Flosstube #23 : Road Trip and a Flying WIP

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
01:27 Life Update
05:03 Finished Projects 
09:30 New Starts 
16:07 Works in Progress
52:38 Stitching Kindness and Shout-Outs 
56:55 Stitching Plans
1:07:25 Purchases
1:30:30 Board Game Overview
1:33:45 Most Played Games of June

- - - Finished Projects - - - 
*White Winter Moth by Kathy Barrick / Colour&Cotton thread conversion 1over2 on 32ct Bronze by Colour&Cotton

*Mockingbird’s Message Pinkeep by Scattered Seed Samplers / mostly called for threads 1over1 on 18ct Winterfell by Fabrics by Stephanie 

- - - New Starts - - - 
*High Five from Peanuts Counted Cross Stitch Sports by Symbol of Excellence Publishers Inc / assorted threads 1over1 on 18ct Oogie Boogie by Live&DyeLA

*Her Own Thoughts by SewBe Stitchery / called for threads 1over1 on 18ct Latte by Fiber on a Whim

*Passing Time by Max Pigeon / called for threads 1over1 on 20ct Black Aida by Zweigart 

- - - Works in Progress - - - 
*Cardinal Forest Mill Hill Buttons & Beads Kit / kit-provided materials 

*Merry Snoopy Bucilla Christmas Heirloom Kit / kit-provided materials 

*BRR…It’s Cold Outside! by Brenda Gervais / mostly called for threads 1over2 on 36ct Evergreen Dew by Live&DyeLA

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

*Gandalf Gnome PK by XStitch Heroes / called-for threads 1over1 on 20ct Sea Glass by Mystic Fabrics 

*The Burrow Tales mystery SAL by Quaternion Creations / Snowflake, Glow Stick, and Stardust floss by Colour&Cotton 1over1 on 20ct The Deep by Live&DyeLA 

*Put A Bird on It by Modern Folk Embroidery / Eucalyptus flossby Colour&Cotton 1over2 on 36ct Wild Mint by Atomic Ranch 

*Spaceballs: The Cross Stitch by Hornswaggle / called-for threads 1over1 on 20ct Black Aida by Zweigart 

*March from the Twelve Months 2025 SAL by Owl Forest Embroidery / recommended DMC threads 1over1 on 18ct Palomino by Mystic Fabrics  

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

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

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

*Quaker Christmas II by Bygone Stitches / misdye hank thread by Colour&Cotton 1over2 on 32ct limited edition lugana by Colour&Cotton 

*Big Bend National Park from 63 USA National Parks by StitchinMadness / called for threads 1over1 on 20ct mystery Aida 

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

*2018 Santa by The Prairie Schooler / called for colors in DMC no3 Pearl Cotton 1over1 on 7ct Sand Klostern by Wichelt 

- - - Flosstube Friends Mentioned - - - 
Karen @TheStitchingOwl 
Laura @stitchingbytheshore 
Katie @Jeremiahs_Mom 
Bethany  @Bethany.BirdStitcher 
Enfys @sleepygoblincrafts 

- - - Plans - - - 
*Summer Snoopy SAL 
*Link by CrossStitchHeavenAU
*Abandoned SAL SAL 
*WIP Into Shape 
*A Little Winter by Sweet Wing Studio 
*Cocoa Quaker by Primrose Cottage 
*Reindeer Games by Brenda Gervais
*Santa’s Tree Farm by Brenda Gervais
*Souvenirs of the Heart Home for Christmas by Brenda Gervais 
*Feltworks Advent Calendar by Dimensions 

- - - Board Games - - - 
Planta Nubo : designed by Michael Keller II, Andreas Odenahl, and Uwe Rosenberg – published by Devir 

Hand ‘n Foot : developed and trademarked by Durwood and Joyce Miller – distributed by JMT and Sons 

Forest Shuffle : designed by Kosch, artwork by Toni Llobet and Judit Piella, – published by Lookout Games

Castle Combo : designed by Gregory Grard and Mathieu Roussel, artwork by Stephane Escapa – published by Pandasaurus Games 

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