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Flosstube #70 - WIPs, Finishes and New Starts!

KraftnkrisCanada
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In this May 2026 Flosstube episode, host Chris shares her monthly stitching progress, including a new start, two finishes, and several WIPs. She begins by discussing her new start, 'Seaside Friends' by Cross Stitch Meadow, a full-coverage pattern she purchased as a Mother's Day treat. She explains her experimentation with pre-gridded fabric and parking techniques inspired by the designer, though she ultimately reverted to her usual column method. Chris also highlights her focus project, 'Mare and Foal' by Dimensions, which she is stitching with Christine from Calico Whimsy as part of a finish-along for the Year of the Horse.

  • New start: 'Seaside Friends' by Cross Stitch Meadow, stitched on 18ct pre-gridded Aida with DMC threads.
  • Two finishes: 'Maggie May' by Stacy Nash Primitives and the 'Anne of Green Gables' SAL by Sapphire Mountain Crafts.
  • Focus project: 'Mare and Foal' by Dimensions, stitched with Christine from Calico Whimsy as a Year of the Horse finish-along.
  • Discusses the Fantastitch app for Merejka patterns, recommended by Andrew the Runner Stitcher.
  • Reviews square hoops recommended by Shiloh from XStitch MD, noting issues with fitting and tension.
  • Plans for June include 'Horses by a Stream', 'Christmas Donkey', and 'Cardinals in a Christmas Tree'.
Designer spotlightFinishes / FFOsHaulKitting upNew startsStitch-along (SAL)WIPs
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Thanks for stopping by! :D

Flosstubers mentioned in this video:

Christine - @calico_whimsy
Chris - @CrossStitchMeadow
          - @esperoart
          - Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/crossstitchmeadow
Andrew - @therunnerstitcher
          - Fantastitch App video - https://youtu.be/-ngvRUyn-oU?si=k3QFgr6EDsakVGeH
Fantastitch - @Fantastitch-App
Shiloh - @Xstitchmd



Featured Projects:
- Anne of Green Gables SAL for The Stitching Book Club by Sapphire Mountain Crafts - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1504730808/anne-of-green-gables-mini-sal-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_9&dd=1&logging_key=1bb5afa5724ee199c51bfe10e4d87219a4ef1572%3A1504730808
- Cardinals in a Christmas Tree by Artecy - Artwork by Abraham Hunter https://www.artecyshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=74_145&products_id=7213&zenid=65b297348e41f6814b23c79e9c2c729f
- Christmas Donkey by Bothy Threads - https://www.bothythreads.com/shop/kits/christmas-donkey
- Horses by Merejka https://merejka.com/products/cross-stitch-kit-horses
- Horses by a Spring by Dimensions - out of print
- Quiet Night by Dimensions - may be out of print
- Mare and Foal by Dimensions - out of print
- Maggie Mae by Stacy Nash Primitives - https://www.pastimepieces.com/shop/c/p/Animal-Crackers---Maggie-Mae-x80364299.htm
- Seaside Friends by Cross Stitch Meadow - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/4458900189/seaside-friends-cross-stitch-chart-crab?ref=shop_home_active_8&crt=1&dd=1&logging_key=13195b6f442fb3e2a7a7bb50f5acf4efed00090a%3A4458900189

Etsy Shops mentioned:

SapphireMtnHandcrafts - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SapphireMtHandcrafts
Cross Stitch Meadow - https://www.etsy.com/shop/crossstitchmeadow



My Email:
kristina.steer@gmail.com

My Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/KraftnKrisKreations

Find Me on Instagram:
@kraftnkris
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