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Flosstube 63: The One That Nearly Didn't Happen

LalaDee StitchesUnited States
8.9K views472 likes1:11:06English12 Sept 2026Watch on YouTube ↗

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Laura, the host of LalaDee Stitches, shares a personal life update, revealing she is scheduled for a hysterectomy the following week due to endometriosis, which has led to a busy summer of travel and preparation. She discusses her recent trips, including a visit to a stitching shop in Denver and a coastal getaway, and her plans for a six-week recovery period. Despite the busy month, Laura shows her stitching progress, including a fully finished piece called 'Fall on the Farm' which she framed in a thrifted frame, and updates on several other projects like 'Weissaki's Orchard', 'County Fair' by Lavender and Lace, and a small Halloween piece with blueberries. She also introduces new starts, including 'Scarecrow Lane' and 'Wilding Hill Manor', and shares a small haul from Riolis and other shops. Laura discusses her approach to stitching during recovery, focusing on projects that 'sparkle' for her, and mentions her birthday and the pelican migration she witnessed at the coast. The video is a mix of personal reflection and stitching content, with a warm and conversational tone.

  • Laura announces her upcoming hysterectomy and shares her emotional journey.
  • She finishes 'Fall on the Farm' and frames it in a thrifted frame.
  • She shows progress on 'County Fair' by Lavender and Lace, including car stitching.
  • She starts 'Scarecrow Lane' and 'Wilding Hill Manor', both Halloween-themed.
  • She shares a haul from Riolis and a sister company, including a bat-themed kit.
  • She discusses her plans for stitching during recovery, focusing on joyful projects.
Chat / life updateFinishes / FFOsHaulNew startsWIPs
Description from YouTube
Welcome back my friends! 

A big giant THANK YOU to those who used the "buy me a coffee" link, I so appreciate it. You guys keep me stitching all the fun things!!
❤️
Today is a pretty quick update- but there are some super cute projects of course and I have a finish!
We do start off with a wee life update... but it's quick... promise. And I added pictures! So many adventures this summer.  
I am so glad you are here! 🤗 Grab a cool libation (or warm if you are so lucky) and settle in for a small chat. 
Thank you so much for joining me! 

~Laura
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📱Instagram - @laladee_stitches 
✉️ Email - Laladee.stitches@gmail.com
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A very special thank you to all who have mentioned me in their videos- thank you for being so kind. I am loving watching your videos too! I have "met" some new friends through this, and look so forward to watching more. ❤️

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