Lost in Floss
Flosstube: Christmas Stocking tutorial redo. This updates original video from 2023.
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Find out how MayniaMyWay went for me as well as seeing the progress on my WIPs. I have a couple things I’ll be starting soon. And take a look at a summer wool appliqué project.
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I finally finished American Primitive. Wooo hooo! Also some new starts and making progress on a number of WIPs. Spring is finally here and I’m trying to find time to stitch while getting all my cleanup yard work and mulching done. Wheww!
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Join me on Instagram for my May stitching challenge. Stitch at least one hour a day on one project and see how much progress you can make in a month. Tag pictures with #MayniaMyWay
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I love how my Our Lasting Friendship Sampler turned out and I’m excited to hang it on my wall. Finally!
R is For Rabbit looks so happy next to the matching thrift store rabbit. What a find!
My paper mache egg was a quick finish and I’m happy with the results.
I had a small thrift store haul and made progress on “the stocking” and some other projects. Hooray!
My 2024 Easter lamb cake (Miranda Lambert) is pictured at the end of the video. Kind of a sloppy execution but was running out of time!
Flosstubers mentioned:
@VonnaPfeiffer
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It’s a long one! A number of fully finished items, many WIPs, calling uncle on two projects, and SO MUCH thrifting. And chocolate bunnies. Yes, many chocolate bunnies.
Starting 2024 and FinishItFebruary off right by fully finishing a number of projects. Spend some time with me seeing what I’ve completed, progress on WIPs plus new starts—in January of course!
DMC heart inspired by finish from @VonnaPfeiffer.
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Let’s see what I’ve all got in my basket of WIPs. How many will make it into the finish pile this year? I also talk about all the new things I want to start in 2024.
Lots of fully finished items during 2023. Come watch my finish parade from last year, or if you’re short on time, speed through the recap pictures at the end. Enjoy!
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Stop by for a visit of my Christmas house and see my newly finished Wonderful Life, Christmas Garden and Prairie Schooler Santa finishes. At the end I’ve added pictures from The Biltmore decorated out in its Christmas finery. Also pics from a gingerbread contest.
Flosstubers mentioned:
@VonnaPfeiffer
@CelesteCreates
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I’ve been busy since my last Lost in Floss video! Back to Country Sampler with video and stills from their Christmas experience post open house.
Next I visited Primitive Gatherings. Not only were there lovely projects on display in the shop but next door there was a quilt show going on. Unbelievable quilts in the common color scheme of red, white & green.
I managed to find time for lots of finishes since my last video. Time for a pillow fight! Definitely Christmas is on my mind.
Flosstuber mentioned:
@VonnaPfeiffer
Instagramer mentioned:
pinkernpunkinquilting
Close ups of Christmas stitching showed recently in an Instagram reel. So many beautiful things with more being created.
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RoseAnn (redfectionstitcher on Instagram)
has been stitching most her life. Her beautiful assortment of Samplers and other pieces is awe inspiring. Come along on a tour of her dining room to see many special pieces she’s created over the years. You won’t be disappointed.
And the best part? She said we can come back and see the rest of her stitching. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait!
Others appearing:
Valerie (Stitching in the barn)
Lisa (lisakkretz on Instagram)
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I had lots of stitchy time during a stay at Country Sampler and while attending the Farm Girl Gathering Fall 2023 Retreat. There’s a very special finish I share— many years in the making.
Enjoy the pictures at the end of the smalls exchange. There are some amazingly creative people out there. It was great fun chatting with many of them.
Flosstubers making guest appearances:
Dawna @livefromthesheshackwithdaw6479
Valerie @valerie-stitchinginthebarn723
Teresa@TeresaKogutsCreativeWhims
Lisa@kindredstitcher
Michelle @farmgirldrygoods
Suzette @primitivestitcher385
I had the good fortune to spend time at Country Sampler in Spring Green, WI and then move on to Amana, Iowa for the Farm Girl retreat.
Before I put everything away I decided to do a quick video showing all my finds. Stitching stuff, wool appliqué, a little quilting plus a few antiques made for a very full car on the way home.
Please watch separate videos after this one for RoseAnn’s stitches, stitchy kindness gifts from the week as well as all my stitching progress and finishes.
#gobarbgo
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A little of this, a little of that, a great finish and what a story!
