Flosstube - 50 new starts for 2024 progress report/WIP parade!

Hi I'm Sally and you can also find me on Instagram as @flossysewsandgrows
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If you would like to join Sarah @sewmesarah and I in 2024 with our 50 new starts for turning 50 in 2024 look out for #funfor50sal2024 and please tag us both on Instagram!
You can have a look at our prompt list on the following spreadsheet;
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Love Poppet website is; lovepoppet.co.uk
Some of the lovely friends and stitchers I have mentioned;
‪@sewmesarah‬
‪@crafti_kate‬
‪@craftingontheplains‬
‪@stitchysally‬
‪@stitchyrach6252‬
‪@mommalovesyougb‬
‪@carolines_stitch_corner‬
‪@lovepoppetcrossstitch‬
‪@RosClarkeCraft‬
‪@craftywhitney6183‬
‪@ButterflyStitchesCottonClay‬
‪@sew_stitch_sewnat9548‬
‪@loftymakes‬
‪@justsewsherrie‬
‪@elliewelliestitcher‬
‪@emmasstitches‬
‪@countrygal854‬
‪@RenewingStitches‬
‪@cross_stitch_sarah‬
‪@thesoulstitchers_fr‬
‪@nadz_xstitch‬
‪@LostInStitches‬
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[@honeybstitcher1598]

Hi Sally. Yes, i realy enjoyed seeing all of your starts. And finishes!!!! Wow, your needles are on fire, you did so much already. Thank you for mentioning me for joining you in the Light project; i love stitching that one. Alice

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks for watching and commenting Alice. It has been so lovely that so many people have joined in with Light - it has been a wonderful stitch to do. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@craftingontheplains]

I loved seeing all your projects! Your Light is looking amazing! The navy dress is gorgeous with your fabric!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you and thanks for watching! I'm really enjoying stitching Light. Don't think it will be too long before it's a finish! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@sarahmandla7118]

Loved seeing all the projects that make up your funfor50sal.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it. It really has been a fun year so far! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@debbieandrews3169]

Glad you are feeling better. Loved seeing all your projects, they are gorgeous ❤

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you - so glad to be better! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@theavanerp1795]

Glad you are feeling better . Loved seeing all your beautiful projects 🎉

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you - I feel like a different person this week! It's been good to get all my projects out and have a look at them. Going to be a busy year for finishes next year 🤣

[@annemarie6962]

Thank you for a lovely evening Sally. It was great to see all your projects from your 50 starts so far. It's been great fun watching yourself & Sarah, @sewmesarah this year. I have a couple of the patterns waiting to start when I get a chance. Life is somewhat hectic at the minute so they are on hold. Here's to the next six months. Take care, best wishes from 🇮🇪

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you for watching Anne-Marie! It has been a really fun year and I have enjoyed it immensely. Lovely all our friends and the community have been behind us and watched and liked and supported us! Happy Stitching my friend 🧵🪡❤️

[@sallydiehm9327]

Fabulous work, Sally. Thanks for this great compilation.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Sally - glad you enjoyed it! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@sewmesarah]

Oh it was so great to be reminded of all your starts, and many finishes, again. Also, your starts are all decent starts, like not just an inch or two of a border or something. I think that’s really nice. Here’s to plenty more enjoyment from the last 18 of your 50!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

It was lovely to get everything out and have a look at it although I then wanted to stitch on everything! I have made a pretty good go of all if them apart from Blooming Tiny Town - far more than I thought I would do. Saying that my house is filthy as all I want to do is stitch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@stephaniewingett2173]

Great pieces, Sally. You're doing wonderfully for your birthday starts. Yes, I saw the message from Lisa - I, too, teared up a bit. What a true warrior she is!! Can't wait to see her next video, whenever she feels ready. Steph x

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Steph! There are some lovely ones to come and one I know you will be happy to finally be starting with us. Hopefully more revealed soon!! So relieved to hear Lisa is doing well. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@stephaniewingett2173]

