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Sunshine Stitchers - Flosstube 373: Back in Action

Sunshine StitchersUnited States
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In this episode of Sunshine Stitchers, the hosts return after a summer break, sharing updates on their first week back at school and a mix of stitching news. They discuss a phone repair saga, the importance of backing up Markup RXP projects, and their ongoing WIPs, including Quaker Seasons of Friendship by Crown & Thistle and 3 Parrots & A Whale by Jean Farish Needleworks. They also show off some finishes, including a framed piece by Country Cottage Needleworks and a mystery design they're trying to identify. The episode wraps up with plans for the upcoming 13-month SAL and a reminder to back up stitching apps.

  • Hosts discuss their first week back at school and the chaos of no-show students.
  • A detailed story about fixing a phone at a repair shop and the importance of backing up Markup RXP projects.
  • Show and tell of WIPs, including Quaker Seasons of Friendship and 3 Parrots & A Whale.
  • A finish of 'Afternoon in London' by Country Cottage Needleworks is shown.
  • Mystery design shown; hosts ask for help identifying it.
  • Mention of the upcoming 2026 13-Month SAL featuring 'Elegant Lace' by Works by ABC.
Chat / life updateFinishes / FFOsGoals / plansStitch-along (SAL)WIPs
Description from YouTube
August 15, 2026
Follow us on Instagram: 
EJ - @ ej_creates
Shelia – @symcats
Deb - @southfldebstitches

Email: Sunshine Stitchers - sunshinestitchers3@gmail.com

Sunshine Stitchers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481551665945679/ 

Our LNS is the Cross Stitch Cupboard: 954-563-8900, www.crossstitchcupboard.com

FINISHES: None this week.

STARTS/RESTARTS: None this week.

WIPs (Works in Progress)
Crown & Thistle: Quaker Seasons of Friendship
D-D Designs: S is for…
Hands on Design, Ink Circles, Summer House Stitch Workes: Seeds of Friendship
Ink Circles: Another Year Creeps By 
Jean Farish Needleworks: 3 Parrots & A Whale
Plum Street Samplers: Cinnamon Stars
Stoney Creek: Leaflet 318, Christmas Sentiments
The Nebby Needle: Quirky Quaker Sampler
Works by ABC: Elegant Lace

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2026 13-Month SAL: Elegant Lace, Works by ABC
Arlene Cohen’s video talking about Elegant Lace:
https://youtu.be/oyhT2bZ1gHg?si=ccXQAEfW_08cCNgy
Paper:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1094461989/elegant-lace-cross-stitch-pattern-paper?ls=r&ref=hp_recent_activity_hub-1&sts=1&content_source=ea42f4f11044f764a965370ab085eb7f%253ALT9850cbb1fb19f668aa29c68160c728ee24297e93&logging_key=ea42f4f11044f764a965370ab085eb7f%3ALT9850cbb1fb19f668aa29c68160c728ee24297e93
PDF:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1094463797/elegant-lace-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf?ls=r&ref=related-1&sts=1&dd=1&content_source=b00e397f903aa24469d81c1a1b060db9%253ALTe28c922976f970c14e6bc4c0486802090e2e681a&logging_key=b00e397f903aa24469d81c1a1b060db9%3ALTe28c922976f970c14e6bc4c0486802090e2e681a


SHOUT OUTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
614 Stitcher: @the614stitcher 
Accio WIP: @acciowip 
Cory Creates: @corycreates08 
Crashout.Crossstitch: #SpeakOutSummer SAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZEfBFLFLJ8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Djali Stitches: @DjaliStitches 
Evertote: Evertote.ca
Ficklestitches: @ficklestitches1566 
LailaPCreations: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LailapCreations 
Lancashire Stitcher: @LancashireStitcher 
Resting Stitch Face: @rest_ingstitchface 
SammiJ Stitches: @SammyJStitches 
Snickderdoodle Stitch: @snickerdoodlestitch2146 
Stitchy Nati Notion Template: stitchynati.gumroad.com
Jessie Marie Does Stuff: @JessieMarieDoesStuff 
Stitch N Button: @StitchNButton 
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/stitchnbutton
Stitching and Tea with B: @StitchingAndTeaWithB. 
Stitchy Noir: @StitchyNoir 
The Stitching Owl: @TheStitchingOwl 
Works by ABC: @worksbyabc 

StitchAlongs (SALs):
#MentalHealthCareSAL
#DataPortraitsInParis1900
#RepresentationMattersSAL 
#BlackHistory365SAL
#WIPGO
#ElegantLaceSAL
#BoomerangBirdSAL
#SpeakOut Summer SAL

Monthly Clubs: 
Under the Sea Fabrics: https://www.undertheseafabrics.com/
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