Flosstube #5- A Finish and check out my new Lap Stand!

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2 жыл бұрын

Hey Stitching Friends!
❤ I finished China Blue! Yay! I start with that, and mention couching that I learned through ‪@stitchblisscorner‬ , Mary Rose. and then...
❤ I made a project bag.
around 3:30: ❤ I got and easily put together my K's Creations Stained Z-Frame Lap Frame. That is linked to Etsy below if you'd like to look at it better. You can see me struggle with it. Do I do anything easy?
❤ After that I get those clamps fixed on my Clip Frame.
❤ The Mini Bouquet Sampler SAL by Jeannette Douglas is coming along well and ready for April!
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✴ Goodies I showed in this video ✴
K's Creations STAINED Z-Frame Lap Frame Needlework Stand
www.etsy.com/listing/64199959...
Lyttzee Universal Embroidery Clip Frame
amzn.to/3hnMhkB
For my project bag I used: 16 gauge clear Vinyl, by the yard
amzn.to/3LhTSy5
✴ Designs I’m trying to do justice to ✴
China Blue, from the magazine:
Ultimate Cross Stitch, East Asia Vol 25 2020
amzn.to/36EB0KB
Free Mini Bouquet Sampler, SAL by Jeannette Douglas designs, on my old Scroll Frame
www.jeannettedouglas.ca/
And my new start will be "Spring" by Filigram. It's all loaded into my app and ready to start!
~Where I’m at~
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@e_craftingincolorado 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Markup RXP. I haven’t tried it. I do have the same stand. Since I’m left handed I have to flip it opposite of how it was initially built but that’s ok. I think the issue you are having it it’s too heavy with the scroll frame. Maybe try adding a small weight to the lap portion and see if that offsets it.

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea, the weight! Maybe a bean bag. 🤔 I do love that stand, I hope I didn't criticize it too much. I used it last night with the scroll and it does work wonderfully on that left side I worked on. And it's so pretty. Some of my problem may be in the way I had it adjusted. Thank you for commenting. 🥰🪡

@joanm31308 2 жыл бұрын

Your project bag is beautiful! You should sell them, I would certainly purchase with matching grime guard. I know I can’t be the only person that gasped when you showed it. Your are such a talented lady.

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Maybe one day I will make some to sell, but I must finish some of my projects 😂. Like that neverending quilt on my design flannel behind me. Thank you for commenting - you made my evening! 🪡

@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669 Жыл бұрын

A smaller pouch for the notions needed , matching the large bag, would be an added benefit. Even, possibly adding a 2.5" gusset!!! along the bottom seam...for me, it needs to be large enough for the 8.5" x 11.0" printed pattern, on card stock.

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! My bag is 16" x 16" so it does fit everything! But a matching case would be so good! I'll consider that in my next one. There aren't enough hours in the day to make all I want to make 😂. Thank you for commenting! 🪡☺️

@jeannefiscus7098 Жыл бұрын

Love your flosstube. Short and too the point. Keep up the good work. I too am a returning stitcher and am overwhelmed but loving this revival. Thank you

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments. Isn't it fun learning all the new things! And the designs have gotten so beautifully detailed! 🙂🪡🪡

@sharonhendrix3864 Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@vanillasockpig1002 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋, I just found your channel today. I also have a wooden lap stand to stitch on and I put the bottom wood part under my leg. By doing that the lap stand becomes sturdy and easier to stitch on.

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! My friend had the same thought and asked her husband to make a bit of an extension to make it tall enough to put under my thigh and stitch comfortably. (I have thick thighs 🤭). I haven't put it on yet but I think it should work like you said. Thanks for commenting. I'll let everyone know if it works good. 🪡🙂

@leahray5127 Жыл бұрын

The China blue piece is beautiful. For your lap stand you can try using one of the lap desks the bottom is soft like a beanbag and has a hard top, this will give a firm surface far the stand to sit on, on your lap. The mark up xp also available for android, I have it on my Samsung tablet. Have a wonderful day and thank you for the wonderful videos

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your compliments and your comment! Yes, I forgot Markup RXP is also available on Android. I do have a lap desk that I like to use, and it does help! 🪡☺️

@tactileandtrubbs Жыл бұрын

Beautiful blue cross stitch! Stunning!

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

That is such a pretty pattern, isn't it! ☺️🪡. It was fun to stitch!

@cbreadsandstitches3890 2 жыл бұрын

Your China Blue piece is beautiful!

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I am really happy with how it turned out, too! Now to frame it. 🙂🌸🪡

@kcfield601 Жыл бұрын

I love the project bag. Very nice job. The sewing is exceptional. Thanks for show and tell.

