Flosstube #6 220, 221 - Whatever It Takes

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3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my little corner of the Flosstube community where we talk about cross stitch, sewing, vintage everything, bees and dogs. And all the other things. Perhaps an unsolicited safety tip? You got it.
Mentioned today:
Honeybee Democracy by Thomas D. Seeley
• Tom Seeley: Honeybee D...
International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society
ismacs.net/
Project Bag Tutorial by Jenn Crafts:
• Flosstube #23.5 How to...
Flosstubers mentioned:
Minimalism in the Making
/ kellinthomas
Stitch Again Sam
/ @stitchagainsam9860
‪@texstylust‬
‪@OliviaBFlosstube‬
Pam & Steph
‪@JustKeepStitchin‬
‪@niecielynn‬
Stitching Progress Report:
'Pet All The Dogs' - Teresa Kogut
Started on 12/4/2020
35 count Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works with DMC one over two
'Funky Menagerie' - Lindy Stitches
Started on 12/31/2020
28 count 'Iris' lugana by Under the Sea with DMC two over two
'French Country Crow' - JBW Designs
Started on 2/28/2021
40 count White linen with TGA Black Crow - one over two plus one (top leg)
'G. Leger 1898' - Reflets de Soie
Started on 2/14/2021
36 count Haunted linen by Picture This Plus with called for silk one over two
'Honey Bunny' - Black Needle Society
Started in March 2021
32 count Broomstick linen by xJuDesign with floss from stash two over two
'Strawberry Fields Forever' - Blackbird Designs
Started 4/30/2021
32 count Honey linen by BestitchMe with called for floss two over two
'Octopus's Garden' - Blackbird Designs
Started 5/7/2021
32 count Tarnish linen by Picture This Plus with called for floss 2 over 2
'Joan Sands 1839' - Modern Folk Embroidery
Started 5/15/2021
38 count Wayfarer's Cloak linen with DMC one over two
#joansands1839
'Acts of the Heart' - Little By Little
Started 5/15/2021
46 count Cream linen with floss from stash one over two
'Yellow Submarine' - Blackbird Designs
Started 5/22/2021
28 count Dusk lugana by Jodi at Steel City called for floss two over two
'Long and Winding Road' - Blackbird Designs
Started 5/29/2021
32 count Prairie Grass by Seraphim with called for floss two over two
Cross Stitch For The Earth Design #19 - Emma Congdon
Started 5/27/2021
25 count generic even weave with DMC one over one
#seasonalearthsal
'The Hound and The Hare' - Modern Folk Embroidery
Started 6/3/2021
36 count Cream with TGA Schoolhouse Red one over two
#startalltheredsamplers
'Sally Spencer' - Birds of a Feather
Started 6/22/2021
40 count Light Hazelnut by xJuDesign with floss conversion one over two
Plans:
'Mary Griffiths 1873' - GigiR
40 count Beige by Weeks Dye Works with called for floss

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@LouXstitchAficionado 3 жыл бұрын

The cricket was going through the grass when Bumble frightened her by yelling Boo. Lovely finds with your Singers and cabinets. Stay safe😷 and well 🤗, above all happy stitching 🧵 and sewing 🪡 Cheers from Eastern 🍁 Canada 🇨🇦 Ps, Bolero was genius for the bees, they were flying to the beat.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Louise! Happy stitching to you too.

@texstylust 3 жыл бұрын

What Kyle said .... Oh my goodness, you’ve fallen down the hole hard on the machines and cabinets. I totally understand! I may have said this before, but my favorite part of buying a machine is sifting through the drawers and imagining the owner’s life. I acquired a White treadle last weekend along with a vintage Bernina (of which I know nothing about) from a lady who was downsizing all her treasures to move. We had such a lovely chat and she was so happy to find someone who she knew would appreciate the machines, that she practically gave them to me. I promised to find a deserving home for the Bernina and the treadle will stay with me. I will be bringing out and showing some of my treasures in upcoming videos. Thank you so much for the wonderful tribute to Barb, and for the lovely shout out for the BBDQAL and our channels. It’s much appreciated! Looking forward to seeing your machines set up!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lori! I would love to see some of your collection. It really is humbling to go through drawers and boxes and tins and find little bits of personality. The woman who had the 15-91 seemed very kind and a bit quirky in the best way. Thanks again for hosting the BBDQAL, I can't wait to start.

@victorianeitz6769 3 жыл бұрын

Jodi-seriously you are one of my very favorite flosstuber! You are HALARIOUS and enjoyable!! The end where the bee parade is happening to music oh my word I'm rolling on the floor. They know exactly where their queen is!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Victoria! So nice of you to comment and thanks for watching.

