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BEATING A CROSS STITCH SLUMP! 🧵 SAL Updates, Haul & Events | FlossTube #33

HeroBorn StitchesUnited States
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Jess from HeroBorn Stitches shares her weekly cross-stitch update, focusing on her struggle with a stitching slump and how she's trying to overcome it. She discusses her WIPs, including the Boo to You SAL by Fat Quarter Shop, A Worthy Patriot SAL by Plum Street Samplers, and several full-coverage pieces she's using for stitchy games like Gridiron Grind and WIPGO. She also shows a small haul of fabric and patterns, and talks about upcoming events and SALs including Tiny Town, BattleWIP, Steotch, and Sampler September.

  • Jess shares her tips for beating a stitching slump, including picking up full-coverage projects and organizing floss.
  • She provides updates on her SALs: Boo to You by Fat Quarter Shop is nearly finished, and A Worthy Patriot by Plum Street Samplers is behind schedule.
  • She shows progress on her Gridiron Grind project, Fairytale by Dragon Muse (HAED), and her WIPGO piece, Santa at the North Pole by Scott Gustafson (HAED).
  • She introduces Book Dragon by Needlelot Designs, a new start on hand-dyed fabric from Cornflower Stitchery.
  • She announces her participation in the Steotchalong and the upcoming Tiny Town SAL and BattleWIP events.
  • She shares a small haul including fabric by Fox and Rabbit and patterns by Finally a Farm Girl and Needle and Moss.
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Description from YouTube
Struggling with a cross stitch slump? You are not alone! In FlossTube #33, I’m sharing how I’m navigating a slower stitching week while giving updates on my SALs, Stitchy Games, new haul, and upcoming stitchy events. 🧵✨

We’re covering big upcoming events including the Tiny Town SAL, BattleWIP, Steotch, and Sampler September! Grab your WIP and stitch along with me.

💬 Question of the Week: How do you usually break out of a stitching slump? Let me know below!

🔔 Subscribe to HeroBorn Stitches for weekly cross stitch updates, games, and community SALs!

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome & Intro
0:15 – Beating a Stitching Slump
8:21 – Cross Stitch WIPs & SAL Updates
44:25 – Stitchy Haul
57:00 – Upcoming Plans (Tiny Town, BattleWIP, Steotch, Sampler Sept)
1:09:04 – Outro & Well Wishes
1:10:29 – Knitting Update
1:15:31 – Life Update

📱 Join the Games & Community:
• BattleWIP Announcement: https://youtu.be/gTU9v9oEgoE
  - Sign-Up Form: https://forms.gle/shDXKsKokgGab7mG8
  - Rules & Worksheets: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14INVC5qX382R0b19PheJ5sHbBeFgLhrU3SvG1l257Ec/edit
  - Important Dates: Sign-ups close Sept 5, 2026 | Gameplay: Sept 7 – Nov 23, 2026

• Tiny Town SAL Info: https://youtu.be/7Bjx9dDj2Fw
  - Zoom Start-Along: Sept 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT (Email HeroBornStitches@gmail.com for invite)

• Steotchalong: https://www.steotchalong.com/

• Stitchy Kindness Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18B4wZDP16/

🧵 Projects Mentioned in This Video:
SALs:
• Boo to You by FQS (28 ct Gray Blue Jobelin, CC floss)
• A Worthy Patriot SAL by Plum Street Samplers (40 ct Tuscan Path by Fox & Rabbit)

Stitchy Games & WIPs:
• Gridiron Grind: Fairytale by Dragon Muse (HAED, 20 ct easy grid aida)
• WIPGO: Santa at the North Pole by Scott Gustafson (HAED, 28 ct Zweigart)
• Book Dragon by Needlelot Designs (18 ct Aida dyed by Cornflower Stitchery, CXC floss)

📲 Connect With Me:
• Instagram: @HeroBornStitches (https://www.instagram.com/herobornstitches)
• Email: HeroBornStitches@gmail.com

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