FlossTube #26 - Deadly stitches, cute critters and beading with a deadline!

I LOVE how much variety I have in my cross stitching and can't wait to share it all with you, from sea creatures to nebulas to fancy ladies and so much more!
Place your bets on whether I will ever get a finish and will I finish my mermaid beading in time for the framer?!
You know there's going to be new stash and yup, more gorgeous fabric!
Chapters:
00:00 Start
03:06 Chromatic Dragon
04:53 Rossa
06:36 Wonders of the JWST SAL
08:56 The Sorceress
10:52 Deadly Aquarium SAL
13:30 Arctic Animals SAL
15:28 Frog
20:25 New stash
25:32 Stitching plans
29:56 AOB/life updates
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  • @therunnerstitcher
    @therunnerstitcher24 күн бұрын

    Great update as always! Personally I do miss actually seeing the stitches on the camera instead of pictures, but that's just me! Amazing progress as always. Sorceress is looking great! :). Happy stitching!

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Thanks Andrew 😊 Sorceress is progressing really well and I'm loving every stitch 😄 That was my worry with the new format that it would feel somehow less 'personal' and there's something more tangible about seeing the actual stitching, but I think I'll give it a go for at least 1 or 2 more episodes before I decide.

  • @CatsAreTheBestPeople-mm1fo
    @CatsAreTheBestPeople-mm1fo24 күн бұрын

    Hey Kat. Absolutely two thumbs up for the new way of presenting the progress of your projects. 👍👍 It makes it very clear and easy to see (I like that you include arrows, too 😁). You put so much time and effort into your videos, so thank you. And only you would be so concerned about the welfare of your new stash, that one piece of fabric shouldn't travel alone! 🤣

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much, it's great to have your feedback on the new format...maybe not quite as easy for me as I thought once I decided to faff about inserting arrows but I did feel they were worth it! I'm definitely building up a long list of fairly spurious 'reasons I just had to buy more new stash' 😂

  • @margie6534
    @margie653424 күн бұрын

    I really like your new format. Beautiful projects!

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you, that's great to know 😄

  • @KelleysQuiltsandCruises
    @KelleysQuiltsandCruises24 күн бұрын

    Hello Cat and stitchers. Good idea to use the photos. I got talked into doing "Stitch the Summer Olympics" so I dug out my old UFOs and figured out what do for each day's prompt. I've got little stuff that I've started alongside quilting - ornaments and such. And older bigger UFOs like Winter Queen...from 2002..... Yikes! I've done 2 rough FlossTube videos just so that everyone can see what I have already before I start talking about prompts and my viewers go "Wait, what?" Sorry your weekend away was soggy! I look forward to your next video.

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the photos! I have been trying to avoid the Summer Olympic stitching because I feel I have rather over-committed already 😂 It sounds like a lot of fun though so I hope you enjoy it😄

  • @KelleysQuiltsandCruises

    @KelleysQuiltsandCruises

    22 күн бұрын

    @@catkinandlillie I know that you are pretty busy Cat. I am happy to do the stitch the Olympics because our summer is pretty quiet. I am filming a bit ahead of time so that the videos get uploaded on the prompt date.

  • @jennygranger4519
    @jennygranger451924 күн бұрын

    Thanks for another great video. I love the new format 😊 the ability to zoom in on areas and show your beautiful stitching is great!

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Yay! Thanks so much and it's really helpful to know you enjoyed the new format and that it did achieve what I was hoping with being able to really see the details 😄

  • @HeatherMarieLP
    @HeatherMarieLP23 күн бұрын

    Enjoyed your video! I like the new format too 😊

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    That's fab to hear, thank you 😄

  • @officialmermaidscove1376
    @officialmermaidscove137623 күн бұрын

    Personally I limit myself to one SAL with weekly releases or else I'd never keep up. 😂 I love seeing your fancy ladies! Happy stitching! ❤

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    If only I had your self control 😂 I'm coming to terms with my growing WIP list and SALs that I'm not keeping up with! Spoiler alert...I did finish the walrus though so I am actually up to date with that SAL - yay!!

