Brenda and the Serial Starter - Episode #98 (7/9/23)

[@LauriWright-hk8rf]

I love you guys! I am almost done watching all four years worth of your flosstubes! And I just started a few months ago! I have learned sooooooo much from you! Mostly to just trust myself and my decisions (I have no close friends who stitch and no local cross stitch store. Closest one is 2 1/2 hours from me.) And to stitch what I like - which is what I’m doing! Anyway, I was very interested in Brenda’s segment on flower threads and how much she’s enjoying them. I recently had ordered some Prairie Schooler Santa smalls that call for 32 count linen (my normal is 36-40). I’m not sure I’m going to love the Santa’s done in the traditional Prairie Schooler red? I think I’d like to change it out for something closer to School house red? But I can’t find a conversion chart for that. Brenda, since you got the big box could you possibly tell me which flower thread red would be closest? Thank you so much for everything you do! I really appreciate it more than words can say!

[@geritavares6031]

I have a notebook with notes on what is in each show..when I want to look at something unique I refer to my notes and purchase…I just purchased the t shirt…so unique ..love it…

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for your fun comments Lauri! I pinned your comment so that Brenda will see it and give us her opinion. I would love it if she took one of the yearly PS Santa charts and did a Flower Thread conversion for us both!!!! Brenda!!!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@geritavares6031 Wow!!! That is so cool and a great idea!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

What a perfectly lovely afternoon of stitching with both of you. It truly is a perfect storm of goodness. Thank you for the kind words for my FlossTube channel. You have both been such role models for me and I will never forget all of your support. You both are beacons in our community of stitchers!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you dear friend!!!!! We love you and miss you!!!

[@crazyboutknitting]

You both are such a blessing to me. BRENDA...... BRENDA!!!!! DO NOT BE DISAPPOINTED in yourself. You are ALLOWED to have a year of not a lot of finishes. We have come out of a pandemic, you had cancer. Really woman.... take a breathe. You are an amazing superwoman already.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Great advice for Brenda....she is a superwoman for sure!

[@PJoanGavigan]

AMEN!!!

[@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947]

Brenda and Laura, I can't thank you enough for your shout out, I feel so honored that you both appreciate my channel and the work that I show. I have learned so much from both of you about fabric, needles, and designers that I can't thank you enough. Take Care. Best, Karen

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so very much Karen!!!!!! We love your stitching and floss tube!

[@angelatarango1626]

As always, Brenda and Laura you end up enabling me! I hung on to the end but when I saw Susan Standly’s doll quilt kit and heard about the videos I went “hmmm.” So I went over and watched some of her flosstubes and was immediately like “oh I have to do this and order the kit.” So I did. Lol. Y’all always having me spending my money! You see I make preemie quilts with a local group for our nearby NICU and I can do basic basic machine sewing but to be honest- I don’t like the machine. Setting it up and dragging it out and then I always get mine all tangled… so sewing by hand is appealing. So now y’all have sent me down that rabbit hole! I look forward to my kit and hope to see your doll quilts soon in the near future!

[@marthaabstein6046]

Thanks to you, you made me a happy camper this week. Remember a number of months ago you told me about Inspired Needle moving to Palm Coast, Florida. I have followed their progress since March and the doors finally opened this Wednesday. I drove down there on Friday and could not contain my excitement of finally having a LNS near me. It is 35 minutes away but most of the travel is on Interstate so doesn't take long. The shop is so new that she doesn't even have a sign on the door yet so I wasn't sure that I was in the right place. She has done a great job of organizing the shop with lots of eye candy to look at. She said that she still has a lot more things to put up. It was so nice to be able to buy cross stitch fabric when I would look at it closely. Thanks again for the heads up.

[@jennifers4051]

You mentioned the antique needleworkers as being great enablers; you and Laura are no slouches in that dept either! I have a list next to me of all the things that I am putting on my wish list -one of which is Ginnie Thompson threads. I signed up for the email to get notification on that flower thread assortment! Shame on you both... lol Love your stitching and hearing your stories. Thank you so much for being here! Hugs and Love, Jen

[@Busy.becrafts]

Omg, I just watched an older episode and Laura is wearing a UCD Alumni sweatshirt. I went there for undergrad! Small world. Love your videos, just keep collecting and stitching when you can. It’s all such a joy!

[@ColoradoCrossStitcher]

Just love your videos and always watch them first thing on the Sundays you put them up! (Got interrupted this week, so just now leaving my comment.) Thank you SO much for the shoutout - you two are the best the best the best! 🥰 Brenda, you made me think about my finishing this year and I don’t feel like I have finished many bigs in 2023 either. I guess I have been focusing on smalls and having fun with starts instead. But someone I know says to “stitch what you love” and I guess that’s what I have been loving lately. 😊 - Sheri

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sheri!!!!! and great advice for Brenda!!!!!! See you next month!

