Love your flosstube. I can't wait for the next one. You showed some beautiful stitching. 😊
@arlenelunaluna49555 күн бұрын
Happy belated birthday.
@stitchingwithyourbesties2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@Cydne02035 күн бұрын
Just happened upon your video tonight. You are so pleasant to listen to. I will definitely be watching you often. I live in Alabama staying inside stitching because of the heat.
@stitchingwithyourbesties2 күн бұрын
We are state buddies! We should get together sometime! Thank you for your kind comments! They mean so much to me.
@barbschreib5555 күн бұрын
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Tracy!!! I JUST SUBSCRIBED to your channel and am sooooo excited! When you were showing pictures of places not far from us in GEORGIA I told my hubby that I had to get in touch with you. Because I thought I was the only stitcher in the state. This is soooo exciting!!!! We live in Ellijay, GA.
@stitchingwithyourbesties2 күн бұрын
Hey Barb! Thank you for your kind words! I love Ellijay! We should totally get together!!! Wouldn’t that be fun?
@littleanniez8746 күн бұрын
Hi Tracy just found you. I live in North GA. Curious where you are. I subscribed and look forward to watching you again
@stitchingwithyourbesties2 күн бұрын
Hey Annie! I’m SW of the Atlanta airport. You? I’d love to meet up! Thank you for your kind words!
@kristiboyz6 күн бұрын
Happy birthday!!! I LOVE everything about your flosstube! Please keep the videos coming!!!❤
@stitchingwithyourbesties6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!
@nerdystitcher8 күн бұрын
Happy Belated birthday!
@stitchingwithyourbesties6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@jrcajuncrossstitch8 күн бұрын
Happy Birthday! Looks like you had a great day. I tend to be a monogamous stitcher also, the most I have at one time is 2. Thanks for your question, I have always wanted to know how they keep up with all their floss when they have so many kits going at one time.
@stitchingwithyourbesties6 күн бұрын
Right??? I think asking a question can help us all learn. So I hope I can get lots of response and feedback. Thank you for commenting!
@dianamyery84028 күн бұрын
To keep track of where your floss is in different charts/kits. There’s an app called notions. It works well.
@cindyhedeen39088 күн бұрын
Glad your not a Detroit Lions fan, lol
@stitchingwithyourbesties8 күн бұрын
NEVER! Hahahaha
@NDQuilter19 күн бұрын
Here for the first time. So enjoyed it all. Beautiful stitching and finishes. I was born in 1951, and do the math 😂 You are still young. My Mom died at 43, way too young, so I enjoy every birthday I have as many don't get that privilege. Health before wrinkles here with me.😊Happy birthday and celebrate heading into your 60s. Clicked the notification button,so will see you again. Thanks you.
@stitchingwithyourbesties9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for commenting and add perspective! It is all about being thankful, isn't it? And I am and I'm so glad you visited my little channel!
@tammymerritt973712 күн бұрын
Hello Tracy.. I am so glad I found your flosstube.. I loved all of your projects they were beautiful! And wow are you a fast stitcher. I’m also a monogamous stitcher for the most part😂. I think if I had more than 2 going at the same time I would be to stressed! I’m 66 years old and have been married 46 years. I have cross stitched for ever but really picked it back up in 2019 when my husband had to have a quadruple heart bypass. And now I can’t get enough. I have 2 daughters and 1 son, from my son 1 granddaughter that is 17 and from my youngest daughter I have 1 granddaughter that is 7 and 1 grandson that is 4.. all of them are the joy of my life! I can’t wait to see your next flosstube❤
@stitchingwithyourbesties8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! We sound very similar! I got married at 19, have been married for almost 41 years and have 1 son and two daughters! I only have 2 grandkids at the moment but I’m praying hard for more. I stitched as a teen and young married and then quit when I started working after having my first two kids. After a 35 year hiatus, I was sucked back in by my Bestie. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it so much!
