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Flosstube #145

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In this episode, Sarah shares a personal tribute to a fellow stitcher, TA, who recently passed away, and recounts a humorous story about her daughter Charlotte and a chocolate cake. She then discusses business updates, including the Cotton & Twine September subscription box and the Historical Sampler Company's Christmas SAL, before showing her stitching progress. Sarah presents a finish of 'Cherub with Tree' by Mirabilia, her first Mirabilia project, and updates on several WIPs, including 'Wildflowers' by The Blue Flower, 'A Saviour's Praise' by Shakespeare's Peddler, 'Christmas Gingerbread Village' by Little Fox Stitching, 'Strawberry Fields Forever' by Blackbird Designs, and a new start, 'Life by the Sea' by Little Loops Stitching. She also announces upcoming stitch-alongs, including the Beatrix Potter Quaker Sampler and 'The Way to Happiness' by Jardin Privé, and highlights Diana Bloom Designs as her 'One Special Thing'.

  • Sarah finishes 'Cherub with Tree' by Mirabilia, her first Mirabilia project, and discusses the beading and 32 DMC colours used.
  • She shares progress on 'Strawberry Fields Forever' by Blackbird Designs, including a frogging mishap where the roof had to be removed due to misaligned windows.
  • Sarah starts 'Life by the Sea' by Little Loops Stitching as a gift, using substitute colours and Cedar River Linens 'Overcast' fabric.
  • She announces the Across the Pond Stitch and Chat 2026 SALs: the Beatrix Potter Quaker Sampler starting 1st October and a Fruit Dove Frenzy later.
  • Sarah plans to stitch 'The Way to Happiness' by Jardin Privé with Pam from Dizzy Daisy Crafts in January 2027.
  • Her 'One Special Thing' is Diana Bloom Designs, an Etsy shop with beautiful bird-themed cross stitch patterns.
Description from YouTube
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewmesarah/
My blog: http://sewmeblog.blogspot.com
Email:  sewmesarah@gmail.com


Flosstube Channels mentioned:

Sarah @cross_stitch_sarah
Joanita @StitchyThings


The Craft Paradise
For 15% discount use this link and/or code when shopping the wonderful kits and supplies at the Craft Paradise
Link:  https://thecraftparadise.com/SEW
Code at checkout: SEW



Cotton & Twine Monthly Subscription Boxes:  https://crossstitchsubscriptionbox.co.uk/products/monthly-cross-stitch-subscription-box for box order before 30th September 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 It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas SAL - available for pre-order now. Starts 12th October 2026. https://historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/collections/stitch-a-longs/products/advent-box-sal-2026


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


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:

Cherub with Tree, Nora Corbett Free Pattern – https://www.mirabilia.com/category/free-graphs/

Wildflowers, The Blue Flower – https://www.123stitch.com/en-gb/item/The-Blue-Flower-Wildflowers-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/21-1218

Strawberry Fields Forever, Blackbird Designs – https://www.123stitch.com/item/Blackbird-Designs-Strawberry-Fields-Forever-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/14-2152

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!

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

Life by the Sea, Little Loops Stitching - https://littleloops.co.uk/product/life-by-the-sea-digital-pdf-download/

Beatrix Potter Quaker Sampler, Stitchy Box Samplers - https://stitchybox.com/products/beatrix-potter-quaker-sampler-stitchybox-samplers-cross-stitch-chart?srsltid=AfmBOoo-Y-YA-HTKB2wrEGbkgX1nFYY-VYMLG4s1LoxKs-J4-zi16N_A

The Way to Happiness, Jardin Prive – http://lesmarottesdenath.free.fr/index.php?cat=18



One Special Thing: 

Diana Bloom Designs Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/DianaBloomDesigns?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search_UK_DSA_GGL_ENG_General-Nonbrand_Shop_All&utm_ag=UK-EN_DSA-Shop%2BPages&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjwk5nVBhDiARIsAHNGqaeKIfz535G1uQsZSgDLyyLpT9CufRjO-NHL3oHh_LOoS6gsykOWa90aAskFEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_18703174223_143897663418_647044602688_dsa-1640180280716_c_&utm_custom2=18703174223&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18703174223&gbraid=0AAAAADutTMeSxH7q_R7IOdSrWIpPMpy7J&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk5nVBhDiARIsAHNGqaeKIfz535G1uQsZSgDLyyLpT9CufRjO-NHL3oHh_LOoS6gsykOWa90aAskFEALw_wcB&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F







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