I’m baccccck!! Flosstube #34

Summary AI

Melanie, known as The Soulful Stitcher, returns after a long hiatus with Flosstube #34. She reintroduces herself, sharing that she has been stitching for about 25 years, prefers primitive styles, and is a process stitcher who enjoys the act of stitching over finishing. She announces a new challenge called the 'Year of Endless Thread' for process stitchers, which involves stitching 12,000 stitches per season on four different projects, with prizes for participants. She also discusses her plans for 2027, including improving the backs of her pieces to enter a fair and starting a five-year stitching journey.

• Melanie introduces a new challenge called the 'Year of Endless Thread' for process stitchers, requiring 12,000 stitches per season on four projects.
• She shares her stitching preferences, including 20-count Aida and 46-count linen, and her love for primitive designs and neutral fabrics.
• She shows multiple WIPs, including 'A Heart Remembers' by Blackbird Design, 'GH 1857' on 46-count parchment, and 'Morning Glory Manor' by Shannon Christine.
• She discusses her plan to improve the backs of her stitching in 2027 to enter a piece in a fair, specifically 'Lavender and Lace' by Fancy Lady.
• She shares a haul of new patterns, including the French Kitchen series by Summerhouse Stitch Works and 'Worthy Patriot' by Plum Street.
• She mentions an upcoming trip to Williamsburg, Virginia, to visit Liberty Hill Needle Works.