Flosstube #8 “You Crack Me Up!” We’re back! Stitch West Recap! Project Bags! More starts 🤪etc……

Summary AI

The Golden Pineapple Stitcher (Leslie) and the Chan Chan Man return after an eight-to-ten week break. Leslie shares personal updates: she lost her job in December, had a mental health struggle, and underwent emergency gallbladder surgery in March. She also mentions her birthday, her grandson's birthday, and the passing of her mother-in-law. The main focus is a recap of Stitch West Spring 2026, a retreat held in Ogden, Utah, where she received table gifts, a pattern locker, and a haul of patterns and kits. She also shows several new starts, finishes, and a collection of handmade project bags she plans to sell on Etsy.

• Recap of Stitch West Spring 2026 retreat in Ogden, Utah, including table gifts and a haul.
• Personal updates: job loss, mental health, gallbladder surgery, and family events.
• Showcase of new starts including 'Daisy Hill' by Summer House Stitch Works and several others.
• Two finishes: a pin cushion and the February block from Hilltop Cross Stitch Club.
• Tour of handmade project bags, some for sale on Etsy.
• Mention of upcoming events: Stitch West in November and a summer retreat with Primrose Cottage.