Hmm. Sounds like I should be getting Strawberry Fields ready?❤

[@flossysewsandgrows]

@@stephaniewingett2173 I couldn't possibly confirm at this stage 🤣 Watch this space! 😘😘😘

[@kaylitentstitch6614]

Wow wow wow!!! All your wips are so fantastic. Amazing video❤

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you soooo much!! Happy Stitching 🪡🧵❤️

[@debbieoconnor7054]

G'day Sally. Great to see all your projects. Beautiful stitching as always. Look forward to the next video.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you for watching Debbie. Hopefully the next one will be very soon! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@angeladzurinko3466]

Just found you on here! I am a fellow Brit in the US. What a beautiful stitcher you are I love so many of your projects. Look forward to watching you going forward❤️

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Glad you found me and thanks for watching! I hope i can provide many more hours of enabling! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@SALex_stitches]

What an absolutely wonderful way to spend the evening with you my friend 😍😍❤️❤️ Thanks for putting all the effort in the video - I loved it so much. You‘ve got so much done - that‘s amazing! So curious to see your wrap up at the end of the year 😬

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you my lovely stitchy friend. So glad you enjoyed it 😊 xxx

[@leeannw6606]

First time finding you. Love seeing all your finishes. So happy to find someone else how slips in lots of smalls among all the wonderful larger projects. Just finished up my 70 for 70. Did 70 new starts, 70 finishes, and 70 FFOs in the 12 months before my 70th birthday in April 2024. Now I’m just taking it easy trying to keep current with WIPGO challenges and getting progress on some big pieces. Especially love your chicken. Adorable!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you so much for watching and happy belated birthday for April! What an awesome challenge well done! I definitely need next year to finish and FFO everything from this year! Doing smalls definitely helps though and it is good to get some quick results and not get bogged down with big projects. Hope to see you again! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@elliewelliestitcher]

Really enjoyed your video Sally. It was really good to be reminded of all the fantastic projects you have been starting this year. I am really pleased I’ve been able to at least do a couple with you. I am seriously contemplating away we ride, as well, when you start it!! Take care lovely, see you again soon I hope xxx happy stitching 🧵🧵🪡🪡

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks Elaine! It was so lovely to go through all of them and remember why I love them so much. Only problem is now I want to stitch on them all and there aren't enough hours in the day!! Happy Stitching my lovely friend xxx

[@janecopeland2306]

I really enjoyed seeing your starts to date on one video. You have started a lot but you have also done a huge amount of stitching! Congrats on that!!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Jane. I stitch every spare minute I get - love it so much!! Happy Stitching 🪡🧵❤️

[@Kelly-WelshStitcher]

Wow, you seem to have made easy work of 32 starts!😍 I'd still be pondering over start 1!!🤣🤣🤣 lovely update. My wishlist has grown after watching🫣

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Oh heck - sorry not sorry lol. It hasn't been difficult to pick out new starts in fact I thinking might have to do it all over again next year as I still have a big wishlist 😲🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@susanradford9503]

What a great video. I have stayed up way too late but so good seeing all your beautiful stitching. I have put my Light down while I stitch Christmas in July and strawberries but I will get back to it in August as I love it. You have done so well with your 50 for 50. Thank you for sharing. Happy stitching.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

I am glad you enjoyed it! I can't bring myself to stitch Christmas yet. I'm still hoping if I stitch enough summer the sun might come out and make it a bit warmer!!! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@fionamacartney7012]

Can’t believe how many you have finished too!!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

It's all about getting lots of smalls in there too 🤣🤣🧵🪡❤️

[@Dippys_stitches69]

Great to see all your stitches for your 50 sal together 😊😊 you and Sarah are doing brilliantly 🎉 I can't even begin to imagine starting 50 projects 😵‍💫😬🤯 lovely to hear that Lisa is doing better I've missed seeing her and often think about her ❤ I think I'm going to be starting a Barbara Ana in the next few weeks, my first one 😉 take care xx

