As always this is a brilliant video! Such wonderful stitching and lots of lovely suggestions for future projects. Many thanks and happy stitching to you both.
I must tell you both that of all the flosstube stitchers in flosstube land, you too could entertain me for days on end. I have watched your videos over and over. Both of your works are to die for and what I would give to stitch with both of you. My husband said when he heard my phone ding, he looked and said, its Brenda and the Serial Starter. He knows your names. We were cooking dinner and I immediately stopped and forgot I was cooking rice and burnt the pan! This was an excellent video about the silks, but then, I had to run up the stairs as I was trying to get all my charts out to make sure I had them. Nope time to shop. Thank you for such a wonderful day. Happy stitching and now I must start a new one, is that a law, if not it should be after watching both of you. I do have to buy a new pan, LOL. Thank you.
Donna!!!! This is the most exciting comment...thank you thank you thank you a million times. Sorry about that burned pan!!! I can relate because my husband knows when it is time to watch Priscilla and Chelsea every week... I hope you had all the WTNT charts!!!! or that you can get more. Thank you so much!
I literally clapped my hands and squealed when I saw your video notification! lol. So I don’t miss anything, I watch the video at least twice. Once for viewing only, second time for taking notes on charts to purchase and third to make sure I added all the goodies to my wish (shopping) list. Loved EVERYTHING!
Your both so calm and soft spoken. I appreciate your skill and knowledge of cross stitch. Your background setting is so interesting. I just added Sampler Hill to my cart. What beautiful finishes.
Thank you so much Laraine!! We are calm and soft spoken sometimes, but other times we are really hepped up and loud about our stitching!! You should see it sometime! Crazy!!! It's all just so much fun!!!
Hi ladies, Catching up with you both is always a treat.... 💛 I will say after being a Reproduction Sampler embroider 44yrs now, it’s apparent there are so many new stitchers excited about Samplers & tools to use, lighting etc. However RULES , LAWS, are just not cohesive :-) for all who have stitched for years :-) When I began all we had was Natural linen, & then came 52ct which was called porcupine linen..:-) & My first repro was an Examplarery Kit with it...then The Scarlet letter.. 🧵 DFT thread was the rage in late 70s early 80s. When I taught small samplers class with specialty stitches at a friends store , we would pool all our threads 🧵 in a basket & experience different textures... Miss those days....it was an awesome experience for all... Living on a fixed income is a challenge & It’s tough watching all these great channels .... who enable us :-) My wish list is longer than Santa’s list, I’m sure :-) Great that you both of you started your channel.🌺 Blessings Love your enthusiastic shares..
Thanks so much Sharon!!!! You have lots of great years of experience!!! So very interesting!!!! It is hard to see everything that is out there and not want it all!!! I guess the challenge is to be satisfied with what we have. That is an ongoing challenge for me (Laura)!!! Thanks for taking time to leave a comment. Happy Stitching!
Who doesn’t want to watch Brenda Gervais anything!!! She is a rock star in our world of stitching!!! I have been a fan since the beginning. Brenda - did you know there is a companion like piece to that big peacock??? It is a big red bird and I think it faces the opposite way of the peacock. I have it, haven’t stitched it, yet, but I never see it any where. Laura- could you show/tell us what size/shape punches you use to make your thread drops??? I am going on a hunt for Isabella and may join you all. 2020 is the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower landing thus the 400th anniversary of needlework samplers in America!!! Another great video my sisters in stitching!!!
Another wonderful episode! Love the Brenda G parade....so much inspiration! And now I want to stitch all the things! Thanks Ladies....can’t wait until the next video!❤️
Wow! So many beautiful patterns and finishes and the silk....wow! I just want to stitch everything you shared (a few are already wips) and do it pronto. Maybe if I give up sleep?? 🤣 Yeah, that's not going to happen, but I just feel so inspired to make beautiful things now. Thank you both so much! Happy stitching!
Thank you for your kind comments Frankie!!! I wish I could stitch faster too!!!!!!! You are right...we cannot give up sleep. It is fun to be inspired ideas of all of the beautiful things to make though....it sure gets us through our days! Have a good week of stitching dear!
Love all your pretty pieces and so nice to see your tributes to the wonderful designer Brenda Gervais! What great thread ones in the background!!! Keep up the great work.
I am so glad I just found you two. I have started binge watching. Have gone all the way back to your first one. I’m on #5. Toy feel the same way about work as I do. I stitch on my lunch hour and I think about stitching all day.
Love your videos. Just binge watched all five! Brenda Gervais is one of my faves and I loved seeing all that you girls have stitched and want to stitch. Brenda, you are pushing me toward the reproduction samplers! Laura, I love pincushions too!
Oh my gosh ... what fun this was! I'm going to have to watch it again & take notes! Off the top of my head, I loved learning more about the different silks! Thank you very much, Brenda! I also loved the great small samplers you showed. Laura! (I'll be needing TEAPOT MARKING SAMPLER & QUAKER WORK TRAY "stat"!) Every single one of your WIPs was fabulous! I have an obsession with pincushions too & really wish I knew how to sew & do finishing! Oh, and your Brenda Gervais Top 10 blew my mind! Thank you so much for your awesome videos! You two are something else! Hugs! 😊😊
Thanks so much buddy!!!!! I just wish we lived closer so we could hang out and stitch together!! (and learn how to sew pin cushions!!!!) I have the threads for Quaker work tray...why haven't I started it?? Hope you have a good stitching week! Hugs right back at ya!
Thank you for your inspiration in your flosstube videos. Also thanks for mentioning Sassy Jacks. We went rving to Asheville and as I always do I Googled for quilt shops and cross stitch shops. Sassy Jacks came up and I told my husband that name sounded familiar and I thought you two had mentioned them. We went and oh boy! I don’t live near a cross stitch shop and this shop is a must stop for any cross stitcher especially lovers of samplers. I think she has every floss of every kind in the shop and well stocked patterns. However anyone can supply a store with a lot of product if they’d like, but Kim is a treasure in and of herself. She will help you in choosing fabrics and flosses. She also goes the totally extra mile by surging edges of the fabric, including needles for each count fabric, and giving you labels to record all project pertinent info for your Stitchery that can be put on the finished work. I’m still dreaming about my visit at night and even in the day time! I can’t wait to go back. If any of you are anywhere near Asheville, NC it is worth a day trip, or even a two day trip. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. You all are my favorite flosstube.
That sounds like a dream come true Mary Ellen!!!!! Lucky Brenda is going to be going to Sassy Jacks next year and is already very excited about it! Glad you had such a wonderful experience!! Thanks for letting us know about it.
I was always taught to stitch with the nap of the silk. One way is smooth the other direction lifts the fibers hairs. The smooth end goes in my needle then in the linen and creates less fuz.
