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[@susanparker5904]

Wow Brenda! I had to stop the video early into it when you showed your Jesus finish!! That is absolutely stunning. I never comment but am a faithful viewer and have watched this one progress over the years and through the pandemic! Absolutely precious. Congrats! Now, back to the vid!✝️

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Susan!!! I am going to miss working on it :)

[@maureenlopez9266]

I have been watching you stitch on Lost No More for so long and I love it each time you show it. I'm so happy for you that you've completed it, and I hope we'll still get to see it on the board behind you😊. It is stunning! Your Sunnyside is beautiful as well, so much nicer than the cover photo, I think. I always enjoy seeing what you've been stitching on! Glad you enjoyed your retreat! I'm just finishing up the series of monthly quakers from By the Heart, and I've so enjoyed stitching on them this year. Just 2 more to go, and the series will be done😊. Happy stitching!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Maureen! Yes, I will definitely frame it and hang it up behind me :) I will miss working on it. Ohhhh, I bet your monthly quakers are gorgeous! Congratulations!

[@charj57]

I like the birdhouse stitch….. whoa drop the birdhouse! LOOK at Jesus the Shepard!!!! It looks magnificent, you did a very nice job. Brenda, you have so many lovely stitches. Thanks for a great video.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Char!

[@sandrafulton4351]

Jesus, the Shepherd is stunning! Great video as always.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Sandra!

[@marthaabstein6046]

What a beautiful work on the "Lost No More". I have followed your progress each on your videos and you should be so pound of the finished piece.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Martha!!!

[@knittingstitchingmontana]

Oh my goodness! Such large projects that you tackle amazes me! Not to mention the number of them! Wonderful finishes. First time subscriber here.❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!

[@lorrainehay9348]

Hi Brenda. Fantastic stitching. I just love seeing your progress. Thank you ❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Lorraine!

[@mirpaxvv]

Love your finishes! Lost No More is absolutely lovely.❤️ I hope you enjoyed your retreat. Happy Stitching!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!! I love retreats, but it is also nice to be home for the winter and just stitch :)

[@jamiecherry4549]

Beautiful stitching, Brenda! I always love seeing your projects 💛

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Jamie!

[@joannecorbeil5168]

Hello Brenda... Congratulations on your remarkable work. I am a Quebec-born translator living in France since 1996 and my translation of "Au fil des nichoirs" would be "From birdhouse to birdhouse" or "From one birdhouse to another". I've been addicted to Flosstube since last January and I want to thank you for showing us that it is OK to work on several projects at a time. I had always felt somewhat guilty about that. And also thank you for the very clear advice and tips about flosses and fabrics. Wish you lots of fun at the next retreat. 😀

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!!!! That is a wonderful translation and makes so much more sense than the literal translation :) And I am always available to help you feel better about multiple WIPs, lol!!

[@shescraftin2126]

I loved seeing all your beautiful projects as always. You inspire me to get my needle moving.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You! And yes, get stitching!! LOL

[@khayes9591]

You are a prolific stitcher Brenda! You've always been one of my favorite flosstubers. :)

[@Handworkmaniac]

Awww, thank you!! :)

[@nancycrouch9190]

Your finished pieces are beautiful. I enjoy your flosstube.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Nancy :)

[@pegdahlke8376]

Gosh I love your videos. I look forward to seeing your stitching with each one. ❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Peg!

[@lindameeks5228]

I enjoy your visits so much, it's amazing all of the beautiful stitching you do. It's exciting each time, always a variety and just an in awe. Thank you so much for sharing

[@the3milestitcher]

'Over the Nest Boxes' is what 'au fil des nichoirs' means. Your piece is gorgeous x

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!! That one always trips me up :)

[@deniserobinson9619]

Brenda, all of your stitching is awesome

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Denise!

[@joyceclowser3371]

Love the variety of your projects! Everything is so beautiful!! Have fun at your retreat! Happy stitching!❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Joyce!

[@TheStitchingOwl]

I didn’t realize I could start the Jardin Prive yet…on I go. Thank you for another fun video.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Yay!!! Another stitcher stitching the birdhouses with us! :)

[@barbarabell6527]

Brenda beautiful video! Thanks for sharing! Have a great time at your retreat!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Barbara!

