Flosstube Extra: WIP Parade 2023

All fabric is from Zweigart unless otherwise noted
From the 2022 WIPn Parade:
1. Pastel Reflections byBarbara and Cheryl (oop) stitched on 18 count aida
2. Multi Colored Sampler from HappyMoodPoint on Etsy. Stitched on 16 count Ice by ToDyeForFabrics also on Etsy
3. Mini You Can Leave Your Hat On Art by Sandra Santara charted by Heaven and Earth Designs. Stitched on 18 count aida
4. Mulan from ZannaCrossStitch on Etsy stitched on 18 count aida
5. European City from the Etsy shop ProvitrulyaHandmade stitched on 18 count aida I dyed myself
6. Alice and Snow White art by Jasmine Beckett Griffith charted by Heaven and Earth Designs. Stitched on 16 count Platinum aida
7. October by Paula Vaughan from the book A Quilt For All Seasons (oop) stitched on 18 count Barnwood by Picture this Plus
UFOs
1. Alluring Amaryllis from the book Donna Kooler’s Flowers stitched on 18 count fabric by Picture this Plus, color name unknown
2. Peacock Daisy (OOP) was a freebie by Heaven and Earth Designs
3. Mini Bitter Half Art by John Shannon charted by Heaven and Earth Designs
4. Rainbow Feather Unicorn charted by UnconventionalXStitch
Remaining Projects Still in Progress:
1. Four Seasons by Dome/Soda Stitch. Stitched on 16 count aida I dyed myself currently at 34.61%
2. John Lennon art by Jim Warren charted by Heaven and Earth Designs stitched on 18 count aida currently at 6.80%
3. 1_for_Sorrow art by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law stitched on 20 count evenweave currently at 8.71%
4. Grackles art by Omar Rayyan charted by Heaven and Earth Designs stitched on 20 count aida currently at 9.89%
5. A Promise of Tomorrow art by Shawna Erbeck charted by Thread Geeks. Stitched on 20 count evenweave currently at 13.32%
6. Masquerade art by Christopher Lovell charted by UnconventionalXStitch stitched on 20 count aida I dyed myself currently at 3.85%
New Starts
1. Advent Calender design by CutePatternsbyMaria on Etsy. Stitched on Picture this Plus 18 count aida
2. Mid Summer’s Eve art by Jennifer Taylor charted by Contemporary Cross stitched on 20 count aida currently at 5.99%
3. Stone Expression art by Giuseppe Miconi charted by StitchingMoonDesigns on Etsy. Stitched o 20 count Evenweave. Currently at 8.76%
4. Weaver’s Tapestry free design which can be found at magicalquilts.blogspot.com stitched on 18 count Skopelos aida from TheSewingShop.ca
5. Night Fairy by Lanarte. Stitched on 16 count aida, (unknown brand) in the color Antique White
6. Resistance is Futile by Long Dog Samplers.. Aida is 20 count Aquarius by Colour and Cotton floss is a special edition from HandDyedbyRolanda on Etsy
7. Beetle Pop art by LuxNovaStudio charted by UnconventionalXStitch stitched on 18 count aida by Design Works I dyed myself. Currently at 5.52%
8. Strength art by Nicolee Payne charted by UnconventionalXStitch Stitched on 18 count very light Pewter aida currently at 14.01%

[@ellenr2512]

So excited to see you pop up today! Your videos and cross stitch FEED my soul⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love Megan “Stitching MOON” and follow her too. 💖💖💖💖💖 It must be a full MOON 😊

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Hi Ellen, yes, Megan is lovely. Take care

[@alexandramerrett1623]

I love the way your projects are so different to everything else on Flosstube. But you sure do sign up for plenty of background! I’m looking forward to seeing Grackles coming along over the next year. Meanwhile, thanks for your channel - I appreciate all the work you put into it. 🙏

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Alexandra, backgrounds are my nemesis. I’ve decided they are there to prevent me from overfilling my home with cross stitch finishes. Grackles should be a frequent highlight in next year’s stitching. Thank you and take care.