Complete goodness! I want to stitch it all right now! You civil war button find is awesome. I'm planning on stitching the Carter House sampler in 2020 and I think having some civil war buttons to display with it would be great. I'm officially on the hunt! Happy Stitching! ~ Beth
That was such an enjoyable video... I just "found" you guys and now I must go watch your other episodes... beautiful stitching... I'm a BIG fan of Brenda Gervais... I've done a bunch of her charts and have at least 70 in my stash... someday... someday... happy stitching!
Thanks so much Carol!!! I am glad you have a big stash of Brenda charts!!!! Isn't it fun to look through them? That alone brings me hours of entertainment!
Wonderful spending another hour with you. If you are ever in AZ when this old snowbird from Montana is (Jan to April), we’ll pull out my sewing machine and do some basics together! I am that Montanan you mentioned who flies to AZ to go to the Attic, among other shops! I loved the Brenda Gervais parade and look forward to more.
Another great video, ladies....loved the Brenda Gervais parade....I like looking at all the things behind you, on the shelves, when I watch you the second, third and fourth times!....😁.....
Well you two have quickly risen to the top of my favorite flosstubers! Brenda Gervais is one of my favorites too and I have most of the charts you showed. Great information about the silks! Enjoy your week!
True about covering your magnifier. One day I was looking at something on my right and saw over my left what I thought was dust floating . No, it was my old table with a tall plume of smoke coming up...I jumped up and put was facecloth on the spot. Boy I was glad I had not left the room. I right away make a cover for it. That is the law, my firefighter husband just shook his head. Another great video ladies.
That is so exciting Amy!!! Let us know how you like them. Brenda really did a bang up job of showing all the different silks. It was very informative and fun!
Once again your video was so fun to watch. Your choices are wonderful, your finishes are amazing, and the starts make me want to start too. The idea of featuring a designer was so smart and really helps in deciding what I might like to purchase. Well maybe not......because I want to purchase them all! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. You have become famous in the stitchy world, and rightly so. 🥰❤️❣️
Brenda and the Serial Starter Brenda I have a question about the pillow you showed with the blue rick rack around it. How is the rick rack attached to the pillow? I took a screen shot from the video but I couldn’t tell. Thanks a bunch!
I just found your channel and am now getting to binge watch you. Love your show. Thanks for sharing your love of needlework with us. I am so inspired to do my first sampler ever. : )
Another awesome video!! You always have a wonderful informative fun video!! Love the Brenda Gervais parade of charts and looking at the beautiful pieces that you have stitched of hers. Hugs to you both, Lynn
Love, love your videos! I was at the Midwest Fall retreat in Amana and it was the best retreat I have ever attended! Brenda was the best and has agreed to return in 2021. Michelle did a great job putting it together. I received my Mary Miller 1842 in the mail today and want to start it now!!!! I tend to be a Serial Starter like Laura.
Thanks Kathy!! Yipee for the serial starters!! There are too many great things to stitch and we have to start them all!! That retreat looked like it was heaven on earth!!!!! Michelle is so talented in putting them together and then to have Brenda that was a real "get." Glad you got to go!!!!
Loved your demonstration of the different types of silk threads! I've not used silk thread yet but would like to try in the future! Also enjoyed the With Thy Needle & Thread parade! Lots of great designs!
I so enjoy you two. I don't even need to increase the speed of the video as I usually do! Great silk info, impressed with your thread inventory, sampler chart stash, accessories, you two have more than the last shop I visited! I have the old model Dazor Circline and need to find it a home. Checking into a goose neck of some sort, thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks Marlene!!! Don't tell our husband about having more inventory than a shop!!! But, you are probably right!. I hope you find a perfect light for yourself!!
I literally gasped when Laura showed the tip on removing one thread!!! I am newly come back to the cross stitch world and a total newbie when it comes to "fancy floss." I didn't like the idea of storing like you ladies do for projects because who has time to untie it, remove threads, tie it back. So I had bought bags, but I like the aesthetic of how you store it on the cards. Problem solved with Laura's demo!!! Thanks!
That makes me so excited Shelley!!!!!!! You will find it so easy to do it that way and yes, threads on the floss drops look so darn cool!!!!! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how that little tip helped you!!! Happy Stitching and pulling of one thread at a time!
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Fun video again! Brenda G is such a great designer. I have so many of her charts and now I want to stitch them all! You showed so many fun projects... My very favorite silk is NPI also, Brenda. I went to a store a few months ago and they told me they were going to stop carrying it because it didn't sell!!! I was horrified! Hahaha... Looking forward to your next video, girls!
OK - first of all - the removal of one thread thingy! Amazing! I did not know that ... and I kept breaking all my thread keeps by pulling the thread loose from the bottom. So thank you. Secondly - I discovered you two because of Heidi Cran! And I'd like to have a stitchy friend to do Floss Tube with - enjoyed you two a lot - now to go back and watch your previous FlossTubes!
Just started watching your Floss Tube series and I truly enjoy your enthusiasm and all the information you freely share with us. I always learn a tip from you ladies but one thing I have learnt for sure is I must do a Sampler which I’ve never done yet (gasp). I just getting back to cross stitch and I’m falling back in love with it thanks to people like you.
I called the Attic to order Isabella Fox too. Waiting for a phone call back to see if it can be ordered again. They ran out. I saw Heidi's last floss tube...bought the pin cushion book....and the epp book she showed.. it's all Heidi's fault!! Lol You can sew the pin cushions by hand too! The pieces of fabric are small and easy to handle! I told Heidi we can be bff 's at 3am while we are shopping on line!😊🤣🤣🤣 I have so many of the same Brenda Gervais patterns that you were showing. Thanks....now I need some of them that I don't have! #bestenablersarecrossstitchers 😊😉
Maybe I can learn to hand sew pin cushions!!! Will have to look for some you tube videos!! I am sure the Attic can get more Isabella Fox charts!! Thanks for leaving a comment!
Enabler alert! Had to go to Brenda’s shop and buy a few... Too.many.charts...sable. So fun...can’t stop. Sally in Northern California (away from fires...so far). 😁
Hope you stay safe Sally!!!! I love Northern California!! I (Laura) went to school at UC Davis. I am going to Brenda's shop today too......out of control. Thanks for your comment.
Girls, you just get better and better, What a great way to start a Monday, So so many ideas and tips that every stitcher old or new should hear,,,,, Even being retired I can’t keep up with you guys. Heading to the Biltmore and Sassy Jacks soon for my bday, Can’t wait. Working on completing these wips and then I’ll be ready for more, so lucky to have each other: What a great team❤️
Have a happy birthday celebration Angel!!!! I have the feeling it will be tons of fun!!!!!!!! Especially at Sassy Jacks! Be sure and post what you get on IG!!! Sending lots of happy birthday wishes!!!
