Brenda and the Serial Starter - Episode #91 (3/5/23)

[@sherylross4461]

I love watching you two. And I don't even stitch samplers!!! I do have a question for you though. You are always showing so many linens. I don't have a local LNS so I have a hard time choosing linen. I prefer a tight weave and can't tell from the pictures whether it is tight or loose. Would you please share with me some of the linens you use that are a tight weave? Thank you so much.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sheryl! This is Laura here.....off the top of my head when I think of a tight weave I think of Picture this Plus. Also, I think of Fox and Rabbit and Cedar River Linen and Design. But all of this is pretty subjective. Will try to remember to discuss on floss tube....

[@sherylross4461]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 Thank you for looking at this for me. I really appreciate your looking at this for me. I was hoping Cedar River was. Just because I live in the PNW and she if from here. I understand your parents live on Bainbridge. We live just north of there in Hansville.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@sherylross4461 How cool is that!!!!! My friend Carolyn (Bremerton) has friends in Hansville. I wish I was out there right this minute. I feel so at home in the PNW. So, yes, order from Jody at Cedar River!!! Tell her I sent you!!!

[@margm4]

Thankyou for sharing your lives and talents……❤️🇦🇺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching!!!!!

[@teresawilkinson967]

Thanks for sharing that QR code, so much easier than searching Etsy. Keep sharing your joy and the love of the stitch.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

We will start the rise of the QR code in stitching!!!! That is so wild! Thanks Teresa~!

[@kindredstitcher]

That sampler box...zowwie!!!😍😍😍 absolutely gorgeous!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Isn't it just amazing?!!!!!!!!!

[@imclueless1]

I try not to quilt on the weekends so watching you two while stitching makes a perfect Saturday

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Yay!!! We are glad to be of service!

[@deborahcrotty8397]

I love watching you two. I love all your knowledge of stitching and your little personal stories. I am fan girl #1 and Brenda is my First Lady of Cross Stitch!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Deborah!!!!!!!!! Brenda is my 1st lady of cross stitch too!!!

[@debmorrison6846]

O M G !!! Separate the two strands and put them back together !!! I never knew this !!! And, no, I am not a new stitcher 😳 THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Wow!!! That is so great!!! Glad we could be of help!

[@Mrs.Stitcher]

Thank you for another wonderful video and for all the inspiration you give us.🥰🥰

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so so much! And thank you for all of your IG inspiration Beatriz!

[@joycehoward3419]

The ladder is great idea to display. To store if you dont want creases, roll on paper towel roll or whatever size you need. I use for knit shawls(wrapping paper rolls)works great. Love your flosstube.

[@lisasilver8054]

I am so glad I found you! I learned to stitch from my mom and grandma but had a brief "hiatus" of about 25 years. I'm so glad to be back to stitching and love the variety of patterns. Thanks for a great flosstube.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Lisa!!! So glad you are back to stitching!

[@carollorion5130]

Needed the joy you bring. Thanks.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Awwww!!! Thank you Carol! Sending you a big hug!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

You both make me so happy and the perfect accompaniment to my morning stitching. Loved everything about it!!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

So glad we were "together" this morning......love you!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 ❤️❤️❤️

[@carlarigel252]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Carla!

[@richterstitcher7936]

So many generous hearts, thanks for sharing all of your goodies. I watched so many that you mentioned already as well as found some new shops and flosstubers this time. 👍Thank you so much, Brenda and Laura. I need to get back to my flosstube. It’s been almost 8 weeks! Sewing crafting and organizing my room have kept me busy the last two months and the buying needs to stop I think!! I’m running out of room to put things haha So thankful I can find the time to stitch even a little. You both motivate me to keep it up. How special Laura to have a piece you stitchesd as a girl!! ❤❤❤ what a treasure. See you next time!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Hope that you find some stitching time ASAP!!!!! Thank you for your kind comments!~

[@richterstitcher7936]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 I have thankfully. I’m making it a daily thing if at all possible. Some days are harder then others! 👍🪡❤️👋

[@vintagethreads57]

Hello there, I have missed watching you two and all your shenanigans, and so glad to be back on track. Love your stitching inspiration... if no-one says it, thank you for your support of new floss tubers and new designers. Love you both, may God bless you richly.

