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Curious Crafters 2026-09-17 | FlossTube Bonus: A Fiber Adventure (6/30/22)

FlossTube #77: Exceeded Expectations (10/2/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-10-02 | Welcome to Episode 77 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode we’re back from the Pacific Northwest Stitch Summit retreat and guess what? It exceeded our high expectations! Retreats are all about the people and we met many amazing stitchers! Ready to hear about our retreat experiences & vignettes, projects, and shared supplies? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toasting: Becky and experiencing live her humor, zest for life, and caring kindness . @beckyshouseofsewing

Krista West’s of Avlea Folk Embroidery
@kristamwest on YouTube & Instagram
www.avleafolkembroidery.com
Projects: Little Leaves and Arachova Antique

Gigi Reavis of The Artsy Housewife
@theartsyhousewife on Youtube and @the_artsy_housewife on Instagram
www.theartsyhousewife.com
Projects: By Moonlight & Brambling Hill

Other WIPs
Gather Thy Harvest Pinskeep (Anna) – design by Stacy Nash Primitives and kit by Katie Strachan Embroidery
Quintessential Frisian Smalls (Carolyn) – design by Modern Folk Embroidery and kit by Evertote

Chapters
0:00 Welcome to Episode 77
2:33 Milestone Drawing
4:42 Toast
7:17 What We’re Wearing
11:18 Avlea Folk Embroidery Projects
20:45 Retreat Vignettes #1
25:15 The Artsy Housewife Projects
32:00 Retreat Vignettes #2
38:06 Smalls Exchange
39:52 Retreat Vignettes #3
44:05 Shared Supplies
51:49 Other WIPs
58:11 Plans
59:06 Krista West Goodies

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #76: Put A Pin On It (9/11/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-09-11 | Welcome to Episode 76 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode we’re going to share what we’ve been up to the last couple of weeks as we prepare for our first retreat – The Pacific North West Stitch Summit. The day this video goes live, we’ll be at the airport headed to Portland! As always, we’ll end with our Thumbs Up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toasting: Our 5000 Subscribers Milestone

WIPs
Black Rooster 1811 (Anna)

Retreat Prep: Gifts
Perforated Paper Needle Cards
Perforated Paper Decorative Pins

Retreat Prep: Smalls Exchange
A Murder of Crows by La-D-Da (Anna)
A Gigi Krista Mash Up (Carolyn)

Chapters
0:00 Welcome to Episode 76
3:13 Toast
5:42 WIPs
8:41 Retreat Prep
42:20 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #75: A Lively Alphabet (8/28/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-08-28 | Welcome to Episode 75 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I share … A LOT … stitching, knitting, retreat gifts, color explorations, shared supplies, and thumbs up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

p.s. Use the Chapters to navigate to any of our segments.

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Hash Tags:
#TheSamplerColorExploration

Toasting Anna’s newest granddaughter, Baby N

Carolyn is wearing the Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Fully Finished Objects
Sweetie by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Blackwater Blooms by Needlemade Designs (Anna)
Wallflowers by The Scarlett House (Carolyn)
Blue Geometric Buttons (Anna)
Lulu Slipover by PetiteKnit (Carolyn)
Blue Cloud Beanie by Drops (Carolyn)
My Needle’s Work by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)

Finishes
Anker’s Jacket for M by PetiteKnit (Carolyn)
Folk Bird Needlebook by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
Perforated Paper Needlecards (Both)

WIPs
A Multiplying Bird by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Black Rooster 1811 (Anna)
Flora by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Quaker Christmas Sampler by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Oh Joyous Day by Blackbird Designs (Carolyn)
Quintessential Frisian Smalls by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna)
The Sinister Kittigan by Marna Gilligan (Carolyn)
Fraktur Dove by Three Sheep Studio (Anna)
Felicidades I Recuerdos by Needlework Press (Anna)

#TheSamplerColorExploration
Anna fully finished Golden Finch by La-D-Da
Carolyn finished Black Swan Pinkeep by The Scarlet House
Also highlighted finishes by
Suzanne @stitchesinthewoods on Instagram
Karen @mcrobbkaren on Instagram
Kathy @ssskat7 on Instagram and @kathysquiltsandstitching on FlossTube

Chapters
0:00 Welcome to Episode 75
7:40 Toast
8:25 What Are We Wearing
10:55 Fully Finished Objects
32:30 Finishes
40:18 WIPs
1:16:02 Retreat Gift Making
1:23:01 #TheSamplerColorExploration Wrap Up
1:33:01 Plans
1:37:11 Shared Supplies
1:48:07 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #74: Short & Sweetie (7/3/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-07-03 | Welcome to Episode 74 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I start with a little chit-cat and a toast, share our finishes and WIPs, get curious about our progress on #TheSamplerColorExploration, discuss our plans, and end with our thumbs up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

p.s. Use the Chapters to navigate to any of our segments.

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Hash Tags:
#TheSamplerColorExploration

Toasting: Our 4 Surprises
@carms1065
@carolpelletier9877
@kristinberg-wingnutstudio
@KarenOHeck

Finishes
Sweetie by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Three Perforated Paper Needlecards (Anna)

WIPs
Patriotic Quaker 1776 by The Proper Stitcher (Anna)
Wallflowers by The Scarlett House (Carolyn)
Fronica Beiler 1852 by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
Flora by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)

The Sampler Color Exploration: Our Samplers
Golden Finch by La-D-Da (Anna)
Black Swan Pinkeep by The Scarlett House (Carolyn

Assignment #1: Pick Your Sampler
Pick a sampler of your choice
Make a black and white copy of the cover photo, and then put it away.
Full details in Episode #71: We’re Curious Segment

Assignment #2: Create Your Prototype Palette
Create your starting palette – we’re calling it your “prototype palette”
Full details in Episode #72: We’re Curious Segment, with lots of details in the “description box” for that episode.

Assignment #3: Stitch!
Start stitching! Don’t be afraid to modify your color palette along the way. Have fun and share your progress on Instagram! #TheSamplerColorExploration and @we.are.curiouscrafters
Full details in Episode #73: We’re Curious Segment

0:00 Welcome to Episode 74
3:00 Toast
6:59 Finishes
14:04 WIPs
26:32 We're Curious
32:22 Plans
34:13 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #73: Reorganizing Our Pattern Stash (6/19/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-06-19 | Welcome to Episode 73 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I start with a little chit-cat and a toast, share what we’ve been working on, get curious about Assignment #3 of “TheSamplerColorExploration, talk about reorganizing our pattern stash, discuss our plans & shared supplies, and end with our thumbs up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

p.s. Use the Chapters to navigate to any of our segments.

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Mentions:
@theartsyhousewife Carolyn talks about several of Gigi's designs (Finished Objects segment)
@HathawayStitchers Carolyn is inspired by Amity's creative combination of The Artsy Housewife's Peace and Grace (Finished Objects segment)
@camthestitcher Cam's bold use of colored linen inspired Carolyn to order and use Jalapeno by Fiber on a Whim to stitch Bun Bun (Finished Objects segment)

Hash Tags:
#KathyBarrickFanClub
#TheSamplerColorExploration

Toasting: Life Transitions

Finishes
Bun Bun by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn).

WIPs
Folk Bird Needlebook by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)

The Sampler Color Exploration

Our Samplers
Golden Finch by La-D-Da (Anna)
Black Swan Pinkeep by The Scarlett House (Carolyn

Quick Recap of Assignment #1: Pick Your Sampler
1. Pick a sampler of your choice
2. Make a black and white copy of the cover photo, and then put it away.
Full details in Episode #71: We’re Curious Segment & Instagram Stories Highlight “Explore Color”

Quick Recap of Assignment #2: Create Your Prototype Palette
1. Create your starting palette – we’re calling it your “prototype palette
Full details in Episode #72: We’re Curious Segment, with lots of details in the “description box” for that episode.

