▶ Watch on YouTubeFlosstube 20: I FINALLY finished my first cross stitch project
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Sarah, the Attic Stitcher, shares her July and August stitching updates, explaining that she didn't stitch much during those months due to a busy schedule. She proudly reveals her first-ever cross stitch finish: Cats in Floral Hats by Pam Kellogg, which she started in January 2023 and completed in August 2026. She shows close-ups of each cat, discusses the progression of her stitching skills, and notes that she skipped the beads and used a medium pink for backstitching on the feathers. She also mentions she plans to wash and iron the piece and is considering framing options.
- Sarah finishes her first cross stitch project, Cats in Floral Hats by Pam Kellogg, after three and a half years.
- She shows the messy backs of her early stitching versus the cleaner backs of her later work, highlighting her improvement.
- She shares progress on Winter Queen by Mirabilia, stitched on 28ct Gothic Lugana from Picture This Plus.
- She works on Princess Yue by Make it Pink, stitched on 30ct Ziggart flax linen in Jacobst from Jackson Fabric Arts.
- She decides to abandon Treasure Island SAL by Al Forest Embroidery, removing it from her WIP list.
- She mentions plans for a craft retreat with her mom and misses the Harvest Moon online retreat hosted by Lindy Stitches.