Brenda and the Serial starter - Episode #93 (4/2/23)

[@monasnowden8824]

Loved seeing the quilted items from Vintage Blessings. I’ve been making quilts since 1974 and the 1930’s and 1940’s is my favorite era of quilts. I’ve made 2 Dresden Plates and 2 Grandmothers Flower Gardens in addition to many Log Cabin quilts. I have no idea how many quilts I’ve made but I imagine 200-300 over 40 plus years….. I still love it but now I’m so into cross stitching samplers. Bottom line: I love that you appreciate these treasures. Love watching you and Laura….. thank you. Mona in Florida.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Mona!!!! We both love, love, love quilts!!!!!

[@trish1207]

Oh my goodness, we are SO HONORED that you featured our quilts and stuff!! Thank you!! This is so amazing!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing. Love your stitching ladies.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Linda!

[@Griffinand3]

Great video and beautiful work!!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Mary!

[@eileenkrier3120]

Thank you for sharing. I know I have something in my stash.😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

It is always good to have stash!!!

[@stitchroadie4076]

highly entertaining! ...and it is nice to know that i am not the only one who gets stressed out kitting up!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Anna! From now on ...make Jennine kit up all your projects!

[@tamimorgan1487]

Wow ladies! I love to see what you both stitch and especially like to see what all you purchase! Amazing!! So many beautiful and fun charts, and cross stitch accessories! Thank you for sharing! Happy Stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Tami!!!

[@pamelaabate4731]

Such fun watching you ladies again! Live to see your haul and inspiration to buy all the things! And Brenda, I agree, I do not like to kit up a project. Takes me too much time to pick out the perfect piece of linen and threads. But I love the stitching part. Enjoy your Easter! ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Pamela!!!!

[@lisahoyer3422]

Thanks for answering my questions on samplers. I agree that I like the idea of stitching what the original stitcher did but like at Laura’s house, some things just wouldn’t fly here. And I do like keeping the original name, I like the historical connection. I guess I’ll just play it by ear as the verses come up in stitching. And Brenda, yes, Patriots Day is coming up … Boston Marathon. I always chuckle when you both talk about ordering to help get you through the work day. I remember those days well. 😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lisa...that reminds me...there is a Wishing Thorn chart I want....off to shoom!!!!! I think changing the verse if it is too religious or something, but keeping the original stitcher's name is the route I will go.

[@lisahaley116]

When I watch your videos I laugh along with you 😅 such fun and beautiful stitches

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you very much Lisa!!!!

[@angelasaunders9424]

I have the Lori Hold project bag panels. I have only made 2 so far. I need to get going on making those for all my cross stitch WIP projects.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

You really do Angela!!!!! They are so wonderful!

[@kristiemichalowski971]

I joined the Scattered Seed Club too! Got mine but did not get as far as Laura. Love the Duck Derby and I live in Cartersville where it takes place. Talk about a small world. Thank you for another great episode Brenda I'm sorry your weeks have been trying...hoping things truly get better for you.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kristie! That is wonderful that you follow the duck derby goings on!!!! and that you joined the Scattered Seed Club!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Happy Easter! Thanks for another wonderful video, you had so many lovely projects and charts! I am inspired to get back to stitching all the things! 😁 🐰🐣

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sharman!!! Yes, please get back to stitching!!!!!

[@kimkincaid5257]

Two separate hobbies: stitching and kitting up projects. 😛 Praying for you, Brenda, in the weeks ahead. I have to add a capital gains to mine this year. Hoo boy!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is correct Kim! Two separate hobbies...and we are good at both of them! Hah!

[@southernmoststitcher3183]

I love you both but Brenda I love it when you laugh.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Awww! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

[@rossl6114]

The gorgeous Hannah Campbell sampler is actually from a town only 11 miles from my hometown of Belfast! Ballypallady is a tiny townland near Ballyclare. Was so happy to find it was from Northern Ireland!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so wonderful!!!!!!! You have to stitch her!

