Brenda and the Serial Starter - Episode #87 (1/8/23)

[@periwinklestitcher]

Happy Birthday Brenda! Can't wait for Martha to arrive to join you for both for your birthday sal! You won't believe how close I live to Martha's town of Ystrad Mynach here in Wales :) It takes some pronouncing I can tell ya lol

[@Stitchalways]

Thanku so much Brenda and Laura for yet another fabulous flosstube…..this was a wonderful marathon of all things stitching..Thanku again for sharing your passion for stitching with all of us ❤❤🪡🧵

[@thezenstitcher]

OMG - I love you guys so much!!!! Thank you, thank you for the beautiful shout out! As always, your stitching, and stash and love of all things cross stitch is ever inspiring. Thank you both of all you do for this lovely community. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MaximumCrossStitchPowerHourEll]

Did anyone Get teary when Brenda opened her gift from Laura? Asking for a friend.❤❤❤

[@barbolivieri-soshesewsquil4867]

...maybe...🤭

[@lisahumbert942]

Definitely 😢

[@lisahumbert942]

As soon as I saw Brenda’s face, I knew it was a stitched piece. God bless both of you girls for your friendship.

[@lwmillsap]

Completely verklempt!

[@mayolson2]

Yes I did.

[@lindabostedt1224]

Beautiful sampler pattern parade. Laura, I love your starts for this year, Brenda your finishes are beautiful! And OMG Brenda's gift is AMAZING!!!!!! Just beautiful, what a treasure

[@gingerburmester6855]

Amazing. I watch you all the time. This is the best one yet. I to am on a HATs kick. All I am stitching right now. Will rewatch again just to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Thank you for all you do for the stitching community

[@yonwife5879]

Well aren’t you two a breath of fresh air! Sorry I’m late to the party but thank you so much KZbin for recommending these lovely ladies 😊.

[@pattyreid737]

Brenda,I love your word of the year! That is the name of my dog! She is my Joy!

[@maryavaux2038]

I LOVED the entire 2 hours and 5 minutes of your video. Brenda, I was the other person that got to purchase Debbie’s stitching folder. HAPPY HAPPY Birthday. Happy Stitching.

[@triciamcdaniel7537]

I enjoyed watching you two friends go “on the air” with all your beautiful finishes, WHIPS and future starts🤗 Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. Happy 60th to Brenda🎂

[@ellenmatoba1078]

Thank you both for another fun, project filled floss tube video. I enjoy watching you both so much. Happy belated birthday to Laura and happy upcoming birthday to Brenda. Happy 2023 and happy stitching!😊😊

[@christinecrane4864]

I am so addicted to your videos... I jumped out of my chair when this came up!!!! I really miss you two in between videos

[@ChristyG907]

Hello ladies, I really enjoyed your stitching and what a lovely gift for a wonderful friend. I have to mention the TWA sweatshirt. My dad worked for TWA for almost 40 yrs then TWA sold to United and my dad worked for them until he retired at 74 yrs old. So seeing the sweatshirt in such good condition was a Wow moment for me.

[@sheliaburton541]

Thank you for a great flosstube! I thoroughly enjoyed watching every minute of it. Have a great week and happy stitching!

[@vickieskinner470]

Wonderful ladies , absolutely loved every minute. GREAT !!!!!!!

[@ramonawb8213]

Hi Ladies, Thank you so much for the mention again. BENNETT in Knoxville TN. I love helping people finish their stitching. You are right Brenda I've been framing for a long time, 40 yrs this October!! still enjoy it. I've framed antique samplers as well. Sewing them is place is always best. You would not believe some of the things I've framed over the years. Really enjoyed the show. Happy Stitching!! Happy New Year!! Hope to see you both this year at a retreat. 🤞❤🙂

[@HyggeStitcher]

