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Debbie and Keph from Snug Harbor Crafts share a Halloween-themed episode, opening with news about their upcoming retreats, including a Christmas-themed Stitch West event with guest designer Emily Call in November 2026 and an April retreat in Ogden. They discuss the retreat details, including a Christmas pajama night, an ugly sweater day, and a fully finished Christmas ornament exchange, and mention the large number of vendors expected.
The hosts then move on to show Debbie's fully finished objects, which are small pillows she made using ground nutshells and wool roving, inspired by Jan Calbert's finishes. They discuss the challenges of getting the filling right and Debbie's plans to try poly pellets next. The conversation also covers Debbie's cross-stitch WIPs, including the ABC123 Sampler by Brenda Gervais, Scarecrow Lane, a Fourth of July piece, and a Jesse Chalfant sampler, with updates on her progress and a mistake she needs to frog.
The episode also includes updates on other projects like Peter Pan, a reindeer piece, and a Halloween patchwork sampler from a UK stitch-along. They briefly discuss books, including a children's book called 'Sophie Squash', and mention an author event Keph is attending. The video ends with a wrap-up and thanks to viewers.
- Retreat updates: Stitch West with Emily Call (Christmas theme, Nov 2026) and an April retreat in Ogden.
- Debbie shows two fully finished pillows, her first attempts at finishing with ground nutshells and wool roving.
- WIP updates: ABC123 Sampler, Scarecrow Lane, Fourth of July piece, Jesse Chalfant sampler, Peter Pan, reindeer piece, and Halloween patchwork sampler.
- Discussion of the Practical Magic movie and a funny Nicole Kidman interview.
- Mention of a new book 'Sophie Squash' and other fall-themed children's books.
- Keph is going to see an author in person for the book 'Burn of the Everflame'.