I’ve been working feverishly on the 12 starts of Christmas I jumped into last December 2022. I have a couple wool appliqué pieces I’m enjoying as well. Finally, see how my little quilt is progressing.
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Come take a tour and see how I display all the Autumn pieces I’ve stitched over the years. I also have some charts to share so see if you’re interested in any of them. I’ve made progress on a lot of my WIPs and also have new starts to show plus some pics from vacation. Enjoy!
So much to share in this video from stitching progress, to our #leanneslegacy day featuring the stitches of many plus other fun late July/August happenings.
There’s a lot going on in this one. And yes, I finally started the next stocking! #gobarbgo
Tutorial for pear finishes from @VonnaPfeiffer — try to make one. She makes it pretty easy to figure
Out!
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Join the SAL to honor Leanne and other special friendships by starting a new piece on August 24th and tagging your piece on Instagram with #leanneslegacy
This video is filled with finishes, some FOs and also update on other WIPs.
Learn the steps I use to fully finish a cross stitch Christmas stocking. It’s easier than you think. Give it a try!
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Flosstube mentioned: @VonnaPfeiffer
I’ve done lots of stitching since my last video. I’m back on the finish train with several new pieces completed. There’s a few new starts and progress on a number of WIPs. Learn about getting a second chance at winning the 2023 Prairie Schooler Santa ornament. An added bonus are some pics of my garden. Enjoy!
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Mentions:
instagram: lisakkretz
Flosstubers:
Vonna@VonnaPfeiffer
Annie@anniebeezfolkart2558
Pardon the wind — it isn’t that bad throughout most the video. Sorry!
Winner of 2023 Prairie Schooler Santa announced.
View many WIPs as well as things I want to start soon. Give your opinion on backing fabric for the stocking I finished recently. Also I have two new stocking kits and will be starting a new one soon.
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Winners announced for 8000 subscriber
giveaway and learn how to enter for 2023 Prairie Schooler Santa (must be 18 years old or over, like the video and subscribe)
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Strawberry inspiration from gabrielstitches on Instagram. Chart is a freebie Quaker Rose from stonestreetstitchworks
Love Never Fails pillow
Freebie from Primitive Hare 2014 blog post
Valentine Mini Bouquet #2
Freebie from Jeannette Douglas
Love Heart
Freebie
From The World in Stitches
Exchange gift I stitched
Freebie: Un age tra i fieri by Cuore e Batticuore
Exchange gift I received:
Peace by Blackbird
2013 Issue of JCS ornament magazine
Come along on my journey of the pieces I fully finished in 2022. It was a very successful year. Enjoy!
Flosstubers mentioned:
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
Liz Matthews @HelloFromLizMathews
Olivia @PumpkinHollowQuilts
Priscilla @realhousewivesofcrossstitch
IG: Rakel thetravelingvikingmama
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I started WAY TOO MANY things in 2022. Oh boy. I’m going to need a second WIP shelf.
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Strawberry inspiration from Gabriel’s of gabrielestitches on Instagram.
Learn what charts I’m going to start for my 12 days of Christmas craziness. Also,
see if I got “the stocking” done for Christmas. I also paid $8 for something worth more than $400. Now just to figure out what it will work for.
Included is a speed tour of my own winter wonderland. Shown in double time to move you through quickly. Blah
Blah blah! Enjoy.
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This video is jam packed with a dozen finishes, pictures from Country Sampler’s (Spring Green, WI) open house — including lots of haul — Saved from the Trash, WIPs and lots of chit chat at the end. Splash Splash! Enjoy.
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Flosstubers Mentioned:
Lori @texstylust
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
See the finishes I had during #FFOctober. I also finished my #leanneslegacy piece. And of course, there’s always a number of WIPs to show.
