FlossTube #31 - Framed Finishes, Super Stash and an Otterly Fabulous New Start Coming Soon!

[@TinaW1294]

I love, love, LOVE your Chameleon! It looks 3D! The frame and mat are perfect! I think he needs a name! :). Love all of your FFOs and your WIPs. Isn’t it funny how much we rely on computers and when we don’t have access to them, it totally throws us off?! A sign of the times. I would be totally lost without mine! I leave a favorite bit to stitch until last, also. It’s something to look forward to. I also don’t believe you need to edit your videos. Save the time for extra stitchy time. Thank you for sharing your amazing work and creativity! I thoroughly enjoy your videos and always look forward to seeing them/you. Have a wonderful weekend! Pausing now but will watch the rest of this tomorrow.

[@barbarawest1205]

I especially like the rustic wood frame chosen for the first piece you showed. Folk-art is kind of a weakness of mine and that was a perfect choice. And the wren! Such a colorful little wren! I've only met one or two, who nested at my sister's house, and they were very sweet but very brown. Anyway, I can see why that one was a must for you. Have a wonderful trip and I hope you have plenty of chances to watch the aurora.

[@kathysharp4422]

Really enjoyable floss tube! Your stitching is always inspiring and makes me want to start another new project. Happy stitching!

[@jessicakeO_o]

Lovely stitching as always. Your FFOs look beautiful! Oh my gosh, Iceland! You are going to have a wonderful time. My husband and I went 2 years ago and it was amazing! Such a magical place. Definitely do the Golden Circle, so many beautiful stops. Also Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, and Kvernufoss were some of my favorite waterfalls. They are all right near each other as well. Kvernufoss is a smaller waterfall, but has a lovely short hike to get to it. I hope you have a great time!

[@CraftyColourist]

Thanks for sharing - all your finishes and WIPs are gorgeous. My favourite is definitely seeing your progress on the floral wreath and chromatic dragon (I like my bright colours!) That Chameleon is stunning though - the frame and white mount really make the colours pop. And wow, Iceland! I went there earlier this year and it's an amazing country, so many wow moments with the scenery - you'll have an amazing time. One highlight of many for me was the Diamond beach - icebergs on the glacial lake flowing to the sea, becoming "diamonds" on the black sand.

[@Sues_knots_and_crosses]

Hi loved seeing your framed pieces today. I think the chameleon is stunning. I am one of the ladies stitching the otter with Sophie. I’m looking forward to our retreat on Sunday and starting this stitch. Have a great time in Iceland. My husband has been there and says it’s amazing. He went with his photography club.

[@SewNiciVee]

Definitely not waffly Kat, another really enjoyable watch. Oh, your finishes are really beautiful, and I think the oak-framed one would look lovely behind you ☺.................... The Love Poppet 'Wren and Snowdrops' is on the top of my wish list along with her 'Dreaming of Summer' such beautiful designs.......Take Care x

[@marao3584]

Thank you for another great video lovely Kat. I can't tell you how excited I get when I see a new one from you pop up 😊 Please please please can the next fancy lady be the Winter's Gift. Your trip to Iceland sounds fabulous, we were supposed to be able to see the Northern Lights in Surrey a few months ago but I didn't get lucky 😂 xx

[@helenadrummond7519]

I had a lovely stay as usual! Thanks. Congrats on all your FFOs! They are amazing!🤩 The chameleon has been a favorite for a while and it’s such a treat to see it finished! Maybe one of these days… A girl can dream…😊 I’ve been thinking about starting the otter 🦦. I got the magazine a while back because of the little guy, but I have too many projects so he will have to wait. I’m looking forward to watching you though. Have a fun and wonderful trip! And be safe! ❤

[@lissajacob9244]

Such lovely finishes Kat! Love Love seeing all of your projects!!😍 And oh my I had to run and grab the Hannah Dale Otter pattern asap!! I am a huge otter fan and I have stitched several Bothy/Hannah designs, sooooo not a chance that I was going to miss stitching this adorable piece!! Going to grab the flosses and start this weekend!! Thank you so much for making such beautiful flosstubes and tutorials ❤❤

[@EmHarris81]

Love the FFOs! Your chameleon looks fantastic, that eye though! It’s like he’s staring into your soul 😂. I had to chuckle at a few bits that we have in common…the Pigeon Coop book (I got mine this week too, my first projects are also going to be the blizzard one and the autumn drizzle one, gorgeous), the Love Poppet purchases (I bought two needleminders, the robin and the squirrel, the fox almost made it to the basket, I also have the wren on my Etsy wishlist) and the Iceland trip - hubby and I are also booked to go, although not until July 2026, we’re going on a 2 week cruise which also factors in a couple of Ireland and Scotland ports. Hope you have a fabulous time! We’re also going to Alaska in May and we did Norway last year, love a cold weather holiday ❄️🏔️. Great video as usual, looking forward to the next one x

[@HeatherMarieLP]

As soon as I finished watching this video, I went straight to Amazon and purchased the Cross Sitch In the Forest book from Piegon Coop. You are such an enabler! 😂

[@therunnerstitcher]

Wowsa. Your Chameleon frame is perfection. He looks like a piece of art! (Well he is, but he really looks it too ha!). Sorceress is looking great! Love the little wren kit! The otter will be a fun start! Great video and didn't even notice any tangents without editing ha. I'd say go with it!