The tip on pulling the thread is so great and such a time saver!!! You both do such beautiful work...you inspire me to stitch out of my comfort zone! I just drool over the beautiful needle and thread display cases in the background, a bit of nostalgia for me...I can remember seeing those when I was a kid when I would be with my mother at a local store
Thanks so much for your comment! So very kind of you!!! I love those memories of being a kid with parents and grandparents at the old local stores!!!! Nostalgia for sure!!
Another great episode! Informative and sooo much eye candy....you both do such a wonderful job, it's just like having dear friends visit...anxious to see what's next! Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together!
Thank you so very much for sharing the important information about the silk threads. I have so wanted to try them yet never heard others speak about them or their detail except to say they love them. I wanted to know why and the differences in them and I have no local needlework shop!! You are so interesting to watch!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much Judith!!! It was very wonderful of Brenda to share all her silk knowledge with us. It kind of demystified the whole subject. Hope you can get some to try soon! Happy Stitching!!
I watched you lovely ladies the other night and I absolutely loved your video!! Both of your stitching projects are awesome👏👍🧶. Definitely subscribing and look forward to your hints and admiring your work!
What a surprise, episode #4 just popped up on utube and I am binge watching again. We can never learn too much in stitching. I needed some extra sunshine today with my coffee!!!!! Love you ladies🥰🥰🥰
Laura, I have been sewing since I was 13 (many years). If I lived near you, I would be so happy to show you how to use a sewing machine. I paused this video and purchased the pin cushion book from Amazon. lol Loved EVERYTHING in this video. You two are the best!!! Happy stitching.
I so enjoyed your sharing of Brenda's patterns. Of course, I compiled a list, and I was reminded that I owned a few of them. Or course, I have to add some of them, especially Heap on the Wood. Of course, I already have far more patterns than I can ever complete. Of course, that won't stop me...I'm looking forward to your next video, of course. (Chuckle, of course)
Too funny....I live in Montana and I have bought a ticket to Arizona to go to the Attic....love love that store!! We have nothing in Montana.....at all!! :( Love all of your videos....keep up the good work. Thanks Mishelle
I love your episodes and I keep taking notes and tracking all these wonderful charts. I've even started following the laws 😄 and discovered the Silver Needle thanks to you. Thank you, thank you, ladies. After this episode I'm really really thinking of using silks. I'm only working on DMCs so far but I'll give it a try 💗💗
Thank you so much for your comment! I think a small red sampler with red silk floss would be the best way to start with silks. I am sure the ladies at the Silver Needle would be able to help you....they are so nice there!!! Happy Stitching!
Thanks so much for taking the time to do another video! I really appreciate your enthusiasm for all-things-stitchy, and also for your reassurance and encouragement to be happy with our choices. Don't know what it is about human nature and our tendency to compare ourselves but the needlework world is no place for feeling like we fall short if we don't use a certain count of linen or floss... so I appreciate you guys reminding us of that! I've had Isabella Fox in my stash for (gasp!) a few years now, so maybe your SAL will give me the incentive I need to get it out and kit it up. Have a great week and hope to watch you gals again soon!
Thanks Theresa!!!!! What kind words. We hope that you want to and can start Isabella Fox on 1/1/20!!! I love to plan and start SALs......have not finished many of them. Hope to change that with Isabella. And yes, we all need to just be happy with our stitching choices and not compare. Every single stitched piece is beautiful no matter what the linen count or thread choice!!! Happy Stitching!
Great video with lots of. Patterns to drool over. I am stitching the Anna Theis sampler as well. I started it last spring and showed it on my IG page. I love the kitty on it and the colors. I miss placed the bottom part of the pattern and was just sick that I would not be able to stitch the rest of it. I’m over the moon that it is still available and will order from Kitten stitcher tonight. Thank you for showing that pattern again. I will have to go watch my Canadian friend and see how she is doing with it. Your enthusiasm makes me want to stitch 24/7😂😂
Thanks so much Sharon!!! I just went back and looked at your IG and saw that you were stitching Anna Theis in honor of your beautiful daughter Tiffany. That is so special. I am very sorry for your loss. Somehow stitching brings a bit of comfort to our heartbroken selves. Thank goodness for that. Glad you can get the pattern and finish this beautiful sampler. I wish we could all stitch together 24/7. Sending love to you!
Thank you ladies for another great video. I just love you two. Your chart choices are amazing. I have started my red sampler and am totally hooked on samplers. Going to break the bank with all the things I want and am getting☺. Thank you till next time.
Thanks for another fabulous video!! I love your choices of patterns by WTNT and have many of them kitted (goal: to get more of them stitched). I totally love Matilda Hornbuckle and am off to find her in the magazine! Love the idea of a SAL for Isabella Fox and hope to join in. Happy Stitching!
Another great video! I love listening to you two - but have to stop & go back sometimes because I get so distracted with the background decor in that glorious room. Thanks as always for entertaining & enabling!
Thank you for your videos!! I could have you guys playing for hours but wouldn’t get much stitching done cause I would be rubbernecking the whole time! Please don’t ever break up the band!! Have to go revise my wish lists and start a few things now, thanks again!
You two are just too cute......... and very informative to boot! Love seeing all the projects and “stuff” it gives me a stomach ache to think of getting the one strand of floss off the way you showed though. Hee hee. Take care.........
Thanks MaryJo!!! Does it give you a stomachache because it looks like it is hard or a big production? Because in real life it is easy and so much fun and makes stitching go faster!! However, if you have a system that works for you...just stick with it! Happy Stitching!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 it just looks like I wouldn't be able to do it. I would love to be able to do it someday maybe i will try i think id get a big jumbled mess.
You could talk about stitching all day and I could watch your videos all day ! You really inspired me to look through my Brenda Gervais patterns and I will be starting couple soon. Seeing them finished and framed makes such a difference.
I have watched your latest video three times and I am going to watch it again. Total WOW! I need to do some stash enhancement. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Thanks so much for the Brenda Gervais show and tell. I have lots of her pieces; some done, more to do. You two are the best ever and so enjoy all the lovely things you talk about and the beautiful things you both have stitched. Keep up the great episodes. Enjoy the stitch. Cheers, Norma from Boise, ID
Oh my goodness you put out another video and I realized I never commented on this one! Once again another great video! I finally got my Mary Miller kit but my husband and I just adopted two French Bulldog puppies and needless to say right now my hands are full with potty training 🤣 They are starting to get the hang of it so hopefully I can get back to my regular stitching program. In the meantime you ladies have to keep me entertained 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You two are a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful work. I’m fairly new to stitching (after a 30/year hiatus) and it is so different than back in the day. I’m doing my first Blackbird Designs project which is “Dear Daughter” and loving it. A question for you... one of you mentioned not doing eyelet stitches but converting to Smyrna stitches. Since I haven’t done either yet, I’m curious as to why.