@mm-qm9zh 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! 🤗 This was an absolutely phenomenal video, in so many ways! I’m so glad I found you, thank you very much! 🐝 🧵 💕 Meline

@cindysmall4575 3 жыл бұрын

I totally love everything about your flosstube videos. Your theme song from Jacob and your dad is so cute and clever. My dad would draw us kids dogs, cats and rabbits. They always looked alike except for their ears and tails...lol. My mom was a longtime sewist and had a singer that she purchased in 1959. She was self taught and sewed many of our clothes including prom dresses, one wedding dress and three bridesmaid dresses. Hearing how you treasure what is included in the machines you find is so touching. I would think the people who used those machines for years would be so happy that you now have their treasures. Your stitching is amazing and I look forward to seeing your next video.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

OMG so cute about your dad's drawings. I mean, to be fair there are lots of dogs and cats that look like rabbits except for the ears and tails LOL. As for your mom, being self taught in the days before the internet (and especially YT) was quite a feat when you think about it. Thanks so much for being part of my little corner of floss tube.

@carolturnerrd 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video of the bees 🐝 The Queen saw a cricket sitting next to the bumble bee and she said boo.

@niecielynn 3 жыл бұрын

I so enjoyed watching! Your machines, cabinets and your beautiful bee video-wow! You are certainly stitch worthy and that’s why all those lived things are finding their way to you. ❤️

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. Thank you so much! 😍 I love your videos and stories and projects and cute grand babies and all the things. 💙💙💙

@kristimartin3427 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love queen, cricket and boo! I loved seeing the bees going into the box!

@tanyawilson853 3 жыл бұрын

Queen cricket. Love your video and appreciate your love of vintage machines and sewing tables. The previous owners would be so pleased that you have their machines and love them. I love your bee stories.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tanya. So much life in those old objects. Feels kind of like adopting a really heavy metal pet. Maybe that's why I name them?

@annedilworth597 3 жыл бұрын

You are becoming the queen of sewing machines! It fascinating to listen/see/ learn about the different machines. Equally interesting is the information on bees. They have always intrigued me.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Bees are the coolest. The more I learn about them the more I love them.

@karenjones405 3 жыл бұрын

The queen bumble with her words when she try to say boo to the little cricket.

@SarahsStitchySpot 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating education about the bees. Loved your WIP parade!!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah!

@margaretyoder3007 3 жыл бұрын

So so glad your husband saved the Bumblebee March footage!!! And yes, Bolero is perfect! 😊😊😊

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. So glad he tracked it down!

@lorihowell5626 3 жыл бұрын

The sewing 🧵 machines were amazing. I love that you will be giving them life again. You were so right about gifting cross stitch. I am a lot more guarded about who I will make projects for but you are right about the fact that we make it for the love of making. The Queen 👑 Bubble Bee 🐝 Boo has tea 🍵 with her Lady in Waiting Cricket 🦗.

@joannebeaudry3122 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a good story teller, I enjoy that as much as your stitching. Please continue sharing ...

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joanne, I do appreciate all of you watching and it's very kind of you to comment. : )

@joycewells4115 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing those old singer machines. They were so well made and charming. My husband treats me like a queen. Boo

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joyce. SO well made. One machine that I found was barely turning over and it was simply a matter of carefully oiling the upper drive gears and letting them loosen up. If they are maintained properly they run well for ages.

@khayes9591 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy you found the 15-91. Someone who loves it deserves it and that’s you! I love that and you are right - It is the badassery of machines. I love mine.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to go through that machine and take the first few stitches. Then I can name it. : )

@amy-louise4256 3 жыл бұрын

The bumble chart is so adorable. So in love with it. Love watching your videos. Almost making me want a sewing machine

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy-louise! As for sewing machines, If you don't sew but are interested in learning, there are so many fantastic YT tutorials on the basics. I (obviously) support your 'almost' desire to get one. If you are on Instagram and have questions about it don't hesitate to send me a message. : )

@hannamansfield2894 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the info. It is really going down many rabbit holes....wow. Lots of information....love it!

@joycemills967 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and really enjoyed the learning about the bees and sewing machines. Queen, Cricket and Boo

@robinselby1 3 жыл бұрын

Your stitching is gorgeous and I just love what you’ve done with the 🐰 so creative! Congratulations on the sewing machine and cabinets they are quite a find and I’m so happy you found them! Queen, cricket, bumble, boo Blessings to you always!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin, I really need to finalize my plan to FFO Honey Bunny, it's such a cute chart. Happy stitching!

@suecallen9915 3 жыл бұрын

The bee march of love to Bolero - genius!