Hello Brenda and Laura heart ♥️ ❤ !! I very much enjoyed seeing all the little samplers, that was a treat indeed! Thank you for creating videos during 2022, you have brought me many hours of JOY and comfort while I stitch with you both. Cheers to 🥂 2023 🎉 !! Happy Birthday Brenda 🎂See you again soon - Samantha 🦋

[@yvonnepatterson6407]

What a lovely gift! Happy Birthday and many more. Yvonne Patterson

[@susanspratling]

Thank you for sharing all your wonderful stitches

[@jay_cadiramen]

You ladies are always so inspiring and leave me feeling energised and wanting to stitch

[@paisleystitcher1243]

What a great episode!!! Laura, I love your birthday gift to Brenda! Very special and beautiful stitched!!!

[@nerissasstitchinglifestyle]

Happy new year. Thank you for the wonderful shout out, very much appreciated. As always, such beautiful and inspirational content. Thank you, Nerissa

[@sandianaya5141]

I had a tear….what a blessed friendship.

[@lynnbencic3089]

Just stopped your video and ordered a 1/2 yard of Overcast fabric. Thanks for enabling me!! Laura hit it out of the park with that awesome framed piece for your birthday . Wishing you a wonderful fun filled Happy Birthday Brenda!!!!!🎁🎉🎂❤❤

[@elizabethcoleman5437]

I cried with you Brenda when you opened your present from Laura! What a sweet friendship & dear friend. Other than your beautiful stitching & knowledge, your friendship and how that comes across on the screen is what brings me back episode after episode! I'm in on the HATS stitch along! Just started Florence Mary Dickinson and I'm stitching with 100.3's for the first time. So far I'm loving them. I also hold the thread with my left hand to keep the tension. Thanks for a great 2 hours!

[@loisschumacher9869]

I DID watch in parts!!! It was GREAT! So much loveliness for sure! I like that you are stitching what you have. I am inspired to do the same. Thank you! Have a wonderful trip Brenda & a very Happy Birthday!

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

That time went by so fast as so watched and stitched. I cried at the gift. So beautiful and what a thoughtful gift. So much stitching to be done. I sometimes feel overwhelmed and then say - hey, I enjoy stitching, LOVE buying - LOL!! House of Stitches is my closest LNS. I was so happy she found a new owner to keep the shop open. I hope to get my husband to take me in the spring - sorry, but I get lost driving too easily.

[@delnorajanecek3751]

Love, love, love all the small samplers! Makes me want to start a few! Happy Birthday Brenda!

[@deborahcrotty8397]

Laura, you really are a serial starter! Brenda, love all your stitching and goodies! Thanks for all you do.

[@rosesells5609]

I also love 100.3 . I am a new lover of it thanks to you two! I also hold it on the back. Love your videos!

[@37homecrafts]

Happy birthday Brenda for the 16th 🎂💐🍾. Fantastic flosstube, So many beautiful charts, and you two are so funny Thank so much Love from Annette xxx

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Yes, I watched in parts! It was a great video. I got teary eyed when Brenda opened her gift. Love, love, love everything you' be shown. Have fun at The Attic Brenda! We'll be waiting for a full report. 😄 Marilyn

[@rachelcarey7478]

I am stitching on Tree of Life as I watch! My stitching bestir ordered the frame for me as my Christmas gift (as pictured)! It’s so wonderful to have stitching friends!

[@barbarahouser]

Oh SAY Sweet Gals!! Loved, LOVED, LOVED your 2023 HATS show!!!! I took so many notes it will take me days to do all my shopping!!! I am anxiously awaiting my shipment from The Attic so I can start Brenda's Birthday SAL on MY birthday 1/16!!! I was 60 a few (several) years ago & so thankful that they just keep coming! See you next time; blessings on you & yours.

[@beverleyfick6143]

Very interesting video! Enjoyed! Happy Birthday, Brenda! Enjoy your trip to the Attic. Can’t wait for you to share what you experienced. Both of you just make me smile😊.

