Thank you so much for making this video. I know it wasn’t easy. I lost my mom to brain cancer when I was 30 (I’m 63 now so it is hard to believe that I’ve lived longer without her than with her). I wish I had advice for you, but I think there’s no right way to grieve or one “playbook” that works for everyone. What I do know is that you’re honoring your mom’s memory by continuing to create-especially learning to sew. Your projects look wonderful! I taught myself to sew a few years ago by finding easy things to make like project bags, potholders, super easy quilts, etc. Most of what I learned was by watching videos of specific projects on KZitem. Missouri Star’s “Triple Play” videos are nice for quick and easy projects. Shabby Fabrics also has good videos. Glad I found your channel and I’m looking forward to following along on your stitching and sewing journey.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️ I appreciate you sending me video suggestions!
@kameronlabate6300
Жыл бұрын
As a pastor's wife, everything you said about just being there for people who are grieving without speaking, is the best advice. Grief has no rules and it doesn't go away, but it does get easier to live with. Joy comes again. Your stitching is amazing and your choice of patterns to stitch are wonderful. Beautiful work!
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@meredithethridge9670
Жыл бұрын
Hi Laurel, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Your pain is heartbreaking, and there is nothing to say and a million things to say. I still have my mother but I lost my only sibling, my older sister, to cancer 6 years ago. It's not the same as losing your mother, but I think I can relate in a lot of ways. In regards to quilting--dont be scared! I'm a completely new quilter. I've made one quilt and am working on my second. I didn't even know how to thread my machine when I started. A good resource for you might be Jordan Fabrics here on KZitem. They do lots of step by step tutorials, and that's what I used to make my first quilt (a Lone Star quilt). I learn by watching and find their tutorials to be very clear and easy to follow. Best of luck to you Laurel! I promise it gets a bit easier every day. Meredith
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Meredith ❤️
@juliemiller6920
Жыл бұрын
For some reason your video kept popping up on my "suggestions." I'll be honest, I didn't click on it at first, but I kept being drawn to it. I gave in to the universe and watched. I'm glad I did because this is powerful for so many reasons. First, I apologize if I'm one of those people that ends up saying something that is not ok. Your loss is insurmountable. I can't imagine. Please grieve as YOU need to. You seem to be a very mature, wise, brave and beautiful young woman. Snarkyness, sassiness or spiciness is welcomed!! However, I wouldn't say that about this video. 🙂 Second, I look forward to seeing your mom's beautiful quilts. I will consider it a gift that you're sharing these works of art. Third, I love your style! Thank you for reminding us that failure IS a part of learning. I tell my students this all the time - why don't I give myself the same grace? Anyway, thank you for sharing these parts of your story. You did it perfectly.
@BelushiStitches
Жыл бұрын
Hi Laurel, I'm so sorry about your mum. I'm so glad you feel comfortable enough to talk your way through your feelings here on Flosstube. Tyler's drawing is beautiful. And I think you are wonderful. And no matter how "spicy" you get, I'm here for it (and I'm sure others are too)! Absolutely fantastic job with the quilting and sewing and project bags! How wonderful that you kept with it, look at the lovely things you've made! I've been quilting for years and I haven't had the confidence to try the projects bags for the same reason of not being great at it (and also the interfacing conundrum!) You've inspired me to get on with it though, so thank you! I don't stitch things to necessarily put them on the wall, and I certainly don't quilt or sew things to do anything with them! I have so many random sewn bits around my house that have no purpose! 😂 And I'm ok with that. I hope you also don't have any knots in your cross stitch! Happy sewing. Jo x
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
@OLH2014
Жыл бұрын
Everyone grieves at their own pace and I believe there’s no set time to express feelings. Your finished projects are beautiful!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@Tori_Jane
Жыл бұрын
I am so sorry about your mom. Grief is a weird and complicated thing, and people definitely don't know how to react when confronted with it in another person. I'm sorry that, on top of the trauma of losing your mom, you've had to deal with fending off insensitive comments. Take all the time you need to process, we're here to cheer you on and support you! 🤍
@hifromtexas3447
Жыл бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember though as you grieve if you feel that you’re grieving is turning into depression. Please take care of yourself and seek medical attention, because depression is very hard to come back from for anyone.
