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Flosstube #22 - In which life happens

Mainegirl in AZUnited States
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Becky, the Mainegirl in AZ, returns with Flosstube #22 after losing access to her old YouTube channel, which she explains in detail. She shares a large number of finishes, including Victoria Sampler's Green Earth, Lindy Stitches' A Stitch for Sweet Freedom, Carolyn Manning's Shimmer, and Victoria Sampler's Frankincense, along with a baby quilt. She also discusses her July progress on various projects, new starts like Nora Corbett's Lady of the Flag and LolaCrow's Deadly Aquarium, and her August plans, which have already been disrupted by life events.

  • Becky lost access to her old YouTube channel and had to create a new one, uploading all her old videos.
  • She finished several long-term projects, including Green Earth, Shimmer, and Frankincense, and is proud of her hardanger progress.
  • She went on a family trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Boston, visiting Peggy's Cove, the Bay of Fundy, and the Boston Tea Party Museum.
  • She shares her new starts, including Lady of the Flag and Deadly Aquarium, and discusses her monthly stitching rotation.
  • She recommends new patterns from Wildflower Stitching and Artsy Housewife, and talks about her wish list additions.
  • She explains the drama behind her delayed video, including the loss of her email and YouTube channel access.
Chat / life updateFinishes / FFOsGoals / plansHaulNew startsWIPs
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Originally published Aug 10, 2026  

Finishes/FFOs:
Darling and Whimsy Quirky Quaker Seahorse and Penguin
Lindy Stitches A Stitch for Sweet Freedom
Rocking Horse Designs baby quilt 
Victoria Sampler Green Earth
Carolyn Manning Shimmer
Victoria Sampler Frankincense

New Starts:
Nora Corbett - Lady of the Flag (conversion)
Darling and Whimsy - Quirky Quaker Anglerfish
LolaCrow - Deadly Aquarium

July Progress:
Crabby All Year by Raise the Roof Designs
Canada Flag by Cherry Lane
Lady Liberty by Brenda Gervais
I Dissent by So Easy Pattern Studio
Pride and Prejudice Sampler by Primitive Hare
Bear and Moose by Jean Farish
Squirrel by SA Stitch
Seven Swans by Screaming Heart Designs

August Plans:
Quirky Quaker Raccoon and Anglerfish by Darling and Whimsy
Great Horned Owl by Andriana
Tiger from baby quilt blocks by Rocking Horse CS
Barn Owl by Cottage Garden Samplings
White Christmas stocking by Rosewood Manor
Night Flight by Amybear Needlepoint
Celestial Dragon by Teresa Wentzler
"So" from Sing a Sampler by Silver Creek Samplers
Egypt Garden by Chatelaine Designs
Summer Foggy Forest by Artecy for Leonid Afremov
Dogs' Day Out by Crossed Wing Samplers
Minis by Chatelaine Designs

Haul:
The Fawn by Cottage Garden Samplings from Topknot Stitcher Shop

Peeking into the Hobbit Hole: 
Adventures: 
Nova Scotia - Peggy's Cove and Joggin's Fossil Beach - 
https://novascotia.com/listing/peggys-cove-lighthouse-and-village/
https://jogginsfossilcliffs.net/

Prince Edward Island - Anne of Green Gables and red beach
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/pe/greengables
https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/beaches-parks/argyle-shore-provincial-park

Boston - Tea Party Museum and tall ships
https://www.bostonteapartyship.com/
https://www.sailboston.com/

Kitchen: 
American Buzz from Harney and Sons - https://bit.ly/4wRSTge

Garlic knots - https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/garlic-knots-recipe/

Green gumbo with herbs - https://food52.com/recipes/16601-lemony-gumbo-z-herbes

Triple Berry Pie - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019715-striped-berry-pie

Rock: 
Jasper Beach, Maine - https://bit.ly/3Ub7Bk1

Art: 
Pewter shop in Peggy's Cove, NS - www.amospewter.com

Library: 
Books:
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755600/the-correspondent-by-virginia-evans/

Pima County Book Challenge - https://www.library.pima.gov/blogs/post/adult-summer-reading-2026/

Music: 
Anton Bruckner symphonies - https://open.spotify.com/album/4scPnPJovBDwseUtPWobJU

Organ transcriptions by Hansjorg Albrecht - https://www.talkclassical.com/threads/recording-of-all-bruckner-symphonies-on-organ.89361/

Stitching Recommendations:
Wildflower Stitching Woodland Quaker - https://123stitch.com/item/Wildflower-Stitching-Woodland-Quaker-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/WILDS-045

Artsy Housewife Haunting Hare - https://123stitch.com/item/The-Artsy-Housewife-Haunting-Hare-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/ARTSY-053

Flosstubers/Instagrammers Mentioned:
@HungryLive 
@FriendshipOnionArchive 
 
Citizens' Responsibilities and Resistance Links
tinyurl.com/lobby217events
moveon.org
5calls.org
signsofjustice.com

#under1000subsclub #resisttyranny #rebelalliance #abolishice  #reclaimtheflag #justfinishitjuneandjuly

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
Opener: Acoustic Breeze
Music by: bensound.com
License code: EDLOB4FIUYDZYLKI

Adventures: Swans in Flight
Music by Bensound
License code: IN3UJOIVJSAJEWQK

Closer: Making Progress
https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/m...
License code: RG9QKKVVA6DN6BHV
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