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Flosstube #1 - WIP parade and Introduction

Shayori Stitches United States3.4K views134 likes2:29:10English11 Aug 2026Watch on YouTube ↗

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In her first Flosstube episode, Michelle introduces herself and her channel, Shayori Stitches, from Southern California. She shares her stitching journey, which began at age four with plastic canvas, and shows a wide range of WIPs and finishes from the late 1990s through 2024. The video is a comprehensive WIP parade, covering many kits, charts, and designers, including Dimensions, Teresa Wentzler, Shadowlane Designs, and Dragon Dreams. She also discusses her history with online bulletin boards, cross stitch conventions, and her foray into needlepoint.

Michelle introduces herself and her stitching history, starting with plastic canvas at age four.
She shows numerous WIPs, including several Dimensions kits from the late 90s, Teresa Wentzler's 'The Storyteller' and 'Stretch the Dragon', and many Shadowlane Designs pieces.
She shares finishes, including a framed 'Noah's Submarine' piece for her niece and several smalls finished at work.
She discusses her love of fantasy and sci-fi, and her preference for turquoise and blue colors.
She mentions her plans for 2025, including starting 'The Storyteller' and working on her WIP board.
She shows her dog, Little Bit, who makes a brief appearance.

Chat / life update Designer spotlight Finishes / FFOs New starts Other crafts Stash WIP parade WIPs

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Welcome to my first Flosstube episode, in this video I introduce myself, talk about my stitchy journey, and show you my WIPS and finishes from the late 90's through 2024.

Here is my instagram although there's not a whole lot on it:
https://www.instagram.com/shayori_stitches/

You can contact me at shayori @ yahoo.com

Please like, comment, and subscribe.  Feel free to ask me any questions and I will try to respond as soon as I can.






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Patterns

Follow Your DreamsDimensions kit from 1982, designed by Nathan Mayo3:44
An Angel's TouchSunset kit, designed by Donna Richardson8:58
Lasting LoveDimensions kit, designed by James Hemsworth11:47
Magic in MotionDimensions kit, designed by Lane Gordon16:03
Penguin IglooBucilla plastic canvas kit18:28
The StorytellerTeresa Wentzler design, not yet started24:16
Tiger Swallowtail ButterflyCrosswing Collection kit on 40ct silk gauze, finished for mother28:53
Friendship CollaborationCollaboration between Just Nan, Shepherd's Bush, and Charlotte Designs32:27
Stretch the DragonTeresa Wentzler freebie, finished34:10
Floral BellpullTeresa Wentzler design38:11
Butterfly BookmarkFreebie from Michaels website, finished for mother40:29
Beyond Cross StitchVictoria Sampler kits for learning specialty stitches42:54
Americana Needle RollShepherd's Bush design48:26
Noel BellpullVictoria Sampler online class, finished52:27
Butterfly BagJust Nan design, finished for mother53:02
Bathroom TowelFrom Cross Stitch & Country Crafts magazine54:14
Light Switch CoverMotif from Just Cross Stitch magazine, designed by Michelle55:25
Renaissance LaceVictoria Sampler online class, missing56:08
Peaches and CreamVictoria Sampler design, two versions for mother and sister57:20
Love SongPaula Leavon design, close to finish1:00:18
Winter's EveShadowlane Designs mystery class1:04:31
Misty Morning VineyardShadowlane Designs mystery class1:07:05
Humboldt CoastThe Silver Lining design1:09:20
Rune Keeper SagaDragon Dreams design1:10:31
Ladybug BoxCenter flowers from Cross Stitch & Country Crafts, ladybugs designed by Michelle1:15:30
Witches of BouvilleStony Creek design1:17:18
Wine Coasters and TrivetFor sister1:20:24
Butterfly Mouse PadFor mother1:21:45
Grateful Dead LogoDesigned by Michelle, patriotic version1:22:58
Noah's SubmarineStony Creek design, finished and framed for niece1:24:46
Celtic QuiltShadowlane Designs, 4 of 16 squares done1:27:54
Damsel DozenDragon Dreams class1:30:19
Stitching Over OneTeresa Wentzler class, dragon scissor fob1:30:54
Sun and MoonCollaboration between Dragon Dreams and Teresa Wentzler1:31:29
Blackwork FairyDragon Dreams class1:32:02
Gold Work EmbroideryClass at the festival1:33:16
Dragon Needlework CaseTeresa Wentzler class1:33:36
Overdyed DragonDragon Dreams class1:33:52
Dazzle DozenDragon Dreams class, canvas work1:34:12
Egyptian Garden MandalaShadowlane Designs1:36:13
Felt Penguin StockingKit1:38:07
Birth SamplerDesigned by Michelle from various hardanger patterns1:39:17
Spring QueenMirabilia design, with border from Gail Booy's cottage sampler1:41:35
Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerNeedlepoint canvas by Painted Pony, class at Queen Anne Stitches1:45:00
Rebecca WoodNeedlepoint designer1:48:29
White Nights in St. PetersburgShadowlane Designs1:50:09
Season of the BrooksShadowlane Designs1:51:20
Pompeian Garden MandalaShadowlane Designs1:54:02
CarouselRebecca Wood needlepoint, finished1:55:58
ShimmerRo Pace needlepoint, finished and framed1:56:33
BerkeleyJean Hilton needlepoint, from Needlepoint Now magazine1:59:47
Mini CastlesShadowlane Designs, framed as one piece2:00:28
Elegance CubedCurtie Bigs of Threles, needlepoint2:03:53
Chinese Garden MandalaShadowlane Designs2:05:52
Alpine Seasons MandalaShadowlane Designs2:08:43
Wine QueenEnchanting Lair, finished2:11:10
My and SamuraiDimensions Gold Collection petites, finished2:12:58
Four Seasons Needle RollsLori Birmingham kits2:15:47
Via MirabiliaMirabilia design, combined with 'Archway to Avalon'2:18:59
Archway to AvalonMarie Barber design2:19:29
Taj MahalShadowlane Designs2:23:51