@lisanewman3543
Жыл бұрын
Even 'weird' videos can be good for us. I have walked through grief recently. My Mom passed away in December. I went through the Grief Share classes when my husband, father-in-law, and Dad passed away within a 16-month period in 2014-2015. Waves of grief still surface, and I let myself feel it, but I try not to stay stuck in it. Does that even make sense? I appreciate you mentioning boundaries. I am currently doing a Bible study on Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa Terkeurst. Lots of good info in the lessons. I love seeing your stitching and sewing journey. It makes me want to pull out my sewing machine again. From a fellow Virginian, many blessings!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your own experiences with grief and support with me ❤️
@CornhuskerStateStitchers
Жыл бұрын
This is the first video of yours that I've watched and you had me tearing up in the first 5 minutes. I'm' so sorry for the loss of your mother. But go girl with the sewing! That's the way to stick with it and conquer. Now I have to go back and watch you from the beginning. Hang in there and take the time you need to grieve. Terri 🌻🌻🌻
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Terri ❤️
@1884Stitchery
Жыл бұрын
I clicked on FT #17 of yours to watch and soon realized I needed to watch this one I missed. I am terribly sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We never want our parents and grandparents to get older but sadly, that's not reality. How great that she taught you cross stitch and reintroduced it to you! You and her will always have that special connection. My dad died too of cancer 4 years ago and it still hurts every day. In the beginning, I had to take it day by day and sometimes even hour by hour. I wish you strength and peace as you continue the mourning process. YES, to more ""Sewing Adventures with Laurel." I bet your mom stands by your side every time you sew on the machine :)
@mountainlaurelstitches
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words❤️ I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Cancer is awful and heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing how you made it through the days. I appreciate it. ❤️
@trudygongora7247
Жыл бұрын
What a sweet portrait of your mom! My theory is that you don’t get over grief, you learn to live with it. Learning to sew is a great way to honor your mom - and your sewing projects are really coming along well! Give yourself all the time you need to tackle the quilt.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@Kippenhill
Жыл бұрын
The grief of loosing a loved one never goes away. The periods of deep sadness just get further apart. My dad died in 1983 and my mom in 2013. I still cry for them.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story of grief with me❤️
@juliemiller6920
8 ай бұрын
Hello. I just wanted to let you know that I have been keeping you in my prayers during this season. I imagine this season is full of ups and downs and confusing emotions. Please know that so many of us are sending good vibes into the universe for you and your family.
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
@TheCraftyCataloger
Жыл бұрын
Hi Laurel. I somehow missed this video when it first came out, so I watched the tribute to your mother first. Beautiful! Your mom was a talented quilter and made beautiful quilts. I’m glad you have them and were able to put together that video of some of her work. I don’t have words, but want you to know that I think your words today were very well put! I love your finishes in the hoops. Very cute! And, I’m very impressed with your beginning attempts at sewing … much better than many of my not so beginning attempts. I hope you will continue to share you sewing with us as well. ~Katrina
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Katrina ❤️
@keteratliff558
11 ай бұрын
First I just want to say I'm so glad I stumbled upon your vlog. I can relate in the death of your Mom, I lost my Mom two days before Christmas this past yr 2022 I did not celebrate Christmas, my heart felt ripped out. She and I lived together and now the house is so empty without her! I went into a deep depression and gave up on everything. I've slowly started cross stitching again. I don't sit and cry all day like I did but I'm still grieving for Mom we were very close. I don't hear from my siblings they have their families and their lives, I'm by myself. I'm thankful for my best friend and her husband they check in on me, more than anything I'm thankful for my relationship with the Lord, He definitely is my strength. Keep up with your crafts and know your Mom would be so proud! You'll always miss her!! Blessings to you.
@mountainlaurelstitches
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. I am sorry for your loss. There is nothing like a relationship between a mother and daughter ❤️
@rendacornick7681
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. As a mom who is dealing with health issues, your perspective was poignant and helpful for me personally. And I offer the glass up to my local buy nothing group on FB and generally artists/art teachers ask for it for projects/students. If you do throw it away, please wrap it in a lot newspaper letting the sanitation workers know to be careful and place on top.
@sharonannc.3079
Жыл бұрын
Hola… Laurel… I’m just going to share several things I’ve absorbed through grief. First, I must say you are a Brave💔 This is such a private space…& a vulnerable place. Thank you .. I’ve listed a couple FTubers that are very different yet similar…. That I thought you’d enjoy. The Last Homely House (Kate a self taught quilter, from UK) Arne & Carlos two very eccentric people that knit 🧶 design , cook, & they are from Norway, they heaven designed outfits for the Princess.. they are a hoot ! :-)) Havisham…. Wow this is unique!! It’d from Great Expectations, Miss Havisham was jilted in her wedding 💒 day! If you rent the latest DVD you’ll find it hauntingly nourishing. Also a poet, Carol Ann Duffy wrote several poems on this.. she’s a Scottish lass. Classics always take me down a rabbit 🐇 hole of exploring. Charles Dickens was a man before his time… Each of his books should be a must in classic reading classes , of all ages. My opinion. Lastly, leave a verse I cling to for many months & still do…. Psalm 34:18 it speaks volumes to me… Love your bags, keep on doing what hat you do, your Mum is right there guiding in spirit… Sharon Ann Ohio
@lorimilovanovic7241
Жыл бұрын
I have a Church in my area in Alaska that has a sewing club that makes quilts for charity . They helped me through all the basics, all free, just your willingness to learn. Great group of encouraging helpful woman, we make 100 + quilts a year.