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East Troy, WI historic farmhouse named Beatha Ur Farm
INSTAGRAM NAME: beathaurfarm
Flosstubers mentioned:
@VonnaPfeiffer
Lori @texstylust
Annie & Belle @anniebeezfolkart2558
Progress on “the stocking” along with shopping at three different places for stash enhancement. Come along for my house dire
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Flosstubers mentioned:
Kathleen@crossstitchantiquesbykathl7621
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
#barbsprairieyeqr
#leanneslegacy
#2022pssantasal
Leanne & Lisa’s stitch: Weeping Tree Sampler by The City Stitcher
Flosstubers mentioned:
Suzy Reno @SuzyReno
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
Lisa @kindredstitcher
Free birthday SAL:
Instagram: Tracy from wrought_iron_stitcher
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SALs
#barbsprairieyearsal
#2022pssantasal
#leanneslegacy
Join us by starting any piece on 8/24/2022, Leanne’s birthday, to participate in #leanneslegacy on Instagram. It’s a way to honor a special stitcher who left our community way too soon and show that her legacy lives beyond her actual life. If you're not on Instagram and would like your picture shown at the end of a future video, please send a picture to lostinfloss2@gmail.com. You can start any chart. The only rule is that you need to start on Wednesday August 24th.
Finished pieces are:
I Collect by Brenda Gervais
June and July from a Very Prairie Year by Prairie Schooler
August by Prairie Schooler
August and September Word Play by With Thy Needle and Thread
Flosstubers mentioned:
Anna @stitchroadie4076
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
Priscilla @priscillas2000
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Join us by starting any piece on 8/24/2022, Leanne’s birthday, to participate in #leanneslegacy on Instagram. It’s a way to honor a special stitcher who left our community way too soon and show that her legacy lives beyond her actual life.
Finished pieces are:
American Farmhouse by Scarlett House
Baby It’s Cold Outside by Heartstring Samplery
SALS
#barbsprairieyearsal
#2022pssantasal
So many finishes to show— please watch and let me know what you think! Apologies for bad recording but I didn’t have my tripod clip. Boo me!
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I talk about starting something on August 24th as a way to honor my channel co-creator Leanne who died 2 1/2 years ago from breast cancer. She was such a talented, beautiful spirit. I hope many of you remember her from our early videos. She was amazing.
Please start something new on that day and post on Instagram using the hashtag #leanneslegacy
Flosstubers mentioned:
Annie from @anniebeezfolkart2558
Lisa from @kindredstitcher.
Vonna from @VonnaPfeiffer
I was honored to be invited to stay with new friends in Spring Green. Had an awesome time and came home with LOTS of new projects. Giveaway winners from Video 75 announced.
#MayniaMyWay
Flosstubers mentioned:
Lisa @kindredstitcher
Lori @texstylust
Dawna @livefromthesheshackwithdaw6479
Annie, Chelsea & Isabella @anniebeezfolkart2558
Olivia @PumpkinHollowQuilts
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
Email: lostinfloss2@gmail.com
Instagram: lostinfloss2
Currents SALs:
MayniaMyWaySAL
Flosstubers Mentioned:
Olivia @PumpkinHollowQuilts
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
Annie @anniebeezfolkart2558
Lori @texstylust
Valerie @valerie-stitchinginthebarn723
Winners announced for charts celebrating 7000 subscribers. Please email me your addresses.
Also, I show what I’ve been working on lately as well as scenes from a snowy spring walk. Enjoy!
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It's finally time to see all the things I accomplished during #FinishItFebruarySAL. I had a couple of major finishes. Woo hoo for me. In addition, see some pics from what I did while I was MIA!
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Etsy shop mentioned:
Tish from HeartsongStitchery
etsy.com/shop/HeartsongStitchery
Light from Stella Lighting
stellalighting.com
Celebrating 7000 subscriber milestone by sharing some charts with you guys. Hurry to watch. I'll be picking winners in a week.
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Flosstubers mentioned:
Kathy @To Dye House
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
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A Prairie Year SAL by Prairie Schooler co-hosted with Anna from Stitch Roadie.
Use #barbsprairieyearsal to tag your stitches on Instagram
FlossTube Mentions:
Anna @stitchroadie4076
@VonnaPfeiffer
@HelloFromLizMathews
Lisa Loves Stitchin' (Lilly Pilly Stitches on Etsy)
Instagram Mentions:
thetravelingvikingmama
caroling55
Love chart is by Tish of heartsong stitchery
Fill the World with Love pillow chart is by Tracey of WroughtIronStitching on Etsy
After showing all the pieces I turned into final objects during 2021 in Video #69, this video focuses on things I’m working on and things I hope to work on in 2022. In the process of showing what’s in my basket, it kind of changed into a WIP parade. Everyone knows how I love a parade so hope you enjoy it too.