[@lynnchasin3551]

I still have my "Linen Stitches" by Ginnie Thompson too! I also have quite a few of the of her Flower threads. I have started stitching again after about 25 years and am so enjoying it again. I love the advise from Laura's mother. I really enjoy your floss tubes! I have not been to a retreat but hope to get there one day soon.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lynn!!! Welcome back to stitching!!!! It must be so much fun to explore everything! Yes, try to get to a retreat! They are so fabulous!

[@BusyMagnaBee]

Miss Brenda. I’m so excited for you to be getting a new Scottie dog. And her name is perfect as a member of your family. Please continue to share about her. I, personally, love hearing about the happenings in your life.

[@reneeriley6629]

Well another Fabulous Floss Tube. Loved all the eye candy and seeing your stitching. Now I’m off to Susan Stanley’s floss tube I want to get on the doll quilt stitch. Thanks Be Well

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Renee! Hope you scored a doll quilt kit!

[@stitch_in_woodstock]

Wow, I used to have a lot of Ginnie Thompson fiber. I am a old (emphasis on the old) time stitcher from the early 80s. I'll get the free sample offered on their website and go from there. Living on a fixed income cramps my style, but I still have the itch to stitch and I am now teaching my granddaughter to stitch. Life is good. Loved your video and have subscribed.

[@debbielattuca2439]

I had to jump on those tee shirts from stitch folk. So cute. If you guys get locked up with your stitching, I want to join you. LOL

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

We shall have a huge lock in Debbie!! You are invited!!! And those Stitch Folk shirts, bags, etc. are so great right???

[@daniellealba6388]

I can’t even remember what it was that I wanted to comment about, but just wanted to say I love you both, as always. Laura! You mentioned ordering a fabric from In Stitches a while back. It was the mail in the coffin for me deciding to go to In Stitches while I’m visiting VA. It was fabulous and I got to see (and buy) all kinds of PTP, Sarafim and Lakeside. I am about to post a tour of the shop on my flosstube (Quikt Idaho Flosstube). While I was there, another gal mentioned to one of the employees that she was there because of “Brenda and some lady”…. It was like a bomb went off in a chicken coop with excitement! Everyone lost their minds and started gabbing. So much fun! Thanks for all you do ladies!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh my goodness! I love this comment so much Danielle!!!! I love when everyone in a shop gets all hepped up about something or another! Fun, fun, fun!!! So glad that you visited In Stitches and found some treasures! We will be sure to check out your FT for that shop tour!!!!!! Thank you for your sweet comments!

[@geritavares6031]

Thanks so much you two…. I now have both of those T-shirts and I just love them. Thanks so much.

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Great flosstube with awesome projects, gifts, & haul! Marilyn

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Marilyn!!!

[@dkdecker1]

I ordered the sampler and the flower threads to stitch it. I came into a sweet deal on 50+ 1/4 yard fabrics of 28 30 and 32 and many old old samplers Goode huswife. So i have a piece of fabric I’m sure in there to stitch it with the flower threads.

[@lisahoyer3422]

Love watching you both as always. Brenda, I can totally relate to what you said about not getting certain things done. I have been feeling guilty about not getting my monthly portions done on Florence Mary Dickinson. I have been knitting instead and have been loving it. Just finished a sweater for my daughter and working on a few things for myself. I think we need to remember that the most important thing is that we are doing what we love and we shouldn’t feel guilty about letting something else sit to the side for a while. Life is too short for that. ❤

[@maryannjohnson5410]

Well, I was enabled after watching this video. I promptly went and ordered a T shirt and then went to Hobby House's website and ordered the Rock and Roll Sampler and thread keep. Just got notice that my T shirt has already shipped. Great video and thanks for sharing all the new stuff.

[@lynneoconnor8816]

Love the clear out day idea, I'll have to try this at work 😊

[@justinerogers1353]

Love the colours of the Flower Thread. See you've caused a Sell Out with your enabling !! Beautiful.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Justine!!!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Just went and looked at the flower thread site...and wowza! You are correct. They are sold out of the set of threads!!!!!

[@Whimsicalstitcher]

Another fabulous video. Love the shirts, they are a must have! I just started The Bethrothed last month. I look forward to seeing your progress. 😊. Happy stitching 🧵!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

How exciting that you are stitching The Betrothed!!!!!!!! And yes, those shirts are a must! Such fun!