[@sandianaya5141]

Thank you and I am bound and determined to buy everything you show us. I am a slow stitcher I think, I am most definitely a slow quilter and been quilting for decades.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sandi!!!! You just work on what you love and that will make you very happy!

[@michelejames8601]

My pup loves your clocks-she ruffs at them every time she hears them! You ladies are wonderful but so enabling! I think I MUST start This I Know STAT!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Michele!!! Your pup sounds so cute!

[@gailpost173]

What a delight as always. Such inspiration. Love your friendship so much. Happy stitching and keep safe and well. Love Gail xx ❤❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Gail!

[@LoriOrr-qp8fg]

Love you guys and your videos! Love your clocks too!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lori!

[@wilmavandentoorn1728]

Happy video!! I just love hearing all your clocks! Also love the kind words you share between each other! ❤

[@patsyowens7365]

Beautiful beautiful , all the things! Love seeing everything! Thank you ladies for taking time to show us and explain so many things…

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Patsy!!

[@jendickson2201]

Katie Strahan videos are ( besides you two😊)my favorite. For the simple reason that they’re educational. Eye opening information that has improved my knowledge and stitching immensely. When I have money in the budget I watch your videos with pen and paper ! But I watch you two for new samplers and linen recommendations. And your friendship and humor. 😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Jen!!! Yes, Katie is always a wealth of information and eye candy!!!! Such inspiration!

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

I loved seeing all your projects and beautiful stitching. It was fun to see all your new stitching goodies too, all so gorgeous. Thank you for another wonderful video and I hope you both have a great upcoming two weeks. Happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lorraine!!!!! Happy Stitching to you too!

[@lindalee8040]

Ok ladies. Got my wine, my cross stitch and you both. And I’m strapped in. Lol.

[@josietenboer]

Same, minus wine...LOL

[@cathyshannon1704]

How now brown cow. I had forgotten this saying until I watched your program. I think my mother used this saying. She grew up in Nebraska. I did the over one stitching on 40 count on Harriet Godhard 1817. I started it before I realized it had over one stitching. It was not as hard as I thought it would be. I did the full cross but I also like the idea of doing the tent stitch. I would probably do the tent stitch the next time I do over one. Thank you for wonderful program. Happy Easter.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Cathy!!!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

You two!!!! I always love sitting and stitching with you - it always brightens my day and brings smiles and laughter - but your words really touched my heart. Thank you, thank you for your wonderful kindness and your kind words.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Katie!!!! You are so talented and pretty much a genius....we love your stitching and creating! Sparkle prim for the win!!!!!! Hugs!!!

[@Katie-hr9fr]

Thank you SO MUCH for mentioning me and my Granny, Themis!!! She was over the moon! I sent her reaction to your email Laura but please let me know if you don’t receive it!! So much love to both of you from Themis and Katie 💕 :) xxx

[@SewManyThings]

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[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Hi dear!!!! I did not get an email so if you can resend to [e-mail] that would be great!!!!!!! I just wish I could come over and visit with you two!!! Sending a big hug!

[@georgiaobrien8393]

Great conversation about reproduction samplers - and changing them. And good gravy, twisted bottoms! And, like Laura, I think many of us need a defibrillator watching YOUR flosstubes! You both are so enjoyable!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Georgia!!!!

[@jonigoodmanson2179]

Love everything about your videos. Excited every time a new one is up so thank you! And hang in there, Brenda!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Joni!!!!