So many beautiful Brenda Gervais designs!! Brenda - I want to stitch everything too! Every thing you held up I said i want that one too! Both of you are master enablers! :-)
Phenomenal video of your stitching and also the Brenda Gervais parade! I have quite a few of hers in my stash too! I loved seeing the pictures and videos from the Midwest retreat too! Thanks for sharing your stitching with us! 💕
I get unreasonably excited when I see you two have another video up. This one is also a winner. I so love your Brenda Gervais favorites, and you both selected mine, The Shepherd Sampler! I love your enthusiasm, your humor, and I’m trying to soak up all the tips and good advice you share. Thank you for bringing so much joy to the cross stitch community. Can’t wait for #6. Wonder which designer will be on parade next!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the great tip on lighting. I was struggling to stitch on higher count fabric not anymore I ordained a Daylight it works great. I love watching your Floss tube channel. I am a fairly new stitcher amongst other crafts and I always learn something new from your channel. Have a great week.
Thanks for your kind comment Sandy! We are just thrilled that something we said helped out another stitcher! We sure think the world would be a happier place if more people stitched! Glad you got a Daylight. They are amazing! Happy Stitching!
Very much enjoyed the information on the silks. I've used NPI's only once (well it's a currently abandoned WIP, but I'll get back to it one day, lol) and I love them. And I only purchased 2 colors because the DMC conversion was way off and as with everyone else, it's always the model photo that gets us to buy it in the first place. Or we've seen someone else stitch it. I really have to start writing things down when I hear them, but, I heard on someone's video that one of the fabrics makers (Zwiegart or Wichelt, not sure which one) were going around to shops and asking their opinion on making some of the higher count fabrics in evenweaves. I hope they do. I have purchased a scrap piece of 40 count to try, but haven't come across a pattern in my stash that will work on it and leave me some borders for finishing. I'm stitching on a piece of 36 count (it has the orange weave in the selvage) and I'm struggling with it. Not real sure if it's the fabric I'm struggling with or the stitching with one strand of thread is the problem, because both are a first for me. But I'm going to stick with it. So you guys are in Illinois? My mother was raised in Melrose Park in Chicago. All 7 of my brothers and sisters were born in Cook County Hospital. I'm the baby and I am the only one who was born in Louisiana. And I've driven through Chicago in a Uhaul (moving an Aunt from Michigan to Louisiana) and I thought the wind was going to blow me over, lol. I see why they call it the "Windy City" that's for sure!! Was very happy to make it out of there in one piece, LOL!! I love you two, I love everything you show, everything you stitch and just ALL of it!! Take care, Ruth.
Thanks so much Ruth!!! Loved reading your comments. Maybe you could do a Christmas ornament on the 40 count because it would not be a lot to stitch and for a first time on 40 count it might be easier. Are you using magnification for stitching on the 36 count? As we said, it is a must! Makes it so much more enjoyable. But we also say stitch whatever count linen you feel comfortable with!! Glad you made it safely through the windy city!!! Hugs!!!!
As always this is a brilliant video! Such wonderful stitching and lots of lovely suggestions for future projects. Many thanks and happy stitching to you both.
Thanks so very much Rachel!!! We sure appreciate your very kind comments!!!
I must tell you both that of all the flosstube stitchers in flosstube land, you too could entertain me for days on end. I have watched your videos over and over. Both of your works are to die for and what I would give to stitch with both of you. My husband said when he heard my phone ding, he looked and said, its Brenda and the Serial Starter. He knows your names. We were cooking dinner and I immediately stopped and forgot I was cooking rice and burnt the pan! This was an excellent video about the silks, but then, I had to run up the stairs as I was trying to get all my charts out to make sure I had them. Nope time to shop. Thank you for such a wonderful day. Happy stitching and now I must start a new one, is that a law, if not it should be after watching both of you. I do have to buy a new pan, LOL. Thank you.
Donna!!!! This is the most exciting comment...thank you thank you thank you a million times. Sorry about that burned pan!!! I can relate because my husband knows when it is time to watch Priscilla and Chelsea every week... I hope you had all the WTNT charts!!!! or that you can get more. Thank you so much!
I literally clapped my hands and squealed when I saw your video notification! lol. So I don’t miss anything, I watch the video at least twice. Once for viewing only, second time for taking notes on charts to purchase and third to make sure I added all the goodies to my wish (shopping) list. Loved EVERYTHING!
Thank you so much Nancy!!!! That is such a sweet comment and we sure appreciate it!!! Hugs!
Your both so calm and soft spoken. I appreciate your skill and knowledge of cross stitch. Your background setting is so interesting. I just added Sampler Hill to my cart. What beautiful finishes.
Thank you so much Laraine!! We are calm and soft spoken sometimes, but other times we are really hepped up and loud about our stitching!! You should see it sometime! Crazy!!! It's all just so much fun!!!
Hi ladies,
Catching up with you both is always a treat.... 💛
I will say after being a Reproduction Sampler embroider 44yrs now, it’s apparent there are so many new stitchers excited about Samplers & tools to use, lighting etc.
However RULES , LAWS, are just not cohesive :-)
for all who have stitched for
years :-)
When I began all we had was Natural linen, & then came 52ct which was called porcupine linen..:-) &
My first repro was an Examplarery Kit with it...then The Scarlet letter..
🧵 DFT thread was the rage in late 70s early 80s.
When I taught small samplers class with specialty stitches at a friends store , we would pool all our threads 🧵 in a basket & experience different textures... Miss those days....it was an awesome experience for all...
Living on a fixed income is a challenge & It’s tough watching all these great channels .... who enable us :-)
My wish list is longer than Santa’s list, I’m sure :-)
Great that you both of you started your channel.🌺
Blessings
Love your enthusiastic shares..
Thanks so much Sharon!!!! You have lots of great years of experience!!! So very interesting!!!! It is hard to see everything that is out there and not want it all!!! I guess the challenge is to be satisfied with what we have. That is an ongoing challenge for me (Laura)!!! Thanks for taking time to leave a comment. Happy Stitching!
Again a lovely time to enjoy your beautiful work. Even though I watch more than one episode a week, I'm still more than a year behind!
Who doesn’t want to watch Brenda Gervais anything!!! She is a rock star in our world of stitching!!! I have been a fan since the beginning. Brenda - did you know there is a companion like piece to that big peacock??? It is a big red bird and I think it faces the opposite way of the peacock. I have it, haven’t stitched it, yet, but I never see it any where. Laura- could you show/tell us what size/shape punches you use to make your thread drops??? I am going on a hunt for Isabella and may join you all. 2020 is the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower landing thus the 400th anniversary of needlework samplers in America!!! Another great video my sisters in stitching!!!
Just beautiful. Onto video #6 of my binge!!!
Another wonderful episode! Love the Brenda G parade....so much inspiration! And now I want to stitch all the things! Thanks Ladies....can’t wait until the next video!❤️
Thank you so much Amy Lynn!!!!!!
I love y’all together. Excellent video. Thank you for showing your silks and threads. ❤️
Thanks so much Donna!! We sure appreciate your kind comments!
