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DarkXStitch introduces a new weekly Flosstube Extra series, the Cross Stitch Weekly Round-up, in which they review new cross stitch chart releases from several well-known designers and shops. The host explains the format: they will record on a Friday or Saturday and show the video on Sunday, covering licensed charts only, and they invite viewers to suggest additional websites to include in future episodes.
The video reviews new releases from Unconventional Cross Stitch, Gecko Rouge, The Stamped Stitch Club, Pain Free Crafts, and Heaven and Earth Designs. For each chart, the host discusses the artwork, rendering quality, stitch count, colour count, and overall appeal, often zooming in to assess the detail and confetti levels. They also comment on the use of AI in some designs, noting that The Stamped Stitch Club labels AI involvement, which they appreciate.
The host highlights several favourites, including 'Persephone' and 'Ambrose's Lucky Day' from Unconventional Cross Stitch, and praises the rendering quality across most releases. They express concerns about Gecko Rouge's suspension of orders to the USA and EU due to customs regulations, and suggest the company should offer PDF patterns like The Stamped Stitch Club. The video concludes with the host picking 'Ambrose's Lucky Day' as their favourite chart of the week.
- New weekly series reviewing new cross stitch releases from five major designers/shops.
- Unconventional Cross Stitch releases praised for excellent rendering, especially 'Persephone' and 'Ambrose's Lucky Day'.
- Gecko Rouge kits reviewed, but host notes suspension of orders to USA and EU due to customs duties.
- The Stamped Stitch Club now offers PDF versions alongside stamped kits, which the host supports.
- Heaven and Earth Designs releases include AI-generated art, with mixed reactions from the host.
- Host picks 'Ambrose's Lucky Day' by Gina Matraz as the favourite chart of the week.