[@pamelapalmer1250]

You both make my day. I know I keep saying that to you. I live with my daughter and son-in-law, and the grandkids. When I watch you on the u-tube on the TV they say oh your watching Brenda and Laura again. Lol well they know what I watch 🎉

[@wandamccoll3739]

What a wonderful visit with two super special people!!! Thanks for the endless inspiration! I laughed out loud Brenda when you said that you get the mail as I do the I same thing! It's just silly as my husband doesn't mind what I get but I love to get the mail! I love How Now Brown Cow, Laura, and you have made me want to start it! I love kitting things up but I don't like starting - I think because the beginning is always so much counting. Thanks as always and happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Wanda!!!! I am still working on How Now Brown Cow and really enjoying it!!!!! Hope you can start it soon!

[@kathyburch9591]

Great video and thank you for sharing all of the other Floss Tubers plus places to spend our money at LOL. I just started Tiger Lily's Sunbonnet Sue last night. I love kitting things up !

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kathy!!! Are you using the called for floss or something else? I want to use stuff from stash, but have to figure it out.

[@barbarabass4235]

You two always talk about other stitchers that make you happy after watching them. Well May I say that you, Brenda and Laura do the same for me. I love seeing your wonderful relationship and how kind and thankful you always are. And oh how I love when that cuckoo clock signals the hour.🤣 You guys crack me up! Happy Easter! 🌹🌺🌸🌷

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so so much Barbara!!!! Your kind words mean so much to us!

[@maureenlopez9266]

Another Brenda and Laura inspired sampler design:. If you've got a twisted bottom, get your panties straight! 🤣. You two always make me laugh! Happy Easter!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Maureen!!!

[@MCH077]

Hi Ladies! Its a fabulous Sunday, when I listen to you, while I do my stitching! Thank you for your inspiration! Happy Easter Laura and Brenda🌷Have a wonderful week! 🌻🌺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Cathy!!!

[@thefarmhouseinthefield4576]

Yes, from Michigan and my dad says the same thing, "How now brown cow".

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Go Michigan!!!!!

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Another great time to watch & stitch. Love all of your projects & haul, always. Marilyn

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Marilyn!

[@melniee2551]

I love whenever Brenda says her "Michigan" sayings. Then I talk to my mother about the sayings. She laughs for days, thinking of the last time she heard anyone using that slang, and also her own parents who said them all the time!. Thanks for those nice memories. Jeez-o-pete lol.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool Melnie!!!!!! So glad that Brenda can bring back those Michigan sayings!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Thank you for the lovely shout out, Brenda. You guys were a bit brutal in the enabling department. I just want to stitch everything after I watch. I love all that you both do for designers, project bag makers, and other accoutrements. The circle of life in our cross stitch world. Love you both.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sarah!!!!! You know we are always thinking of you fondly!!!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 ❤️❤️

[@MaryAnnArnold]

Just discovered your channel and I will be back! I retired last June and I sympathize with you, Brenda. We always geared up for tax season in December due to people putting off taking their mandatory RMDs. Couldn't wait for the two weeks after the tax deadline so that it would be over for another year. My husband and I are former Midwesterners - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Iowa, but we have lived in PA for the last 26 years. Your references bring back many great memories.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for watching our floss tube Mary Ann! You lived all over the Midwest! Happy Stitching to you!!!

[@carolfawcett1297]

After last weekend’s storms here in NE Ohio, which knocked our our internet, I am finally able to watch you today (Tuesday)! I really enjoyed seeing all of your goodies from Market! Just when I think you can’t possibly have any new things to purchase, you do it again-enabling me! Have a very happy Easter Sunday ladies!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Glad you have internet again Carol!! Thank you for watching!

[@karenmoseley9337]

I grew up in MA and now live in CT. When I was a little girl, a family friend used to say to me, "How now brown cow? Remember brown cows give chocolate milk and white cows give white milk." I never thought to ask him what a white cow with black spots would give. Your bags, stitches, and purchases always inspire me. Thanks for what you do!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Karen!!!! What a fun memory that is!

[@maryellenmcinnis7693]

Thank you so much. First for all the inspiration and lovely things for my eyes to see. Second, for all the good belly laughs. You two are wonderful.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you very kindly Mary Ellen!

