Flosstube #138

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


Flosstube Channels mentioned:

Sally @ FlossySewsandGrows
Sarah @cross_stitch_sarah
Andrew @therunnerstitcher
Sarah @Sarah’s Stitchy Spot


Cotton & Twine Monthly Subscription Boxes:  https://crossstitchsubscriptionbox.co.uk/products/monthly-cross-stitch-subscription-box for box order before 31st May 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.

Historical Sampler Happiness is Homemade SAL - available now. Started 2nd April 2026. https://historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/products/happiness-is-homemade-stitch-a-long


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:



Rubber Ducky, Mill Hill Kit - https://123stitch.com/item/Mill-Hill-Rubber-Ducky-beaded-kit/MH18-2102

Cabin in the Woods, Flossabilities - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1755851534/cabin-in-the-woods-pdf-cross-stitch?ref=yr_purchases  

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

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

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!


The Craft Paradise – for Luca S threads  https://thecraftparadise.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23699008226&gbraid=0AAAABCYoMIV0rZQ3roh7Fn899xtjDcRAq&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6tfq9dWLlAMVJZdQBh3jFTf_EAAYAiAAEgJUTPD_BwE


Other SALs / Swaps mentioned:

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


Get Connected:

Sarah @Sarah’s Stitchy Spot  -  Sarah is celebrating 100 episodes on flosstube and I cannot recommend her channel highly enough.  Sarah is a wonderful ambassador for our craft and for community connections within it.  Don’t miss her!




One Special Thing: (well, two today actually)

Frame with me using a Floater Frame – video by Carolyn of @Curious Crafters - https://youtu.be/Jct28Z3KZOU?si=mOATsdwHZ99BOfvg

Fat Quarter Shop Project Portfolio YouTube tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/live/L6ppvR0_7t8?si=60k37xfmBM0GrbuN





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




Stash Pattern Spotlights – episode numbers

Valentine’s Smalls – 19
Spring/Easter patterns – 43
Kits – 44
Summer patterns – 47
Bee patterns – 48
Stitchy Themed patterns – 51
Autumn patterns – 53
Umbrella patterns – 53
Samplers – 56
Christmas patterns – 58
Winter patterns – 63


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