[@hilaryrasmussen5736]

Thank you for another great video, your stitching is so beautiful you enabled me so many times. Thanks again. By the way the QR code worked thanks. Have a fantastic weekend!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Hilary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@melissac8559]

QR Code 100% worked AND I ordered a bag! Thanks!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Melissa!

[@patriciaeshleman9693]

For Laura's mom...I have good success running my white thread through wax...works really well! Thanks for another entertaining show!1

[@heidilehnig3099]

Thanks so much for all you share with us !

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@barbolivieri-soshesewsquil4867]

Ahhhh... my favorite ladies! Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for watching Barb!

[@janepanovich9818]

Tips I learned for stitching with white, Nancy. Yes, you MUST separate the threads if you are working with two strands. Coming up in an empty hole could also help. I have found that loosening up on my tension has helped in some situations, too. My last resort has been to try using a laying tool. Hope some of these help. Happy Stitching! 😁👍🏼

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Jane!!!! I will take a screen shot of your comment and send to my Mom!

[@mishxstitches]

I LOVE different and ran to get that AJ 1851!!!! Love it!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Isn't it amazing!!!!!!! So glad you got it too!

[@stitcharella27]

So many beautiful things! The coukoo clocks cracks me up.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!!!!

[@kylamarcher8998]

Thanks to your video some purchasing will occur at Country Sampler when my daughter and I go there the first week of April while visiting my granddaughter in Rochester, Minnesota. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos which I watch over and over any times especially the tribute to Barb Allen do Blackbird Design.

[@athenabesa380]

Always a treat to see all the things and listen to your banter😁

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Athena!

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Once again, Thank you both for the wonderful inspiration! As a new cross stitcher I loved the “Home Sweet Home” chart you received. It looked like something I could try to do. I admire all your samplers and hope to someday be able to stitch one.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!!!! I think if you love a project you can do anything....so just find a sampler that really calls to you (maybe one that doesn't have a ton of specialty stitches?) and do it one X at a time!

[@pattyaltier7234]

Thanks for the fabric parade! You two find the best fabric. I now need to go down the list of notes I took for floss tubes to watch and some shopping that needs to happen.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

We sure love linen!!!!!! Glad we could be of service Patty!

[@kathyburch9591]

I just ordered a bag from 502 because the panel showed the month of September and that is my birth month!! Love all of your WIPS and finishes. My Mother had beautiful writing too - she always said when she was young she practiced her writing. Loved your Mother's sealed card with her questions. I need to look better when starting on even weave - thank you for the description of how to start. Loved everything you showed!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so so much Kathy!!!

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Love spending time with you gals Always a chuckle or two! The Cuckoo bird chart is perfect & the clock went off at the perfect time. Happy stitching! Marilyn

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Marilyn!!!!

[@jkminor]

That clock has impeccable timing lol. That is a wonderful design. I like that one. I might have to get that.

[@stitchreadrepeat]

I needed this today - your joy is contagious, and I love sitting down to "chat" with you girls. The cuckoo clock's timing was hilarious, too! :) Brenda, I love the smalls you got done this week - sometimes, they're just the palette cleanser you need. Happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Caitlin!!!!!!!!

[@MCH077]

Love the cuckoo chart, definitely on my to do list! 🤪The cuckoo clock is hilarious! I really enjoyed listening to your video, while I stitch! In my younger days, I would say, "Holy Toledo", "Holy Mackerel " and grew up in Northern Ohio! When I moved to Cincinnati years ago, "Please" is the catch word! Thank you for imparting the stitching wisdom! Have a wonderful week! 😀

[@barbaralewis3093]

All I can say is that cuckoo clock is hysterically on time! Love that chart of the cuckoo bird! 100 years from now, I wonder how many will know the significance when seeing it stitched! People will be researching you to find the connection! You both are so much fun to watch! Thanks for all the stitching inspiration!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Barbara!!!!!!! That cuckoo clock is always good for comedic relief!

[@christinecurrie7553]

I scanned the QR code from your screen and it worked perfectly for pinny and tunney. Great project bags.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so amazing!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!

[@debbielattuca2439]

I enjoy your videos so much. I always get a chuckle. Some of the expressions like"oh my heck" I can relate to since I'm located in So. Illinois.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Debbie!!!!!!