[@joannemoore826]

Another awesome visit filled with so many beautiful things! your visits have always been that safe , happy place to turn to and oh my gosh enabling! With utmost respect and kindness I do want to mention that your presentation of the Bridget Powers chart showed a lack of mindfulness. Referring to the bottom portion of the chart as malarkey and covering it with your hand showed a lack of respect which you often ask your viewers to show to others. Doesn't have to be your bag but is significant to many…Sending peace and thanks for the joy you give.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for your kind comments Joanne! I think Brenda just meant that she liked the top flower basket and did not care for the bottom of the chart...she definitely did not mean it in a disrespectful way at all. Just that it did not call to her.....she did not mean to upset anyone in any way. She covered the bottom with her hand just to show what the top of the chart would look like stitched on it's own. She has a deep respect for everyone's religious beliefs and in no way meant to offend. Please don't take offense as none was meant at all. Hugs!!!!

[@joannemoore826]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 hugs back!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@joannemoore826 Thanks!

[@georgiaobrien8393]

Love the notion of a “Locked In” retreat! We all could benefit! And holy moly Brenda - talk about Liz and Shellie having you spend money, well, let’s just say since I started watching you two a few years ago my cross stitch spend has my husband thinking I need to come out of retirement! It has been so fun! Love the flosstube book - I started my own when I started watching your flosstubes (binged watch all episodes to get current). I have a project mgmt notebook that I use noting your flosstube # and the samplers, linen, websites, goodies, etc. that are of note (and significantly contributed to my spend and now stash!). I’ve started a database of sorts on an excel spreadsheet with all of this info and if I purchased, started, completed with dates. etc enabling me to quickly track. More fun! Always a joy watching and listening to you both❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Georgia!!! Love your spreadsheet comment.....that sound awesome!!!!! Don't come out of retirement though.....that would cut into your stitching time!!!! Thank you for your fun comment!!!

[@laurazuniga184]

I always enjoy your videos!!! I am also going to the Sweata Weatha Retreat. It will be so nice to meet you there Laura!!!

[@SewManyThings]

I totally agree with your mother, Laura! Such wise advice! I have a little clipping from a magazine from many years ago pinned up in my sewing room that says “If it looks good to YOU, then it IS good”. I see it everyday and I love it! It is a good motto to live by! Trust yourself❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

And thank you for this advice for me!!!!! It is so true! Thank you!

[@karenkirk8261]

Great video as always. Brenda we are thrilled to the moon and back that you are getting a puppy❤🐾

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Isn't it exciting Karen!!!!! Can't wait for the addition to Brenda's family!

[@barbaralewis3093]

You two make me smile and giggle! You are good for my health! Brenda, I can't wait to meet your new Scottie! I had a Westie, West Highland White Terrier. I loved her (Lacy) so, so much! The day she passed, I went outside to cry and saw a cloud in the sky that looked just like her! I'm intrigued by those Flower Threads! I'm going to try them out. I've been eyeing the Tindale Sister 1840. Thanks for another great Flosstube!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Barbara! We are sending you a big hug for you and pretend it is from Lacy. The cloud story is so wonderful. I (Laura) just placed an order from The Wishing Thorn for the flower threads for her Jane Parsons sampler! So excited!

[@joannapitztal5071]

thank you very much for recommending beautiful samplers. Again, I have another 5 to do. Greetings to both of you from hot Europe Jo Florence

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Yay!!!!! You know we will love to see your progress on the samplers on IG Jo!!!!! You inspire us greatly!!!!!

[@julieharden158]

Thank you ladies for once more sharing your time with us. Your stitching projects are stunning. What a beautiful collection of haul you have and gorgeous gifts. Enjoy your stitching love and blessing xx

[@helenfields2318]

I love the Susan Stanley project and the history she shares. I was so impressed with her floss tube that I decided to watch all her floss tubes from the beginning. She talks about the history of various sewing notions, and brings up Frozen Charlottes and ‘treens’, etc. A wealth of interesting information, and beautiful handwork and quilts.

[@lorriemoreau8894]

I love you guys so much. You always make me smile and laugh out loud. I had to pause a couple times to shop a little, weird, right? 🤣😂 Brenda I’m so excited for you to get another woof, I could not imagine life without mine. Laura, so very cool of you to extend an invitation to someone who is going to their first retreat. I’m very close to having to purchase and sew the doll quilt, I’ve been watching Susan’s videos, I’m such a history nerd that I’m enthralled without even doing the sewing! Take care xx

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Lorrie!!!!!!! Sending a big hug to you!

[@susanstandleystitchintime]

Hello my lovely friends! I always love watching you and feeling like you’re right next to me Stitching! Thank you for your kind words about the doll quilt project! I’m just so thrilled to be able to share this with such a loving warm community of people who love things from the past and all the beautiful Stitching options we have right now! You are both the very best of the best In the world❤❤❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you dear buddy!!!!! We are so excited about your project and impressed with all the work you did to bring it to all of us!!!! Hugs!!!