Assignment #3: Stitch!
Start stitching! Don’t be afraid to modify your color palette along the way. Have fun and share your progress on Instagram!
#TheSamplerColorExploration
@we.are.curiouscrafters

0:00 Welcome to Episode 73
12:05 Toast
12:30 Finishes
26:11 WIPs
29:25 We're Curious
44:20 Reorganizing Pattern Stash
58:00 Plans
1:01:50 Shared Supplies
1:06:10 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #72: Back Stitch Lacing: Bring it On (6/5/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-06-05 | Welcome to Episode 72 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I show off some FFOs and a FO, share our WIPs, discuss our Plans, & Shared Supplies, Get Curious about a The Sampler Color Exploration, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is a toast and some chit-chat. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Hash Tags:
#KathyBarrickFanClub
#TheSamplerColorExploration

Toasting: Baby Chicks

FFO
The Bee’s Got Knees by Hands On Design (Carolyn)
Festive Little Crab by Heartstring Samplery (Carolyn)
From the Archives: Needlepoint (Carolyn)

Finishes
Blackwater Blooms by Needlemade Designs (Anna).

WIPs
From Velvet to Linen by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Bun Bun by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Folk Bird Needlebook by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)

The Sampler Color Exploration

Quick Recap of Assignment #1 Pick Your Sampler
The Assignment:
1. Pick a sampler of your choice
2. Make a black and white copy of the cover photo, and then put it away.
3. Post on Instagram (optional) – #TheSamplerColorExploration and @we.are.curiouscrafters

Carolyn picked Black Swan Pinkeep by The Scarlett House
Anna picked Golden Finch by La-D-Da (free pattern)

Full details in Episode #71: We’re Curious Segment & Instagram Stories Highlight “Explore Color”

New: Assignment #2 Create Your Prototype Palette
The Assignment:
1. Create your starting palette – we’re calling it your “prototype palette”
2. Post on Instagram (optional) – #TheSamplerColorExploration and @we.are.curiouscrafters

Ideas for creating your prototype palette:
• Will you start with your floss (Carolyn) or your linen (Anna)?
• Start with a few colors you love and build from there (Carolyn)
• Grab lots of colors in a range of values, and then winnow away (Anna)
• Reuse a palette from another piece your stitched
• Pull colors from a photo – Anna used photos of finches
• Get inspired from color palettes from other sources / mediums, such as the Pantone Color Palettes (pantone.com/articles/color-palettes)

Ideas for evaluating your prototype palette:
• Enough change in values?
• Use the “Do You Miss It” test
• Did you include neutrals to allow the eye to rest?
• Did you include a pop of color and/or something unexpected?

Advice:
• Don’t be afraid of color! Like anything it takes practice and mistakes to learn its secrets. Learning what doesn’t work is as important as learning what does

• Your prototype palette does not have to be perfect! It’s really all about a starting point

• Be open to changing – large or small – your palette once you get stitching

• Have fun and share your palettes on Instagram!
#TheSamplerColorExploration
@we.are.curiouscrafters

0:00 Welcome to Episode 72
7:38 Toast
8:25 FFOs
22:30 Finishes
28:22 WIPs
41:45 Plans
45:00 Shared Supplies
47:13 We're Curious
1:03:05 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #71: The Sampler Color Exploration (5/22/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-05-22 | Welcome to Episode 71 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I show off some FFOs and a FO, share our WIPs, discuss our Plans, & Shared Supplies, get curious about a The Sampler Color Exploration, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is a toast and some chit-chat. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Hash Tags:
#KathyBarrickFanClub
#TheSamplerColorExploration

Toasting: Bold Color Linen

FFO
Needle Card based on free Avlea chart (Anna)
Middle Schooler FFOs (Carolyn

Finishes
White Winter Moth by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn).
Linen: Red Cedar by Cedar River Linens
Floss Conversion: NPI 931A, 932, 934, 935, 991 BB and Soie D'Alger 1725 for accent blue

WIPs
Bun Bun by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Fronica Beiler 1852 by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
The Fruits of Plenty by Modern Folk Embroider (Carolyn)
Oh Joyous Day by Blackbird Designs (Carolyn)
Quaker Christmas Sampler by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Oxbow Socks by Andrea Mowry (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 71
5:10 Toast
7:23 FFOs
14:50 Finishes
18:10 WIPs
42:55 Plans
46:20 Shared Supplies
54:57 We're Curious
1:03:32 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #70: Do You Kiss Your Cross Stitch? (5/8/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-05-08 | Welcome to Episode 70 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I show off one FFO, share lots of WIPs, discuss our Plans, & Shared Supplies, get curious about a sampler challenge, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is a toast and some chit-chat. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Mentions:
@HandsOnDesign Toast Cathy in the Toast Section
@stitchingthedream2142 Talk about Lisa and L&M Framing in FFOs Section
@TigerLilyDesigns Talk about Kari's Animal Cracker tutorial in Thumbs Up Section

Hash Tags:
#KathyBarrickFanClub

Toasting: Cathy Habermann of Hands on Design

FFO
Sepia Sampler by Notforgotten Farm -- Framed by L&M Framing (Anna)

WIPs
This Bees Got Knees by Hands on Design (Carolyn)
White Winter Moth by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Fronica Beiler 1852 by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
Bun Bun by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Quaker Christmas Sampler by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)
Rabbit Warren by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
Lulu Slipover by PetiteKnit (Carolyn)
Felicidades I Recuerdos by Needlework Press (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 70
11:23 Toast
16:56 FFOs
21:10 This Bees Got Knees
25:33 WIPs
59:45 Plans
1:02:40 We're Curious
1:07:33 Shared Supplies
1:09:28 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #69: Were Back with A Lot of WIPs (4/24/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-04-24 | Welcome to Episode 69 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I show off two FFOs and a finish, share lots of WIPs, discuss our Plans, & Shared Supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toasting: Welcome to the world baby R!

FFOs
Beatrix Potter characters (Anna) -- Cut up and finished in 5 small frames
Stitched Buttons by Cosmo (Anna) -- Finished as buttons

Finishes
My Needle’s Work by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)

WIPs
White Winter Moth by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Quaker Christmas Sampler by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
The Quaker Dwelling by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Rabbit Warren by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
House #3 from The Houses of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings -- Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Hyperbole by The Artsy Housewife (Both)
Felicidades I Recuerdos by Needlework Press (Anna)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)
Woodland Moss Blanket by The Yellow Farmhouse (Anna)
Bun Bun by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
From Velvet to Linen by Kathy Barrick (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 69
6:10 Toast
12:11 What We're Wearing
14:38 FFOs
17:59 Finishes
20:51 WIPs
1:03:50 Plans
1:07:21 Shared Supplies
1:13:21 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #68: Stitch With Us (4/3/25)

Curious Crafters 2025-04-03 | Welcome to Episode 68 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I stitch and answer the questions you sent us. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #67: Annas FFOs Are A+ (3/13/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-03-13 | Welcome to Episode 67 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I show off two FFOs and four Finishes, share our WIPs, Plans, & Shared Supplies, Get Curious about our Market Pre-Orders, and end with our Thumbs Up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toasting: Signing up for our first retreat!

FFOs
Sarah Barnes by The Scarlett House (Anna) -- Finished as a tile in the bottom of a glass box
Shades of Pumpkin by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna) -- Finished in a Park Slope frame from Signed & Numbered

Finishes
Selbu #1 by Carolyn (Carolyn)
Peace & Goodwill by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn)
House #8 from The Houses of Hawk Run Hollow (Carolyn)
M's Oxbow Socks by Andrea Mowry (Carolyn)

WIPs
Sepia Sampler by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
Lulu Slipover by Petite Knit (Carolyn)
Quaker Christmas Sampler by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Curiosity Hat by Tori Yu (Carolyn)
Rabbit Warren by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
Hyperbole by The Artsy Housewife (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 67
10:26 Toast
11:22 FFOs
19:15 Finishes
33:31 WIPs
52:32 Plans
54:13 We're Curious
1:04:36 Shared Supplies
1:09:34 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #66: WIP Parade 2025 (2/27/25)

Curious Crafters 2025-02-27 | Welcome to FlossTube Episode 66 of the Curious Crafters. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I show you all of our WIPs! Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toast
To WIPs!