Wow! So many beautiful patterns and finishes and the silk....wow! I just want to stitch everything you shared (a few are already wips) and do it pronto. Maybe if I give up sleep?? 🤣 Yeah, that's not going to happen, but I just feel so inspired to make beautiful things now. Thank you both so much! Happy stitching!
Thank you for your kind comments Frankie!!! I wish I could stitch faster too!!!!!!! You are right...we cannot give up sleep. It is fun to be inspired ideas of all of the beautiful things to make though....it sure gets us through our days! Have a good week of stitching dear!
Love all your pretty pieces and so nice to see your tributes to the wonderful designer Brenda Gervais! What great thread ones in the background!!! Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much Lisa!!!
I am so glad I just found you two. I have started binge watching. Have gone all the way back to your first one. I’m on #5. Toy feel the same way about work as I do. I stitch on my lunch hour and I think about stitching all day.
Love your videos. Just binge watched all five! Brenda Gervais is one of my faves and I loved seeing all that you girls have stitched and want to stitch. Brenda, you are pushing me toward the reproduction samplers! Laura, I love pincushions too!
Thanks Tammie!!!! We sure appreciate your kind comments!!! Go start a sampler!!
Oh my gosh ... what fun this was! I'm going to have to watch it again & take notes! Off the top of my head, I loved learning more about the different silks! Thank you very much, Brenda! I also loved the great small samplers you showed. Laura! (I'll be needing TEAPOT MARKING SAMPLER & QUAKER WORK TRAY "stat"!) Every single one of your WIPs was fabulous! I have an obsession with pincushions too & really wish I knew how to sew & do finishing! Oh, and your Brenda Gervais Top 10 blew my mind! Thank you so much for your awesome videos! You two are something else! Hugs! 😊😊
Thanks so much buddy!!!!! I just wish we lived closer so we could hang out and stitch together!! (and learn how to sew pin cushions!!!!) I have the threads for Quaker work tray...why haven't I started it?? Hope you have a good stitching week! Hugs right back at ya!
Thank you for your inspiration in your flosstube videos. Also thanks for mentioning Sassy Jacks. We went rving to Asheville and as I always do I Googled for quilt shops and cross stitch shops. Sassy Jacks came up and I told my husband that name sounded familiar and I thought you two had mentioned them. We went and oh boy! I don’t live near a cross stitch shop and this shop is a must stop for any cross stitcher especially lovers of samplers. I think she has every floss of every kind in the shop and well stocked patterns. However anyone can supply a store with a lot of product if they’d like, but Kim is a treasure in and of herself. She will help you in choosing fabrics and flosses. She also goes the totally extra mile by surging edges of the fabric, including needles for each count fabric, and giving you labels to record all project pertinent info for your Stitchery that can be put on the finished work. I’m still dreaming about my visit at night and even in the day time! I can’t wait to go back. If any of you are anywhere near Asheville, NC it is worth a day trip, or even a two day trip. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. You all are my favorite flosstube.
That sounds like a dream come true Mary Ellen!!!!! Lucky Brenda is going to be going to Sassy Jacks next year and is already very excited about it! Glad you had such a wonderful experience!! Thanks for letting us know about it.
I was always taught to stitch with the nap of the silk. One way is smooth the other direction lifts the fibers hairs. The smooth end goes in my needle then in the linen and creates less fuz.
Well this is great information Paula!!!! I will have to pay attention to this the next time I (Laura) use silks. Thank you!
Way to go Paula!🧵🙋♀️
Your video made my day.....again! Love watching them and you for myriad reasons. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind comment Judy!!!
Complete goodness! I want to stitch it all right now! You civil war button find is awesome. I'm planning on stitching the Carter House sampler in 2020 and I think having some civil war buttons to display with it would be great. I'm officially on the hunt! Happy Stitching! ~ Beth
Thanks Beth!!! The Carter House sampler is so cool! I saw it on Pam and Steph's floss tube. I hope you can find some buttons that will work for it!!!!
That was such an enjoyable video... I just "found" you guys and now I must go watch your other episodes... beautiful stitching... I'm a BIG fan of Brenda Gervais... I've done a bunch of her charts and have at least 70 in my stash... someday... someday... happy stitching!
Thanks so much Carol!!! I am glad you have a big stash of Brenda charts!!!! Isn't it fun to look through them? That alone brings me hours of entertainment!
Wonderful spending another hour with you. If you are ever in AZ when this old snowbird from Montana is (Jan to April), we’ll pull out my sewing machine and do some basics together! I am that Montanan you mentioned who flies to AZ to go to the Attic, among other shops! I loved the Brenda Gervais parade and look forward to more.
If we ever get to AZ during those months we will let you know!!!! Would love to have a tutorial!!!!!! Thanks so very much!!!
Another great video, ladies....loved the Brenda Gervais parade....I like looking at all the things behind you, on the shelves, when I watch you the second, third and fourth times!....😁.....
Thanks so much Becky!!! Yes, Brenda has a lot of fun and beautiful items to look at in her amazing stitching room!
Well you two have quickly risen to the top of my favorite flosstubers! Brenda Gervais is one of my favorites too and I have most of the charts you showed. Great information about the silks! Enjoy your week!
Thanks so much for leaving a comment! Brenda Gervais charts are so so wonderful aren't they!!?
True about covering your magnifier. One day I was looking at something on my right and saw over my left what I thought was dust floating . No, it was my old table with a tall plume of smoke coming up...I jumped up and put was facecloth on the spot. Boy I was glad I had not left the room. I right away make a cover for it. That is the law, my firefighter husband just shook his head. Another great video ladies.
Wow....that is scary! Especially with a firefighter husband in the house to critique your safety procedures!!!! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for sharing the different silks. I am excited to try stitching with silk for the first time!
That is so exciting Amy!!! Let us know how you like them. Brenda really did a bang up job of showing all the different silks. It was very informative and fun!
Each video you ladies do, the next is even better! I absolutely love you guys! Great talk about linen and silks. Love your Brenda Gervais showcase!
Thank you for your very very kind comment Kristi!
Once again your video was so fun to watch. Your choices are wonderful, your finishes are amazing, and the starts make me want to start too. The idea of featuring a designer was so smart and really helps in deciding what I might like to purchase. Well maybe not......because I want to purchase them all! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. You have become famous in the stitchy world, and rightly so. 🥰❤️❣️
Thanks so much Bonnie. Your words mean the world to us❤️❤️❤️
Thank you ladies. Love every video and always look forward to a new one. Always so inspiring, thank you, thank you.
Thank you so much Kristy!!!
🤗 Thank you ladies for an enjoyable visit, loved every minute! Happy stitching!
Thank you so much Carlene!!!
Brenda and the Serial Starter Brenda I have a question about the pillow you showed with the blue rick rack around it. How is the rick rack attached to the pillow? I took a screen shot from the video but I couldn’t tell. Thanks a bunch!