[@lisaverizzi5428]

I always look forward to your flosstube. Thank you!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Lisa!

[@stitchylinda6242]

You ladies are the best! I always look forward to watching you. You are always lifting up other stitchers with the kindest words. I have to say that I ran right over to Stitching Bunny when I saw the thread keeps that can hang on a table or chair. I have one that must be 40+ years and it’s looking it’s age. Unfortunately it looks like she just sells the patterns so I’ll continue my hunt. (Sewing machines and I don’t play nice together. I leave that up to the experts.) Again, thanks for all you do! 💕

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Linda!!!!! Maybe you could message Stitching Bunny to see if she would make one just for you?????? I hope it works out!

[@TheDairyMom]

I love watching you, so much inspiration! The QR code worked for me! I'm checking out the shop right now.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool that the QR code worked!!!!! Thank you for watching Stacy!

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Brenda it makes me so happy to see you stitching those beautiful smalls. Laura, please tell your mom that her handwriting is beautiful. I was a Michigander til I was 17 and I return every year but I've never heard Jeez o Pete. I do however say Holy Mackerel.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Alison!!!!!!! Glad you have one funny saying in usage!

[@emilywittenberg6802]

I’m stitching in a cabin on a lake right now, however the lake is frozen and covered with snow. I can’t wait for summer and I’ll stitch on the deck! I skied the American Birkenbeiner last Saturday. Thanks Emily

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so so wonderful Emily!!!!!!!! Yay!!!

[@cherylclemen8621]

Another great flosstube! My Mom always said 'Geez oh Flip' she was from New York. Needless to say it made me smile.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is hilarious Cheryl!!!!!!!! What a great memory!

[@karenbarnes627]

Thank you for such a great video girls, it’s always so fun to watch you and most certainly be enabled as well! When I railroad my white and just don’t pull so tight an also use anchor brand my stitches lay and cover well. Just my tip. Loved seeing fox and rabbits new releases! Happy stitching and be blessed!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for that tip Karen!!!! Will get some Anchor white next time I am at a store!

[@lucinda.dunkley-smith]

Hi ladies - I love watching your video and seeing all the beautiful stitching that you have finished and about to start. When you show all your wonderful project bags, I always get a little bit jealous because a lot of the USA/Canada shops do not ship to Australia. I will be looking out for Heart in Hand Cuckoo Bird Sampler from my local craft shop.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lucinda!!!!! I just discovered a beautiful Etsy shop in Australia for bags and linen!!!!! www.etsy.com/shop/number12stitchco Run, don't walk, to Number12stitchco !!!!! I am breathless about it!

[@rebeccajensen8076]

I liked this episode so much I watched it twice so I could take more notes! Love you two.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Wow!!! That was so nice of you Rebecca!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@angelmassey6586]

Good to see you girls! Love d the comment about my needle dilemma"! Ouch!! Brenda loved the unique queen hoop you found! Never seen one personalized. And Laura that note from your mom was so special❤️ Looking forward to some warmer weather and opening our pool . I need to get outside!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Angel!!!!!!

[@Cozyegg]

Loving Brenda’s smalls.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Michelle!!!

[@jackietrembley9827]

Hi ladies! Loved everything about this video! The bird smalls!(I’m on a robin kick right now - just finishing up Spring’s Messenger, which is my third robin finish this year!) The cuckoo clock😂 The project bags! The note from Nancy! And always your friendship! So much to love! Have a wonderful couple of weeks!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so so much Jackie!!!

[@malewis205]

I watched Stitching Bunny and she was so adorable! 🐰 Fantastic work with your stitching. ❤🪡🧵

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Isn't she though????? So glad you had a chance to watch her Meredith! BTW, I love your name!

[@malewis205]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 Thank you so much! 🙏😊

[@Longfellowstitcher]

Ladies! I had JUST ordered the Cuckoo bird pattern and then tuned in to your Floss Tube…. Talk about timing! You two never fail to entertain! Thanks for the giggles!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is amazing timing!!!!! So cool!!!!

[@beckesposito9769]

Omg!! I ❤you two. So down to earth. Love the sites and info shared. I run an estate sale business here in Illinois and once in a while find cool things like the box- cuckoo cuckoo clocks too!!! My favorites. I’m new to watching flosstubers. So glad I found you. 😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching us!!!! We sure appreciate it!

