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I Built a System to Choose My Next Cross Stitch Project | Flosstube 40

Shady Grove StitcherUnited States
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In this episode of Flosstube, the host, Shady Grove Stitcher, shares the results of an experiment where she organised her cross stitch pattern collection into a spreadsheet to help decide what to stitch next. She admits that, despite the effort, she ended up ignoring the spreadsheet when the time came to choose, and instead followed her instincts. The project she couldn't stop thinking about was Miss Bingley's Library by Plum Street Samplers, which she has now started stitching on 46-count Lyme Sky fabric from Swan Bay, with a few personal colour tweaks.

  • The spreadsheet experiment to choose the next project ultimately failed, as the host followed her gut instead.
  • Miss Bingley's Library by Plum Street Samplers was the clear winner and is now a WIP.
  • Two finishes were shown: Farmer Brown and Betty Brown, both by Notforgotten Farm, stitched on Orphan linen from Needle & Flax.
  • Progress on the Florist from the Hometown Holiday series by Little House Needleworks was shared.
  • A mid-year check-in on 2026 stitching goals was included.
  • The episode ended with a 'Police Blotter' segment and life updates.

No transcript was available, so this is based on the video description only.

Finishes / FFOsGoals / plansNew startsStashWIPs
Description from YouTube
I spent hours organizing my cross stitch pattern collection into a spreadsheet because I was convinced it would finally answer one question: "What should I stitch next?"

Turns out...when it came time to choose, I completely ignored it.

In today's flosstube, I'm sharing what that experiment taught me, revealing the project I couldn't stop thinking about, checking in on my 2026 stitching goals, showing off two newly finished FFOs, and sharing progress on Hometown Holiday.

Thanks so much for spending a little stitching time with me! ♥️

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*IN THIS EPISODE*

📚 *WIP: Miss Bingley’s Library - Plum Street Samplers*
Fabric: 46 Count Lyme Sky, Swan Bay
Floss: Called for floss (with a few personal color tweaks)
_This project ended up being the clear winner after my great spreadsheet experiment. As soon as it was time to start something new, I realized I'd already made my decision—I just hadn't admitted it yet! I'm stitching it on beautiful 46-count Lyme Sky with just a handful of personal color tweaks._

🧑🏻‍🌾 *FFO: Farmer Brown - Notforgotten Farm*
Fabric: 36 Count Orphan Linen, Needle & Flax
Floss: DMC (with a few personal color tweaks)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4439403308/farmer-brown-pdfdownload-cross-stitch
_Farmer Brown officially made his way into the finished pile! I stitched him almost entirely in DMC, with just a couple of color substitutions from my stash. He looks right at home on Needle & Flax's Orphan linen._

🐥 *FFO: : Betty Brown - Notforgotten Farm*
Fabric: 36 Count Orphan Linen, Needle & Flax
Floss: DMC
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4439385843/betty-brown-pdfdownload-cross-stitch
_Farmer Brown needed a companion, so Betty Brown quickly followed! She's stitched in DMC on the same beautiful Orphan linen, and I can't wait to display them together._

*🏠 WIP: Florist (Hometown Holiday) — Little House Needleworks*
Fabric: 40 Count Raw, Zweigart 
Floss: Called for floss
https://123stitch.com/item/Little-House-Needleworks-Florist-Hometown-Holiday-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/15-1494_After spending some time away from this series, Florist completely rekindled my excitement for Hometown Holiday. It's amazing how one project can remind you why you fell in love with a series in the first place!_

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🕑 *CHAPTERS*

0:00 - Intro & Episode Preview
1:39 - Spreadsheet Experiment
10:14 - The Two Patterns I Couldn't Stop Thinking About
11:24 - Why This Was the One I Had to Stitch
21:40 - WIP: Miss Bingley’s Library
22:50 - Mid-Year Check-In
26:09 - FFO: Farmer & Betty Brown
31:31 - WIP: Florist, Hometown Holiday
32:28 - Police Blotter
37:02 - Life Updates & Wrap Up

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🔗 *LINKS*

Must-Have Stitching Tools
https://www.amazon.com/shop/shadygrovestitcher/list/2ACMBIYZ8L94R?ref_=aipsflist

My Finishing Faves
https://www.amazon.com/shop/shadygrovestitcher/list/LDM73TFV1HNW?ref_=aipsflist

Instagram
http://instagram.com/shadygrovestitcher/

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