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Flosstube #159--August Update

HandworkmaniacUnited States
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Brenda, host of Handwork Maniac, presents her August 2026 update, covering cross stitch, crochet, and knitting projects. She begins with an update on her family's 3D printing business, XDitch, which creates cross stitch accessories like floss drops and hangers. They are opening a physical store in Orem, Utah. She also shares a package of stitchy kindness from Margene.

  • Two cross stitch finishes: L'atelier by Jardin Prive and Summer (Estate) by Sara Guermani.
  • A knitting finish: a baby blanket in a variegated yarn.
  • Progress on four cross stitch WIPs, including Serenity Harbor and Hope.
  • A new stitch-along idea for Halloween or Christmas patterns by Janette Douglas.
  • A 25-year-old Fair Isle sweater project is nearly complete.
  • The Hygge Shawl combines crochet and cross stitch.
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Description from YouTube
I show all the cross stitch projects, crochet projects, and knitting projects I worked on in August.  As well as two cross stitch finishes and 1 knitting finish.

AdnerbYakJ@gmail.com

Marie & Kevin's New 3-D Printing Business:
XDitch on Etsy    https://www.etsy.com/shop/XDitch and www.XDitch.com

Finishes
-- L'atelier by Jardin Prive (Camile Colje-Camps).  1 over 2 on 46ct white linen, called for DMC.
--Summer (Estate) by Sara Guermani.  1 over 2 on 40ct Scout linen by Seraphim.  Called for DMC.

WIPs
--Churchyard Christmas by Praiseworthy Stitches.  2 over 2 on 32ct "Mirage" by PTP.  Called for flosses.
--Summer Montage by JanLynn (kit).  2 over 2 on 36ct linen I dyed myself, using the kit floss.
--Hope by Shakespeare’s Peddler.  1 over 2 on 46ct “Dark Soil” linen by XJu Designs.  Called for threads.
--My Pinzzz by Plum Street Samplers.  1 over 2 on 40ct "Pistachio" linen by Atomic Ranch.  Changed out some of the called for threads.
--Serenity Harbor by By The Bay Needleart. 1 over 2 on 40ct Vintage Lentil by Lakeside Linens.  Called for DMC, overdyed cotton & silk.  Water colors are Dinky Dyes "Gum Leaves" and "Ocean Pines"

Knitting & Crochet Patterns:

Finishes:
--"Maxi Cosi" baby blanket by maanel (Ravelry).  Using "Vibrant Gradient Cake Yarn" 60%cotton, 30%acrylic, 10%wool.

WIPs:
--"The Hygge Shawl", by Haak Maar Raak:  https://haakmaarraak.nl.  Using the called for Sheepjes yarn.
--"Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified" book.  Using Philosopher's Wool, written by Ann & Eugene Bourgeois.  2001.
--"Postage Stamp Afghan" (Afghan stitch or Tunisian Crochet).  Using SCHOPPEL WOLLE Crazy Zauberball 2334 Malerwinkel, 75 percent Virgin Wool, 25 percent Nylon.   I saw a baby blanket at Church and borrowed it and figured out the pattern by looking at it.  If you would like the pattern email me at AdnerbYakJ@gmail.com