[@wyattack06]

Great visit! Have fun at Stitch West ! Thanks, Kim

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Kim!!!

[@DixieDoodles]

Absolutely incredible stitching and you stitch the most difficult projects, huge endeavors that would take me 2 lifetimes. Very impressive!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Dixie!

[@noranok9442]

Beautiful work, Brenda!!! Really lovely pieces. You stitch a wide variety of projects and it is a pleasure to see them all. ❤❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!

[@gloriaderfus8061]

Congratulations on all of your finishes!!! Great job.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Gloria!

[@jomariehogle1980]

Oh my, the finishes are beautiful as always. Glad to see what else you are working on. Sounds like a great retreat. Your haul is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Jo Marie!!!

[@lynncordova8169]

Jesus, the Shepherd is stunning! Congratulations! I really like your Crazy Woman stitch, the bird and flower are so cute! I am going to use your flower technique on something, someday. Th Sandy aorton piece is beautiful.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Lynn!

[@cynthiatenney968]

Brenda, the finish of Jesus, the Shepherd is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations on such a beautiful finish!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Cynthia!!

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love your finishes and your progress on your wips. I guess there will be a lot of Madame La Fee in your future lol. Happy stitching!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Karin!!!!! I always love hearing from you :) LOL, I am thinking the same thing!!!

[@judithstrenio9552]

“Over the Bird Houses”. An alternate translation for Nichoirs is Nest Boxes but these look like what we call Bird Houses in the U. S.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Judith!!! I need to write it on the pattern :)

[@sharonwurm4382]

Congrats on finishing Lost No More! What a great feeling. Sunnyside looks amazing. Looking forward to our stitchy weekend!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Sharon!!!

[@nancysnyder2535]

Your videos are pure eye candy!!! Your Lost No More is just stunning!!! So much to stitch, LOL

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Nancy!

[@angelasawyer6714]

On your tray of gifts, the hot pink/purple circular item is a finger massager. You simply put it on a finger like a ring and roll it up and down your finger😊. I realized you probably had no idea what it was as no one ever sees them unless you live in Japan LOL

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Angela!!! I will have to try it out when I have been stitching for too long! :)

[@sarahwebb1450]

Beautiful finishes and stitching as always. And lovely, tempting haul. Have a great time at Stitch West.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!!

[@mrsmiggins6435]

Always great to see you Brenda with all your beautiful stitching. Beautiful finishes..Stay safe and enjoy every stitch🤗🇬🇧

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!! :)

[@RosalieChambers-xi4hx]

I am in Australia @ love your floss tubes ,I’m working on star village with sulky thread @ love it .

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Rosalie! Ohhh, I bet your Star Village is just gorgeous, what a great idea to do it with Sulky thread :)

[@gailbury1173]

As always, many thanks for sharing your wonderful work. I get a kick out of your Francais! (Canadian here)

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!! And so sorry you have to listen to me make a mess of it!!! LOL!!! I will practice before hand next time :)

[@susanlamatrice6938]

I always enjoy your videos because you have such a wide variety of projects! Thank you for sharing!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Susan! I love having a choice from so many different kinds of stitching each day :)

[@marcymoir3389]

Love your videos….you always have so much progress to show us and such beautiful patterns…..

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Marcy!!

[@missinginastitch]

Beautiful finishes

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Maria! Hide your purse!!! LOL

[@susanmarit5365]

I always love to watch your video Brenda, your finishes WOW. Have know idea of how you get so much done? Happy STITCHING !

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Susan!! :)

[@paulinemynett3972]

I love all your work! So beautiful! I don’t know how you get so much done in 2 weeks and I think you also have a job. The first video of yours I watched was about your stitch stands and that was very helpful. I’m looking for a video on how to attach my fabric on scroll rods. I’ll peruse your videos for that. I was lucky to find 2 rod kits at a thrift store for 3$ apiece, smaller sizes. Just started cross stitching in December ‘22. Thank you.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Pauline!! Welcome to stitching!!! And I'm so glad the videos have been helpful :) In case you didn't find it, I showed how I load the scroll rods I have in video #59 :)

[@cathybehle-ernst5796]

