Flosstube #6: 2019 Wrap-up, WIP Parade, New 2020 Start!

2019 Finish:
Sunflower – Stamped Cross Stitch Kit from Amazon

WIPs:
Fright Night (Crop) – Artecy (Artwork by Geno Peoples)
Mini Bird Song – Heaven and Earth Designs (Artwork by Tatiana Federova)
Winter Cardinals – Dimensions (kit)
Spirit of Christmas – Lavender & Lace
Horn of Plenty – Just Cross Stitch Sept./Oct. 2012 (Designed by Sharon Pope)
Birds & Berries –Prairie Schooler
Halloween Banner Sampler – Just Cross Stitch Sept./Oct. 2012 (Designed by Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks)
Professor Fizzby’s Wee Beasties Part 5 – Terrance Nolan
Blackwork Square Pattern - Peppermint Purple (Etsy)

January Start:
Millennium – Teresa Wentzler

[ginaballard]

That rabbit hole is a very deep hole indeed, , , but there are so many beautiful patterns out there....ah, , , the black work will call you too !!! happy stitching

[shadowshadow-itqj]

Enjoyed seeing your WIPS, as always.  My favorite is Mini Bird Song - so pretty.

I recycle at least 50% of my trash.  And, reuse plastic bags.  I used to make plarn from them and crochet into reusable grocery totes to sell.  Also, I consolidate most trips, mainly shopping and going to laundromat after work, to conserve fuel.
As a previous poster mentioned, Ginger Gerald is considering starting Millennium this year.  Even if he doesn't, it will be fun to watch your progress.  Looking forward to more of your flosstubes.  You were a real trooper doing this one and hope you feel better!

[Cynthiastitches]

I really like how you go about your stitching. Your projects are awesome. Your new start Teresa Wenzler is so cool! We recycle regularly to help take care of the earth. And you’re right, the time is now! Thanks for sharing!

[kristimartin]

I enjoyed hearing your views about Millennium! Can't wait to see your progress!

[mandysetterfield]

Thank you Anna for taking the time especially when you’re not well. Get better soon! Happy New Year xx

[amyswihart]

I've enjoyed watching your flosstubes this year. I am pretty new to cross stitching also. I plan to continue recycling at work and at home. I also hope to plant some more flowers that add so much beauty to this earth. Happy new year :)

[annettesnyder]

I hope that you are feeling better. I try to take reusable grocery bags to the store. I used to be so good until we moved and now I am trying to get back in the habit. Thanks so much!

[karenjorgen-jensen]

Happy New Year Anna! Loved seeing your wips today, good luck with your stitchy goals. Hope you're feeling a lot better by now. I was sick all through Christmas and was very fed up! I always use a rucksack and cloth bags for grocery shopping, and recycle all the household waste. Don't drive a car either.

[melpatton]

Hi hun. lovely projects and stitching. I work 20 miles away from home and I car share to save our planet. I also reuse wherever I can. I take my reusable bags to the supermarket. take care. have a great week and catch u again soon. xxx

[SK-stitch]

Hello Anna. Happy New Year. I'm glad to see, that I'm not the only one who started TW Millenium. I started on the Portal😍. Your fabric choice is fantastic. In terms of saving our planet you are right, we need to take action. I separate of course and I'm doing my best to save water when I'm taking shower. Take care and looking forward to see your progress.

[carlenehall]

🤗Happy New Year Anna! Enjoyed seeing all your projects.

[tonispywriter]

Great WIP parade! 💛 your projects!

We recycle most all our plastic and always return our plastic bags to the grocery store or give them to a local store who re-uses them.

[Queenstreetcrochet]

I love all your wips, Anna. I’ve yet to do a TW... it intimidates me with all the blended threads she charts. One of these days lol
I love to upcycle lots of things. I’ve started making fabric quilt tops from old clothes and last year we started recycling cans. Unfortunately, recycling is not a big thing where I am and it’s not really enforced but I wanted to make my little attempt to help where I can. Happy New Year!

[MyStitchyHome]

Hi, Anna. So good to see your lovely smile again. Happy New Year!
* We recycle plastics and cardboard already. Starting this year, to further reduce our impact on the earth, we will also recycle glass and magazines. They take a little more work, but I am determined!
* I look forward to seeing how you make your project bag with your cross stitch. That is very much something I want to do too. I visit thrift stores now and am always on the look out for stitching, with the thought that it could become part of a project bag. Will you put your stitching behind clear vinyl or leave it exposed? I am concerned about the threads rubbing or catching on things, so I am going to try putting vinyl over mine, and Pellon fusible Shapeflex on the back, and cotton lining behind that. Hopefully, the stitching can still "breathe", but will be protected.
* Happy stitching and I hope you feel all better SOON! -- Becca with My Stitchy Home

[clotheslinecraftscaroline]

Some beautiful projects, I hope you are feeling better. Looking forward to seeing what you stitch on over the next little while. I am trying to get better at recycling and always use reusable bags. Happy new year. Xxx

[lindaklinedinst]

I love watching your Videos. Your Projects are so beautiful. My favorite one is The Millenium. I have this pattern but I have not done it yet.

I am just like you are - I stitch on what I want when I want to. I belong to some Face Book Stitching Groups but I still only stitch on what I want.

I recycle what I can. In my area we have Recycle Pick Up every other Thursday so I always put out my Recycle Bin and they pick up all of my Recycle Stuff.

Looking Forward to your next Floss Tube Video.

Happy Stitching ❤️

[queenofthecrop-stitcher]

Lovely WIPs! Looking forward to seeing them grow in the upcoming year. We use bottled water since our tap water smells terribly of bleach and tastes about as bad. So we are looking into a good filter system so we do not need to keep getting the plastic bottles.

[adelaidestitcher]

Hi Anna :) this year I'm partaking in 'Stitch from Stash' (group on FB) and really focusing on not buying/consuming more than I need with cross stitch. So this cuts down on the consumerism side of environmental impact, as well the impact that all the transport can have with the delivery aspect (petrol etc)

[penningtonterrace]

We are teaching our two toddlers to care for the earth. Don’t waste water, always recycle, avoid products with packaging - so much!!! So much if Australia is on fire right now. Climate change is at the front of our minds!
Love your projects Anna and love your Millennium project! I’m going to look at the chart and see if it’s something I’d like to stitch. I’ve never stitched a Wentzler. Hope you feel better soon. Happy New Tear!

[kkreationskrafts]

Happy New Year! I love all your projects! This may sound small... but I go get coffee pretty much every day... I now take a reusable cup instead of getting a paper one every day. It takes more work on my part to wash it daily... but Its the little things i think. Happy stitching!