@mountainlaurelstitches
11 ай бұрын
That's a great idea :)
@stitchinginthemuseum
Жыл бұрын
Sending you virtual hugs! I found that keeping busy helped me with grief. Journaling helped as well. I love that Tyler was able to make a doodle of your mom. And I love that you had that memory with your mom and the carousel horse. I love your stitchy finishes. The changes on the willow hill samplings pattern is amazing. That embroidery hoop design 😍 I have stitched several of that artist's hoop patterns! Great kits for beginners. Love seeing your sewing journey! You are doing a great job so far. Hope to see you in the future with another video.
@melodymarlow2687
Жыл бұрын
Hello Laurel, This was my first time seeing one of your videos and I wanted to thank you for sharing your grief with us. That probably was not an easy thing to do. I hope that you have people in your life with whom you can be comfortable in your grief and not have to feel like you need to protect them from your feelings. I just returned to cross-stitching after a very long hiatus and am also a quilter. I admire your commitment to learning to quilt. I think that is a beautiful way to honor your mom. I would recommend Lori Holt's and Jordan Fabrics' quilting videos here on KZitem. I find that I learn tips and tricks from them and enjoy watching the content as well. Sending you healing wishes.
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
@melodymarlow2687
4 ай бұрын
@@mountainlaurelstitches You are so very welcome! Wishing you a beautiful quilting journey; I hope it helps with your healing as well.
@teresajenningsoldstoneycreek
Жыл бұрын
There are no words to help you with your grief. I just want you to know that you are doing the right thing, sharing about your experience. The experience and your mother are a huge part of who you are. ❤❤❤
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@FrizzyLizzieStitches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this piece of your life with us Laurel. I always get a jolt of excitement when I see you’ve posted new content. Not only because you stitch fun things but also for you as a person! I enjoyed your spicy attitude and realness. The one-minute drawing of your mom is super cool. Until next time! 🫶🏻😊
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Elizabeth ❤️
@pamjordan907
Жыл бұрын
This was my first time finding your videos. Grief is difficult and it never totally goes away. I thought about my mom as you spoke and it brought me to tears, she's been gone 5 years. Don't ever apologize for dealing with it in your own way and in your own time. Thank you for sharing. And I would love to see your mom's quilts. Many of us in this community do both. Sending hugs to you.
@sarahmimosalane1896
Жыл бұрын
Love the portrait of your mom cross stitching. What a special piece of art! ❤ I can totally relate to talking yourself out of something bc you’re afraid of how it will turn out. Why do I feel like that now that I’m “middle-aged”? I look back & have to remind myself of who I was & things I did 10-15 years ago. I’m on a mission to find that girl again - she got lost in the busy-ness of life I guess. I also think it’s important to have a support network (big or small) of people who cheer you on. & on that note I want to say you did a great job on your zipper bags & machine cover 🎉👏🏻 Keep trying new things!
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@debraquilts8030
Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry about your mother's passing. My husband and I were high school sweethearts,, we dated for over 8 years and were married 40 years. He was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2017. My daughter and I were his sole caregivers. He died in 2020, unfortunately on our daughters birthday, It's been almost 4 years and my grief is still there. You never get over it, just learn to live with it. You will have good days and bad days.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️ I appreciate your sharing your own experiences with grief with me.
@sherriepaulsonmiles8461
Жыл бұрын
I came across your channel today and have already paused it at 3:37 into it, so that I can to say: loosing your mom is hard and grief is hard, go ahead and take all the time you need… there is no expectation of how long or when to grieve. I think you should hang one of her cross-stitch pieces right behind you, she’ll be with you and all your followers in every future episode. ❤
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
@Anouk_from_the_Netherlands
Жыл бұрын
So sorry about your mum. Grief can take a long time and that is ok. My mum died almost 25 years ago at age of 56 and I still miss her and even now have tears in my eyes. But after months, there were days I don't think about her anymore. At first I thought I was a horrible daughter but now I think it is oke and it is better. Life goes on, it only stops and goes slow for you after someone so close to you dies. You are doing so well, take all the time YOU need. The drawing of your mother is stunning, so nice to have. She would be proud, seeing what you made.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with grief with me ❤️
@deborahdelisle35
Жыл бұрын
I look forward to the day you’ll be able to share your Mom’s quilts with us. My Mom passed 9 yrs ago; in the beginning I felt funny telling people what a wonderful person she was now I hope they see it in my actions… I love knowing the best parts of my came from my Mom 😘
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@korywood1052
Жыл бұрын
I am wowed that I ran across your video only days before the anniversary of my mom’s passing. She had multiple health problems, but when the cancer moved to her brain, we lost her quickly. You are lovely and honest, and I really enjoyed your video. Sending a huge squeezy hug
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@wendybrown3123
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. It takes such courage to open yourself up, especially on social media. I agree that grief is such a personal experience and there is no timeline or prescribed "steps" when you go through it. One thing I learned the first time I lost someone close to me was to say their name in conversation, even after many years. Now, when I have a friend or someone has lost someone, I ALWAYS ask their name and then make a point to mention their name in conversation when I talk with that person again. The way their body language changes when they hear the name being spoken by someone else is amazing. I cried and laughed with you through the whole video. Thank you for sharing your cross stitch journey as well, I've seen so many patterns on your videos that I've never seen before.
