Brenda and the Serial Starter - Episode #74 (5/1/22)

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

After watching this glorious episode, here’s what keeps playing in my mind: Picture it, Chicago, present time, lines of cross stitchers with WIPs in bags waiting for their audience with her majesty, Brenda The Sampler Maker. She is adorned in a flowing cape designed with silk threads and sampler motifs. She radiates royalty. She kindly, but with a discerning eye, looks at each WIP one by one and gives Marching Orders. She has PROPERLY trained her second in line, Laura, The Serial Starter, to carefully, but correctly fold the pieces to place back into each project bag, or god forbid, a plastic storage bag. (Laura’s cape is also regal, if a bit unfinished in). Each cross stitcher in turn goes back to their own stitchy spot to fulfill the edict of their queen. The end. Love you guys.

[@sewmanythings8616]

Perfect!🤣 lol

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

And this comment is now Pinned to the top of all of the comments because it tickled our fancies!!!!! Sarah....let's make this dream come true someday!!!!!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 I await your command, meanwhile let’s stitch.

[@joyceclowser4071]

Hilarious!!

[@lynnstone1491]

LOVE THIS! Stitchers are the best kindest most wonderful people on the planet!

[@Shirls_FreedomStitcher]

When Laura said she was so excited about her marching orders and it being May and all it came to me MOM=Marching Order May! It is after all, the month of Mother’s Day. You two are so smart!🥳

[@loribarksdale6547]

Laura's bags remind me of Mary Poppins.............. they seem to be bottomless! I can't believe how many projects she pulls out of each one - I love it!

[@shellymeldrum2312]

Enjoyed stitching while watching you both. Laura I love your marching orders. You will do great. Brenda, your smalls are beautiful. Have a great 2 weeks.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Shelly!!! You too!

[@kathrynbosler]

You ladies are So much fun to watch. I’m looking forward to the end of the month to see how much of her stitching Laura got done. And by the way, your hair is looking adorable Brenda. Your skin is just glowing and you are looking so healthy and gorgeous. I am so happy for you!! Keep up the good work ladies. And thank you for sharing your stitching journey with the rest of us. I love being able to watch you and listen while I am stitching.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kathryn!!!!! and sneak peek....I am still sticking to marching orders and have one finish so far!!!!

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Hi Ladies! Fun video! Lots of cute finishes, Brenda! And Laura, a beautiful finish for you, too! Keep up the good work! Happy stitching til next time!! 🪡🧵🪡🍄🐝🌸🌼🌞🍅💕💕💕

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Cathy!!!! Happy Stitching to you too!!!!

[@stitchingscottie4505]

I can relate to the too tired to stitch on a Friday night. I don't get off until 7:30 pm and our Fridays are crazy busy. Plus, I miss stitch club at my LNS. Major bummer. :( Laura, I feel your pain and how tired you are. Brenda, the Caroline Amelia Fromwell finish is amazing! I cannot wait to see what frame you choose for it. Beautiful stitching. What fun you two have!

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

Hi Brenda - Hi Laura Love your WIPS - you gals are making great progress on them. I love all of your Fabrics - Floss - Charts. Everything is so pretty. Take Care & Happy Stitching ❤️🤗🙏🪡🧵❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Linda!!!

[@kimrae6752]

Laura, I’m SO happy that you liked my “Marching Orders Maynia” idea! I loved seeing all of your beautiful projects and Brenda, of course, made excellent choices for your Marching Orders! What an amazing hobby we have…it’s SO fun! Happy Stitching and Happy Maynia everybody! Kim from California.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so so much Kim!!!!!! Your brilliant idea really spoke to me and I am so excited!!!! This might be life changing!!!! I appreciate your help very much!

[@lindabostedt1224]

OH Laurie, yiou need to watch and see Brenda facial expressions when you pulled out your WIPS, so funny. Awesome video as usual

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

I will watch just for that!!!! Thanks Linda!

