FlossTube 121 Show Notes

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/uHZQsDRXMNA

Stars Shine Brightest
Design by KEB Studio Creations
https://kebstudiocreations.gumroad.com/l/gnvli
Stitched on 16-count Picture This Plus Phantom Aida

Stitch
Design by KEB Studio Creations
https://kebstudiocreations.gumroad.com/l/vncecy

stitched on 14-count white aida

Basketball
Design by KEB Studio Creations
https://kebstudiocreations.gumroad.com/l/cupat
Stitched on 14-count Antique Brown Perforated Paper (Wichelt)

Unicorn in Captivity
Design by Wild Violet Cross-stitch
stitched on 16-count Picture This Plus Mystic Aida

Leveled Up
design by Quaternion Creations
stitched on 14-count Blue Blizzard Opalescent Aida

Belle and Chip
Design by Alex Stitches
stitched on 14-count fiddlers light aida

Color Wheel Bouquet
Design by Works by ABC
stitched on mystery evenweave (mushroom 28 count?)

Starlit Snowflake
Design by It's Sew Emma Stitchery
stitched on 16-count opalescent white aida
Color Conversion - Pale: 210, Light: 209, Medium: 208, Dark: 333

Mythical Mare
Design by Needlelot Designs
stitched on 16-count Picture This Plus Aerial Aida

Olaf
Design by Alex Stitches
stitched on 14-count Pllieay Starry Sky Aida

Snow Queen
Design by Max Pigeon/Pigeon Coop Designs in Cross-Stitch in the Forest
stitched on 14-count navy aida

Winter Quakers - Motifs
Design by Rosewood Manor
stitched on 18-count PTP Aerial Aida
using DMC 4250, Sulky 4102

Winter Quakers - Motifs
Design by Rosewood Manor
stitched on 18-count PTP Aerial Aida
using DMC 4240, 4237, 4214, 747

Winter Quakers - Motifs
Design by Rosewood Manor
stitched on 18-count PTP Aerial Aida
using DMC 4211, 4260

Winter Quakers - Motifs
Design by Rosewood Manor
stitched on 14-count Pllieay Starry Sky Aida
using DMC 4515, Sulky 4102 and 4011

Winter Quakers - Motifs
Design by Rosewood Manor
stitched on 14-count hand-dyed aida
using Sulky 4102, 4025, and 4051

Winter Quakers - Motifs
Design by Rosewood Manor
stitched on 14-count Pllieay Starry Sky Aida
using Valdani 12 O521, M58

Spirit of Evergreen Angel
Design by Brooke’s Books 
stitched on 16-count Picture This Plus Crystal Whirlpool Aida
changes: Kreinik 5011 to DMC E699 and 703 blended, Kreinik 5007 to 031 (#8), 3202 to 002 (#4), Mill Hill 00330 to Mill Hill 02023, red french knots to Mill Hill 03049, Eyes - DMC 797

12-31-25 vs. 3-9-26

Rip the Frog
Design by Pix Stitch
stitched on 14-count cream? Aida

12-31-25 vs. 3-9-26

A Stitching Shelf Mini
Design by Heaven and Earth Designs, art by Aimee Stewart
stitched on 25-Count Lugana - Easy Count White - Zweigart, 1 over 1

12-31-25 vs. 3-9-26

Mermaids of the Seasons SAL
Design by Bella Filipina
stitched on 28-count Sapphire evenweave by Be Stitch Me

12-31-25 vs. 3-9-26

Linen and Thread 2023 Mystery Sampler

Design by Fox and Rabbit

https://foxandrabbit.com/product/fox-and-rabbit-designs-2023-mystery-sampler-royal-gardens/
Stitched on 14-count hand-dyed aida using orts

12-31-25 vs. 3-9-26

Visit Pemberley
Design by Country Magic Stitch
stitched on 14-count white aida 

12-31-25 vs. 3-9-26

Killer Whale
Design by The Stitching Studio based on art by Sue Coleman
stitched on 16-count antique white aida

12-31-25 vs. 3-9-26

Earthdancer
Design by Butternut Road
stitched on 28-count desert sand linen

12-31-25 vs. 3-6-26

Shoutouts:

