First Ladies and Needlework of the time. Episode #1- Martha Washington

[@bonniewalker6340]

My favorite First Lady was Barbara Bush. She did a large rug for their Ambassador Home in China, long before the Presidency. She was a reserved lady, but could really enjoy life and laughter!

[@quiltnut851]

This was wonderful and so informative. My husband and I are American revolution history overs. Visit Colonial Williamsburgs 1-2 times per year from Michigan. Doing this for over 45 years.

[@christinecrane4864]

Hooked!!!!!! Thank you for sharing all of this hard work... you are amazing!!!!

[@marylou5209]

I have never studied first ladies, so have no favorite, but this definitely peaked my Interest. Really enjoyed.

[@BlackJack-sx1jw]

David McCullough reads his audiobooks. I’ve listened to 1776 several times.

[@margiewest4819]

Wonderful job! Thank you so much. I eagerly await more! Margie\Tennessee

[@melbaburwell6264]

Thank you. I loved the way you told their story. It was natural. 🤓

[@barbyerke7840]

I am blown away by this first episode on First Ladies. I am glued to your story telling. I am 68 years old and I never learned any of this information about Martha Washington in school. Martha is now my favorite first lady. I can't wait for episode 2. THANK YOU !!!!!

[@marthafarner7072]

Thank you! I really enjoyed listening 😊

[@connieverbeck1110]

Sooooo ready for episode two. Lol Esy for me to say, huh?

[@dinasnyder9994]

Love this video. Really interested in learning more about Martha Washington. So far she would be my favorite

[@Stitchingobsessed]

Thanks for a awesome video very informative. My favorite is Martha Washington 😊

[@rondatrainer7850]

When I was in about the third grade my little country school had a library bus come every so often to our school and we could go and check out a book well this bus had a whole section of autobiography’s on our famous ancestors I was so Excited because there was several of women I totally remEMber reading about Martha and Abigail Adams, Mary Todd Lincoln, I absolutely loved these books and was probably the reason I became such a book worm,Thank you so much I loved you video

[@martyfragale2741]

Hello, I really enjoyed your video!! I will definitely be checking out the books. I am definitely a fan of Abigail Adams and later in history, Eleanor Roosevelt. Keep up the videos!! Hugs

[@susanwilkerson4260]

Love, love this ride in history! Fantastic job!

[@linstricker4494]

Outstanding can’t wait till next one

[@staciefallon5347]

Thank you so much. Anytime someone talks about George Washington I feel sooooo proud. My family are all from Virginia from the 1600's. I'm directly related to George and Martha Eskridge whose picture now hangs in Mt Vernon. Their relationship with Mary Ball is astounding and George Washington is named after Col. George Eskridge who came here to Virginia and served his 8 years as an indentured servant thrived here in America eventually. It is said he held George Washington at his christening and Mary Ball named George after my ancestor. I have to say Abigail Adams is my favorite first lady of all times. She went through so much adversity and was such a strong woman. This all while John Adams was away making negotiations for our country. Fabulous video ...i look forward to more of these! Thanks

[@betdevine]

This was SUCH a delightful listen (even while I was off looking down various rabbit holes) I do so look forward to the journey!!

[@cacb24]

Jackie Kennedy……is my favorite, looking forward to the earlier First Ladies ! Martha Washington was fascinating……never knew anything about her…..she really stood by her man !!!!

[@ytsmom]

Stacie, my husband's family may be related to GW. Mary Ball's mother was a Montague, and the Montagues married into the Ostrander family. Do you have any info regarding this? Thanks

[@londamanteufel5936]

Wonderful!! I'm so glad I found you! At this point Abigail Adams is my favorite as she instructed her husband John. "Not to forget about the ladies!"

[@patmarshalla5565]

Thank you so much for doing this. Great job

[@annettebusby9743]

Thank you, this was wonderfully interesting and informative, I enjoyed it immensely. 😊. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@Roberta.SABLEStitchers]

I've really been looking forward to these videos and it was better than I could have anticipated. You are my Carol Saltbox. I always want to stitch what you're stitching and now read the books you recommend. Favorite First Ladies are Betty Ford and Lou Henry Hoover.