Anna's Categories & WIPS
1) Stalled WIPS
* Mary Finlay by The Scarlett House
* Marvel Not… by Modern Folk Embroidery
* Inspired by Nature by Quaint Rose Needlearts
* Mary Barr 1828 by The Wishing Thorn
* Margreat Meadows 1804 by Jeannette Douglas Designs
* The Smith Sampler by The Scarlett House
* The Red Deer Sampler 1881-1886 by Gigi R
* Farm Sampler

2) Waiting Their Turn WIPS
H Purdy 1822 by Needle Work Press
Weeds and Wildflowers by The Artsy Housewife
Blackwater Blooms by Needlemade Designs
Betsey Fisk Sampler
A Present for a Frend 1864 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers
North Pole by Kathy Barrick
Pretty Bird by The Artsy Housewife
Arranging Mushrooms by Ink Circles
And Heaven and Nature Sing by Kathy Barrick
Strawberry House Sampler by Brightneedle
Fruits of Plenty by Modern Folk Embroidery

Carolyn's Categories & WIPS
1) Will Finish in 2025
* Peace & Goodwill by Brenda Gervais
* Winter White Moth by Kathy Barrick
* Quaker Huswife by Chessie & Me
* Bird Herd by Boomerang Stitches

2) Abandoned WIPS
* Susana Kriebel 1841 reproduced by Laura Heebner
* Honey Faire by October House Fiber Arts
* Big Folk Flower by Teresa Kogut -- Hmmm... Maybe Not

3) BAPS – these wonderful WIPS won’t be finished anytime soon. But I do want to make slow and steady progress on them
* Fruits of Plenty by Modern Folk Embroidery
* The Houses of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings
* A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger by The Scarlett Letter

4) Samplers
Oh Joyous Day by Blackbird Designs
Ersilia’s Sampler by Samplers in My Attic
Red Deer Flowers – central vase of flowers from the Red Deer Sampler by Gigi R.
Checkerboard Stag Sampler by Sampler’s Remembered

5) Seasonal – I’ll return to these WIPs in the Fall
Autumn Saltbox #1 by Plum Street Samplers
Gobble Gob by Plum Street Samplers

6) The Artsy Housewife – my focus designer of the year
Blue Moon by The Artsy Housewife
Hyperbole by The Artsy Housewife

0:00 Welcome to Episode 66
2:24 Toasting Our WIPSs
2:56 WIP Parade

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #65: Notforgotten Farm-A-Palooza (2/13/2025)

Curious Crafters 2025-02-13 | Welcome to Episode 65 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what I'm wearing, show off two FFOs and two Finishes, share our WIPs, Plans, & Shared Supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

FFOs
Spring Bird by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
M. Bell 1856 by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna)

Finishes
Christmas Quaker by Primrose Cottage (Carolyn)
Lit by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)

WIPs
Selbu #1 by Carolyn (Carolyn)
Sepia Sampler by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
Peace & Goodwill by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn)
Anna Grater 1812 by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Ercilia's Sampler by Samplers in My Attic (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 65
8:32 Honoring Jean Lea
10:40 What We're Wearing
11:43 FFOs
22:30 Finishes
29:55 WIPs
49:11 Plans
52:55 Shared Supplies
1:09:43 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #64: Only Light, Only Love (1/23/245)

Curious Crafters 2025-01-23 | Welcome to Episode 64 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what I'm wearing, show off two FFOs, share our WIPs, Plans, & Shared Supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Mentions
@katiestrachanembroidery in Toast

SALs
#KBSwanQuakerSAL

FFOs
Only Light, Only Light adapted from Joyous All Together by Heartstring Samplery (Carolyn)
Nordic Holiday by The Prairie Schooler

WIPs
Christmas Quaker by Primrose Cottage (Carolyn)
Quaker Christmas Sampler by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Peace & Goodwill by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn)
Spring Bird by Notforgotten Farm (Anna)
Lit by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 64
5:52 Toast
6:42 What We're Wearing
8:25 FFOs
23:32 WIPs
48:31 Plans
58:00 Shared Supplies
1:03:37 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #63: Celebrating Our 2024 Finishes (1/9/25)

Curious Crafters 2025-01-09 | Welcome to Episode 63 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I celebrate our 2024 finishes, look ahead to 2025, and end with our thumbs up. I've added a "chapter" for each of our finishes, so you can easily scroll to your favorite. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram.

Mentions
@Xoneedleinthehayxo in Chit Chat. Annie is hosting the #KBSwanQuakerSAL

Toast
Let's celebrate 2024 and bring on 2025!

2024 Finishes and Fully Finishes
For each FFO and FO I've included the episode where you can find out more about the specific piece.
Holiday Countdown 2023 by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn) – Ep #44
Baby Bobble Blanket by Stitch & Sheep (Anna) – Ep #44
M. Bell 1856, A Quaker Fancy by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna) – Ep #44
Pretty Bird by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn) – Ep #45
Basket #1 from Katrin & William by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna) – Ep #55
Reindeer Games by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn) – Ep #44 and #48
Frederick & Frederika by Carriage House Samplings (Both) – Ep #45
Peace on Earth by La-D-Da (Carolyn) – Ep #49
Pennsylvania Dutch Marking Sampler by Me (Carolyn) – Ep #49
Sarah’s Basket by Chessie & Me (Anna) – Ep #48
Anker’s Jacket 1 by Petite Knits (Carolyn) – Ep #48
Anker’s Jacket 2 by Petite Knits (Carolyn) – Ep #49
BH 1820 by Queenstown Sampler Design (Anna) – Ep #49
Songbird Sampler by Artful Offering (Carolyn) – Ep #51
Winter Comes by Heartstring Samplery (Carolyn) – Ep #51
Sweetness of Spring by Scattered Seed Samplings (Carolyn) – Ep #53
GBH 1857 by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn) – Ep #53
Feathered Nest Pin Book by Stacy Nash (Anna) – Ep #53
Inspired by Nature Pincushion by Quaint Rose Needlearts (Anna) – Ep #54
Emeline Hotchkiss 1846 by Cross Stitch Antiques (Carolyn) – Ep #53
Coffee Talk Socks by Tracie Millar (Carolyn) – Ep #54
Summer Saltbox #2 by Plum Street Samplers (Carolyn) – Ep #54
Blue Geometric Buttons by Cosmo (Anna) – Ep #55
Merry Christmas by Pineberry Lane (Anna) - Ep #55
Marble Mount Sweater by Joji Locatelli (Carolyn) – Ep #56
Yai Yai’s Sampler reproduced by Me (Carolyn) – Ep #56
Mohair Lizzie by CocoKnits (Carolyn) – Ep #59
North Pole by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn) – Ep #59
Scarlet Berries by The Scarlett House (Anna) – Ep #59
Autumn Saltbox #2 by Plum Street Samplers(Carolyn) – Ep #59
Boo To You by The Prairie Schooler (Carolyn) – Ep #59
Merry Old Soul by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn) – Ep #60
Scary Two by Plum Street Samplers (Anna) – Ep #60
Shades of Pumpkin by Needle Treasures Nook (Anna) - Ep #60
Sweet Reward Pinkeep by Scattered Seed Samplings (Carolyn) – Ep #61
A Christmas Pin Pillow by Kathy Barrick (Anna) – Ep #62
Americana Santas by The Humble Stitcher (Anna) – Ep #62
Nordic Holiday by The Prairie Schooler (Anna) - Ep #62 in We’re Curious section
Wee Santa 2023 by Heart in Hand (Carolyn) – Ep #62
Holiday Card 2021 by The Blue Flower (Carolyn) – Ep #16
Turkey Trot by Not Forgotten Farm (Carolyn)
Weeds & Wildflowers by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
An Ornament adapted from (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome & Chit-Chat
4:38 A Toast
5:32 2024 FFOs & FOs
6:42 Holiday Countdown 2023
7:24 Baby Bobble Blanket
8:09 M. Bell
9:22 Pretty Bird
10:18 Katrin & William
11:24 Reindeer Games
12:38 Frederick & Fredericka
13:57 Peace on Earth
16:25 PD Marking Sampler
18:02 Sarah's Basket
19:52 Anker's Jackets (2)
21:16 BH 1820
22:23 Songbird Sampler
24:22 Winter Comes
26:27 Sweetness of Spring
27:27 GBH 1857
28:40 Feather Nest Pin Book
30:19 Inspired by Nature
31:41 Emeline Hotchkiss
33:47 Coffee Talk Socks
34:35 Summer Saltbox
35:20 Blue Buttons
36:46 A Merry Christmas
37:27 Marble Mount
38:46 Yai Yai's Sampler
40:25 Lizzie Cardigan
41:38 North Pole
42:46 Scarlet Berries
44:38 Autumn Saltbox
46:23 Boo To You
48:12 Merry Old Soul
49:22 Scary Two
50:28 Shades of Pumpkin
52:15 Sweet Reward Pinkeep
52:20 A Christmas Pin Pillow
54:52 Americana Santa
55:21 Nordic Holiday
56:51 Wee Santa 2023
57:47 Holiday Card 2021
59:19 Turkey Trot
1:00:31 Weeds & Wildflowers
1:02:03 An Ornament
1:04:30 Plans
1:10:00 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #62: A Christmas Parade (12/21/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-12-21 | Welcome to Episode 62 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