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Gay! It hasn't been too bad starting 50 but I'm looking forward to a slower pace next year! Such good news about Lisa isn't it. I look forward to seeing which Barbara Ana you go for! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@aimeeadams7163]

That was so fun! Thanks for the extra flosstube it's wonderful to see your progress. I am stitching along in the sunshine, it's been so rare to have sun this summer here. Hope the sunshine has found Wales too! ☀️

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks for watching Aimee and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Odd spots of sunshine but still not really summer here. Here's hoping when school is out tomorrow it improves! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@loftymakes]

What a beautiful array of projects, you've achieved so much and tons of finishes too. Thank you for sharing 💗💗

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@tonnypaulissen7818]

Beautiful projects 🍀🍀 happy stitching

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you and thanks for watching ❤️ Happy Stitching 🧵🪡

[@maryturner631]

Lovely projects Sally ❤

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Mary! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@StitcheswithCharlyFeathers]

Lovely progress report - you've been such a busy bee! Not long until I see you now *squeals!* x

[@flossysewsandgrows]

SIL still seems ages away as I have Big Stitch first lol xx

[@justsewsherrie]

Wow you are so organised with your info around your projects. I can only dream 🙈🤣

[@flossysewsandgrows]

I have tried to be with this challenge as Sarah is soooo organised and I didn't want her showing me up 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Actually not too bad if little and often is noted and putting all my new starts on Instagram has really helped as there was a record there!! Happy Stitching my lovely 🪡🧵❤️

[@linwheeler4295]

Hi Sally, my first time watching your flosstube. I had heard about you from just sewing Sherrie. I wish that I had found you earlier. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your show and will now continue. Thank you and congratulations on your celebrations x

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks for popping over and I'm so pleased you enjoyed watching. I'm excited to meet Sherrie next week at the Big Stitch! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@suedavies8565]

Just amazing - well done!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Sue! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@rebeccamoss1165]

That was fabulous, thank you so much! Took me two sittings to watch it all, and I’m so glad I did. I hope you’re already planning your own birthday start, and the final roundup video when you take us through everything. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to in the next few weeks as the second half of the year really gets underway

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks Flo! I enjoyed doing it and reviewing some starts I'd not seen for a while. Makes me want to stitch on them all!! Happy Stitching and quilting my dear friend 🧵🪡❤️

[@bethanyrutta2377]

Just found you while searching for WIP parades. Love your stitches!! Thank you for taking the time to share them all!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you for watching - I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Hope to see you next time! Happy Stitching 🪡🧵❤️

[@flowerandlinen]

Love all of your projects and finishes. I turned 50 two months ago and started a few large projects. One more yet to start for my birthday but my mum passed two weeks later so there a few I now want to start to dedicate to her first.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Happy belated birthday to you. I'm sorry to hear about your Mum. It must have been a tough couple of months when you should be celebrating a mile stone. I hope you find comfort in your stitching and especially those that you dedicate to her. With love xxx

[@cotterillfamily7355]

Aaah chaos thy name is FlossySewsAndGrows - love the update on where you are with the 50 starts. Can’t wait to see the rest as the year goes on, take care Nic x

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Hahaha - little Miss Chaos indeed 🤣 Thanks for watching Nic xx

[@RenewingStitches]

Yay! That was so fun! I'm so impressed with your ability to keep the wip count down- great job! Lovely projects!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Amy - I think the wip count is down as I really like doing smalls so much. If it had been 50 big projects I think it would be a different story 😆🧵🪡

[@kittyvanpeer9382]

Hi Sally, I came across this video of yours today and the title triggered me. You make so many wonderful stuff and so different from what I stitch that I had to subscribe and see more of you. Happy stitching

[@flossysewsandgrows]

I'm thrilled you have enjoyed it so much and welcome as a new subscriber! I'm looking forward to the end of the challenge and seeing what I can do next year! Happy Stitching 🪡🧵❤️

