Flosstube #139

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewmesarah/
My blog: http://sewmeblog.blogspot.com
Email:  sewmesarah@gmail.com


Flosstube Channels mentioned:

Sarah @cross_stitch_sarah
Andrew @therunnerstitcher


Cotton & Twine Monthly Subscription Boxes:  https://crossstitchsubscriptionbox.co.uk/products/monthly-cross-stitch-subscription-box for box order before 30th June 2026.

Three options now exist for the Cotton & Twine monthly subscription service:
• The original box
• The kit
• The pdf
Subscriptions are flexible and allow you to switch between types from month to month, or even to pause a month.  
First time subscribers can use the code FIRST15 at checkout to obtain 15% discount off your first box, kit or pdf.


Swan Bay Fabrics, Fabric of the Month club - https://swanbayfabrics.com/collections/fabric-of-the-month-club

Across the Pond Stitch Along supplies available at Swan Bay Fabrics here - https://swanbayfabrics.com/collections/across-the-pond-sal


Across the Pond Stitch and Chat Facebook Group – 2026 SAL  - join the FB group to participate https://www.facebook.com/groups/atpstitchandchat/




Project patterns shown:

Two Seagulls, Cotton and Twine subscription box pattern May 2026

Seaside Tiny Town, Heart in Hand - https://123stitch.com/item/Heart-In-Hand-Needleart-Seaside-Tiny-Town-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/HIH-518

Happiness is Homemade, Historical Sampler Company - https://historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/products/happiness-is-homemade-stitch-a-long

Americana Blue, October House Fiber Arts - https://talkingdogstitchery.co.uk/products/americana-blue

A Saviour’s Praise, Shakespeare’s Peddler - https://www.123stitch.com/en-gb/item/Shakespeares-Peddler-Saviours-Praise-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/19-1324

Christmas Gingerbread Village, Little Fox Stitching - Christmas Gingerbread Village, Little Fox Stitching – this was purchased from Etsy in 2021 but unfortunately I have been unable to find a live link for this chart and designer any more, sorry!

Girl with a Kitten and a Cake, Luca-S - https://www.hobbyjobby.co.uk/products/b1054-little-girl-with-a-kitten-and-a-cake-cross-stitch-kit-luca-s?_pos=1&_sid=50c0f4af0&_ss=r

Bees and Birds Sewing Roll, Biscornu and Scissor Fob, Stacy Nash - https://123stitch.com/item/Stacy-Nash-Primitives-Bees-Birds-Sewing-Roll-Biscornu-Fob/STN-006

Home on Quaker Lane, With Thy Needle and Thread - https://www.justkeepstitchinco.com/products/with-thy-needle-thread-home-on-quaker-lane-pre-order

Summer Pillow, Flossabilities - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1725733055/summer-pillow-pdf-cross-stitch-chart?ref=shop_home_active_14&sts=1&dd=1&logging_key=480185e61c1662ce80fc237af858b0597790cde8%3A1725733055

Beach Bliss, Letistitch – https://thecraftparadise.com/products/l9985-beach-bliss-cross-stitch-kit?_pos=1&_psq=beach+bliss&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Amazing Grace, With Thy Needle and Thread – https://www.thestitcherysisters.co.uk/products/brenda-gervais-amazing-grace

ABC 123 Sampler, With Thy Needle and Thread - https://www.justkeepstitchinco.com/products/with-thy-needle-thread-abc-123-sampler-pre-order




Get Connected:

Summer SALs

Amazing Grace SAL starts Fri 5th June 2026 – join Sarah @cross_stitch_sarah
and me for an informal stitch along of this beautiful chart by Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle and Thread. If you do join us, feel free to share your progress with us on IG.

Summer Camp – Sherri @coloradocrossstitcher

Stained Glass Summer SAL – Laura 2stitchingbhtheshore and Karen @thestitchingowl






One Special Thing: 

Silks4U - https://silks4u.net






Hem Stitch Resources

Cross Stitch Bible, Jane Greenoff
Everyday Folk, Krista West
YouTube Gingerbread Girl https://youtu.be/htGaKzS1RNQ?si=aWoolp5L8Bsy2yuC
YouTube Krista West https://youtu.be/ogzq_bdAftc?si=REFZWeu13S0LA8oV

Modern Folk Embroidery, Open Hem Stitch tutorials
Pdf – https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/open-hem-tutorial-pdf/
YouTube right handed stitch tutorial– https://youtu.be/2pWV0c3ujHE?si=5Bpv--ksegV7Ij1w
You Tube left handed stitch tutorial - https://youtu.be/lA9vpC-eFTk?si=MmJhnfVCKnqC2iSk



Flosstube Extra Videos

#1 – Floss Sample Card Tutorial
#2 – Wrapped Hoop Tutorial
#3 – Flip through of Brenda Keyes, Traditional Samplers book
#4 – Flat Finish Tutorial – includes a lacing tutorial
#5 – Mounting Your Stitching in a Hoop
#6 – Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric with Dylon
#7 – Measuring Your Stitching for a Custom Frame
#8 – Across the Pond SAL 2025 floss toss on Swan Bay Fabrics
#9 – Strawberry Finishing Tutorial




New Here?

Thank you for stopping by to watch my channel.  If you’d like to learn a little more about my beginnings in cross stitch or more about my stitching or me, you could check out these flosstube episodes -
#1 – Introductions
#31 – Q&A re me
#32 – Q&A re stitching