[@Femke90]

Thank you so much for this video, I learnt a lot and find it very interesting. I dont know anything about these lovely ladiesnight because i’m dutch❤ Thank you for everything, so far Martha is my favorite

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

Thank you! I'm so glad you are watching!! ❤️

[@liliawebb9377]

I have a number whom I have liked but I've always been drawn to Martha and enjoyed touring Mt. Vernon when My husband was stationed in VA. I saw your video page and was interested in watching and hope to watch them all. Thanks for your efforts to bring their histories alive to viewers.

[@toniprutch8956]

I enjoyed the history. I got a lot of knitting in while listening to you. I don't have a favorite first Lady but am interested in learning more about each first Lady. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to the next video.

[@paulettehabbit5482]

Well done. Thank you.

[@deanagentry7364]

I really enjoyed this video on the 1st ladies. I just happened to go to a library sale yesterday and found the book you showed at the end of your video Martha Washington.I also bought the other book you showed by Cokie Roberts at a library sale last fall.and I bought the historic sampler book many years ago. I'm looking forward to watching your next video.

[@wandaanderson7467]

I just go to watch, OMG I loved it

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

Aww, thanks, Wanda!! 😘

[@brendaholsman4560]

Rachel, Rachel, you knocked it out of the ballpark!! It was such an enjoyable evening listening to you and stitching. Next episode we as stitchers should all be stitching on a patriotic piece. This is such perfect timing for you to be doing this as our country is in such turmoil.

[@paulacady8270]

I stumbled on to you first episode a few days ago while looking for a floss tube to listen to while I sewed. I was fascinated with the information that you shared about Martha Washington and her life. It was so very interesting, and you left me wanting to learn more about her. I am eagerly looking forward to your next episode. As far as who might my favorite first lady would be, I would have to say Eleanor Roosevelt but who knows - that may change after listening to your episodes. Thank you for your interesting and informative episode!

[@sharonickes1978]

I loved this. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Thank you so much. I learned alot and want to read the books you recommend.

[@leslierupp73]

Loved it!

[@violalafevers680]

Just found you and enjoyed your podcast so much.

[@ozarkmtnstitcher]

I listened while I cleaned my craft room. Very enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's very appreciated.

[@marybergman6545]

Thank you for doing this. It is so interesting and I appreciate the work you’ve done to research the history of First Ladies. I love history and I will continue to watch all the episodes. Great job 👏🏻 🎉

[@debbie9902]

Rachel!!! Thanks so much for doing these. They are gonna be wonderful. I was so excited when you said you were going to do this. I dont care how long you talk I could listen to you for hours.

[@needleandflaxflosstube3647]

Aww, thanks Debbie!

[@monak9250]

Terrific video! Great job!

[@suepasno4436]

Mary Todd Lincoln is my favorite right now, but only because I know the most about her. Thank you so much, keep up the good work, this is fascinating! Don’t worry about the length.

[@barbaragarrison1128]

I am so excited about this episode ! I too am 68 years old and never learned any of this. Please please give us more episodes like this. Love listening to you as I stitch. Thank you!

[@lindaallinder1751]

Beautiful and informative video! I am not a history person, but I enjoyed this very much and I learned a few things today. Thank you! You are a very pleasant voice to listen to while stitching!

[@Janis_The_Intrepid_Stitcher]

A nicely done discussion about Martha and George. My most admired first ladies (I have more than one for different reasons) 1. Abigail Adams as the first woman's libber who told John "not to forget the ladies" when writing the constitution and for running her own retail business and owning property when women weren't supposed to - The Firecracker! 2. Dolley Madison for her elegance and social grace, her political acumen, for establisher the first inaugural ball and for saving George Washington's portrait - The Entertainer! 3. Eleanor Roosevelt for her intelligence, ambassador-like existence and grace - The Lioness! 4. Jacqueline Kennedy for her efforts in restoring the White House, her fashion elegance and grace, her quiet and unflinching presence during her life's tragedies - The Protector!

