Flosstube 140 – Let’s Talk … WIP Parade (2023 starting point)

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WIPs from December Stitching:
Christmas Quaker II (Songs of the Season) by ByGone Stitches on 32 count Sage Green Lugana using the called for Gentle Arts floss

Vimy Ridge by Jeannette Douglas Designs on 32 count Vintage Stormy Clouds Lugana using the called for threads

New Start:
Little Bits of Christmas by The Drawn Thread on 28 count Serene Lugana by Picture This Plus.  I am using Gloriana Poinsettia for the red

WIP Parade:
The Polar Mandala by Chatelaine Designs on 32 count White Lugana using all of the called for threads (only DMC is required for the center block)

Summer Notes by Shepherd’s Bush on 32 count Ice Blue Lugana

Butterfly Square by Little Leaf Designs on White Opalescent Linen using the called for floss

Jerusalem by Thea Gouverneur on antique white linen and threads from kit

 The Work of Christmas by My Big Toe on 28 count Ice Blue Lugana using the called for colours, using WDW Collards for WDW Swamp Water

 Ann Morison from Hands Across the Sea Samplers (Out of Print) on 32 count Vintage Blue Whisper linen (old version) using Soie d’Alger silks (all colours have been changed)

April’s Blue Diamond by Mirabilia on 32 count Aerial Lugana by Picture This Plus using the called for floss

Canadian Patriotic Sampler by Jeannette Douglas Designs 32 count Pearl Grey Lugana.  I am using Caron Waterlilies Graphite instead of Gloriana Arroyo.

Temperature Tree by Stitchin’ Mommy  (https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/732722726/temperature-tree-cross-stitch-pattern) on 32 count Summer Sky Jobelan (https://www.traditionalstitches.com/p_32pw-sumsky-jobelan.html) using DMC (my own colour choices)

Bee’s Knees by Ink Circles on 32 count Lilac Lugana using "Orchids" silk floss (S1) from Valdani 

Tapestry of Life by Stoney Creek Designs (OOP) on 32 count ice blue linen using the called for threads.

Christmas Quilts by Rosewood Manor on 32 count opalescent white Lugana using the called for colours

Celtic Snow by Northern Expressions Needlework on 28 count Midnight Tryst Jobelan by Fabrics by Stephanie using the called for Dinky Dye silks (*Midnight Tryst on Jobelan not currently available ~ see note on website https://stephsfabbys.com/shop/ols/products/melody)

Sweet Pea by Nora Corbett on 32 count Summer Sky Jobelan using the called for threads 

Remember 9/11by Just Nan on 28 count Antique White Jobelan using the called for threads.

Cross Stitch Sampler to commemorate HM Queen Elizabeth II 70th Jubilee and memorial based on Coronation Gown by Vivsters on Etsy on 32 count Antique White Lugana.  I have used Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid PB03 instead of the DMC E3821.  

Bittersweet Pumpkins by Art to Heart on 32 count Platinum Lugana using the called for threads.

Previous Finish:
Stitch Con exclusive by Sue Hillis Designs on 28 count Ice Blue Lugana (Zweigart) using the called for threads. (available only from Keepsakes 513-563-6845, barbara@yourkeepsakes.com).

Other Items Mentioned:
Temperature Quaker ~ https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1333062292/temperature-quaker-cross-stitch-pattern?click_key=881fbf81150966a9e54673884a969d85a030a6ea%3A1333062292&click_sum=b46a0297&ref=shop_home_recs_1&pro=1&sts=1

Stashquisitions:
Lavender Tablet / Pattern stand
Trooping the Colour tea tin 

For Getting Together:
My email ~ citystitcher52@gmail.com

January Getting Together on Saturday, January 28 1:30pm – 4:30pm at the 
Signal Hill Library ~ 5994 Signal Hill Centre SW, Calgary, AB