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope to do more explaining on the 'how' as had been requested. ☺️🪡

@kcfield601 Жыл бұрын

@Annette's Needles I have a $2500 Husckavarna Viking gathering dust in my craft closet. Have not sewn a thing for many a year. Lol Almost tempted to pull it out for project bag. Hehe

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

So many temptations! 😉😁

@sandrinou1329 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I see cross stitchers starting many projects. I hesitate to do that too. I always finished a project before starting another. And I wonder if I starting many projects too... It's a tentation. What do you think about it ?

@bitsofstitching 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely Finished piece and project bag! Have fun starting the Spring design from Filigram! Few weeks ago I started the Summer Mountain by that same designer, haven't made much progress on it. Thanks for the heads up on Mark Up! Have fun stitching!

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

I had to look up Summer Mountain. I really like that one, too! I'll probably do autumn next so I can have it done before fall! Hopefully. 😁. Thank you for commenting 😊🌸🪡

@patsyinstitches5941 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you talked about the apple app. Have to check out!

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just watch the tutorials and when you go to load the chart, I found choosing the extra in the settings helped it recognize all the symbols. They keep improving things, too. 😁🪡🌸

@karihutchison1808 Жыл бұрын

With regards to the Z frame, isn't it ambidextrous....? Change the side its attached to your frame on your lap so it doesn't want to lean too much to one side or off your lap. I just got the same frame....I'm excited to use it.

@annettesneedles 11 ай бұрын

I hope you liked it! And yes, ambidextrous! 😀🪡

@CarolRogers50 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@janean3773 Жыл бұрын

wow! adore your intro too!

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁🪡☺️

@shazen9692 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much!!!

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It's fun talking about stitching 😀🌸

@josephinemelendez8221 Жыл бұрын

Love your pojects bag very beautiful

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your comments 🪡☺️

@amyfitzpatrick8731 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same lap stand and I place a small bean bag from a bean bag toss game on the bottom to balance it on my lap

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

That a great idea! I have a 'rice sock' to heat up for muscles. I think I'll try that. Thank you for commenting! 😁🌸🪡

@patriciamillar5496 Жыл бұрын

I have that Z frame and love it.

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

It is so beautiful, too! I love to leave it out , almost as decor! 🪡😁

@jtwilliams3615 2 жыл бұрын

I was noticing that it looks like the arm that holds the stitching raises up higher so you could slide the the bottom under the side of your legs and still stitch comfortably maybe?? I also like the tip given above about a beanbag being used. I slide mine under my legs and it works great. But mine is a different brand and my arm rises the stitching high enough. It works very well and comfortably for me that way. I hope yours does too, such a wonderful gift from your son!

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

I will try that! But I think the lowest bar needs to be a little longer. I have thick body parts 😂 It is such a beautiful gift, i can't believe it! Thank you for your comment 😊🌸

@pamrosenberry7575 2 жыл бұрын

I have an Elan lap stand which looks very similar. Mine has a slide out to accomodate very long scroll rods or Q snaps for balance.

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I looked at those, they look wonderful! Mine is a K's Creation's Z frame. I don't know why I couldn't remember. 🙄. It doesn't have the slide out, but it is beautiful!.. And I hope I made it clear that I do like it very much! Though a slide would have been nice ☺️🪡

@carylminard448 2 жыл бұрын

My tablet has PK and there’s a bit of lag with mine too. I think it’s a Amazon product too. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

I want to love it like everyone else, but now I'm used to the other app. I do think it must be the tablet, and I was tired both times I worked with it. I should give it another try if I do a full coverage design. Thanks for commenting. 🙂🪡🌸

@thekeystonestitcher 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Z frame as well and struggle with balancing it on my lap with my scroll bars as well. I am considering requesting a longer piece for the side to use this instead as a sit on frame which would be more convenient.

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

I thought of that as well! I tried to see if lengthening the parts all the way would work like that, but, you know, thick thighs 😂. I hadn't thought of asking them for an extension! That's a great idea! Thank you for commenting. 🌸🙂🪡

@joyjackman6017 Жыл бұрын

The bottom bit goes under your thigh!

@suzannbrown5998 Жыл бұрын

Can I still get the China blue pattern it is so much like my grandmothers china blue willow. I saw it was a 2020 magazine thanks I really enjoy your videos

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes. That magazine is, it was last I looked, available on Amazon. The link should be under my video, in the 'more' section. There are some other nice designs in that particular magazine. 🙂🪡

@suzannbrown5998 Жыл бұрын

@@annettesneedles thanks I found it separate and downloaded it Thamks for getting back to me . I have started back cross-stitching after many years . I love the drops but used card stock and made my own I like them. Love your channel.