Designers

DimensionsKits from the late 90s3:04
Nathan MayoDesigner of 'Follow Your Dreams'3:44
Donna RichardsonDesigner of 'An Angel's Touch'8:58
James HemsworthDesigner of 'Lasting Love'11:47
Lane GordonDesigner of 'Magic in Motion'16:03
Teresa WentzlerDesigner of 'The Storyteller' and 'Stretch the Dragon'24:16
Crosswing CollectionKit provider28:18
Shepherd's BushDesigner in 'Friendship Collaboration'32:27
Just NanDesigner in 'Friendship Collaboration'32:27
Charlotte DesignsDesigner in 'Friendship Collaboration'32:27
Victoria SamplerDesigner of 'Beyond Cross Stitch' kits and other pieces42:14
Paula LeavonDesigner of 'Love Song'1:00:18
Shadowlane DesignsDesigner of many WIPs, including 'Winter's Eve' and 'Misty Morning Vineyard'1:03:58
The Silver LiningDesigner of 'Humboldt Coast'1:09:20
Dragon DreamsDesigner of 'Rune Keeper Saga' and other pieces1:10:31
Stoney CreekDesigner of 'Witches of Bouville' and 'Noah's Submarine'1:17:18
Stuart MoscowitzArtist for 'Noah's Submarine'1:24:46
MirabiliaDesigner of 'Spring Queen' and 'Via Mirabilia'1:41:35
Gail BooyDesigner of cottage samplers1:42:50
Painted PonyCanvas designer1:46:20
Sher BrayStitch guide designer and teacher1:46:20
Rebecca WoodDesigner of needlepoint pieces1:48:29
Ro PaceDesigner of 'Shimmer'1:56:33
Jean HiltonDesigner of 'Berkeley'1:59:47
Curtie BigsDesigner of 'Elegance Cubed'2:03:53
Enchanting LairDesigner of 'Wine Queen'2:11:10
Lori BirminghamDesigner of needle roll kits2:15:47
Marie BarberDesigner of 'Archway to Avalon'2:19:29

Threads

DMCUsed in many pieces23:43
KreinikUsed for metallics and sparkle34:46
GlorianaUsed for scroll work in 'Taj Mahal'2:24:32

Fabrics

28ct Cashel linenUsed in 'The Storyteller'24:16
40ct Silk GauzeUsed in 'Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly' and 'Ladybug Box'28:53
28ct Graziano LinenUsed in 'Americana Needle Roll'50:08
28ct LuganaUsed in 'Beyond Cross Stitch' kits50:10
18ct Vinyl AidaUsed in light switch cover and coasters55:55
32ct Belfast linenUsed in many pieces1:07:05
16ct Vinyl AidaUsed in trivet and mouse pad1:21:45
32ct LuganaCustom dyed by The Blended Needle for 'Noah's Submarine'1:24:46
32ct Belfast Midas Touch OpalescentUsed in 'Egyptian Garden Mandala'1:36:13
30ct Melinda Lemon IceUsed in 'Spring Queen'1:42:50
32ct Belfast SnickerdoodleUsed in 'Wine Queen'2:11:10
32ct Belfast Ray of LightUsed in 'Taj Mahal'2:23:51

Shops

Jo-Ann'sMentioned as a store3:44
KmartWhere she bought her first kit3:44
Michael'sWhere she bought many kits8:58
The Blended NeedleCustom dyed fabric, no longer exists50:08
Lonie'sNeedlepoint store in Studio City58:32
Lakeside LinensFabric dyer1:07:05
Queen Anne StitchesLocal needlework shop1:34:29
SilkweaverFabric dyer1:36:13
New Creations Picture FramingFraming shop in San Marino, California1:57:54
Sugar Maple FabricsFabric dyer, no longer exists2:11:10

Events

Cross Stitch ConventionsRiverside, California, summer 200130:00
Cross Stitch and Needlework FestivalToronto, Canada, October 20061:29:46

Other

DMC Metallic ThreadUsed in 'Stretch the Dragon', noted as difficult34:46
Sulky Silver Gridding ThreadUsed for gridding38:44
EternaOverdyed thread used in 'Rune Keeper Saga'1:10:31
WaterliliesUsed in 'Friendship Collaboration'2:15:58