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Flosstube Episode 97: Magical October

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Thank you so much for tuning in to the Cozyegg flosstube/podcast! In this episode I share two finishes and the beginning of #darkoctoberstitching.  Music by: Bensound.

Finishes:

  • Christmas Basket Ornament by Catherine Theron (Theron Traditions) from the 1999 Just CrossStitch Ornament issue – stitched with my own overdyed conversion on 40ct Flax by Zweigart.  Stitched and gifted to Marlene (Stitching by the Lake) for her birthday surprise organized by Abi Bellastitch  You can see all the ornaments Marlene received in the video I linked on her channel, and the videos each stitcher made with a birthday wish for Marlene on Abi’s channel in the linked video.  I used Vonna’s twisted cording tutorial.

WIPs:

  • At First Cock’s Crow by Blackbird Designs from their Sisters book – called for GAST threads on 40ct Weeks Cocoa – #octsistersbdaysal hosted by Socks for Mum and Hollis Hands Create  (New Start on October 1st)

  • Women of the Mayflower (from Finelines Magazine Spring 2004) by Sarah Ullman – My own conversion to CC, GAST, & Weeks on 40ct PTP Mello – stitching for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower and started on September 6th, the date they set sail and planning to stitch 66 days and finishing November 9th when they arrived at Cape Cod.  I’ve listed my thread conversion here.

  • Black’d Skie by The Primitive Needle – Pure Palette & SNC silks on 40ct Vintage Pear by Lakeside – replaced Sedona Hills for the alphabet in block 4 with AVAS 4614

Stash Enhancement:

  • Mayflower project bag made by Stitched With Love gifted by a sweet stitcher

  • Neptune project bag from Sylvia

  • Zweigart fabrics from Sylvia (40ct and 56ct)

  • 40ct Headless Horseman Road linen from Dixie Samplar

Mentions:

Currently Reading:

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

Flosstube Episode 96: Harvest Moon

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Thank you so much for tuning in to the Cozyegg flosstube/podcast! In this episode I share my progress during #samplerseptember and the beginning of #darkoctoberstitching. Information about #thegreatpumpkinsal can be found at Cynthia Brew – Stitching in the Light‘s channel in this video.  Music by: Bensound

WIPs:

  • Women of the Mayflower (from Finelines Magazine Spring 2004) by Sarah Ullman – My own conversion to CC, GAST, & Weeks on 40ct PTP Mello – stitching for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower and started on September 6th, the date they set sail and planning to stitch 66 days and finishing November 9th when they arrived at Cape Cod

My conversion:

OWS Moonlight Madness = Weeks Deep Sea
OWS Virtue Teal = GAST Peacock
OWS Emblem of Innocence Rose = CC Rosy Glow
OWS American Quaker Gold = Weeks Whiskey
OWS Solitude Green = CC Four-Leaf Clover
OWS Gratitude Olde Rose = GAST Nutmeg
OWS Quaker Meetinghouse Rust = CC Roasted Chestnut
OWS Shaklewell Wine = Weeks Baked Apple
OWS Quaker Star Gold = GAST Summer Meadow
OWS Kelp = GAST Sea Spray
Added in Weeks Williamsburg Blue for the verse and the names
Dark October Plans:
#darkoctoberstitching is hosted by myself and Emily of Eclectic Possessions for the month of October.  We also host #dark13stitching on the 13th of every month.  If you’d like to take a look back at my previous Dark October videos, I have them on a playlist on my channel.
  • Starting At First Cock’s Crow by Blackbird Designs from their Sisters book – called for GAST threads on 40ct Weeks Cocoa – #octsistersbdaysal hosted by Becky Socks for Mum and Christine of Hollis Hands Create

  • Black’d Skie by The Primitive Needle – Pure Palette & SNC silks on 40ct Vintage Pear by Lakeside – replaced Sedona Hills for the alphabet with AVAS 4614

