Flosstube #78

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My blog: http://sewmeblog.blogspot.com
Email:  sewmesarah@gmail.com


Flosstube Channels mentioned:
Sally @ FlossySewsandGrows
Michelle @mommalovesyougb
Jackie @ComfortStitchingJackie



Happy Halloween, Historical Sampler Company – starts 8 July 2024, pre-orders open now  -  https://www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/shop/happy-halloween-stitch-a-long-copy-2/?currency=GBP


Project patterns shown:

Cross Stitch of Ice and Fire, Stephanie Cross Stitching the Globe - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1741862107/cross-stitch-of-ice-and-fire-12-cross?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cross+stitch+of+fire+and+ice&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&dd=1&content_source=be1d89cd1bdbd8eed3da583206d9c8ac74877027%253A1741862107&organic_search_click=1

Far Better Things, Sweet Wing Studio –
https://www.123stitch.com/item/Sweet-Wing-Studio-Far-Better-Things-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/SWS-021

Rejoice Evermore, Brenda Gervais - https://www.fobbles.co.uk/embroidery/designers/brenda-gervais/rejoice-evermore-brenda-gervais-detail.html

North American Adventure SAL – 
https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/products/north-american-adventure-sal-2024

The Peacock Tree, Modern Folk Embroidery - https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/the-peacock-tree-pdf-pattern/

Do More of What Makes You Happy, Historical Sampler Co - https://www.historicalsamplercompany.co.uk/shop/do-more-of-what-makes-you-happy-stitch-a-long-copy/?currency=GBP

Humming Along, Bothy Threads - https://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/bothy-threads-humming-along---hannah-dale-cross-stitch-kit-139144-p.asp

Light, Barbara Ana (freebie) – go to her Instagram page, profile and linktree to find link to pattern


#funfor50sal2024   - join Sally ⁠@flossysewsandgrows and me as we challenge ourselves to 50 starts in 2024. Our viewers’ prompt/theme list can be accessed here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uJqPslsJtztqnscDdYBABuCKa7I6K9UTilrNXe1Z7Hg/edit – join us for any start this year using the hashtag on IG 

1 - Twin Bird Pincushion, Girl with a Gavel Stitches (Etsy)
2 - A Celebration of Colour, Ros Clarke Crafts – free mystery SAL from @RosClarkeCraft
3 - It Is Well, The Rocking Chair Stitcher (Etsy)
4 - Snow Globe Magic, Brenda Gervais (from the Snow Ball booklet) 
5 - For Thee, Lila’s Studio – free pattern https://www.lilastudio.net/cross-stitch-designs/
6 - Cupid’s Cup, Brenda Gervais (from the Love Notes booklet)
7 – Enchanted Realms, Caterpillar Cross Stitch
8 - Love Birds, Brenda Gervais (from the Love Notes booklet)
9 - Key to My Heart, It’s So Emma Designs (from the Sweetheart Ornaments booklet
10 - All Things Grow with Love, Historical Sampler Company
11 - Big Hearted Tiny Town
12 - Positivity Rules, Caterpillar Cross Stitch
13 - The Peacock Tree, Modern Folk Embroidery
14 - Ten Merry Sailors and their Loyal Dog, Modern Folk Embroidery
15 - Pride & Prejudice, Stitchrovia
16 - Stitch Some Happy, Hands on Design
17 - Schoolgirl Lessons, Little House Needleworks
18 - Il Pleut, Marie Therese St Aubin
19 - Prim Alphabet Sampler, Frog Cottage Designs
20 - Light a Single Candle, Modern Folk Embroidery
21 - Goodness and Mercy, Sweet Wing Studio
22 - Le Petit Chaperon Rouge, Jardin Prive
23 - Mildred’s Strawberry, Blackbird Designs
24 – The Bee Queen, Tiny Modernist
25 – Bluebird Sampler, Heart in Hand
26 – Bridge House Ambleside, Bothy Threads
27 – Humming Along, Bothy Threads
28 – Light, Barbara Ana


Coming up …


Adore Him, Plum Street Samplers Free Pattern – https://plumstreetsamplers.typepad.com/plum_street_samplers/2010/12/adore-him.html

Strawberry Season, Yasmin’s Made with Love –
https://yasminsbmadewithlove.myshopify.com/products/strawberry-season?_pos=1&_sid=603b49ab3&_ss=r

My Christmas List, Silver Creek Samplers - https://www.123stitch.com/item/Silver-Creek-Samplers-My-Christmas-List-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/17-2005
The Dearest – for You, Alisa Collection – Russian kit

Christmas Ride, Barbara Ana – published Punch Needle Primitvie Stitcher Magazine, Christmas Winter 2020

Stitchingly Ever After, Barbara Ana Designs - https://www.creativepoppypatterns.com/barbaraana-cross-stitch-stitchingly-ever-after-xml-253-2651.html

Four Seasons, Barbara Ana Designs – https://ko-fi.com/s/d917b115d0



Other SALs / Swaps mentioned:
Carmen @cardamenpins - #jacobsleepersal

Get Connected:
Sarah @Sarah’s Stitchy Spot

Four Seasons, Barbara Ana Designs – https://ko-fi.com/s/d917b115d0 - SAL starting Dec 20th/21st 2024


One Special Thing:
Tillyanna tote bags - https://tillyanna.co.uk

Flat Finish Tutorial - https://youtu.be/bz8q7btNc78?si=AyH1Lj2IVYtw3-G0

Flosstube Extra Videos

#1 – Floss Sample Card Tutorial
#2 – Wrapped Hoop Tutorial
#3 – Flip through of Brenda Keyes, Traditional Samplers
#4 – Flat Finish Tutorial – includes a lacing tutorial
#5 – Mounting Your Stitching in a Hoop
#6 – Dyeing Cross Stitch Fabric with Dylon
#7 – Measuring Your Stitching for a Custom Frame