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words❤️
@BeerlineNora
Жыл бұрын
Hi Laurel, this is my first visit to your channel, and I very much appreciated your authenticity in sharing your grief AND your cross-stitch finishes. Thanks, too, for the book recommendation. Definitely going to make note of that one. I just fully finished a couple of hoops, and I appreciate that your finishes, while certainly beautiful, are not perfect either.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
@theintuitivestitcher9336
Жыл бұрын
Oh Laurel 💔 I'm so sorry 💗 I was in the ministry, and grief ministry was a big part of my time during those years. Your mother is so beautiful 💚 Your finishes and fully finishes are pretty. I've always enjoyed your projects. So, what's funny, and I did not know you were going to show yours, but I'm stitching Autumn Alphabet right now! It's on my lap! Love the frame! It's beautiful! Bucketbags are cute. And your project bags! You certainly can be proud! Take care, Laurel. You will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Cynthia ❤️
@conniemarie2005
Жыл бұрын
Hi, thinking of you at this sad time. Loss is hard. I enjoyed your cross stitch show. You do very nice work with your stitches and finishes. Your mom is smiling down on your sewing efforts. You did a very impressive job on your project bags. Very pretty bags. I sew and I still watch lots of sewing videos. You tube is full of great videos. Enjoy your week. ❤️✂️🪡🧵
@BellaSparkles1
Жыл бұрын
First video ive caught of your flosstube. Im sorry about loss of your Mom. Do you for your own grieving process.❤ People can be real dumb 🙄 even when trying to be well meaning. Im sorry for that too❤ Loved your stitching ! and wrapping fabric around hoops is a great look and idea. Ill have to steal that. Thank you . Sewing is a def a learned skill . Im a perfectionist too. Seam ripping and walking away is my strategy as well. Lol Fat quarter shop has free beginner quilting tutorials and some sewing projects. Her videos have helped me a lot because she is a perfectionist too so her style of sewing helped me learn and get better. Mastering that 1/4 inch seam is key for lining up quilting piecing. People also tend to ramble... raises ✋️...obviously thats me. 😮 ❤❤
@greenstickcottage
Жыл бұрын
I appreciated your discussion about grief. Thank you for sharing the photo and doodle of your mother cross-stitching. Love how you did your finishes with the fabric-covered hoops. Great job on your sewing projects - very encouraging for me, as I've been wanting to get back into sewing after too long of an absence. ❤
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@mm-qm9zh
Жыл бұрын
Dear Laurel, thank you…for everything you shared…about your mom, your stitching, and your sewing…all of it. I lost my husband at the end of 2019, and everything you said about grief totally resonated with me. I appreciate your thoughts more than I can say. And can I just say how very much I enjoyed your sewing “adventures”? 🙂 You should be very proud of them, and you have inspired me to try some of them as well. ☺️ Meline
@mm-qm9zh
Жыл бұрын
I would like to add that (finally, in 2022) I started grief counseling with a personal counselor at my local hospice, Hospice of Acadiana…and I was absolutely terrified to begin…but it was the best thing I’ve ever done, and has helped me tremendously. I’m still going. Be kind to yourself. There is no timetable for grief. 💙
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your grief journey with me ❤️
@flowerpowerritter-kj2fb
Жыл бұрын
Loved your video …..Your Mom would be so proud of you! You spoke with beautiful eloquence …. Expressed your pain of grieving .. and yes…. People say the strangest things ! Don’t try to please everyone …. You will exhaust yourself trying. I have a friend who decides to visit me at anytime … without any notification … . And I used to always welcome her and be totally embarrassed of my messy house in the moment and mentally not prepared to laugh with her ! So … the next time she rang my bell unannounced …. I did NOT go to the door! I felt so good sticking up for myself ! You do the same … as I tell my adult daughter too … stick up for yourself! I’m sure your Mom would want you too!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@renepainter7166
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful video. I lost my mom and my younger brother within the past five years. The things you said today resonated with me so much. Your candidness was very appreciated. Your cross stitch finishes turned out beautifully and your first sewing projects are inspirational.❤❤
@scottydog6539
11 ай бұрын
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I just heard about your channel from Cornhuskers Stitchers. As I watched your video I learned about your loss. So so very sorry.