[@noelwilcox9989]

I loved your moms note, and so sweet that you read it on the air. Always love to watch your station. I heard you talk about Inspired Needle, and Cathy said, that she will be having a grand opening in Florida mid-may to early June of this year. Her store is also still open and running on her website too. Thanks ladies for a wonderful show

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Noel! I did not know that about a Florida grand opening...oh man, that makes me sad up here in Illinois, but happy for Cathy!

[@christinaderrico5159]

Laura your mother seems so sweet! Brenda I love your smalls! Everything looks so beautiful ♥️ by the way the QR code worked!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Christina!!!! Glad that modern thing worked for you!!!

[@christinaderrico5159]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 ♥️😃

[@Merrcraw15]

Enjoyed watching! The smalls are so pretty and fun to stitch. I always seem to have a Blackbird Design stitch going - 4 of my WIPs at the present - my comfort stitching, because I don't have to think about the colors or designs - I know I will love it regardless. Take care and Happy Stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Merritt!!! Yes, BBD is always in style no matter what!

[@susanspratling]

The QR code does work! Thank you ladies..🎉

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is amazing!!!! Thanks for letting us know Susan!

[@LoriOrr-qp8fg]

from Lori O Medina Ohio - You guys are so great to watch/listen to - and I love to Rock & Roll on any night! I had an Aunt "B". And, wish we had a coo koo clock !

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lori!!!!

[@soulfulcrane]

😮😮😮😮 ok, I’m going to rest my jaw after watching this episode 😊😊😊😊 your taste in choosing patterns is tremendously good!! ❤❤❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Why thank you very kindly!!!!

[@kristyrohm1500]

Holy Mackrel!! My mom used to say that all the time and we are from the south ! Brenda...."I should be in jail" .lol. I rolled in the floor 🤪🤪🤪 Thanks ladies for another great video!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kristy!!!

[@melissagay2237]

Y’all are so fun! I’m a couple of days behind, but Dee and I finished watching y’all tonight! I love the suggestion of 924 as one of your blues - that’s one of the family colors for my “Christmas Blues” tree and ornies! Love that teal-y family! Y’all introduced me to several new things tonight - sorry Dee was watching with me!! 😳🤣 Keep up the great work! Loving it!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Melissa!!!!!!!! Your Christmas Blues decorating sounds really wonderful!!!!!!! Hugs!

[@emilywilliams3237]

I definitely want that Cuckoo chart - very pretty, and a lovely tribute to the two of you. How hilarious that the cuckoo clock went off while you were talking about that!! Always a pleasure to see your videos - I absolutely love them.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Emily!!!! Yes, we need to have a big Cuckoo stitch a long!!!!

[@emilywilliams3237]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 I ordered the pattern!! I am ready to start it as soon as it arrives.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@emilywilliams3237 Yay!!!!!!!!

[@ozarkmtnstitcher]

Great video as always. Sorry about the basketball game, Brenda. It was a really good game! And the Serial Starter's Mom is a gem. Love it.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Felicia!!!!!!!! We are sending you a big hug!

[@KimD618]

LOL.....Geez O Pete and Holy Mackerel! I'm in Ohio and those were 2 of the many sayings I heard often growing up. Love your videos ladies! Take care.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kim!!!!

[@susanjeffries9560]

I did it! Brenda, you held up that QR code just right and my phone picked it up perfectly!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool!!!!

[@tamimorgan1487]

Oh boy! I just love you two!❤ so fun to watch you two thoroughly enjoying this habit of stitching and collecting all the fabulous things that go along with it! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for sharing! Happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Tami!!!!!! We are so happy to be able to share everything with lovely stitchers like you!

[@sharonrobinson9958]

What a joy & such fun to watch you sweet ladies!! I get so excited when I see your video come up! Thank you so much for sharing all your stitching, haul & gifts with us! You are a treasure! Love it! 💖💝💕🌸

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so so much for your very kind comments Sharon!!!

[@VictoriasCraftyRoom]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing all of your stitching and shopping goodies!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@carolfawcett1297]

Well you did it again! Enabled me right to Scattered Seed Sampler to buy the pinkeep club! Brenda, love that you stitch smalls in between samplers and I can’t wait to stitch my two bunnies from Scattered Seed that I have in my stash! And now I must get the cuckoo chart too! What.a special tribute to two great ladies!! Loved seeing you both and can hardly wait two more weeks for your next episode!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Carol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad we will be stitching some of the same things!!!

