Brenda and the Serial Starter - Episode #85 (12/4/22)

[@nicolec2523]

Red cedar fabric with white thread - do an MFE. Brenda - when I was young we had a Heinz 57 dog who was a really good mouser - his name was Pootzie.

[@kimberlystrickland4101]

Pretty new linens, amazed she can get linen to dye, as so many say they cannot get 36 and 40 ZW. Linen to dye. Always glad for more linen to be in the market. Happy Stitching

[@idacole2443]

Oh my! Love your video. I could be lost in your basement and never find my way out and I would be in 7th heaven. I went on Amazon and purchased a few things that I just had to have. I told my sister she should have done more shopping in my craft room when she was here visiting. Loved your displays in the shadow boxes. Thank you for a wonderful tour❤️

[@bethmcguire7581]

My mom and grandmother used to say ‘they’. Like “They, that’s the sweetest baby!” Lolol

[@angelmassey6586]

Happy holidays! May we all stay healthy and find the time to stitch! Looking forward to a peaceful holiday! Love to you both❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Merry Christmas Angel!!!!!

[@deborahcrotty8397]

I love both you guys but I must say, Brenda's stitching is just exquisite! I have been stitching almost 35 years and her stitching is the best I have ever seen. Love all you do and go big BLUE!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

I totally agree with you Deborah!!!! Brenda's stitching is simply gorgeous!!!!

[@A.M.Taylor55]

Oh my word. After listening to you rave about the 100.3 silks I finally bought and spool and wow what a sweet thread. Now to add to my stash! Thanks ladies!

[@kathyseeger]

OMG, the mouse story - EEEWWWW!! Laura, I am with you, I would have freaked out!!! And it just so happens the other day, we had a mouse in our main living area and bathroom (picture a small house) in which my Siamese had cornered, my male cat was standing by and my dog was also involved. Somehow, the mouse has disappeared, I am sure my Siamese got it and my male cat killed it. I am currently binge watching your videos. You both inspire me to stitch all the things!!! I just got back into stitching a year ago after 30+ years. I am an Aida stitcher (I do own some linen and I have tried it) but I prefer Aida (the over 2 is what gets my brain).

[@jackietrembley9827]

Where’s the Ink! Brenda - you need to be using the printer at work more! I had a very lovely visit with you ladies this morning! I love all the Christmas stitching and designs - and the new Cedar River linens - Oh Say! ❤❤❤ Have a wonderful couple of weeks!

[@sharonreeves4591]

I love the La-D-Da green Santa chart, everytime Laura shows it I go looking for the chart. I found it today, I purchased it. No longer envious.

[@debanderson1075]

You two are the best. A mouse running up my leg!! That sent me over the edge. This floss tube took me HOURS to watch. I had to stop so many times and shop. You are enablers. My husband even said " your friend on floss tube will be happy, Michigan won!" He even knows how Brenda loves Michigan. Thank you for a another fantastic floss tube!.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Deb!!!!!! Also, tell your husband thank you from Brenda!

[@NDQuilter1]

Enjoyed my evening tonight stitching and listening to two. So enjoyable. Till next time. BYE!

[@lwmillsap]

I have learned to set aside DOUBLE the time you guys talk because I have to watch your videos twice in a row, plus pause to order everything while I remember. 😂 Happy holidays! ❤️💚

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Lori for watching so diligently!!!!!

[@maryvarnell9665]

me too!

[@Caitja]

I do the same! Lol.

[@prairiestitcher515]

One LAST a comment: Laura just had to show you what a small world this is . I have a very good friend who lives on the sound ( gorgeous!) in Bremerton and another dear friend who lives in Poulsbo. I have a friend who lives on the water in west Seattle ( Alcai ???) and family on Camano island and the list goes on. I love when you talk about your visits there :-)

[@jeanakimball5691]

Sigh. I’m always sorry when your videos end. Love spending time with you two. You are so good for the cross stitch community. You always have news of new things to share and your choices span interests from beginner easy to complex samplers❤ Thank You for generously sharing your selves and your friendship!😊

[@vickiloyall7002]

OMG - the mouse story!! I have to tell you that I left a project at my office in my desk drawer once and the mouse ate some of the silk thread!!! It was a fully kitted project that I had just started and when I was going to work on it again one day I saw evidence of a mouse and some of the silk thread was gone about half way up the skein. Yuck - I had to throw that project away.😢