[@diannehafterson18]

I … LOVE … YOU … 2 … CRAZY … LADIES! And I mean that in a good way! You make me laugh; you inspire me; and I’m in awe of your beautiful friendship! Thank you!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Dianne!!!!!

[@pattispencer8503]

While of course l enjoy all your enabling-your friendship is so special to see..you two are an inspiration in so many ways! 😍

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Patti!!!

[@judybartholow4581]

I loved and laughed through this episode. Dunking and baking!

[@kellystallard2371]

Oh Laura! you did make me giggle - you should never confuse Guernsey and Jersey - I was born in Guernsey and the football rivalry between the 2 islands is legendary! As you are both so wonderful, you are forgiven - thanks for another fab KZbin - these last few months, you are all that keeps me going xxxx

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kelly!!!! I better do some geographical and socio-cultural research!!!!! We are sending you a big hug and hope that you find other things in addition to us to keep you going! Hope you are stitching a lot!!!

[@deecourter5414]

😆😆🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂watching you now and Laura is just pulling out stuff!! Y’all are soooo entertaining😍😍😍

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Dee!!! Aren't I good stuff puller???

[@karenbarnes627]

Ha! Marching orders were fun to watch! What a great idea!!!! You two are awesome! Good luck Laura!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Karen!!!

[@1954Hamster]

Jersey and Guernsey are different islands in the Channel Islands so it’s definitely’Guernsey’

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! I should have known that!!!!

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

Loved this one. Great projects picked out for Maynia. Love the attitude / don’t stress yourself out. Enjoy all of the stitching.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you very kindly!!!!

[@cathyshannon260]

Laura, I like your mania plan and marching orders. I am cheering you on. I look forward to seeing your finishes.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Cathy!!!

[@debglastetter851]

Had to stop and go order Ann Kirby. Laura you love March Orders and combining it with Maynia was perfect. Brenda, I love the idea of adding smalls. I am not working on any smalls so after this video I will start to kit some up to work on this summer up at my camp. This was another great video ladies.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks Deb!!!!! Glad you got inspired to kit up some smalls for this summer! Fun!

[@bimhoffus]

I just wanted to tell you two how much I appreciate your flosstube. My mom loves to stitch and she watches you every two weeks. Mom is starting to have memory issues but she can remember anything said in a flosstube of yours. They live in Alabama and I live in Georgia. One visit to my house Mom turned you guys on and I watched with her. And we had the best time and best discussions. Well now I follow too. I watch from Georgia. She watches from Alabama and then Monday nights we have a the best time talking about "Brenda and the Serial Starter". It's awesome getting to share things she loves and it's like having Mom before she was having troubles. I just wanted to say thanks. PS - I got her a Ukraine Project bag and some ducks! Y'all are the best and thank you. Signed the only son of another serial starter (except she's also quilter...Poor Dad. Two staches and two piles of WIPS).

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh Bill!!!!!! Your comment touches our hearts so much!!!!! Would you tell us your Mom's name so we can say a special hello to her next time?? We sure would like to give her a big hug, but this will have to do! That is great that you got her a project bag and ducks!!!! Hugs to you!!!!!

[@bimhoffus]

Mary Thomas Imhoff

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@bimhoffus Thanks!!!!

[@hannamansfield2894]

A lovely show again ladies....love it...great projects....and oh, the enabling!!!....lol

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Hanna!!!!

[@CaraDayhoff]

Love you guys. The marching order that is such a fun way to do maynia.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Cara!!!!!!

[@georgethompson490]

After watching this amazing episode I hunted for Anna Thies sampler for quite a while, finally found it by buying the magazine, only draw back is that I have to wait until July when my son and family come to visit from America ( I live in the Uk). My husband thinks I watch too many floss tubes that “enable” me, I personally think he’s talking rubbish! Thanks for taking the time to film do so enjoy your videos. Liz T.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Liz!!!!!!!! Sorry you have to wait until July!!!! Maybe they could scan and send you a PDF or at least give you the floss list so you can start gathering. Please tell George that there is no such thing as watching too many floss tubes! It makes us so happy!