@thegrammyslife
Жыл бұрын
Floss Tube is a community of love. We craft to make life more bearable, to reduce our stress, to show our love, to leave a piece of ourselves for future generation. Your mom is a piece of you and a piece of your craft you share it however it works for you. We are here for you we all have struggles sharing them is how we survive. It’s hard to be vulnerable in front of the camera with raw grief but know we are here for you in this journey. I haven’t lost my mom so I personally cannot imagine but others can. Right now I am going through an illness with my husband so I know that sadness and grief knowing his life is being altered by this illness and he will never be the same but he is still here. There are good day and bad days. We have been on a bad “day” since mid July.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experiences with me ❤️
@Sewky1
Жыл бұрын
Condolences on the loss of your mother. She would be so proud of you learning to sew on her machine.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@WaterfallFW
Жыл бұрын
I’m really glad you shared the reason you are in that head space. I’m very sorry for your tremendous loss. If you hadn’t explained we all would wonder what your sorrow was about. I wish you all the best on your journey. I’d love to see more of your sewing. Fat Quarter Shop has a really good beginner sewing series and Kimberly has a lot of great videos.
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@gia8070
Жыл бұрын
I'm so terribly sorry about your Mom, and appreciate your heartfelt and authentic video. My sister Tracy taught me to cross stitch when she moved out to FL, and when I'd visit we were at it til the sun came up, then I'd have to frog out all my mistakes the following day. We are now losing my sis to pancreatic cancer, and I so appreciate your resources - I'll be ordering Dancing at the Pity Party for my niece, and going through the links you provided. I look forward to seeing your Mom's quilts. Great finishes. You may like Carriage House Samplings's Kingston Sampler, which is another wonderful deer in the woods design. T/c, Gia in NYc
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️ I am so sorry to hear of the difficulties that you and your family are facing. I hope the book provides some bit of comfort.
@undertheeveningstar98
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you shared about your mom. I love the drawing you request from an artist. It’s such a treasure. I’d love to see any quilts that your mom made. Congratulations on your sewing journey. You have a wonderful approach to learning. I recommend a book called School of Sewing by Shea Henderson. So many useful projects where you can learn lots of skills before approaching a quilt. The last project of the book is a quilt. I have a video on my channel that walks through the book if want to see what kind of projects are in it. Loved seeing all your finishes and the spooky cross stitch book.
@denisejobe3950
Жыл бұрын
Grief is so weird. I'm a senior who lost my mom when I was 25 and pregnant with my first child. Between the grief and the hormones, I was a mess, but healing. The only thing I will say is that this many years later, I still have triggers that bring back memories. Although the memories sadden me, I'm glad they keep mom's memory alive. Hang in there.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@angelchadwell6656
Жыл бұрын
It was nice to visit with you again. Great job on the finishes and the process of learning to sew! Thank you for sharing your life and what you’ve found helpful (and not) in navigating grief.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts
Жыл бұрын
I just had the same experience last week, when I was fully finishing a piece with a border. I just couldn't get it to lay straight, and I had hot glued it, just like you did, so there's no going back. I will have to be happy with the perfectly imperfect finish. :) It probably bothers us, more than it would anyone looking at it.
@melodya3670
4 ай бұрын
Hello again, I think I left a comment some months back but watched this again today because Grief is non ending to some degree when we lose someone we love dearly. It changes to not being so sharp for me over time. I remember the first time I laughed and did feel how can I be laughing . 10 years now have gone by and I have learned how to live with it. but it can still way lay me, there are triggers I guess i would say. Blessings to you and all your endeavors , I admire your keep going attitude sewing and what ever else interests you.
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. I appreciate you sharing your own experience with grief ❤️
@donnaerickson3059
Жыл бұрын
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. I am praying for you and the days ahead. I loved all of your work and finishes. A few I’ve never seen before. Wishing you all the best on your craft journey. ❤️
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@stitchingbythemoon
Жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I don’t have any words of wisdom to pass on regarding grieving, other than allow your body to feel whatever emotion it’s feeling at the time (sadness, anger, joy, etc). I liked the honesty you shared, especially with what not to say when someone is grieving. Your project bags look great! I am certainly the type that’s afraid of trying to sew because it won’t be good enough those first few times, but seeing your first attempts makes me hopeful of being able to do something usable!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@juliehart6952
Жыл бұрын
I discovered you through my sister. She loves you and I get it. I am sorry about your mom. Grief is a long process. Take your time. I like your patterns. My black cat is Jones and she is amazing! My current project is Mother’s Garden. Two rabbits I have literally called Damn Rabbit 1 and Damn Rabbit 2. They are now in good stead. I bought a new sewing machine from m JoAnns. It has not made it out of the box. I am bobbin a phobic. You gave me some courage! Not enough to try that zipper but some. Thanks! See you next time.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@andrea_can_2
Жыл бұрын
Hi Laurel. So very sorry for your loss. Grief is very personal and as a society we don’t seem to deal with it very well. Your projects look wonderful. I’m super impressed with the way you are teaching yourself to sew. I think we all are too hard on ourselves seeking perfection in every thing we do. My first couple of project bags are a little wonky but I love them because I didn’t give up. The fabrics you chose are so quirky and cute. I have made that same needle book! It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for you kind words ❤️
@cynthiahess7477
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video, I am grieving for the loss of my brother and your feelings expressed a lot of what I am feeling too but don’t seem to get out, so thanks. I like to cross stitch but can’t seem to fully finish anything, I also have a sewing machine and attempting to make something seems paralyzing, so hearing you say just realize the first few may not be good and give yourself the opportunity to fail was just what I needed to hear…maybe I can let go of feeling paralyzed by accomplishing anything, including grief…thanks and I am sorry about the loss of you Mom, she sounded really talented.