[@diannefullam2393]

Great floss tube! You guys always make me laugh and laughter is the best medicine. I have Evernote and have individual notes for each Floss Tube I watch plus a general one. I try to enter the info as I listen. I can search a term and that way I can find the info I am looking for.

[@maryvieira1320]

Thank you Brenda fro praising stitching on 32 count. I feel sometimes like some stitchers make me fell inadequate for preferring 32. It is faster which means I can stitch more .

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so true Mary!!!! and as you know, we believe that we should all stitch on the count/linen/aida that makes us happy!!!!!!!! Hugs!!

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Hi Ladies! You were both awesome as usual!! Keep on keeping on and happy stitching til next time!!! 🪡🧵🪡✂️✂️✂️🐝🌺🐝🌸🐝🌼💕💕💕

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Cathy!!!!

[@jerananelms1760]

Brenda, did you notice how many new things you introduced? You were very busy. I find it interesting how many parts our stitching has. They are all separate and important. Falling in love with a chart. Buying the chart. Falling in love with the floss. Falling in love with the cloth. Deciding when you would stitch it. Showing your progress and the finished and the framing. Thank you for all the inspiration.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Love your description of the process!!!! It is so so true!!!!!

[@pamkahmann3833]

Another.great video. I appreciate you both very much.

[@PJoanGavigan]

Hey Laura- don’t know if anyone has suggested this as a way to organize that huge hank of deep brown floss, but I suggest corralling a friend who knits about putting it on a swift and winding it into a center pull ball. That way, you can just pull off the lengths you need without getting it into knots.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh that is such a great idea.........I don't know anyone who has one of those...but maybe if I take it to a knitting shop they would do it for a small fee. Will think about that for sure! Thank you!!!!

[@glendamitroff2321]

I'm watching this video again as it just tickled my funny bone! Lighten up people & then lighten up Frances! 15 yrs ago, at age 3, my granddaughter said to me, "Simmer down Nana!" You reminded me of that moment, when a 3 yr old cracked me up! "A trade is going down!" 😂You must share! Thank you for encouraging me to stitch what I love! ❤❤

[@barbarahouser]

I have so missed you, sweet friends! Brenda, thank you for introducing me to Flower Threads; I will be checking those out! Loved all the FlossTube shout outs; I now have some new channels to visit. Laura, your Big Girl Sampler starts are amazing....so anxious to see them as you progress along. Brenda, I can't wait to meet Maizee...what a sweet name (but I didn't catch the reference; please share again) I hope you both have a wonderful two weeks and see you next time...Happy Stitching!! You two are such a Blessing to our Stitching Community and I am so grateful for your sharing of your time & talents!!!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Barbara for your very kind comments! Maizee is a name picked because it is close to the Maize and Blue....which are the University of Michigan colors that mean so much to Brenda and her family.

[@disorderlystitcher]

Brenda, when you mentioned flower thread the lightbulb went off. I remember using DMC flower thread and loving it. I've been trying to remember what it what was called since I got back into stitching. Laura, I am sitting on the fence about the Sweata Weatha retreat. Sounds like fun and I haven't been down to Penn's Landing in ages. Oh and again, thanks for the enabling. I put the Tinsdale sampler in my Etsy cart. Take care!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

I think there are still spots for the Sweata Weatha retreat!!!! I think it will be tons of fun!!!!! Glad you now remember flower threads!!!!

[@barbolivieri-soshesewsquil4867]

Awww...my yellow Lab passed last summer at 7 years old. Her name was Maizie ❤ I'll be attending the Oct retreat at Hobbyhouse- I am SO excited!

[@jeancairns1825]

Laura, your mum is so right about being thrilled by your own choice. I am a stitcher with fairly limited resources so I have to go with what limited stash I have or can afford but I am always delighted when I finish a piece - because it’s mine! 😁

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Jean!!! Your wise words are appreciated too!!!!

[@loribarksdale6547]

Hi ladies.......... lucky you to get to meet Nicola!! I am almost halfway finished with Paulette's "America Sampler" on Serial Starter - it is gorgeous!!! So thanks for your inspiration to her for those new colors. As soon as she returned from vacay, I ordered more!!! She said that she already misses the summer weather here. And Brenda, you HAVE accomplished things this year - you just concentrated on smalls for a change - and they are beautiful. I need to get caught up on my Scattered Seeds pieces. Not enough time in a day!!! Anyway - thanks as always for sharing - have fun with your doll quilts.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lori!!! Glad you got some great Nicola linen!!!!!