  • @amywaters9621
    @amywaters962124 күн бұрын

    Thank you for another lovely video, I enjoyed seeing what you have been working on. I'm stitching on the walrus as I'm watching, the 2 releases so far are adorable. I'd love to see a WIP parade.

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    That makes me happy to imagine you stitching the walrus whilst listening to me 😄 I've just seen part 3....sooooo cute!!! I think a WIP parade is going to happen 😄

  • @solstitches
    @solstitches24 күн бұрын

    Lovely video Kat. You are making great progress on all of your WIPS and I enjoyed seeing them although I think I miss the original format. I’m all in for a WIP parade. I love a good WIP parade. Congrats to your lucky giveaway winner. Happy stitching, Margaret

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you, and especially for your thoughts on the format...there is something that is really nice but difficult to define about holding up the actual WIPs! I'm going to keep the new format for a couple more goes and then make a final decision. I think I'm going to go for the WIP parade - yay!!

  • @EsmeraldaL
    @EsmeraldaL20 күн бұрын

    I like the new approach of showing old and new progress

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    17 күн бұрын

    That's great to know, thank you 😄

  • @TalkingDogStitcher
    @TalkingDogStitcher23 күн бұрын

    I was sceptical about the photos when you said that’s what you were doing, but it worked really well! Id be happy with either way in future videos. JOLLY JULY ❤😉 you should definitely do it! And of course who doesn’t love a WIP Parade, you should definitely do one of those too x

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    21 күн бұрын

    I was pretty nervous if the pictures would be a huge mistake but it did turn out well and seems lots of folks liked it so I'll carry on for a few more videos and then decide. Jolly July is on!!!! And yup, WIP parade will be happening too 😄

  • @elizabethaston4434
    @elizabethaston443424 күн бұрын

    Enjoyed your video, as always. Loving the new format. Some great progress Happy stitching

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Great, thank you 😄 I'm delighted to know you enjoyed the new format!

  • @kathyshahin402
    @kathyshahin40224 күн бұрын

    Love seeing all your progress! I like the new format, agree though with another comment that I like seeing the stitches, maybe can do a close up on picture. Would love to see a WIP parade. As always, love your videos and hearing you chat about your life😊

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your lovely comment and your thoughts on the new format 😄 I'm pretty sure I'm going to go for a WIP parade now - yay!!

  • @Cali_Jeni
    @Cali_Jeni22 күн бұрын

    I finally broke down and got the Deadly Aquarium and all the materials. I’m so excited to start but not ready yet. Love the updates and that project bag!! Yes yes yes to the WIP Parade!! There can never be too many!❤😮😊

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    21 күн бұрын

    Yay!!!! I'm so excited for you to stitch the Deadly Aquarium and sure you won't regret it 😄 Exhibit 7 is another awesome one so I'm hoping to make some progress on Sunday...on exhibit 5 😂 It's good to hear you're up for the WIP parade because I'm definitely going to do it!!

  • @Cali_Jeni

    @Cali_Jeni

    21 күн бұрын

    @@catkinandlillie I’m excited too!! I will be keeping my eye out for the WIP Parade!! 😁

  • @elizabethkrafnick5466
    @elizabethkrafnick546624 күн бұрын

    I’m starting Halloween SAL too!

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Woohoo!! It's so fun and I'm loving it already 😄

  • @designsetdiamants1868
    @designsetdiamants186813 күн бұрын

    Hi Kat! Je viens de découvrir ta chaîne et j’ai adoré ce que tu nous présentes! Le dragon va être une splendeur! J’ai adoré ta sorcière ainsi que ta Rossa! Je devrais commencer ma Cordélia d’ici la fin de l’année. Merci ma belle et à bientôt! Salutations du Québec!💜💜💜

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    13 күн бұрын

    Hello and welcome! It's lovely to have you here and to know you are enjoying my stitching 😄 I love Cordelia; such a beautiful design 😍 I hope you have a fabulous time stitching her 🪡😄🩷