[@stitchingscottie4505]

I loved seeing all the beautiful stash! Your finish framed sampler is gorgeous! Love it! I hope you are able to get another Scottie. They are the most wonderful loyal companions as you well know. Even though I live in SC, it has been two dog night's lately. When it is chilly, both Winston and Stryker get so close to my feet and knees and curl up to sleep. So comfy and warm. My Scotties will catch your mouse! Stat! I can see marching orders coming for the Prairie Schooler Santa in the sleigh piece! Hope you have a new doggie by the time I see you again! Dottie

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Very pretty projects. Love those Abby Rose designs. Oh Say is awesome! Brenda, seeing that our Badgers didn't make it to championship, I rooted for MI! YAY BLUE! Marilyn

[@jerananelms1760]

I open all of it the day I got it. Did the same thing with the patch work Rabbit. I did the same thing when I was a kid. I also loved everything.

[@stitch_u_ation]

You all are so wonderful to spend your time spreading joy to us on a regular basis. I love all the floss tubes and like many below me in the comments or many above me I too watch the floss tube multiple times with many pauses to look up people or shops to add them to my list of suppliers. I do have to ask you Brenda - the Dolls and their girls pin cushion I am not aware of, could you clue me in? And I will pass on some fun information to you. The Twelve Days of Christmas are not days leading up to the 25th of December but the days from December 25 until the Epiphany when the Wisemen came to give their gifts to the baby Jesus. Also where we get the play the 12th night from Shakespeare. It starts on December 26th usually marked as the Feast of St. Stephen. The 12th day is the 6th of January when the Magi came to Bethlehem. This was considered the last day of the Christmas celebrations and when most children went back to school and when it was okay to take down the Holiday decorations. So, when most of us think Christmas is over on the 25th and are kind so sad to see it go, be thankful that you actually have 12 more days of feasting and merrymaking to get on with and enjoy the season that is Christmas in a little less stressful anxiety.

[@dwolfe581]

Another mouse story here. We live in a rural area, in the midst of wheat/grain fields….SO a few years ago after I bought my Halo lamp, I proudly sewed a drawstring bag with a boxed bottom out of the cutest cat fabric. I was so proud…until one day I went to my shelves to pack my stitching bag….and a MOUSE had crawled inside my beautiful bag and chewed little holes!! Grrrrr

[@j.t.7624]

Hi, just watched your video. So glad to have you two as my friends. You brighten my lonely days every 2 weeks. When Laura showed the shepherd's bush design it reminded me what I did Saturday. I made shepherds pie for dinner. I called my son and invited him and family over for shepherd's bush!!!. He asked me if I was ok as I was hysterically laughing. Happy stitching.

[@ejuneh]

Another great video ladies! Over the moon about Michigan win!!! Love all the “stuff”. I wish I could triple my productivity. Have a wonderful holiday❤

[@Caitja]

Ok Ladies. Don’t know why it’s taken me this long to decide and be successful, to finally STITCH as I listen to you. It’s been years since I’ve stitched, I haven’t lost my love fir stitching. It think about it every day. I didn’t stitch for so long a time, but just tonight I thought I’d stitch while I listened to some of your back episodes. I’m relaxed, raring and ready and stitching. Thank you from the bottom of my Stitcher’s heart.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This makes us SO HAPPY!!!!!!! I hope you stitch away all weekend and keep going Cait! It is good for our souls to stitch! Hugs!

[@jylromain6439]

Many years ago, we had a mouse. My cat cornered it and I ran over, not sure if the mouse would (foolishly) attack since it was cornered. And I saw a spot of blood on its shoulder and how terrified it was and it broke my heart. So I grabbed an empty veggie can from the trash, caught the mouse who was paralyzed with fear and took it with me to pick my husband up from work. I let him out in a grassy area near the building. What a great way to start the day. I always get a smile on my face when I see that you have a new video out.

[@maureenlopez9266]

Oh, say! You girls showed some beautiful samplers and Christmas stitching today😊 Thanks for keeping me entertained while I was stitching! I love a visit with Brenda and Laura!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Maureen!!!!!