Oh, Brenda . . . ."Lost No More" just melts my heart - precious. I still have the kit in my closet . . . .no excuse . . .xo

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Cathy! It will wait patiently until you are ready for it, and you can feel good that you have it at the ready :)

[@christinesouthard2350]

Thank you for your video. Wow. You certainly got lots of stitching done! And on so many different projects! Great finishes, too. You got some great haul, I've been looking at some Madame La Fie, but haven't taken the plunge yet. I'm trying very hard to work my WIP pile down. I have kitted many, so I want to start them soon. Too little time!! I feel like I'm working on alot of Halloween, but feel the urge to stitch Christmas coming on me too! By the way the Good Shepard is just gorgeous! Take care and happy stitching!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Christine!!! I know what you mean, my WIP pile is calling loudly, but I keep seeing new things I want to buy and start! LOL

[@StitchingBetweenTheLines]

Yikes! I had to pause the video and a the Madame La Fee pattern to my 123 Wishlist. I LOVE the one you started plus, while on the website, I found some new ones that needed added to my list. I’ve finished one…amazing…and have a couple more kitted up. I also ALMOST had to jump up and start the 4 Seasons kit because I have that. It’s hours away from being organized enough to start, though. Pam. PS….on the 123 website they give the English translation of the pattern title.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Pam!!!! So glad I enabled you!!!!! You are always enabling me! LOL. So glad to know you like Madame la Fee as well :) Great idea! I need to go to the 123 website and write the translation on the front of the patterns! :)

[@nicolecrous3217]

WOW, your stitching is magnificent, especially your full coverage Dimension kit of Jesus. Everything is beautiful, thanks for sharing!!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Nicole!!!

[@karladenton5034]

Lost No More is absolutely gorgeous. And you're getting SO close on American Sampler. Lots of progress on big, long term projects. I just started the OctToOctSAL Birdhouses this weekend! I'm also going to try to stitch them in 'month' sequence, but I started on the right upper corner and only worked 'back' to October. I'm going to try to put in that top line over the next couple of months to be able to make it to the left corner by January when I need it!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Karla! And yay!! another birdhouse stitcher to join us. I think your plan is brilliant :)

[@lisadolson6598]

Your finishes are beautiful! Lots of stitching happening in your house! Sunny Side Sampler is lovely and Lost No More is beautiful in so many ways. I enjoyed seeing all of your projects as usual! Take care.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Lisa!! Hope you are getting some great stitching in today between other duties :)

[@lisablatt7287]

Beautiful finishes , thanks for sharing ❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Lisa!

[@devrakline4967]

Lost No More is gorgeous! Congratulations on your finishes!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Devra!

[@sheilacasper2030]

Your projects are so varied. You are very talented to master all of them!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Sheila!!

[@beckygwynn]

That Rocky Mountain Quaker is gorgeous!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Becky! I had a lot of fun stitching it :)

[@bobh7275]

where are you??? HOPE all is well. Miss you. Happy Thanksgiving

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You so much for checking on me!!!!! :) And I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving as well :) So many things going on in my life, it is hard to get up the energy to make a video :)

[@cross_stitch_sarah]

Great video Brenda! Love all your finishes but Lost no More is my favourite...it is my unicorn chart. Looking forward to seeing your progress on the birdhouses SAL. Happy stitching!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Sarah!

[@joantully9936]

You have some absolutely fabulous pieces. Really enjoyed your video.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Joan!

[@lynncordova8169]

Sunnyside is lovely. You just have Supergirl eyesight to stitch on 46 count. I would need glasses over my glasses over my magnifying glasses and magnifer.....lol.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Lynn! I do have to have a good light and my 3.5 reading glasses :)

[@BassingirlCrafts]

❤❤ your stitching is absolutely beautiful. That Dimensions kit 😮😮😮😮 stunning! Thank you for sharing your work with us. Look forward to the next video and more goodies ❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Jamie!

[@judystone3645]

Huge congrats on your finish of Lost No More. It is stunning! Love all your finishes, but that just speaks to my heart ❤. Great progress on all the wips you showed. Your needle has been flying! Have a wonderful time at your retreat.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Judy!

