Flosstube. A weekly stitchy update, week 30 2026 #HAEDSAL2026 #HAEDwishes

Summary AI

In this weekly flosstube update, the host apologises for filming a day late due to a busy period at work, explaining that stitching has been a welcome refuge even though she has only managed a few late-night stitches. She shares progress on her two main projects: her Heaven and Earth Designs stitch-along piece, 'Whisper of Wishes', stitched on 25-count fabric one over one full cross, where she reached her goal of 29,000 stitches and finished a diagonal section; and her focus piece, the 'Spring Sampler' kit by Marjolein Bastin, on 16-count Aida with DMC threads, where she has completed the main floral pattern but still has four smaller images, backstitching, and French knots to do. She discusses her uncertainty about how to attach the smaller images to the main fabric, considering alternatives to the suggested zigzag stitch, such as a backstitch or single-thread cross stitch in brown to create a framed look, and worries about fraying. She plans to continue focusing on these two projects over the coming weeks, hoping to finish the sampler by August, and signs off wishing viewers well.

• Host reaches 29,919 stitches on her HAED SAL piece 'Whisper of Wishes'.
• Completes the main floral pattern on the 'Spring Sampler' kit by Marjolein Bastin.
• Debates how to attach the smaller images to the main sampler fabric, considering alternatives to the suggested zigzag stitch.
• Mentions using full crosses instead of half crosses on a blue-and-white blend in the sampler.
• Plans to finish the sampler by August and will focus on these two projects due to a busy work schedule.