[@sharonbruce6639]

Hi again ladies! Guernsey is my favourite place in all the world! My brother and niece live there so I visit every year. Laura, your sampler is definitely A Guernsey Girl.....Jersey is one of the other Channel Islands and there is a friendly rivalry between them. I must stitch this sweet sampler now! Thanks for another wonderful Flosstube 😘♥️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sharon!!!!!! Imagine if we could go visit Guernsey together! Oh man!

[@stitchinginhighheels9529]

I love the idea of Marching Orders Maynia. I'm sitting it out this year because of coursework commitments, but I'll be cheering everyone on from the sidelines!! I have to admit that I went and adopted more ducks after Emily's videos.. some of the prizes are absolutely amazing!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for adopting more ducks!!!! Hope that you get through your coursework with flying colors!!!!

[@nancysnyder2535]

Wonderful video! Just love watching you delightful ladies!!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Nancy!!!

[@vintagethreads57]

Brenda and Laura - you 2 are the best, you have such a great friendship and while stitching my project, sure enjoyed hearing you review your finishes and starts. Such stitching happiness for all of us to enjoy. Blessings from Colorado.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Dr. Janelle!!!!!

[@cheryla786]

Wow... Brenda has got you busy for May!! Cannot wait to see what you get done. Happy stitching in May!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Cheryl!!!!

[@suzilou02]

Loved your flosstube, thank you again for all you both do. Very inspired by your sensible and skilled approach to getting Laura on a successful finishing roll - she is sure to achieve at least some with your great advice. I am sure we should all assess our wips with the same levelheaded approach.😉 Laura I loved your suggestion of The Little House Needleworks piece being a great piece for an exchange. Would love it if you could both do a feature floss tube one day of ideas for exchange pieces. I have my first retreat later this year and we have a secret stitch exchange (max 100 x 100 stitches) It would be lovely to see more ones you have received/ done for others and any really unusual ones - it's always nice to be a bit unique but also make something really special🥰💖

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Louise!!! What wonderful and fun comments!!! Great idea for a future show!!!! Will put that in the "hopper!"

[@cindiamundson2564]

Love your marching orders Laura😀. I can’t wait to see your end of May video! Brenda, thanks for showing us some of your previous stitches. It’s so great to see how you have had some of them finished. You are helping us to think outside of the box - in addition to your stash enhancement enabling. Love watching your videos. Thank you both for sharing so much with us.❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Cindi!!!!!

[@Candlesflame]

What a fun video! Brenda, you chose a nice, balanced plan for Laura. I’m sure it will be manageable. It will be inspiring to see your progress, Laura!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kay!!! I am determined to follow Brenda's marching orders to the T!

[@we.are.curiouscrafters]

Thank you for another fabulous episode! You are a constant inspiration for me and a must watch FlossTube. I too love NPI silks and am lucky to live in the Bay Area so I can go to their store in San Fransisco. Their silk wall is breathtaking. Happy Crafting -Carolyn

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

We cannot even imagine how amazing that silk wall must be!!!!!!!! Glad you can see it in person Carolyn!!!!!

[@stitchingincostume]

So wonderful to see you both in my stitching room today! Marching order Maynia is just brilliant... I know I speak for many when I say GO Laura!! (we all wish we had a Brenda to consult!) I really want to try the dunk and bake... but for now I will be off to stitch-stitch-stitch! Happy May to you!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Katherine!!!!!! Have fun stitching today!!!

[@ritadepalatis6366]

Can't wait to see Laura's progress on her marching orders!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Rita!!!! I am still following them!!!!! It is amazing!!!

[@kathyburch9591]

Love the fabric for the Keeper of the Pins! The Debbie's Stitching bag is gorgeous! I give you both such great kudos for doing all of your stitching on 40 count! Love the marching orders🤣

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kathy!!!!!