[@staceys_cottage]

Hi Brenda and Laura! Laura, in regards to your Kintbury school sampler, Kintbury is a civil parish in the county of Berkshire in England (not too far from London). St Mary’s School (associated with St Mary’s church in Kintbury) was founded in 1831 and I believe still exists today. It was and is a primary (or grade school as we would call it in the US) school for younger children. ❤️🇬🇧

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for that great info!

[@margm4]

I just adore you two girls. You’re such fun, so talented, so enabling. I could never get to your standard, that’s for sure. Bless you both 🎄❤️🇦🇺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for your very kind words! We sure appreciate them.......and there are no standards...we all make beautiful things!!! I am sure of that!

[@annebogart4365]

Just to let you know. I was in my duckie jammies last Saturday!. And I am doing my Florence on Regency.😉

[@wandamccoll3739]

What a wonderful treat it is to watch/visit with both of you!!! I don't even know where to begin commenting except to say Prairie Schooler just melts my heart - so many memories wrapped up in my PS Santas especially. Thank you for making me think of every mouse story I have!!! The most recent one occurred when we first moved to this house and it had sat empty for six months. One of our former cats, Elsie, was a great mouser and loved to bring us gifts (usually by the door in the kitchen). One night she brought a present to me in bed. I didn't know she had a gift for me and in my sleep, just automatically reached out to pet her and the mouse bit my finger!!! I was scared for ages afterwards that she would bring another gift to bed for me!!!! Thanks as always ladies for another fabulous video. Take care and happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Wanda!!!! And that mouse story is truly the most horrific I ever heard (except for the one that climbed up Brenda's leg!!!!)

[@bernimomma]

I could not script your banter that well. I have not laughed out loud so much during a floss tube! Keep the videos coming!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

AWwwwww!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@MaisyDee]

Thank you for another amazing, fun-filled and goody-packed episode! ♥🧵🪡 Thank you also for the helpful tips on how to make the switch to 40 ct, or in my case, linen in general! I finally purchased my first magnifier lamp, I've purchased several 32 & 36 ct linens, but so far have been too afraid to try it! Your tips are encouraging.

[@cynthiajfuller]

While watching your video at 8:00 pm on 12/04/22 (Sunday), I went to Hobby House to order Florence and it was sold out. I love your videos. The interaction between the 2 of you is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@scienceknitster]

Lovely finishes Ladies! Thank you, as always, for the inspiration…I was looking up “Janet Scott” as soon as Brenda showed it. The Vicky Clayton silks look great! Hope Laura enjoys her Christmas stitching.

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

Hi Brenda & Laura Love Everything you show in your Video. Laura - Congratulations on your Beautiful Finish. Take Care & Happy Stitching ❤️🤗🙏🧵🪡🧵❤️

[@kimjewell5786]

Always a pleasure to see you both😍. Merry Christmas here is a hug to both of you. Your 🐁 up your leg. Yeks

[@noufgazi4900]

I’m happy to see more people starting their linen dying business. I think it’s the most difficult part of cross stitch industry since the supplies are limited and the handy nature of the production process. Thank you for supporting new dyers

[@barbarahouser]

You two are the BOMB! What a wonderful video; after three weeks, I was starved to see your stitching projects and now I feel like a glutton! I have a list of so may new things I want to stitch and my WIP count is certainly going up! Have a great two weeks!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Barbara!!!! I would love to see your list!

[@noufgazi4900]

I feel that School Prairie has become part of Christmas tradition. Beautiful

[@willeke1234]

Oh say! What a great projects and new stuff there is to see.... I will have to watch this video a second time. Love i!

[@pattyaltier7234]

Well, that was quite a ride! My goodness all the finishes, WIPs, haul, and stories! I have some haul to share. FQS had a 20% off site wide sale and I scored some Fox and Rabbit 32 count Duxbury and Mayflower - a yard of each on sale! This is my first F&R fabric and I am excited to stitch on it. Your mouse story reminds me I need to set my traps in the garage. I have these traps that don't bam the mouse so hard there is blood. I have bigger ones for the chipmunks. There are several outdoor cats in the neighborhood that catch a lot of the mice and chipmunks, but they can't get them all. I still haven't gotten use to tossing the dead ones. Do you want to hear about the issues I had with bats? 🤣🤣 Hopefully the mice you had found someplace else to live.

[@mymwesties]

Classic show ladies, enjoyed every minute, I didn't want it to end. And, "operators standing by", I nearly fell off my chair laughing! Happy stitching 💚🪡

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!!!!!