[@christyschiesswohl-fx7cv]

Thank you for another enjoyable flosstube!! For those of us who don't have a LNS it is great to see new charts, linens, threads through you. I agree with Brenda about how great flower thread is. I have not used the Ginnie Thompson flower thread but was introduced to Danish Flower Thread over 40 years ago when I first learned to cross stitch. Talk about beautiful flowers, Gerda Bengston designed gorgeous botanical flowers and other beautiful floral charts. I love the look of flower thread. Enjoy this new project!! 😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Christy!!!! We definitely need to check out the Danish flower thread too!!!

[@colleenarnold4915]

Had to stop at 53 seconds in & order a shirt!!!!!! You girls are the best!!

[@geritavares6031]

Me too!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool!!!!!! You will love it Colleen!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@geritavares6031 So happy you got one too!!!

[@geritavares6031]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 yes if they hadn’t talked about it or shown it i would have never known….awesome!

[@mymwesties]

Super packed episode! I could hardly keep up with trying to take notes and then Brenda shows us the flosstube note book, add to cart, should arrive in a couple of days! Thank you for the inspiration and enthusiasm you both share, happy stitching 💚

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for watching!!!! So glad you saw lots of things that inspired you. We appreciate your kind comment so much!

[@judymalys7997]

I’m so happy to see FlorenceMary Dickinson! I’ve been working on it, it’s my first sampler, since February and I’m only on page 5!!! No one else has shown it and I felt alone. So, I’m so happy to see her and it makes me want to finish her. I love seeing your “almost finished”. Thank you both! I enjoy seeing you both. You both bring joy to my heart!❤❤❤

[@darlenewiebe7577]

Gorgeous! Work as always. Love watching you gals Sunday afternoons.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you very much Darlene!!!

[@klhowdie]

I have followed your stitchy world for a few years now. I am pretty certain I have see almost all of your videos and love each one! I do have a question: when and how did you two meet? You have such a sweet friendship and are such a blessing to so many! All the best!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for your kind comments!!!!! We met because I stalked Brenda through the blog she had at that time. I said we have to meet! She had shown pictures of her stitching room......oh my!

[@sandyevenson-hagen370]

Love your video as usual! I can’t watch without a pen and notebook, you two are definitely enablers! Beautiful projects and so inspiring! Now, I must check out Barrie’s shirts!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Sandy!!!! Yes, go see all the shirts!!

[@thismrsfisher_stitches]

My gosh you two have been a tonic to my soul this evening. I am so grateful to you for your content ❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so so kind of you to say! Thank you so much. Hugs!!

[@EmmyRose22a]

Always a delight ladies. Laura, your Mom is a genius, of course. Isn't that what mom's are for? You ladies give me so much inspiration every time I watch you. I love the idea to just work on the project at least once a week to keep it on your mind and in your rotation.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Emmy Rose!!!!! Sending a big hug!

[@chrisannstriefel8213]

Thank you for the fun floss tube videos. You guys always make me laugh. Can’t wait to see your little handstitched doll quilts when you get them finished.

[@desireepheister2633]

It's so good to spend time with you both again. Love the new wardrobe! I had to go over and order Christmas presents! So much stitching to do, you BOTH need to retire. I retired and love my stitching time. My husband, when he leaves for work, asks me what I am going to do for the day. I just smile! Happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh your days sound so wonderful Desiree!!!!!!! We certainly have enough stash to keep us busy when we retire. What a happy day that will be!!!! Enjoy your Monday of stitching!!

[@amotleyartwkatherine]

Beautiful stitching by both of you ladies. Love the colors in Brenda's project with the flower floss. Brenda you maybe haven't finished a larger piece but you have finished enough smalls to equal one large piece. Happy stitching ladies!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Well that is so true Katherine!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@nicolaparkman]

LOL !! As I was watching I was thinking Just The Ticket and then you chose that colour.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh wow!!! We are on the same wavelength!!!! How wonderful!!!!! Loved your latest video (appointment viewing for me and Brenda). And so looking forward to seeing you in person in August!!!!! Hugs to you Nicola!!!

[@pattyaltier7234]

I am overwhelmed with all the goodness that you showed! Samplers in progress, samplers to start, samplers, samplers, samplers!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Samplers!!!!! So many samplers!!!!!! I have so many on my want to stitch list. And then I keep finding more. Arghhhhh!!!!

[@GeraldineMacdonald-wn2sg]

I watch your flush tube every Sunday night when it’s on. I love you too and I love all your stitching and the people are very thankful that you’re on floss tube.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

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

[@melindaburnham3286]

It was great to see you, Brenda, using the Flower Thread. When I started cross stitching (in the 70s), I started with Danish Flower Thread. I believe Ginny Thompson created her floss to match the DFT. The cotton feel and the natural colors are so beautiful. I only recently began using DMC, and most recently silk (Katie Strachan influenced), and higher counts of linen. When I want to rest my eyes, I switch to the flower thread. It’s nice you have mentioned this floss! Great video today btw.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Melinda!!! Very interesting and fun comment! Brenda has us all hepped up over Flower Threads!!!!