[@karenjohnson7010]

fascinating....thank you for all of your hours of research and retelling of the Washingtons...I'm loving Martha....looking forward to the next one.

[@bernadettekok4079]

Omg loved this about Martha and George. You did fabulous, thank you. My favorite First Lady is Eleanor Roosevelt. She was a remarkable, intelligent person, advocated for civil rights, roles for women in the workplace, refugee rights from from WWII, a red cross volunteer and many more accomplishments. Standing up for herself amongst males of her time, where women were second class individuals in our society. What is there not to respect of someone that was so remarkable for her time.

[@laurasomers3916]

I have learned so much today. I enjoy history. At this time Martha Washington is my favorite.

[@s.cooper.makes300]

I am on absolute cloud 9 for KZbin to have suggested this video for me. I am on the edge of my seat to watch every single one. I think every first lady you talk about will be my favorite that week. Thank you so much. ❤️

[@lauriecunniff8365]

My favorite First Lady is Abigail Adams. I love her strength and her courage that she held living in the times that she did. Thank you for your interesting research on these ladies and their needlework!

[@mishxstitches]

This was wonderful! Thank you! Just watched today. I had I missed the live. Can’t wait for the next!!!

[@diandjohn4]

Hello! I’m from Sydney Australia. This morning I was up early so I decided to randomly select a KZbin video to watch while I sewed a Sashiko square and had a cuppa. Well … I started watching your video and watched it all the way through. Thank you for your excellent clear and interesting narration. American history is not something I would search for, however the way you chatted about the history of George and Martha held my attention plus the information about samplers. I’ve subscribed and look forward to enjoying your future and past videos.

[@sharrikremer9987]

"Am I sending my kids to school on a frickin' pirate ship, or what??!🤣😂😂😂🤣😂 I love history with humor. Awesome First Ladies lecture. Thank you! Hard to pick a favorite first lady Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, Martha Washington are at the top.

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Oh my gosh, I just lost it when you said, "Am I sending my kids to school on a flippin' pirate ship?" Don't even worry about leafing through the book where it's not tabbed. This is absolutely fascinating and well worth the wait. Are you a teacher? You speak and explain so very well. It doesn't matter how long these are either because Lordy be, it's just so interesting.

[@janegoddard9308]

Rachel I found this so interesting. I am not even an American I am Australian but I found the way you explained American history so fascinating. You obviously have a talent for explaining history in a fun and engaging way. Can't wait for the next one.

[@kristyrohm1500]

My intriguing First Lady has always been Jackie Kennedy. I regret that I haven't studied history more and I'm so thankful for this series !

[@reajanusz7860]

My favorite first Lady is Eleanor Roosevelt and she still remains my favorite. I loved your lovely show today and could 😍 watch and listen to more, great job!

[@nanapapaikenberry8476]

Mrs. J.. Kennedy. I was surprised at how glued to your podcast I was! History wasn't my interest in school. I was more into the maths. But once I started listening, I couldn't stop.

[@sarahbruso6989]

Rachel, you should have been a history teacher. You kept my interest and it certainly wasn’t boring . Looking forward to the next episode.

[@cbs8404]

Abigal Adams is my favorite first lady!! Barbara S!!! Enjoy the rest of your day!! Enjoy this all so much!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@QuerkieGal]

Thank you so much for this video. It kept showing up in my feed and I finally watched it, and I am sure glad I did! I've learned more from you today than I ever did in all the years of history class in school! You do make history sound really fascinating, I wish you were my history teacher back in the day! You've got yourself a new subscriber - can't wait to see more of this content and your channel! Thank you!

[@barbkempen6857]

I'm not even a Stitcher but I enjoyed this history lesson! Can't wait to hear about Abigail Adams my favorite. Loved hearing about Martha and George Washington.

