Flosstube 180 – Let’s Talk … O Canada

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Start and Finish:
Maple Leaf Montage by Lynne Nicoletti on 28 count Pewter Jobelan using the called for DMC other than substituting DMC 3328 for DMC 350. (Gitta’s may still have this chart available ~ http://www.gittas.com/Products/Designers/Lynne_Nicoletti/Lynne_Nicoletti.htm)  

WIPs:
Butterfly Square by Little Leaf Designs on White Opalescent Linen using the called for floss.
April’s Blue Diamond by Mirabilia on 32 count Aerial Lugana by Picture This Plus using the called for floss.  I used Kreinik #4 Braid 1432 for cross stitches instead of the #8 braid.  I used the #8 braid for backstitching.

Previous Finishes:
Canadian Patriotic Sampler by Jeannette Douglas Designs 32 count Pearl Grey Lugana.  I am using Caron Waterlilies Graphite instead of Gloriana Arroyo.  With my own design adjustments.

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.  If you are interested in learning more about the Battle of Vimy Ridge please visit https://vimyfoundation.ca/learn/vimy-ridge

Video about Scroll Rods and Frames:
Flosstube 53 – Let’s Talk … Scroll Rods / Frames ~ The Movie ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwm7VWPsFuE&t=5330s

Stashquisitions:
DMC 321
Ode to Red by JBW Designs (https://www.traditionalstitches.com/p_jbwored.html)
32 count Blush Lugana by Picture This Plus
25 count White Lugana (Zweigart)
18 count White with Silver mono canvas
Rainbow Gallery Petite Very Velvet V612
Kreinik #4 Braid 102

In search of ~ Bluenose Dime pattern by Lynne Nicoletti 

Crocheting:
Azali Wrap using Loops & Threads Charisma in Rainy Day Multi

Velvet Poncho – Bernat Crushed Velvet yarn in Burgundy and Bernat Velvet yarn in Burgundy Plum

2025 Plans:
Cross Stitch ~ Monthly Baskets by Cosford Rise Stitchery
 Digital Charts ~ https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CosfordRiseStitchery?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1420986243&from_page=listing&section_id=37592792

 Paper Charts ~ https://www.123stitch.com/m/Cross-Stitch-Patterns-from-Cosford-Rise-Stitchery

Tunisian Crochet Project - Tunisian Holiday Sampler Blanket by TL Yarn Crafts (https://tlycblog.com/tunisian-holiday-sampler-blanket-links/)

6.5 mm 13 inch long crochet hook https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01NBJC5VC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

6.5 mm Flexible Crochet hook https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N2TAVC4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Flosstubers mentioned:

Cheryl from Happy Handcraft Studio ~ https://www.youtube.com/@happyhandcraftstudio/videos

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

July Getting Together on Saturday, July 20 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm at the Crowfoot Library ~ 8665 Nose Hill Drive NW, Calgary AB.