@kaylowry4188 3 жыл бұрын

Great visit. Thanks so much for sharing. The queen bumble bee said boo to the cricket 😃

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kay!

@danalake4645 3 жыл бұрын

I too have been the recipient of the vintage sewing machines and stitching supplies of people that have passed on. I always value these items and sift through with thorough appreciation of their use by the previous owner while I consider how I can put them into a project. Thanks for sharing your finds and sentiments about such things. I just finished stitching several designs with the floss selected by the previous owner to honor their intentions. Queen Boo Cricket

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dana, I'll bet those finishes are lovely. : )

@molliesevcik1904 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel- enjoyed! Fascinating about the bee swarm going into the box. Queen, cricket, bumble, boo

@kimberlystrickland4101 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sewing machine stories! I love to collect old machines with stories. I bought my first one when I was about 18. I have several that were from family and friends, that once belonged to mothers or grandmothers, that passed them on to me. I have a friend that is cleaning out great-grands farm house and contacted me to bring me two machines in cabinets and old sewing items and pin cushions! I am excited! Love being a caretaker of past seamstresses beloved items!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kimberly! That is super exciting that you have a couple of new machines incoming. (That term 'caretaker'. That is it exactly.)

@sheribrown2180 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your flosstub. I enjoyed watching. Queen, Boo, Cricket.

@theresarowan3622 3 жыл бұрын

The greatest compliment is to know the things you loved in life will continue to be loved after you are gone. A cricket brings good luck.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I think so too.

@periwinklefloss 3 жыл бұрын

the bees set to music is epic! i love it. they're so amazing! your stitching is also awesome, and the sewing machines you found. lol. 💜

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shawna, those bees were epic and the hubs was right about the music. Looking forward to your next video ...

@cathylounsbury7707 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jody! Love all the machines and tables! Great finds! I also enjoyed the bee videos. I would love cricket! 🌞🌸🌺🌼🐝🐝🧵🪡💕💕💕

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cathy!

@lkb9139 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great videos! You are a joy to watch! I like the Becky Boo pattern. She is super cute!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

She IS super cute, isn't she? Thanks for watching! : )

@cheryljackson685 3 жыл бұрын

I recently returned to cross stitching after several decades. I returned because of the Magical Mystery Tour. My first finish is Octopus's Garden. How simultaneously sad and glad I am to have found Blackbird Designs. My heart certainly goes out to Barb's extended and extensive family. On another note, I'm eliminating many of my belongings now - before I retire next year - because I have one child and I don't want my son to have to go through everything! Going from hoarder to minimalist! I donated many mementos of mine, my mother's and my grandmother's. Things I still can't let go of - our buttons, scissors, and needles as well as all of the sewing books and crochet patterns. I learned at a very early age how to sew my own clothes. Now I just can't get past the sticker shock of the cost of patterns and fabric to sew my own clothes again! This video really hit lots of chords with me! Thanks for sharing.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the finish! I love that chart so much. It is such a shift that sewing your own clothing is more expensive than buying - when I was a little girl that was definitely not the case. Thank you for the thoughtful comment, I do appreciate it.

@wandamccoll3739 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the bee video and the bee education! Your cabinets are fabulous! You are the sewing machine queen! What incredible finds! I absolutely agree with you about my crafting. I do it for the joy it brings me. I do have one piece that is a family story which would be nice if someone were interested but if not, c'est la vie. Thanks so much Jodi and happy stitching.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wanda. Happy stitching to you, too. : )

@dtrimble1965 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos. Love the info on the bees and sewing machine. Queen, cricket, boo

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! : )

@jenniferwanless9638 3 жыл бұрын

Queen cricket. Thank you for your time doing flosstube, love them.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennifer. I enjoy making them, thank you for being here to watch. : )

@anajaen9013 3 жыл бұрын

Love your floss organization. Boo to you 😃

@peggy1046 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Love how informative you are. Really appreciated

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peggy, so kind of you to say. Happy stitching and hope you are enjoying the summer. : )

@lorrainebergstrom9391 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your segment on the bees. A few of my uncles were bee keepers back in the day and I do find bees fascinating. It was so great to see all of your wips, your projects are all looking beautiful. Congratulations on the lucky finds of sewing tables and machines and notions. I love old things like that too. I still have my singer sewing machine that I bought in 1977 and it still works well. I enjoyed your video. Stay well! Queen, Cricket.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lorraine, and I love that you have your machine from 1977. My mom has her original machine (made in 1967) and it still works like a champ.

@loriulloa8325 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same table as the first one you showed, it was my mom’s & very well used😊. It was blonde & I refinished it a couple of years ago, looks great & I love it!