[@wandapotts9320]

3 wks !!!!...missed you ladies. This popped up 53 seconds ago. I'm sure I'm going to love it.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Hope you did Wanda!!!

[@deborahdelisle35]

Oh Say!! This Michigan stitcher had truly enjoyed time with you gals. “Not Cooling any Jets” will be added to my shopping list!! 🤗👍

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Deborah!!!!

[@rhondachance6122]

Great video and great stitching! I always enjoy watching and getting more ideas to buy!😊

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Hi Ladies! Fun video, as usual. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season in the next couple of weeks and happy stitching til next time!! 🪡🧵🪡✂️✂️✂️🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁💕💕💕

[@gerryfix1009]

Such a great video! Oh, the mouse story. I could tell you a couple but won’t. I loved hearing more oh, say comments. I watched Colorado Stitching and loved hearing her talking about that. Love your stories, love your stitches. ⛄️⛄️🌲

[@kathymackie7326]

My heart stopped when you mentioned a visit by a mouse Brenda…heart palpitations for sure. How dare it !!! Thanks for another great video ladies.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kathy!!!!

[@FrankieKins112]

I have an Etsy shop with hand dyed linen and floss, but I MUST have some of that green linen. Love the red as well.

[@elleemen4238]

Oh Brenda! I ordered all of my Colorado Cross Stitcher box too … too funny.

[@judylquiltsxstitch8711]

Brenda, so glad your stitching was not damaged by the mice. We've had mice in our cabin and they can be so destructive and dirty. Thank you for the video. Love watching you guys. Happy stitching!

[@debwoodhams8676]

Brenda, when you mentioned the mouse at work that crawled up your leg, all I could think was if it were me, it would have been immediately drowned because I would have peed myself. Ladies, you are enablers, I wanted at least half of the patterns you showed. My family now has a list of ideas for gifting this year. Beautiful work!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Ohhh! Glad to give gift ideas!!!!!!!

[@minja30]

Go Blue! I was at the game and it was a riot!

[@susanmoore221]

Hi ladies from England UK your both looking well I was laughing and stitching watching you guys today I needed cheering up thank you love to you both xxxxx 😍🥰😘

[@rebeccasewing]

You need a garment out of that red cedar color, Laura. It looks fantastic with your skintone and your hair.

[@barbaralewis3093]

Oh say, you two just make my day! I love watching you both and getting such great inspiration for new projects! I love all your beautiful finishes! The world is a better place because of the two of you! Happy stitching! BTW I feel the same about mice! A long, long time ago, I let my young daughter have two mice as she was begging me. I told her they had to be the same sex so we wouldn't have baby mice. Well, we got two females, Gracie and Cow ( named by my daughter). Not too long after we got them, my daughter came running to me saying Cow had babies! Guess Cow was in a motherly way when we got her! Well, those babies had babies and on and on. My husband decided the stink and mess they made was too much , so set them free at a piece of property his dad owned. Why did I ever think it was okay to have mice as pets???

[@loisschumacher9869]

It was so...I guess comforting in a way to hear you both talk about mice issues. Nice to know I'm not alone. I ABSOLUTELY HATE MICE!!! My family makes fun of me because I have sticky boards in more than one place & I regularly put out poison. I would rather smell a dead mouse than come across a live one. We are in a rural area with lots of trees around & so mice! BUT...your stitching show today was GREAT so thank you for that!!! Lots of notes.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lois! You know we like to keep it real....and yes, mice are so scary!!!

[@diannefullam2393]

Another great Flosstube. You always make me smile.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Dianne!

[@calicostiches1705]

Thanks for sharing! Oh say.... Love you both! We were camping years ago in a tent and hubby woke up to a mouse on his face. 😂 ahh the memories

[@amandabauer1814]

Brenda, Dirt track is my jam too! I miss you guys!

[@dianemitchell9374]

Yay! So good to see you again. Thank you for sharing all of the lovely stitching. And I loved Kitten stitchers box of goodies. Have a great week!

[@susanspratling]

Thank you ladies for sharing your beautiful work

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

I didn’t see any of Becca’s charts in Yiddush, but I did see one in Nebrew.

[@idabrandon5054]

I love every video you two do, wonderful stitching and awesome haul. Thank you.

