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Elizabeth Martinez (phantastitches) Flosstube Update #449: Finished Glory & August Into September!

Elizabeth MartinezUnited States
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Elizabeth Martinez, known as phantastitches, presents Flosstube Update #449 from her sister's house while housesitting. She discusses her August WIPGO progress, including finishing 'Glory In The Wind' by Robin Pickens for the Cross Stitch Camp August prompt, and her ongoing work on 'Dutch Winter' by Twin Peak Primitives. She also shares her new starts for August: 'Bunny's House' by Emily Call Stitching and 'Nativity Scene' by Tiny Modernist, and previews her September WIPGO projects, including 'Merry Menagerie: Killdeer/Blue Penguins' and 'Quirky Christmas'.

  • Finished 'Glory In The Wind' by Robin Pickens for Cross Stitch Camp, adding a personal touch with 'July 4th 250 years' and star clusters.
  • Progressed on 'Dutch Winter' by Twin Peak Primitives, completing the gentleman's coat and other details, with plans to finish the lady and add eyes.
  • Showed new starts for August: 'Bunny's House' by Emily Call Stitching and 'Nativity Scene' by Tiny Modernist, discussing fabric choices.
  • Revealed September WIPGO projects: 'Merry Menagerie: Killdeer/Blue Penguins' and 'Quirky Christmas', with new starts 'Pigeon and Puddle' and 'Beach Comber'.
  • Acquired the full set of 'A Year In The Woods II' patterns from a friend, along with bonus charts, and discussed future stitching plans.
  • Mentioned upcoming virtual events: Harvest Moon Hangout and Jingle Ball hosted by Lindy Stitches.
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WIPGO 2026
August
#19
WIP: Frost Bite by Amanda Mae MacNaughton of Ardith Design, Goal - 7 Days - Goal Met!
New Start: Nativity Scene by Tiny Modernist (No specific goal)
#23
WIP: Dutch Winter by Nurdan Kanber of Twin Peak Primitives, Goal - 7 Days
New Start: Bunny's House by Emily Call Stitching (No specific goal)

September
#24 
WIP: Merry Menagerie: Killdeer/Blue Penguins by Jeannine McGowan of The Blue Flower, Goal - 7 Days
New Start: Pigeon and Puddle by Jeannine McGowan of The Blue Flower (No specific goal)
#25 
WIP: Quirky Christman by Nursan Kanber of Twin Peak Primitives, Goal - 7 Days
New Start: Beach Comber by Stephanie Webb of Lindy Stitches (No specific goal)

Other Charts Mentioned
We Are Blessed by Teresa Kogut
For Such A Time by Susan O'Bryant of Sweet Wing Studio
He Is Risen! by Diane Williams of Little House Needleworks
A Year In The Woods II by Vinniey P.S. Tan of Cottage Garden Samplings:
The Wolf
The Sugar Glider
The Koala
The Crow
The Turkey
The Chipmunk
The Northern Cardinal
The Bobcat
The Red Panda
The Skunk
The Hedgehog
The Fawn

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 - Finished!
August - Stitch something new to you.
Glory In The Wind by Robin Pickens - Finished!

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

Virtual Stitching Events hosted by Lindy Stitches
Harvest Moon Hangout September 25-27
Tickets on sale August 14!

Jingle Ball December 4-6
LindyStitches.com 
See LindyStitches.com for further info
TheJingleBall.net

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

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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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