[@marty9011]

I am enjoying seeing the progress on New Normal, love the colours, & on the Marjolein Bastin piece. That pattern looks gorgeous. I have stitched " The Colours of Water " & done 2 more of their other similar patterns. I am very tempted by The Colours of Summer...

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Marty! Ohhhh, I bet your colors or water and other pieces are soooo pretty. I LOVE colours of summer and would love to stitch that one some time!!! :)

[@lindaskinner5887]

Love the crazy woman retreat piece. Your stitching is amazing.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Linda!

[@tanyawilson9870]

Beautiful finishes!!! Loved seeing all of your WIPS as well! Lost No More is stunning!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Tanya!

[@owlbestitching8839]

I love the Lost and Found. So beautiful 🦋 I love the Four Seasons too. Very impressive!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!

[@owlbestitching8839]

@@Handworkmaniac you’re welcome 🙂

[@kriscurtis1015]

Love your finishes!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Kris!!

[@pauletteharris5759]

Your work is absolutely fabulous!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Paulette!

[@lucilagonzalez209]

Cuántos proyectos,que bonitos!!!!!te va a tiempo para terminarlo todo!!!!saludos😊🎉

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Lucila! I do seem to enjoy having lots of projects going at once, lol!!

[@BSRonly]

Congratulations on finishing your Greg Olson piece. Absolutely stunning.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!

[@juliejoy3124]

Your finishes are all fabulous but Lost no More is my favorite. It is lovely. Congratulations!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Julie!

[@annieann99]

Wonderful finishes! Love that Lost No More piece.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!!

[@2teddybearz]

So excited you are on again :) My evening in Canada after my Thanksgiving turkey dinner !

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You! And Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@marlenedavey6262]

Fabulous work!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Marlene!

[@beatrizsantos6270]

Impresionantes tus trabajos..

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Beatriz!!!

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Beautiful Work.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You!!

[@conniesiefken4696]

Brenda, your stitching is so inspiring! Love the last sheep and the sunnyside pieces. What is the dark fabric(?) under your Qsnap clamp?

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Connie! I believe you are seeing the piece of felt I have under the clip on the q-snap. As my q-snaps get more stretched out and worn, I put a piece of felt under the clip to make them tight again. Sometimes I use cream colored warm and natural batting, and sometimes I use some dark gray felt I have :)

[@peggyyoung1839]

Lost No More is just stunning!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Peggy!

[@JustKeepStitchin]

Hello friend! So, of course, Pam had to find the magazine for American Sampler by Sandy Orton...and that issue was on top of the stack! Karma? Anyway, what threads are you using? Gosh, it's absolutely gorgeous 🥰

[@Handworkmaniac]

LOL, enabling is my superpower!!!! I think I already answered Pam on IG, but I am using the called for Au ver a Soie silks. There were a few changes. Oh!!! You just reminded me that I promised to send my floss legend to Pam!!! On my list to do tonight :)

[@katherinem7835]

Oh Brenda, your Jesus piece is stunning. Kudos.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Katherine!!

[@marisolvallespinsanchez4241]

¡ Qué maravilla de trabajos, mis felicitaciones! ❤❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Marisol!!!

[@beckyfarion6193]

Lost No More…oh my goodness. One of the prettiest stitches I’ve ever seen!! ❤. Could I ask you a favor? Could you zoom in on the two dogs on the Scottish Door pattern? Are they a Westies and a Scottie? If so, I need to order this ASAP. Thank you so much!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Becky! I sent you a zoomed in picture of the dogs on InstaGram :)

[@jessica-otterrows3284]

Beautiful finishes!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Jessica!

[@kima9181]

GREAT vid & haul. I'm not religious however our Jesus is STUNNING!!!!!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Kim!

[@evelienjol7169]

Lovely finishes! Groetjes, Evelien

[@evelienjol7169]

Question: what needles do you use with your Sulky Threads? I have to use a 24 size needle to be able to thread it and on 36 or 40 count linen I use a 28 size needle. Groetjes, Evelien

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Evelien!! Yes, that is a challenge. I have been using a 26, but it is hard to thread. Normally I would use a 28 for sure.

[@evelienjol7169]

@@Handworkmaniac Thank you I'll have to try a 26 size again. Perhaps another brand will make it easier.

