Flosstube #5 - HUGE Framing Finish & Bird Troubles

How is it the end of May already? Join me for some stitching, crochet, knitting, and thrifting fun! xxx

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@ColoradoCrossStitcher 
@SmallTownStitches 
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Finishes:
Land That I Love - Teresa Kogut
Freedom Reigns - Silver Creek Samplers

WIPS:
The Fruit of Plenty - Modern Folk Embroidery
Greenhouse of Oddities Mystery SAL - Lola Crow Cross Stitch
Gifts from My Garden - Hello from Liz Mathews
Land of the Free - Willow Hill Samplings

Plans:
Lady Goose - MamaWitchCrossStitch 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1432794714/goose-cross-stitch-pattern-farm-cross?click_key=00473f0a3bb5722d79a3fd5834cb1cd091030055%3A1432794714&click_sum=5475fe88&ref=shop_home_feat_3&bes=1&sts=1

Crochet/knitting:
Poppy Pullover - Evelyn and Peter Crochet
Gingham Baby Blanket - DaisyFarmCrafts
Pressed Flowers Shawl - Amy Christoffers

Summer pasta salad recipe:
20 oz pkg cheese tortellini
1 cup corn
15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
(dressing)
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice from. 2limes
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add tortellini to a large bowl. Add cooked corn, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a resealable jar. Shake until combined. Pour desired amount of dressing (you may not want to use it all) over the pasta and toss to coat.