Anna and I kick off this episode with A Christmas Parade! We then discuss what I'm wearing, show off some FFOs & FOs, share our WIPs, Plans, & Shared Supplies, Get Curious about perforated paper, and end with our Thumbs Up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Christmas Parade
Merry One by Plum Street Samplers
Joy & Good Cheer by Brenda Gervais, Katie Strachan kit
Merry Christmas by Brenda Gervais
Share Joy by Hands to Work
Merry Old Soul by Brenda Gervais
North Pole by Kathy Barrick
Evertote 2023 Holiday Count Down
Quaker Deer by The Workbasket

FFOs & FOs
A Christmas Pin Pillow by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Wee Santa 2023 by Heart in Hand (Carolyn)
Americana Santa by The Humble Stitcher (Anna)

WIPs
Quaker Christmas by Primrose Cottage (Carolyn)
North Pole by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Reindeer Games by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn)
Lit by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 62
3:41 What We're Wearing
8:15 Christmas Parade
21:43 FFOs & FOs
35:21 WIPs
50:01 Plans
57:03 Shared Supplies
1:02:51 We're Curious
1:09:53 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #61: Goodbye Fall, Hello Christmas (12/5/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-12-05 | Welcome to Episode 61 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what I'm wearing, show off two FFOs, highlight our Fall 12 x 12 Stitch In, share our WIPs, Plans, & Shared Supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Mentions
@tarafaughnan on Instagram in WIPs

FFOs
Project Bag (Anna)
Sweet Reward Pinkeep by Scattered Seeds Samplings (Carolyn)

WIPs & Fall 12 x 12 Projects
Fruits of Plenty by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn)
Gobble Gob by Plum Street (Carolyn)
Selbu #1 by Me (Carolyn)
Christmas Pin Pillow by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
White Winter Moth by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Autumn Saltbox #1 by Plum Street (Carolyn)
Bird Herd by Boomerang Stitches (Carolyn)
Checkerboard Stag Sampler by Samplers Remembered (Carolyn)
Americana Santa by The Humble Stitcher (Anna)
Blue Moon by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Wee Santa 2023 by Heart in Hand (Carolyn)
CQ's Gloves by Me (Carolyn_
Block Studies: Month One & Two (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 61
4:45 What We're Wearing
6:39 FFOs
10:44 Fall 12 x 12
32:32 WIPs
46:04 Plans
50:20 Shared Supplies
54:06 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #60: Floss, Yarn, & Fabric (11/14/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-11-14 | Welcome to Episode 60 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what I'm wearing, show off two FFOs and a FO, share our WIPs, Plans, & Shared Supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toast
Going out for pizza after we film!

Mentions
@tarafaughnan on Instagram in WIPs

FFOs
Merry Old Soul by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn)
Scary Two by Plum Street (Anna)

FOs
Sweet Reward Pinkeep by Scattered Seeds Samplings (Carolyn)

WIPs
Shades of Pumpkin by Needle Treasures Nook (Anna)
Blue Moon by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
H. Purdy 1822 by Needlework Press (Anna)
Crochet Granny Stripe Blanket (Carolyn)
Block Studies: Month One & Two (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 60
9:46 A Toast
10:42 What We're Wearing
12:53 FFOs
21:31 FO
28:21 WIPs
52:14 Plans
55:12 Shared Supplies
58:46 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #59: Frame It Up (10/30/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-10-30 | Welcome to Episode 59 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what I'm wearing, show off lots of FFOs, share our WIPs, Plans, & Shared Supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat about our family wedding and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toast
Olivia B and her beautifully curated shop, Hillside Rookery

Mentions
@OliviaBFlosstube in Our Toast (and a few other places)
@tarafaughnan on Instagram in WIPs

FFOs
Lizzie Cardigan by Cocoknits (Carolyn): What I'm wearing!
North Pole by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn): Frame from Signed and Numbered
Scarlet Berries by The Scarlett House (Anna): Framed by The Attic
Autumn Saltbox #2 by Plum Street (Carolyn): Tile finish in wood stand
Boo To You by The Prairie Schooler (Carolyn): Tile finish with magnets

WIPs
Shades of Pumpkin by Needle Treasures Nook (Anna)
Autumn Saltbox #1 by Plum Street (Carolyn)
Penny Pumpkin by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Scary Two by Plum Street (Anna)
Blue Moon by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Sweet Reward Pinkeep by Scattered Seeds Samplings (Carolyn)
Block Studies: Month One (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 58
4:23 Family Wedding Chit Chat
10:27 A Toast
16:55 What We're Wearing
20:16: FFOs
38:15 WIPs
1:07:39 Plans
1:11:13 Shared Supplies
1:14:58 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #58: People Doing Awesome Things That They Love (10/10/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-10-10 | Welcome to Episode 58 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I share our WIPs, Plans, & Shared Supplies, get curious about tile finishes, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toast
Fans! Cause, we in the middle of a fall heat wave in NorCal

Mentions
@xstitchwithlyss on Instagram in We're Curious
@OliviaBFlosstube in Shared Supplies (and a few other places)
@katiestrachanembroidery in Thumbs Up
@tarafaughnan on Instagram in Thumbs Up
CoonStainedGlass on Etsy in We're Curious

WIPs
Blackwater Blooms by Needlemade Designs (Anna)
Autumn Saltbox #2 by Plum Street (Carolyn)
Shades of Pumpkin by Needle Treasures Nook (Anna)
House of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings (Carolyn)
Mary Finlay by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Lizzie Cardigan by CocoKnits (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 58
4:31 A Toast
6:36 WIPs
37:39 Plans
43:00 Shared Supplies
53:33 We're Curious
59:32 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #57: Its Fine, Its Okay (9/26/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-09-27 | Welcome to Episode 57 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

Need to Update
In this episode Anna and I discuss what we’re wearing, share our WIPs, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Toast
Transitioning from Summer to Fall

WIPs
A Present for a Friend 1862 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (Anna)
Autumn Saltbox #2 by Plum Street (Carolyn
Mary Finlay by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Lizzy Cardigan by CocoKnits (Carolyn)
Betsey Fisk (Anna)
Granny Stripe Blanket by Attic 21 (Carolyn)
The Smith Sampler (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 56
11:12 A Toast
11:27 What Are We Wearing
13:31 WIPS
47:21 Shared Supplies
49:18 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #56: Wishing You 14 Days of Crafting (9/12/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-09-12 | Welcome to Episode 56 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

Need to Update
In this episode Anna and I discuss what we’re wearing, share our finishes, WIPs, and plans, get curious about what patterns are in our "sampler" box, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#caroline50sal

Mentions
@katiestrachanembroidery in Finishes
@evertote in Finishes

Toast
Everyone Watches Women's Sports

Finishes
Marble Mount Sweater by Joji Locatelli (Carolyn)
Yai Yai’s Sampler reproduced by Carolyn (Carolyn)
Weeds and Wildflowers by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)

WIPs
Pennsylvania Christmas Deer by Shakespeare’s Peddler (Anna)
Weeds and Wildflowers by The Artsy Housewife (Anna)
Mary Finlay by The Scarlett House (Anna)
A Present for a Friend 1862 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 56
8:31 A Toast
8:59 What Are We Wearing
15:07 FOs
26:54 WIPS
43:19 Plans
45:59 Shared Supplies
46:16 We're Curious
56:23 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #55: Knitting & Cross Stitch Mash Up (8/29/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-08-29 | Welcome to Episode 55 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we’re wearing, share our finishes, WIPs, and plans, get curious about translating knitting designs into cross stitch, highlight some of our new shared supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#caroline50sal

Toast
Being back together!