Love your videos! Thank you for taking the time to share your stitching with all of us.
Thank you so much Kathy!!
Enjoyed your video. I love Brenda’s patterns been a fan since the80’s when she did dolls.
Thanks Kathleen!!! You got in on the ground floor with Brenda!! That is so cool!
I just found your channel and am now getting to binge watch you. Love your show. Thanks for sharing your love of needlework with us. I am so inspired to do my first sampler ever. : )
I love every minute of your videos!!! You two inspire AND enable me!!
Thank you so much Sara!!! That is so kind of you!!!
Another awesome video!! You always have a wonderful informative fun video!! Love the Brenda Gervais parade of charts and looking at the beautiful pieces that you have stitched of hers. Hugs to you both, Lynn
Thanks so much Lynn!!!!! Hugs right back to you!!
Again ladies a wonderful Flosstube! WOW! Just really, really good candy to the eyes, and another few holes in my pocket! LOL!
Thanks so much for your kind comment!!! I know......we are getting out of control with all of the eye candy. I had to place an order myself!!!
Very nice video with all the gorgeous charts, some of which I own. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻.
Thanks so much Laura!!
Love, love your videos! I was at the Midwest Fall retreat in Amana and it was the best retreat I have ever attended! Brenda was the best and has agreed to return in 2021. Michelle did a great job putting it together.
I received my Mary Miller 1842 in the mail today and want to start it now!!!! I tend to be a Serial Starter like Laura.
Thanks Kathy!! Yipee for the serial starters!! There are too many great things to stitch and we have to start them all!! That retreat looked like it was heaven on earth!!!!! Michelle is so talented in putting them together and then to have Brenda that was a real "get." Glad you got to go!!!!
Loved your demonstration of the different types of silk threads! I've not used silk thread yet but would like to try in the future! Also enjoyed the With Thy Needle & Thread parade! Lots of great designs!
Thanks so much Dee!!!!!
I so enjoy you two. I don't even need to increase the speed of the video as I usually do! Great silk info, impressed with your thread inventory, sampler chart stash, accessories, you two have more than the last shop I visited! I have the old model Dazor Circline and need to find it a home. Checking into a goose neck of some sort, thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks Marlene!!! Don't tell our husband about having more inventory than a shop!!! But, you are probably right!. I hope you find a perfect light for yourself!!
I literally gasped when Laura showed the tip on removing one thread!!! I am newly come back to the cross stitch world and a total newbie when it comes to "fancy floss." I didn't like the idea of storing like you ladies do for projects because who has time to untie it, remove threads, tie it back. So I had bought bags, but I like the aesthetic of how you store it on the cards. Problem solved with Laura's demo!!! Thanks!
That makes me so excited Shelley!!!!!!! You will find it so easy to do it that way and yes, threads on the floss drops look so darn cool!!!!! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how that little tip helped you!!! Happy Stitching and pulling of one thread at a time!
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Fun video again! Brenda G is such a great designer. I have so many of her charts and now I want to stitch them all! You showed so many fun projects... My very favorite silk is NPI also, Brenda. I went to a store a few months ago and they told me they were going to stop carrying it because it didn't sell!!! I was horrified! Hahaha... Looking forward to your next video, girls!
Thanks so much Natalia!!! Did you find a store in Spain??? Hope so!!!!!
Wonderful video as usual. Thank you for sharing all your "things". Love them.
Thanks Lisa!!!!
I just started watching your videos I’m trying to watch them in order and I am loving every one of them …you girls are doing a great job!!!!❤️
I'm really enjoying your videos. Loved the silk review and the With Thy Needle & Thread show & tell.
OK - first of all - the removal of one thread thingy! Amazing! I did not know that ... and I kept breaking all my thread keeps by pulling the thread loose from the bottom. So thank you. Secondly - I discovered you two because of Heidi Cran! And I'd like to have a stitchy friend to do Floss Tube with - enjoyed you two a lot - now to go back and watch your previous FlossTubes!
Thanks so much Kate!!!!! We love Heidi!!!! Glad that tip helped you...I know I sure appreciated it when my friends told me about it. Happy Stitching!
Just started watching your Floss Tube series and I truly enjoy your enthusiasm and all the information you freely share with us. I always learn a tip from you ladies but one thing I have learnt for sure is I must do a Sampler which I’ve never done yet (gasp). I just getting back to cross stitch and I’m falling back in love with it thanks to people like you.
That is so exciting Kathy!!!!! So glad to hear that you are back to stitching and want to do a sampler!!! I hope you can start on one soon!!!
Also thank you for your tips. The single thread on the fabric was a good one. And the thread pulling when they are on the thread drops.
Thanks so much Heidi!!! Those tips were life changing for me...that's for sure!!!
I called the Attic to order Isabella Fox too. Waiting for a phone call back to see if it can be ordered again. They ran out. I saw Heidi's last floss tube...bought the pin cushion book....and the epp book she showed.. it's all Heidi's fault!! Lol You can sew the pin cushions by hand too! The pieces of fabric are small and easy to handle! I told Heidi we can be bff 's at 3am while we are shopping on line!😊🤣🤣🤣
I have so many of the same Brenda Gervais patterns that you were showing. Thanks....now I need some of them that I don't have! #bestenablersarecrossstitchers 😊😉
Maybe I can learn to hand sew pin cushions!!! Will have to look for some you tube videos!! I am sure the Attic can get more Isabella Fox charts!! Thanks for leaving a comment!
Loved your video. Really liked seeing the different charts by Brenda. Maybe one day i will get to some.
Enabler alert! Had to go to Brenda’s shop and buy a few... Too.many.charts...sable. So fun...can’t stop. Sally in Northern California (away from fires...so far). 😁
Hope you stay safe Sally!!!! I love Northern California!! I (Laura) went to school at UC Davis. I am going to Brenda's shop today too......out of control. Thanks for your comment.
Girls, you just get better and better, What a great way to start a Monday, So so many ideas and tips that every stitcher old or new should hear,,,,, Even being retired I can’t keep up with you guys. Heading to the Biltmore and Sassy Jacks soon for my bday, Can’t wait. Working on completing these wips and then I’ll be ready for more, so lucky to have each other: What a great team❤️
Have a happy birthday celebration Angel!!!! I have the feeling it will be tons of fun!!!!!!!! Especially at Sassy Jacks! Be sure and post what you get on IG!!! Sending lots of happy birthday wishes!!!
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful information!! Love the designer feature💕
Thanks so much Kassy!!
Another great show, ladies, you certainly are a treat to watch, thank you for taking the time to make these videos!
Thank you so much Tomi!!!!!
The tip on pulling the thread is so great and such a time saver!!! You both do such beautiful work...you inspire me to stitch out of my comfort zone! I just drool over the beautiful needle and thread display cases in the background, a bit of nostalgia for me...I can remember seeing those when I was a kid when I would be with my mother at a local store
Thanks so much for your comment! So very kind of you!!! I love those memories of being a kid with parents and grandparents at the old local stores!!!! Nostalgia for sure!!
