Flosstube #146: A Return with Stitching, Books, and Kitties

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Emily C returns to Flosstube after a six-month absence, explaining that she stepped back due to stress at work and the passing of her cat Buster. She shares how adopting two adult cats, Maggie and Hedy, has brought joy back into her life. Emily shows her stitching progress on a Carolyn Manning piece, discusses her love for monochromatic projects, and reveals plans to start a new project with a friend, including a thread conversion to Classic Color Works. She also shares a stack of old charts that have re-excited her about stitching, including a Long Dog Samplers piece, and talks about recent books she's read, including a debut novel she found haunting and unique.

• Emily explains her six-month hiatus from Flosstube, citing work stress and the loss of her cat Buster.
• She introduces her two newly adopted adult cats, Maggie and Hedy, who have brought her much joy.
• Emily shows her current stitching project, a Carolyn Manning design, and praises its methodical, easy stitching style.
• She discusses plans to start a new project with a friend, including a thread conversion to Classic Color Works.
• Emily shares a stack of old charts that have re-energized her, including a Long Dog Samplers piece.
• She talks about recent books she's read, including a debut novel she found haunting and unique.