FFOs & Finishes
Basket #1 from Katrin & William (Anna)
Blue Geometric Buttons (Anna)
Merry Christmas (Anna) -- In Thumbs Up

WIPs
Bird Herd by Boomerang Stitches (Carolyn)
Autumn Saltbox #2 by Plum Street Samplers (Carolyn)
Weeds and Wildflowers by The Artsy Housewife (Anna)
Yai Yai’s Sampler reproduced by Carolyn (Carolyn)
Marble Mount Sweater by Joji Locatelli (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 55
5:56 Sewn In America
11:02 A Toast
11:30 What Are We Wearing
17:23 FFOs & FOs
24:08 WIPS
48:28 Plans
52:41 We're Curious
1:03:52 Shared Supplies
1:11:17 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #54: Zooming Our Way To You (7/25/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-07-25 | Welcome to Episode 54 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we’re wearing, share our finishes and WIPS, talk about our plans, show a few new shared supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#caroline50sal

Mentions
@lindystitches -- In our Toast
@stitchingincostume -- in our Thumbs Up

Toast
Toasting Steph at @lindystitches and her Midsummer Stitch even

FFOs & Finishes
Scarlet Berries by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Summer Saltbox #2 by Plum Street Samplers (Carolyn)
Inspired by Nature Pincushion by Quaint Rose Needlearts (Anna)
Coffee Talk socks (Carolyn)

WIPs
Betsey Fisk by The Porcupine Collection (Anna)
Weeds and Wildflowers by The Artsy Housewife (Both)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 54
7:11 A Toast
8:39 What Are We Wearing
14:03 FFOs & FOs
25:53 WIPS
33:51 Plans
50:16 Shared Supplies
53:50 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #53: Annas Digging 56-Count (7/5/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-07-06 | Welcome to Episode 53 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I share two FFOs, lots of finishes, and our WIPs, discuss our Plans, show our Shared Supply, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#stitchingEmeline
#katiestrachankit
#jacobsleepersal

Toast
Toasting the July & the Heart of Summer

FFOs
The Sweetness of Spring by Scattered Seeds Samplers (Carolyn)
GBH 1857 by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn)

Finishes
Feathered Nest Pin Book by Stacy Nash (Anna)
Inspired by Nature Pincushion by Quaint Rose Needlearts (Anna)
Emeline Hotchkiss 1846 by Cross Stitch Antiques (Carolyn)
Scarlet Berries by The Scarlett House (Anna)

WIPs
Yai Yai's Sampler (Carolyn)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 53
6:41 A Toast
8:24 FFOs
17:31 Finished Objects
35:53 WIPS
44:34 Plans
51:06 Shared Supplies
53:23 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #52: Stitch With Us (6/20/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-06-20 | Welcome to Episode 52 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I stitch and answer the questions you sent us. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #51: 3 Frames & A Mark (6/6/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-06-06 | Welcome to Episode 51 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I reveal the answers to our Five Sister Guessing Challenge, discuss what we're wearing, show 3 framed pieces -- two new & one old -- share our WIPs, Plans, and Shared Supply, get curious about "Maker's Marks", and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Anna and I will be filming a "Stitch With Us" episode in June. Do you have a question for us? Add it to the comments. Thank You!

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#stitchingEmeline
#katiestrachankit
#stitchthatkitchallenge

If you were one of the five people who we announced for the Sister Guessing Challenge please:
1) Pick a chart you would like from Hillside Rookery on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/HillsideRookery
2) Send me the name of the chart & the designer, along with your mailing address. You can either DM me on Instagram @we.are.curiouscrafters (preferred) or email me we.are.curiouscrafters@gmail.com
3) I will order your chosen chart from Hillside Rookery and have it sent to you.

Toast
Toasting the Cross Stitch Community and the fun of sharing ideas with each other.

WIPs
Emeline Hotchkiss 1846 by Cross Stitch Antiques (Carolyn)
Feather Nest Pin Book by Stacy Nash (Anna)
Big Folk Flower by Teresa Kogut (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 51
1:57 Sister Guessing
8:49 A Toast
9:38 What We're Wearing
12:23 FFOs
23:00 WIPS
41:29 Plans
44:50 We're Curious
55:02 Shared Supplies
58:03 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #50: The Meaning of Soie (5/23/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-05-23 | Welcome to Episode 50 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our WIPs, talk about our Plans, show one new Shared Supply, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat, a toast, and a discussion of the meaning of "soie". Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Anna and I will be filming a "Stitch With Us" episode in June. Do you have a question for us? Add it to the comments. Thank You!

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#stitchingEmeline
#katiestrachankit

Mentions
Hathaway Stitchers @HathawayStitchers We really enjoyed their Stitch With Us episode and have been inspired to one ourselves.
Katie @katiestrachanembroidery -- Anna is loving the Feathered Nest kit from Katie (who is a color master!)

Toast
Happy Birthday to three of our Gen 4 girls, who turned 2, 4, and 1 in the last week.

WIPs
Scarlet Berries by the Scarlett House (Anna)
Emeline Hotchkiss 1846 by Cross Stitch Antiques (Carolyn)
Feather Nest Pin Book by Stacy Nash (Anna)
Coffee Talk Socks by Tracie Millar (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 50
13:01 A Toast
14:46 What We're Wearing
17:12 WIPS
43:51 Plans
45:11 Shared Supplies
49:41 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #49: Expanding Our FFO Repertoire (5/4/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-05-04 | Welcome to Episode 49 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our FFOs, Finishes, and WIPs, talk about our Plans, show one new Shared Supply, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#JacobSleeperSAL

Mentions
Hathaway Sisters @HathawayStitchers We love when they start laughing, it gets us laughing along!
Becky @beckyshouseofsewing We admire the consistent progress she is making on her Peacock, Unicorn, and Badger. She is almost halfway done!

Toast
Toasting the joys of FlossTubing together. We've just had our 2 year Stitchiversary.

FFOs
Frederick & Fredericka by Kathy Barrick: Hung in their new home (Both)
BH 1820 by Queenstown Sampler Designs: Framed (Anna)
Pennsylvania Dutch Marking Sampler by Carolyn: Hemmed (Carolyn)
Peace on Earth by La-D-Da: Tile Finish (Carolyn)
Anker's Jacket by PetitKnits: Buttons & Blocking (Carolyn)

Finishes
GBH 1857 by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn)
The Houses of Hawk Run Hollow: Block #4 by Carriage House Samplings (Carolyn)
Sweetness of Spring by Scattered Seeds Samplers (Carolyn)

WIPs
Betsey Fisk by The Porcupine Collection (Anna)
Emeline Hotchkiss 1846 by Cross Stitch Antiques (Carolyn)
Blackwater Blooms by Needlemade Designs (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 49
7:57 A Toast
8:56 What We're Wearing
12:45 FFOs
26:07 Finishes
32:45 WIPS
50:06 Plans
54:29 Shared Supplies
55:32 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #48: Its The People (4/19/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-04-19 | Welcome to Episode 48 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I share highlights from our Arizona trip, discuss what we’re wearing, share our Finishes, WIPS & Plans, show our new Shared Supplies from the Attic Needleswork, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#JacobSleeperSAL
#Spring12x12StitchIn
#KathyBarrickFanClub

Mentions
Taliesin West
Desert Botanical Garden
Papago Park
Attic Needlework @atticneedleworkshop5435

Toast
Toasting the beauty of the Attic Needlework Shop and all the people we met there!

