Flosstube: Ornamentations #82 - Four finishes and a WIP

Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.

My short tutorial on blocking is here:  https://youtu.be/1Q5CGZULhU4 
And the longer tutorial focusing on the Simple Harmony box is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdvdEkuXSls&t=843s

You can find details on the Attic's 2025 Sampler Symposium at https://atticneedlework.com/attic-news/
Registration opens Monday, October 21 - email 2025samplersymposium@gmail.com - please note that the registration email has changed

Betty Ring's seminal 2 volume book is Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650 - 1850 and is a must own for any sampler lover
The Sotheby's auction of her collection, with photos: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2012/important-american-schoolgirl-embroideries-the-landmark-collection-of-betty-ring-n08832.html?locale=en&p=1

Finishes shown:
Plum Street Samplers' Flag Thief is stitched on 38 count Legacy Linen Cloister Cream.  This will be the 2025 summer flosstube kit so all details are exclusive to the coming kit.

Stacy Nash Jack's House pinkeep is stitch on Legacy Linen 38 count Himalayan Fog, although I recommend the darker 37 count Smoke Signal with the following:
100/3: 542, 543, 718
Gobelins: 2214, 4535, creme

Notforgotten Farm Chimney Soot Santa is stitched on Legacy Linen 37 count Smoke Signal with the following
Bijoux #414 - Rubasse
Gobelins: 718, creme
100/3: 022, 099, 211, 707

I accented it with 2mm crystal rounds, color Siam, that are discontinued, but you can also use Miyuki 15-1420, silver lined brick red seed beads
I used Metallic soft twist trim cord, size 20, color 20564 (Renaissance Gold), from Access Commodities, which you can purchase from Needle in a Haystack (scroll way down on this page): http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/Goldwork.html
Or Hoop & Frame packaged with matching thread: https://hoopandframe.com/products/metallic-soft-twist-cord-renaissance-gold?variant=31334017269817
Or any LNS

The crystal dove is a coming holiday release for 2024, and will be available on November 12

Charts shown: Stacy Nash Animal Crackers: Bobbin
Pineberry Lane A Token of Love

My short flat casket is an original design but these are still available, fully kitted, through Thistle Threads: https://thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/harmony-with-nature-casket
My previously finished green casket was shown in episode 54: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qXh1KCViGc

You can order mother of pearl treasures directly from Jackie through Facebook, Instagram, or her website: http://www.itsfineallyfinished.com/