Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club - June

It's been a few months and I'm finally getting a chance to share the June box of the Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club!  This is the final box for the 2025 monthly club.  The June project is called Flamingo Floatie, a perfect theme for the summer season!  

The size of the cross stitch pattern is 45w x 56h.  The embroidery design is to be stitched on a 10" square of fabric in a 6" embroidery hoop.  The DMC floss colors are 151, 310, 562, 598, 893, and B5200.  Below is a closer view of the needle minder! 

 

An added bonus to this box is a quilt pattern named Starlight Stitches, sized 52" x 68".  This is another finishing idea for anyone that would like to put all 12 designs together in one project! 

Although the 2025 needle minder club has ended, another has started for 2026!  Check Shabby Fabrics or Fat Quarter Shop for information to join as well as perusing through their current stock of some remaining 2025 monthly kits available for individual purchase.

Happy stitching!

Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club - May

I received the Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club kit for May!  It's this pretty floral design named Keepsake Bouquet! 

The size of the cross stitch pattern is 45w x 56h.  The embroidery design is to be stitched on a 10" square of fabric in a 6" embroidery hoop.  The DMC floss colors are 209, 320, 602, and 605.  Here's a closer look at the needle minder! 

Happy stitching!

Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club - April

The Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club kit for April was delivered!  Spring has sprung and this design, called Polkadot Peep, is perfect for the season!  A chick sitting in an egg, so cute!

The size of the cross stitch pattern is 61w x 41h.  The embroidery design is to be stitched on a 10" square of fabric in a 6" embroidery hoop.  The DMC floss colors are 210, 317, 744, 3761, 3825, and B5200.  Here's a closer look at the little chick! 

Happy Spring stitching!

Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club - March

The March Needle Minder of the Month Club shipment has arrived.  It's a quilt design called Stitched Starburst to celebrate National Quilting Month. The color palette is very pretty and perfect for Spring.

The size of the cross stitch pattern is 43w x 43h.  The embroidery design is to be stitched on a 10" square of fabric in a 6" embroidery hoop.  The DMC floss colors are 335, 703, 904, 3326, and 3821.  Below is a closer view of the needle minder! 

Happy stitching!

Flaming Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club - February

The Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club kit for February has arrived.  It's called Tweet Hearts, a cute image of two birds atop a teacup.

The size of the cross stitch pattern is 55w x 55h.  The embroidery design is to be stitched on a 10" square of fabric in a 6" embroidery hoop.  The DMC floss colors are 347, 413, 760, and 3713.  Below is a few more pics of the goodies! 

Also, as I perused some sites today, I discovered a few kits from previous months that can be purchased.  Check Shabby Fabrics or Fat Quarter Shop to see what is available.

Happy stitching!

Knitted hat in Bamboo stitch

My first finished knit project of the year is this hat using the bamboo stitch.  I had never heard of this stitch and when I came across this video by Jacq Knits, I had to give it a try.

It is an easy pattern to follow and memorize and of course the video tutorial with additional tips is a bonus!  I cast on the hat in the largest size, in mid-December, and knit on it intermittently, finishing it a few weeks ago.  Tools and supplies:

Yarn:  Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted weight (80% easy-care acrylic and 20% lamb's wool)

Yarn color #:  151 Grey Heather

Circular Needle:  Loops & Threads 16" (40cm) aluminum - US 8 (5mm)

Double pointed needles:  Clover (Takumi) 7" (18cm) bamboo - US 8 (5mm) 

 

Happy knitting!

Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club - January

The Flamingo Toes Needle Minder of the Month Club for January has arrived.  It's a cute penguin named Frosty Penguin, perfect for the winter season.  The size of the cross stitch pattern is 55w x 55h.  The embroidery design is to be stitched on a 10" square of fabric in a 6" embroidery hoop.  The DMC floss colors are 310, 720, 931, 3811 and B5200.  Below is a look at the goodies! 

Happy stitching!