[@MCH077]

Thank you for another fabulous flosstube! I love watching/listening to you while I put the finishing touches on "When I Think of Cooking" ! The two of you are so inspiring and an absolute joy to watch ! Thank you for sharing your WIPs! Have a wonderful week! Happy Stitching! 🙂🪡🌺

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for your lovely and happy comments!

[@cathynanz9637]

I was thrilled to see that you have done a floss tube! I know it has only been 3 weeks so have been impatiently waiting! Thank you.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for waiting!!!! We had fun yesterday talking about stitching...well, that is always fun isn't it?

[@jordynkirschbaum1277]

Lovely floss tube this week. Brenda, I truly understand ‘renovation’ stresses! 😉 Grab your stitching and find a quiet spot. Lovely gifts and I’m going to checkout the other Floss Tubes you listed. ‘BAPs’!!! Love it. Get stitchin’ Laura.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much!!!!! Hope you finds some floss tubes to watch!!

[@shaleenfreeman921]

Thank you, you enablers! Just ordered two shirts!!😊

[@beckywalker5469]

I also ordered two shirts

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Yay!!!! You will love them Shaleen!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

@@beckywalker5469 That is great Becky!!!! You will love them!

[@joyd5000]

Loved seeing all your wonderful stitching and fun conversation.

[@margm4]

Hello, you lovely girls. Do you know how much joy you give we shut-ins? Just love your relationship, your chats and your beautiful enabling. Bless you both, 🇦🇺❤️

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much for this very lovely comment! We are sending you a big hug!!!!! Hope that you are doing well and able to stitch!!!!

[@conniehoang6809]

You girls are so cute and funny. I love watching you.

[@annettecrnkovich362]

Thank you Brenda and Laura for brightening up my day. It is always a hoot to watch you two. Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching.🪡🧵

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching Annette!!

[@wandamccoll3739]

You both do my heart so much good!!! I so agree with you that you really do have to trust yourself and go for it as our stitching only needs to make our own heart sing! The flower thread looks like fun to try. It is always such a pleasure to 'visit' with both of you!!! Thanks as always and happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so so much for your lovely comments Wanda!!

[@judylquiltsxstitch8711]

So good to see you ladies again! I so agree with not having a stitching schedule and putting pressure on yourself. I like to "stitch by ear". HA! Thanks for the video and inspiration. Happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is hilarious Judy!!!!!! Thank you for watching!

[@jerseygirlstitches2270]

Hello Ladies! Missed you. I just watched Grace’s video on Friday. What inspiration! Yes, she gave a Masters in Stitching worthy video. Laura don’t rush. We have all waited 3 wks to see you two. Just take it as it comes. Brenda your Mary Allcorn looks just lovely. I got the Mary Allcorn drum too. Have the top almost done. Don’t you love the soft muted colors? Sarah can brighten any cloudy day. I am also looking forward to Susan Standley’s videos. I plan to make a doll quilt for my wooden cradle and then share it with my granddaughter. Best of luck ladies with yours. 🥰 Thank you so much for the shout out. So glad you liked the butterfly bag blings. You touch my heart. Hugs, Teresa

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Teresa!!! For everything! You are always so kind to us and we appreciate you and your talents so much. Thank you for including my Mom too. She was overjoyed with your gift! I hope that you and I can meet someday soon! Hugs!!!!

[@robinselby1]

I’m so excited Brenda! I used to stitch with flower thread and I adored it❤ so I just ordered the full set and the 20 sampler set for my daughter to try! It was 20 bucks for 20 small threads to try❤ yeah! I have flirted around all year too and have not finished one Mira or Nora or sampler! I’ve finished a ton of pillows, ornaments, monthly stitched etc but nothing large and seems I’ve added so much to my wip pile I never know what to work on anymore😮I have got to get it together and I have got to do some finishing, I need a whole week but with work and it’s nice out I just don’t want to stay inside after a work day and do it😊Lordy pray for us! Love your shirts ladies! I can’t believe you guys with the BAG stitches you do all the time it is amazing! Laura really 5 retreats! Girl you’re living my dream! ❤ blessings to you both!!😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Robin!!! Loved reading your comments! Enjoy that nice weather while it is around!!! But maybe do a little bit of stitching too!