@susanleone8986 3 жыл бұрын

Brand new to your flosstube. So glad I tuned in! Enjoyed stitching along while you shared all things bees and stitchy. Would love to stitch Queen or Boo. Save the bees!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan, and welcome! I appreciate everyone who comes to spend time in this little corner of the floss tube community and yes! Save all the bees. : )

@JanetDoucette 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your rendition of G. Leger 1898 from Reflets de Soie... it is absolutely beautiful!!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Janet, I think I'm dragging my feet on finishing it because I've really loved stitching it.

@kathykelly9866 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed 👀 my at all your WIPs. Queen, cricket, bumble.

@jacquelineleibfried4691 3 жыл бұрын

Love your machine and cabinet finds. Continued success with your 🐝 bees. Cricket.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jacqueline!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacqueline! You won The Cricket Collection 'Flowers & Bees" chart, so if you are on Instagram send me a direct message with your mailing address and I'll get it sent out this week. :)

@bobie3330 3 жыл бұрын

Jodi, I much enjoy the bee segments you are adding! Its a fantastic journey and another lovely hobby. And yet again you scored some lovely things with so much history behind. I know in my area there is an old lady celling her cross stitch stash - I do have to go and pay a visit to her. The queen chart looks lovely!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo yes, go take a look at what she has. Thanks for watching! : )

@MsLaurajudd 2 жыл бұрын

What wonderful finds Queen ! Cricket bumble

@janellstoeger9517 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ALL the information, thoughts and showing us your life, you are funny and I adore your sense of humor! Queen, cricket and boo are my top want to stitch. . .can't wait to see your next video. I have terrible habit of watching on TV, then not remembering to go comment.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you Janell! Since starting this channel I have learned that lots of people watch on their TV screens (my head must look huge! lol). Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate each and every one of them. : )

@MissusStitches 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to be a queen for a day. The crickets would be singing their songs. I would bumble along, thinking of all the stitching I would do. I would say Boo to all who I meet to scare them away and stitch my day away. Those were all wonderful stories. Awesome charts and I loved your words of respecting the crafter when you adopt their stash. It has given me a new outlook. Bolero definitely worked with bee video.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheila! (Nicely done on working all the words into a story.) : )

@denised828 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jodi Thank you for sharing your bee stories and videos of bees 🐝. They are very fascinating. I would certainly like to stitch some bee related projects so here goes lol…queen cricket. Thanks again 🥰

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Denise, I wasn't joking when I said I could talk about bees for ages LOL. They really are incredible little creatures.

@jbwdesignscrossstitch4750 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing my French Country Crow on your channel! I was thrilled to see it on your channel! Will be anxious to see how you finish it too.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Judy! I love your charts so much (I’ve got a few in the kit bin ready to go) and French Country Crow is one of my favorites. Thank you for making beautiful pattens for us to stitch! 💙💙

@jbwdesignscrossstitch4750 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Jodi. Let me know if you’d like any patterns for your give aways!

@dianehaun711 3 жыл бұрын

I just love your videos. I feel like I'm sitting and talking to a friend. You share some very interesting facts. Love seeing the bees. If you ever decide to do a pass along on Sampler House I'd love to be on the list. I keep looking for it but haven't found it yet. I think making a project bag from your applique block is a great idea. I've started making solid or pieced fronts on mine and quilting them. Both the backs and fronts have batting. One our quilt guild members passed several years ago and I bought her old Singer and her 20" square ruler. I gave the machine to my son. Every time I use that ruler I think of Jean. Anna of Quilt/Stitch Roadies pointed out in a recent video about how excited we get when we find a x-stitch or quilty treasure in a thrift shop so just think that when our stash ends up there one day the joy it will bring to a fellow crafter. I thought that was a great way of thinking about it. Although my son tends to have his grand dad's hoarder tendencies so who knows what will happen to my stash. I just hope it is loved and admired by someone! 😊

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to have you here watching, Diane. : ) I think Anna is on to something there.. when you think about it, we get SO much enjoyment from samplers that were stitched all those years ago. One little girl stitched a sampler and then a century (or more) later, hundreds of us go buy the chart and stitch what she did. I love that!

@marshakruze6056 3 жыл бұрын

I was/am so happy for you and your sewing machine and cabinet finds. But what really touched me was the reverence for the items left behind so neatly placed. My heart about broke and It made me think of my mom and grandmother’s sewing treasures. Thank you. A story about taking kids to movies. I took my grandson to see Where the Wild Things Are when he was 4. A classic, right?! Well. It got to the part where the lady monster grabs the boy and swallows him and he’s in her stomach. My grandson was now on the verge of throwing up!! What the hell!! I think that was the last movie I had the nerve to take him to. 😅

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marsha! Thank you for your kind words, I know there are lots of us who see those items left behind or passed along as treasures.

