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Flosstube #233 - Not So Monogamish Stitching

Helen D. (Eastcoast Crafter)United States
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In this Flosstube update, Helen D. returns after a busy two weeks and talks about the start of the school year alongside her stitching progress. She has been on a finishing roll and shows several completed pieces, including Autumn Fox by Stitchrovia, which is now framed in a plate frame; a secret-stitch star project for Barb using a Liz Matthews chart; a Mill Hill elf called Olly Elf; and Satsuma Street's Snail Mail, which is beaded and ready. She also completes the spring and summer sections of Emma Congden's Cross Stitch for the Earth before putting it aside for autumn.

  • - Helen fully finishes and frames Autumn Fox by Stitchrovia in a plate frame.
  • - Multiple secret stitches and smaller finishes are completed, including Olly Elf and Satsuma Street's Snail Mail.
  • - Spring and summer sections of Emma Congden's Cross Stitch for the Earth are finished.
  • - Velvet Pony Design's September Patreon turkey, Harvest Season, will be Helen's Thanksgiving start.
  • - Pigeon Coop Designs' Cross Stitch by the Sea is released on 29 September, with Helen planning the #pigeoncoopseasal stitch-along.
  • - Giveaway winners are announced and three new autumn giveaway charts are introduced.
Finishes / FFOsStitch-along (SAL)Seasonal / holidayStashWIPs
Description from YouTube
My email is eastcoast.crafter.me@gmail.com  
I can also be found on Instagram at eastcoast.crafter 

Here is the list of names of people who need to get in touch with me:
Heather Anderson
Gail Fleming

*Amazon Store*
I have set up an Amazon Affiliate storefront so I can share links to my favorite products all in one place. _As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases._
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*Velvet Pony Design*
The latest design featured on Velvet Pony Design's Patreon page is the turkey Harvest Season. The design is 107x113 stitches, and will only be available for the month of September.
Velvet Pony Design Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VelvetPony
Velvet Pony Design on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VelvetPonyDesign 
 
*Erica Michaels Throw Back Shop*
Erica Michaels Designs is now offering several out of print and older charts as pdf downloads in their new Throw Back Shop.
Erica Michaels: https://www.ericamichaels.com/category/all-products 

*Cross Stitch By The Sea*
Cross Stitch By The Sea, the second book by Max Pigeon of Pigeon Coop Designs, will be released on September 29.  The book features 25 designs showcasing sea creatures and coastal landscapes. If you want to join me, I'll be starting a chart from the book the first weekend in October and using the hashtag #pigeoncoopseasal 
Pigeon Coop Designs:  https://www.pigeoncoopdesigns.com/ 

*Cotton & Twine*
Cotton & Twine is now offering three different subscription options for their monthly cross stitch box.  You can chose the full gift box, the kit (fabric, floss & chart) or a pdf of just the chart. Their current box includes a design from Emma Congdon
Cotton & Twine: https://crossstitchsubscriptionbox.co.uk/

*Flosstubers Mentioned*
@the_new_england_stitcher 
@ArdithDesign 

*Shops Mentioned:*
The New England Stitcher: https://newenglandstitcher.square.site/ 
Lindy Stitches: https://www.lindystitches.com/ 
Stitchrovia: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Stitchrovia
Satsuma Street: https://satsumastreet.com/
Cartwright's Sequins: https://www.ccartwright.com/ 
Scarlet Sky Designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScarletSkyDesignsTX
Stitch New England: https://www.stitchnewengland.com/ 

*Contest Rules:*
Winner is chosen randomly by YouTube Random Comment Picker right before my next flosstube video is recorded.
YouTube is not a sponsor of this giveaway and is not responsible in any way.
No personal data will be collected other than the mailing information from the winner and that will not be shared.
Must be 18 to enter.
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