@NeedleFabricThread
Жыл бұрын
So very sorry for your loss. Sometimes there are no words for the grief we feel in our minds, heart and soul. ❤😢
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@jgm.xstitch
Жыл бұрын
I just discovered your Flosstube, and then Terri with @cornhuskerstatestitchers mentioned you on their most recent episode. Love your finishes and sewing projects, but most of all, I love your outlook on life. Laugh loud and laugh often. It is OK. ❤❤❤
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@pinspaperpottery
Жыл бұрын
Sending a virtual hug your way ❤ Thank you for sharing your experience. I think it is important to share struggles and help others understand things they may not have thought about before. I appreciate you and your strength to be vulnerable. Thank you also for sharing about your mom with us. Your sewing is coming along fabulously! You will be quilting in no time 🥰
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words ❤️
@brody549
Жыл бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss and for all that your family has gone through. It sounds like your mom was a wonderful, creative woman and you were certainly blessed to have her. I would definitely love you to do a flosstube tribute to your mom and show her quilts and all the things that she made when you are ready to do so. God Bkess you and take care.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@kathleenegan4777
Жыл бұрын
Laurel, Thank you for sharing. I am sorry for your loss of mom. Grieving is a difficult but necessary process. Sending you a hug. Your stitching and finishing is beautiful! And I love your new sassy haircut - so cute on you.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@woollykim
Жыл бұрын
Laurel, well done you on making such a difficult video with so much honesty and candour. And spiciness! As always you are lovely and engaging and it is a real pleasure to see what you have been stitching - and now sewing.... I'm sure your expertise will grow and grow, and thank you for reminding me that making mistakes is part of learning and should be welcomed as steps along the way. Like life. 💔
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for you sweet words ❤️
@julieinstitches16
Жыл бұрын
Grief is a very personal journey. Everyone grieves differently and there are no timelines. My sympathies to you and your loved ones. Love and light going out to you. ♥ LOOOOOVVVEEE the fabric covered hoop finishes! 😍 Oh my... here I go to see if I have that issue of JCS for that deer pattern - also LOVE!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@OfftheGridNeedlearts
Жыл бұрын
Grief is such a universal experience, yet at the same time intensely personal. My mother in law taught me to knit, and I tension my yarn the way she did, and three generations before her. I miss her when I knit, but I’m so grateful to have this connection. Craft and connection is special. Thanks for sharing about your mom.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the words of comfort ❤️
@vickifenney3455
Жыл бұрын
So very sorry for your loss. Know your mom is still watching you. She sounds like she was a beautiful person and obviously a special mom you can tell by the love you talk about her
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@janetesser6929
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to learn to quilt too. I found a quilt group at a local Luthern church. I am not Luthern but they took me in and I went once a week. They were the experts. Try a local quilt guild. Most big counties/cities have them. I was surprised. It was also fun. A class is a class, those who quilt regularly and for years are the experts and fast tracked my learning. Just a thought.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@joannclahane2723
Жыл бұрын
So glad you posted this video and shared your story and your journey. I hope it helps you move forward in your grief. Loved the one minute doodle of your mom, what a great picture. Also wanted to say congrats on your sewing projects, you did a great job. Im looking forward to your next video and seeing more cross stitch and more sewing projects!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@stitchybeach7090
Жыл бұрын
Welcome back--we've missed you! I'm not sure what to say so I'll just say I'm very sorry. Life can really suck sometimes. Regarding the glass from frames--mine are sitting in a drawer. I don't know why I save them. Textilly just shared that someone shared with her to try using the glass instead of foam core to stretch your piece. It sounds a bit dangerous, and I would cover the edges with tape first but I may try it next time. It seems like a good use of the glass and it's already the right size. I use pins so I'll have to learn to lace or use double side tape instead but something to think about. Love your new haircut, BTW! ❤
@berniimiller5754
Жыл бұрын
I’ve just found your flosstube and wanted to say thank you for being so vulnerable .. I’m sure it wasn’t easy . I lost my dad just over a year ago to stage four brain cancer ( glioblastoma ) and you’re right , it’s a drawn out traumatic experience as they lose pieces of themselves .. and inevitably we do also .. stitching is my “ therapy” now .. to just sit and flow through the grief .. again thank you for your video and your stitching is beautiful ❤
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️ My mom had the same type of cancer. It is a traumatic disease.