[@suzymcclung9545]

So enjoy your video....very inspiring. I, too, Brenda, am a NASCAR girl!!! Laura inspires me to start more things and Brenda inspires me to finish things.....nice balance.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Suzy!!!!

[@maureenlopez9266]

Brenda, I love how Laura's huge pile of wips wasn't at all daunting to you! You took that on like a pro! Laura, you're a good sport for doing Marching Orders Maynia! 😆 I hope the squirrels won't distract you! 😆 Loved see all the stitch things today ladies! Have a great couple of weeks!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks Maureen!!! Yes, Brenda can handle a pile of WIPs like nobody's business!!! It is 5/4/22 and I am still on track!

[@geritavares6031]

Inspirational and fun to watch…happy stitching

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Geri!!!

[@chrisannstriefel8213]

Fun video.I always enjoy seeing what you are up to. I am excited for putting together my Stitch Maynia things to stitch on. Can’t wait to see your finishes in your next floss tube.🙂

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you ChrisAnn! Have a good Stitch Maynia!

[@patmarchbanks8230]

Your Floss tubes are always great!!!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Pat!!!

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

I love your marching orders Maynia plans. I love that you dunked and baked your floss. You two are so much fun and bring such joy.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Lorraine!!!

[@margm4]

Brenda, love the compendium. Anna, from Stitch Roadies, showed hers..very similar in composition to yours, so maybe the same maker. It’s absolutely gorgeous, but in different fabrics to yours. Love everything you tackle..Laura included! Xx🇦🇺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Marg!!!!

[@imclueless1]

Finally time to stitch and visit my BFFs lol. I’m a big nascar fan. Was a Jimmie J fan but now I’m still deciding. Thanks for sharing and inspiring

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks Patti!!! Jimmie Johnson is very inspiring as an Indy Car driver and he is going to be in the Indy 500 this year so perhaps that will entice you to watch?

[@clarec6659]

Fabulous visit especially as this visit has lasted all day with the interruptions,just little things,but I’ve kept coming back.☺️ Laura tempted to follow you with WIP’s this month even though I started Let Love Reign by Teresa Kogut. Brenda I love your ideas for stitching and a stitching display. Blessings and happy stitching.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Clare!!!!! If you only stitch on Let Love Reign all month think of how far you can get!!!

[@daystitcher57]

Thank you ladies, you are a joy to watch. Everything you both do is beautiful.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Jennie!

[@judylquiltsxstitch8711]

Good luck with your marching orders, Laura. Boy, we all could use some marching orders from time to time. I can't wait to see how much you accomplish. I'm sure you will have many finishes! Happy Mother's Day and Happy Stitching, everyone!!! 😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Judy!!!!

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

as always, you both have some great projects. Good luck with your marching orders Laura! Marilyn

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Marilyn!!!!!!

[@joyd5000]

Can't wait to see all the progress on your Mania projects!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Joy!

[@Merrcraw15]

Enjoyed Watching! So fun to see all the things you are working on. Take care!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Merritt!!!

[@julieharden158]

Thank you Brenda and Laura for another wonderful floss tube. You both had a finish, congratulations they are beautiful. All of your projects for May are gorgeous and Laura 3 finishes will be terrific!! I loved seeing your projects and how much you have done on them. Can’t wait to see your progress! Have a wonderful Mother’s Day 💐 next Sunday. Love and blessings xx

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments Julie!!

[@gdrrahn3410]

Loved your video! Will enjoy seeing Laura’s progress

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!

[@janetnorton9256]

Thank you, ladies!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Janet!

[@startbline]

Laura your expressions are priceless 😁

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sara! I am very expressive about stitching!!!

[@Roberta.SABLEStitchers]

Thanks for the heads up on Elizabeth Clark. I have this pattern but was totally thrown by the cover photo. Will definitely add to my pile of things to be kitted up. Looking forward to Finish Maynia! Might be the new thing!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Yes!!! Elizabeth Clark is a wonder when she is stitched up!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!

