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Elizabeth Martinez (phantastitches) Flosstube Update #443: July Stitching & Midsummer Stitch!

Elizabeth MartinezUnited States
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Elizabeth Martinez, host of the Flosstube channel phantastitches, presents her 443rd update, covering her July stitching progress and plans for the Midsummer Stitch virtual retreat. She discusses her WIPs, including 'The Beaver' from the 'A Year in the Woods' series, 'Dust of Snow' by Stephanie Webb, and her patriotic pieces like 'Stand Firm' and 'Long May She Wave'. She also shares her new starts for July, including a Bucilla butterfly kit and 'Midsummer Moth' by Stephanie Webb, and reflects on her Cross Stitch Camp goals, which involve stitching from magazines and patriotic themes. The video includes a detailed look at her stitching challenges, such as thread management and fabric choices, and she mentions various designers and shops she supports.

  • Elizabeth shows her July WIPs, including 'The Beaver' and 'Dust of Snow', and discusses her stitching goals for the month.
  • She announces her new starts for July: a Bucilla butterfly kit and 'Midsummer Moth' by Stephanie Webb.
  • She talks about the Midsummer Stitch virtual retreat hosted by Lindy Stitches, highlighting its accessibility and cost.
  • Elizabeth shares her patriotic stitching projects, including 'Stand Firm' and 'Long May She Wave', and her plans for 'A Worthy Patriot'.
  • She discusses her fabric purchases, including 28-count evenweave, and her approach to kitting up projects.
  • She mentions the July freebie from Primrose Cottage Cross Stitch, 'Shepherd's Home', and her plans to stitch it.
Finishes / FFOsGoals / plansHaulKitting upNew startsStitch-along (SAL)Seasonal / holidayWIPs
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WIPGO 2026 
July
#9
WIP: The Beaver (A Year in the Woods #11) by Vinniey P. S. Tan of Cottage Garden Samplings, Goal - 7 Days
New Start: Butterfly Flowers (kit) by Bucilla (No specific goal)
#17
WIP: Dust of Snow by Stephanie Webb of Lindy Stitches, Goal - 7 Days
New Start: Midsummer Moth by Stephanie Webb of Lindy Stitches (No specific goal)

Other Charts Mentioned
Sam and Liberty by Stitching With The Housewives
Stand Firm by Sweet Wing Studio
Long May She Wave by Barbara Ana Designs
A Worthy Patriot by Plum Street Samplers
Shepherd's Home by Primrose Cottage 

Cross Stitch Camp Prompts
June - Stitch something from a magazine.
Autumn Owl Etching by Cecelia Turner of Heart In Hand Needleart - Finished!
July - Stitch something patriotic or something that contains the colors of your flag.
Freedom Flock by Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers
August - Stitch something new to you.
Glory In The Wind by Robin Pickens

Go to ColoradoCrossStitcher.com for more information.
Free to participate, no sign-up required!

Virtual Stitching Events hosted by Lindy Stitches
Midsummer Stitch July 18-19
Tickets on sale now!

Harvest Moon Hangout September 25-27
Jingle Ball December 4-6
LindyStitches.com 
See LindyStitches.com for further info
TheJingleBall.net

Sticks And Strings Flosstube Video
www.youtube.com/@UC0sokTYmpRjTaPBQTF3H1zA 

Etsy Shop
3SistersCreative 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/3SisterCreative?ref=search_shop_redirect
#semiquincentennial 

Find Me On:
Facebook in the Friday Off the Grid, Stitching With the Housewives, Embroidery.com, Cross Stitch Camp, and One Strand a Night groups as Elizabeth Martinez
Instagram as phantagrae
Email Address: phantagrae@gmail.com 

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