[@janmiechiels6926]

Love to stitch along with you two! So much eye candy and info, thanks. Glad to hear you’ll be getting another pup. For the last 50 years all our female dogs have had” May “for a middle name, Maggie May, Mandy May, Maya May. I do like the name Maizee May or Mae, clever!

[@sharonannc.3079]

Omgooooooodnes I had to pause the video & get over to Stitchfolkshop, & shop I did !!! Such great enablers …. And we stitchers need these perks… yes.. yes 🤗♥️ Always a joy to see you both.., So much information & lovelies you pass on.. Blessings to you both Ohio 🇺🇸♥️🤗( go blue cuz I’m a Michigander through & through )

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Sharon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@minkgirlstitches]

Thoroughly enjoy your flosstube. Would be a blessing to hang out with the both of you. Love all your projects and all the goodies you show.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so very much!!!! If only we could all stitch together!

[@cindyhorton7561]

Thank you Brenda for giving me the idea to use my Valdani Perle cotton thread on some 28 count fabric I have in my stash. I had originally bought the thread for a project with a higher count fabric and didn’t like the too thick coverage. I think this will be beautiful coverage for a smaller redwork sampler on my 28 count fabric. Love watching you both - it’s the highlight of my Sunday!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Cindy!!!!!!! Glad that Brenda gave you that idea!!! It will be beautiful!

[@Shirls_FreedomStitcher]

Loved the video today ladies. Brenda I love the name Maizee for your new pup when you get him/her and I also think the middle name Blu goes really well. Think about it when you call her by her full name like most parents tend to you’ll be saying Maizee Blu! ❤️

[@dianemckoon7808]

Love the T-shirts❤ Enjoy making the doll quilt! I have made several of them, you will not have any problems! Take care. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Diane!!!!! We need your vote of confidence!

[@honeythorpe]

So much beautiful stitching. My schoolgirl sampler box arrived yesterday. It will be my first red and first silk sampler though it's going to be hard to open it because it all looks so pretty. Keep showing those quirky samplers Laura. I managed to snag a 27" piece of H&H fabric so i need to find something fun to stitch on it. Something quirky and posibly Welsh to celebrate my heritage. Hope you both have a wonderful week.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you!!!! There are so many quirky Welsh samplers!!!! They are the best! Glad you have a big piece of linen to stitch one on!!!

[@charhancock6779]

I came across your KZbin channel a week ago and I have been binge watching your shows. You two are so fun to watch and you compliment each other so well. Watching your go through your purchases is eye candy to me. I am determined to get to the Attic for a retreat and hopefully meet you both.

[@marlaberends9235]

You girls are bad girls!! I ordered a long sleeve t-shirt and a short sleeve one too!! I am stitching one of Tanya’s designs on 56 count!! 56 count!! Can you believe it?? It is soo much fun!! Welcome back my friends!! ❤❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Marla!!!! Glad you got some shirts! I need a long sleeve one come to think of it! 56 count!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You go girl!!!

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

Enjoyed my stitching while watching the two of you today. Always an inspiration.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@bethliotta267]

YES! YES! YES! I am sooooooooooooooooooooo excited you are on a list to get another Scottie! The smile on your face tells it all! And I love the name! I totally understand, believe me. Can't wait to see her when she arrives at her new home. Okay Stitching was awesome as usual. I saw so many things I want to get, but I am on a no buy pledge for July. Only 21 more days. My shopping carts at my fav online shops are loading up! Thanks for another fantastic video. And Laura's mom is spot on - stitch what makes you happy! Always makes my day when I see the notification pop up!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Beth!!!!!! Hang in there .... July will be over in no time!!!! Thank you for your kind comments!

[@gailpost173]

An absolute joy and delight as always. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely work and for your love and friendship. Happy stitching and keep safe and well. Love Gail xx ❤❤

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Gail!

[@littlegreybeans]

Thank you, Ladies. This was such a treat. I love your shirts. They are so much fun.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for watching!!

[@loriginsberg7261]

Brenda... I have the book Linen and Stitches too. A dear friend of mine, back in the 80's gave it to me and it changed my cross stitch world. And thank you for sharing the Tindale Sisters samplers. I ordered it while watching! I'm going to stitch with the Ginnie Thompson flower threads. I used them many years ago and I am excited to try them again.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you Lori!!!! So glad you are going to try them again!!!!! I (Laura) just ordered from The Wishing Thorn so I can try them on her Jane Parsons sampler which I have admired many times.

[@loriginsberg7261]

@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 isn't it amazing how cross stitch has caused our paths to meet? It is so much more than needle and thread. Have a wonderful day.

[@donnatl82]

The small gigir design that Melissa stitched would look great in the flower threads. Like you I started on 28 and 32 ct. Stitched many years with 40 46 and started to get bored. So I have been trying other fibers and different counts of fabric. Don't be disappointed just recharge and try different things

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is a great idea Donna!!!!!! Mix things up!