[@maryellenmcinnis7693]

Thank you. I loved your presentation of Martha and George Washington. Before I forget though, I absolutely love the blue and white quilt in the background. I grew up near Washington’s crossing. In fact ancestors use to own property where he crossed and my Dad and uncle would sled on the hills there. Everywhere I’d look there were roadside plaques that “Washington slept here”, it became rather a joke in the area as it seemed Washington slept everywhere. I believe you did an excellent job in your presentation and gave a nice factual unbiased presentation. Since George Washington is by far my most favorite president I think at the moment I’ll have to pick Martha as my favorite president’s wife or Lady. What a different life they lived back then yet there is so much the same. I love history and I believe we can learn so much from it especially if we can view history understanding they were living during their time and not our time and the way we think now. They were people living in their time just as we are living in our time. I wonder what people will think about us 200+ years from now.

[@disorderlystitcher]

Well done, my friend! Many of the Founding Fathers knew slavery needed to be dealt with, but none of them wanted to be the one to speak out and end it. Thus there is no direct use of the word slave in the Constitution. Even Thomas Jefferson said, "But, as it is, we have the wolf by the ear, and we can neither hold him, nor safely let him go." When the importation of slaves was banned in 1808, the institution began to grow and develop more as the way Hollywood has presented it. Taking my teacher hat off now 😉 My favorite First Lady? Hard to say, because of course we aren't taught a lot about the ladies. So, I guess it would be Mary Todd. What she went through was incredible.

[@louly1642]

Thank you. I love hearing history of our country and needlework too. My favorite First Lady is Dolley Madison.

[@alyrobbins5299]

Rachel, I was listening to the Antique Needleworkers this morning where they mentioned your channel and series on the first ladies. I am not a cross stitcher but love all the fiber arts that kept hearth and home warm during the early years of our country. I am thankful to the woman who came before me keeping these arts alive. Arts of today, Necessity of yesterday. Love your series. Right now my favorite is Abigail. I look forward to learning about the others. Thanks for your time and attention to this subject.

[@katherineboles3011]

I loved your history of First Ladies. So far my favorite 1st lady is Martha Washington. She was smart and full of energy and so beautiful as a young lady. I look forward to your next session.

[@wrennknits6048]

For now it is Martha Washington, primarily because George and I share a birthday ( his real one lol ). I have always been partial to him and I so very much enjoyed this video! Looking forward to all the rest! Thank you for your efforts!

[@thevirginiastitcher]

I loved learning more about George and Martha Washington. I listened while I stitched. I have been to Mount Vernon several times. Virginia is the state of presidents. My favorite first lady is Dolly Madison.

[@shirleygranado4477]

What an interesting subject! Going in, my favorite is Martha Washington. One of my favorite things when I last visited Mt Vernon was listening to the woman playing Martha talk to visitors. She was awesome - and she was stitching!

[@sharoncoble6109]

I really enjoyed watching your podcast this morning! I have a book about Martha’s daughter-in-law. It’s her journal and letters written after she remarried to George Calvert. My maiden name is Calvert and we think we’re ‘shirt-tail’ relatives of other Calvert’s from these times. It’s a fascinating window into the times and peoples. She is buried at Mount Vernon, and I visited her grave when I went back east for the first time and bought this book at a little bookstore in Annapolis, Md. The name of the book is, “Mistress of Riversdale, the plantation letters of Rosalie Stier Calvert, 1795-1821l”, edited by Margret Law Callcott. Very enlightening!

[@nancysumma6560]

Oh my goodness, Rachel! If you taught history, I would have taken your class and actually enjpyed it and learned something!!! Right now, my favorite first lady is Martha Washington. Who knows? Thant may keep changing with your consecutive videos. Thanks so, so much for all your time and effort in posting this!!!!

[@patriciaheinrichs6994]

Thank you so much for these videos! I really enjoyed the Martha Washington story. You are a wonderful storyteller. I so loved Martha Washington and her tenacity.

[@dawno1475]

Nancy Regan is my favorite First Lady! It was really awesome listening to your knowledge on Martha and George Washington!! Absolutely loved this!!

[@kimjeppson8334]

I love history and your take on it! Thanks for sharing!! My favorite first lady has always been Abigail Adams. I loved her relationship with John and her no nonsense attitude and her willingness to get things done. Thanks again

[@darlynnvenne8221]

Wow Rachel!!!! I loved this. The information provided was interesting. I so appreciate you taking the time to put together is series. Thank you!!!

