▶ Watch on YouTubeFlosstube #29 Spring is coming & the cross stitch needles are on fire 🔥
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Sally, host of Flossy Sews and Grows, shares her latest stitching updates in this spring-themed episode. She begins by mentioning her recent Cheshire Stitchers meet-up and then shows her only finish since the last video: 'Winter Snow' by Lost in Stitches, stitched on 40-count mystery fabric with called-for DMC threads. She also discusses her participation in the #funfor50SAL2024, a challenge with her friend Sarah to complete 50 new starts for their 50th birthdays, and shows three new starts: 'Home Sweet Home' by Scattered Seed Samplers, '10 Merry Sailors and their Loyal Dog' by Modern Folk Embroidery, and a free rooster pattern from Málaga Designs.
- Finish: 'Winter Snow' by Lost in Stitches on 40ct mystery fabric with DMC threads.
- New starts: 'Home Sweet Home' (Scattered Seed Samplers), '10 Merry Sailors and their Loyal Dog' (Modern Folk Embroidery), and a free rooster pattern from Málaga Designs.
- Progress on WIPs including 'Moonshine Cabin' (Modern Folk Embroidery), 'Goell on the Mountain' (Heartstring Samplery), and 'Brenda J Han and Chicks'.
- Plans for April: 'Friends of Flowers' (Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher), 'Itch to Stitch' (October House Fiber Arts), 'School Girl Lessons' (Little House Needleworks), and 'Spring Quaker' (Lila's Studio) with custom color choices.
- Sally shares a personal update about health struggles and the support of her stitching community.
- Mentions of various shops, designers, and events including Stitch in London and the Nashville Needlework Market.