[@coras2375]

I love your flosstube. Great projects. Today I will stitch while watching the Moon

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thank you. I too watch the moon

[@roxannegreen5722]

You just came up in my FEED. I watched, I liked so I subscribed. I love your project’s. I am working on Phoenix by Carolyn Manning. I have it almost finished. I’m at 97.95% done. I love the one with the horse and the MOON behind him. Can’t wait to see you again. Happy stitching 🪡😊

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Hi Roxanne! I love so many of Carolyn Manning's designs but I had to see what Phoenix looked like -gorgeous. I haven't chosen one for myself because I just can't narrow it down to just one. Take care.

[@Mariane_et_ses_passions]

You have some beautiful projects! I am amaze at the amount of stitching you manage to get! I just love stitching moon design ☺️.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thank you, Mariane.

[@beubeuhandcrafts984]

Really enjoyed the wip parade. Great projects. Take care💝

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thank you. Take care, Celina

[@ninahobbysite]

Beautiful finishes. I love to see al your wips. You make really great progress on them. I like that you stitch on different projects than everyone else. Happy stitching and a great weekend.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

I appreciate that, Nina. I started my channel when I realized I didn't see others stitching what i was. I thought I could introduce some artists that didn't get a lot of notice.

[@paulastevens6335]

I really enjoyed your wip parade! Your stitching moon design is beautiful.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thank you!

[@cathyhowell6829]

I have put away my hummingbird feeders and will soon begin to FEED the winter birds. I discovered you today and thoroughly enjoyed watching. The Harvest Moon was beautiful this year.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Hi Cathy! Get those suet cages out. Take care.

[@mrsbobbinlacer]

Thank you for the video. I love your different pieces and finishes. We used to feed a herd of deer this time of year and take pictures when the moon was full. Their eyes always showed a bright yellow from the flash bulb on the camera. They came to eat all the fruit we did not get cleaned up or canned during the year.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Great story about your deer. We had a herd that was so tame we couldn't chase them off no matter what we did. They loved our gardens as well.

[@kristinalothman295]

I love the moon designs.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

I’m glad

[@Feeney1961]

You have some beautiful projects especially the stitching moon designs

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thank you, I adore Megan's designs.

[@stitchingbytheriver8666]

Enjoyed seeing all your wips.Starting some christmas ornament stitching today but I need to go FEED my cat now. Take care and happy stitching.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

You know i really haven't felt the call to work on ornaments yet this year, although I did start the advent calender and the reindeer sack. Can't neglect the cat. 😉 take care.

[@sarahlcc8365]

Wonderful wip parade. You have so many beautiful pieces. I was working on Lady of the Rhine by Chris Ortega from HAED while I watched. It will be a gift for my husband when it's done.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Sarah, I have a family heirloom paint of the Ruins of the Rhine so I was intrigued enough I had to go look up Lady of the Rhine. She's gorgeous! How far into her are you?

[@karenrobinson921]

Feed chart is cute.I love a moon. Moon is a good keyword ❤

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thank you

[@sandraf6033]

Loved spending time with you. Wish we could be real life friends. Your projects are fabulous. I was decorating a birthday cake with marzipan bees while watching your video. And cleaning my kitchen. Take care. :) I can’t see the Moon at the moment.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Sandra, I would love to meet you. Reading about your cake is making my mouth water. Take care

[@e_craftingincolorado]

Happy 3 year anniversary!!! I loved seeing your progress

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thanks, Elisa! I just started watching your latest video and realized you had your 2 year anniversary, so happy anniversary to you as well. I’ve got to sit down and watch the rest of your video, maybe this afternoon.

[@mystitchingplace]

I have watched meghan over on stitching moon for while now- glad to see you supporting her!

[@thekeystonestitcher]

I do enjoy Megan's videos. Take care

[@charmainebutler5669]

Great WIP parade. So many finishes and so much work one all your projects in just 1 year. I can’t wait for your year in review. I would love to check out Megan’s shop stitching MOON.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Charmaine, I am sure if you love full coverage you will find something you like in Megan’s shop. Take care.

[@frida5986]

Happy Floss-aversary! Love the progress. I also have Grackles, but I think I have the mini version. I'll have to check how it looks on patter keeper before I start. Thanks for the warning 😊 I am working on Make a Wish while I watch

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Not sure which Make a Wish you are working on but each are all lovely. I never looked at the mini of Grackles I loved it do much i wanted it to make a statement on my walls that had high ceilings. Take care, Frida.