Finishes
North Pole designed by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Sarah's Basket designed by Chessie & Me (Anna)
Turkey Trot designed by Notforgotten Farm (Carolyn)
Reindeer Games designed by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn)
Anker's Jacket for M. designed by PetitKnits (Carolyn)

WIPs
GBH 1857 designed by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn)
Arranging Mushrooms designed by Ink Circles (Anna)
Sweetness of Spring designed by Scattered Seeds Samplings (Carolyn)
Anker's Jacket for A. designed by PetitKnits (Carolyn)
Patchwork Mystery KAL designed by Alicia Plummer (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 48
7:59 A Toast
8:55 What We're Wearing
10:42 Finishes
22:40 WIPS
32:58 Plans
35:31 Shared Supplies
49:51 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #47: BAPs & SALs (4/4/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-04-04 | Welcome to Episode 47 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we’re wearing, share are WIPS & Plans, get curious about The Attic, show a few new Shared Supplies, and end with our Thumbs Up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#JacobSleeperSAL
#Spring12x12

Mentions
Carmen @cardamenpins in WIPs. Both Anna and I are participating in Carmen's #JacobSleeperSAL

Toast
Toasting making with middle school children

WIPs

0:00 Welcome to Episode 47
10:09 A Toast
12:10 What We're Wearing
15:36 WIPS
1:01:31 Plans
1:04:38 We're Curious
1:08:41 Shared Supplies
1:11:31 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #46: Cluck Yeah (3/21/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-03-21 | Welcome to Episode 46 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I go off the cuff and slip in a quick (for us) FlossTube during a 5-sister's weekend. We show one newly framed FFO, share our WIPS and shared supplies. Along the way there are 3 sister sightings and a lot of background noise and chit-chat. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#JacobSleeperSAL
#KathyBarrickFanClub

Mentions
Carmen of@cardamenpins -- Carmen is hosting the #JacobSleeperSAL@beckyshouseofsewing
L & M Framing
Signed & Numbered on Etsy -- frames

FFOs
Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom (Carolyn)

WIPs
Marvel Not by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna)
GBH 1857 by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn)
Scarlet Berries by The Scarlett House (Anna)
North Pole by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Christmas Quaker by Primrose Cottage (Carolyn)
A Present for a Friend 1862 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (Anna)
The Houses of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings (Carolyn)
Fruits of Plenty by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn)

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #45: A Flock of Finishes (3/7/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-03-07 | Need to Update
Welcome to Episode 45 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we’re wearing, show off a variety of fully finished & finished pieces, share our WIPS, plans, and shared supplies, and end with our thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#JacobSleeperSAL

Mentions
Becky of @beckyshouseofsewing
L & M Framing
Coons Stained Glass on Etsy -- wood stands
Signed & Numbered on Etsy -- frames

Toast
Toasting Becky -- her creativity, humor, and zest to figure things out.

FFOs
Frederick by Carriage House Samplings (Carolyn)
Fredericka by Carriage House Samplings (Anna)
Pretty Bird by The Artsy Housewife

Finishes
Peace on Earth designed by La-D-Da (Carolyn)
Pennsylvania Dutch Marking Sampler designed by Carolyn (Carolyn)
Anker's Jacket designed by PetiteKnit (Carolyn)

WIPs
Scarlet Berries by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Fruits of Plenty by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn)
Margreat Meadow 1804 by Jeannette Douglas Designs (Anna)
The Houses of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings (Carolyn)
A Present for a Frend 1862 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 45
15:02 A Toast
21:25 What We're Wearing
24:50 FFOs
35:13 Finishes
48:07 WIPS
1:10:17 Plans
1:13:47 Shared Supplies
1:16:17 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #44: Charm Packs (2/15/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-02-15 | Need to Update
Welcome to Episode 44 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we’re wearing, show off a variety of fully finished & finished pieces, share our WIPS & plans, get curious about Carmen’s #JacobSleeperSAL, show a few new shared supplies, and end with our thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#JacobSleeperSAL
#HolidayCountdown2023

Mentions
@cardamenpins in We're Curious -- we discuss our plans for participating in Carmen's #JacobSleeperSAL

Toast
Toasting the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger!

FFOs
Holiday Countdown 2023 (Carolyn)
Baby C's Blanket (Anna)

Finishes
M. Bell 1856 (Anna)
Reindeer Games #2 (Carolyn)
Basket #1 from Katrin & William (Anna)

WIPs
Reindeer Games #1 (Carolyn)
North Pole by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Scarlet Berries by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Yai Yai's Sampler reproduced my Carolyn (Carolyn)
The Fruits of Plenty by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna)
Kachemak Sweater by Caitlin Hunter (Carolyn)
Charm Pack Project Bag (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 44
11:20 A Toast
12:26 What We're Wearing
17:37 FFOs
00:00 Finishes
21:42 WIPS
55:55 Plans
00:00 We're Curious
1:00:31 Shared Supplies
1:08:43 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #43: The Cat Walk Is Back (2/1/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-02-01 | Welcome to Episode 43 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our finishes & works in progress, discuss our plans, show our shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to YOU. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#MFESleeperSAL

Toast
Toasting You! Thank you for joining us on this adventure!

FFOs
4 Project Bags (Anna)

WIPs
Peace on Earth by La-D-Da (Carolyn)
Scarlet Berries by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Pennsylvania Dutch Marking Sampler by Carolyn (Carolyn)
The Fruits of Plenty by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna)
Quaker Christmas by Primrose Cottage (Carolyn)
Katrin & William (Center Basket) by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna)
Reindeer Games by Brenda Gervais (Carolyn)
Quaker Huswife by Chessie & Me (Carolyn)
Kachemak Sweater by Caitlin Hunter (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 43
11:20 A Toast
12:26 What We're Wearing
17:37 Fully Finished Objects
21:42 WIPS
55:55 Plans
1:00:31 Shared Supplies
1:08:43 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #42: WIP Parade 2024 (1/18/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-01-18 | Welcome to FlossTube Episode 42 of the Curious Crafters. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I show you all of our WIPs! There is also a 2023 Finishes and FFOs montage at the end. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#northpoleKB
#kathybarrickfanclub

Toast
To WIPs!

0:00 Welcome to Episode 42
2:24 A Toast
2:56 WIP Parade
7:43 Scarlett Berries
9:55 Peace on Earth
11:40 North Pole
12:38 Reindeer Games
13:55 Pretty Bird
15:35 North Pole
16:56 Inspired by Nature
18:27 Turkey Trot
20:24 Mary Barr
22:15 Winter White Moth
24:07 Margreat Meadows
26:09 A Peacock...
28:50 Summer Saltboxes
30:08 Quaker Huswife
31:40 Arranging Mushrooms
32:49 PD Marking Sampler
35:32 Smith Sampler
37:31 Red Deer Flowers
40:23 Heaven & Nature Sing
41:37 Honey Faire
43:30 M Bell
44:35 Susana Kriebel
48:36 Strawberry House
50:02 Ya Ya's Sampler
52:23 Red Deer Sampler
55:07 Oh Joyous Day
56:27 Fruits of Plenty
1:01:29 Brick House
1:03:10 Farm Sampler
1:08:21 2023 Finishes Montage

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #41: Plans, Plans, Plans (1/4/24)

Curious Crafters 2024-01-04 | Welcome to Episode 41 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our FFOs, finished pieces, works in progress, discuss all our plans for 2024, show our shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to family fun. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#northpoleKB
#countdownsal2023

Mentions
@theartsyhousewife in Finished Objects -- I'm grateful to Gigi for her wonderful designs, especially Pretty Bird
@evertote in Finished Objects -- I'm grateful to Kerri for dying her beautiful floss and to Caroline for hosting the Holiday Countdown SAL.
@cardamenpins in Finished Object -- Check out Carmen's hem stitch finishes to her 3-color versions of the 2022 and 2023 Holiday Countdown SAL.
@beckyshouseofsewing in Thumbs Up -- Thumbs up to Becky sharing her creative thought process for designing her upcoming pinwheel quilt project.
@OliviaBFlosstube in Thumbs Up -- Thumbs up to Olivia for joining us at a Needle in a Haystack. Always a treat!

Toast
Big Family Fun & A Break From School

FFOs
Quaker Reindeer (Anna)
Anna's Emergency Needles (Carolyn)
Camping Angel (Helen)

Finished Objects
Holiday Countdown SAL 2023 (Carolyn)
Pretty Bird by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)

WIPs
North Pole by Kathy Barrick (Both)
Kachemak Sweater by Caitlin Hunter (Carolyn)
Wee Santa 2022 (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 41
2:48 A Toast
3:29 What We're Wearing
7:52 Fully Finished Objects
16:25 Finished Objects
25:04 WIPS
37:46 Plans, Plans, Plans!
58:56 Shared Supplies
1:04:02 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #40: A Merry Mash Up (12/21/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-12-21 | Welcome to Episode #40 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I share a whole lot of merry -- Merry FOs, merry FFOs, merry WIPs, merry patterns, merry clothes, and a merry toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#kathybarrickfanclub
#northpoleKB
#countdownsal2023

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #39: Coordinating With Your Cross Stitch (12/7/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-12-07 | Welcome to Episode 39 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our works in progress, discuss our plans, show our shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to life. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#kathybarrickfanclub
#northpoleKB
#countdownsal2023

Mentions
@evertote Carolyn is loving the Holiday Countdown (Works in Progress) and is mildly obsessed with Roxy Floss Co. floss (Shared Supplies)

Toast
Life!