Great video! Thanks for the review of silk threads. Loved the Designer Showcase of Brenda Gervais! Can’t wait to see the next designer you pick.
Thanks so much Tami!!!!!
Another great video full of inspiration! Love your work ladies!!!!
Thank you so much Tricia!!!
Another great episode! Informative and sooo much eye candy....you both do such a wonderful job, it's just like having dear friends visit...anxious to see what's next! Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together!
Thank you so much for your very kind comment....I bet we would all be dear friends if we all met!!
Thank you so very much for sharing the important information about the silk threads. I have so wanted to try them yet never heard others speak about them or their detail except to say they love them. I wanted to know why and the differences in them and I have no local needlework shop!! You are so interesting to watch!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much Judith!!! It was very wonderful of Brenda to share all her silk knowledge with us. It kind of demystified the whole subject. Hope you can get some to try soon! Happy Stitching!!
I watched you lovely ladies the other night and I absolutely loved your video!! Both of your stitching projects are awesome👏👍🧶. Definitely subscribing and look forward to your hints and admiring your work!
Thanks so much Kathleen!!!!
Thanks for another great video! I always love visiting with you two! I have added several things to my list. Thanks for the shoutouts! ❤️
Teresa Whisson 😘😘❤️❤️
Thanks for the most amazing pin cushion in all the world T!!! I just love it! love, laura
What a surprise, episode #4 just popped up on utube and I am binge watching again. We can never learn too much in stitching. I needed some extra sunshine today with my coffee!!!!! Love you ladies🥰🥰🥰
Laura, I have been sewing since I was 13 (many years). If I lived near you, I would be so happy to show you how to use a sewing machine. I paused this video and purchased the pin cushion book from Amazon. lol Loved EVERYTHING in this video. You two are the best!!! Happy stitching.
I so enjoyed your sharing of Brenda's patterns. Of course, I compiled a list, and I was reminded that I owned a few of them. Or course, I have to add some of them, especially Heap on the Wood. Of course, I already have far more patterns than I can ever complete. Of course, that won't stop me...I'm looking forward to your next video, of course. (Chuckle, of course)
Thanks Marjorie! Don't forget....collecting charts and stitching charts are two separate hobbies!!!! We are good at both of them aren't we all???
Too funny....I live in Montana and I have bought a ticket to Arizona to go to the Attic....love love that store!! We have nothing in Montana.....at all!! :(
Love all of your videos....keep up the good work.
Thanks
Mishelle
I love your episodes and I keep taking notes and tracking all these wonderful charts. I've even started following the laws 😄 and discovered the Silver Needle thanks to you. Thank you, thank you, ladies. After this episode I'm really really thinking of using silks. I'm only working on DMCs so far but I'll give it a try 💗💗
Thank you so much for your comment! I think a small red sampler with red silk floss would be the best way to start with silks. I am sure the ladies at the Silver Needle would be able to help you....they are so nice there!!! Happy Stitching!
Thanks so much for taking the time to do another video! I really appreciate your enthusiasm for all-things-stitchy, and also for your reassurance and encouragement to be happy with our choices. Don't know what it is about human nature and our tendency to compare ourselves but the needlework world is no place for feeling like we fall short if we don't use a certain count of linen or floss... so I appreciate you guys reminding us of that! I've had Isabella Fox in my stash for (gasp!) a few years now, so maybe your SAL will give me the incentive I need to get it out and kit it up. Have a great week and hope to watch you gals again soon!
Thanks Theresa!!!!! What kind words. We hope that you want to and can start Isabella Fox on 1/1/20!!! I love to plan and start SALs......have not finished many of them. Hope to change that with Isabella. And yes, we all need to just be happy with our stitching choices and not compare. Every single stitched piece is beautiful no matter what the linen count or thread choice!!! Happy Stitching!
Great video with lots of. Patterns to drool over. I am stitching the Anna Theis sampler as well. I started it last spring and showed it on my IG page. I love the kitty on it and the colors. I miss placed the bottom part of the pattern and was just sick that I would not be able to stitch the rest of it. I’m over the moon that it is still available and will order from Kitten stitcher tonight. Thank you for showing that pattern again. I will have to go watch my Canadian friend and see how she is doing with it.
Your enthusiasm makes me want to stitch 24/7😂😂
Thanks so much Sharon!!! I just went back and looked at your IG and saw that you were stitching Anna Theis in honor of your beautiful daughter Tiffany. That is so special. I am very sorry for your loss. Somehow stitching brings a bit of comfort to our heartbroken selves. Thank goodness for that. Glad you can get the pattern and finish this beautiful sampler. I wish we could all stitch together 24/7. Sending love to you!
Thank you ladies for another great video. I just love you two. Your chart choices are amazing. I have started my red sampler and am totally hooked on samplers. Going to break the bank with all the things I want and am getting☺. Thank you till next time.
So glad you started a red sampler!!!! They are so much fun. Thank you for your kind words!!!!!
Lovely to see you both and loved the Brenda parade (and look forward to the future ones)!
Thanks so much Candice!!!! We have lots more parading to do!
Loved seeing your video - soooo enjoyable!!! Thanks for enabling me!! 😁
Thanks Michelle!!!!! We are happy to be of assistance!
Thanks for another fabulous video!! I love your choices of patterns by WTNT and have many of them kitted (goal: to get more of them stitched). I totally love Matilda Hornbuckle and am off to find her in the magazine! Love the idea of a SAL for Isabella Fox and hope to join in. Happy Stitching!
Thanks Wanda!!! Hope you can join in the Isabella SAL! We are so excited about it. Happy Stitching to you too!!
Great video girls, always enjoy watching, your finishes are beautiful ! Thank you, Happy Stitching Jennifer McMillan
Thank you so much Jennifer!!
Another Great Episode!!! Thank you so much for the BG Parade. I always learn something from you where its "the rules" or tips! 💞💞💞
Thanks so much Julia!!!!!
I am enjoying your work and love all your goodies behind you tks
Thank you so much Nancy!!
Another great video! I love listening to you two - but have to stop & go back sometimes because I get so distracted with the background decor in that glorious room. Thanks as always for entertaining & enabling!
Thanks so much Lynn!!!!
Love your channel!!! Thank you for the parade of wonderful and amazing patterns! You two are my favorite floss tube channel ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so so much Lynnette!! Your kind words mean so much to us!
Thank you for your videos!! I could have you guys playing for hours but wouldn’t get much stitching done cause I would be rubbernecking the whole time! Please don’t ever break up the band!! Have to go revise my wish lists and start a few things now, thanks again!
Thanks for your fab comments!!!
Thanks for another enjoyable video, ladies! Off to add a few things to my wish list as usual!😉😘
Thanks Christy!!! We are both adding things to our lists too....it is never ending!!!!