[@sarahmandla7118]

Love your FFOs. Look beautiful in those frames. Hope you'll share some pics from your Iceland trip, what an adventure !

[@CatsAreTheBestPeople-mm1fo]

Your framed chameleon looks fantastic, enjoy him. Nice to see the frog in the background too!

[@jylromain6439]

Looking forward to seeing your Mum again. Have fun on your vacay. Bring back lots of pictures!

[@sunnykat2762]

lol that sounds like something a brother would say 😊! All of your FFOs are beautiful but the chameleon is gorgeous and my favorite ❤️! The house that you don’t want out, why don’t you put in a scrap book along with any other smalls that you don’t want to hang up. That heart is beautiful please FFO it ❤ Wow your sals look good 😊! All your wips do too😊

[@Lottiemay.]

Wow, you stitch so many beautiful pieces, I love watching it cheers me up. It inspires me to keep stitching, Say hi to your lovely mum. ❤❤

[@catkinandlillie]

Thanks so much for this sweet comment and I love that I can inspire you and share all my projects with you 😊

[@katherinecleary425]

Your holiday samplers look great, and I agree with you about text being fun to stitch. And I’ve never been to Iceland, but I’ve heard spectacular things about their wool if you knit or crochet as well as cross stitch. Hope you have fun!

[@Cali_Jeni]

Your pieces are always so beautiful, your stitches are exquisite. Just a very beautiful job. I have to go check out that book of stitches stitches! 😊

[@jojeffrie962]

Hi Kat. I was inspired to do the River drift house pattern by you. Finished and framed mine as well. So so so pleased with it. Its my favorite piece. Your other finishes are beautiful. 😊

[@margie6534]

Your fully finished projects are beautiful! You absolutely should finish the tent stitch cottage project. Be proud of your work!

[@catkinandlillie]

Thank you 😊 I am so looking forward to hanging up those framed pieces!

[@karenjorgen-jensen827]

Love your framed finishes!

[@bernadetteshinn2660]

Great update. The pigeon coop book looked inviting. Have fun planning for Iceland. Just one tip. I went in May thought it would be reasonable weather...so cold. It's in the name Iceland...take lots of layers xxx

[@TinaW1294]

I forgot to add: I always wondered where Lillie was in “Catkin and Lillie”. Thank you for explaining it. I thought it was a pet that perhaps was no longer with you. My birthday month is May also and I love Lillies of the Valley.

[@ceirdwyn5068]

Fantastic video, so much gorgeous stitching. Your samplers look great, but the chameleon is just amazing. It looks fantastic🤩. I've got the pigeon coop book, and I'm also thinking of stitching the blizzard project. Mini November SAL? For the mermaid, I really like the weeks dye works on the far left of the screen, but there are a lot of great options. Have a great time in Iceland. It's a bucket list destination for me 🌋🌌

[@ElizabethJDYKnits]

Your FFOs are beautiful! I hope you have an amazing time in Iceland!

[@catkinandlillie]

Thanks so much 😄 Still lots of planning to do for Iceland...so many things we could do/see so we have to plan carefully!

[@kathyshahin402]

Another lovely video. The only editing you need to do is adding the last progress on your WIPs 🙂. Like the chameleon, he's beautiful ❤️. I don't think I'll ever be able to anything that intense!

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

The otter is adorable and so is the wren. I got a UK magazine ages ago from my pen pal in Scotland. I'm not sure of the name of it though. Due to quilting priorities, my stitching has been limited lately. But I had peace and quiet this morning and I did a short Stitch With me video.

[@user-lr9zd8th5s]

I have to many books, magazines, that I would love to stitch so many of them that time is not on my side, lol. I have 2 finished, and have about 6 ufos.I do enjoy your videos and thank you.

[@ravenstitchesuk]

Lovely work as always, you and your mum should have picked a midpoint and switched pieces so you both have a piece stitches by both of you 😊

[@lisanuttall7256]

Your chameleon looks fantastic ❤

[@catkinandlillie]

Thank you; I am so pleased with it 😊

[@solarwinds-]

As soon as I saw your When Life Gives You Lemons, I bought it right away. It's so beautiful and G&Ts are my favorite drink. Do you like lemons or limes in your G&T? I like limes.

[@missmmaria]

I have been watching many of your videos since now I'm starting a cross stitch project (a big one for me that only did it when a kid) and I wanted to know what do you do with all of those cross stitch projects? Do you hang them all or some you give, some you just store it? Your cross stitches are incredible!! Love from Brazil!

[@missdebbie6303]

please do more stitch with me on Joan Ellott how you move and still keep your place

[@catkinandlillie]

I'm glad you enjoyed that video and I will do more although it might not always be a Joan Elliott!