@cathypurdon1911 3 жыл бұрын

Loved stitching with you today! 😘

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cathy. The deck is open! (lol) : )

@GigiEloy 3 жыл бұрын

Love the machines, it's a rabbit hole 😅. I would love to stitch the queen or the cricket or the bumble or the boo. Thanks for the visit 💙

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gisele! It is a rabbit hole indeed. Good thing I like rabbits. Appreciate you watching and for all of your kind comments. : )

@mrsfreddo 3 жыл бұрын

Just loved your whole chat 'n share, and I really enjoyed that astounding "March of the Bees" set to Bolero.... what an amazing community they form! Thank you s-o-o-o much👏💜. Oops, before I sign off , 'QUEEN'.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jane! Aren't they just incredible? Thanks so much for watching. : )

@margaretyoder3007 3 жыл бұрын

Kit Parade, yay!!! I’m here for it!! 👏👏👏👏

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Might have to do it ....

@stitchingincostume 3 жыл бұрын

Where to start? LOVE you and this video. I think you are the official queen of drop down notes... and your editing is spot on lady! Guess what I told my husband yesterday?... I want to try keeping bees! We have plenty of room -so after I go down that rabbit hole of research, I will most likely jump in the deep end. Lovely to see your machines, it makes me want to stalk Craigslist to find some treasures! I too am sucked into the BBDQAL. I've been playing with the applique, It's fiddley. Your G. Leger is the most gorgeous thing, I can't wait to see her finished. And Joan Sands makes me want to download and start another sampler ... :(... too many on the go at the moment! But one day! Thanks for keeping me company while I stitch... Happy stitching to you!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Katherine, that is awesome that you want to keep bees! One of the most valuable things I did when I started was to look up the local beekeepers' association and connect with them. They routed me to classes and a beekeeping supply store where I could show up in person and ask questions. Now there are SO many amazing tutorials online and on YT but nothing beats having a chance to watch other beekeepers in action in person to see if you really like it. Also, every region is different when it comes to weather, and that directly impacts bee timelines and what type of equipment is best, etc. So connecting with your local group will give you that specific into. This is the perfect time to start your research, now that it's mid/late season for colony growth you can learn, prep and place equipment to get ready for the spring bee packages and hive your first bees in March or April of 2022. Please message me on IG if you want, happy to share the limited bit I know. Yay bees!!

@pamlacey136 3 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing the bee video; it is so interesting. Thanks for sharing so much information and stitchy goodness. Happy stitching and enjoy your sewing too…………….I meant to add the Lisa of Lisa Abbey’s Needlework FT has an aviary in her home that is filled with finches and canaries; great channel if you have not watched it, she does a lot of thirsting and uses it for finishing and decorating.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Oo thank you for the tip! I will check her out for sure. I appreciate it Pam!

@adinasalmansohn9842 3 жыл бұрын

Bolero….perfect! Either that, or Grand March from Aida. Lol

@hill8018 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fun fun video!! Queen, cricket, bumble, boo!!

@claudiagraham5131 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Trixie Tricycle defender intro by Jacob and your Dad... so cute and clever! I'm stitching G Leger too but love the fabric you are using. Boo to the queen bumble cricket.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I love that intro, too. Can't take any credit for it and think it's such a cute combination of creativity from both of them. : ) I have loved stitching G. Leger, almost done. I'll miss it!

@karendavis-macon9658 3 жыл бұрын

QUEEN...that's you on finding the best bargains in sewing machines!! Jodi next time reach out in the community to see if someone will loan you a pattern of exchange with you. I've asked twice and been successful both times! Love your caring attitude....I feel you!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERYDAY IN 2021!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, Karen. I probably have some charts that other people would want to loan/swap with me. Happy stitching to you too, and thanks for watching!

@carolferrett3200 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the link to Honeybee Democracy - very interesting. We have kept bees here in France and when we were newbies we had a swarm and, like you, cutting the branch meant that it fell in the wrong place, just beside the box. I have to admit that I ran away after that !! But the bees just went straight back to their original place and we were able to collect them when it got a bit darker. I love bees. Queen and Cricket.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Oooo another beekeeper! Hi Carol! If we hadn't been fully suited up I probably would have wanted to run also. Being on a ladder at the time helped prevent that impulse as well LOL. Glad 'my' bees tended to find their way despite my novice fumbling. As for Honeybee Democracy info, the details about the bee behavior was fascinating but the methods they used to research was just as interesting to me. Very cool. : )