@wendymays778613 күн бұрын
Tracy!! I know you have a bestie but I need to be number 2!! 10 minutes in to this first video I thought wow we would definitely be friends. I am in TN, have 3 kids (boys) , my dad is in the early stages of dementia, I LOVE the Chiefs!!! I jumped on the proverbial bandwagon last year and I was hooked. Didn’t miss a game last year and I’m excited for this year. You know they play in Atlanta this year?? I mean I could go for a road trip 😂. But the best part is you showed the stitch you did for your son and I screamed.. my husband’s name is Michael Gerald 😮, my granddaughter was born on Jan 22 🤯🤯. It is destiny for us to be friends!!!! 🤣🤣 I’m so happy I ran across you on KZfaq and I can’t wait for Karen to join you. I know I’ll love her too!! Happy stitching ❤
@stitchingwithyourbesties8 күн бұрын
WENDY! You are now my 2nd BESTIE!!! My first Bestie doesn’t love the Chiefs, so you might be a contender for first place!!!! (Just kidding Bestie!). Yes, we know they are coming to Atlanta but it’s over $400 a ticket for the cheap tickets! Did I mention that my first two children are born on January 22nd??? My son at 9:16 pm and two years later, my daughter at 9:15 am! I told the Dr I would have waited for that one minute if I had known the time! What part of Tennessee are you located in? Maybe Karen and I can meet for Bestie weekend getaways!
@wendymays77868 күн бұрын
@@stitchingwithyourbesties I’m in Northeast TN, Kingsport. 5 hours from Atlanta! 2 hours from Knoxville. I would love to meet up with you gals!!!! Wow that’s so neat about your kids but I bet they hated sharing birthdays once they realized it 🤣. I’m just just happy I came across your flosstube!!
@mariecaza105116 күн бұрын
Hello Tracy, I am also a monogamous stitcher. I learned to stitch & quilt in 1990, quilting took over until FQS Cross Stitch University... I have stitched many patterns but not FFO'd them yet. I have been working on Prairie Schooler Santa's as well for Christmas in July right into August. To save your edges maybe try a back stitch around in a cheap thread. I zig zag mine. A Stitch Guide has helped me start with 1,2 or 3" margins. My 1st PS Santa has no border, oops 😬 . Look forward meeting your BF. Happy Stitchin' from Canada 🇨🇦
@stitchingwithyourbesties8 күн бұрын
My Bestie is Canadian as well, Marie! Thank you for taking the time to comment and I cannot wait for us to become Besties.
@dianamyery840216 күн бұрын
Just found your floss tube welcome great job. I hope you make more. I may one in Dun stitcher myself. Have been for 57 years course I do other crafts so I can’t say I’m monogamous to one craft but two one stitch. See you in the next one.
@stitchingwithyourbesties8 күн бұрын
Me too Diana… I’ve been crafting my whole life. But I’m finding getting back to stitching has been a great love of mine. I find it so easy to sit in my chair and stitch while hubby and I are watching TV. An easy way to craft while in the same room with him. Thank you for your kind comments!
@jenniferbrooks921319 күн бұрын
Did you say boob sweat??? 😅 😂. I laughed so hard! Sorry for your loss, love your attitude. Grandbabies and gardens, ❤.
@stitchingwithyourbesties18 күн бұрын
@@jenniferbrooks9213 Maybe???? You never know with me! It’s just between us Besties, right??? Thank you for your kind words.
@daisykaysprimitives20 күн бұрын
Welcome to FlossTube and no worries about all the technical stuff. So enjoyed your video and your spirit. Appreciate you being "real". Understand and can relate to your thoughts about aging. I'm trying to learn to age gracefully and what that means exactly and how to apply it. Yes, prayers always! Kristy
@stitchingwithyourbesties18 күн бұрын
@@daisykaysprimitives Thank you for your kind words, Kristy! I think we all go through stuff and instead of pretending we are okay, let’s talk about it and know that there are others that walked before us and can give us their wisdom! We are all human and I want us to be Besties! Thank means honesty.
@lollipopc490120 күн бұрын
Hello! I just came across your Flosstube and really enjoyed it! I used to stitch in the cute and country 90's as well and moved on to other crafts... there's always something on the go! I started back at the end of 2022 and keep on stitching! I am learning to finish things as well and it's been a bit of trial and error. I really hope to see another video soon and to meet your bestie ☺️💖 Take care and happy stitching! Laurel 🇨🇦
@stitchingwithyourbesties18 күн бұрын
@@lollipopc4901 Thank you Laurel! My Bestie is from Canada as well! I appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching!
@susanpickett199721 күн бұрын
Great video. Your stitching is fabulous. I hope you have a very Happy Birthday. Enjoy the moment.
@stitchingwithyourbesties18 күн бұрын
@@susanpickett1997 Thank you Susan! DON’T zoom in on the video! I like keeping you delusional about my stitching! Hahahaha. Thank you for your kind words!
@susanpickett199721 күн бұрын
Loved your video and seeing all your projects and finishes. Thanks for sharing your finishing ideas using your Hobby lobby haul. Keep them coming! Deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad.