WIPs
Anabel's Toe Up Socks (Carolyn)
Pretty Bird by The Artsy Housewife (Carolyn)
Cardinal Kin by Plum Street (Anna)
Turkey Trot by Notforgotten Farm (Carolyn)
Baby C's Blanket (Anna)
Kachemak Sweater (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 39
9:31 What We're Wearing
12:55 Pretty Bird WIP
16:11 Cardinal Kin WIP
26:07 Turkey Trot WIP
32:49 Holiday Countdown 2023
39:32 Baby C's Blanket WIP
43:45 Kachemak Sweater WIP
47:24 Plans
50:21 Shared Supplies
57:29 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #38: Whats Your Stitching Mood? (11/23/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-11-23 | Welcome to Episode 38 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share a finish & our works in progress, discuss our plans, show our shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a birthday toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#kathybarrickfanclub

Mentions
@Roberta.SABLEStitchers The SABLE Stitchers -- Linnie & Roberta are both stitching Reverand Gourdon Squashbottom and Linnie is poised to start Kathy Barrick's North Pole.

Toast
Carolyn's Birthday

Finishes
The Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom (Carolyn)

WIPs
Cardinal Kin by Plum Street (Both)
Pretty Bird by The Artsy Housewife (Both)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger designed by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)
Wee Santa 2022 by Heart in Hand Needleart (Anna)
Anabel's Toe Up Socks (Carolyn)
Kachemak Sweater (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 38
6:47 A Toast
7:13 What We're Wearing
9:48 Finished Objects
14:31 Works In Progress
37:49 Plans
45:34 Shared Supplies
54:17 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #37: Pretty Bird (11/9/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-11-09 | Welcome to Episode 37 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our works in progress, discuss our plans, get curious about sharp corners, show our shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to Gigi, The Artsy Housewife. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#baptoschoolsal
#kathybarrickfanclub

Mentions
Gigi @theartsyhousewife -- we Toast Gigi and share our progress on her Pretty Bird chart in WIPs

Toast
Gigi's creativity design sensibilities

WIPs
Pretty Bird by The Artsy Housewife (Both)
White Winter Moth designed by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Garden Dogs by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger designed by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)
Wee Santa 2022 by Heart in Hand Needleart (Anna)
The Reverend Gourden Squashbottom by Not Forgotten Farm (Carolyn)
Anabel's Toe Up Socks (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 37
5:25 #kathybarrickfanclub
11:32 A Toast
13:17 What We're Wearing
16:08 Works In Progress
44:32 Plans
54:22 We're Curious
57:02 Shared Supplies
1:01:45 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #36: Its All About the BAPs (10/26/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-10-26 | Welcome to Episode 36 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our fully finished objects & works in progress, discuss our plans, get curious about sewing linen together, show our shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to nightly stitching. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#baptoschoolsal
#kathybarrickfanclub

Mentions

Toast
Toasting nightly stitching

Fully Finished Objects
Seasonal Etchings by Heart in Hand Needleart -- All 4 (Carolyn)
Summer Saltbox #1 (Carolyn

WIPs
Inspired by Nature by Quaint Rose Needlearts (Anna)
White Winter Moth designed by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Wee Santa 2022 by Heart in Hand Needleart (Anna)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger designed by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)
M Bell 1856 by Modern Fold Embroidery (Anna)
Anabel's Toe Up Socks (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 36
6:38 #kathybarrickfanclub
12:25 A Toast
14:15 What We're Wearing
16:41 Fully Finished Objects
25:30 Works In Progress
46:04 Plans
52:08 We're Curious
59:42 Shared Supplies
1:07:43 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #35: A Parade of Cross Stitch Finishes (10/12/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-10-12 | Welcome to Episode 35 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

Anna and I have both been stitching for almost 3 years and are starting to accumulated finishes that are waiting patiently to be fully finished. In this episode we've pulled out these finishes to have a Parade of Cross Stitch Finishes. We hope you enjoy! Along the way there is a toast, our WIPS, and our thumbs up. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#baptoschoolsal
#kathybarrickfanclub

Mentions
The Fat Squirrel Speaks @fatsquirrelfibers in Thumbs Up. Her latest episode: youtu.be/4wk0S9TCwmE?si=QHwwurSW2Wil3SM4

Toast
Toasting traveling with students and colleagues

WIPs
Wee Santa 2022 by Heart in Hand Needleart (Anna)
White Winter Moth designed by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Strawberry House Sampler designed by Brightneedle (Anna)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger designed by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)
M Bell 1856 by Modern Fold Embroidery (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 35
4:19 A Toast
6:55 Works In Progress
26:33 Parade of Finishes
58:19 Shared Supplies
1:01:33 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #34: Stitching Friends in the Wild (9/30/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-09-30 | Welcome to Episode 34 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our finishes & works in progress, discuss our plans, show our shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to Olivia B's kindness and humor. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#baptoschoolsal
#kathybarrickfanclub

Toast
Toasting @OliviaBFlosstube and her kindness & humor.

Finishes
Frederika designed by Carriage House Samplings (Anna)
Crow No. 5 designed by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Merry Christmas Wishes by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Tidelines Shawl designed by Janina Kallio (Carolyn)

WIPs
Strawberry House Sampler designed by Brightneedle (Anna)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger designed by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)
White Winter Moth designed by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Pennsylvania Dutch Marking Sampler designed by Carolyn (Carolyn)
Thank You Beanie (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 34
3:04 Toasting Olivia
7:45 Finishes
5:35 What We're Wearing
18:50 Blocking Knitting
22:25 Works In Progress
39:21 Plans
49:37 Shared Supplies
58:10 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #33: Loving September Stitching (9/14/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-09-14 | Welcome to Episode 33 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share our works in progress & BAPs, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to September. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

SALS & HashTags
#baptoschoolsal
#samplerseptember
#samplerseptembersoiree
#kathybarrickfanclub

Mentions
@newhampshirestitcher in Works In Progress -- We share our progress on our BAPS. Thank you to Lauren for starting this SAL and for inspiring us to join!

Toast
Toasting September!

WIPs
Crow No. 5 designed by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Frederika designed by Carriage House Samplings (Anna)
Tidelines Shawl designed by Janina Kallio (Carolyn)
A Peacock, A Unicorn, A Badger designed by The Scarlet Letter (Carolyn)
Mary Barr 1828 designed by The Wishing Thorn (Anna)

Stitch It or Ditch It
Beach Towel Needlepoint -- Carolyn is going to Stitch It
Beatrix Potter Wool Baby Blanket -- Anna is going to finish it for her DIL

0:00 Welcome to Episode 33
2:06 Toasting September
4:00 Chit-Chat
10:02 What We're Wearing
13:17 Works In Progress
42:59 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #32: WIPs & PopTarts (8/31/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-08-31 | Welcome to Episode 32 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share several finishes, works in progress, & plans, show a few shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to all the 6th graders out there. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Mentions
@newhampshirestitcher in Plans -- Carolyn and Anna are excited to join Lauren's #BAPToSchoolSAL starting September 1st! We share our BAPs in our Plans segment.

@TheCampingStitcher -- Congratulations to Chris on her retirement and her burst of creativity!

Toast
Toasting all the 6th graders out there!