[@SewManyThings]

Another super fun flosstube ladies! I was in my sewing room making a ton of baby stuff (bibs, burp cloths, diaper changing mats, receiving blankets, etc.) for my new great nephew while listening to you two! Thanks for keeping me company! And yes learning new stitches is such fun! I love making wall hangings with tons of specialty stitches. In fact if you want to blow your mind, look up Sue Spargo! She is an amazing quilter and an expert in embroidery. Her stuff is so beautiful! See you next time!!😘😘

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Anne! Your great nephew is going to have everything he needs!

[@margm4]

You delightful girls are wonderful enablers of each other, and everyone of we viewers. Love you to bits and always look forward to this pleasant time. ❤️🇦🇺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so very much!!! How kind!

[@wooleygirl5240]

What a great video! I enjoyed it so much-loved seeing your haul and stitching and gifts and everything! I had to keep pausing and looking up the flosstubes you recommended and the vintage quilt site. I hope you both have a great two weeks until we see you again. Happy Easter! 🐰🐇Pam Miller

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Pam!!!!

[@pattyaltier7234]

Brenda, you haul is fabulous! Laura, your starts are wonderful and inspiring! I was happy to see the floss arrived. You are welcome!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for sending the floss Patty!!!! We both look forward to using it and my Mom is going to be so happy!

[@annasbooksandstitches]

I went over to Needle and Flax after hearing how wonderful you think they are. Then I saw they have a fabric named "Thornfield" and one named "Pemberley". Wouldn't it just so happen that I have both a Jane Austen project and a Jane Eyre project that both need fabric. Only 14 days left until tax season ends and I can't wait to have my weekends (and stitching time) back!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Well that is a lovely coincidence Anna!!!!!! Enjoy that stitching!

[@grandmastraw]

Yay! I get to spend some time with Brenda and Laura! You two make me smile in so many ways. Love to see what you are working on, your haul, and what gives you fits…..sorry work is tough right now Brenda….I hope it gets better very soon. Thanks for always reminding me to stitch what I love. Happy Easter to you both and your families. Blessings and take care.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so very much for your lovely comments and for watching!

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Just enjoy you two so much. Your Company is a most thanks

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Yvonne!!!

[@danieladrecsan8347]

Have a Happy Easter! Love all your projects! 🦋🦋🌻🌻

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Daniela!

[@annemarie6962]

My late grandfather always said "How now brown cow" I hadn't heard it in years. Immediately filled my heart with joy at the memory. Thank you ladies. Such a pleasure to have you visit this evening. So much inspiration. I am waiting for the cuckoo chart to come back into stock at The Patchwork Rabbit as I simply have to stitch it in honour of the hours of entertainment you both have given me. Have a blessed Easter. Best wishes from 🇮🇪

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Anne Marie!!!!! I hope the cuckoo chart is "winging" its way to you right now!

[@annneal6355]

Loved watching your flosstube. Glad to see the things are both stitching. Have a great week😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Ann! Hope you are stitching too!

[@margaretblank9351]

I'm so glad you mentioned Sarah and her Stitchy Spot -- and don't forget her DH Stan, who did the music! She is a fave of mine, for sure. Thanks to your last post, I now subscribe to Stitching Bunny. She and Carol Salt Box and I are all around the same age, and I really love that! As for Birgit -- I'm working on "Bernarad Bellon" -- a Spanish repro sampler she did, in memory of my late cousin, a Canadian, who married a Spaniard and moved to Seville almost 60 years ago. Our family visited in 1992 -- and I have fond memories. The sampler will be given to her younger sister, who lives on the West Island of Montreal. As Sarah (Stitchy Spot) recently opined...this stitching community is all about connection. I am a quilter and a knitter too and in ALL THREE textile communities, I find the same richness of friendship, fun and connection. There's a line in Psalm 90 that reads, "May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands" -- and this is what happens with all of us who work with our hands.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for your wonderful and meaningful comments Margaret!!!!!! We are all so lucky to have stitching in our lives!