[@Handworkmaniac]

You could even try a 24 and see if you like that better :)

[@deidremiller-shaut8914]

Wow! You get so much done. What is the name of your scroll rods? Thanks, Deidre

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Deidre! I use the LockScroll rods made by Artisan Designs. ArtisanDesign.com

[@JudyHaist]

Brenda, I purchased a couple of nice looms. These have the plastic around the bars. Don't know how to attach my Aida .cloth on them. Please help.😢

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hello!! It sounds like you may be talking about a q-snap frame? I show how to load your fabric into one in Video #32. Aida is a little stiffer so you will need to push harder to get the clips over the fabric, especially when the clips are new and tight :)

[@michelleboggs8336]

Your Jesus is absolutely beautiful.

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Michelle!

[@sheriking4041]

For your Jesus stitch (I have the same kit) did you stitch with 2 threads on 18 count or 1 thread

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Sheri! I followed the directions That came with the kit and used however many strands it said to. For most of the full crosses it was 2 strands :)

[@Nancyw823]

Beautiful Jesus finish. Will you frame it?

[@Handworkmaniac]

Yes! I will probably stretch and mount it myself and have my dad make a frame for it :)

[@dawnbouquot8569]

Hi Brenda! I began watching your videos about 2 weeks ago and it has lit quite a fire! I am working my way through them and learning 'the new cross stitch' as it is today! You are very clear with your how-to's and it is appreciated! I am wondering if one of your previous videos talks about the fabric/the # of threads/full or half cross. We are in Arizona for a family reunion next week and I think I will make it to the Attic... I have enough leaflets, Aida and threads from the 80's and 90's to start a store, before quilting, wool appliqué, rug hooking etc flowed through - lots of kits I bought, but was too distracted! I would like to pick up some fabrics though as where I live is about 2,000 miles from nearest stitch shop. I'm twitching to try1 strand threat, full cross. I'm thinking 25 count even weave or linen? Love your Lost No More and the full back stitching charts... my husband is despairing! Thanks for the hours of pleasure!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Hi Dawn!! Ohhhh, I bet your visit to the attic was amazing! I have never made it there, but would love to some day. If I am stitching with 1 strand I really like 40 ct linen (20 ct aida) and 46 ct linen (22 ct aida). On linen I stitch with 1 strand of floss over linen threads. And I also stitch with 1 strand of floss on 25 ct evenweave and 28 ct linen, when I am using 1 strand of floss over 1 fabric thread. A lot of people like using 1 strand of floss on 36 ct linen (18 ct aida), but I like the coverage better with 2 strands of floss on 36 ct :) I hope that helps!! It really is just personal preference :)

[@dawnbouquot8569]

@@Handworkmaniac- sadly it ended up that our hotel was nearly an hour away.... my sister in law looked up the info online, but somehow got her day skewed around and she remembered it as open Saturday and Sunday - we got the Sunday to find it was Friday and Saturday. Had to swallow hard - I wasn't actually looking for anything, but I wanted to see the different fabrics for my own information, rather than buying sight unseen. I promised myself I have to finish one of my elderly starts before I can begin a full coverage piece... I'm wondering if you have sown any of Sue Coleman's Designs - very northern - I'm closest to finishing the Raven, so giving him my all! Came home from 105* in Phoenix to snow on the ground and way below zero... it is winter in the Yukon. Soon, lots of time to stitch! Thanks so much for your information on the fabrics!

[@Handworkmaniac]

Ohhhhhh, that soo sad!!! No, I don't have any of Sue Coleman's designs, I will have to look them up!

[@yvonnevigil7489]

You forgot to tell us your gold kit name of chart?? Thanks

[@stitchymarie7732]

Are you talking about the Jesus one? It’s called Lost No More

[@Handworkmaniac]

I can't believe I forgot to say the name of the chart!!! Thank You Marie! "Lost No More" Dimensions Kit

[@susanmarit5365]

🍄🍄🍄

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Susan!

[@sharonhendrix3864]

❤❤❤

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Sharon!

[@connieverbeck1110]

👏👏👏👏👏💗🦋

[@Handworkmaniac]

Thank You Connie!