[@robinselby1]

Don’t laugh too hard but, I was at Hobby lobby ! Yes I did it this time of year😂 I saw some 46ct natural linen in a small package for 5.99 and I thought hmmm… this would be a great way to try a tiny count! We’ll fast forward 10 day ms and I am proud to say it wasn’t hard and I just love the small little stitches! This was huge for me as 36 ct is about as tiny as I have ever stitched! A Saviours Praise is up Jan 1 on 46ct! I suppose you never know! Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement ladies! I adore you both so much❤❤ Merry 🎄 Christmas!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Wow!!!!! Way to go Robin!!!!!!! That is a huge accomplishment!

[@keryncooper9319]

I live in hot, humid Brisbane, Australia and I know how you feel about the mice as I feel that way when ants decide to build nests in my needlework stash and patterns.

[@betsabeabarleycorn]

I love your videos! You are wonderful. I repeat all the time "I mean, seriously" or " Cool!", or "Say!", and I am italian 😂 I wonder what is my family thinking about my mumbling!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool Paola!!!!! Thank you!

[@melissagay2237]

Y’all are a hoot and a half!! I so enjoyed the giggles and fun I had with your video today! So glad the Christmas Spirit has hit and stayed! Your projects are wonderful and your stash, fabulous! The mouse story gives me “the creeps” - we’ve had several mouse stories ourselves!! As has most everyone, I think!! I’m wanting to see a picture of that pink tree! You have some treasures from folks I didn’t know existed, and that’s always fun - and dangerous to the pocketbook!!! 🤣 Well, happy stitching and I’ll “see you” again in two weeks!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Melissa!!!!

[@prairiestitcher515]

Hahahah I live in the country in Iowa surrounded by fields. But still I feel exactly the same as you guys about mice. Makes me shudder and if one ran up my leg… same as Laura sedate me and I’ll take to my bed… in a hotel… away from this house 😂😂😂😂 gross! We have more dang stories of critters living out here…. But mice in the house I just CAN NOT do. UGH!!!!!! Time to declare war in those little buggars!! 😂😂😂😂

[@annemarie6962]

Welcome back ladies. Really enjoyed spending time with you this evening. Your stitching is beautiful & all those charts have me reaching for my purse. There just isn't enough time to stitch everything. Trixie's fabric looks lovely, loved her explanations of the names. Take care, best wishes from 🇮🇪

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing I always enjoy your videos! I love your projects and your stories!

[@heidilehnig3099]

Thanks for sharing!

[@patsyowens7365]

Beautiful chart day for sure! Happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Patsy!!!

[@crazyboutknitting]

Thank you for making my day better. You both are so fun to watch.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Marnie!!! Hugs!

[@jbwdesignscrossstitch4750]

Oh say! That was so much fun to watch! And my favorite line was “operators standing by.” 😂You always entertain your viewers and are much loved by us all🤗Merry Christmas to you and your families.🎄

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Merry Christmas Judy!!!! Thank you for all the joy you bring to us stitchers!!!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

So comforting to stitch with you both on a cold Sunday evening. Always a pleasure.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

I just wish we were stitching together Sarah!!!!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 ❤️❤️

[@susanspratling]

Elizebeth is just beautiful amazing work!!

[@pennykyle9370]

I just finished watching #85. Such an enjoyable time. Brenda, I really hope you are successful "encouraging " Rick to get a dog. I have an 8 year old Cairn,Rowan. My two elder ladies died a year ago in the Spring. Next week Rowan and I are going to pick up our 10 week old puppy. It will be a joyous Christmas here.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so wonderful Penny!!!!!!!! This would be a big step for Brenda and Rick. After Bailee passed away she swore she was not getting another pet. So I am hoping that they can get a dog to love!

[@robbiebommele8010]

There are some really cute mice patterns out there but when they become real enough to touch me or my stuff...look out! You two sure have some great adventures and stories. I just love spending time with you. And thanks for all the enabling. Happy Stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Robbie!!!!! My Mom and I will never stitch a mouse pattern (even if it is slightly cute!). I have to check with Brenda if she would stitch one.....

[@karenpatton8850]

I’m with Laura on the mouse! Thanks again for the lovely video.❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Karen!

