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Flosstube 133 Sometimes You Need To Stitch Grass

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Jeanine McGowan, the designer behind The Blue Flower, returns to Flosstube after a month-long break caused by computer problems. She shares finishes from viewers, including a starfish pincushion, Coneflower Chorus, Pigeon & Puddle, Moonlight Sampler, and Moggie Manor. She discusses her own stitching on the Duke of Gloucester Memorial Sampler, focusing on filling in grass and adding killdeer and ducks. She also talks about mock-ups for her upcoming Jingle Ball classes, some of which didn't work out. In the 'World Around' segment, she explores the element sulfur, its uses, and its role in her garden. She asks viewers for feedback on whether she should offer kits for Jingle Ball classes, announces a meet-and-greet at the Midsummer Stitch event, and runs a giveaway for a Hearts Garden chart, needle minder, and threads.

  • Jeanine returns after a month-long hiatus due to computer issues.
  • Viewer finishes include starfish pincushion, Coneflower Chorus, Pigeon & Puddle, Moonlight Sampler, and Moggie Manor.
  • Jeanine stitches grass on the Duke of Gloucester Memorial Sampler and adds killdeer and ducks.
  • She discusses mock-ups for Jingle Ball classes, some of which failed.
  • The 'World Around' segment covers sulfur and its role in gardening and history.
  • Jeanine asks viewers whether they prefer kits or supply lists for Jingle Ball classes.
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Show Notes:
You can see my designs at www.blueflowerstitching.com
Featured designs: 
- “Starfish Pincushion” by The Blue Flower
- “Coneflower Chorus” by The Blue Flower
- “Pigeon & Puddle” by The Blue Flower
- “Moonlight Sampler” by The Blue Flower
- “Moggie Manor” by The Blue Flower
- “Heart’s Garden” by The Blue Flower (available from Barefoot Needleart)
Misc:
- Swallowtail needleminder from The Gray Muse
- Sulfur photo 1 from https://www.livescience.com/28939-sulfur.html
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