[@jerananelms1760]

I finally received my Red Box from hands across the sea. I loved every minute of opening the envelopes and tour Europe. My father was from Greece so I will be starting on that one.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

How fun!!! So glad your box arrived safely Jerana!!!!!! Great pick for a start!

[@wandamccoll3739]

Oh my goodness, that cuckoo clock just knows when to cuckoo!!! Love the Cuckoo Bird chart and it's even more special with the beautiful dedication to both of you! I'm working on a Blackbird designs pattern right now as I did not put one stitch on a BBD last year and that's just not acceptable!!! Brenda, that wooden box is a work of art!!!! Laura, the piece you did for your Grandma is such a special treasure!!! Thanks as always ladies and happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Wanda!!!!!!! Yes, the three of us need to do better with our BBD stitching! Thank you for watching and leaving such a nice comment!

[@susanleone8986]

I'm relatively new to cross stitching and had never heard before that if you are using two threads they should be separated and then put back together! That combined with Vonna's recent tip to use a bigger rather than smaller needle size-so the stitches aren't crushed-really improved my stitching! Much neater and less twisting. Thanks so much for the tip...always enjoy watching you both as you share your talents and banter.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Susan!!!!!! So glad that this helped you!

[@gingershull2364]

Oh you two are such a joy with all you share! Thank you so much for the kind shoutout! I about dropped my hoop when I heard my name! I appreciate your kindness!

[@christinecrane4864]

Ginger.... I LOVE your photos! Always happy to see your newest instagram posts,... soooo inspirational!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Ginger for all of the inspiration you give!!!!!! We love everything you stitch!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@christinecrane4864 Right Christine!??? For sure!

[@stitchylinda6242]

Was so happy to hear you mentioned Ginger. You are the sweetest and always so helpful. Much love sent your way

[@bettylowdermilk4296]

So much fun to watch you two. You are just delightful. ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Betty!!!!!

[@mtyner641]

I have been wanting to ask the same question about stitching with white threads. Thanks much mom.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@marciastille5868]

I love that your mother sent her questions in a sealed envelope!! So much good stitchy stuff you always show! Thanks!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Marcia!!!! Yes, mom's envelope was really a great idea.....she is like that though....always thoughtful!

[@marielombardo7294]

I love it Brenda that your doing smalls & inspired Laura too. I’m on a small kick right now too. Fun to change it up.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Right??!!!!! I have been "smalling" it all week and it is fun, fun, fun! Thanks Marie!

[@laynemissigman9143]

I look forward to every one of your videos! I am so thankful to you Brenda for always making cross stitch mistakes "no big deal" and "there's a way to keep going." I cross stitched as a child and then now in my 50s started again and when I first made mistakes I was like "what is your problem???" so mad at myself and putting the project in time out. I now see your forgiving facial expression as if you are in the room saying "it's ok...make it work." and Laura you are a delight as well. I love all your personality and how wonderful it is you are so close to your mom:). So sweet she wrote that cherished letter. You two are amazing and thanks for videos. xoxo

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you very kindly Layne!!!!!! Your comments make us so happy that we make floss tubes!!! Glad you started stitching again!!!

[@joannschlindwein4702]

Hello and thank you so very much for your dedication, guidance and knowledge. I am a repeat watcher and am currently watching a December 2022 video. Please know that the Ye Olde Cross Stitchery in Bristol Pa has an enormous number of retired patterns. Mary, the owner has lots of Lizzie Kate. This shop is both retail and mail order. So enjoy both of you. Angels on Earth

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Jo Ann!!!!!!! We will keep that in mind about Ye Olde Cross Stitchery!

[@clarec6659]

So lovely that I can join in with you both this way. Love the special surprise’s you both get in the mail. So special. Blessings and happy stitching.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you very kindly Clare!!!!!