[@joyceclowser4071]

There just aren’t any words to convey how much I love you guys!! I could listen to you two every day!! I think we all have a mouse story or two. Growing up, a mama mouse had a bunch of babies in my dresser drawer. My sister, who is the world’s biggest softy (and I am not kidding!) begged me not to tell our mom! She was just heartbroken that Mom might kill them! Needless to say, we raised a litter of mice!! What were we thinking!!!!! Happy stitching, ladies!! ❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is lovely and horrifying all at the same time Joyce!!!!!!

[@joyceclowser4071]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 🤣🤣🤣

[@betsykohl7226]

I stitch Christmas all year long ❤️

[@emilywilliams3237]

You are so entertaining and inspiring. Because of holiday and Christmas doings I might not get a chance to watch your next video within the couple of days of you posting it, but I will watch it eventually and it will be a treat, I am certain of it! Thanks so much.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Emily!!!!! Merry Christmas!

[@grandmastraw]

You two take the dreary out of a cloudy day and fill it full of sunshine. I loved this video. I saw lots of charts I need. I laughed. I gasped in horror at the mouse stories. You shared so much I will gladly watch this video later this week with a notebook and pen. Blessings to you both and take care.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for those lovely words!!!

[@ritadepalatis6366]

Beautiful stitching! Congratulations, Brenda, for how well MI is doing although the Buckeyes loss was painful. There's always next year. GO BUCKS!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Rita!!!!!!!! Hope everything is going well with your new place!!

[@KizetteandTotoro]

You are so much fun to watch. Thank you for sharing these wondeful moments with us. Love ALL your stitching and everything else! Love from Japan.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Kiz!!!!! I would love to visit Japan!!!!!!

[@danieladrecsan8347]

Great video! 🦋🌻

[@georgiaobrien8393]

You both are such a delight! Love that Laura and her mom got together to look at her Christmas stash and “pet it”! Choking with laughter on that one yet, totally get it!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for your kind understanding Georgia!!!

[@mayolson2]

Always an enjoyable watch. You really are an inspiration. A big thank you!

[@carolfawcett1297]

Wow! I had to pause you so many times to look up, sign up for, etc! You showed so many good things! I must get some of Jody’s linen! It looks stunning! I’m hepped up!!! I have 2 cats and had a major mouse infestation last year! We caught 9! So, I’m glad your little critter didn’t damage anything! Check your charts carefully to be sure they didn’t chew anything!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Carol!!!

[@anntulip5322]

I have the 12 days of Christmas too ! And I was feeling sorry for myself too because I didn’t go to Jingel Bell either! But I only opened 3 bags!! I had self control !

[@debbybrandenburger2598]

Mice in my stitchy stuff would give me the willys! I hope they're gone. Brenda, I did not attend the Jingle Ball either - I have so much I truly want to stitch that I decided it was in my best interest to put on the blinders! Also, tell people not to be afraid of 40ct and needing a magnifier. Most of the time I am fine with 40ct with my bifocals - but the good light is critical. Getting used the "weave" of linen or even weave first, then try the higher counts - have a magnifier handy because if you do need, you need it - if you find you don't, you're good to go!

[@kathyhaymaker840]

I love that!!! Pick a wip!!! That’s what I want to do next year but I couldn’t think of what to call it!!! Yay now I’m set!!!

[@gailpost173]

What a lovely Sunday evening to be in your company. An absolute joy and delight as always. Bless you both. Love Gail xx ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so very much Gail!!!!

[@knittingstitchingmontana]

Peanut butter in traps work wonders. Killed field mice in the garage. Your Florence Mary Dickinson is absolutely gorgeous!! Would love to see Laura's mom with you both at least once! Love your stitching!❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!!!! We shall try to get my Mom on FT one of these days!

[@susansmalheiser787]

Nicola ALWAYS looks amazing!! You to are adorable and inviting. I love it.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Sue!!!

[@susansmalheiser787]

Your finish is wonderful!! I'm doing the basket for the blessing sampler. After seeing yours, I'm going to at least start that as well!!

[@beverleyfick6143]

Your video was great! Thank you for taking the time to share!

[@northernstitcher9289]

Mice, eek! I have heard that the smell of peppermint keeps them away. I bought a spray bottle of Mighty Mint Rodent Repellent from Amazon. Haven't had to use it yet, but I am prepared. Great video. Thanks

[@hannamansfield2894]

Thanks ladies....fabulous as always