  • @Dianne-ny9rn
    @Dianne-ny9rn20 күн бұрын

    In also like the new format…good to see your stitching closer up. My goodness, you’re an ambitious stitcher … soooo many wips Can’t wait to see how you organized your fabrics. As always, love your videos & now you’re so close to 6,000 subscribers… yea‼ wish we were getting some rain..it’s currently 101 in north Texas 🥵

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    17 күн бұрын

    Thanks Dianne, and I'm glad you enjoyed the new format 😄 Ambitious is one word for it...😂 I've just filmed my WIP parade and had more than I thought 😬 You are right...I am very close to my next subscriber milestone which is amazing to me and I am so grateful for you and all my other lovely subscribers 😊

  • @SewNiciVee
    @SewNiciVee23 күн бұрын

    Good to catch up ☺ I love the new format although I wonder if we lose some of the magic of the fabric colour with the still but I love the size of the new images and your arrows. Whatever is better for you really, I will enjoy your content whichever way. ☺

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😊 I had wondered the same thing about using photos instead of actual WIPs. I know I can get pretty good colour representation on the photos otherwise I definitely wouldn't do it, but it's still not quite the same. I'll do a few more with the new format and then decide. I'm glad you are still enjoying it anyway 😄

  • @helendacey4086
    @helendacey408624 күн бұрын

    Another great video, can't believe I won!! Thank you so much came at a very good time ❤....Would love to see a WIP Parade, I bought PFC Chromatic Dragon because of you 😂 so this could get dangerous😂

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Congrats again!! I'm glad to hear you're up for a WIP parade even if it ends up being a bit enabling 😂😄

  • @sunnykat2762
    @sunnykat276224 күн бұрын

    😂yes a returning sub I wouldn’t miss it. Working on Magic Lamp while watching 😊

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    23 күн бұрын

    Oooh, I really love that design...soooo pretty 🩷

  • @sunnykat2762

    @sunnykat2762

    21 күн бұрын

    @@catkinandlillie thank you 😊 I love so many of your wips. I love how you are doing Dr Tim’s telescope 🔭 project. I would run into the same issue with the dark fabric (which I love).

  • @KnitStitchCorner
    @KnitStitchCorner20 күн бұрын

    Hi Kat I am new to your channel 😊 your projects are fabulous not sure I will meet this level of stitching there is allot of detail in larger pieces. How can we keep focused on the finish. thanks for sharing 😊

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    17 күн бұрын

    Hello and welcome! So fab to have you here and that you are enjoying my projects 😄 I do seem to have quite a few larger projects right now...some smaller ones might be a good plan as that's a great motivator for finishes! I am not bothered by longer running projects as long as I have some smaller ones for that finish feeling along the way! I also really love the process of stitching as my chill out and de-stress time so I don't have to be quite so fanatical about finishing.

  • @jojeffrie962
    @jojeffrie96223 күн бұрын

    Like the new format Kat. Close up of the picture i would prefer a bit more, if thats possible. I look forward to the next video. 😊

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed it the new format. I'll definitely see what I can do regarding more close up pictures 😄

  • @utenell3026
    @utenell302619 күн бұрын

    Hi Cat, i want to ask what is your method to stitch full coverage? I want to start my first full coverage project, but i don't know with which method i should do this? Lovely greetings from Germany. Ute 😊

  • @catkinandlillie

    @catkinandlillie

    17 күн бұрын

    Hi Ute! I am not sure my full coverage stitching follows any one particular method but I can say that I don't grid my fabric, and I don't ever really park any threads. I pick a corner to start in (top left or bottom right for me) then work outwards from that corner, aiming to stitch fairly continuously so I pick whatever colour is next to the bit I've just stitched. I prefer not to leave gaps but that isn't really possible for full coverage. I don't do cross country so I never take my thread all that far from where the main body of my stitching is. I certainly don't do colour completion! I hope to make a stitch with me video some time so I can show all this properly!

  • @utenell3026

    @utenell3026

    16 күн бұрын

    Thanks, i want to try this. 😊