Flosstube #144

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My blog: http://sewmeblog.blogspot.com
Email:  sewmesarah@gmail.com


Flosstube Channels mentioned:

Sarah @cross_stitch_sarah
Joanita @StitchyThings
Ros @RosClarkeCraft
Jenny @patchworkandpoppies
Tanya @aida.dmc.stitcher


The Craft Paradise
For 15% discount use this link and/or code when shopping the wonderful kits and supplies at the Craft Paradise
Link:  https://thecraftparadise.com/SEW
Code at checkout: SEW



Cotton & Twine Monthly Subscription Boxes:  https://crossstitchsubscriptionbox.co.uk/products/monthly-cross-stitch-subscription-box for box order before 31st August 2026.

Three options now exist for the Cotton & Twine monthly subscription service:
• The original box
• The kit
• The pdf
Subscriptions are flexible and allow you to switch between types from month to month, or even to pause a month.  
First time subscribers can use the code FIRST15 at checkout to obtain 15% discount off your first box, kit or pdf.


Historical Sampler It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas SAL - available for pre-order now. Starts 12th October 2026. https://historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/collections/stitch-a-longs/products/advent-box-sal-2026


Swan Bay Fabrics, Fabric of the Month club - https://swanbayfabrics.com/collections/fabric-of-the-month-club

Across the Pond Stitch Along supplies available at Swan Bay Fabrics here - https://swanbayfabrics.com/collections/across-the-pond-sal


Across the Pond Stitch and Chat Facebook Group – 2026 SAL  - join the FB group to participate https://www.facebook.com/groups/atpstitchandchat/




Project patterns shown:

Nautical Pillow, Flossbilities - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1736137680/nautical-pillow-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1&sts=1&dd=1&logging_key=630f4e9c07f7ffbd6d326a5d343e40a2ec9fb016%3A1736137680

Strawberry Season, Yasmin’s Made with Love - https://yasminsbmadewithlove.myshopify.com/products/strawberry-season

Amazing Grace, With Thy Needle and Thread – https://www.thestitcherysisters.co.uk/products/brenda-gervais-amazing-grace

The Fast Frisian SAL, Modern Folk Embroidery - https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/the-fast-frisian-30-day-challenge-sal/

Wildflowers, The Blue Flower – https://www.123stitch.com/en-gb/item/The-Blue-Flower-Wildflowers-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/21-1218

Christmas Gingerbread Village, Little Fox Stitching – this was purchased from Etsy in 2021 but unfortunately I have been unable to find a live link for this chart and designer any more, sorry!

Turquoise Themed Teacups, Luca S - https://mybobbin.com/product/turquoise-themed-tea-cups-cross-stitch-kit/

Beach Bliss, Letistitch – https://thecraftparadise.com/products/l9985-beach-bliss-cross-stitch-kit?_pos=1&_psq=beach+bliss&_ss=e&_v=1.0

A Saviour’s Praise, Shakespeare’s Peddler - https://www.123stitch.com/en-gb/item/Shakespeares-Peddler-Saviours-Praise-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/19-1324



Hem Stitch Resources

Cross Stitch Bible, Jane Greenoff
Everyday Folk, Krista West
YouTube Gingerbread Girl https://youtu.be/htGaKzS1RNQ?si=aWoolp5L8Bsy2yuC
YouTube Krista West https://youtu.be/ogzq_bdAftc?si=REFZWeu13S0LA8oV

Modern Folk Embroidery, Open Hem Stitch tutorials
Pdf – https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/open-hem-tutorial-pdf/
YouTube right handed stitch tutorial– https://youtu.be/2pWV0c3ujHE?si=5Bpv--ksegV7Ij1w
You Tube left handed stitch tutorial - https://youtu.be/lA9vpC-eFTk?si=MmJhnfVCKnqC2iSk


SAL hashtags (for IG):

#getyourkitonsal



Stash Pattern Spotlights – episode numbers

Valentine’s Smalls – 19
Spring/Easter patterns – 43
Kits – 44
Summer patterns – 47
Bee patterns – 48
Stitchy Themed patterns – 51
Autumn patterns – 53
Umbrella patterns – 53
Samplers – 56
Christmas patterns – 58
Winter patterns – 63


Flosstube Extra Videos

#1 – Floss Sample Card Tutorial
#2 – Wrapped Hoop Tutorial
#3 – Flip through of Brenda Keyes, Traditional Samplers book
#4 – Flat Finish Tutorial – includes a lacing tutorial
#5 – Mounting Your Stitching in a Hoop
#6 – Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric with Dylon
#7 – Measuring Your Stitching for a Custom Frame
#8 – Across the Pond SAL 2025 floss toss on Swan Bay Fabrics
#9 – Strawberry Finishing Tutorial





Quilting

Spelling Bee Quilt by Lori Holt
Quilting Bee by Bonnie and Camille


New Here?

Thank you for stopping by to watch my channel.  If you’d like to learn a little more about my beginnings in cross stitch or more about my stitching or me, you could check out these flosstube episodes -
#1 – Introductions
#31 – Q&A re me
#32 – Q&A re stitching