Flosstube #6 (2024) Mira March, Dragons and Biscornus

Thank you so much for spending time with me today! It means so much to me when I am able to share my stitching journey with you. If you are a returning viewer, thank you for tuning back in. If you are new here, please accept a very warm welcome and I hope you enjoy the episode.

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Books of Days
Sticker books: Antiquarian

New Start:
Newcastle Bouquet Biscornu by Teresa Kogut @TeresaKogut
40ct Platinum Newcastle linen, using called for DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works

WIPS:
MIRA MARCH - Tree of Hope by Mirabilia
32ct Natural Brown Linen by Zweigart using called for DMC, Caron Collection Waterlilies Silks and Mill Hill Beads

8 Biscornu Designs by Modern Folk Embroidery
40ct grey linen using DMC 115

Celestial Dragon by Teresa Wentzler
28ct Christmas Red Jobelan using called for DMC floss, Kreinik blending filament and cord with Mill Hill Beads

SAL #yearofthedragonsal
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WIP that WHEEL
Last months winner: Newcastle Bouquet Biscornu by Teresa Kogut
This months winner: n'Hollandsche Schone anno 1790 (Dutchy Beauty) by Permin of Copenhagen

Community Corner
If you are local to Vancouver/Lower mainland/Fraser Valley, and if you are interested in a stitch meetup or currently belong to a local needler guild, please reach out via email or comment on the video.

Flosstubeversity #2 - Aida Cloth FABRIC SERIES
This month I will be creating a playlist for those wanting to discover what fabric is right for you and your project. This will include videos on: Aida cloth, linen, evenweaves (Lugana and Jobelan), how to get rid of memory winkles and determine whether the selvage edge and its orientation is important in your project.

Retreat: Stitch North October 25-27, 2024 by Evertotes in Ontario Canada, registration is still open!

March 2024 SOCK: new KAL
#ilovebooksandsockknittingkal24
Hosted by @EarthtonesgirlPodcast
March 01- May 01, 2024
Listen to a book and knit a pair of socks! Even better if you allow your story to inspire the colorway of your socks!
My pattern choice: Brioche Lite Shorties by Summer Lee Design Co @summerleedesignco.6471
Needles: size 1/2.25mm
My yarn choice: Pure Wash Sock mini yarn bundle in Fade 2 by Tanis Fiber Arts 85% merino wool/15% nylon @tanisfiberarts1999 and then I added Biscotte Sock Yarn in Chocolate to represent the fig tree @biscotteyarns 85% merino wool/15% nylon
My book choice: The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Completed February Socks
Morning Coffee Socks by Deb Buckingham
Needle: size 1/2.25mm
Yarn by Tansi Fiber Arts (colorway no longer available)

Restart: Swerve Shawl by @obliviousknits
Needle: size 9/5.5mm
Yarn: Drops Baby Alpaca Silk 70% baby alpaca/30% mulberry silk in 7402 in light sea green
Yarn: Schulana Kid-mohair in 520 stormy sea blue, aqua

IF you made it this far - THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!

❤️A.

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[RosieintheRockies]

Your dragon is coming along so quickly and is so beautiful. So are your other stitches. Thank you for sharing; its inspirational!

[karinmonnich]

Love your progress on your wips. Looking forward meeting you and Samantha in person at the StitchNorth retreat in October. Happy stitching!

[stavroulak.]

Very nice video😊 I like a lot how your dragon is turning up. It looks quite impressive 🐉 Enjoy your crafting and I wish you'll feel totally healthy soon 😊 Looking forward to your next video 🧵🪡🧶

[valeriesievenpiper]

Your Dragon is really coming along, and the red is stunning.I'm planning on going to Stitch North in the fall. Not planning extra days, but I will certainly introduce myself. Looking forward to it

[lizanderson]

Thank you as always! I love Elif Shafak ... one of my favourite authors :) The socks are a great idea!

[petrabrochner]

OMG ... I am so happy that you and Samantha are going to Stitch North. I am coming as well...all the way from The Czech republic. Best news ever :D Its like meeting a roch stars :D

[theresaclark]

I'm a sock knitter that has many books as well, but try knitting your cuff with a smaller needle.

[anneshaheen]

Have you seen The Lancaster Stitcher's dragon project? Its amazing

Hi Erica, thank you for sharing your projects. I enjoy your videos

[joyadams]

I would definitely be interested in a stitch meetup!

[EmmyRosea]

Such beautiful stitching. I can't believe the progress you've made in your dragon, it's stunning. I'm glad I'm not the only one that puts projects aside for multiple years, usually because they're not working like you'd hoped. I'm pulling a few of those out this year too, it feels good to get them taken care of.

[whattheshark]

love seeing your projects! i live in small town BC and wish there was an online stitchy group i could join!

[pattysmith]

Have fun at your retreat, I live in the interior of BC and I am going to Edmonton in June for the Stitch and Stash retreat for the second time. I am also interested in the Banff retreat in September so I am may attend that one next year. Happy crafting Patty

[annryan]

I'm always in awe of just how much you seem to accomplish each month!
I envy you the stitching retreats & would love to catch up - but sadly it's a bit too far for me in New Zealand!

[nicolec]

I hope you feel better soon Arica. I wouldn't worry about the shawl too much. Once you block it, it will all come out right.

[jocelynemaurice]

Hi Erica, the stitch north second week is from April 26 until 28. I will be going, see you there

[donnaarroyo]

Can you tell me the name of the tall plant behind you?

[cinmaticstitches]

Oh I LOVE Paper-Ya. That's one of my favourite stores ever 😍 Your stitching is gorgeous as always.

And I would definitely be interested in a stitching meetup. I live in Vancouver proper (Mount Pleasant neighbourhood). I could also travel into the tri-cities for meetups!

[karenbalston]

Hi Erica I really enjoy your videos I would be interested in a stitch meet up I don’t know of any groups on the lower mainland!

[AlyreneeCST]

I just started the Tree of Hope. Yours is gorgeous.