@jennij2567
Жыл бұрын
Hi Laurel. I watched your Flosstube last evening and I was trying to think of what to say. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know you are going to miss her and life will never be the same. Your flosstube was so honest and raw. Thank you for sharing this. The one thing I learned when I lost my 20 year old son almost 5 years ago is that grief is such a lonely road. No one else shared the relationship I had with my son (each person has their own relationship). No one can, or will ever, have the same relationship with your mom and your grief is so personal. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Friends I had are nowhere to be found anymore, except 1. People think I should be over it by now, but how do you get over the loss of such a treasured part of your life? People tell you how you should, or how long you should grieve. People say I'm lucky I have 5 other children, which I agree, but they are not interchangeable. No one replaced Noah. And they hurt too. This is probably so rambly and I apologize. I just wanted to say that this was a beautiful, raw and honest video. Thank you for sharing this. You are a beautiful person, inside and out, and I've always enjoyed watching your flosstubes. And your pep talk about trying and learning new things, spot on. Your new projects are beautiful and I am sure one day you will feel confident to finish that beautiful quilt you and your mom started. Sending you love ❤❤❤ Jenni P.S. I live in VA, too😊😊😊 P.P.S. I listened to both of those songs .....I loved them. Thank you for the recommendation. I had never heard of this singer before.
@genealogylinda9858
Жыл бұрын
Hi Laurel, after watching this video I'm sure your Mom is watching down from Heaven & guiding you while you were sewing all those beautiful bags! Grief is hard now & even years later. On the question of what to do with the glass......we wrap it up in cardboard then put it into it's own plastic bag, then carefully into the trash. I don't use glass on my stitching either.
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@beckyearl5008
Жыл бұрын
My heart is broken for you. Your video was perfect and so heart felt. Hugs to you sweet girl.
@rosaliaparrish8751
Жыл бұрын
we understand and my prayers are with you. The pain will not go away but things you do and share might make it a little better to bear. we are here for your craft and pain. may God give you peace and comfort.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@Longfellowstitches
Жыл бұрын
You are such a brave brave young lady! God Bless you….. your videos bring us joy as well…..
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@maryfrenzke5075
Жыл бұрын
I am so sorry about your Mom's death. It is a pain unlike any other. Alzheimers took my husband 18 months ago. In time, you will be able to smile again.
@mountainlaurelstitches
4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for the kind words ❤️
@judyduelo7155
Жыл бұрын
Sending sympathy to you as you travel this road of grief. Be gentle with yourself. It takes as long as it takes. The personal sketch you have of your mother is such a treasure!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@wildcraftylife
Жыл бұрын
“Hope you don’t have any knots in your cross stitch and that you aren’t afraid to fail at something new” is my all time favorite flosstube sign off. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you’re a part of this community. ❤
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@jeanneantha2832
Жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss, give yourself grace to grieve as you need to. Regarding learning to quilt ... Fat Quarter Shop has a series of videos for beginning quilters, starting with basics. Missouri Star Quilt Company also has dozens of short videos showing how to make a quilt, pretty informative. Good luck!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@Amy11794
Жыл бұрын
What lovely sentiments about your mom. ❤ I enjoyed your thoughts on grief. Glass... Sometimes I throw it away. Sometimes I save it for no reason. Also, probably controversial, I have also wrapped the piece I'm framing around the glass!! Why not, its the perfect size!! Then I don't have to cut something to fit. And its just for me! Or my kids after I die.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@MissusStitches
Жыл бұрын
I will take all you said to heart. I am going to try to sew to. Not be afraid to fail. Learn a craft, no matter how it turns out. Take care.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@JennyFleming
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I am so so sorry for your loss. I love hearing all your crafty memories of your Mom. What a treasure. I’m sending you a big hug from Alabama 😢
@kellyleclair8932
Жыл бұрын
I've recently found your channel and love it. In one of your earlier flosstubes you asked about a cross stitch that was in your parents home. It's by Paragon Needlecraft country collection. 1985.
@janelldaley9403
Жыл бұрын
Snarky Sassy and Spicy are all good in my book. I’m sorry for your loss of your mom and grief you are experiencing and proud ( if that the right word since I don’t know you ) for filming and posting. Im a quilter in MoCo, Maryland as well as knitter and cross stitcher. I’m not the best at any of those my my crafts are my therapy and I learn from each new project. I’ll try and find some helpful links to send you after work. ✂️🧵🪡💕 your projects bags needle book bucket bag and finishing are all amazing.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@FrostyXStitch
Жыл бұрын
Take care of yourself and happy stitching 🪡🧵
@alexandragiangreco7370
Жыл бұрын
i feel your pain..i lost my dad on christmas from cancer. sending prayers of comfort and love your way💔🙏
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️ I am sorry to hear of your loss and appreciate you sharing words of comfort with me.