[@debramcclanahan5674]

I was so surprised to see you again today. I went with the Hubby on a business trip the first part of February and I'm still trying to catch up on Floss Tube. Always enjoy seeing you. Love the HATS "Jane Harth 1868". It's going to be a new acquisition soon. I did get a giggle from the person putting her finished pieces up on a quilt ladder. I stitch in my library and look at 16 feet of book cases. Last year I hung my first finish from one of the shelves and then proceeded to add a dozen more. I took them down when I decorated for Christmas/winter and have really missed looking at them. Haven't had a finish yet this year so may get them out and replace as I finish this year. Or just leave them all up as an inducement to do a final finish on them. Working on a couple of Blackbirds and they have been fun stitches.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool Debra!!!!!!! Yes, ,put them back up!!!

[@patsyowens7365]

Oh I love Coocko bird! And all your small birds are beautiful! I’m stitching bunnies between my samplers right now, but birds maybe calling. Thank you ladies for the awesome entertainment….

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Patsy!

[@lucindafino6462]

Love your cuckoo clock. It always chimes at the most opportune moment. I plan to stitch my stash this year. So far I haven’t gotten any new patterns. I have printed out a few freebies, though. Currently I’m stitching some Easter and Spring smalls. As always a very inspiring floss tube.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so great that you are stitching from stash Lucinda!!!!! Hope you are able to stitch up lots of projects!

[@carolcarter5779]

I enjoyed you so much this time. You both inspire me. I will be buying the cuckoo chart.💗

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Carol!!!!!! We need a cuckoo SAL!

[@cathyculverwell7667]

OMG when the cuckoo clock started when you were showing Cecilia’s pattern I lost it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you for enabling me with so many ideas. As always, love you ladies 😍😍

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Cathy!! That was hilarious!!!!!!! That clock!

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Another Fun Video, beautiful fabrics, goodies, gifts, note from Mom, sweet chart from Heart in Hand, the cuckoo clock approved. 💕 Happy Stitching !!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Dee!

[@judylquiltsxstitch8711]

My first thought when I saw the Cuckoo Bird Sampler was wouldn't that look beautiful in blue!! I just ordered it and 3 other patterns. I already placed 3 orders with Colorado Cross Stitch. Every year I say I'm not ordering any new releases. Who am I kidding? Loved the video! Happy stitching.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Judy!!!!! I guess we just have to face the fact....we are powerless in the face of market!!!

[@judyholdsworth7096]

So lovely to see and hear your antics. Yes, I’m on the East coast of oz and the latest parcel tracking for the magical red box says it is still in the UK. Until next time. Take care. 🇦🇺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Did you get the red box yet Judy!???? We sure hope so!!!

[@judyholdsworth7096]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 oh yes! Sure did. So excited but haven’t seen much more about it. Do we start them? In any specific order and all together as a SAL? Of course I still haven’t kitted them up yet, but soon, very soon and I don’t think I can wait to start much longer. What about you two?

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@judyholdsworth7096 Did you see Nicola's video yesterday?????? We have not started anything yet...but the time is coming!

[@judyholdsworth7096]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 oh yes, so excited when I saw it pop up in my feed. My LNS is a little store a few thousand kms away in Tasmania but we spoke yesterday about substitute fabrics, 100.3 and SALS for the charts. I’d love a soft fabric folder that has multiple small project folders within it to hold all the kitted up ‘Letters’ charts/starts together. I’ve attached little felt pads to the bottom of the box and I’m dreaming up all sorts of things to do with it. 🙄🤣 How blessed are we to be able to partake of this craft and the fellowship of stitchers. See you at your next video. ❤️🇦🇺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@judyholdsworth7096 Loved reading all of this comment Judy!!! Great ideas!

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

Loved your mom’s questions. I had seen on another floss tube or two about always separating strands. Now I do. February I did work on smalls also. Sometimes you just have have to change it up.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!!!! Agree with the changing up!!!

[@michelehoward2391]

I can’t remember if I commented or not…I started watching then watched the remainder today! You two are so fun to listen to! Love the stories and stitching is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your stitching and time with us! ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for watching Michele!!!!

[@rhondalafleur6357]

Love the Cuckoo clock which always cuckoos at the right time. Loved Laura's mom's note with questions. Once again you two tempt us with beautiful patterns to stitch.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment Rhonda!

[@sharonswieter8041]

Geez oh Pete! I’m from Michigan, too! Don’t live there now but it was what we always said!! 🤣

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is hilarious Sharon!!!!!

