Sunday, December 29, 2019

FlossTube #14 - Show Notes

I'm back today with FlossTube number 14. In this video, I'm sharing a recent finish/FFO, some haul, a WIP parade, some more detailed plans for 2020, and wrap things up with a slideshow featuring all of my finishes for 2019. Enjoy!


Show Notes:

Finishes:
  • Ukrainian Folk Biscornu by Irina Mastakova (FireplaceHobby on Etsy)
Crafty Christmas gifts I received

Haul:
  • Holiday scissor fob from an IG giveaway by KarenAZ.
  • Bloom & Grow 2020 Mystery SAL kit from Caterpillar Cross Stitch
  • Fibers and beads for Rainbow Mandala by Shannon Christine Designs
  • Fabric for Plaid Tidings (red house) by Little Stitch Girl
WIP Parade:
  • Taj Mahal Garden Mandala by Chatelaine (started 1 Jan 2007)
  • Plum Blossom Kimono by Margaret Bendig Designs (started 20 June 2009)
  • Royal Holiday by Mirabilia (started 1 Jan 2012)
  • Garden Party (cool colorway) by Satsuma Street (started 2 Mar 2018)
  • Be Inkspired by Stitchrovia (started 17 Feb 2019)
  • Two Birds in One Tree by Modern Folk Embroidery (started 27 Feb 2019)
  • Quilting Bee by The Blue Flower (started 15 May 2019 - Stitch Maynia)
  • The Stargazer by Mirabilia (started 16 May 2019 - Stitch Maynia)
  • Four Seasons by Little House Needleworks (started 19 May 2019 - Stitch Maynia)
  • Log Cabin Autumn by Gracewood Stitches (started 27 Oct 2019)
  • Pumpkin House by Shannon Christine Designs (started 2 Nov 2019)
  • Away We Go by Country Cottage Needleworks (started 7 Dec 2019)
  • Sunnyside Sampler by The Drawn Thread (started 9 Dec 2019)
  • Home for Christmas by Plum Street Samplers (started 25 Dec 2019)
    2020 Plans:
    • Year and Smalls and Six - These are my plans for my 20 smalls for 2020:
      • The 12 Days of Christmas by Prairie Schooler (days 2-12 ornaments)
      • Santas and Snowmen by Prairie Schooler (8 ornaments)
      • Cabin in the Woods by Tiny Modernist
    • Year and Smalls and Six - These are the six WIPs I want to finish in 2020:
      • Garden Party (cool colorway) by Satsuma Street
      • Be Inkspired by Stitchrovia
      • Quilting Bee by The Blue Flower
      • Four Seasons by Little House Needleworks
      • Pumpkin Farm series by Shannon Christine Designs
      • Rainbow Mandala by Shannon Christine Designs
    New Year Starts:
    • Rainbow Mandala by Shannon Christine Designs
    • Henna Mandala by Ink Circles
    Links:
    Flosstubers/Instagram Stitchers Mentioned:

    Sunday, December 22, 2019

    FlossTube 13 Featuring a Very Special Guest

    I'm back today with FlossTube video number 13. This is a very special episode because I'm joined by my best friend and fellow stitcher, Tracy. Enjoy!


    Show Notes:

    Finishes:
    • Tracy finished Eiffel Quaker by Jardin PrivĂ©.
    WIPs:
    • Melissa
      • Pumpkin House by Shannon Christine Designs
    • Tracy
      • Pumpkin Truck by Shannon Christine Designs
      • Four Corners by Little House Needleworks
      • Suffrage Act by Little House Needleworks
      • America Land that We Love by Jean Farish
      • Treasure Hunt Bookshelf by Heaven and Earth Designs
      • Halloween ABCs by Lizzie Kate
      • Mediterranean Mermaid by Mirabilia
      • Magnolia by Nora Corbett
      • More Chocolate Bunnies by Hands on Design
      • Garden Party (warm colorway) by Satsuma Street
      • Pretty Little London by Satsuma Street
    SALs:
    • Pumpkin Farm SAL - #pumpkinfarmsal
    • Suffrage Act SAL - #SWTSSuffrage
    Pacific Northwest Stitch Summit Designers:
    • Beth Twist from Heartstring Samplery
    • Paulette Stewart from Plum Street Samplers
    Haul:
    • Home for Christmas by Plum Street Samplers
    • Souvenirs of the Heart: Home for Christmas by With Thy Needle & Thread
    • Bright and Merry Collection by Shannon Christine Designs
    • Rainbow Mandala by Shannon Christine Designs
    2020 Plans:
    • Year and Smalls and Six
    • Stitch from Stash
    • New starts after two finishes (excluding High Tea starts and smalls)
    Links:
    Flosstubers/Instagram Stitchers Mentioned:

