Flosstube #22 : Buckle Up and Please Keep Your WIPs Inside the Ride!

Uplift Stitches is a place where we share our love of cross stitching, board games, and all the things our hearts get us into! 

00:00 Introduction
01:38 Life Update
05:26 Finished Projects 
13:18 New Starts 
30:51 Works in Progress
48:27 Purchases 
53:13 Shout-Outs and Kindness 
55:34 Stitching Plans
1:08:04 Board Game Overview
1:15:28Most Played Games of May

- - - Finished Projects - - - 
*I Believe in Christmas by Annie Beez Folk Art / mostly called for threads 2over2 on 28ct Slate by Fabrics by Stephanie

*Bluebirds of Happiness by JBW Designs / called for threads 2over2 on 32ct limited edition linen by Colour&Cotton

*Passing Time by Max Pigeon / called for threads 1over1 on 22ct Black Aida by Zweigart 

*Bluebird & Blossoms by Pigeon Coop Designs / called for threads 1over1 on 18ct Winterfell by Fabrics by Stephanie

*Disney Princess Believe in Yourself Belle Bookmarks by Vervaco / kit-provided materials 

- - - New Starts - - - 
*Spaceballs: The Cross Stitch by Hornswaggle / called-for threads 1over1 on 20ct Black Aida by Zweigart 

*The Burrow Tales mystery SAL by Quaternion Creations / Snowflake, Glow Stick, and Stardust floss by Colour&Cotton 1over1 on 20ct The Deep by Live&DyeLA 

*Betsy’s Spring Basket by Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery / mostly called-for threads 1over2 on 36ct mystery linen 

*Gandalf Gnome PK by XStitch Heroes / called-for threads 1over1 on 20ct Sea Glass by Mystic Fabrics 

*Merry Snoopy Bucilla Christmas Heirloom Kit / kit-provided materials 

*Spring Tulips by Marroomy Designs / Purple Parrot floss by Colour&Cotton 1over1 on 18ct Hydrangea by Fiber on a Whim 

*Cardinal Forest Mill Hill Buttons and Bead Kit / kit-provided materials 

- - - Works in Progress - - - 
*March from the Twelve Months 2025 SAL by Owl Forest Embroidery / recommended DMC threads 1over1 on 18ct Palomino by Mystic Fabrics  

*Frosty Tiny Town by Heart in Hand / mostly called-for threads 1over1 on 18ct Opalescent Cardiff by Live&DyeLA 

*Moonlight Pumpkin Carving by Lola Crow / called for threads 1over1 on 18ct Cranberry Sauce Aida by Live&DyeLA 

*Cherry Blossom Creek Dimensions Gold Collection Kit / kit-provided materials 

*Camping Lantern by Erin Elizabeth Designs / Colour&Cotton threads 1over1 on 20ct Black Aida by Zweigart 

*Lighthouse by White Raven Patterns / called for threads 1over1 on 20ct Antique White Aida by Zweigart 

*Extraordinary Birds SAL by Lola Crow / called-for threads 2over2 on 28ct Alchemy by Picture This Plus 

*Woodpecker at Work by Max Pigeon / called for threads 1over1 on 18ct aida hand-dyed by Romy’s Creations

- - - Flosstube Friends Mentioned - - - 
Eli @Thic_Threads 
Selena @SpicySelenaCrafts 
Mary @marysstitchingcorner 
Karen @TheStitchingOwl 
Laura @stitchingbytheshore 

- - - Plans - - - 
*Summer Snoopy SAL 
*Give Greatly by Silver Creek Samplers
*BRR…It’s Cold Outside! by Brenda Gervais
*Put A Bird on It by Modern Folk Embroidery
*Mockingbird’s Message Pinkeep by Scattered Seed Samplers
*Seasonal Couriers Summer and Spring by Robin Pickens 
*Her Own Thoughts by Sew Be Stitchery 
*Paisley by Stacy Nash Designs
*White Winter Moth by Kathy Barrick 

- - - Board Games - - - 
Skip-Bo : designed by Hazel “Skip” Bowman – published by Mattel, Inc. 

Everdell : designed by James A Wilson, artwork by Andrew Bosley, Cody Jones and Dann May – published by Tabletop Tycoon

Finspan : designed by David Gordon and Michael O’Connell, artwork by Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo and Mesa Schumacher – published by Stonemaier Games 


- - - intro and outtro music : Gold by Rob Simons