[@PeggyAnn-53]

I bought one too (stitch folk things!) and am so impressed with the quality that I'm heading back for more.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

I know!!! We want lots and lots more!!!!

[@carolfawcett1297]

This was a great episode! I had to keep pausing to do chores, but what a fun video! Brenda, no need to be disappointed with not a lot of finishes, you have stitched lots of smalls this year so far! You have the rest of the year to work on a bigger project and i am sure that you will have lots to show for it! Love your shirts! I need to shoom over to Etsy and order me some STAT! Laura, I just love your mother’s advice to love what YOU are doing! I do find that Flosstube and social media make me feel like I need to do all of the things, and feel like Brenda that I never get many things done! But, I need to stitch what I love3 and not get wrapped up in what everyone else does! You both inspire me with such beautiful stitching! Thank you!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Carol!!!!!! Wonderful words of wisdom! Hope you ordered a shirt!!!!! They are so fab!

[@melaniemacgillivray2352]

My sister and I were at that retreat with Beth, and it was SO wonderful! It was our first retreat, and we are now hooked!! Hobby House is an amazing shop!!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh you lucky girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looked like it was a really amazing retreat!!!! HHN is a fabulous shop for sure!!!

[@lorrainebergstrom9391]

It was actually due to me watching your flosstube a couple of years ago that I decided I needed a flosstube notebook, so I've used it ever since, it's just a plain notebook but works well. Thank you ladies for another wonderful video. I love the Flower Thread that you showed.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so cool Lorraine!!!! Yes, a plain notebook works just as well as a "fancy" one! Hope you get to try the Flower Thread!

[@julievanderheide5794]

Wonderful to see you both again. You make my weekend! Love everything you both share with us. Take care and stitch on and on

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so very much Julie!!!!

[@lisaanngregg4588]

Love, love, love you both! Laura, on the other side of the coin; I had started the Cuckoo bird in the called for floss and that same week you shared yours completed in Corn Blue! I fell in love with your choice and had my own conundrum! In the end I embraced my initial choice with love! We all have conundrums and your mom gave excellent advice ❤. All my best to both of you!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Oh that is a very good lesson Lisa!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!! Glad you stuck to your choice!!! That helps me think about things better.

[@VirginiaEfta]

OMG!!! Laura!!! You got the BIG Vierlande chart!!! I have been thinking of getting this one. I have never stitched such a huge chart and I thought it could be my greatest piece ever to do. I am so excited. I am going to get it. I just am. I also love the fabric you are using. Is the Tabby Cat the called for fabric? What is Flower Thread as opposed to DMC or Color and Cotton or Weeks cotton threads. What is the difference? it was so good to see both of you again. It had been too long. You both have great enthusiasm and offer much support and encouragement and enthusiasm. You were my first floss tube I visited and subscribed to and, I have to say, you never disappoint. So once again, what a great video!! Thank you so much!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you so much Virginia!!!! Tabby Cat Just the Ticket is not the called for linen.....you could choose almost anything that catches your eye! I have not used Flower Thread before (Brenda has) but it looks like a thicker DMC.....no varigation like Color and Cotton or Weeks. Yes, please, get the big Vierlande sampler and join me! I have been working on it every day since our video!!!

[@cricketrawlins9216]

Wonderful flosstube, I so enjoy watching you both! Laura, your mom’s advice is spot on! I find, at times, I can get caught up in the frenzy and comparison wheel and need to remind myself that ultimately, I stitch for myself, what I love and enjoy, and I can admire others choices even if they are not the same as mine 😊

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thank you for reinforcing that! I still struggle with it, but then remember that old saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy."

[@deborahfitzer6877]

I’ve been eyeing those shirts. Bought one from Primrose Cottage Etsy shop. Running with scissors-stitching with Jane and Julie have shirts too! Always enjoy seeing y’all and being enabled! Concentrating on increasing my stitching fabric stash at the moment. Hand piecing a quilt can be very relaxing. I might have to choose a few fabrics and make one. It would work well in my tiered tray. Happy stitching!

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

Thanks for all the great info Deborah!!!!! Happy Stitching to you too!!!!

[@karenennis7890]

I have a doll quilt my grandmother made me for my doll when i was little.she hand quilted it. I still have both doll and quilt. . They are retired and sit in a rocking chair. I still remember her giving me the quilt. Because the doll went everywhere with me. Love yall.

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is such a wonderful story Karen!!! What a treasure your doll and quilt must be!

[@forgetfulred8196]

Thank you Brenda, bought the flower thread all of them. 😍😍😍

[@brendaandtheserialstarter2410]

That is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!