[@jeanwash9063]

Love the Marching Orders! Will be fun to watch Laura's progress. I'd love to get Marching Orders from Brenda!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Jean!!!!!

[@pattyaltier7234]

Another jamb packed video of inspiration and fun! I am rooting for Laura to make progress on her marching order projects.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Patty!!!!

[@sewmanythings8616]

Great flosstube! How fun that Laura is doing “marching orders maynia”! Good for you! It’s opposite of what other people are doing..having a new start every single day!😮 So instead of starting a bunch of stuff, you’ll be finishing a bunch of stuff! Wooohooo!👍🏼

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!!!! I like any way we do Maynia!!!! It is all good...but since I have so many starts...I needed to do something different...

[@lesliefinucane1327]

Laura I am with you on the Indy 500. I grew up in Indy and went to the race every year. Loved it!! Now I live in So Florida and haven't been back.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

I am so excited that it is the Month of May!!! I love the practice and qualifying for the 500 just as much as the race!!!! Thanks Leslie!

[@brendaulrich9246]

Enjoyed your video. I had to order Elizabeth Clark 1822 because I love the grapes! Happy Mother’s Day ladies!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Brenda!!! Wait until you stitch Elizabeth Clark...so so beautiful!!!

[@sewmanythings8616]

You two are so fun to watch! I think I’ve told you that I don’t even cross stitch!😂 When I came across Flosstube (specifically your flosstube) I was so inspired and went out immediately and bought all the things with great intentions to stitch all the things! Well my wrist pain had other plans!👎🏼 I am still able to quilt though😊 Just recently I preformed a “marching orders” ceremony for myself to try and have some finishes!! Fingers crossed I obey my orders!!😂 LOL

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Booooo!!! on the wrist pain!!! Maybe it will get better so you can stitch??? In the meantime, keep on quilting and working on those WIPS!!!! Hugs!!!

[@sewmanythings8616]

❤️

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

I have enjoyed watching you both and just love all of your stitching that you do. I am new to cross-stitch so seeing what you do is so amazing! I have quilted for many years and have collected cross-stitch from estate sales and other vintage sales. I recently started a KZbin channel called Pig Tail Quilting & Stitching. It is about decorating with quilts and organizing fabric. Thank you for all the inspiration you both give to a new stitcher!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you and welcome to the world of stitching!!!!!! We shall try to go watch your video ASAP!!!!!

[@rene6371]

OH HOW FUN WAS THIS! Marching orders for Laura are spot on!!! Brenda - you could do ALL those smalls this month! That trapper keeper with the TK fabric was 👌👌👌!!! Laura I want an IG of the longaberger basket with the matching orders in there! I am going to follow suit! I will document on IG! I TOTALLY agree about Kim Goldmans last video. It was amazing. Im in awe of her framing abilities and the volume of stitching she gets done! My husband thinks we should call her “the serial finisher”!!! However Laura - YOU are his FAVORITE! He always asks what you are starting!!! Thanks for all the fun! See you on IG!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Rene!!!!! Please tell your husband hello!! I am honored that he watches us! I am continuing with my marching orders but I have not put everything cutely in a Longaberger yet.....my cats keep jumping in the empty basket! What is your IG name?? Please tag me in the post you make so I can make sure to see yours!

[@kathbower1585]

Fabulous as always ladies. I can’t wait to see how Laura gets on with her marching order stitching 💕

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks Kath!!!

[@debihaupt9548]

Good girl Laura for sticking to your goals!!! Love the May Marching Orders!! I’m voting for you!!! Brenda my grandparents lived on Silver Lake across from MIS, where I spent a lot of time!! There address was Cement City and my great grandmother lived in Jackson!!! I was raised in Union City not far from there!! I also have a clock similar to yours in your floss tube that I got in Michigan!!! You bring back memories of yesteryear!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Debi!!!! Those are wonderful memories you share with Brenda!!!