[@whiteapplestitching]

How excited was I waking up to two hours of you lovely ladies. 😊 Happy birthday Brenda, have a wonderful day. Oh my goodness what an amazing gift. Laura as soon as I saw your TWA hoodie it bought back memories for me. I was on the very last TWA flight from London Gatwick to St Louis on the 1st December 2001. We had water cannon salutes at both London Gatwick and St. Louis. Lots of starts also to add to my ever increasing list after seeing all your charts. I am about to start my first HATS. Thank you for a great Floss tube.

[@welshie65clement19]

Can I just say that Wales is the most beautiful place, I’m not biased mind you. You two are my favourite flosstubers and I never miss an episode. I love love love the long videos!!!!

[@paulasizemore7355]

You both make me smile enjoy your floss tube videos! Have a great week and weekend!

[@pamkahmann3833]

Wonderful gift!! Love the frame, also!! So many beautiful things to see in this video. Need to rewatch with pen and paper.😁 I was stitching during the first viewing.

[@cindy1913]

Gorgeousness!!!! You're at it again. What you say, you're enabling me is what. All through your parade of samplers I was stopping, rewinding, freezing the frame, and ordering charts. It's not like I don't have things to work on - which I would surmise most of us are in similar situations. I will have to live another 100 years to get them all done! And Laura's gift to Brenda was fabulous.

[@scienceknitster]

Epic video ladies! So much inspiration. If I didn’t already want to STITCH ALL THE THINGS before, I would now. The finishes, the parade of small samplers….awesome!

[@pamelaabate4731]

Great video as always! Laura I think you must have been sorting patterns for days and I love all your small choices. What a beautiful birthday present to Brenda. Can’t wait til the next video. You ladies make my Sunday! ❤❤

[@lanelles242]

Brenda, Laura….spectacular video, several cups of coffee 😊 Happy Birthday Brenda…what a lovely gift from Laura so beautifully stitched, the sentiment ♥️ what a treasure !! Certainly was inspiring…Laura I look forward to seeing your progress on marching orders…Brenda have a fabulous time celebrating 60 @ The Attic enjoy all the love 💕 Take care you two 🤗🤗♥️♥️🪡🪡 Cheers

[@rodneyannbensman1186]

You made me stay up two hours past my bed time. I enjoyed every moment of it. Brenda you have the most beautiful complexion. And you look so good in that short hair. Of course it could be that smile Lara puts on your face. Good video.

[@crafttherapy1]

Such a fun and inspirational each time I watch your flosstube girls ❤ looking forward to much more this year. Happy New Year Brenda and Laura may the year be filled with joy love and lots of cross stitching time. Warmly xx 💐

[@afreespirit1]

I'm so glad I waited until Monday morning to watch because list keeping took longer than 2 hours. Doing a happy dance. Perfect video!! Brenda, we stitch alike. I actually prefer a 6" hoop so my fingers reach to the middle.

[@kathyharris7158]

I loved seeing the pear and the rose, with that perfect frame. You should have it next to you every flosstube. I just love it. It was great fun seeing some of my favorite charts and finishes. I saw many that I have started and it always amazes me that there are still charts that I’ve never seen. How can that be? I kept laughing as Brenda was holding baby yoda. Your channel is perfect for me as I love both Michigan and baby yoda! Loved seeing the smalls and the small samplers. I think I should concentrate on those this year.

[@stitchingnanna-helen4023]

Wow, what a beautiful birthday gift!!! and a great way to start the year with a BANG a smalls parade - a fantastic flosstube - I'm on a stash diet this year and now I have a 3 page wishlist 😂 you both make me laugh, what a wonderful friendship you have...I look forward to another year of fun...thanks ladies - HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDA ❤❤❤

[@carolfawcett1297]

Wow! I am overwhelmed by all of the beautiful charts! You ladies amaze me!! Brenda, have a wonderful time in AZ and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 60 is going to be good for you! Laura, love your amazing gift to Brenda! What a gorgeous little token of friendship and I also love seeing the idea of just using motifs from samplers to make lovely stitched gifts! Great idea!

