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FlossTube #56 - Patriotic Stitching & Decorating

Log Cabin StitcherUnited States
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Bonnie, the Log Cabin Stitcher, shares a patriotic-themed FlossTube video filled with cross-stitch finishes, WIPs, and decorating ideas for the Fourth of July. She shows several completed projects, including Liberty by Little House Needleworks, Token of Love by Pineberry Lane, and Freedom Needle Book by Stacy Nash Designs, along with a tutorial on her method for making pillow tucks using interfacing and cotton batting. She also discusses her love for primitive and antique decor, her efforts to simplify and declutter, and her recent quilting projects, including a Goose on the Loose quilt with a personal story.

  • Shows multiple patriotic cross-stitch finishes, including Liberty, Token of Love, and Freedom Needle Book.
  • Provides a detailed tutorial on making pillow tucks with interfacing and cotton batting.
  • Shares her decorating philosophy of using existing items and thrift store finds.
  • Discusses her current WIPs, including Flag Day and several Threadwork Primitives designs.
  • Talks about her quilting projects, including a Goose on the Loose quilt with a heartwarming story.
  • Opens up about personal struggles with codependency and her faith journey.
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Description from YouTube
Lots of patriotic cross stitch, decorating with antique/primitive treasures and quilt projects.  I'm so excited you stopped by to see me again!  Yup, it's been too long since I had you by for a chat, but life has been full of growth and changes.  I appreciate you waiting for me and taking time to see my treasures!  

The smoke cleared for me to go to the Patriotic event!!  It was good to be with friends and celebrate.

My stitching friends:
Shanda, from @shandastitchinginidaho 
Kristy, from @daisykaysprimitives 

Amazon Stuff:
Little black lamp: 
Portables Cordless Table Lamp, 10.2" Battery Operated Lamp, Bedside Table Lamp with Warm White Color,3 Way Dimmable Touch Desk Lamp for Bedroom Living Room Restaurant Black The NIORSUN Store

Cotton filling:  Grown in the USA Raw Cotton Stuffing/Batting. (3lb)
The Thunder Acres Store
My Amazon Affiliate Link:
https://amzn.to/4wpKrE9

From Bondage to Bonding by Nancy Groom
My Amazon Affiliate Link:
https://amzn.to/4wrRagM

STITCHING DETAILS:

I FORGOT TO SHARE THAT I ALMOST ALWAYS STITCH 1 OVER 2.

Liberty - 1776 by Little House Needleworks
36 count Hogsbristle by Fox & Rabbit
All called for threads

Token of Love by Pineberry Lane
36 ct. Beach Brew Linen by R&R
Cranberry by GA

Freedom Needle Book by Stacy Nash Designs
32ct Doubloon by PTP
Garden Gate by GA
Pickled Okra by W
Wavy Navy by CC
Cranberry by GA
Eggshell by CC

Flag Day by Notforgotten Farm
36ct Wheat by Blackberry Primitives
so far: Bullfrog, Flatfish, Dolphin, Whitewash as called for by W
Brick by W instead of Terra Cotta
Charcoal by W instead of Onyx

Glory Bee Pillow Tuck by Country Rustic Primitives
don't have details

Beggar's 4th by Threadwork Primitives
32ct Vintage Country Mocha
Onyx by W
Mulberry by GA
Freedom by GA
Flax by GA

Olde Glory by Daisy Kays Primitives Etsy shop
32ct white zwygart coffee dyed after stitching
called for DMCs

Pride & Glory by Threadwork Primitives
32ct Vintage Exemplar
Bird: Cocoa by W
Stems & Leaves: Endive
Basket & Flag Pole: Dark Chocolate by GA
Blue: Black Crow by GA
Red: Red Rocks by W

Land That I Love by Threadwork Primitives
36ct Fresco by PTP
Mountain Mist by GA
Picnic Basket by GA
Otter Creek by GA
Lettering Polliwog by CC
Used Brick by CC
Basket: Molasses and Harvest Basket by GA

NeedlePunch: 
Long May She Wave and Flag Day by With thy Needle & Thread
Americana Cat from Journeys Quilt Book by Whimsicals

Summer Flowers Pillow tuck by Country Rustic Primitives
Linen? probably coffee or tea dyed after stitching
Anchor 0845
Called for DMCs

Summer in Bloom by Country Rustic Primitives
32ct coffee dyed (on Smokey White)
Old Purple Paint by GA
Polliwog by CC
Amber
Cherry Cobbler by CC

A Loving Cup freebie by Farmhousenotforgotten.blogspot.com
36ct Vintage Sugared Ginger (coffee dyed) by lakeside linen
Hearts Brick by W
Leaves Sage by W
Stems Oscar by W
Numbers Cocoa by W
Teacup Rag Doll by GA

Spring Gathering by Scattered Seed Samplers
40ct Straw by Weeks
Eggs: Little House Brown by CC
Forrest Glade by Endive
Oatmeal by GA
Hickory Sticks by CC
Baked Apple by W
Cocoa by W
Pelican Grey by W

Spring Delivery by Scattered Seed Samplers
40ct. Straw by Weeks
Crushed Pineapple by CC
Dublin Bay by CC
Hickory Sticks by CC
Little House Brown by CC
Forest Glade by GA
Parchment by GA
Pecan Pie by GA
Pelican Grey by W
Teal Frost by W
Duck's wings: Oilcloth by W
Duck's eyes and seeds: Cocoa by W

QUILTS:
Pineapple Quilt Block Foundation Paper by It's Sew Emma
Check out my channel for several Paper Pieced Videos:
Quilting #22 Scrap Box Quilts

Goose on the Loose:
Past Video: Quilting #15--Goose on the Loose
Pattern  designed by Carolyn Beam
Sold by Fabric Essentials 785-243-4044
www.fabricessentials.com
116 West 6th Street, Concordia, KS 66901

New Needle minders from: JLarsons on Etsy
I have both the 1.25 and 1.50 size

Magnets from Amazon: https: //a.co/d/0aoDFhOx
DIYMAG 60pcs Small Magnets, 15x2mm Small Neodymium Round Rare Earth Magnet, Tiny Strong Magnet for Refrigerator, Office, Whiteboard, Durable Circle Button Magnets for School Teachers
Visit the DIYMAG Store

Favorite Nurge Hoop 
NRG-100-2
Turkish Screwed Wood Embroidery Hoop - Slender 5"

MagLight: https://a.co/d/067Hjjyp
Brightech LightView Pro Flex 2 in 1 Magnifying Desk Lamp, 2.25x Light Magnifier, Adjustable Gooseneck Magnifying Glass with Light for Crafts, Reading, Close Work
Visit the Brightech Store


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