@purplepeacockjill 3 жыл бұрын

Boo! Great video. Thanks for sharing 💜

@elizabethholzer7471 3 жыл бұрын

I love old machines and paraphernalia. Queen

@jodycox5193 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a vintage presicion home maker sewing. This machine was clean and beautiful. I’ll take a cricket

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo congratulations, Monica! I love hearing about all of the machines. : )

@beaswere1662 3 жыл бұрын

So many things to say. First, wonderful tribute to Barb Adams. Her talent will be missed. Second, the bees video was wonderful. I will always think of you when I hear Bolero, one of my favorites. Third, you antique machine journey is fun. Makes me think. Fourth, I love the idea of using one of the BBD quilting blocks on a project bag. Since I am having fun making project bags I immediately bought the book and will be making at least one! I guess that’s all except thank you for your fun videos.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Bea, thank you for taking the time to comment! And if you like that BBD quilting book, I think you'll really enjoy watching Lori (Texstylust), Olivia B and Carol (Saltbox Stitcher) do their Blackbird Designs quilt book flip-throughs on their most recent videos. SO much beautiful content.

@gailmagpiestitcher3240 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a beautiful intro, and a super interesting super fun video. Congrats on all the fantabulous sewing machine and accouterments finds. Really really love that G Leger stitch. And boo ! Loved the March of the Bees at the end. Not a huge fan of bees in person, but wow that was cool to watch!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Gail, so nice of you to watch and comment.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gail, just wanted to let you know that you won the Becky Boo's Queen Bee chart! If you are on Instagram, send me a direct message with your mailing address and I'll get this out in the mail to you this week. : )

@tinyhousestitcher 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Love love love your videos! I'm totally with you about honoring the history. I wish more folks felt that way! Can you remind me of the project bag tutorial you mentioned? Thanks!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reminder! I'll put the link for Jenn Craft in the description.

@debbiesosolik7556 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered you channel. I liked learning about the bee activity, I plant to support wildlife. Love old sewing machines and would have many if space available. Love the charts interested in queen, cricket or boo. I will be watching you with my morning coffee.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie! Welcome to my little corner of flosstube, so happy to have you here. Bee-friendly gardens are so important, thank you for doing that. (Although they do like an overgrown blackberry patch just as much if we're being honest LOL.)

@terrihall3247 3 жыл бұрын

Love to hear about your adventures!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terri, it's one advantage to getting a little older. Lots of stories. : )

@kathleenwerner8548 3 жыл бұрын

That was fascinating watching the bees go back into the hive. I also enjoyed hearing about the sewing machines. boo

@jaxcreativeinspirations 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I LOVE Singer Touch n’ Sew machines!! I have about 5 or 6 in storage just waiting for me to find a place big enough for all my crafting crap ☺️ I live NE of Seattle. I’d love to get together and stitch on your deck, in a not-so-creepy way, lol!! My dad was an amateur beekeeper. Before he passed he and I would go gather swarms when the Police Department or Department of Conservation would call for bee help … Totally enjoyed your video today!! Looking forward to your next one!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jackie! Are you on Instagram? Send me a message if so, I'm making a little list of local stitchers looking for a group to meet up with at some point. Fun!!

@frankkelly8351 3 жыл бұрын

Queen cricket bumble boo I really love your videos thank you so much for the beautiful things you said about barb of blackbird it was put so well the bees with bolero was wonderfully apt you are so full of information and I very much appreciate it I feel we are never too old to learn and I am always ready to hear about other peoples experience of things your stitching is gorgeous please keep doing what you are doing it is wonderful 🙃❤️🇮🇪☘️Angela in ireland

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thoughtful comment, Angela! I really appreciate it. : )

@linnieisenburg520 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jodi. Thank you for your bee story. I love bees ,have a great respect for bees, love stitching bees 🐝 but unfortunately very allergic to them. I like Cricket and Boo. Thank you very much. Happy stitching. 😊

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Linnie! I’m also allergic to them so I have to be very careful about being fully suited up. Thanks so much for watching and commenting and happy stitching to you too!

@sarahpatedaniell619 3 жыл бұрын

The Singer Touch an Sew you bought on Craigs List is the best. I rue the day that I got rid of my Mothers. It was sewing beautifully in the early 2000's. Your a lucky girl.....

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah, what model was hers?

@sarahpatedaniell619 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh I just don't remember the model. It was a Singer Touch Sew. I can remember that it looked so modern when she got it. Wish I could think of what year... enjoy and thank you for your videos...take care ❤

@lorettahenderson8979 3 жыл бұрын

Jodi…thanks for another awesome video…we plant flowers for all the bugs, bees, butterflies and birds to enjoy…It makes me happy to see others doing great things for the “littles”…loved every project you showed…my cataract surgery is in August, so I enjoy your stitching so much…I hope you are very fortunate to have all the “feet” to your 3 second-homed sewing machines…my machine(1966 Brothers) doesn’t have the replacement feet at their headquarters…so there will be some more searching…wishing you joy and happy stitching/quilting❤️❤️❤️Bumble and boo

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Loretta, wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery from your cataract surgery. Will you be able to get back to stitching when you've healed up? Or have you still been able to in the meantime? Thanks so much for watching and for the comment.

