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Flosstube #10 - Stitching all the things, book binding and needle punch

Fibers & Floss CanadaCanada
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Erica from Fibers & Floss Canada celebrates reaching 7,000 subscribers with a giveaway of two $50 gift cards to Ever Totes, one for Canada and one for the rest of the world. She then shares a wide range of cross-stitch projects, including her SAL progress on 'With Needle and Thread' by Brenda Gervais, a finish of 'Tomato Hill' by Plum Street Samplers, and new starts like 'Wool & Flax Co' and the 'Sherlock Holmes' SAL from Owl Forest Embroidery. She also discusses her bookbinding project, a punch needle kit from Kussen and Kiss, and her plans for upcoming SALs and community events.

In the knitting segment, Erica shows her progress on the Pier 62 Shawl and a Mandala Lace Scarf, and shares a new book on knitted mittens. She talks about her stash of yarn for future projects, including some for Christmas gifts, and mentions a long-standing project, the Girlfriend Cardigan, which she plans to finish with a friend. The video is a comprehensive update on her crafting life, covering stitching, knitting, and other crafts, with a focus on community and inspiration.

  • Celebrates 7,000 subscribers with a giveaway of two $50 gift cards to Ever Totes
  • Shows progress on the 'With Needle and Thread' SAL and discusses floss conversions for the blue color
  • Finishes 'Tomato Hill' by Plum Street Samplers and starts 'Wool & Flax Co'
  • Starts the 'Sherlock Holmes' SAL from Owl Forest Embroidery with custom modifications
  • Shares a new bookbinding project for tracking WIPs and discusses the process
  • Talks about punch needle with a kit from Kussen and Kiss and plans for a larger project
  • Plans to join the 'Fast Friesan Sampler' SAL by Modern Folk Embroidery in August
  • Shows knitting progress on the Pier 62 Shawl and a Mandala Lace Scarf
  • Mentions plans to finish the long-stalled Girlfriend Cardigan with a friend
Chat / life updateFinishes / FFOsGoals / plansHaulNew startsOther craftsStitch-along (SAL)WIPs
Description from YouTube
00:00:00 Intro
Thank you so much for choosing to connect with me today! Im happy you are here and I hope to inspire you today by sharing what I have been working on.

00:00:24 Welcome & 7K Celebration!!

00:03:55 Cross Stitch
1) SAL With Needle and Thread #withneedleandthreadsal by Brenda Gervais of Why Thy Needle. Im stitching this on 36 count Rhapsody by Moonshine Stitchery using called for flosses as well as Eucalyptus and Cool Breeze by Roxy Floss Co.
*Floss conversion by Roxy Floss Co  @evertote  
Natalie @SewingRoomSecrets 
Jackie @ComfortStitchingJackie 
Pheobe @moonshinestitchery 
JUNE - framework and border of pink Xs
JULY - top band
AUGUST - left band
SEPTEMBER - right band
OCTOBER - Center panel

2) Finish: Tomato Hill by Plum Street Samplers stitching on 40 count Duxbury by Fox & Rabbit using called for flosses

3) Then Wool & Flax Co by Plum Street Samplers stitched on 36 ct Dirty Ewe by Dames of the Needle using called for floss.
**Black Sheep Yarn Store in Port Moody, online and they ship to you as well!! 

4) Owl Forest Embroidery
Watch previous special video for new start Beaver Houses and WIPs 100 Owls and Mushroom Houses
New SAL Sherlock Holmes stitched on 32 count printed kit fabric from Owl Forest Embroidery and hand dyed OFE floss. #of_sherlockholmes_sal 

5) Dutch Beauty by Permin of Copenhagen stitched on 40ct Newcastle linen by Zweigert using called for DMC floss #flowerpowersal  @we.are.curiouscrafters 
Book Binding

6) Maple Leaf Montage by Lynne Nicoletti (OOP) stitched on 40ct Putty by Weeks Dye Works using called for DMC floss. 

7) A Miscellany by Scarlet Letter stitching on 40 count Porcelin by Roxy Floss Co using called for DMC

00:40:20 Punch Needle Kit by @kussenandkiss 

00:46:30 Cross Stitch Plans
-Fast Friesan Sampler from @evertote by @ModernFolkEmbroidery starts August 01 and Jacob will release a short daily video to watch while stitching your sampler, the SAL runs for the month of August
-Complete Inspired by Nature in August
-July 30 Community Fibers and Floss Event, Email if you are local and interested in attending
-Keep up with the Sherlock Holmes and With Needle and Thread SALs

Stitchers at the Library
Stitchers at the Library organized by Manvir  @thebentneedleca 
  August 15 and Sept 16 10:30-13:30 room 401

Makers Night at The Woolly Bulldog
July 22, Aug 5 and 19th 1800-2000 please register online at their website, free event

00:52:20 Knitting
1) Knitted Mittens Book by Solveig Larsson

2) Pier 62 Shawl by Joanna Herriott in collab with Botanical Yarn using Neon Pops Fluff in Spearmint by Simply Fibre from Nicole (non-superwash merino 42%, Superfine Alpaca 32%, Donegal 18%, Linen 8%), neon yarn from stash, size 3.75mm needle

3) Mandala Lace Scarf by Ashford using Mandala Country Wide Yarns Superfine 100% pure wool 4 ply in color MD405 using size 6.00mm needle

4) Pacific Knit Co Cards

5) Girlfriend Cardigan by ANKESTRiCK

Thank you so much for tuning in today with me and happy crafting! Till next week...
Love A. 

#flosstube #crossstitch #knitting #punchneedle #bookbinding #fibersandfloss
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