[@carolbrown2314]

Awesome video Rachel. My husband was listening in the other room and had to leave for about an hr. He asked me to pause your video until he came home so he could finish watching it. We both enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@dianekuzirian7742]

I really enjoyed the history of our first President and First Lady. Martha is my favorite so far. I'm not a history buff but I really did enjoy your video and look forward to seeing more. Thank you for your hard research, I love your passion for history.

[@debramcclanahan5674]

Thank you, Rachel, for presenting this series. So nice to see someone passing on our history. I can't say I learned anything new about Martha and George (I read history also) but it was still interesting. Abigail Adams is my favorite first lady with Dolly Madison coming in second. I think Mary Lincoln is probably the most misunderstood and maligned First Lady. You were correct in your assessment that these women were not elected but still served in a "damned if you do/damned if you don't" situation.

[@hopevergin3218]

As of right now it would have to Martha Washington my history but had no food that she has been married twice I absolutely love this show and can't wait for the next one thank you so much

[@renaewolford3270]

Enjoyed your stories; interesting. I've always thought very highly of G Washington because my father, a preacher, preached on the Faith of George Washington that is Awesome. So enjoyed. I would love to read more about Martha Washington. Excellent. So I'm a Martha fan at the moment. thank you!

[@craftingwithneena2862]

Thank you for putting so much effort into researching these women! I enjoyed this 1st lesson on our first ladies.

[@pamseaberg569]

Love that you are doing this for all of us. I am completely hooked and looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much.

[@barbaraklotthor3712]

Thank you for taking all the time for research and putting together a WONDERFUL flosstube, I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to your next one. Your stitching and explanations are great. Have a great week, happy stitching!!

[@lindakenison405]

My favorite First Lady is Abigail Adams. I liked her because she had an independent spirit and believe that John would not have been the leader he has without her leading him. Great job!

[@brendaehlers2617]

I do not know many first ladies but I did a report on Mary Todd Lincoln in high school. I also saw a show on Eleanor Roosevelt. I will enjoy listening to all these videos as I love history also. Martha set the tone for all those that came after so she has my admiration and gratitude.

[@denyseloughlin6370]

You did such a great job, Rachel, but I knew you would. You made our first "lesson" interesting, informative & so fun. Am really excited to hear all the rest. My favorite is Rachel Jackson. Tho she didn't get to really be "first lady", she was the one person, I think, that truly helped Andy Jackson become President by always being his true support. Their story is a sad one but a good one & she endured a lot of punishment for something that truly wasn't her fault. If you make it to Market & you have some time, go out to the Hermitage. It's maybe 25 miles from Cool Springs where Market is. It's a beautiful place & the tour is really good.

[@marystanneart]

I appreciate you chose to discuss a lady who is part of my family history. Thank you.

[@marymichaels5434]

Abigail Adams is definitely my favorite 1st Lady. She was so smart, capable and ahead of her time.

[@primsongreenway7762]

Honestly Rachel, I don’t know enough about Amy of them to choose a favorite. But I loved your presentation on Martha. She appeared to be intelligent, family oriented, a woman devoted to her man and very strong minded!!! I love the fact that she got herself vaccinated for small pox against hubby’s advice! Go Martha!!!! The tragedy of losing four children is difficult to imagine and I greatly admire her ability to move forward. Her inner strength must have been tremendous! God bless her daughter in law for allowing her to raise the two grandchildren!!! What a selfless act!!! Cannot wait to hear more, my friend!!!!!💚

[@emilywittenberg6802]

I enjoyed listening to your history lesson of Martha Washington. She is my favorite. Thanks Emily

[@TeaandTreasures]

This was fabulous! I loved learning so much about Martha and George that I never knew before. Your sense of humor was so refreshing and I chuckled throughout. So enjoyed this and really looking forward to the next ones in the series. :)

[@WhatstheSizzle]

Thank you for this interesting tale. Looking forward to the continuing story about our First Ladies & Needle Art. When George & Martha got together, it always rings true: "The Woman chooses the Man that chooses her". Something to think about.