[@lorraineculp1504]

Ladies, you are just delightful! I don't know how you popped up on my playlist, but I really enjoyed spending my lunch break with y'all today! Enjoyed your beautiful stitched pieces ❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Lorraine!!!!!!! We sure appreciate it!

[@marielombardo7294]

What fun Laura having Brenda pick projects for you to work during May. Looking forward to seeing your progress on them. Yesterday was my 60th birthday. It was great spending my afternoon stitching while watching your video.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Happy Birthday Marie!!!!! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!!!! and wishing you a great year full of family and stitching!!!

[@BrandiTalmadge]

I need a Brenda to give me stitching orders 🥰! Loved seeing all the inspiring charts - I now have Anna Theis Sampler written down now as a chart of interest - that kitty cat is adorable - thanks Laura! Have a great week ladies!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Brandi!!!! Anna Theis is so beautiful!

[@crossstitchantiquesbykathl7621]

Can’t wait for your next visit to my little shop family hearth General Store and so appreciate your kind comments. Enjoy your stitching in the meantime as much as we all enjoy you!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kathleen!!!! I will be in touch soon so we can plan a day that is good for you!!!!! We miss you and hope to see you soon!!! Hugs and love to you!!!

[@marla_a]

I was in the Scattered Seed Samplers club last year and we received 4 different projects over the year. I have one of Debbie's Stitching portfolios i purchased about a year ago and I just love it. So fun to see all the projects that Laura is going to be working on.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks Marla!!!!!

[@emilywilliams3237]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos! And the Marching Orders May is a brilliant idea - I look forward to seeing how it all turns out!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Emily!!!!

[@penny4248]

What a great video y’all! Marching Orders Maynia is brilliant and was so much fun to see all the stuff! I am looking forward to the end of May now!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Penny!!!!!!!!!

[@pamkahmann3833]

Home of a Needle Worker would be great on a project beg.🙂 It also looks great as is, though.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is a very good idea Pam! Thanks!

[@sheliaburton541]

I love seeing Brenda's marching orders for Laura! Looking forward to seeing the progress. Happy Mother's day to you both and Happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Shelia!!!

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗Thank you ladies, I enjoyed the visit! Happy Mother’s Day! Take care!❤️❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Carlene!!!!!!! Same to yo

[@chriegould906]

Ladies! You never disappoint...always fun and soooo much enabling! Look forward to every video, just like having dear friends visit!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Chrie!!!

[@Thundergigglez]

Any dingdong. Ha! Words of empowerment as I have been contemplating coffee dyeing some fabric. He he he.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That was funny right?? Go for it we say!!!

[@lauriewinchester8678]

Absolutely loved this episode!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Laurie!!

[@rebeccabrigham5557]

Brenda, when you shook your head during Laura’s Maynia parade, I laughed right out loud…hard. You cracked me right up. Thanks for the great fun.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks Rebecca!!!!!!! All in good fun!

[@tinyhousestitcher]

Hi ladies!! Laura, my shirts super big too! Brenda, my dad was a dirt track racer. I grew up with race track dirt under my nails! and Kyle Larson is from my home town! We had some great celebrations last year!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Cool!!!!!!!!! That must have been amazing!!!!!!

[@welshie65clement19]

I’m so excited to see your progress on your marching orders Laura. Love seeing how excited you are about your stitching these days Brenda. Love you ladies!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@margm4]

Hello girls, lovely to join with you. Love your tshirt, Laura..so cute. You girls looking so well. You’re both wonderful stitchers, and I love the fine work you do. I’ve never used the beautiful threads like yours..just not a priority as too many kids etc! I really do enjoy your chitchat. 💕🇦🇺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much!!!! We love DMC as much as any thread out there!

[@ParkhouseStitching]

Love the marching order idea! Nice to see you on the Fox and Rabbit SAL for Thirza. It’s in my orders for May!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Judy!!!!!! Glad you are going to work on it too!!!

