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Fresh start, Flosstube #1

FixatedFoxStudio United States210 views10 likes1:10:27English11 Jul 2026Watch on YouTube ↗

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Lorena and Linda, the mother-daughter duo behind FixatedFoxStudio, return to Flosstube after a hiatus, having previously posted as The Foxes Cottage. They explain that they stopped stitching and filming due to family medical issues, including Linda's breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, which she discusses openly. Linda shares that she has since returned to cross-stitching, finding it a blessing during her recovery. The video is primarily a tour of their 2026 new starts, with each showing their own versions of the same patterns, often with personalised colour substitutions and fabric choices. They also show a few finishes, discuss their plans for future starts, and give shout-outs to fellow stitchers and designers.

Lorena and Linda return to Flosstube after a break, explaining their absence was due to family medical issues, including Linda's breast cancer treatment.
They show off 16 new starts for 2026, with many patterns stitched by both of them in different colourways and on different fabrics.
They name their projects, such as Pierre the rooster, Jacques the frog, and Maggie the magpie, adding a personal touch to their stitching.
Linda shares a finish of 'Magpie in the Moon' and a piece called 'Aby's Pink House', while Lorena shows her finish of 'Iron Deficient Maiden'.
They discuss plans for future starts, including a William Morris design and a Christmas piece by Fiber on a Whim.
They give shout-outs to Charlie Feathers, Stitches in the Woods, and Tusk and Cardinal, and mention Lorena's Etsy shop for project bags.

Chat / life update Designer spotlight Finishes / FFOs Haul New starts WIPs

Description from YouTube

Hello! If you remember my mom and I from a few years back we went under the name The Foxes cottage. Well we had a couple of chaotic years and filming or stitching were not in the cards for us. However, we are so happy that life is settling down a bit for us. We are rusty, but I think the video came out pretty great. 

If you want to find us on Instagram....
Linda (mom) @istitchiroo
Lorena @FixatedFoxstudio

If you would like to check out the shop....
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FixatedFoxStudio 

Shout outs:
@tuskandcardinal on instagram
she has the Cross stitch from the Dark Ages book coming out August 2026, check out her other books too!

@stitchesinthewoods

@charlyfeathers 
she has a lovely youtube channel @stitcheswithcharlyfeathers 


Thanks for stopping by and spending some time with us !

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Patterns

Summer QuakerLinda's second time stitching this pattern4:34
Spring SerenadeStitched by Linda on 36ct peach fuzz6:17
Heart SongDesigner of Spring Serenade6:17
Magpie and the MoonStitched by both, on 28ct green sapphire8:33
SeasideStitched by Linda on 36ct honey bee11:50
Lena's FancyLinda's Mother's Day start14:47
CoQ22Rooster pattern, named Hamilton by Linda17:41
The BrierStitched by both, with different colour choices18:49
GingerKit stitched by Lorena21:37
Historic ForestBirthday start by Lorena23:57
Fall Folk DragonStitched by Lorena27:52
A Forest GStitched by Lorena30:20
Medieval FrogStitched by both, with different colour choices32:01
TigerStitched by Lorena on 32ct lavender Lugana33:08
Aby's Pink HouseStitched by both, with different fabric and colour choices36:00
Farmer's PennyStitched by Linda, with changes for her dog Boo37:45
Summer Gothic SamplerStitched by Lorena40:00
Winter QuakerLinda's current WIP49:34
Iron Deficient MaidenLorena's finish57:58

Designers

Llaya StudioDesigner of Summer Quaker4:34
The Blue FlowerDesigner of Magpie and the Moon8:33
Stitches in the WoodsInstagram stitcher who shared a modified chart10:12
Liz MatthewsDesigner of Seaside11:50
Charlie FeathersInstagram stitcher who inspired Linda14:07
Sprouty LupineDesigner of The Brier18:49
Mary HickmottDesigner of Historic Forest23:57
Tiny ModernistDesigner of Fall Folk Dragon27:52
Rosewood ManorDesigner of A Forest G30:20
Noble Lady PupsickDesigner of Medieval Frog32:01
Velvet Pony StitchesDesigner of Tiger33:08
Fox and RabbitDesigner of Aby's Pink House36:00
Stacy NashDesigner of Farmer's Penny37:45
House of CamDesigner of Summer Gothic Sampler40:00
Fiber on a WimpFabric maker for several projects46:46
Julia D. BrownDesigner of a planned start48:29
Tusk & CardinalDesigner of Iron Deficient Maiden and upcoming book57:58
JalapenoFabric by Fiber on a Wimp1:02:25

Threads

AnchorThread used for the model of Historic Forest25:02
DMCSubstituted for black tiger stripes34:16
Classic Colorworks eggshellSubstituted for blanc in Aby's Pink House36:34

Fabrics

36ct peach fuzzFabric used for Spring Serenade6:53
28ct green sapphireFabric used for Magpie and the Moon9:06
36ct honey beeFabric used for Seaside12:28
18ct SelfspireFabric used by Lorena for Seaside13:00
Picture This PlusFabric maker for several projects15:22
36ct beltFabric used for Lena's Fancy15:22
18ct ZiggardFabric used for the rooster18:17
36ct mintFabric used for Ginger22:14
40ct Newcastle linenFabric used for Historic Forest24:30
36ct ZephyrFabric used for Fall Folk Dragon27:52
32ct Lavender LuganaFabric used for Tiger33:08
40ct apricot Newcastle linenFabric used for Jacques35:26
36ct grey linenFabric used by Lorena for Aby's Pink House36:00
36ct gingerbreadFabric used for Summer Gothic Sampler40:32
MalachiteFabric for a planned Christmas start46:46
18ct quartzFabric bought from 123 Stitch1:00:11
muted SedonaFabric by Fiber on a Wimp1:00:45
HydraFabric by Dalia1:01:18
needle tree greenFabric by Gary Bald1:01:54
blue cashmereFabric from Etsy1:03:05
Ancient RuinFabric by Fox and Rabbit1:03:52

Shops

Hobby LobbyWhere a kit was bought16:30
123 StitchWhere fabric was bought1:00:11
FixatedFoxStudioEtsy shop for project bags1:08:57

Other

Cross Stitch from the Dark AgesUpcoming book by Tusk and Cardinal1:08:10