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

Oh, good. I'm glad you found it! Enjoy, it's fun and easy to do 👏🏼

@laurenandlilly 2 жыл бұрын

I have an Elan lapstand also and even though the base extends to make it stable and it was, I was still stressing my posture a bit when working on the right side of the frame (the part farther away from the arm). I decided if I turned the frame over and put the far side in the clamp making the work upside down, I could always work with the half of the frame that was closest to the arm. True, you have to turn your pattern upside down too, but as long as you work stitch by stitch what does it matter. Regarding Patternkeeper, I find that there are more options to work with setting up a chart when working with a photo rather than a PDF. So even if I have a PDF, I just take a picture of it and set it up using that instead of the PDF. I'm enjoying your videos and hope you keep it up.

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to describe that suggestion on the frame. I'm going to try that great idea! And thanks for the pattern keeper tip. I'll have to try that, too. Thank you again for your comment 🙂🌸🪡

@joyjackman6017 Жыл бұрын

I reckon the bottom bit is supposed to go underneath your thigh!

@annettesneedles Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's true but I think I have too thick of thighs 😂. My friend just made a little bit longer of the rail so now it does for. I'll have to show that on my next video! Thank you for commenting 🪡🙂

@carolynharris2733 2 жыл бұрын

If your stand is an Elan, the bottom extends

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I've seen those, but this is a K's Creation's Z frame, and doesn't have the slide. I do like it, but a slide would've been handy. 🙂🪡

@Dori23Stitches 2 жыл бұрын

Is your lap stand a K’s creations stand? I’m waiting for mine to arrive. I can’t wait!

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! I hope I made it clear that I'm happy with it! It's a Z-Frame. I know you'll love it! 🪡🙂

@Dori23Stitches 2 жыл бұрын

@@annettesneedles yes you did! It looks great! I’m having issues with back pain while stitching so I’m praying this helps! 😊

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

I think it will. Just find a good position for you then adjust it to fit. I often, but not always use a padded laptop tray on my lap, then my frame. Then once I’ve maneuver everything, I just settle in and stitch!

@marilynmckenzie2111 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Annette! I watched your video and took note of the Markup R-XP. I checked into it, in Apple and ended up ordering it for $ 14.99 USD . I have watched all their videos ( twice) and still navigating it like yourself. I have taken patterns from my saved photos and from charts and magazines. I am not sure if I should include the colour code/symbols OR do them separately. But then the system asks if this is only the chart or full page.? The big problem I have is re: Grid Lines, if I end up having the use the 3rd choice and try to line up the grid lines free hand, it seems to be So sensitive to get it just right! Also, the original grid lines and the other lines are not that much different in colour, so hard for these old eyes if mine to see. I feel I am spending too much stitchy time with the set up. Of course, I will keep working on it as I am determined to get much better at it!, Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated! P.S. Your blue round finish is just lovely! it will look really nice in the white painted hoop with a ribbon! I will look fwd to your next Flosstube! 😊🇨🇦

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

I've gotten better at using Markup R-XP. Now, before I load in a design I go to the settings and choose "extra" that seems to accept it clearer. Also, I scan the photo, graph, and the key all in one PDF. Then I can put things in their place and just check it all on my tablet. On my Bouquet of the month graph I didn't do that so I just put the paper key under my needle minder. There aren't too many colors in that one so it works. My next one I'm planning to talk more about putting my designs in on my next video. I'm not so good at typing it out. 😊 Thank you for your nice comments. 🪡✂️

@marilynmckenzie2111 2 жыл бұрын

@@annettesneedles thanks for quick reply and advice Annette! I am reading about another version “ v0.6 “ . I can’t tell if this is what I got. I searched for it in Apple but couldn’t find to download. I was watching a Markup R-XP tutorial where they mention new features added but I don’t see them on my app! It was on information added to the dashboard! Then there are not all symbols being picked up and having to fiddle with the high sensitivity levels! When I adjust the level, the screen won’t let me reduce in size so I can check if all the particular symbol was picked up or deleted,.I get stuck there. ( & frustrated) I need an “ in House” teacher! 😅

@marilynmckenzie2111 2 жыл бұрын

@@annettesneedles Hi again Annette. Today I took your advice and before I chose my design, I chose the “ Extra” and it worked Very well! Thanks so much for the tip. I had never done PDF’s before as I initially thought it was more for people that had Pattern Keeper As my IPad can’t it. Regards Marilyn 🇨🇦👍🏻

@annettesneedles 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm glad it helped! 😁

@marilynmckenzie2111 2 жыл бұрын

@@annettesneedles thanks sooo much!