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Flosstubers mentioned:
Kathy @ToDyeHouse
Video recorded January 10, 2022
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Flosstubers mentioned:
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
Kathy @ToDyeHouse
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Mentions:
Christmas Tree chart freebie: kissycross.twoday.net/stories/5263376
Lisa on IG at lisakkretz
Join the long-promised retirement video party to see WIPs, cross stitch finishes, get a couple good appetizer recipes and see Country Sampler decorated for the holidays. Hope you enjoy!
People mentioned:
Kathy @ToDyeHouse
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
On a sad note, while I was recording this video, a tragedy occurred during a Christmas parade in Waukesha, just 8 miles away. My heart and prayers go out to the injured, and the families and friends of those who lost loved ones or had their loved ones hurt. The lives of those attending a joyful Christmas parade will be forever changed by this incident and I am so sorry for all. As I alluded to in the video, you just never know, young or old, which person will be gone from your lives at any time. Please be kind to others and I encourage you to fill the world with love.
This video features stitches by my friend Lisa who you can find on Instagram at lisakkretz. She has some amazing stitched pieces so I'm certain you'll be amazed by the work she's done. Enjoy and watch video 67 coming within a day for the long overdue Retirement Party!
This video shows the dozen fully finished pieces I completed during FFOctober 2021 along with a special retirement gift from Kathy of @ToDyeHouse
I also show clips of fall stitching previously completed and other decorations.
Watch to learn details of the upcoming retirement party celebration.
Enjoy and thank you all for your support.
I have many WIPs to show, a pair of pretty little pillows finished up and some fabric that I dyed. See the fabrics I’m going to use for my Celeste Creates quilt.
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Lost in Floss email:
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During October use #FFOctober on Instagram to tag anything you final finish during the month. Let’s see how many projects we can turn into fully finished pieces.
SALS I'm currently participating in:
WORD PLAY SAL in progress
#lostinwordplaysal on IG
I started a Word Play by With Thy Needle & Threads SAL on 1/1/21. Feel free to make your own rules. I plan to stitch one chart a month. So far, so I've completed eight and half way done with September.
#aftertherosessal Join me as I try to complete Ink Circle’s chart After the Roses. Kathy of @To Dye House already is done and my stitching is done but not my final finish.
#2021pssantasal Stitch the 2021 Prairie Schooler Santa with me.
Flosstubers Mentioned:
Kathy of @ToDyeHouse
Lisa of @kindredstitcher
Celeste of @CelesteCreates
Celebrating retirement and the completion of another series. Woooo hooooo! Also some good thrifting finds. Come join me to learn about future fun!
Lost in Floss on Instagram:
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Lost in Floss email:
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SALS I'm currently participating in:
WORD PLAY SAL in progress
#lostinwordplaysal on IG
I started a Word Play by With Thy Needle & Threads SAL on 1/1/21. Feel free to make your own rules. I plan to stitch one chart a month. So far, so I've completed six.
#aftertherosessal Join me as I try to complete Ink Circle’s chart After the Roses. Kathy of @To Dye House already is done and my stitching is done but not my final finish.
#2021pssantasal Stitch the 2021 Prairie Schooler Santa with me.
Flosstubers Mentioned:
Lori @texstylust
Teresa @TeresaKogutsCreativeWhims
Helen @helend.flosstube
LINK TO GRUMPY VOICE BEAR VIDEO: youtu.be/wCc3vsktj3I
FREEBIES mentioned:
Sew Your Stash Series #20 - 7" Sparkler Block & 13" x 20" Flag Block
youtu.be/Vx8xUxLq6q8
Lost in Floss on Instagram:
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Lost in Floss email:
lostinfloss2@gmail.com
SALS I'm currently participating in:
WORD PLAY SAL in progress
#lostinwordplaysal on IG
I started a Word Play by With Thy Needle & Threads SAL on 1/1/21. Feel free to make your own rules. I plan to stitch one chart a month. So far, so I've completed six.
#aftertherosessal Join me as I try to complete Ink Circle’s chart After the Roses. Kathy of @To Dye House already is done!
#2021pssantasal Stitch the 2021 Prairie Schooler Santa with me.
