Flosstube #21 - 2-year Flossaversary! June progress (and adventures), and Christmas in July plans

Finishes/FFOs:
Darling and Whimsy - Quirky Quaker Stingray
NonStop Stitch - Better Together
Silver Creek - "Fa" from Sing a Sampler

New Starts:
Lavender and Lace - Celtic Summer
LolaCrow - Cat and Dragon
Darling and Whimsy - Quirky Quaker Raccoon and Seahorse

June Progress:
Crabby All Year by Raise the Roof Designs
Loon Lake by Crossed Wing Designs
Night Flight by Amybear Needlepoint
Celestial Dragon by Teresa Wentzler
Frosty Knotgarden by Chatelaine Designs
White Christmas stocking by Rosewood Manor
Stitch for Sweet Freedom by Lindy Stitches
Baby quilt blocks by Rocking Horse Designs

July Plans:
Canada Flag by Cherry Lane
Lady Liberty by Brenda Gervais
I Dissent by So Easy Pattern Studio
Stitch for Sweet Freedom by Lindy Stitches
Lady of the Flag by Mirabilia
Pride and Prejudice Sampler by Primitive Hare
Quirky Quaker Raccoon, Seahorse, and Puffin by Darling and Whimsy
Bear and Moose by Jean Farish
Green Earth by Victoria Sampler
Great Horned Owl by Andriana
Baby Quilt blocks by Rocking Horse CS

Christmas in July:
Frankincense and Gold by Victoria Sampler
Spruce Mountain Run by Stoney Creek
Follow the Star by Alessandra Adelaide
Celtic Noel and Santa of the Forest by Lavender and Lace
Squirrel by SA Stitch
Work of Christmas by My Big Toe Designs
Shimmer by Carolyn Manning
White Christmas stocking by Rosewood Manor
Celtic Snow by Northern Expressions Needlework
Seven Swans by Screaming Heart Designs
12 Days of Christmas by Bothy Threads

Haul:
Magnets from Gynecologic Wolf: https://www.etsy.com/shop/theGynecologicWolf

Quirky Quaker Anglerfish, threads and fabric: https://123stitch.com/item/Darling-and-Whimsy-Designs-Quirky-Quaker-Anglerfish-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/26-2006

Fabric and floss for Tempting Tangles Catch the Wind and Smaug: https://temptingtanglesdesigns.com/

Lila's Studio Nevermore and fabric: https://123stitch.com/item/Lilas-Studio-Nevermore-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/18-2464

Hobbit Hole Recommendations: 
Adventures: 
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - https://www.desertmuseum.org/

Dyeing yarn with food color - https://rowantreeworkshop.com.au/projects/how-to-dye-with-food-colour/

Kitchen: 
Grits with Basil Gremolata and Vegetables - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/781710951-summer-vegetable-grits-with-basil-gremolata

White Bean Dip - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019746-roasted-garlic-and-white-bean-dip-with-rosemary

Pesto - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/2653-basil-pesto

Rock: 
Petrified wood - https://www.nps.gov/pefo/index.htm

Art: 
Copper cake pans - https://bit.ly/4vKffQc

Library: 
Books:
Other People's Playgrounds by Harry Turtledove - https://bit.ly/44II7wo

Pima County Book Challenge - https://www.library.pima.gov/blogs/post/adult-summer-reading-2026/

Music: 
Hagia Sofia Byzantine Chant - https://cappellarecords.com/recording/lost-voices-of-hagia-sophia-medieval-byzantine-chant/

Stitching Recommendations:
Avlea Folk Embroidery - https://avleafolkembroidery.com/

MorraMarran Coffee Mandala - https://bit.ly/4eJS1E4

Flosstubers/Instagrammers Mentioned:
@DitsyDaisyCrafts 
@stitchingwithcharlie 
@theculturedbumpkin 
 
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