Flosstube #15 : Happy Little Finishes

Uplift Stitches is a place where we share our love of cross stitching, board games, and all the things that make our hearts happy!

00:00 Introduction and Life Update
09:48 Fully Finished Projects
26:43 Finished Projects
33:48 Works in Progress
44:25 Purchases
52:06 Plans
1:06:10 Board Games

- - - Fully Finished Projects - - -
Rudolph and Friends by With Thy Needle and Thread / stitched with mostly called-for threads 2over2 on 32ct Cleveland Winter Sky

I Believe in Christmas by Annie Beez Folk Art / stitched with called-for threads 2over2 on 28ct Slate by Fabrics by Stephanie

Basketful of Wintertime by With Thy Needle and Thread / stitched with assorted threads 2over2 on 28ct Friendship Greene by Fabrics by Stephanie

Autumn Doodles by Heart in Hand / stitched with called-for threads 1over1 on 18ct Rustico Oatmeal Aida by Zweigart

Spooky Welcome by Stoney Creek / stitched with Anchor Black thread 1over1 on 18ct Moonglow by Picture This Plus

Hiking Squirrel by The Blue Flower / stitched with called-for threads 1over1 on 18ct Wild Mint by Atomic Ranch Fabrics

Northern Snowman by Jim Shore/Mill Hill / stitched with kit-provided materials

Santa’s Treats by Mill Hill / stitched with kit-provided materials

Garden Magic by Flossy Fox Shop / stitched with called-for threads 1over2 on 36ct Periwinkle by Colour&Cotton

Rowdy Jay from Cross-Stitch in the Forest by Max Pidgeon / stitched with called-for threads 1over2 on a 43ct mystery linen

Halloween Freebie from Tiny Modernist / stitched with called-for threads 1over2 on 36ct Limited Edition fabric by Colour&Cotton

Autumn Quaker by Primrose Cottage Stitches / stitched with assorted Colour&Cotton threads 1over2 on a 43ct mystery linen

Spook-Tacular Party by Counting Puddles / stitched with called-for threads 2over2 on 28ct Slate by Fabrics by Stephanie

LEGO 40570 Halloween Cat & Mouse

LEGO 40497 Halloween Owl

- - - Finished Projects - - -
Oh Joyous Day by Blackbird Designs / stitched with called-for threads 2over2 on 28ct Wren by Picture This Plus

Halloween Tiny Town by Heart in Hand / stitched with assorted Colour&Cotton threads 1over2 on 36ct Mushroom Light Mocha by Needle Bling Designs

Seasonal Courier: Blackbird’s Autumn by Robin Pickens / stitched with called-for threads 2over2 on Friendship Greene by Fabrics by Stephanie

- - - Works in Progress - - -
Festive Frosted Pumpkin Cottage by The Witchy Stitcher / stitched with called-for threads 1over1 on 20ct Desert Night by Atomic Ranch Fabrics

Sleepy Hollow by Hello From Liz Mathews / stitched with called-for DMC threads 1over2 on 32ct Cleveland Winter Sky by Laura’s Fabrics

Upon A Star from Cross-Stitch in the Forest by Max Pidgeon / stitched with called-for threads 1over1 on 22ct Black Aida by Zweigart

Lighthouse by White Raven Patterns / stitched with called-for threads 1over1 on 20ct Antique White aida by Zweigart

Forest Fairytale SAL by Quaternion Creations / stitched with Colour&Cotton threads 1over1 on 20ct California Sage by Live&DyeLA

- - - Plans - - -
Fall in the Round by JBW Designs
63 USA National Parks
Put A Bird on it by Modern Folk Embroidery
Freak for the Beak by Boomerang Stitches
Feels Like Fall by With Thy Needle and Thread
Birds in the Round by JBW Designs
Flights of Fancy Italian 1801 by JBW Designs
Quaker Birds by Mindful Needle
Cuckoo Bird Sampler by Heart in Hand
Winter Rose Manor Small by With Thy Needle and Thread
Birds of Quaker by Rosewood Manor
The Last Ripe Berries (Loose Feathers For the Birds #9) by Blackbird Designs
Bluebirds of Happiness by JBW Designs
Snow Magical by With Thy Needle and Thread
And A Forest Grew by Rosewood Manor

- - - Board Games - - -
Sagrada Artisans : designed by Adrian Adamescu and Daryl Andrews, artwork by Peter Wocken – published by Floodgate Games

Kingdomino : designed by Bruno Cathala, artwork by Cyril Bouquet, Pauline Detraz and hervine Galliou – published by Blue Orange

Dice Miner : designed by Joshua DeBonis and Nikola Risteski, artwork by Lil Chan and Grzegorz Pedrycz – published by Atlas Games

Pirates of Maracaibo : designed by Ralph Bienert, Ryan Hendrickson and Alexander Pfister, artwork by Christian Flore and Odysseas Stamoglou – published by DLP Games

- - - Quilt behind us was made by Melanie in 2023 – Fat Quarter Hourglass Remix Quilt video tutorial series by ElizabethAnnCanStitch using fabric from the Stitch line by Lori Holt

You can find Melanie on Instagram at UpliftStitches

Michael is wearing a shirt from Woot Shirt called "Hot Tea"

- - - intro and outtro music : Gold by Rob Simonsen

[bethanyrutta]

So many fun stitches!! I love alll the bird plans and wips!! 😊

[jenniferbrooks]

My first time seeing you, you’re an adorable couple! Enjoyed your video.

[booksandthemoon]

Okay, but may I just say- one of the best t-shirts ever?! Enjoyed seeing all your many (many!) finishes, and so many lovely projects. Cheers.

[SALex_stitches]

So many wonderful finishes and WIPs 😍😍 Love it! It was great spending some time with you 😊

[loftymakes]

I especially love your Brenda Garvais and Pigeon Coop finishes, I really need to work on my finishing and empty my box of finishes. I also have Freak For The Beak to start too, must finish Bird Herd first though! 💗

[nityaviswanath]

Hi Melanie and Michael! Your finishes are fantastic! My faves are that Primrose Cottage Autumn Quaker and that Stoney Creek Halloween finish. A visit to Colour and Cotton is definitely on my list. Btw Michael's tee is awesome! Melanie, I love your Clue adaptation! Our town's historical society did a movie in the cemetery event where they showed Clue outdoors, it was so fun. And the game is a family fave. Wow, Birds of Quaker is beautiful! You all usually enable me at least once during your videos 😂 Love you guys!

[TheStitchingOwl]

Another happy video with lots of fabulous stitching. 🦉🧵🪡❤️

[angelagardner]

Just want to say you both are amazing ❤ I'm so glad I stumbled upon your video 😊 your projects are beautiful 😊

[ThePajamaStitcher]

I'm new to your channel. I love your wips and finishes! I'm so glad to hear that there are more stitchers near me. I'll have to check out that new quilting shop, since I quilt as well as stitch. I don't know if it's a good thing to find out about a new shop near me. At least not for my wallet 😅. I love how you go through games you play. I love board games and used to play them with my kids when they were at home. We still play games when we get together. Have you ever played Codename? It's a lot of fun. You can play with 2 but it's more fun in teams. I absolutely love your t-shirt! I may have to try finding it in my size somewhere.