Flosstube #21 : Merry Spring Stitching

Uplift Stitches is a place where we share our love of cross stitching, board games, and all the things that bring us joy! 

00:00 Introduction
01:31 Life Update
05:15 Fully Finished Projects 
13:15 Finished Projects 
20:21 New Starts 
31:43 Works in Progress
50:18 Purchases
54:36 Kindness 
58:38 Stitching Plans
1:17:39 April Games Overview
1:19:43 Most Played Game of April

- - - Fully Finished Projects - - - 
*Flowers for Sylvia by Dees Twenty Stitches / called for threads 2over2 on mystery grab bag linen by Colour&Cotton 

*Three Little Words series by Lizzie Kate / recommended DMC threads 1over1 on 18ct Almond Aida by My Vintage Needle Arts

Bell pull finish blog tutorial by Sirious Stitches :
https://sirithre.com/bell-pull-or-wall-hangings-cross-stitch-finishing-tutorial/

*The Office Pretzel Day Cross Stitch Kit / kit-provided black thread with DMC 301 and 434 on kit-provided printed Aida 

*Heron at Dawn by Max Pigeon / called for threads 1over1 on 20ct Denim Aida by My Vintage Needle Arts 

- - - Finished Projects - - - 
*90s Microsoft Clippy by StabHappyStitchers / called for threads 1over1 on 18ct Aida hand-dyed by Romy’s Creations 

*Design 3 in Cross Stitch for the Soul by Emma Congdon / called for threads 2over2 on 28ct Celestine by Colour&Cotton 

*February from the Twelve Months 2025 SAL by Owl Forest Embroidery / recommended DMC threads 1over1 on 18ct Spellbound by Needle Bling Designs 

*Easter Parade by Blackbird Designs / mostly uncalled for threads 1over2 on 36ct Mushroom Light Mocha by Needle Bling Designs

- - - New Starts - - - 
*Spring Moon by Plum Street Samplers / called for threads 1over2 on 40ct Scylla by Laura’s Fabrics

*March from the Twelve Months 2025 SAL by Owl Forest Embroidery / recommended DMC threads 1over1 on 18ct Palomino by Mystic Fabrics
  
*Gathering Bright Blooms by Robin Pickens / called for threads 2over2 on 28ct Navy Lugana by Zweigart 

*Moonlight Pumpkin Carving by Lola Crow / called for threads 1over1 on 18ct Cranberry Sauce Aida by Live&DyeLA 

*Bump in the Night by The Prairie Schooler / called for threads 1over1 on 18ct Moonstone by Fiber on a Whim 

- - - Works in Progress - - - 
*Woodpecker at Work by Max Pigeon / called for threads 1over1 on 18ct aida hand-dyed by Romy’s Creations

*Passing Time by Max Pigeon / called for threads 1over1 on 22ct Black Aida by Zweigart 

*Extraordinary Birds SAL by Lola Crow / called for threads 2over2 on 28ct Alchemy by Picture This Plus 

*63 USA National Parks by StitchinMadness / called for threads 1over1 on a 20ct mystery aida

*Forest Home by The Blue Flower / called for threads 1over1 on 20ct Siren Song by Colour&Cotton 

*Lighthouse by White Raven Patterns / called for threads 1over1 on 20ct Antique White Aida by Zweigart 

*Give Greatly by Silver Creek Samplers / called for threads 1over2 on 40ct mystery grab bag linen by Colour&Cotton 

*Camping Lantern by Erin Elizabeth Designs / Colour&Cotton threads 1over1 on 20ct Black Aida by Zweigart 

*Merry Friends Towels by Stoney Creek Collection / called for threads 2over1 on 14ct water soluble Aida

- - - Flosstube Friends Mentioned - - - 
Halfway to Halloween SAL is hosted by Jason @JasonXStitches 
Laura @stitchingbytheshore 
Karen @TheStitchingOwl 

- - - Plans - - - 
*I Believe in Christmas by Annie Beez Folk Art
*Frosty Tiny Town by Heart in Hand
*Birdsong Berries by Erica Michaels
*Hummingbird Garden by Carolyn Manning
*Coastal Fairy Village by Barbie Petal Pusher
*Disney Princess Belle Believe in Yourself Bookmarks Kit
*The Burrow Tales mystery SAL by Quaternion Creations
*Spaceballs: The Cross Stitch by Hornswaggle
*Gandalf Gnome by XStitchHeroes 
*Michael’s Summer Snoopy SAL will begin in June

- - - Board Games - - - 
Draft & Write Records : designed by Bruno Maciel, artwork by Pedro A. Alberto – published by InsideUp Games 

- - - intro and outtro music : Gold by Rob Simons