Flosstube ep. 2 | 2023 (#15): It's been 84 years... so much to say, so much to show!

Chapters in this video:

0:00 Intro
04:10 Life Update
17:36 Join us for Free Stitchy Zooms - Stitch&Chat ‘Across The Pond’
23:45 Stitch In London 2024 - Sampler Edition
30:40 Alllll the finishes & WIPs
01:08:00 EPP progress - Alice Carline BOM 2023


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Stitch In London 2024 - Sampler Edition 
Organised together with Michelle @mommalovesyougb 

When: 24 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2024
Where: Holiday Inn Watford Junction, Greater London, UK

All info & tickets available on my website: https://stitchesanddiamonds.com/blogs/stitch-in-london/stitch-in-london-2024-sampler-edition

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Free Stitchy Zooms - I organise these with the amazing Angi @tinyhousestitcher 

Find out how to join here: https://stitchesanddiamonds.com/blogs/stitch-chat-across-the-pond

Stay in touch with other stitchers across the world and get all up-to-date info in our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atpstitchandchat/

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Cross Stitch Finishes & WIPs shown and where to get them:

1. Cute Patterns by Maria - Whale in a Lightbulb - find on Etsy for only £2.50 https://tidd.ly/3LNzaJ1
2. Pincushion from Home for the Holidays book by Blackbird Designs - physical pattern, please check with your LNS
3. Winter Wolf by Emily Peacock via Caterpillar Cross Stitch - https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/products/winter-wolf-cross-stitch-kit?_pos=1&_sid=f2c731b0e&_ss=r
4. Winter Saltboxes by Plum Street Sampler - physical pattern, please check with your LNS
5. Mary Amelia’s Bird by Quaint Rose Needleart - find on Etsy here https://tidd.ly/46E2yJL 
6. Good Intentions by Kathy Barrick - I bought it as a PDF on Kathy’s Etsy here: https://tidd.ly/3RRC1oq I cannot find it there at the moment but keep a lookout, I’m sure it will be restocked! And there are 148 other amazing designs for your perusal meanwhile 😁
7. Loved by You by HFLM - find on Etsy here: https://tidd.ly/48Hy4bP 
8. Christmas Magic by Little Dove Designs - find on Etsy here: https://tidd.ly/3F50b7g
9. MFE SAL 2021 ‘Fruits of Plenty’ by Jacob at Modern Folk Embroidery - find on Jacob’s website here: https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/2021-sal-subscription-pdf/



Framing Tutorial by Elizabeth Ann Can Stitch mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Rxx1-S3hM&t=8s

Jess Gets Stitching - Bristol based small business making needle minders and other accessories, find her shop here: https://tidd.ly/3LQMRHk 

Charly Feathers beautiful hand printer & hand drawn floss drops (very sturdy thick board so will last!) - https://ko-fi.com/charlyfeathers

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English Paper Piecing

My favourite EPP beginner books:
Flossie Teacakes’ Guide to English Paper Piecing via Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZTjVEw
All Points Patchwork - https://amzn.to/3F6rLki 

Alice Caroline - Floral Mosaic EPP quilt https://www.alicecaroline.com/product/floral-mosaic-quilt-full-quilt-kit-2-shipments/

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My go-to stitching shops:
www.createnostalgia.co.uk 
www.patchwork-rabbit.co.uk  
www.peaksideneedleworks.co.uk  
www.lovecrafts.com 
www.123stitch.com (shipping to the UK for $4.99)

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*some of the links above may be affiliate links - that means that I may make a very small % of commission if you choose to purchase your cross stitch supplies through that link at no extra cost to you. This partially helps me with things like giveaway postage and zoom license for our free zooms. Please know there’s no pressure whatsoever to buy anything. Thank you for your support as always x

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Thank you so much for watching and for creating Stitches and Diamonds with me ❤️
Happy Stitching 🌸