    Sunday, December 15, 2019

    FlossTube #12 - Where Holiday Tags Get Me All Emotional

    I'm back with another FlossTube video. I know I normally only post every other week, but I'll be posting weekly throughout the rest of December. I'll most likely go back to my regular every other week posting beginning in January.

    Show Notes:


    Finishes:
    • Let It Snow - Tiny Modernist
    • Noel - Bendy Stitchy Designs
    • Gift Stitching
    WIPs:
    • Pumpkin House (Shannon Christine Designs)
    • Sunnyside Sampler (The Drawn Thread)
    Haul:
    • Christmas in Space Postage Stamps (Wild Violet Cross Stitch)
    • Stitchy Noel (Four Boys and a NL Girl Designs) - 2019 Flossmas Ornament
    • Cabin in the Woods (Tiny Modernist) - Feb 2020 Just Cross Stitch
    • Disneyland Map (LoveMyStitch)
    Flosstubers/Instagram Stitchers Mentioned:
    Help a Great Cause:
      Caroline from Off the Grid Needlearts is raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) this month. This is a charity very near and dear to her heart for personal reasons. You can help her efforts in three different ways:
      • Buy items from a Michelle Bendy auction this month. All proceeds from the auctions go to MDC.
      • Purchase the 2019 Flossmas Ornament designed by Patty of Four Boys and a NL Girl Designs. All profits from the design go to MDC.
      • Make a direct donation to Muscular Dystrophy Canada. After making the donation, email Caroline at caroline@evertote.com with the subject heading "I donated to MDC" to be entered in a drawing for various thank you gifts she’ll be sending out in January.

    #MWSHolidayTag (Flosstube: Married with Stitches)
    • Is your Christmas tree real or artificial?
    • Do you open presents on Christmas Eve?
    • Favorite holiday movie?
    • What kind of food do you leave for Santa?
    • When you don't like a present, are you honest or do you pretend to love it?
    • Do you buy your pets presents?
    • Have you ever gone caroling?
    • Have you ever kissed under a mistletoe?
    • Have you ever re-gifted?
    • Do you save bags for gifting?
    • Do you send holiday cards?
    • Be honest. Do you enjoy receiving gifts or giving gifts?
    HelloHolidayNeedleworkTag (Flosstube: Liz Mathews)
    • What would you rather stitch: snowflakes, reindeer, Christmas tree, or menorah?
    • What needlework related tool is on your wishlist?
    • You're snuggling up for a cozy stitch session. What's in your cup?
    • What needlework supply or tool are you most grateful for?
    • What needlework supply or tool have you been wanting to try?
    • Would you rather make a holiday stocking or creating gift wrap for a small package?
    • What is your favorite holiday fiber color?
    • What designer would you order a secret holiday chart from sight unseen?
    • What will you be grateful to finally finish?
    • What is your favorite holiday tradition?

    Sunday, December 8, 2019

    FlossTube #11 Show Notes - So Many WIPs and So Much Haul

    I'm back with my latest FlossTube video. This video is a bit longer than my normal videos because I have so many WIPs and so much haul to share.

    Show Notes:

    Finishes:
    • Winter Wonderland - The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery - Stitched on 28 ct Sterling Lugana from Picture This Plus - Finished 30 November 2019
    WIPs:
    Haul:
    Links: