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Flosstube #105: Stress Stitching

Globetrotting StitcherUnited States
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In this episode, Amy and Gary share their recent stitching progress, focusing on stress stitching due to family challenges. Amy discusses her mother's recovery from surgery and upcoming treatments, as well as a surprise visit from her aunt. They show several WIPs, including Amy's sampler, seasonal project, and a Lavender & Lace Santa stitch-along, while Gary talks about his projects, including a nearly finished Louis Armstrong piece and a challenging dark fabric project.

  • Amy shares updates on her mother's health and a surprise visit from her aunt.
  • Amy shows progress on Ernestine Briere 1909, a sampler on 32ct lemon yellow linen.
  • Gary discusses his nearly finished Louis Armstrong piece, over 97% complete.
  • Gary talks about the challenges of stitching black on black for Humans Aren't Real.
  • Amy introduces a stitch-along with Sarah and Morty, stitching Lavender & Lace Santas.
  • They announce an upcoming trip to Hawaii and plans for future stitching projects.
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Description from YouTube
Thanks for joining us for Episode 105! 

Video, photos and editing were courtesy of Gary at GMP Media Productions.
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GMPMediaProductions
Website: https://gmpimages.com/?fbclid=IwAR0_UoDoboWNrqEHVzMgHezcPMfyf1S0fajGQqWt6TtbtIM4CLlYZGRky_c
Instagram: @gmpmedia1
Other videos by Gary: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRl-seBOUwvLsmwoJvkYzbg

The Stitchery Notion App: https://stitchynati.gumroad.com/l/stitchery?layout=profile

Other Flosstubers / Stitchers mentioned: 
StychAddict (Sarah): @stychaddict (Instagram) 
Mad Morti and the Brom: https://www.youtube.com/  @MadMorti  

WIPs and Finishes
Butterfly Port Mauve by Heaven and Earth Designs: https://heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=160_435&products_id=28574
Louis Armstrong by Stitching Jules Design: https://stitchingjulesdesign.com/collections/african/products/louis-armstrong-jazz-trumpet-musician-monochrome-counted-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf-digital-download-pattern-keeper-ready
Unexpected Visitors by Night Spirit Studio: https://www.etsy.com/listing/727599982/unexpected-visitors-holiday-alien?ref=yr_purchases
County Fair by Lavender & Lace: https://www.123stitch.com/item/Lavender-and-Lace-County-Fair-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/3810
Ernestine Briere 1909 by Reflets de Soie: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedleCaseGoodies?ref=yr_purchases
Into Dreamland by Letistitch: https://www.letistitch.com/products/leti-959-into-dreamland?_pos=1&_psq=into+dreamland&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Beach-y Mood by Cricket Collection: https://123stitch.com/item/Cross-Eyed-Cricket-Beach-y-Mood-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/12-1450
Christmas Elegance by Mirabilia: out of print
Humans Aren't Real by MaxStitchesArt: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1877551233/humans-arent-real-cross-stitch-pattern?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=humans+aren%26%2339%3Bt+real&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=search&pro=1&sts=1&dd=1&content_source=bca13186-618e-4014-9895-de31916a3800%253ALT2f20420bc9e660c87f3cd1eec144a9fafe803059&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=bca13186-618e-4014-9895-de31916a3800%3ALT2f20420bc9e660c87f3cd1eec144a9fafe803059

Custom Frames
https://www.pictureframes.com/
https://www.webpictureframes.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LAREDOFRAMEFACTORY?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1290910115

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You can email me at GlobetrottingStitcher@gmail.com
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