▶ Watch on YouTubeFlosstube #2 part 1 - 2025 & 2026 WIP parade
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In this episode, Michelle, host of Shayori Stitches, presents a WIP parade covering her projects from 2025 through July 2026. She begins by discussing her stitching progress, including Water Garden by Shadowlane Designs, which she started for a SAL but stalled on, and Greek Mandala, also by Shadowlane, which she lost interest in after a planned cruise was cancelled. She shares finishes of two small kits, Delicate Feeling and Little House in the Forest, which helped her regain her stitching mojo. Michelle also talks about her discovery of Pattern Keeper and CrossStitch Paradise apps, which she used to manage her charts, and her experiments with full coverage stitching, including Royal Garden by Magic Needle and Dragon Race Into the Night by Painfree Crafts. She details her 'five for 50' birthday starts, including Ever After by Forbidden Fiber Co., Holiday House by Satsuma Street, and others, and discusses her plans for future projects.
- Michelle shares her WIPs from 2025, including Water Garden and Greek Mandala by Shadowlane Designs.
- She finishes two small kits, Delicate Feeling and Little House in the Forest, which reignite her stitching passion.
- She discusses using Pattern Keeper and CrossStitch Paradise apps for chart management.
- Michelle starts five new projects for her 50th birthday, including Ever After and Holiday House.
- She shows progress on full coverage pieces like Royal Garden and Dragon Race Into the Night.
- She mentions her participation in the Grid Iron Grind and plans for future stitching.