@stitchingwithyourbesties18 күн бұрын
@@susanpickett1997 Thank you so very much and for your kind words!
@susanpickett199721 күн бұрын
Just found your flosstube. Your introduction of yourself was so much like myself, your history of stitching to just picking it up again. I started back up in 2022 and just can’t put the needle down! I too get stressed at the thought of too many WIPs at one time. I lost my father in 2020 to Alzheimer’s/Covid. Stitching gives me peace and I stitch while the hubby watches TV. Looking forward to watching you and your bestie stitch along.
@stitchingwithyourbesties18 күн бұрын
@@susanpickett1997 Susan, you sound just like me. I lost my Stepdad (thought of him as my Dad!) Dec 2020 and then one month later, lost my FIL to COVID, Jan 2021. The loss of my stepdad sent my mom into a decline. So it’s been a very tough 4 years. I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. Alz is such a devastating disease. My Mom did not want to live like this, but we have no choice. We are essentially waiting for her body to shut down even though her mind is no longer cognitive. I too enjoy stitching for peace while hubby watches TV. So relaxing. Thank you for your kind words and for watching!
@catherinemurrieta132722 күн бұрын
I use Curel for super dry skin 👍
@catherinemurrieta132722 күн бұрын
Awesome video 🙂
@d.r.schellhaas367923 күн бұрын
Hello! Tracy! Love your video. I love how honest you are about your life. I am 72 and I just try to take one day at a time. To live in the moment and try not to borrow on tomorrow. I love my country and prayers are definitely needed. I use Cetaphil, it has a light scent and doesn’t make you feel greasy and with our heat and humidity in PGH it works out well. Take care and can’t wait for your next video.
@stitchingwithyourbesties23 күн бұрын
@@d.r.schellhaas3679 Thank you so much for your kind words! I’ve always been somewhat TOO honest, but the truth will set us all free, right? I figure we all have trials, tribulations and issues that if we honestly share, we might be able to ease someone else’s burdens to know that we all go through it. It just helps to know that you have others that are in your same boat and why not have all of us row together to get to our destination? Sharing our burdens eases the load. When I first got married, my hubby was in the military. I would talk to girlfriends about how much his paycheck was each payday in order to get ideas on how to make it stretch! I figured “we are all the same rank so we all get paid the same!” Hubby said “can you stop doing that? That should be private.” Hahahaha. My little naive self didn’t know that was taboo. Anywho, thank you for the tip of Cetaphil. I’ll give it a try!
@sarasstitches24 күн бұрын
Hi Tracy, great video! Loved seeing what you have been working on and your FFO. I love the Liberty by Brenda Gervais. I look at every time I go in my LNS lol. I definitely need to buy it. So sorry about the loss of your dad. When you talk about your mom, it so reminds me of my mom. In her final stages of dementia she had stopped communicating too but would smile at everyone ,except at the hospice CNA when she would bath her lol but when she finished she was all smiles again. Like you, I would wonder about if she knew I was her daughter even though she seemed to recognize my face. I had a nurse tell me that it didn’t matter if she knew me, I knew her and she was my mom and that was what mattered. That has always stuck with me. Great Hobby Lobby haul and I love the idea of using the smaller pieces on the larger ones.
@stitchingwithyourbesties24 күн бұрын
@@sarasstitches Oh Sara, I’m so sorry you had to go through this as well. It’s worse than just “the long goodbye”, isn’t it? My mom always said “do not put me in a home!” And “do not let me have no dignity!” We have all felt guilt for that, but we have no choice, do we? My Mom has a DNR, but that only applies when her body shuts down, not while her mind is diminishing. It’s just an awful situation for all involved. But I will say this: When I visit my Mom and see her beautiful smile, those memories are for ME. For the rest of my life. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to comment. This is how we comfort each other and it makes for the best “Besties”!
@lorettahenderson897925 күн бұрын
Tracy...watching you is a delight...I am 77...life does change...taking life one day at a time really helps...sending prayers for our nation...having a bestie really helps... best wishes and happy stitching ❤
@stitchingwithyourbesties24 күн бұрын
@@lorettahenderson8979 Loretta, you are too kind! Thank you so much for praying with me and taking the time to leave a comment. Means the world to me!
@kentuckysassstitches872925 күн бұрын
Prayers are so needed. Love your hair.
@stitchingwithyourbesties24 күн бұрын
@@kentuckysassstitches8729 Yes, we need Jesus for sure! And THANK YOU! What a kind thing to say! It’s naturally curly and my daughter and I call our hair “witch hair!” Hahahahaha. Hers is ringlets and so much more beautiful!
