▶ Watch on YouTubeExtraFlosstube Extra - ATC Swap Show and Tell - Summer 2026 - Under the Sea
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In this Flosstube extra, host Laura from Stitching By The Shore presents the show and tell for the summer 2026 artist trading card (ATC) swap, themed 'Under the Sea'. She celebrates the creativity of the participants, showing a variety of small stitched cards and explaining the different designs, fabrics, and finishing techniques used. Laura also offers tips on adapting patterns for ATCs, such as changing fabric count to fit a design, and highlights the use of specialty threads, beads, and paper backgrounds.
- Laura hosts the summer 2026 ATC swap show and tell with an 'Under the Sea' theme.
- She explains what an ATC is and shows how stitchers used different fabrics, including 20-count and 32-count.
- Several designs are highlighted, including a treasure chest with sparkly thread, a blackwork octopus, and a full-coverage fish piece.
- Laura gives finishing tips, such as using paper frames, fringing edges, and adding 3D elements like beads and flatback crystals.
- She mentions the upcoming autumn swap and teases that details will be revealed in a couple of weeks.
- The video celebrates the community's creativity and encourages viewers to join future swaps.