[@cindykatuin800]

I am a history nerd as well, so thank you for this! I actually have a copy of the Historic Sampler book given to me by the author. She even signed it. It’s a great treasure. Can’t wait to see more of these. Thanks for all the research.

[@sharonhendrix3864]

I’m as usual late to the dance but I’ve always been intrigued by Abigail Adams but Martha comes in awfully close…always and forever a big George Washington fan….love our American history and I look forward to your next history lesson….❤❤❤

[@lindafowler1738]

It’s hard to choose a favorite as I don’t know a lot about the early First Ladies. Betty Ford is a favorite because of her openness about breast cancer and alcoholism. Nancy Reagan for her cause of the drug war. Many supported causes close to their hearts and things that impacted their lives as it did ours. Thanks to you I’ve been watching a lot about Martha Washington

[@pamelateague9503]

What a wonderful episode. You are a great storyteller. Looking forward to next episode. Thank you.....Pam

[@samantharussack9162]

My favorite First Lady has always been Jackie Kennedy. Growing up in Palm Beach, and loving reading about the 1960's, it's hard to not be fascinated by her. But I also love learning and reading about Martha Washington, Abigail Adams (and the relationship she had with her husband), Eliza Hamilton, and others from early America. I am a crafter and an American history nerd/junky so these series is so exciting to me and I'm excited to keep listening as new episodes come out.

[@giselekusmik9167]

You were AWESOME Miss Rachel!! I had the BEST TIME listening to EVERY MINUTE of Martha’s story! My dogs are grateful too, as I had my earbuds in and I listened while we walked and wandered all over my neighborhood - today it was ME who didn’t wanna go in! 🤣😂🤣😎. I am looking forward to learning more about our early First Ladies. Who knew that Martha was a pretty lady, and better yet, Georgie was quite the hunk in his day! 🥰👏🏻👍🏻 I have always admired Betty Ford, as she was REAL. She brought Breast Cancer into America’s home, and began to take away the stigma of the subject of boobies!😊 I believe opening the door to this type of cancer benefitted greatly from Mrs. Ford’s bravery. I am one of the grateful recipient of all the research and advances done in beating Breast Cancer. Thanks Betty!💖

[@debbierice2618]

My favorite First Lady is Martha Washington. I love George.

[@jacksheilaweber4322]

My favorite First Lady has always been Mary Todd Lincoln. I think now Martha Washington could be right up there or very close second. Thank you for all the research. I so enjoyed it. All the best! Sheila

[@LisaSoBoVa]

Awesome job with Martha Washington. My favorite first lady is Dolly Madison. I have lived in Virginia my entire life so I have access to many museums where I can see these samplers and other needlework. Thank you.

[@browniesgal]

Wow, Rachel. You set your own bar pretty high. This was a wonderful trip back in time. My husband and I lived 1 mile from Mt Vernon (actually lived on one of George Washington's 5 farms) for 10 years. I visited Mt Vernon at least once a month because there was just so much to do and see there, and I read everything about the Washingtons I could get my hands on. I've always been a fan of Martha! I love it that she made sure her granddaughter Nelly learned to stitch. I'm sure you know about the wonderful juried needlework show that occurs each March at Woodlawn Plantation, the home that George Washington build for Nellie and her husband, Lawrence Lewis. It's now in its 60th year! It's run by a lovely group of ladies called Nelly's Needlers. I simply can't wait to hear all about Abigail Adams, my second favorite first lady!

[@jackfritz7106]

This is so interesting! Love this series. I learned more about American history in this KZbin episode than I ever did in school!

[@jeanakimball5691]

Thank you for a most enjoyable video. The time flew by.😊 I think as adults we are able to enjoy history more than when we were children. Back then it was simply information….boring. With the maturity that comes with adulthood we can enjoy it…by choice ❤ Right now I vote for Rosalind Carter as my favorite First Lady, mostly because I know so little about the early ones.😊

[@jennieadcock7693]

Barbara Bush at this point. Admittedly, I know little about the first ladies and am quite excited that you are doing this series. Thank you!!