[@BrendaHapps]

Hello Girls!! Enjoyed watching your show today. Thank you for sharing your haul of fabrics. I do not have a local cross stitch shop in are area. I have been purchasing white evenweave online then tea dying it myself. Brenda!! the box that you purchased on ebay is magnificence!! I love shopping antiques. I am a collector of antique sewing notions and anything related to stitching. I feel like I am rescuing someone's treasures. Something that they stitched to comfort them. My mom passed away when I was 19. I could never part with her sewing collection. Laura you are so blessed to have your mom. I love hearing about your relationship with your mom. It sounds like you have so much in common. Brenda and Laura you are so blessed to have such a wonderful stitching friendship. I can't wait to see what is in your red boxes from Nicola. Thank you for taking the time to share!! Brenda from Northern California

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Brenda....loved reading your sweet comments. Sending you a big hug!

[@elizabethford7263]

One of my favorite things about y'all is the way you notice details, like the cross stitch used on the project roll button. You really make people feel appreciated.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Elizabeth!!!! that is very kind of you to say!

[@chellesunflwr]

Another GREAT video!! All the Lovelies….QR code totally worked. I used and saved to my favorites. Subscribed to Stitching Bunny. Thank you for sharing. ❤🌻👍🏼

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@julieweeks1211]

Enjoy watching you girls from here in Kalamazoo Michigan! I picked up sitching again during COVID like so many others and am loving it! I too have become a collector of patterns, and can't ever find enough time in a day! Looking forward to your next youtube!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Julie!!!! So glad that you returned to stitching!!!!!!! Definitely not enough stitching time in each day!

[@cmspe]

Brenda - Treenway silks have been a staple in the embroidery world since the late 1990s. Judith Baker Montano was an instrumental teacher in bringing silk to cross stitchers and needlework enthusiasts. Ms. Montano also has an excellent book on needlework stitches and other beautiful books on stitching. There is a brief history on the company on their website. They are well known for quality, dye-fast threads at numerous weights.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for that great information Christine!!

[@nsobgyn]

I love that quilt ladder idea. Thanks for passing that along. Fabulous projects today.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Wasn't that a great idea that Brenda remembered to tell us about!!!! This community has so many great people and great ideas!

[@lynnblanchard]

Laura. I agree with your mom about DMC white. Somehow it seems to be a little crinkly. After separating and rejoining the floss, try running it through a moist sponge. Fold the sponge in half and pull the floss through the fold. It will dry in a second. I do this when I am smocking and it makes the strands smooth, and they lay nicely on the fabric.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for that great advice!!!!

[@marleenoceanbreeze6510]

Thank you for another visit filled with camaraderie, good cheer and lots of pretties. Your bird patterns are beautiful, Brenda. Love the coocoo bird for you both, such fun. I hope Nancy gets sorted out in her stitching. She should pop by one day and say hello. Take care, and happy stitching.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Arleen!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

I love all the smalls that you've been stitching, all those birds are so beautiful. Thank you for another wonderful video, ladies, I just love watching you, you bring me so much joy.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you very kindly Lorraine!!!!! Yes, those birdies Brenda has been stitching are just wonderful!!!!! I went home and started that NFF bird chart I showed. I got one bird done!

[@gerryfix1009]

What a GREAT video! Beautiful things. Love the tribute to you two on the Cuckoo clock xstitch pattern. That clock cuckooed at a number of appropriate times in this video. It is listening. I loved your mother’s note Laura. ❤️❤️🌲🌲🌲

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Gerry!!! Yes, that clock knows what is going on!

[@ChristineSchiesswohl]

Great time with you two today!!. Your mom's question....floss has a nap (like velvet has a nap) and you can feel that it is softer in one direction than the other. When you separate your thread you need to make sure you put those threads back together in the same direction. This has an effect on your coverage. I always thread my needle with the nap going down whether I am using two ply or one. I was taught about the nap when I made english smocked dresses for my daughters when they were little girls.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh wow! That is important information Christine! I am going to take a screen shot of that so I remember! Thank you!

[@cmspe]

Nap is one of the first things they teach in EGA Embroiderers Guild of America) classes. Nap is why EGA always said the loop method for starting a thread is a no-no. Sometimes, you "just gotta use it!" :)