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Stitchin With the Griffin Flosstube #95 Three takes and a day late, but I got my video made!

Stitchin With the GriffinUnited States
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In this week's Flosstube video, host Cat Griffin shares her latest cross-stitch progress, including work on her focus pieces 'The Magic of Books' by Charting Creations and 'Map of Middle Earth' by Ankicoleman Designs. She also shows her side piece 'Peaceful Shores' by Design Works and discusses her plans to focus on 'Poison' and 'Winter Gnome' in October. Cat mentions technical difficulties with recording, which led to multiple takes, and she asks for advice on working with silk floss, specifically for a new project called the 'Adventure Sampler' by Sbury Stitches Designs, which she received from fellow stitcher Hannah the Oi Stitcher. She also highlights new-to-her YouTubers, including Caroline's Needlework Nook and Katie Anne Stitches, and shares her thoughts on a Celtic design that gives her Southwest vibes.

  • Cat shows progress on 'The Magic of Books' and 'Map of Middle Earth', noting the latter is 98% confetti and slow-going.
  • She reveals a new project, the 'Adventure Sampler' by Sbury Stitches Designs, stitched on Stitchbe Stitch Me fabric with hand-dyed silk floss.
  • Cat asks for viewer tips on using silk floss, mentioning the need for wax or similar products to prevent fraying.
  • She plans to make 'Poison' her focus piece in October, alongside 'Winter Gnome', and may pause her rotation.
  • Cat highlights new-to-her YouTubers, including Caroline's Needlework Nook and Katie Anne Stitches, and mentions a designer with a new release in her Etsy shop.
  • She discusses a Celtic design that gives her Southwest vibes, which she may kit up next year.
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Description from YouTube
Thank you to everyone who is watching my videos!  You don't know how much I appreciate it!
It's been nerve wracking trying to make a video this week.  Yesterday, I didn't discover nothing had been recorded until I was nearly done.  I didn't have the time to try again so, I waited until this morning to try again.  Another glitch so I tried again just a bit ago, and it finally went.  It's a much shorter video than the last two so, that could've been the issue.  
 If you could stay until the end of the video - let it run while you do something else even - that would help me out a lot.  Thank you and Happy Stitching!

Focus Pieces:
Map of Middle Earth charted by Ankicoleman Designs. No artist listed. Work done on 18ct Natural Aida DMC threads 2x1 full cross.
The Magic of Books charted by Charting Creations. Artist is N. Northup. Work done on 16ct Natural Aida DMC threads 2x1 full cross. 

Rotating Projects:
Stack of Books kit by Janlynn. Artist is Carol Robinson. Work done on 14ct white Aida Cotton floss 2x1 full cross. 
Hogwarts - Snowglobe Series kit by Xiuspring Cross Stitch. No artist listed. Work done on 18ct white Aida Cotton floss 2x1 full cross.
Winter Gnome Female by cuteembroidery.com. Work done on 18ct white Aida with called for DMC floss 2x1 full cross.
Peaceful Shores by Design Works. Artist is Alan Giana. Work done on 20ct white Aida with called for DMC floss 2x1 full cross
Mother's May Fancy by Donna Kooler. Work is done on 14ct black Aida with DMC floss 2x1 full cross.
Victorian Charm from Dimensions Kit Work is done on 18ct Navy Aida with DMC floss. Mostly 2x1 full cross

Halloween Stitch
Difference Between Medicine and Poison by Meg Black aka The Witchy Stitcher.  Work is done on 14ct black Aida with DMC floss. 8x1 full cross in most areas.

Side Projects:
Secret Stitch



Usual Suspects:
@Sarahthenorthwoodsstitcher 
@stitchingntheboro 
@StitchManDarcy 
@AmniconStudio 
@theokiestitcher
@MadMorti 

Shout Outs:

@Caroscrafts19 
@slowsnailstitching 
@stitchy_bugg 
@redvelvetquilts 
@04petessake.stitch 
@InMyLittleBrickHouse 
@book.and.bobbin Chelsea Wangler - I didn't see her channel name until just now...
@KatieAnneStitches 

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