[@kittyvanpeer9382]

@@flossysewsandgrows I think this already is an ambitious plan. Looking forward to the results 😉

[@susanacevedo3552]

Hi Sally, it was nice seeing your wip parade. I missed it when it first came out as that was my daughter‘s birthday so priorities of course 😊 i love seeing all your progress. Happy stitching! Cheers!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks for watching and if course happy birthday to your daughter! I really enjoyed showing all of my projects - I want to be stitching on them all now. Not enough time in the day! Xxx

[@susanacevedo3552]

@@flossysewsandgrows unfortunately there aren’t enough hours in the day..even tho we try …have a lovely day..ill catch up on your latest this afternoon…Cheers!

[@carrotcakestitcher]

A great progress update! Well done on so many new starts and finishes! You've enabled me to buy Friends are Like Flowers and Dreaming of Summer ❤ I love the pink in the Twin Bird pin cushion and have noted down your colour choices for future use as I've got this pattern in my stash! I'll be at The Big Stitch and hope you won't mind if I say hello as would be lovely to meet in person. Happy stitching 🪡🧵✂️

[@flossysewsandgrows]

I would love you to come and say hello!! I am so excited now it is so close. I'm not sure there will be much stitching done though as so many people I want to have a chat with and the shopping......🤣🙈☺️

[@suejameson1517]

So great to find you! I’ve heard your name shouted out and couldn’t resist such a great WIP and project parade! I So much enabling but I did stop to buy the Love Poppet pattern which Ive also seen on Momma loves you GB. Thank you from Australia Subscribed

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you for joining me Sue - I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and will be coming back! You will love the Love Poppet SAL! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@lindab8078]

So much fun to see how you are progressing. I turn 60 (😮) next year but I won’t be doing 60 new starts, just the thought of it is stressful 😂. Love each of your projects, so beautiful.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Oh yes I think another 10 might just push me over the edge. I think 6 for 60 is a great idea though! Thanks for watching and happy stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@kriscaballero6321]

Just found your channel. Loved all of your stitching! I wish we could swap weather for a while. It’s very hot here in central Texas,US.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed it. We are just having some nice weather now and hoping it lasts. Only about 75-78 though so I'm sure it is still much hotter in Texas! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@thesoulstitchers_fr]

Oh yay I (F.) cant wait to see all your projects I don’t have them all in mind so thank you for the company in the next hour ❤

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Fanny! You and Marion get a few mentions! I hope you enjoyed watching and see you on Zoom soon 😘😘😘

[@thismrsfisher_stitches]

Hope to see you at big stitch Sally x

[@flossysewsandgrows]

I hope so too!! I don't think there will be much stitching done 🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@SessionMom]

Love all your stitching choices. Thank you for the update of Lisa. I think of her often and was worried about her health. She has the most positive attitude.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you for watching! Lisa has a wonderful attitude and thank goodness she is battling. I hope we see her soon. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@ButterflyStitchesCottonClay]

Wow - you’ve done so many finished! Beautiful projects. And also, thanks for inspiring me to do Barbara Ana Garden Dreams - I’ve always liked that pattern but been wondering if I can skip the green background, after seeing your beautiful example I know that definitely works 😍👍 Hope to say hello to you at Big Stitch x

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks for watching Laura! You'll love Garden of Dreams and it really doesn't need the background. Looking forward to seeing your progress on it and yes - see you at Big Stitch!! I can't see much stitching getting done 🤣🤣🙈

[@Cheshirestitcher]

Loved the update on all the projects so far. I need to pull my itch out and finish it but need to do the pin cube first so I can empty the frame. Happy stitching x

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks Lindsay - you did make me laugh. 'Need to pull my Itch out' would sound hilarious to someone who didn't know what you mean 🤣🤣🤣 Luckily I know exactly what you mean!!! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@Cheshirestitcher]

@@flossysewsandgrows lol I guess it would, never crossed my mind it would make people wonder 🤣