[@noufgazi4900]

I stopped to see stitching Bunny & I didn’t go back to resume this episode until I watched 2 episodes. Judi is a master stitcher. Acorn & threads flosstube is enjoyable as well as educational. Thank you

[@beckyreed6196]

It's always a beautiful Sunday when I can sit and stitch watching Brenda and Laura. Have a very Happy Easter!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Becky!!!

[@rhondalafleur6357]

You two are such a joy to watch and listen to. Love the wit. Love all of your haul. Brenda, I also purchased the Lila's Studio, Lord's Prayer. I am waiting for the called for fabric to become available as it is unavailable where I purchase my supplies from. Happy Easter Brenda and Laura!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Rhonda!!!

[@marniekatzbeck5856]

Love your channel and looking at the samplers you have started . I would like to stitch a sampler, looking for one thats not so big and easy

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Marnie!!!! We always recommend a red sampler! Go look at Pineberry Lane charts. I know you will find one there!!!

[@marniekatzbeck5856]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 thanks I want to stitch one for each of my granddaughters.

[@valeriechamp1151]

Already ordered the Halloween box..so much fun. Shipping to Canada was reasonable too

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is great Valerie!

[@NDQuilter1]

Happy Easter ✝️🐣❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!

[@katrinamiddleton7573]

I love Patchwork Pawprint! Her bags are lovely!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

They certainly are!!! Works of art! Thank you Katrina!

[@EmmyRose22a]

Always a pleasure spending time with you ladies. So much inspiration and enabling, lol. I love the idea of a Halloween stitchy box.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Emmy!!!

[@barbaraamccorkle7424]

I used to work for an accountant & I hated tax season. I know what you are going thru Brenda. Great video today girls. Loved seeing all the goodies & your lovely stitching.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Barbara!

[@VirginiaEfta]

"How Now Brown Cow" is something we said when I was growing up in northern Minnesota. There are so many unique 'sayings' from the Midwest. I love them and will often still use them (and feel out of place) on the east coast. But they are so fun! Once again I filled two pages of list from your fosstube. Have I mentioned how much I enjoy them? ;>). I discovered Sara's Cross stitch Place and Birgit as well. They are so wonderful. I always check out those you mention and I am always pleased. Thank you so much for another enjoyable day of Floss tube!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Virginia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sandraoreilly7477]

Again, always so much fun watching the two of you. You bring joy to my stitching days!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sandra!!!!

[@jennifers4051]

Thank you for letting us know about that thumbnail. Just love that antique sampler too...have you ever thought about having it reproduced? It really is a stunning piece. Now, I have a confession, I've never railroaded my threads, nor have I hever split the dmc threads so that the two strands are separate. I would think that it would make it more difficult for them to lie flat? I don't know, it's just I've always done it that way. And thank you for the time and loveliness! Hugs and Love, Jen

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Jennifer! Maybe when Brenda retires she will reproduce it...not sure yet. Try splitting those DMC threads...we think it definitely helps them lay nicer together. Let us know what you think if you do it.

[@barbarahouser]

Loved spending time with the two of you today. Hang in there Brenda...the end of tax season is in sight! Thank you for all the eye candy, new flosstubers, Etsy shops, finishes, new starts, giggles & laughter! Thank you for sharing your time & talents with us. Wishing you both a Blessed Easter Celebration and lots of stitching time!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Barbara!!

[@janarice4084]

You ladies are awesome!! I have enjoyed all of your videos. I am about 1hr 20min from Notforgotten Farm and went yesterday. Lori is so sweet and I met her husband and talked with the ladies that gather there weekly. You know one of the charts I purchased was The Flight! 😊 If you are ever in the area it is worth a visit! I hope you ladies have a wonderful Easter! ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

We would love, love, love to go to NFF!!!!!! So happy you were able to go!!!!!