[@carmieanderson3593]

Had to watch in segments, LOL! You ladies have definitely reached SABLE PLUS! Enjoy your projects :)

[@ns.stitcher]

Wonderful, watched every second and I just drewled! Have a great weekend.

[@territheoldneedleshop996]

Laura, you have a lot of great starts on some beautiful samplers!! Can’t wait to see what you get finished in 2023! Brenda…..I am just in awe of all of your sampler finishes for 2022….gives me encouragement to just keep going for a finish…even though I’m not in love 🤣🤣…they won’t get done by just hoping! 😜

[@carolynmitchell]

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday, Brenda. You have a lot on your plate, Laura, don't lose heart. Loved all the small samplers.

[@hucl_berrystitcher]

Took me the whole day, but I got it watched and enjoyed it as usual! Looking forward to spending 2023 with you gals.

[@nancyc-v4035]

Loved every minute (hour) of your flosstube, but I especially love Laura’s sweatshirt as I flew for TWA back in 1970 and was based in Chicago. Back then we were not “flight attendants” we were “air hostesses” at least with TWA. At that time TWA was owned by Howard Hughes and it was a great company to work for. You ladies are so much fun to watch - keep up the great work.

[@elleemen4238]

Your friendship is so lovely. Thanks for being you.

[@gailking4897]

As a fellow Capricorn, I thoroughly agree with all the sayings on your lovely stickers ❤❤

[@NanaStitcher55]

Totally enjoyable. Enabling 😄! Will need to watch again to make sure I don’t miss a thing. Safe travels and Happy Birthday!

[@conniesix8488]

Thank you so much Ladies! I can’t believe that I watched in one sitting. I ordered lovely fabrics that you showed. Vowed to head to FedEx tomorrow to get my Book of Days, BlackBird books and HATS spiral bound. I will use the floss that I have (according to my husband there can’t be much left in the world). They joy that was on your faces and the happiness in your voices has awakened the two month dormant stitcher in me! May you have a delightful 2023!

[@julieharden158]

Happy Birthday Brenda, wishing you nothing but happiness and great health for the year ahead. I what an epic video today ladies, I loved it. The finish are fabulous and the small samplers are gorgeous. I am going to have to watch this episode again and write a few names down. You both look well and I hope 2023 is fantastic for you both. I love and appreciate you so much and the time it take to do these floss tubes , not to mention how long it must take you to tidy up!! Have a great few weeks till we see you again. Love and blessings xx

[@Hexagonstitches]

There are just some days when one needs to spend 2 hours with lovely ladies. Today was one if those fir me. You cheered me up no end. I have my Brenda’s chart and waiting on 100.3. First time I will be trying then. Have a wonderful birthday.

[@lorriemoreau8894]

I finally got my hands on Lucy Owens, a perfect small sampler, lol. I loved all two hours of this, thanks for sharing your thoughts and treasures, such a good time💕 I have a few screenshots to go shopping for now too.

[@mariayoung1916]

Amazing! Another fabulous video. I watched straight thru. Couldn’t stop 😬

[@teril9675]

Such a fantastic video...I'm watching this one again!

[@judygibbons5983]

You and my brother share the same birthday-1/16/63. Happy Birthday! Enjoy your retreat; wish I were there! Love the gift from Laura.

[@passionforstamping]

Happy birthday ladies & a happy New Year from one Capricorn to another. I will be turning 70 on Jan. 12th. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and I did cry when Brenda opened her gift from Laura. Love the idea of stitching a small piece from a sampler and turning it into a small pillow or a framed piece. Looking forward to the next video.

[@nancyronaldson2732]

Happy birthday Brenda❣️ yes I too teamed up when Brenda opened her gift from Laura. Such good friends are nice to see.