@ginacates611025 күн бұрын
I'm definitely in prayer for our Nation & God's hand to be upon us. The Bible has prepared us for this. Like your last commenter I use Olive Oil quite a bit, Castro Oil & La Roche-Posay. I'll be 68 in September & thankful to be alive, not crazy about the changes & the woman staring at me from the mirror, not sure what she did with me 😂 Love all of your finishes, PS Santa's are adorable! Happy Stitching!
@stitchingwithyourbesties24 күн бұрын
@@ginacates6110 Thank you for your comment! Do you just put those on your face? Yeah, I remember my Mom pulling her face back when she was my age saying “I’m gonna get a facelift!” And I would say back “No you’re not! We are gracefully in our family!” Now I’m thinking “facelift?” Hahahaha
@ginacates611024 күн бұрын
@stitchingwithyourbesties I just put Olive Oil on my face, mine is a beauty grade if that makes sense. I use regular Olive oil on my body & sometimes mix it with Castro Oil. I have very dry skin, especially in the winter months.
@stitchinggrannyof1825 күн бұрын
Sit back and enjoy everyday at a slower pace. Olive oil is the best just a drop or two night and morning. You won’t believe the difference. I just turned 67 in May. Also I’m having to use 50% castor oil and olive oil for my brows , my hair dresser told me it really works to bring them back out, mine have been fading out for years. Seems to be working. You will love the feel and look of your skin using olive oil. Just keep rubbing it in until it’s not oily. A little goes a long way.
@stitchingwithyourbesties24 күн бұрын
@@stitchinggrannyof18 WOW! I didn’t know this! I’m going to give it a try. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
@stitchinggrannyof1826 күн бұрын
I am not complaining just didn’t know if you’re aware that the screen is so small it’s hard to see what you are showing. God Bless
@stitchingwithyourbesties26 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment! I’m not sure what you mean but would love to fix it. Do you mean that I need to get closer to the camera when showing my stitching?
@stitchinggrannyof1826 күн бұрын
@@stitchingwithyourbesties it’s a small frame. Usually when people video with a phone and upright it’s a narrow picture. I learned to use mine landscape phone side to side long ways to fill a tv screen. I used to do videos but made all mine private. Just enjoy retired life now. It kind of looks like you are filming from a camera? I’m not sure . When you play back your video by going straight to your play list you will see that it’s a large black frame around. I watch on tv so I can see better but it was still small. . It will take time. It’s a learning process. Thanks for sharing your videos
@stitchingwithyourbesties24 күн бұрын
@@stitchinggrannyof18 Thank you for all the tips. I always film in landscape but what I think is happening is that my intro has some portrait pictures and that determines the layout of the video. I didn’t realize. I hope you watch my new one and give me a shout if it’s still the same. Thank you again!
@stitchinggrannyof1824 күн бұрын
@@stitchingwithyourbesties that’s what I didn’t understand cause my intros were always on portrait and it never did that. I’m sure you’ll figure it out. Happy stitching
@stitchingwithyourbesties24 күн бұрын
@@stitchinggrannyof18 oh gosh! Even weirder then! I definitely need to do a deep dive. Does video #3 also appear small for you?
@stitchinggrannyof1827 күн бұрын
Just joined you this morning. I’ve been stitching and quilting for over 40 years and sewing for over 60 years. Your question about what to do is first get a cross stitch key that has holes in it to lace at the edge of your fabric and put your needle up at either 1 1/2” or 2” or 2 1/2” that way the choice is yours and you won’t start to close to the edge. Second you can use from old floss 4 strands and do a back stitch all the way around your cloth. Even better if you can fold an edge under like a him this would stop the fraying all together. I use a zig zag or serger to do my edges and if my cloth is small then I sew cotton fabric around the stitch cloth to make it bigger to fit in my q-snap or what ever I’m using. Happy stitching
@stitchingwithyourbesties26 күн бұрын
Thank you for the tips, Granny of 18! I’ll give those a try!
@TheStitchingOwlАй бұрын
When I am finishing a single floss thread I do run it under stitches on the back but then change direction to run it under several more. That change of direction seems to secure things a bit better. 🦉🧵🪡
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@TheStitchingOwl Thank you! That makes sense!
@sidewalkpirate23Ай бұрын
I am sorry for your loss. Sending hugs.
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@sidewalkpirate23 Thank you so much.