[@dianemitchell9374]

Wow, that Kim from California had a great idea! Can’t wait to see how you progress with the “marching” orders 😃Thanks again for all that you do for the stitching community

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Diane!!!!

[@elleemen4238]

Well my long awaited surgery has taken place and now I get to stay home for several weeks, watch FLOSSTUBE and stitch!!! Seriously! I have been buying stash like a wild woman in preparation for this time. I am rewatching all your episodes and my list is growing again. Am finishing up my first silk project with Belle Soie on a charming little MFE Project. All this and a new hip too. Ain’t life grand?!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

We are sending you healing wishes Elle!!!!!! But since you had to have the hip surgery and replacement anyway...sounds like you are dealing with it in the very best way possible!!! Enjoy all that stitching time!!!!!!

[@cheryls6921]

You two are so sweet! Love your interaction and talent! Keep sharing!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Cheryl!!!

[@karistutzman8381]

Marching orders mania segment was fun!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kari!!!

[@jackietrembley9827]

Ooh Marching Orders Maynia - I love it!!! I can’t wait to see some finishes, Laura! You both had great finishes this week - all those small pincushions are so cute! Happy Mother’s Day and have a wonderful couple of weeks.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Jackie!!!

[@lizflorom6021]

What a fun episode lol. Will love to see the results of the marching orders.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Liz!!!!

[@elizabethcoleman5437]

Love the Marching Orders Maynia! So good! Looking forward to seeing some finishes from Laura. I love all the smalls Brenda is doing. Makes me want to start stitching some too! Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Elizabeth!!!! Yes, stitch some smalls!

[@idabrandon5054]

I have to laugh at Brenda's reaction when Laura just stuffs the fabric and floss in an bag. I need someone to help me decide what to finish stitching but I don't have that many. Thank you for sharing your time with us.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for joining us Ida!!!

[@wandamccoll3739]

Oh, that was such fun ladies! You have some fabulous marching orders Laura! Elizabeth Hart is so gorgeous! Thanks for all the beautiful eye candy! Have a fabulous couple weeks and happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Wanda!!!!

[@Sislanes]

I look so forward to each video❤️ you two compliment each so wonderful! I’m laying down the law that you can’t stop making flosstubes❤️ I love them❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Cecelia!!! There is currently no end in sight!!

[@TheSeattleStitcher]

Wow, all these fabrics are so beautiful! Lovely stitching ladies. Have a wonderful day. Thank you for your time and sharing with us all! ❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@beckyhautanen1774]

Oh my goodness! You ladies are amazing! Absolutely gorgeous stitching! Your videos are inspiring and a joy to watch. Thank you!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Becky!

[@patsyowens7365]

I see so many beautiful charts, fun to see Brenda’s finishes the end of the month! You ladies are awesome!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Patsy!

[@barbseverino1278]

Another great video. You girls are a joy to watch.❤️😍

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Barb!!!

[@Nancyw823]

Brenda congrats on your coffee thread experiment. It’s nice when you do something you are not sure that you can and you succeed - it’s a thrill

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks Nancy!!!!!! I was very impressed with Brenda's mad skills!

[@karolineakemp]

Good luck with your marching orders Laura, I think that's a great idea for Maynia. The Needles Content designer is Annemiek, I'm not sure if she designs much any more but she does have a shop and a flosstube channel - Annemiek from De Handwerk Boetiek

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Karoline!!!!! That is right! Annemiek!!!!! I knew that at one time but forgot! I will have to look at her shop online to see if she has any of those charts for sale!!!

[@angelmassey6586]

Thanks girls for sharing your plans for May. I think you’re gonna need more project bags! Love how you both inspire each other. I have so many wips that last Sunday the floor in my sunroom was covered in inspiration. I only found two or three I might not finish! Great ideas and show and tell today/.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks Angel!!!!! Sounds like your sunroom floor was very exciting!!!