Flosstube 136 – Let’s Talk … About SALS

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Finish:
Sampler of Stitches by The Drawn Thread on 32 count Silvery Moon Lugana using my own choices of Soie d’Alger (1436 & 1714 for blues, 4636, 4634 & 4633 for mauves, 1843 & 1845 for greens, 4234 for gold, 3345 for taupe and blanc with Soie Perlee in Blanc)

If you need the correction for Sampler of Stitches STU, you can find it here ~ http://www.drawnthread.com/corrections.html. All 9 charts are available directly from The Drawn Thread (http://www.drawnthread.com/chartsandkits_dt_21.html).

Thank you Sarah (Stitchin’ Mommy) for coming up with this SAL!!!!!

Mini Christmas Wreath on 32 count opalescent white linen using DMC 699 & 701 and Kreinik 028,   Free pattern can be found here ~ https://www.gathered.how/needlework/cross-stitch/free-christmas-wreath-cross-stitch-pattern/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=GATH&utm_campaign=Gathered%20cross%20stitch%20weekly%20-%2026%2F11%2F2022_2227224_Gathered_Gathered%20Cross%20Stitchers_25075818

WIPs:
Vimy Ridge by Jeannette Douglas Designs (https://www.traditionalstitches.com/p_jddvrs.html) on 32 count Vintage Stormy Clouds Lugana using the called for threads.

New Start:
December Cottage of the Month by Country Cottage Needlework on 32 count Icelandic Blue linen using the called for threads.  

Stashquisitions:
Weeks Dye Works ~ Chrysanthemum, Cayenne & Whiskey
Thread Gatherer Silk ‘n Colors ~ Colonial Tint and Old Lace
38 count Sea Serpent linen by Access Commodities (https://www.traditionalstitches.com/p_38acllsserp.html)
32 count White Opalescent Lugana (https://www.traditionalstitches.com/p_3984-11.html)
Various Mill Hill Beads & Treasures for Bellatrix (Bella Filipina)
Various Mill Hill Magnifica Beads

Stitch Alongs mentioned:
Fox & Rabbit 2022 Mystery SAL (all parts released) ~ https://shop.foxandrabbit.com/2022-mystery-sampler-changing-seasons/

2017, 2018 and 2019 Mystery SALs are available to purchase. 2020 and 2021 are still available to download for free at the bottom of the 2022 Mystery SAL page.

Cliffside Stitches SALS ~ https://cliffsidestitches.com/stitch-alongs/
(both cross stitch and blackwork SALs available at this link)

Jeannette Douglas Designs Mini Bouquet SAL (http://www.jeannettedouglas.ca/) only available for free until December 31, 2022

The Victoria Sampler “Purrfect Days” from the Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/144448399084489/permalink/2021278828068094)

Historiche Stickmuster Advent SAL
Part 1 ~ https://www.historischestickmuster.de/collections/new/products/christmas-sal-2022-teil-1-von-4

Part 2 ~ https://www.historischestickmuster.de/collections/new/products/christmas-sal-2022-teil-2-von-4

Modern Folk Embroidery 2023 SAL ~ https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/2023-SAL-reaching-skyward/


Flosstubers mentioned:
Sarah ~ Stitchin’ Mommy (https://www.youtube.com/c/StitchinMommy)
Cheryl ~ Happy Handcraft Studio (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR7xysd-aC6CRIvOrd_cwQg/videos)

For Getting Together:
My email ~ citystitcher52@gmail.com

December Getting Together on Saturday, December 17 9:30am – 12:30pm at the 
Signal Hill Library ~ 5994 Signal Hill Centre SW, Calgary, AB