I loved watching your video! Thank you for all you shared !
Thanks so much Ginger!!!!!! We love your stitching on IG!!!
Love you ladies! Glad you are having fun with your videos because we sure are!
Thank you so much Marjorie!!!
You two are just too cute......... and very informative to boot! Love seeing all the projects and “stuff” it gives me a stomach ache to think of getting the one strand of floss off the way you showed though. Hee hee. Take care.........
Thanks MaryJo!!! Does it give you a stomachache because it looks like it is hard or a big production? Because in real life it is easy and so much fun and makes stitching go faster!! However, if you have a system that works for you...just stick with it! Happy Stitching!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 it just looks like I wouldn't be able to do it. I would love to be able to do it someday maybe i will try i think id get a big jumbled mess.
Another wonderful video, ladies!! Love all of the Brenda G. !
Thanks so much Michele!
I loved this video!! Thank you so much for sharing your information on silks. I haven't used silks yet... but this gives me encouragement to try! 😊
Thanks so much Jill!!!!! Hope you enjoy your future silk stitching experience!!
You could talk about stitching all day and I could watch your videos all day ! You really inspired me to look through my Brenda Gervais patterns and I will be starting couple soon. Seeing them finished and framed makes such a difference.
Thanks so much Brenda!!! You are right, when you see something stitched up it is ..... game over!!!
I have watched your latest video three times and I am going to watch it again. Total WOW! I need to do some stash enhancement. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Thank you so much RoseAnn!!!!!!!!!! I wonder what you will be ordering....there are so many many many great charts!!!!
Thanks for the silk tutorial..i too love stitching with silk
Thanks for letting us know Susan!!! Glad you liked it! Brenda sure did a great job!
I just loved your video! I learned such a lot. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching!!!
Thanks so much for the Brenda Gervais show and tell. I have lots of her pieces; some done, more to do. You two are the best ever and so enjoy all the lovely things you talk about and the beautiful things you both have stitched. Keep up the great episodes. Enjoy the stitch. Cheers, Norma from Boise, ID
Thanks so much for your kind comments Norma!!!!! We sure appreciate them!
Oh my goodness you put out another video and I realized I never commented on this one! Once again another great video! I finally got my Mary Miller kit but my husband and I just adopted two French Bulldog puppies and needless to say right now my hands are full with potty training 🤣
They are starting to get the hang of it so hopefully I can get back to my regular stitching program. In the meantime you ladies have to keep me entertained 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video, love all of your stitchy choices.
Marilyn
Thank you so much Marilyn!!!
You two are a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful work. I’m fairly new to stitching (after a 30/year hiatus) and it is so different than back in the day. I’m doing my first Blackbird Designs project which is “Dear Daughter” and loving it. A question for you... one of you mentioned not doing eyelet stitches but converting to Smyrna stitches. Since I haven’t done either yet, I’m curious as to why.
Carla Rowley Thanks so much for watching. We like Smyrna Crosses better because they are easier to do and give almost the same look.
I just love your flosstubes. Love your stitching room also. Beautiful stitching
Thanks so much Brenda!!! Yes, Brenda's stitching room is the most amazing place!!!
Another one that hit it out the park. Now I know about silks . Great segment about designers and gorgeous finishes . Thanks
Linda m
Thank you Linda!!!!!! Brenda did a really great job with that silk tutorial!!
So many beautiful Brenda Gervais designs!! Brenda - I want to stitch everything too! Every thing you held up I said i want that one too! Both of you are master enablers! :-)
Thanks Krista!!!! We need to be granted extra stitching time in our days right?? Especially for the two Lucy Calcutt's!!!
Love your videos. Your WTNT parade was so fun!!!
Thanks Julie!!!!
Just found you two today. I must of been under a rock for the past few weeks. I could watch you all day, everyday. -Keep Smiling.
Thank you for that very kind compliment Pam!!!!! We so appreciate it!! Happy Stitching!
Phenomenal video of your stitching and also the Brenda Gervais parade! I have quite a few of hers in my stash too! I loved seeing the pictures and videos from the Midwest retreat too! Thanks for sharing your stitching with us! 💕
Thank you so much!!!
I get unreasonably excited when I see you two have another video up. This one is also a winner. I so love your Brenda Gervais favorites, and you both selected mine, The Shepherd Sampler! I love your enthusiasm, your humor, and I’m trying to soak up all the tips and good advice you share. Thank you for bringing so much joy to the cross stitch community. Can’t wait for #6. Wonder which designer will be on parade next!
Thank you for this most excellent comment Mary!!!! We so appreciate your kindness!!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the great tip on lighting. I was struggling to stitch on higher count fabric not anymore I ordained a Daylight it works great. I love watching your Floss tube channel. I am a fairly new stitcher amongst other crafts and I always learn something new from your channel. Have a great week.
Thanks for your kind comment Sandy! We are just thrilled that something we said helped out another stitcher! We sure think the world would be a happier place if more people stitched! Glad you got a Daylight. They are amazing! Happy Stitching!
Very much enjoyed the information on the silks. I've used NPI's only once (well it's a currently abandoned WIP, but I'll get back to it one day, lol) and I love them. And I only purchased 2 colors because the DMC conversion was way off and as with everyone else, it's always the model photo that gets us to buy it in the first place. Or we've seen someone else stitch it. I really have to start writing things down when I hear them, but, I heard on someone's video that one of the fabrics makers (Zwiegart or Wichelt, not sure which one) were going around to shops and asking their opinion on making some of the higher count fabrics in evenweaves. I hope they do. I have purchased a scrap piece of 40 count to try, but haven't come across a pattern in my stash that will work on it and leave me some borders for finishing. I'm stitching on a piece of 36 count (it has the orange weave in the selvage) and I'm struggling with it. Not real sure if it's the fabric I'm struggling with or the stitching with one strand of thread is the problem, because both are a first for me. But I'm going to stick with it. So you guys are in Illinois? My mother was raised in Melrose Park in Chicago. All 7 of my brothers and sisters were born in Cook County Hospital. I'm the baby and I am the only one who was born in Louisiana. And I've driven through Chicago in a Uhaul (moving an Aunt from Michigan to Louisiana) and I thought the wind was going to blow me over, lol. I see why they call it the "Windy City" that's for sure!! Was very happy to make it out of there in one piece, LOL!! I love you two, I love everything you show, everything you stitch and just ALL of it!! Take care, Ruth.
Thanks so much Ruth!!! Loved reading your comments. Maybe you could do a Christmas ornament on the 40 count because it would not be a lot to stitch and for a first time on 40 count it might be easier. Are you using magnification for stitching on the 36 count? As we said, it is a must! Makes it so much more enjoyable. But we also say stitch whatever count linen you feel comfortable with!! Glad you made it safely through the windy city!!! Hugs!!!!