FOs
Eight Birds by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Baby C's quilt (Anna)

WIPs
Merry Christmas Wishes by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Crow No. 5 deigned by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Margreat Meadow 1804 by Jeannette Douglas Designs (Anna)
Pennsylvania Dutch Marking Sampler designed by Carolyn (Carolyn)
Baby C's Baby Bobble Blanket designed by Sheep & Stitch (Anna)
Quaker Huswife designed by Chessie & Me (Carolyn)
Red Deer Sampler: The Center Vase of Flowers designed by Gigi R (Carolyn)
Fruits of Plenty designed by Modern Folk Embroidery (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 32
5:19 Sister Lynn's Cross Stitch Story
10:12 Toasting 6th Graders
12:10 What We're Wearing
17:58 Finished Objects
22:44 Works In Progress
54:07 Joan's Fruits of Plenty
57:49 Plans
1:05:32 Shared Supplies
1:10:13 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #31: Stitch It Or Ditch It 2023 (8/10/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-08-10 | Welcome to Episode 31 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode we've each selected 4 projects that we're stalled on -- sometimes for years! Help us decide if we should "stitch it" or "ditch it". Play along with our Instagram Polls starting Aug 11: instagram.com/we.are.curiouscrafters

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Anna's 4 Projects
#1: Monterey Bay Applique Wall Hanging
#2: Quadrant Quilt
#3: Beatrix Potter Wool Baby Blanket
#4: Patio Quilt

Carolyn's 4 Projects
#1: Beach Towel Needlepoint
#2: Kaffe Fassett Knit-Along Blanket
#3: Uniform Tunic
#4: Olson Cardigan

0:00 Welcome to Episode 31
6:48 Anna #1: Monterey Bay Applique Wall Hanging
13:15 Carolyn #1: #1: Beach Towel Needlepoint
16:36 Anna #2: Quadrant Quilt
23:21 Carolyn #2: Kaffe Fassett Knit-Along Blanket
31:37 Anna #3: Beatrix Potter Wool Baby Blanket
39:29 Carolyn #3: Uniform Tunic
44:46 Anna #4: Patio Quilt
50:24 Carolyn #4: Olson Cardigan

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #30: So Many Good Things (7/27/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-07-27 | Welcome to Episode 30 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share several FFOs & finish, works in progress, & our plans, show a few shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast to kindness & craftmanship. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment or DM us on Instagram

Mentions
@SarahsStitchySpot in Chit-Chat -- So wonderful to meet Sarah in "the wild".

@LandofHeartRocks in ThumbsUp -- Thank you Tina for starting the #StepsBeforeStitches movement! Also in Finished Objects -- Carolyn fully finished her Home Town sampler as a flat fold.

@newhampshirestitcher in Plans -- Carolyn is excited to join Lauren's #BAPToSchoolSAL starting September 1st! Also, in Finished Objects and WIPs -- Both Anna and Carolyn are participating in the #SaltboxSolsticeSAL

@JeanFarishNeedleworks In Chit-Chat -- Jean has done several experiments related to colorfastness. Start with:
Episode #45: youtu.be/QvX692tJFOE

Toast
Toasting being back together after house guests, travel, and COVID.

Anna’s Magnifying Lamps – both by Daylight
MAGnificent Floor & Table LED Magnifying Lamp
Halo Go Rechargeable Magnifier

What We're Wearing
Alice Top by Tessuti Fabrics (Anna)
Flow Top by Norah Gaughan (Carolyn)

FFOs
Home Town designed by Tina Egner, finished as a flat fold, and gifted to our mom on her birthday (Carolyn)
Spring Saltbox I designed by Plum Street Samplers and finished as a flat Polaroid photo (Carolyn)

FOs
Summer Saltbox I designed by Plum Street Samplers (Carolyn)
M. Bell 1856 designed by Modern Fold Embroidery (Carolyn)

WIPs
Fruits of Plenty designed by Modern Folk Embroidery (Both)
Pennsylvania Dutch Marking Sampler designed by Carolyn (Carolyn)
Summer Saltboxes designed by Plum Street Samplers (Anna)
Quaker Huswife designed by Chessie & Me (Carolyn)
Mary Anne March designed by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Red Deer Sampler: The Center Vase of Flowers designed by Gigi R (Carolyn)
Baby C's Baby Bobble Blanket designed by Sheep & Stitch (Anna)
Crow No. 5 deigned by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 30
2:15 Chit-Chat
12:30 Toasting Stan
13:37 What We're Wearing
16:51 Finished Object
24:41 Works In Progress
56:13 Plans
1:02:09 Shared Supplies
1:09:32 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #29: Variety Pack (7/13/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-07-13 | Welcome to Episode 29 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share a finish, works in progress, & our plans, get curious about setting dyes and marking samplers, show a few shared supplies, and end with thumbs up. Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters
Email: we.are.curiouscrafters at gmail dot com

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Mentions
@susanstandleystitchintime in Plans, Carolyn's Curious, & Thumbs Up -- Thank you Susan for all you do to inspire curiosity and creativity!
Susan's videos explaining her First Stitches project:
Episode #35: youtu.be/1UMJ_dOCpw4
Episode #36:youtu.be/SKPGUUevI_8

@TheCampingStitcher in Shared Supplies -- Thank you Chris for the wonderful give away prizes. It was a thrill to win!

@OliviaBFlosstube in WIPs -- Both Anna and I have ordered Kathy Barrick patterns and NPI floss packs from Olivia's store -- Hillside Rookery. Highly recommend!

@katiestrachanembroidery in Shared Supplies -- I show a silk conversion kit I recently received for This Joyous Season. Highly recommend Katie's kits!

@SarahsStitchySpot in Life Updates -- We are inspired by Sarah's suggestion to have a basket of smalls ready to gift.

Toast
Toasting being back together after house guests, travel, and COVID.

Anna’s Magnifying Lamps – both by Daylight
MAGnificent Floor & Table LED Magnifying Lamp
Halo Go Rechargeable Magnifier

What We're Wearing
Willow Tank by Grainline Studio (Anna)
Uniform Cardigan by MadderMade (Carolyn)

FOs
Sarah Barnes by The Scarlett House (Anna)

WIPs
Fruits of Plenty designed by Modern Folk Embroidery (Both)
Smith Sampler designed by The Scarlett House (Anna)
M. Bell 1856 designed by Modern Folk Embroidery (Carolyn)
Summer Saltboxes designed by Plum Street Samplers (Both)
The Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom designed by Not Forgotten Farm (Carolyn)
Eight Birds designed by Kathy Barrick (Anna)
Crow No. 5 deigned by Kathy Barrick (Carolyn)
Quilt for Baby C. (Anna)
Donner Pullover designed by Elizabeth Doherty (Carolyn)
Gradient Cowl (Anna)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 29
1:50 A Toast
2:36 Anna's Magnifying Lamps
6:15 Life Updates
11:35 What We're Wearing
15:48 Finished Object
20:12 WIPs
53:11 Plans
1:01:05 Anna's Curious: How to Set Dyes
1:07:44 Carolyn's Curious: Marking Samplers
1:13:26 Shared Supplies
1:19:45 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!

FlossTube #28: Micro Stitching (6/15/23)

Curious Crafters 2023-06-15 | Welcome to Episode 28 of the Curious Crafters FlossTube. We're two sisters who love handcrafting -- cross stitch, knitting, sewing, and quilting -- and figuring things out!

In this episode Anna and I discuss what we're wearing, share several finishes, works in progress, & our plans, and end with thumbs up. Plus Anna shows us her amazing "micro stitching". Along the way there is some chit-chat and a toast. Ready? Let's Go! --Carolyn

Instagram: @we.are.curiouscrafters
Email: we.are.curiouscrafters at gmail dot com

Have a question about anything we discussed? Please leave us a comment.

Toast
Toasting our chocolate gifting stitchy friend. We hope to meet up in the wild one day!

What We're Wearing
Uniform Cardigan by MadderMade (Anna)
Wikston Shift (Carolyn)

FOs
Frederick by Carriage House Samplings (Carolyn)
Tree 1 from No 570 Christmas Tree Set (Anna)
Motif from A Medium Vierlande Style Sampler (Anna)

WIPs
Donner Pullover designed by Elizabeth Doherty (Carolyn)
Smith Sampler designed by The Scarlett House (Anna)
Susana Kriebel 1841 reproduced by Laura Heebner (Carolyn)
Quilt for Baby C. (Anna)
Fruits of Plenty designed by Modern Folk Embroidery (Both)
The Speckled Squares Blanket (Carolyn)

0:00 Welcome to Episode 28
6:40 A Toast
8:41 What We're Wearing
11:55 Finished Objects
24:59 WIPs
51:41 Plans
55:42 Shared Supplies
1:02:37 Thumbs Up

Until next time, Happy Crafting & Stay Curious!