[@stitchingmoon]

Finally catching up! Thank you again for your support 🤗 Darn, I have the mini bitter half chart, too. Not that I’ll need to worry about it any time soon 😂

[@thekeystonestitcher]

You are welcome, Meghan. As for mini Bitter Half, put it in pattern keeper and see what you think

[@stitchingmoon]

@@thekeystonestitcher I thought I saw someone on Facebook a while back stitching it and it looked fine. But I’ll check before I start 👍

[@anissyab2063]

i have just found your channel and after two vids i had to subscribe! i really love your content so far! ive watched one other video and im just enjoying watching your WIP projects! theyre so lovelyyy!!!

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thank you. I'm thrilled you enjoyed seeing what I am working on.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Anissya, can you reply with just moon.

[@anissyab2063]

@@thekeystonestitcher MOON.

[@Nancyw823]

Happy 3rd Anniversary. If you want to make great sourdough bread, you need to feed your starter accurately. I admire your long nails. Your stitching is beautiful

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thanks for the sourdough tip, Nancy. 😉 the nails are a blessing, they rarely break so I could grow them really long. Mostly interim them when using keypads become difficult to use. Take care

[@danasimmons8597]

I love The Reindeer Feed. I feed the birds, err, squirrels.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Oh isn't that the truth. Good thing squirrels are cute too

[@lindafowler1738]

The peacock flower was also a digital panel for quilting. I did one that was a peachey pink color and I quilted it with a feather pattern in each leaf. My daughter claimed it at it hangs in her apartment

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Linda, as a quilt I would have loved to make that. Im sure your daughter will cherish her quilt. I'm sure it is gorgeous!

[@lynncordova8169]

😅I watch Meghan at Stitching Moon. Her piece withers the big red hotel is beautiful. Your Happy Mood Point piece is so pretty. I love One for sorrow, also.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Lynn, I love that red home too, maybe you'll get the chance to stitch it and just maybe I will join you. Like I need another large full coverage😉 I wish 1 for Sorrow was more fun to stitch because it really is one of my favorites.

[@susantaylor530]

I love Meghan’s designs and her Stitching MOON shop. I enjoy your videos and that you have your own style instead of following the crowd.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Susan, Megan’s designs are unique which is what draws me to her pieces. As for following the crowd even as a kid I wanted to be different and am still that way today. I’ve got a bit of a rebellious nature.

[@karladenton5034]

I love almost everything you are stitching on (and can agree to disagree on Beetlepop LOL). You know that Grackles is my fav, but Strength is certainly coming in a close second! I was working on the 'bone' fill in on my Sugar Skull full coverage while watching you. I was hoping to have it done to gift yesterday, but still have the eyes and a bit of the upper forehead left to do. I only work on one full coverage at a time (and one not counted thread and a couple of samplers or smalls). I usually have just four or five projects in my rotation. But after I retire next spring, all bets are off LOL.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Karla, I can't wait to hear what you get up to once you retire. Don't worry about Beetle Pop, I knew it would be a piece that was either lived or down right hated, no Ian between with that one. I am surprised how popular Grackles is though. Hope your sugar skull will be finished soon. Take care.

[@amyswihart7283]

Love to see your wips. I started an Aimee Stewart bookshelf mini version and the details were not there at all. I purchased the regular size max colors and while I love the detail the confetti is crazy! I now wish I would have tried the regular size regular colors. Next time. It seems to be a trial and error process. I hadn't heard of stitching moon, but am looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Oh boy, I feel for you, Amy as fir max colors I know myself well enough to know i would never worked in it. How far into the bookshelf are you?

[@amyswihart7283]

I've completed four and a half pages. I am cropping it, so about 10 pages to go! It is a 5 year project at least. But it does look nice :)

[@Chrissie1609]

Always good to see you pop up in my feed. You've been very productive and I've been enjoying watching your Stitching Moon project come to life. Megan had mentioned she has a couple more of the artists patterns in the wings but with a new bub, they may be a little way off.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

You should check out her shop, she charted another two before Lukas' birth. I think she jas 5 total now my Mr. Miconi. I know there are 2 now ones because I want the one called Framing when I finish the one I'm working on. Take care

[@anissyab2063]

I was working on Vintage Rose and Lilly . A pattern off from Etsy by CrossstitchTR.

[@thekeystonestitcher]

That's gorgeous. I have a couple from that shop too.

[@caseystitches181]

Lots of great progress! Moon

[@thekeystonestitcher]

Thank you.