@lorettahenderson8979 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your good wishes…my stitching right now is slow and the needle is really close to the eye…🤪😜we will have to see how the eye problems are addressed, it is complicated to digest all the cataract information…thanks for adding sparks to FlossTube ❣️

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Loretta, just wanted to let you know that you won the Beau Bumble chart! If you are on Instagram, send me a direct message with your mailing address and I'll get this in the mail this week. : )

@lorettahenderson8979 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...many thanks...I am not on IG, so l will have to email you my address.

@lorettahenderson8979 3 жыл бұрын

Jody I am not in IG…it is another Rabbit Hole like Pinterest…sorry, not sorry…I am on Facebook Messenger under Loretta Henderson…have a great day🌻

@Sue_RedThread 3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos Jodi (Jody?)- and I am holding you solely responsible for me falling down the vintage Singer rabbit hole. My Mom had a 401 which I have never recovered from my brothers letting an auctioneer take it when we cleaned out her house. I now have a Singer 221 winging its way to me on a total impulse buy. Yikes. I may have a problem. Anyway- you are great to watch and listen to while stitching. The bees were so fascinating. Thanks for taking the time to show us your other “fun” hobby. Cheers.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo, congrats on the 221! Have you watched Lori (Texstylust)? In her Episode #2 from 2018 she shows a couple of her Featherweights.

@Sue_RedThread 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle I will be sure and watch Lori- she's another great inspiration. I love this community! :-) Have a great day. Sue/@crowsnestcrafter on IG

@bookfairy62 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting information and videos on 🐝. You have great skills in finding sewing machines and cross stitch patterns. Once upon a time there was a cricket queen that asked a bumble bee why it screamed boo. Not very clever but I tried to make it interesting. 🙂

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks RaNae! : )

@margaretyoder3007 3 жыл бұрын

Your machine and table acquisitions are fascinating!!! So awesome to be able to go through a treasures piece abd get a sense about the owners. Very very cool!!!

@carolinedenise 3 жыл бұрын

Knitting taught me to be very careful with who I craft for! A few years ago I knitted a shawl for my sister who ended up putting it in the washing machine (even though I gave her written instructions, and even propose to wash it for her) and it came out almost felted. She still loves it and "doesn"t notice the difference" but I'm like dude, I spent a month and a half knitting this thing. When I started cross stitching I told myself I would never cross stitch for anyone else. I've changed my mind since then, I would cross stitch for another cross stitcher! ;)

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Caroline! Ooof the shawl in the washing machine hurts my heart LOL but completely relatable. I agree, stitching for another stitcher is the way to go. I love seeing things people get in smalls exchanges or other stitchy trades.

@kaykirn9552 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Cricket and your videos. I have a thing for old singers and I recently found a 221k white mint in carrying case ❤️. I’m using my original touch n sew 626 to this day!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooo! Congrats on the 221k! I bet you were thrilled! And the Touch & Sew looks like a really neat machine. I was reading that some people got frustrated with them because threading the tensioner was a bit quirky and if you didn't get it right you'd (naturally) get a big ol' thread nest on the underside of your project. So they put those threading diagrams on the inside of the machine and then changed the tensioner on later models. Super interesting.

@kaykirn9552 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixietricycle the trick when threading it is the presser foot must be in the raised setting😊.

@BlackRibbonStitchStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Your piece on bees was fascinating especially since I’ve recently become obsessed with bee xstitch charts! I can remember when it was more economical to make your own clothing! Not anymore! Queen Cricket Boo 💝

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Denise! I remember that too! I don't quite know when that changed, but when I was a kid it was definitely less expensive to sew clothing than to buy. Love your channel, just catching up on your most recent episode. : )

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Denise! You won the Queen Bee chart by Little House Needleworks, so send me a direct message with your mailing address on Instagram and I'll get that sent out this week. : )

@periwinklestitcher 3 жыл бұрын

Love your Birds of Feather Sally Spencer start - gorgeous! You are the queen of the vintage Singers x

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sian, I love that chart so dang much.

@dianastearns9259 3 жыл бұрын

Queen chart is beautiful. Love the story about the bees and the sewing machines. Your projects are impeccable. Thank you for another great video.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diana. I appreciate it.

