my stitching could look as pretty as yours, perhaps floor floss storage is for me too? Careful camera placement is key, you should see the chaos that was left in the wake of my last video.

@kawaiitoy 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle Hahaha! Yep, I know all about careful camera placement ;)

@ModernFolkEmbroidery 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle Also... why was I logged in with a different account? I am so confused. KZfaq must've logged me out and back in with another account. Ugh! :P

@rachaelwelch7564 3 жыл бұрын

#FirstFlosstubeVideoGoals Great first video! Bring on the profanity! I'm stitching Blackbird's Magical Mystery Tour as well, can't wait to see your progress.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachael, I have a feeling the swears are inevitable LOL. And sweet! Beatles twins!

@lorielle1395 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Fabulous first video! Love your projects and artistic flair...I mean REALLY using Haunted for G Leger! Genius!!! Hiow many strands are you using? One? I also love organizing my stuff.... Can’t wait for more videos...thanks! Lori

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lori! Thank you so much. I am using one strand of silk over two threads and am really happy with the coverage.

@lorielle1395 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle That’s what I thought but the coverage is so good, I was compelled to ask. Thanks!

@jthomas739 2 жыл бұрын

Hey!!! I just found your FlossTube today… I enjoy your videos very much! 😊. Perhaps you mentioned this … I’m asking now while I’m remembering and before I get distracted with something else….. do you use some type of cross stitch stand!??? The rectangular frame that you held up…. Do you attach that to something….. I’ve been try to find a stand that uses a square or rectangular shaped scroll frame…. Thanks for any help and/or reply. 😊

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there and welcome! Apologies for the delayed response, I usually answer comments and questions in a block when I have time at my desk to look things up and reply. I do use a floor stand and it is very basic. It works for me, but doesn't have much variety in terms of fully adjustable height or the like. If I had it to do over I would likely order something with more variety in terms of height and what type of frame could be accommodated. The one I have has two arms that extend and my scroll frame just sits on top of them - which makes it easier to flip over your work when it's time to end a strand, but it also makes for a wobble if the piece is a larger one. I would check 123stitch if you are in the US and just look at the variety that they have to get you started down the path of what features appeal to you and go from there. Hope that helps!

@katescrimgeour3884 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your first Flosstube - and look how many subscribers you already have. I saw Pulp Fiction at a movie theatre with my Dad - and the scene where John and Samuel are in the car and they go over a bump and accidently shoot the kid in the back seat - my Dad and I were so shocked that we started laughing - and then got embarrassed and got a little hysterical and then were asked to leave. Where did you get those plastic things that you used for your floss drops? Love your first "tube" ...on to #2!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate! Can SO relate to uncontrollable laughing, have been there waaay too many times. When I saw Napoleon Dynamite in the theater, I was laughing so hard within the first five minutes and the rest of the (fairly full) theater was silent. Funny what hits and what doesn't. I found those tabs on Amazon, if you search for self adhesive hang tags for retail with round openings they should come up. Lots of them have square ends, the ones I have are round (which I find easier to use). I think the brand was MiDube (?)

@guestservicesrosedalecente5045 3 жыл бұрын

Good Morning! Love your video and stitching and if you lived closer we could be friends. I also loved that you jumped into full coverage at such an early stage. Like me, reading Moby Dick at like 10 before I knew it was supposed to be hard. I don't know if you know that Colorado Cross Stitch and Country Stitches both did the (beautiful french named piece with the fancy letters and pear) They both cherish it! If you want to take a look. Also, "kitting up" is a separate hobby from cross stitch and should not even be put in the same category :)

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I SO agree that kitting is it’s own activity. I love it. I’ll check out those two channels for sure! 🧵🪡👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@stitchedlitbc 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thread chicken!!!

@sandycostello1302 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Jodi(y). I restarted cross stitch about the same time you started. You’ve really progressed quickly and have gotten a lot done. I look forward to following you. I’m doing similar for mania- one project (mainly) for the duration with some time this weekend for Blackbird Designs. I’ll look for you on Instagram. Sandy

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Sandy. I really caught the stitchy bug with a vengeance (lol). What BBD chart are you planning to do on the weekend? I just started Strawberry Fields and really like that they varied the berry colors in the border. So pretty.

@margaretyoder3007 3 жыл бұрын

PS....where did the Haunted linen for G. Leger come from???

@jthomas739 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I hope you see this comment since it’s on your first video!! 😱😩. I would like to know more about the scroll frame and stand that you stitch with please. Where it’s from etc. also could you do a short discussion about it on your FlossTube?? Maybe you have and I have not dug in far enough IDK…….I normally stitch in hand however, I have started to feel some pain in my hand!!! 😩😩Anyway, aside from this…. My husband and I are huge Pulp Fiction fans!! 😊😊😂 and yes…. I made those gum wrapper chains as a kid!! Also, Yamir is amazing…. I have even ordered and used her hand dyed floss which is fabulous!!! Hope to hear back…

@trixietricycle 2 жыл бұрын

I just responded to your other comment about floor stands, but yes I actually do go into depth about my scroll frames in a few subsequent videos (probably somewhere in the last three or four episodes). Yamir is amazing! Her December advent box was GORGEOUS!