Flosstubes
▶ Watch on YouTube

FlossTube #57 -- Parade of Finishes

Log Cabin StitcherUnited States
8K views568 likes52:50English24 Jul 2026Watch on YouTube ↗

Summary AI

Bonnie, the Log Cabin Stitcher, shares a parade of her finished cross stitch pieces, focusing on primitive designs by Tina Woltman (Early Workings). She discusses her love of dark wood, primitive decorating, and the warmth it brings to her home, and explains her shift towards a more minimalist, curated lifestyle. She shows several finishes, including the 1851 Heart, Olde Tom Turkey, HARVEST 1823, The Olde Oak Tree, Winter Stag Pin-Keep, and America, all stitched on various linens with hand-dyed threads. She also shares a larger finish, My Heart Can Rest by Blackbird Designs, which she stitched as a birthday project and which holds personal significance in her recovery journey. Throughout the video, she encourages viewers to use what they have and avoid impulse buying, and she discusses her plans for future project bags and a studio tour.

  • Parade of finishes featuring multiple Tina Woltman (Early Workings) patterns, including 1851 Heart, Olde Tom Turkey, HARVEST 1823, The Olde Oak Tree, Winter Stag Pin-Keep, and America.
  • Discussion of her preference for stitching 1 over 2 on 36-count linen and her love of hand-dyed threads for color and texture.
  • Shows a larger finish, My Heart Can Rest by Blackbird Designs, stitched on 36ct Heartland, with personal significance related to her recovery from codependency.
  • Shares her approach to decorating with old wood, antique finds, and warm lighting to create a cozy, primitive vibe.
  • Mentions her plans to make project bags again and to do a full studio tour in the future.
  • Includes a segment called 'The Good Stuff' where she talks about her faith, recovery, and a 'grace walk' by the river.
Chat / life updateFinishes / FFOsHaulWIPs
Description from YouTube
I love primitive cross stitching and decorating and can't wait to share my Finished Cross Stitch and Tina Woltman patterns with you.  
I have loved her patterns for years and I know you'll love them, too.
Let's talk decorating with old wood, antique pieces and lighting to create the perfect mood for a warm and cozy vibe.
I love when you come to visit with me and get inspired with the projects I share, the real-life talk and encouragement.

Quilts in the Background: (I post Quilting videos, too!)
Me and My Shadow by Primitive Pieces by Lynda
Sticks and Sprigs by Kim Diehl
6 inch Pineapple foundation paper piecing by It's Sew Emma

Tina Woltman, Early Workings can be found on:
FaceBook as Early America, The 1815 Shoppe (send her a friend request)
and Instagram as earlyamerica1815 (also might need to send a request)
Tina’s email is: earlyamerica1815@aol.com


All stitched 1 over 2
FlossTube #56 has a slide show where I show the way I do my rounded corner finishing.

1851 Heart by Tina Woltman
36ct Straw by Weeks
Brick by Weeks

Olde Tom Turkey by Tina Woltman
35ct Mocha by Weeks
DMC 3021
DMC 642
Tail: Green Tea Leaf by Gentle Arts
Lettering of TOM: Wood Trail by Weeks
DMC 632
Wood Trail by Weeks Tin Bucket by Gentle Arts

HARVEST 1823 by Tina Woltman 
36ct Duxbury by Fox & Rabbit
Called for DMC threads

The Olde Oak Tree by Tina Woltman
36ct Duxbury by Fox & Rabbit
Woodsmike by Gentle Arts, Just Rust by Classic Colorworks
Bright Leaf by Weeks
Cayenne by Classic Colorworks
Cocoa by Weeks
Molasses by Weeks
Onyx by Weeks

Winter Stag Pin-Keep by Tina Woltman
36ct Wren by Picture This Plus
Dark Chocolate by Gentle Arts
Trail Dust by Classic Colorworks
Forest Glade by Gentle Arts
Dolphin by Weeks
Lettering & Pinecones: Pecan Pie by Gentle Arts

America by Tina Woltman:
36ct Wheat by Blackberry Primitives
Blacksmith Blue by Classic Colorworks

Runaway Bunny by Tina Woltman
kitted up with possibilities

My Heart Can Rest by Blackbird Designs
36ct Heartland by Picture This Plus
Mostly called for threads except:
Caper by Weeks instead of Balsam Fir
Nutmeggie by Classic Colorworks instead of Jakey Brown
Tigers Eye by Weeks instead of Peanut Brittle
Lettering: Gingerbread (My Heart Is At Rest)

Flag Folk by Notforgotten Farm
36ct Wheat by Blackberry Primitives
I changed the design a little
I used called for threads except:
Charcoal by Weeks instead of Onyx
Sanguine by Weeks instead of Straw
Brick by Weeks instead of Terra Cotta

Liberty - 1776 by Little House Needleworks
36 count Hogsbristle by Fox & Rabbit
All called for threads

My stitching friends:
Shanda, from ‪@shandastitchinginidaho‬ 
Kristy, from ‪@daisykaysprimitives‬ 

Video I loved for the 'Vibe' of a woman's apartment with lots of wood:
Homeworthy New York
NYC Apartment Tour | A Charming 400 sq ft Apartment Inspired by the English Countryside
https://youtu.be/dw2KpkTN3Pg?si=KKoTidW9KnZPwFWW

Amazon Stuff:
Little black lamp: https://a.co/d/04FRalPg
Portables Cordless Table Lamp, 10.2" Battery Operated Lamp, Bedside Table Lamp with Warm White Color,3 Way Dimmable Touch Desk Lamp for Bedroom Living Room Restaurant Black
Visit the NIORSUN Store
Feedback