[@flossysewsandgrows]

@@Cheshirestitcher 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@countrygal854]

So nice to see all your birthday stitching Sally. You are doing amazing with the 50 starts and getting so many finished. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. ❤

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you Ruth!! Thanks for watching, as always, and happy stitching my friend 🪡🧵❤️😘

[@maryjaneeldridge2975]

Love the wip parade. That is alot of them. On the button box don't know if the color is really light or if you forgot the n in button. It did turn out beautifully.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you for watching! Yes the N is there but the thread is quite light. It looks better in real life thankfully! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@suzielambert2886]

You are doing an amazing job with your 50@50. Happy Stitching 🌸💞🌸

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you! I am really enjoying it ☺️🪡🧵❤️

[@darlenedeondesigns2844]

What a great WIP parade! I think I might borrow your idea and do one for my 60 starts progress. I have the Winds of Autumn strawberry on my list, might start that right away to join you also!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Oh I hope you do Darlene! It would be a great watch. I really enjoyed seeing some projects I haven't picked up for a while! Happy Stitching 🪡🧵❤️

[@JillybeanL66]

Your 50/50 is going so well, you have started and finished so much all ready, a true inspiration, can’t wait to see your remaining starts. Happy Stitching

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Aww thank you so much! I'm loving doing it and loving telling you all about it too! Thanks for watching xxx

[@elizabethaston4434]

Really enjoyed seeing all your progress and projects. Some amazing pieces and beautiful stitching. Happy stitching 😊❤

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you so much Elizabeth! Have really enjoyed it. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@angelchadwell6656]

Thanks so much for the mid-year new start progress video! So, sooo good! Beautiful stitching!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you sooo much and thanks for watching! Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@terriaskham264]

Thanks for the "shoutout" when you showed your Light progress! Really enjoyed this mid year recap on your 50 starts. You are such an inspiration!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Awww thank you so much Terri - that is so lovely of you to say. I am loving this challenge and all the wonderful friends connecting and joining with us. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡❤️

[@LostInStitches]

Hi Sally! Wonderful progress on your 50 starts!! Thank you so much for your kind words❤ i have really missed you all

[@flossysewsandgrows]

We've missed you too! So glad you are back 😘😘😘😘

[@jackietrembley9827]

Hi! I’m new to your channel and I really enjoyed your 50 starts WIP parade! I turned 60 this year so I’m trying to do 60 new starts, but I’m not even to 30, so it’s questionable whether I’ll make it. Either way, I’m having fun and that’s the point, right? I enjoyed seeing the variety of projects you’re working on..

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Welcome! Lovely to have you here. You are right - it's all about it being fun and not a chore. We still have 5 months of this year left though so that's nearly half of it so I bet you do better than you think. Enjoy it and happy stitching 🧵🪡❤️🥳🎂

[@TheStitchingOwl]

A weekend of nothing but stitching sounds like the perfect cure for illness. I am so glad you are feeling better Sally. 🧵🪡🌞

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thank you! And now we have some sunshine in Wales so all is good with the world!! Happy Stitching 🪡🧵❤️

[@maryannjohnson5410]

Thanks for the progress video! You are doing so well and have finished so much. When you made your plans for what to start did you have an idea in mind that on how many of them would be small, medium, large sizes? Have fun at the Big Stitch. Someone I met at JacobPalooza last year is going to be there. She lives in California but is going to the UK for vacation soon. So don't be surprised if someone introduces herself to you and gives you a hug from me.

[@flossysewsandgrows]

Thanks for watching Maryann! I did do a rough plan for the year and it was just what I wanted to stitch most rather than a firm plan of so many large/med/small etc.. It has really changed lately as I have been drawn into SAL's or been forced to do a new chart (forced by whom I'm not sure 🤔🤣🤣) I can't wait to meet your friend at The Big Stitch and looking forward to a hug from you!! Happy Stitching xxx

[@nerdystitcher]

[@flossysewsandgrows]

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