@patchy_pony_stitcher 3 жыл бұрын

What a super find with the sewing machine, you’ll be the Queen of sewing machines! Boo!

@susanstandleystitchintime 3 жыл бұрын

The bee info was fascinating! Glad they came to your house 🏠 and not mine 🙃. Will you collect honey? All so interesting! Loved seeing your wips. Your stitching is fabulous. Thank you for your videos 😍

@susanstandleystitchintime 3 жыл бұрын

And YES. I definitely want to hang and stitch!!!!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan! Not sure if we'll collect honey this year, it depends on how their stores look toward the end of the summer. Honeybees need so much fuel to maintain hive temperatures throughout the winter here in the PNW, so that's the priority. This hive is blowing me away with how much they already have socked away, so it's possible we could pull a few frames of honey to harvest.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

YAYY!!

@kims743 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the bee info at the beginning of the video, I love bees. Parakeets are pretty common in the south of England now. Released from captivity they survive pretty well during the winter. They feed on my giant sunflowers when they set seed, a sight I'm still amazed by among the sparrows, blackbirds and blue tits.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I'm fascinated by that. I was reminded of the Telegraph Hill parrots and need to watch that documentary on Netflix. I'll bet it is amazing to see out in the garden!

@stitchingbythemoon 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video , especially about the bees. And Bolero is perfect! 😊. I would probably come stitch at your deck (I say probably because I’m very shy). I live on the other side of Lake Washington (Newcastle).

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Oooo! We are neighbors!! I've got a little list started, send me a message on Instagram if you like. Would be so fun to have a group to meet up with. : )

@micheleboykin627 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed learning about bees. Thank you. Your observations and thoughts about caring for and respecting the crafts and belongings of other crafters is right on target. Thank you again.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Michele, and thanks for the kind comment.

@amybixler9980 3 жыл бұрын

Your segment on old sewing machines is so interesting and helpful. I have an old Singer like the black one, in a cabinet, with a stool (that has a compartment) that was my grandmother’s. I have never really sewed or enjoyed sewing and would love to sell it to a restorer or collector. The link and resources you mentioned are super helpful. Thank you!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy! The ISMACS site can tell you much of what you might want to know about your machine just by looking up the serial number. It seems like lots of people are looking for machines these days so it would probably be a good time to sell one. Best of luck and thank you for watching. : )

@Amy11794 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative and interesting video. Love hearing about your Craig’s list finds. Cricket.

@donnabeyers8562 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your videos. The bee footage is wonderful! Can’t wait for the next one!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Donna, I really appreciate it. Next time I want you all to see the bees I have now. They really are so sweet.

@otimo8388 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a relatively new stitcher and love looking at bee patterns. Planning to stitch some in the future. bumble, queen, cricket

@aliceschultz3182 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the incredible bee video. Your videos are so informative along with beautiful stitching. Loved the Bolero at the end, it was a 10.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alice, I put Bolero in as a surprise for the hubs. Happy that it turned out (it was a bit of a tech hurdle for an editing noob like me). : )

@HyggeStitcher 3 жыл бұрын

Boo ! Hello from Winnipeg Canada! Home of Winnie the Pooh. See you again in a few weeks, I shall wait on it!

@AbiBellaStitch 3 жыл бұрын

I have 80+ WIPs. It doesn't bother me at all. Most of them only have 10 stitches put in. So when I pick them up eventually, I have the starting point figured out.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

I think that’s the way I should think about it. I know I’m going to stitch them at some point, what’s the harm on throwing a few stitches in? 🤔😊

@ronnietall1323 3 жыл бұрын

I have loved hearing your sewing machine stories, I love the old machines. It was so interesting about your 201, loved it!! And then this new machine you got with the cabinet! I have 3 old machines a Feather weight, 99k and a 301. I found a card table made for the 301, it was in a thrift store, really good condition for $10, I was so excited!! If I lived closer I would love to stitch with you! I live near Leavenworth WA. Really enjoy your floss tube!! Happy stitching!

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

It is so pretty where you live. I have friends in Plain, WA. I love it there. I saw a few photos of the card tables that Singer made, what a great find for $10! Thanks for sharing that Ronnie, so cool!

@peggy1046 3 жыл бұрын

I would love cricket. We have Australian native bees

@sandraf6033 3 жыл бұрын

Bumble and boo for me but mostly thank you for the stories about the bees and sewing machines. I was gifted my neighbours entire Stitchy stash by her family after she went into a home and I got to know her even better that way. I have one of her samplers on my wall and often think about her when using her stash. Stitching brings so many different people together. Take care and please tell us more about the treasures you found.

@trixietricycle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, how great that your neighbor knew the person that her things went to. I love that.