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Nostalgic Floss – Kitted-Out 2 cross stitch patterns

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I decided to use up some of my embroidery stash by finding patterns and kitting them out myself. I rather enjoy doing it this way.
Some years back, I inherited several skeins of floss. As I was sorting the floss, I thought there might be some I could use. I noticed something so nostalgic that it made my heart smile. The prices on the floss were 3/10¢, 5¢, 12¢. Ahhh, the good-old-days. 🧵🪡
I looked through my patterns in hopes of finding one I had all the floss required. I found two that I couldn’t choose between, so I kitted them both out.
Two kitted out
Ready to stitch
Waiting for whenever
The stitching mood hits.
🧵🪡
I immediately liked “Snowball Glass by Maria Brovko” cross stitch pattern when I saw it way back in 2020. The big bonus was it was free.
I think “Flower Winter Bird Cross Stich by nathnolu ” is so charming. It was easy to find the pattern for sale.

Now when the mood hits to cross stitch, I’m ready for it. I wonder how long it’ll take me. Years perhaps or sooner. I never know about me.😁

Wishing you all good moods and happy crafting.

 

Well Shucks No Cross Stitch Kit

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I was thinking about doing a new cross stitch project. I have plenty of floss and fabric, so no need to buy a kit.
I figured I’d find a pattern and kit-it-out. I’d have it handy to work on through this year. I planned to start on it tonight…
I found a charming pattern and printed it off. I sat down with my oodles of floss and soon discovered that for all my skeins, I was about 25 colors shy. And, in truth the fabric really needs to be blue instead of white.
Well shucks, no kit today…
Part of the joy of making the kit was using my on-hand supplies. I put my supplies away until I decide if and when I want to place a floss and fabric order and try to kit-it-out again.

Wishing you all success in your 2024 plans.