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Flosstube #23 - Back from the bin, Selfish/Sampler September plans, and less-than-usual drama?

Mainegirl in AZUnited States
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Becky, the Mainegirl in Arizona, returns to her original Flosstube channel after briefly thinking she had lost access, and explains her plans to consolidate her channels. She shares three finishes: the Quirky Quaker Anglerfish, the Barn Owl from Cottage Garden Samplings, and the 'So' block from Silver Creek Samplers' Sing a Sampler. She then outlines her 'Selfish/Sampler September' plans, which include starting a Lord of the Rings sampler by Lina Ova Designs, a Narnia sampler by Stitching Book Club, and other special projects, many of which are stitched only once a year. She also shows progress on several WIPs, including the White Christmas stocking, Egypt Garden, Deadly Aquarium, and Lady of the Flag, and discusses a large haul of new patterns, fabrics, and floss, including a Maine-themed design from The Blue Flower and a gift package from a fellow stitcher.

  • Three finishes: Quirky Quaker Anglerfish, Cottage Garden Samplings Barn Owl, and Silver Creek Samplers 'So' block
  • New start on Quirky Quaker Elephant, with plans for a Lord of the Rings sampler and a Narnia sampler
  • Selfish/Sampler September plans include stitching on special projects like Rosewood Manor's Dandelions and Sunrise
  • Large haul includes The Blue Flower's 'Heart of Maine', Dinky Dyes silks, and Picture This Plus fabric
  • Received a gift package from Nora (Stitchy Princess) including dragon scale mitts and XJ Designs fabric samples
  • Attempted to dye DMC floss with food coloring, which didn't work as expected, but the colors are still pretty
Chat / life updateFinishes / FFOsGoals / plansHaulNew startsOther craftsStitch-along (SAL)WIPs
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Finishes/FFOs:
Darling and Whimsy - Quirky Quaker "Anglerfish"
Silver Creek Samplers - Sing a Sampler "So"
Cottage Garden Samplings - Barn Owl

New Start:
Mini by Chatelaine Designs

August Progress:
White Christmas stocking by Rosewood Manor
Egypt Garden by Chatelaine Designs
Deadly Aquarium by Lola Crow Designs
Lady of the Flag by Nora Corbett
Sunrise by Rosewood Manor

September Plans:
Quirky Quaker Elephant and Raccoon by Darling and Whimsy
White Christmas stocking by Rosewood Manor
"La" from Sing a Sampler by Silver Creek Samplers
Egypt Garden by Chatelaine Designs
Minis by Chatelaine Designs
Lady of the Flag by Nora Corbett
Sunset by Rosewood Manor
Sunflower Pocket by Durene Jones
Dandelions by Rosewood Manor
Lord of the Rings sampler by Lina Ova Designs
Beaver by Cottage Garden Samplings
Shire by Miya Stitch
Narnia Sampler by Stitching Book Club
Seasons of the Heart Autumn by The Blue Flower

Haul:
Picture This Plus Wren
The Blue Flower - Heart of Maine - https://bit.ly/4ytN612
Vintage Tulip Design - Carrot Lovers - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1872692657/carrott-lovers-original-cross-stitch
Dinky Dyes floss for Tempting Tangles "Poppies for Remembrance" - https://temptingtanglesdesigns.com/shop/ols/products/poppies-for-remembrance

Loon bag - Evertote - https://www.evertote.ca/products/loon-toss-blue-project-bag-with-coordinating-notions-pouch

Peeking into the Hobbit Hole: 
Adventures: 
Tanque Verde Falls - https://bit.ly/4h1XGVY

Kitchen: 
Halloumi - https://www.littlegreencheese.com/2013/10/how-to-make-halloumi.html

Roasted Carrots and Halloumi - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026895-caramelized-carrot-and-halloumi-salad

Roasted Tomatoes and Tofu - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023630-zaatar-roasted-tofu-with-chickpeas-tomatoes-and-lemony-tahini

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie - https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/strawberry-rhubarb-pie/

Rhubarb Pie - https://www.thekitchn.com/rhubarb-pie-267555

Rock: 
Moss Agate - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moss_agate

Art: 
Talavera Plate - https://thetalaverahub.com/collections/talavera-pottery

Library: 
Books:
Robin McKinley "Beauty" - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/beauty-robin-mckinley

Ilona Andrews "This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me" - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250377265/thiskingdomwillnotkillme/

Music: 
Beethoven for Three - https://bit.ly/4xLZR78

Stitching Recommendations:
Designers:
Smarty Owl - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmartyOwl

Stitchy Princess - https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchyPrincess

Wishlist Items:
Fireside Originals "Our Nation's Heritage" - where to find it??

The Blue Flower "Trunk Town Autumn" - https://www.blueflowerstitching.com/products/bittersweet-bounty-copy-1

Flosstubers/Instagrammers Mentioned:
@PaintedStitches 
@thetravelingstockingstitcher 
@TeresaLittleStitcher 
@Bethany.BirdStitcher 
@stitchNcrime 

@pittoscrafting
 
Citizens' Responsibilities and Resistance Links
tinyurl.com/lobby217events
moveon.org
5calls.org
signsofjustice.com

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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
Opener: Acoustic Breeze
Music by: bensound.com
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Adventures: Swans in Flight
Music by Bensound
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Closer: Making Progress
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