Flosstubers Mentioned:
Kathy @ToDyeHouse
Lisa @kindredstitcher
Lori Holt @LoriHolt
Michelle Farm Girl Loves Goats on Instagram
LINK TO BEAR VIDEO: youtu.be/GvXilIC9Y3w?feature=share
FREEBIES mentioned:
1776 by Samplers and Santas
samplers-and-santas.blogspot.com/p/free.html?m=1
Sew Your Stash Series #20 - 7" Sparkler Block & 13" x 20" Flag Block
youtu.be/Vx8xUxLq6q8
Lost in Floss on Instagram:
instagram.com/lostinfloss2
Lost in Floss email:
lostinfloss2@gmail.com
SALS I'm currently participating in:
WORD PLAY SAL in progress
#lostinwordplaysal on IG
I started a Word Play by With Thy Needle & Threads SAL on 1/1/21. Feel free to make your own rules. I plan to stitch one chart a month. So far, so I've completed six.
#aftertherosessal Join me as I try to complete Ink Circle’s chart After the Roses. Kathy of @To Dye House already is done!
#2021pssantasal Stitch the 2021 Prairie Schooler Santa with me.
Flosstubers Mentioned:
Kathy @ToDyeHouse
Helen @helend.flosstube
Liz @elizabethanncanstitch
Vonna @VonnaPfeiffer
Heather & Janette @CraftyCottageStitches
Lori Holt @LoriHolt
Join me out on the deck for progress on lots of WIPs, a handful of FOs and numerous fully finished objects. At the end I share my patriotic shelf and some WOO HOO-worthy news.
i achieved a 94% success rate for #MayniaMyWay starting May 1, 2021. I worked on a Dimensions Gold Stocking for at least one hour a day, almost every day in May. I only missed 2 days. I feel great about the progress made.
Lost in Floss on Instagram:
instagram.com/lostinfloss2
Lost in Floss email:
lostinfloss2@gmail.com
SALS I participated in recently:
WORD PLAY SAL in progress
#lostinwordplaysal on IG
I started a Word Play by With Thy Needle & Threads SAL on 1/1/21. Feel free to make your own rules. I plan to stitch one chart a month. So far, so good!
#aftertherosessal Join me as I try to complete Ink Circle’s chart After the Roses. Kathy of @ToDyeHouse already is done!
#2021pssantasal Stitch the 2021 Prairie Schooler Santa with me.
#fortheloveofbrendasal
FREEBIES mentioned:
Flag on the spool by Notforgotten Farm
farmhousenotforgotten.blogspot.com/p/freebies.html
1776 by Samplers and Santas
samplers-and-santas.blogspot.com/p/free.html?m=1
This is a short but sweet video showing where I'm at with my projects and talking about the various SALs that are happening. It's a quick one. Hope you take time to watch. Short and sweet -- I'd say kind of like me but I'm actually average height and there would be some debating the sweet description! :)
Lost in Floss on Instagram:
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Lost in Floss email:
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***SAL HOUSEKEEPING***
#2021PSSantaSAL
2021 Prairie Schooler Santa stitch-along starts on 5/2/21 -- Hey! Just realized that date is totally the date of Christmas backwards. Even better! Use #2021PSSantaSAL if your tagging your photo on Instagram.
#MayniaMyWay
Also, join me on Instagram at lostinfloss2 for #MayniaMyWay starting May 1, 2021. I commit to working on one large item for an hour a day, every day in May. After the hour is up, I can work on anything I choose. Most days, I end up staying with the project and have made great progress during May the past two years. This year I'm choosing to work on a Christmas stocking (SURPRISE!) again. Let's see how far I can get.
WORD PLAY SAL in progress
#lostinwordplaysal on IG
I started a Word Play by With Thy Needle & Threads SAL on 1/1/21. Feel free to make your own rules. I plan to stitch one chart a month. So far, so good!
#aftertherosessal
Join Kathy of To Dye House and myself as we stitch Ink Circle’s chart After the Roses.
***Other Flosstuber Mentions***
@To Dye House
***OLDERS SALs***
This will be the last time I include info for these older SALs:
#lifhenryjackharry
The Triplet SAL
Patterns are Henry, Jack and Harry by All Through The Night designer Bonnie Sullivan
#babyitscoldsal Originally started 11/11/19, and restarted in memory of Leanne on 2/14/20. The chart is "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Beth Twist of Heartstring Samplery.