[@sandyevenson-hagen370]

Thanks for sharing! So many great projects, so little time…what dilemma!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sandy! Yes, that is a good problem to have.

[@AllyBelser13]

How now brown cow is an elocution exercise from way back. Thank you for bringing it to mind. Made me think of my Grama…whenever one of the grandchildren would mumble (a strong family trait) she’d say “how now brown?” 😂

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

I am trying to figure out if there is more to it than just that part of the phrase.....will have to Google. Thank you Ally!

[@karenkirk8261]

It was such a lovely surprise to see Mary Morgans pop up at the end☺️ It wasn’t at Summer School Brenda but we have shown it on our Flosstube. It’s still one of my favourites of ours. Have a safe and blessed Easter 🐣

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Karen!!!!!!! Mary Morgan is a real bobby dazzler! I hope to get the DMC soon!!!! Hope you are feeling well!!!!

[@debbieboudreau331]

Happy to see your smiling faces! And Brenda I absolutely love kitting up projects. Wish I could come help you with that.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Debbie!!!! I bet Brenda wishes you could come over too!!!

[@littlegreybeans]

This made my Monday. Thank you!! Have a wonderful Easter.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kylie!

[@lorettalowe5096]

Once again you both have made a very enjoyable episode. You both are so encouraging, thank you.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Loretta!!!

[@michellehudson3712]

I stitched and watched. I love that Mary Morgan!!! ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Michelle!!!!!! Should we do a Mary Morgan start together sometime????????????

[@trishaolson6597]

I look soooo forward to my Sunday visit with you two!!! So much love and appreciation on your channel! ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Trisha! That is so kind of you to say!

[@nancyevans7609]

Funny thing when you showed Running with Needles and Scissors pattern Beloved by Sylvia my eyes 👀 went to my phone screen as I was stitching on that chart right then and there! Yes it was my first preorder from Hobby House and I absolutely love it! I’m a stitcher that likes to start upper left corner so it’s going to take me awhile to get to the birds but I am stitching on 36ct Barb’s Blend for the very first time and I want to do my best stitching. And I’m using Vikki Clayton (sp?) silk conversion for my first time using silks! So I was excited to see you with the charts😁 Happy Easter to you both and to your families!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool Nancy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your stitching of Beloved is going to be amazing!!!!! Enjoy!

[@debbierice2618]

Happy Easter ladies❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Happy Easter Debbie!

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Fun video & cool items shown. Love the WTNT & ooohhhh the 2 by Needlemade Designs, so pretty!!! Wow, those are Great gifts from Jim of all of those Mill Hill goodies. We're doing our taxes this Tuesday, ugh! ... Happy Easter!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Dee!!!!!

[@sharonbruce6639]

Ladies, my Sunday is always joyful when I see a new Flosstube from you both! Thank you so much for your kind words about my stitching.....it explains why I had lots of new followers when I woke this morning! Lots of love 😘♥️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Yay!!!!!!!! Whenever I see a post from ShazBruce on IG I get happy!!!! Thank you Sharon!

[@kerrihunter6865]

Always a joy watching you guys, its like shopping online you definitely keep me busy seeing all your shopping thanks ladies,

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Kerri!!!!

[@amotleyartwkatherine]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful stitching! I think the drum with the flowers used a cheater fabric that looks like pieces hexagons.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Katherine!!! Oh, that is good to know. Will be on the hunt for something like that!

[@conniesimonich2327]

O ladies, I’m stitching on my very first sampler and I’m so excited. I’m stitching Marie Journet 1863 on 36count with classic color works Cupid. I can’t read the name of the linen, but I got it from the kitten stitcher. First time using linen and first time doing it on 36 count! Thank you for all the encouragement. I so enjoy you two. Laura, my hearts a flutter😅

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

THAT IS SO VERY EXCITING Connie!!!!!!!! I hope that everything is going smoothly and that you are enjoying this experience! Please keep us posted! Hugs!

