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Losing Your Cross Stitching Mojo

May 31, 2022 by theproperstitcher | 30 Comments

We have all heard the phrase, "I lost my mojo!", but what does that really mean? I recently experienced losing my cross stitching mojo, and let me tell you it is not fun. My sewing needles lost their energy. My fabric lost its luster. My floss lost its color. I lost my mojo! I had no desire to cross stitch. These were dark times, to say the least.What is "Mojo"?No, I am not referring to the

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Cross Stitch Holiday Gift Guide

November 27, 2021 by theproperstitcher | 2 Comments

I love a good gift guide every holiday season, so I am sharing the best gifts for any cross stitcher! This year, I am offering you a Cross Stitcher's Gift Guide to 2021. These gifts are meant to inspire and restore anyone's inspiration to create their best projects. Whether you are purchasing for yourself or a friend, I've got you covered with these amazing items. I have divided the list into

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The Proper Stitcher Starts a FlossTube

September 13, 2021 by theproperstitcher | 43 Comments

Why I Wanted To Start a FlossTubeI often get asked why I wanted to start a FlossTube channel. Why me? Why now? I think it is a reasonable question, don't you? Why would I want to step out of my comfort zone and record videos about cross stitching and quilting? Would I have enough content? Would anyone want to watch? These are questions that kept creeping up in the back of my mind.The first time I

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Flosstube 137 is uploaded and ready for you!! Come Flosstube 137 is uploaded and ready for you!! Come on over to #flosstube and see three antique samplers from my collection. 

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Celebrating 24 years of love, laughter, and endles Celebrating 24 years of love, laughter, and endless memories with my favorite person! Through every challenge and triumph, you've been my unwavering support and have made my heart so happy. I’m beyond grateful for the life we’ve built together, and I can’t wait for all the adventures still to come. Here’s to 24 years and many, many more. I love you bunches!❤️

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Flosstube 137 is uploaded and ready for you!! Come Flosstube 137 is uploaded and ready for you!! Come on over to #flosstube and see three antique samplers from my collection. 

Gray and I leave for our cruise tomorrow, so stay tuned for updates from Portugal and France.🇫🇷 
#antiquesampler
#theproperstitcher
Every day, I feel so blessed to live in this count Every day, I feel so blessed to live in this country. This weekend, we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

#memorialday
#neverforget
#usa
#rememberandhonor
Happy Mother's Day sweet friends. I hope your day Happy Mother's Day sweet friends. I hope your day is filled with lots of love. 💕 

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." ~Proverbs 31:25-26

#theproperstitcher
#proverbs
#mothersday
Hello May!! New month, new chapter. #theproperst Hello May!! New month, new chapter. 

#theproperstitcher
#monthlymarker
#crossstitch
#xstitch
Another lovely antique sampler arrived this week!! Another lovely antique sampler arrived this week!! I can not wait to share this one with you.

#theproperstitcher 
#antiquesampler
#pointdecroix 
#reproductionsampler 
#crossstitch #xstitch 
#samplerstitching
Celebrating 24 years of love, laughter, and endles Celebrating 24 years of love, laughter, and endless memories with my favorite person! Through every challenge and triumph, you've been my unwavering support and have made my heart so happy. I’m beyond grateful for the life we’ve built together, and I can’t wait for all the adventures still to come. Here’s to 24 years and many, many more. I love you bunches!❤️

#happyanniversary
#theproperstitcher
Flosstube 137 is uploaded and ready for you!! Come Flosstube 137 is uploaded and ready for you!! Come on over to #flosstube and see three antique samplers from my collection. 

Gray and I leave for our cruise tomorrow, so stay tuned for updates from Portugal and France.🇫🇷 
#antiquesampler
#theproperstitcher
Every day, I feel so blessed to live in this count Every day, I feel so blessed to live in this country. This weekend, we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

#memorialday
#neverforget
#usa
#rememberandhonor
Happy Mother's Day sweet friends. I hope your day Happy Mother's Day sweet friends. I hope your day is filled with lots of love. 💕 

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." ~Proverbs 31:25-26

#theproperstitcher
#proverbs
#mothersday
Hello May!! New month, new chapter. #theproperst Hello May!! New month, new chapter. 

#theproperstitcher
#monthlymarker
#crossstitch
#xstitch
Another lovely antique sampler arrived this week!! Another lovely antique sampler arrived this week!! I can not wait to share this one with you.

#theproperstitcher 
#antiquesampler
#pointdecroix 
#reproductionsampler 
#crossstitch #xstitch 
#samplerstitching
Celebrating 24 years of love, laughter, and endles Celebrating 24 years of love, laughter, and endless memories with my favorite person! Through every challenge and triumph, you've been my unwavering support and have made my heart so happy. I’m beyond grateful for the life we’ve built together, and I can’t wait for all the adventures still to come. Here’s to 24 years and many, many more. I love you bunches!❤️

#happyanniversary
#theproperstitcher

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