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Flosstube Ep. 2: The One with a Peacock, a Griffin, and a Leopard

October Cove Stitches - Kelsey Ward United States294 views26 likes35:32English28 Apr 2026Watch on YouTube ↗

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Kelsey Ward, host of October Cove Stitches, presents her second Flosstube video, which she describes as having a bit of everything: new starts, works in progress, fully finished objects, and a haul. She begins by thanking her viewers and the stitching community for their support, and mentions her stitching aunties Holly and Anita from Shine Sparkle Stitch. She then introduces several new projects, including Pink Menagerie by JEDxStitch, Thirza Goes Goth by Hemlock and Rye Stitchery, Woodland Whimsy Sampler by The Marigold Needle, Snow Leopard by Needlelot Designs, and Arctic Friends by Flossy Fox Shop. She shares details about the fabrics and threads she has chosen for each, and discusses her transition from stitching smalls to larger projects.

Kelsey shares several new starts, including Pink Menagerie, Thirza Goes Goth, Woodland Whimsy Sampler, Snow Leopard, and Arctic Friends.
She shows works in progress, including a Halloween Town/Midnight Way mashup and Swan Song, and discusses her progress on each.
Kelsey reveals a finish: 'Oh How He Loves Us' by Teresa Kogut, and fully finished objects including a Prairie Schooler Santa ornament and an Easter Basket pillow.
She shows a haul: the book 'Seasons and Fairy Tales Cross Stitch' by Noriko Sone, which she is excited to stitch from.
Kelsey discusses her love of freebies and her participation in the 12 and 26 ornament stitch along on Instagram.

Chat / life update Finishes / FFOs Haul New starts Stitch-along (SAL)WIPs

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So happy you're here! Grab your favorite beverage and let's talk cross stitch.
Find me on Instagram: octobercove
My free designs: https://ko-fi.com/octobercove

Projects mentioned:
Pink Menagerie - JEDxStitch
Thirza Goes Goth - Hemlock and Rye Stitchery
Woodland Whismy Sampler - The Marigold Needle
Snow Leopard - Needlelot Designs
Arctic Friends - Flossy Fox Shop
Gentle Daffodil - October House Fiber Arts
Swan Song - Uncanny Kari x Dee's 20 Stitches
Hallowee Town/Midnight Way - Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery
He Loves Us - Teresa Kogut
Blueberry Harvest - JEDxStitch
1995 Santa - Prairie Schooler
Easter Basket - Stitchy Princess

book: Seasons and Fairy Tales Cross Stitch by Noriko Sune
instagram: nonstopnon

Amazing humans mentioned:
@hollyandanita 
@Handmadebysarahw 
@kansascitygirlinacoloradow4285

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Finishes shown

Oh How He Loves UsFinished piece, stitched on 16 count Aida in Sprite from Picture This Plus22:13
1995 SantaFully finished ornament, stitched on 16 count Aida in Dusk from Picture This Plus23:51
Easter BasketFully finished pillow, stitched on 16 count Aida Heartland from Picture This Plus27:07
Blueberry HarvestFully finished, stitched on 16 count Aida in Messi from Picture This Plus28:26

Patterns

Pink MenagerieNew start, stitched on 16 count Murlow from Fiber on a Whim3:03
Thirza Goes GothNew start, stitched on 16 count Aida murky from Picture This Plus5:02
Woodland Whimsy SamplerNew start, stitched on 18 count Aida smoky quartz from Fiber on a Whim7:51
Snow LeopardNew start, stitched on 18 count Aida from Black Dahlia Fabrics11:48
Arctic FriendsNew start, for an ornament, stitched on 18 count Aida12:56
Halloween Town/Midnight WayWork in progress, stitched on 16 count Aida in Whimsy from Picture This Plus15:37
Swan SongWork in progress, stitched on 16 count Aida in Monet from Picture This Plus18:22
Gentle DaffodilWork in progress, almost finished, stitched on 16 count Aida from Lilu X Stitch19:59

Designers

JEDXStitchDesigner of Pink Menagerie and Blueberry Harvest3:03
Hemlock and Rye StitcheryDesigner of Thirza Goes Goth5:02
The Marigold NeedleDesigner of Woodland Whimsy Sampler7:51
Needlelot DesignsDesigner of Snow Leopard11:48
Flossy Fox ShopDesigner of Arctic Friends12:56
Frosted Pumpkin StitcheryDesigner of Halloween Town and Midnight Way15:37
Dees20StitchesCo-designer of Swan Song18:22
UncannykariCo-designer of Swan Song18:22
Romy's CreationsTeal thread used in Swan Song18:54
October House Fiber ArtsDesigner of Gentle Daffodil19:59
Teresa KogutDesigner of Oh How He Loves Us22:13
Prairie SchoolerDesigner of 1995 Santa23:51
Stitchy PrincessDesigner of Easter Basket27:07
Noriko SoneDesigner of the book Seasons and Fairy Tales Cross Stitch30:40

Threads

DMCUsed in Pink Menagerie and other projects4:28
ThreadworxUsed in Pink Menagerie and Blueberry Harvest4:28
Nightstalker's Calling Bonnie LassChosen floss for Woodland Whimsy Sampler9:34
Classic ColorworksRed thread used in Swan Song18:54
Dinky Dyes silksUsed in Swan Song18:54

Fabrics

16ct Murlow from Fiber on a WhimFabric for Pink Menagerie3:21
16ct Aida murky from Picture This PlusFabric for Thirza Goes Goth5:36
18ct Aida smoky quartz from Fiber on a WhimFabric for Woodland Whimsy Sampler10:43
18ct Aida from Black Dahlia FabricsFabric for Snow Leopard, in a mis-dye colour11:15
Picture This Plus in MysticFabric for Arctic Friends14:32
16ct Aida in Whimsy from Picture This PlusFabric for Halloween Town/Midnight Way15:37
16ct Aida in Monet from Picture This PlusFabric for Swan Song18:54
16ct Aida from Lilu X StitchFabric for Gentle Daffodil, with glitter21:07
16ct Aida in Sprite from Picture This PlusFabric for Oh How He Loves Us22:44
16ct Aida in Dusk from Picture This PlusFabric for 1995 Santa25:00
16ct Aida Heartland from Picture This PlusFabric for Easter Basket27:07
16ct Aida in Messi from Picture This PlusFabric for Blueberry Harvest30:07

Shops

Lilu X StitchEtsy shop, ships from the UK21:07
EtsyWhere the book was purchased31:13

Events

12 and 26 Ornament Stitch AlongInstagram stitch along Kelsey participates in13:27

Other

Seasons and Fairy Tales Cross Stitch by Noriko SoneBook haul, Japanese designer30:40