[@denised828]

Since I was I young girl, I have always said, ‘Geez Um Pete’. I’m born n raised in southeast Louisiana so I don’t know where I got that lol. My mom was was Connecticut🤷🏼‍♀️. Thanks for sharing and enabling, ladies🥰

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That phrase has made it around the country it seems! Thanks Denise!

[@emilywilliams3237]

You guys crack me up! So enjoyable - thanks for the video!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Emily!

[@lorimiller1302]

You guys are so fun to watch. Have a wonderful Easter.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lori!

[@megs3180]

Another wonderful Sunday with my stitching moms! I definitely have a twisted bottom. :)

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Yay for twisted bottoms!!!!!!!!! We are in the same family then!

[@ellenmatoba1078]

Another enjoyable video with both of you. Thanks for sharing your stitching progress and patterns. It’s always such a pleasure to see the many samplers you are stitching and plan on stitching. Have a Happy Easter

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Ellen!

[@Carolyns23]

Thanks for another video full of stitchy goodness! Now I need to check out Sarah's Stitchy Spot! How thoughtful of Jim to send you (Laura) those stitched Santa's! Happy Easter!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Carolyn!!!!!!! Yes, go watch Sarah!

[@anneleonas7813]

In stitching, as in most ways of life, personal preference is great!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Isn't that the truth Anne!

[@Merrcraw15]

Fun to see all you both have been up to. Hope the next two weeks are kinder, but I know busy. Take care! Happy Stitching! 🧵

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Merritt! Happy stitching to you too!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

I definitely need to kit and add that cookbook tomato pattern to my small bag of possibilities!! Actually, maybe I need a bag of kits just from the cookbook, because there are so many fun ones in there. Fun FlossTube - thanks for sharing today! - Sheri

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sheri!!!! I love your idea of small bag of possibilities and loved your latest floss tube too!

[@joyceclowser3371]

The how now brown cow was a Kansas/Missouri saying also. It was to teach us the “ow” sound. It always puts a smile on my face, too! I always learn so much from your videos! A pleasure to look forward to every other Sunday or Monday!! Sorry work is such a bummer!!😢Probably 2 more months? 🤞🏻Keep stitching, lovely ladies!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Joyce!!!!!

[@rosepetalstitches]

Patchwork Rabbit is my local LNS. Chippenham is a small market town, where I live, and Patchwork Rabbit is in a very small village just outside of Chippenham called Bromham. Fantastic service and I would highly recommend them 💜🎉💜

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

We sure would love to visit Maria!!!!

[@jerananelms1760]

Needle and Flax is also doing history of the First Ladies and their stitching. It is fantastic. I have the boarders on 2 cross stitches done while listening. Fun

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Isn't it wonderful???? So very interesting!!!!!!

[@beckyclay6363]

I ordered the linen also, and love it

[@prairiestitcher515]

Oh my goodness … Laura you and I are completely on the same page today! I am getting ready to lit up the Humble Sampler. I ordered the mouse pad with the chart and a few other projects we are working on the same. I was watching today and I kept saying “Laura!! Me too!!!” 😂😂😂😂 thanks girls! Lovely Flosstube ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool Renee!!!!!! We are like-minded!

[@crolfs3170]

I enjoy watching your flosstube so much. You make me laugh and seeing your friendship is so nice. As a fellow accountant I pray the next few days go well for Brenda as we finish tax season. Stitching is my stress relief. I plan to take Wednesday off and am going to start a new stitch, probably a Blackbird design. Next week I will have my first mammogram after breast cancer treatment. I am going to celebrate that day that it was caught early and I am a survivor by starting something that day. I might become a serial starter.🩷

[@betsykohl7226]

I got Sunday Stitches and cannot wait to start stitching them.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is wonderful Betsy!!! Enjoy!