[@sharonrobinson9958]

Wow! Wow! Laura, you had 57 small samplers. That doesn’t count the several in books. That is inspiring for months or years! I loved all of Brenda’s this year finishes! All amazing work! Thanks for a fabulous video. What a incredible gift, Laura for Brenda! The video was full of wonderful things. Thank you! Happy Birthday Brenda! I hope your day is fabulous!!💖💝

[@maureenlopez9266]

Happy Birthday to both of you!! Great episode today. I got a lot of stitching done😁 Brenda, I loved your reaction to Laura's gift ❤️. Safe travels and hope you have tons of fun at the Attic. So glad you both gave an "endorsement" for stitching with DMC. I always have, and I love their colors. All of your pieces look beautiful! Have a great few weeks!

[@nevadastitcher]

Happy Birthday, Brenda! Have a wonderful trip to AZ! Can’t wait to see what the Attic has planned! Loved seeing your WIPs, charts, framed pieces, etc. I love to dream about what I possibly could start next and I loved watching you guys do it too! We have many of the same charts-this is going to be the year I finally stitch Jane Stanwix too! 🤣

[@Mrs.Stitcher]

Thanks for all the inspiration. Another wonderful video.

[@betsabeabarleycorn]

You both made my day! I am following you from Italy and I love your flosstubes. Thank you for being two wonderful and amazing women❤❤❤

[@arleenwild6247]

Happy Birthday Brenda !!!!! Have the best time looking forward to hearing all about it xxx

[@shellymeldrum2312]

I love love your videos. I'm blubbering, too! I'd love to meet you all at Hobby House. I live 2 hrs away, and my BFF stitch friend go up there frequently. All the charts and projects are beautiful. Thank you for sharing so much of yourselves with us stitchers.

[@wandamccoll3739]

Oh, you guys are just so special!!! Happy Birthday Brenda! Laura, your gift was the most perfect gift (still wiping my tears). It was such fun to see your fabulous finishes for the year Brenda! Fabulous parade of 'perfect small samplers'!!! Thanks as always and happy stitching!!!

[@pamlacey136]

I love, love long videos from the two of you!! So much gorgeous stitching goodness. I bawled like a baby when Brenda opened her gift from Laura!! What a gorgeous treasure, it means so much to receive a handmade gift from a friend! So fantastic. I am going to need to watch your video over (maybe several times) just to take in everything. Happy stitching to you both. Brenda, enjoy your time at the Attic; what fun!

[@cathyshannon260]

Happy Birthday Brenda. I am watching this program on your birthday. I hope you have a wonderful day. As always, a great program. Laura, happy belated birthday to you as well.

[@sandykalmeyer9523]

Happy 60th Brenda! Laura’s gift was beautiful and so very special. Such sweet friends you are. Brenda, I love navy and yellow, but never wear it during football season because I’m from Ohio and our son is an OSU alumni. We are big Buckeye fans! 😂😂. Your video was awesome and I did watch it in parts. I’ll be ready to see your new one in a couple of days. I took notes on several of the samplers….future purchases.

[@lindafedrizzi1131]

Happy birthday Brenda!!!! Welcome to the club. Shame on you Laura, making the comment because you are 61. So am I and I am not slowing down! Keep moving. Anyway, I love watching the two of you. Thank you for making these videos for us!

[@dorissanders1950]

Enjoyed every minute. Feeding my addiction!

[@gerryfix1009]

What a great video! Happy Birthday! What a wonderful gift you gave Brenda! 🍰🍰❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bhoomaaravamudan6745]

I had great fun watching your floss tube. I watched it in installments so that I could drag it out. Needless to say I have added more samplers to my evergrowing list of charts to buy!

