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Flosstube 136 Thinking of Grasshopper Pie

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In this episode of Flosstube, the host, known as The Blue Flower, shares stitching updates from her home in the northern Nevada desert. She begins by showcasing two finishes from viewers: Sherry's Winter Woods Biscornu and Christmas Carousel, both from last year's Jingle Ball classes, with Sherry adding creative embellishments to the carousel stand. Jamie's finish of Moonlight Sampler is also highlighted, with personal modifications to the dog and figure to reflect her childhood memories.

  • Sherry's creative finishes of Winter Woods Biscornu and Christmas Carousel with extra embellishments
  • Jamie's personalized Moonlight Sampler finish with a black lab and matching hair
  • Model stitching for Jingle Ball and debate over including fabric in kits
  • Stash spotlight on Cedar River Linen fabrics in colors like Alpenglow and Coffee Stain
  • World Around segment on grasshoppers, including their biology and cultural significance
  • Three new releases: Bittersweet Bounty, Candy Corn Crew, and Trunk Town Autumn, with a giveaway
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Show Notes:
You can see my designs at www.blueflowerstitching.com
Featured designs: 
- “Winter Woods Biscornu” by The Blue Flower
- “Christmas Carousel” by The Blue Flower
- “Moonlight Sampler” by The Blue Flower
- “Pollinator’s Garden” by October House Fiber Arts
Fabric: 
- Linen from Cedar River Linen - Alpenglow, Maple Bar, Tephra, Coffee Stain, Red Cedar
Misc:
- Carousel stand from Matt Twist (see Heartstring Samplery website for more information)
- Grasshopper photo 1 from https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/grasshoppers-and-crickets/common-green-grasshopper
- Painted grasshopper photo 1 from https://prairieecologist.com/tag/painted-grasshopper/
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