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Flosstube #8 ⎸ Blackbird Academy August Finish! 🎓🧵⎸ Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall 🍂

The Blooming Stitcher United States14.5K views1.2K likes1:32:27English14 Aug 2026Watch on YouTube ↗

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Leah, the Blooming Stitcher, celebrates reaching 6,000 subscribers and announces giveaways, including a project bag, a Blackbird pattern, and handmade pins for international viewers. She shares her August finish of 'Bittersweet September' from the Winds of Autumn book, discusses the Blackbird Academy SAL she co-hosts with Holly Jones, and shows progress on various WIPs including Cicada Song, Golden Sampler, and Remember Me. She also talks about her quilting and bag-making projects, recent hauls from Colorado CrossStitcher and Shepherd's Bush, and plans for upcoming SALs and new starts.

Announces 6,000 subscriber milestone and details giveaway rules and prizes
Finishes 'Bittersweet September' from Winds of Autumn, praising its design and techniques
Discusses the Blackbird Academy SAL, its Facebook group, and monthly prompts
Shows WIPs including Cicada Song, Golden Sampler, Remember Me, and Coming to My Garden
Shares hauls from Colorado CrossStitcher and Shepherd's Bush, including linens and patterns
Plans to join the 'Which Witch Will You Stitch' and 'Oh My Gourd It's Fall' SALs

Chat / life update Finishes / FFOs Goals / plans Haul New starts Other crafts Stitch-along (SAL)WIPs

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Flosstube #8!  Thank you for checking out my Flosstube channel where I'll be sharing all my stitching adventures.  Thank you for commenting, liking, and subscribing.  

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Finishes shown

Bittersweet SeptemberCompleted finish shown in video14:43

Patterns

Bittersweet SeptemberFinished this week, from the Winds of Autumn book14:43
Christmas RoadSAL with Gretchen from Rushing Rabbit, WIP shown24:54
Cicada SongWIP with hidden critters, stitched with Vicky Clayton silks27:43
Golden SamplerBirthday start, reproduction by Liz Matthews32:19
Remember MeBlackbird Designs booklet with nine patterns, being stitched as a family record36:19
Coming to My GardenLarge project chosen for Blackbird Academy, stitched with Vicky Clayton silks38:39
Summer BloomEverlay Samplers WIP, minimal progress48:45
RemnantsQuilt pattern by Mallalerie of Fieldstone Fabrics, pattern tested50:06
Patchwork Duffel MiniBag pattern by Knot and Thread51:12
Autumn SoundSmall bird pattern from Blackbird Designs, started for September prompt56:21
First Winds of AutumnFall pattern from Blackbird Designs, considered for stitching1:00:25
When the Leaves FallBook gifted by Holly, with fall patterns1:01:01
Loose Feathers AutumnBlackbird Designs pattern with birds and crow1:02:11
Birds SamplerPopular sampler, many stitchers doing it1:03:43
All Joys for ThineChristmas sampler with bird, considered1:04:01
Swan LakePattern with swans, considered1:04:16
The Sweet Birds SingBook with bird patterns, considered1:04:36
Eagles Sewing ClubPatriotic bird patterns, considered1:05:04
In Friendship's WayPattern with August, could be adapted for September1:06:43
Hearthside ChristmasErica Michaels pattern bought at Colorado CrossStitcher1:07:51
Peace on EarthYlva's Studio pattern bought, to start on Black Friday1:09:30
RelaxSherry's pattern, used for giveaway1:11:11
Nordic Heirloom Christmas SamplerStitchery Sisters pattern bought on Etsy1:14:41
Halloween EveBlackbird Designs pattern, duplicate for giveaway1:21:33
The Quilted WitchLori Holt pattern, planned for witch SAL1:24:52
Hallow Day InBrenda Gervais pattern, planned for witch SAL1:25:57
Stay TrueBrenda Gervais pattern, to start August 181:28:14
Scarecrow StewTeresa Kogut pattern, to start soon1:31:01

Designers

Holly JonesCo-host of Blackbird Academy SAL, also known as Miss Jones Stitches9:39
Blackbird DesignsDesigner of many patterns discussed, including Bittersweet September and Remember Me15:39
Shepherd's BushShop in Utah where mom bought a kit and needle minder20:52
Michelle from Needle and MossDesigner of Christmas Road chart24:54
Liz MatthewsDesigner of Golden Sampler reproduction32:19
Sharon HollandFabric designer, used in quilt and bags50:38
Knot and ThreadDesigner of Patchwork Duffel Mini51:12
Erica MichaelsDesigner of Hearthside Christmas1:07:51
Ylva's StudioDesigner of Peace on Earth1:09:30
Stitchery SistersDesigner of Nordic Heirloom Christmas Sampler1:14:41
Lori HoltDesigner of The Quilted Witch1:24:52
Brenda GervaisDesigner of Hallow Day In and Stay True1:25:57
Teresa KogutDesigner of Patreon patterns, including scarecrow stew1:30:28

Threads

Autumn LeavesVariegated floss used in Bittersweet September16:16
Vicky Clayton silksSilk threads used for several projects, praised for quality27:43
Sulky 30sThreads used for Shoe Today SAL46:31
Winter BrewCalled for in Stay True, fabric in 36ct1:29:15

Fabrics

40ct Cow Fodder by Dames of the NeedleFabric used for Bittersweet September19:47
40ct R&R ReproductionsFabric used for Christmas Road24:54
40ct Wheat by Fiber on a WhimFabric used for Cicada Song28:15
40ct Seraphim in Antique LaceFabric used for Golden Sampler33:30
Zweigart PlatinumFabric used for Shoe Today SAL46:25
Maple Bar by Cedar River LinenLinen bought, noted tight weave1:11:46
Overcast by Cedar River LinenLinen bought, lighter tone1:12:57
18th Century Rook by R&R ReproductionsLinen bought from Shepherd's Bush1:16:26
Nantucket Brew by R&R ReproductionsLinen bought from Shepherd's Bush1:17:01
Mink by R&R ReproductionsLinen bought from Shepherd's Bush1:17:33
Abbisadarian by R&R ReproductionsLinen bought from Shepherd's Bush1:18:09

Shops

Colorado Cross StitcherLocal needlework shop visited with mom7:55

Events

Blackbird Academy SALNine-month sew along starting August 19:39
Shoe Today Summer SALMystery sew along with Simone, ongoing until October45:22
Which Witch Will You StitchSAL hosted by Java Girl Stitches and Anna, starting August 11:23:44
Oh My Gourd, It's Fall SALSAL hosted by Java Girl Stitches and Anna, starting August 11:23:59

Other

Pascal Carrying CaseTravel case, praised for stitching on planes22:38
Fableism fabricsWoven fabrics used in bags31:08
Cottage Cat floss dropsFloss drops and tabs from Heidi39:39
So Lux Co needle mindersHandmade needle minders from friend Meg, discount code Bloom1547:52