[@cariecollette8386]

Loved all the sampler talk! I had my drinks and stitching and was set for all the joy! It was phenomenal, thank you. I am stitching a small from The Wishing Thorn called Elizabeth Hall, but she has a fair amount of one over one that was not stitched during your flosstube! Lol

[@postergentle3476]

The longer the video the better! Really enjoyed this one. I might even watch it twice. 8) See you this weekend at SS, Brenda. Safe travels. -Susan Taylor

[@jackietrembley9827]

Wheee that was fun! I’d watch you two talk for two hours about cleaning products, but it’s so much better to hear you talk about stitching, shoeing your WIPS and haul and your amazing collection of (a) small samplers and (b) HATS charts! Awesome baby! Brenda - have fun in AZ at the Attic! See you in a couple weeks.

[@bethgibson1170]

I always love your videos, and I say shoot for that 3 hour mark next time! I watch you ladies at work so I can see and hear about stitching when I can't actually be stitching. You are both excellent enablers! I went and ordered a piece of Overcast from Cedar River Linens while watching! Your friendship is beautiful, and I loved seeing Brenda receiving her birthday gift. Very touching! And here's to all of us January babies! I share the New Year's birthday with Laura! 😊❤

[@stitchingbysarah]

😍🤩I just noticed the Dorcie 1906 sampler has my birthday (but many years earlier🤪) had to pause you lovely ladies and order so I can start on my birthday 🥳 I have a book that I have people sign at retreats also… I love looking at it from time to time. Laura your present is stunning! Great job. Happy belated birthday Brenda. 🎊 🎉 Brenda you were a very productive stitcher last year… love them all!

[@dhhaysitejera3822]

Great video. You gals are amazing!!!!! Laura, I remember TWA, I’m going to turn 60 next month and my sister (she turned 60 last year) used to use this airline when we were teenagers traveling in the summer from New York to Miami. Great memories, thanks for reminding. Love love your samplers.

[@ejuneh]

You girls keep me laughing and relating!!! I love it all! I am excited about my first two sampler SALs. I just got them kitted and need to cut fabric. We have been sick in our house for 2 weeks with cold junk going around. My goal this year was to stitch more and keep up well I am already behind😬😏😊 hope it’s not a sign for 2023. I choose to not let it be. ..

[@auraperez6156]

That gift was amazing, wow to Brenda from Laura

[@starrynightstitcher7509]

Happy Birthday Brenda!!! Loved this flosstube, so inspiring! Laura, your gift for Brenda was so pretty! I admit I was tearing up. Love you two. ❤😊

[@nancynieslawski5331]

Watched start to finish 1 sitting minus potty breaks and a little while during my frantic search for my Martha Evans pattern. Going to kit it up today!

[@kellyharrington1254]

OMG!! You two!!! What a JOY!! Shortest long video I've ever watched. I could have kept going. Definitely inspired to try a sampler now too. This was the 1st time I've seen you gals, but I feel some binge watching coming on, lol. Thank you ladies!!!

[@inapupo3308]

You ladies had me laughing for two hours. Laura’s gift to you Brenda brought joyful tears to my eyes. It is always good and pleasurable when you can experience crafty loves with a friend and that friendship grows to a kinship.❤

[@charlotteburgess7828]

I stitch the same way Brenda. I like to feel that thread coming up.

[@LetterArtist]

Fabulous as always! You two are the best!!❤

[@cathylounsbury7707]

Hello, Ladies! WOW! That’s all I have to say to that. Happy New Year and happy stitching til next time! 🪡🧵🪡✂️✂️✂️🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉☃️☃️☃️💕💕💕

[@ritadepalatis6366]

I loved this video...every minute. Brenda I love your red (or should I say scarlet?) shirt. Laura, your gift to Brenda is beautiful! Happy birthday to you both! Brenda, I'll see you this weekend at The Attic!

[@christinaderrico5159]

You guys are the best, your two of my favorite people ♥️♥️♥️

[@pigtailquiltingstitching5635]

Such a wonderful video and such special friends you are to each other!