@nestofpetals
Жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry for you loss. 🫶🏻 The portrait that you receive is such a treasured piece. Thank you for sharing and would love to see the quilts and more of your stitching. Hugs from VA 🙏🏼
@joysloanyoureallycanmaketh724
Жыл бұрын
Your video was great. I am very sorry for your loss. I appreciate your wise words. Your sewing progress is amazing.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
@JennSimpson1490
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. I love your sewing. I bought a machine a few weeks ago. You have inspired me to break it out of the box and start to learn the process.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@kathyhaymaker840
Жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be losing my mom very soon . God bless you! 🙏
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️ I'm sorry to hear that and understand how difficult that loss can be.
@pamkahmann3833
Жыл бұрын
Prayers for you. I know she would be very proud of you.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@judiemarshall7812
Жыл бұрын
Your bags are very nice, great job. You are doing just fine. Believe in yourself!
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@vickig5898
Жыл бұрын
The best piece of advice I received from a nurse when we lost our 10 month old daughter (42 years ago) was, "There are no rules." Grief is individual. Men and Women grieve differently. People grieve differently. There are no rules of grief. ❤ I lost my mom 18 years ago and I still wish I could give her a call and ask her some questions when I need advice! I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved your tribute to your mom! My mom taught me how to sew, crochet, knit, and cross stitch, too! I'm also super impressed that you learned more sewing from VIDEOS!!! I feel like I need a live class. :) Thank you for sharing your mom with us! xoxo
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your grief journey with me ❤️
@kim_kwilts
Жыл бұрын
Im sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@nenitabutcher5518
Жыл бұрын
Laurel I am lost for words but this is so hard I am sending you hug❤️😢 take care
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@Vegasgirlstitches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey. My first time visiting with you, I look forward to many more inspiring times
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@malewis205
Жыл бұрын
Hello, Laurel. Amen to you being control! I’m so amazed by your courage. I lost my dad in 2009. ❤️🩹 Gorgeous work! 😊Happy Stitching! 🪡🧵❤
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@ms_margrit8656
Жыл бұрын
Hi, it wasn’t a weird video at all, it was a brave video & a video about reality too: we’re not only stitchers, we are above all persons, right? A big hug from across the pond🥰
@stitchthestash
Жыл бұрын
Laurel thank you for being so raw and vulnerable as you shared your loss with us. My heart aches for you and I am sending you strength as you grieve for your mom. My brother died 10 years ago and while my grief for him is still with me, I don't hurt as bad as I once did. The one thing that helped me was I ran. He was one of my biggest supporters with my running and racing. I remember the day the 2012 NYC Marathon was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy and he immediately called me to tell me how sorry he was that I wasn't able to run the race. After his passing in 2013, I ran and raced with my brother in my heart and mind every single time. Maybe you will find some comfort from your mom with your adventure into sewing, which by the way, you are doing amazing with and thank you for the reminder that not everything has to be, or needs to be, perfect. I love the One Minute Doodle and what a treasure to have displayed in your office. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful projects.
@mountainlaurelstitches
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing with me your own experiences with grief ❤️
@DIYAnyone
Жыл бұрын
Laurel, you will never know how many people you helped today! Your candor is refreshing. I, too, am an experienced “apple polisher” And struggle to this day with boundaries. I’m a grandma, I am currently struggling with my adult children and how they interact. I have not seen two of my granddaughters for 15 months due to a divorce. This process involves grieving. All this to say that your willingness to actually speak about how you feel, allowing yourself to feel the emotion, is going to get you through the process. If you shelved your emotions, you would then stall your ability to grow down the line. Be sassy! I am open to listen, I know it’s weird, but I would welcome the opportunity to be your friend. Hope this was weird? Respectfully, Jen
@LindaStitches
Жыл бұрын
Oh Laurel, my heart goes out to you . I look very much forward to seeing your sweet Mom’s beautiful quilts.❤ The drawing of your mom is so wonderful. I don’t use glass in my framing either. Sometimes I break it and carefully dispose of it in a paper bag, or keep it behind a storage unit in case (!) I reuse it someday. Your cross stitch finishes are awesome! I made napkins for last Thanksgiving with that leaf fabric you put on the pumpkin hoop! Congrats on getting into sewing 🧵! It’s so fun and rewarding.
@annelefevre9457
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t known you thru you tube, but enjoyed hearing of your feeling and loss if your mom. A very difficult time, and I felt a nice feeling hearing about your Mom. Her kindness and love for her family, and her talents. I know I would have loved knowing a friend like that.I hope you enjoy her sewing machine. I received my Mom’s sewing machine after she passed 25 years ago. I was blessed to have a mother who sewed nearly every dress I wore. I’m 73 now . Bless you everyday Mountain laurel. I look forward to your videos to come.
@rosemorrill5690
Жыл бұрын
First time watching you. Great job with your journey with your grief. Your project bags are great
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