@felicia-flossnfizzАй бұрын
So happy to see you return for your second flosstube! I loved your Erin Elizabeth finish! Stay cool and stitch on!
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@felicia-flossnfizz Thank you Felicia!
@sarahwilkes8638Ай бұрын
Hi Tracy, I live in England and love all your stitching, they are all beautiful. I use a corner gauge to make sure I’m 3inches away from the starting edges. To stop the fraying I have used pinking shears which creates a zig zag edge, doesn’t stop it completely but certainly cuts the fraying down, a lot!! Hope that helps you, lovely ❤
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@sarahwilkes8638 Thank you so much Sarah! I appreciate the kind words! I will give the pinking shears a try!
@kentuckysassstitches8729Ай бұрын
Your family’s right you’re a Genius…loved your finishes. I have a sewing machine that never gets used because I have no clue. We probably need a support group. So sorry about the passing of your Father. Stay in and stay cool.
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@kentuckysassstitches8729 We need to be Besties…. We will call our group “Cannot sew a stitch Besties”…. 🤣
@ginacates6110Ай бұрын
Great video! I'm so sorry about the loss of your Dad! Your Liberty finish is really cute, I love the red check trim around it. Mine is in a red frame, such a pretty pattern. The SWTH retreat will lot's of fun I'm sure. See you next video.
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@ginacates6110 A RED frame!!! YES!!! You’re talking my love language! And thank you so much.
@catherinemurrieta1327Ай бұрын
Awesome video. Sorry for your loss of your dad
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@catherinemurrieta1327 Thank you so much!
@mrsgrinch72Ай бұрын
Enjoy your retreat in 2025, Anabellas hosts a great retreat. My first cross stitch retreat was by Anabellas held in West Palm Beach, FL.
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@mrsgrinch72 Thank you!
@susanhaywardault3514Ай бұрын
So glad you're back for nbr 2 😊
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@susanhaywardault3514 Thank you so much!
@carlarowley5929Ай бұрын
Good morning, I just finished watching your video and loved it all. I’ll be back for the next one! Stay cool😅
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
@@carlarowley5929 Thanks Carla! That might be a tall task here in SW Atlanta! 🤣🥵
@carlarowley5929Ай бұрын
@@stitchingwithyourbesties I’m in NE Alabama so probably not quite as hot but pretty miserable.
@hannamansfield2894Ай бұрын
Hello from Canada, also looking forward to #2
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
Thank you! My Bestie is from Canada!
@314stitcherАй бұрын
Great video hope to see more soon. Welcome to floss tube.
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
Thank you so much!
@susanhaywardault3514Ай бұрын
Hi from England. Looking forward to number 2 😊
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
Hello! Thank you so much!
@tracyshrode9047Ай бұрын
Welcome to floss tube. Love your name😂. And love your stitching can't wait to see more
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
Ironic! I LOVE your name!!!! Hahahahaha. Thank you for watching!
@welcomehomewithfarmerdiАй бұрын
Loved your first flosstube... Will be watching for your next one!!! 😊
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
Thank you so much! How kind of you! I appreciate it!
@whitneylueАй бұрын
Hello! I think your video was great! I find finishing difficult too. When starting a new project I use the fabric calculator either on fatquater shop or lindystitches, from that info I measure my fabric and so far I have been able to center things alright. I’m not a center starter so I always try to measure literally with a ruler. It’s not perfect because the “tightness” varies with brands and whatnot, but that’s how I get close enough to not mess things up too badly 🤞😂. You are very natural on camera. I’m excited to meet your friend someday when it works out. I hope you continue to make videos. I don’t have many projects ever going either. I have one in timeout, a new small I’m almost done with and one large full coverage. My brain can’t handle having much more than that undone either! I enjoy watching whatever people have to show, all the things or just a few of them. They are all special things to us as individuals 😊. I’m sorry to hear about your mother, that is a tough situation, also I’m sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers for you 🙏. I hope you keep making videos it was great getting to know you and your stitching!
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
Thank you Whitney for your kind words! And thank you so much for the tips. I will give that a try.
@lisastover3235Ай бұрын
I loved your video. I can't wait to watch your second one.
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
Thank you Lisa! I appreciate the feedback!
@shanebrookcottageАй бұрын
Hi Tracy! Welcome 💕🧵
@stitchingwithyourbestiesАй бұрын
Thank you for the welcome!
@BlueridgestitcherАй бұрын
Hi. Enjoyed your first flosstube. I use pinking shears on my edges. It works good to help the edges from not raveling