August 19, 2023 Flosstube #62 Sun City Stitchers-Happy Hour at the Lake

Welcome to our channel.  This week is the first of two weeks we will be sharing “happy hour” recipes.  We will also show some haul we acquired this past week as well as our stitching progress and look ahead to a new start for next week.

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Haul:
Quilting A-Bee-C by Erica Michaels
August Sheep Spool by Faithwurks
Five O’Clock by Ink Circles
Most Humble Hands by Theresa Vinette
Fabric Collections:
Hello Autumn Quilt Kit by Primrose Cottage
Blackbird Designs Layer Cake Collection
Rustic Gathers Collection by Primitive Gatherings
Harvest Moon Collection by Fig Tree

New Start:
Salem Sisters Apothecary by Primrose Cottage stitched on 32 ct even weave from Hobby Lobby using WDW Kohl 2 over 2

WIPs:
Mary Hillier and Louisa Coulimore Bristol Samplers by Hands Across the Sea both stitched on 40 ct. Cream and Sugar by Fiber on a Whim using Treenway Silks 1 over 2. Marlene is using #42 on Louisa, Carlene is using #20 on Mary.

Good Bless America by Stitching with the Housewives stitched on 32 ct. charcoal Lugana using called for Classic Colors 2 over 2

America the Beautiful by Stitching with the Housewives stitched on 28 ct. Vintage Country Mocha using called for Classic Colors 2 over 2.  Marlene changed the letter color from 12 Grain to Mermaid’s Fin also by Classic Colors.

Anniversaries of the Heart by Blackbird Designs stitched on 32 ct. Beige using a combination of Weeks Dye Wirks, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and Classic Colors 2 over 2.

Lula’ Stocking by Shepherds Bush stitched on 18 ct. fabric using called for #5 Perles 1 over 2.

Home Sweet Home-Timeless Tudor by Faithwurks Designs stitched on 28 ct. lambs wool using all called for flosses 2 over 2.

The Beach is Calling by Erica Michaels stitched on 32 ct. Ancient by Picture the Pkus using called for Anchor, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colors 1 over 2.

August Square Dance by Heart in Hand stitched on a mystery fabric from my stash using Anchor floss 2 over 2.

Upcoming New Start:
Seaside Tiny Town by Heart in Hand.  We will be stitching on 32 ct. Raw Linen using called for Classic Colors 1 over 2

September SAL:
Take Me Out to the Ballgame by Little House Needleworks.  Fabric and floss to be determined.

Happy Hour:
Stone Hill Wine-Stienberg Red
Olive Cheese Spread
8 oz. Package of cream cheese softened
1/2 C sliced green olives
1/4 C shredded Parmesan cheese
Blend ingredients and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.  Use as a cracker spread or vegetable dip.