Bella Filipina
https://www.instagram.com/bellafilipinadesigns/

Alex Stitches
https://www.alexstitches.com/

Be Stitch Me
https://www.bestitchme.com/

HAED
https://heavenandearthdesigns.com/

Fox and Rabbit
https://foxandrabbit.com/

PIX Stitch
https://linktr.ee/pixstitch

Works by ABC
https://www.worksbyabc.com/

It's Sew Emma
https://www.itssewemma.com/

Country Magic Stitch

http://countrymagicstitch.com/

NeedleLot Designs

https://www.needlelotdesigns.com/

Pigeon Coop Designs

https://www.pigeoncoopdesigns.com/

A New Creation Studio

https://www.anewcreationstudio.com/

Wild Violet Cross-Stitch

https://www.wildviolet.co/

Mama Witch Xstitch

https://www.patreon.com/c/u84004129/home

https://mamawitchxstitch.gumroad.com/

Wild Fox Stitchery
https://www.youtube.com/@wildfoxstitchery

Stitching by the Shore
https://www.youtube.com/@stitchingbytheshore

Quaternion Creations

https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuaternionCreations

Uplift Stitches

https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftStitches

The 614 Stitcher

https://www.youtube.com/@the614stitcher

A Dutch Stitcher

https://www.youtube.com/@adutchstitcher

Stitching Jules Design
https://stitchingjulesdesign.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@StitchingJulesDesign

Music by Ben Sound, "Once Again"

Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos

License code: 2MRK6VGZDTEQ21JU

Artist: Benjamin Tissot

Contact Info:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kebstudiocreations/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KEBstudioCreations/
Etsy Shop: https://kebstudiocreations.etsy.com/
Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/kebstudiocreations
Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/KEBstudio/shop
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Stitch-Gifts-Journal-Karen-Bowen/dp/B08KH3T68W/
Email: kebstudiocreations@gmail.com
Distributor: https://www.icgcrafts.com/keb-studio-creations-mrl-m173.aspx?k2=f1
Goodreads: goodreads.com/karen_bowen
Karen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keb_studio_creations
Jason TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jarl_jason?

Stitch Pattern

I designed and stitched this pattern years ago. I got the inspiration for it from the Mario t-shirt Katie (Katydid Stitches/Crafty Peacock Stitchery) wore in her FlossTube episode 9 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkpY7iErK4o).

I chose to use DMC Etoile floss for the pattern. Some of the colors ended up not having the contrast I would have liked, so I have listed alternate options in the pattern. I planned to use this pattern as a freebie for newsletter subscribers, but I never got the newsletter up and going. 

As I prepared for ways to celebrate 10 years since I released my first patterns in March 2016 (owl bookmarks), I decided to release this as a freebie for everyone. When I pulled up the pattern that I had put together, I saw that the copyright date on it was 2023. I also realized that not all the finishing tutorials I listed were still available, so I updated the pattern. 

You can download this free pattern here: https://kebstudiocreations.gumroad.com/l/vncecy

Lazy Daisy

When I stitched the pattern, I used a lazy daisy stitch for the eye of the needle. Here is a tutorial that shows how to do a lazy daisy stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo5Le1uiZY4. There are many other tutorials available as well. 

Fully Finishing

When I did the fully finishing, I used tutorials from Carolyn Mazzeo and Vonna Pfeiffer. 

You can find the Carolyn Mazzeo Tutorial here: https://youtu.be/GKH6_1pTits?si=E3xQaZcAWdNrsLkh

And here is a link to a tutorial from Helen D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAtMFmCilks&t=1s

You can also see a variety of tutorials on ways to finish cross-stitch projects here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPSkQ_VuPbo_X1QwvhbeCtZ0PFdEGD5Em&si=uJTeNranvUug5Hcx

Stars Shine Brightest

This pattern is available for free here: https://kebstudiocreations.gumroad.com/l/gnvli

About the Pattern

I first designed a version of this pattern as a possibility for a retreat booklet that would be given to participants. For that, it had to fit within certain dimensions. They chose the other option that I offered. Afterwards, I redesigned the pattern. You can see the original design below. This is a message and reminder that brings me hope.

I chose to use DMC Etoile threads, but you could pick any threads you like to stitch this pattern.

Fully Finishing

I considered a few options for fully finishing this piece, particularly making it into a pillow or framing it. When I looked in my stash for a frame, I found a 5"x7" frame that I liked, but it was too big for the piece. I decided to mount the pattern onto scrapbooking paper before framing it, inspired by how the project on the cover of the Spring 2026 issue of Just CrossStitch magazine was fully finished. 

Below is a step-by-step guide to how I fully finished this piece.

Iron, Trim, and Interfacing

I ironed the piece. Then I figured out how much space I wanted around the stitching. 

I used a thread hopper to help me figure out where to cut, then trimmed the excess fabric.

I then cut out some black interfacing and ironed it onto the back of the piece. I tried to leave some space on the sides for removing the outer threads of the fabric. I didn't quite center it correctly, but it still worked okay.

Assembly

I found a piece of scrapbooking paper that I liked for the background. It was a bit small for the frame, so I cut out a piece of solid blue scrapbook paper to put behind it, so it fit the frame. I used double-sided tape to attach them. 

I also used double-sided tape to secure the stitching to the scrapbook paper. 

I put the finished piece in the frame.