  • Dracula Book Cover by Dam Good Crafts – DMC on 40ct Red Gander linen

  • Make a decision on Village of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings – DMC on 36ct Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside #letsallmovetohawkrunhollow

  • Halloween Neighborhood – various charts with a mix of threads on 35ct Brandy by CountryStitch – last house added was a Lizzie Kate from Very Scary Mystery Sampler

New chart to start is Hallow Wee House by Chessie & Me

There is a SAL going on for Lindy Stitches‘ new pattern called Dracula’s Confession hosted by Julie Kansas City Girl in a Colorado World and Diana Itiskismet Stitches where they are starting the piece on October 1st and also reading Bram Stoker’s Dracula. #shadeandshadowsal

Stash Enhancement:

  • Thread rings from Becky Socks for Mum

  • Weeks 40ct Cocoa and GAST Pumpkin Pie for At First Cock’s Crow

Reading:

  • Finished Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

  • Starting Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer for Dark October

Flosstube Episode 95: Sampler September

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Thank you so much for tuning in to the Cozyegg flosstube/podcast! In this episode I share a #dark13stitching finish, my progress on Ann Uffindell for the #CozyeggHATSbdaySAL and plans for #samplerseptember (with some bucket list samplers thrown in for good measure).
Music by: Bensound
Finishes:
  • Jinx by Raise the Roof Designs – GAST, Weeks, & DMC on 32ct Under the Sea Fabrics Lovechild – finished for #dark13stitching

WIPs:

  • Ann Tong Uffindell 1835 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers – DMC on 40ct Light Hazelnut by xJu Designs for the #cozyeggHATSbdaySAL

  • Partridge Sewing Box by Blackbird Designs from the Summer Loose Feathers leaflet – CC, Belle Soie, & Dinky Dyes on 36ct Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside – for the #damnbirdsal with Michelle, Diana, and Emily

  • Jane Tindall 1864 by Needlework Press for the #socialdistancingsheepsal – new start for my birthday/will restart again later

  • Secret projects (not shown)

Giveaway:

The winner of the HATS Ann Tong Uffindell chart is Kristen of Bluebonnets & Whiskey!

From the Archives:

I shared some of my “bucket list” samplers in honor of Sampler September and September Sampler Soiree (both SALs hosted by Veronica of SenoritaStitches on Instagram).

  • Sarah Elizabeth Brooke 1842 by The Scarlett House
  • Seven Sheep Sampler by The Scarlett House
  • Sarah Woodham 1770 by Shakespeare’s Peddler
  • Ann Dale 1827 by Shakespeare’s Peddler
  • A French Cathedral Sampler: E.V. Phrasier 1840 (now called Euphrasier Enout 1840: A French Cathedral Sampler) by Shakespeare’s Peddler
  • And All Was For An Appil by The Scarlet Letter
  • The Ann Nelson Sampler 1828 by Threads Through Time
  • “Sachsentuch”, Merseburg 1763 by Kulturhistorisches Museum Schloss Merseburg
  • Peace by Birds of a Feather
  • The ES Spot Motif Sampler by Of Female Worth
  • Mexican School Girl Practice c1830 by Samplers Remembered
  • This is the Day (Just Cross Stitch Feb 2009) by Hands to Work
  • Hannah Sandershon 1849 by Dutch Treat Designs
  • Virginie Grimoux 1845 by Gigi R
  • Hannah Pepper 1804 by Historic Needlework Guild (from Fine Lines 2002 (Summer & Fall) & 2003 (Winter & Spring))

Stash Enhancement:

  • A project bag perfect for #darkoctoberstitching & matching mask made by a friend

  • Ouija board thread palette and planchette needleminder (gift from a friend) from Snuggly Monkey (and the photo shows the back of the project bag)

  • Robin Betterley Teeny Weeny Secret Books with Twiddly Bits kits (gift from a friend)

Plans:

  • Starting Women of the Mayflower (from Finelines Magazine Spring 2004) by Sarah Ullman – My own conversion to CC, GAST, & Weeks on 40ct PTP Mello – stitching for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower and starting on September 6th, the date they set sail and planning to stitch 66 days and finishing November 9th when they arrived at Cape Cod

  • #dark13stitching – Black’d Skie by The Primitive Needle – Pure Palette & SNC silks on 40ct Vintage Pear by Lakeside – replaced Sedona Hills for the alphabet with AVAS 4614

  • #darkoctoberstitching planning

Flosstube Episode 94: Bday SAL

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Thank you so much for tuning in to the Cozyegg flosstube/podcast! In this episode I share a finish and the beginning of #cozyeggHATSbdaysal. Music by: Bensound
Finishes:
  • HallowEden by Plum Street Samplers – CC and Weeks on 36ct hand-dyed linen

WIPs:

  • Partridge Sewing Box by Blackbird Designs from the Summer Loose Feathers leaflet – CC, Belle Soie, & Dinky Dyes on 36ct Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside – for the #damnbirdsal

  • Ann Tong Uffindell 1835 by Hands Across the Sea Samplers – DMC on 40ct Light Hazelnut by xJu Designs for the #cozyeggHATSbdaySAL

Happy Mail:

  • Ann Tong Uffindell 1835 by Hands Across the Sea and needleminder from Denkai Designs from Anne

  • Botanical print stickers and hand-dyed silk ribbon from Cynthia

  • DMC and thread keep for Anne Thomas by Hands Across the Sea and thread keep for Ann Uffindell by Socks for Mum

  • Ann Tong Uffindell 1835 and My Favorite Primitive Stitching Bags by Hands to Work from Kristine

Plans:

  • Finishing Jinx by Raise the Roof Designs – GAST, Weeks, & DMC on 32ct Under the Sea Fabrics Lovechild for #dark13stitching

  • Starting Jane Tindall 1864 by Needlework Press for the #socialdistancingsheepsal

  • Starting Hannah Tingey 1823 by The Scarlett House Thanksgiving weekend

  • Women of the Mayflower (from Finelines Magazine Spring 2004) by Sarah Ullman on September 6th in honor of the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower

Flosstube Episode 93: I Can Be Brief

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Thank you so much for tuning in to the Cozyegg flosstube/podcast! In this episode I share a finish, a start for the #damnbirdsal and an invitation to join me for #CozyeggHATSbdaySAL in August.
Music: Bensound
Finishes:
  • Athene Noctua by Ink Circles – called for DMC & GAST on 40ct PTP Doubloon

WIPs:

  • HallowEden by Plum Street Samplers – CC and Weeks on 36ct hand-dyed linen

  • Partridge Sewing Box by Blackbird Designs from the Summer Loose Feathers leaflet – CC, Belle Soie, & Dinky Dyes on 36ct Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside – for the #damnbirdsal with Michelle, Diana, and Emily (new start)

Plans:

  • Finish HallowEden once more thread arrives
  • Continue with Partridge Sewing Box through the end of the month
  • Ann Uffindell by HATS starting August 1st for my birthday SAL #CozyeggHATSbdaySAL

Haunted Dollhouse Project No. 2: The Staircases

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Thank you so much for joining me on my journey with my haunted dollhouse project. In this episode I share the the beginnings of transforming the interior – starting with painting the staircases.
Music: Bensound
A few progress photos from the staircase painting.
Taped off the staircases for painting.  Like all the trim in the house, they started off white.
First coat of black.
After a lengthy passage of time, I finally got back to staircase painting and took advantage of a long weekend to get the final coats on.
Starting point.  Sadly, over time the house became more of a storage space than active project.
Because I am working on the interior after build instead of painting prior to installing the staircases, it was quite challenging to get them painted.  The backs of the staircases, particularly, were difficult to reach.
It took several coats, but finally the staircases are complete.
Tape removed!