A stitching retreat every year in Shipshewana???? Oh my goodness!!!! I'm only 80 miles from there!!!! Sounds wonderful!!!! Your videos keep me company as I stitch. Thank you for inspiring me. I went to my local needlework shop and picked up a sampler from Blackbird Designs "Forget Me Not". It's been 35 years since I picked up a needle. I had forgotten how much I love cross stitching. Again, thank you ladies!!!
I love you two!! You make me giggle while I sit at my desk listening to you!!! I love your tastes in stitching and all the floss!!! I am a permanent watcher 🧵🧵
Hello Stitchy friends, Thanks, kindly for such an inspiring and happy video. Every time I stop by I feel as though I have been SPLASHED with goodness. I had a first today with Flosstube..... I actually stopped your video, went and got my purse, ordered the Noel Sampler kit, re-filled my coffee cup and continued your video. You have made this a GREAT Monday morning. Thanks for sharing, Happy Stitching, your friend, Daleen
I think it took me two hours (maybe slightly exaggerating) to watch this eye candy video, because I had to keep pausing and adding purchases to my cart. 🤣 Brenda, I have The Noel sampler partly stitched and just can’t. After I saw it in the tin roof last year I fell in love! So I’m restarting it. We should stitch it together! Laura, I have the two quakers you showed and need to kit them up! I’ve been wanting to stitch a Quaker but have had a couple false starts. Brenda helped me out with my Quaker dilemma and now I think I’ve got it! Thanks Brenda! Love you girls! Wish I lived closer so I could stitch with you all! Happy stitching!
Thank you so much for another enjoyable hour of stitching conversation. I realized that I am about 75 miles from Dyeing to Stitch. As much as I'd like to visit them constantly, There is a $25 tunnel fee to get to it. I've only been once, but now feel like I should take a day and visit to become familiar with this shop. Thanks for the info. I am two years behind in your episodes.!
Oh I like the small wooden tray idea! I'm using a square plastic cookie tray to hold small projects as it has a small bowl depression. I like the pin cushion idea for multiple threaded needles too, thanks!! Oh my gosh! You should compile your list of laws and then we could do a stitch along and stitch our favorite ones!! I would volunteer to be one of your people❣👵
What lovely things you always share and remind me of things I have languishing in my drawers. I don’t even know where to start in shouting accolades for the many gorgeous stitching, finishing and ideas you both have shared, but please know I have gone away so very inspired! I also would like to compliment Joy’s finishing. She is top rung always and has such a special and perfect eye for details. How very wonderful for you all that you are on her roster of clients. French General is the bomb, Laura, you chose beauties! I also want to thank you for mentioning Gary and Fiber Talk. He works so hard to promote art with needle and thread. He’s a fantastic person inside and out! Thank you for that. Have a good week and again thank you so very much for sharing your special loves with Us!
Thanks so much Vonna!!!!!! You have inspired both of us for such a long time!!!!! Love everything you do too!!! and Fiber Talk is just the very best!!!!!!!!! As mentioned, we were both swooning over your coverage of the Bristol sampler weekend!!!! SWOON!!!!!! Sending love and hugs!!!
As always, loved your newest video. I had to watch it twice-the second time to take notes of bag makers, chart names and designers, IG bloggers, etc. And I found out that I have been breaking a law for 30+ years by folding my unfinished needlework projects WRONG!! So glad I was never caught! You two are a hoot. After your first video, I was inspired to find an old WIP and I’m happy to say I just finished it several days ago. So, thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you Nancy!!! That is great that you finished an old WIP!!!!!! Major achievement!!!!! Glad you are back on the straight and narrowing with the folding law!!!!
Hi ladies... beautiful... new to your channel... beautiful wips and finishes...I always shiver whenever I see someone fold their stitch pieces with the stitching outside - crazy... enjoyed your video... be bless and stay bless
Oh no, I fold my stitching out because I like to admire my work, but after you all have declared the law of folding the stitching inside, I will abide the law and change my bad habit! So much fun to watch you two and get inspired by all the beautiful work. Thanks for making the time to do videos. 🥰💖
Hi Brenda and Laura, I will forever now make sure I am folding my stitching to the inside. I never thought about it so, thank you! I love your videos so much!! I feel like I want to come there and stitch with you two... so bad! Have a wonderful week. Xoxo
I LOVE you gals. So much fun to see all your haul, your beautiful finished pieces and your WIPs. Your stories are great. The time just flies by, never seems quite long enough!!!! Know, I must go and see which way I fold my pieces when I put them back into my project bags! Love all your new fabric for bags, especially the reds. I am sure you know that you are both huge enablers.
Another delightful video ladies! I so enjoy being inspired, tempted, wooed, dazzled by you two. So many pretties. Can't wait to see what goodies you'll be parading before us next time. Laura: Wowzer fabrics! Brenda: Loved the smalls in that shaker box with the handle.
By chance I found out last week that Mary Miller wasn’t sold out so now I am just waiting for my kit to arrive! So happy! I love Yoder’s too, I have been there many times. Wow those fabrics! You two bring so much sunshine and you both are just so heartwarming. The world just melts away when I watch your videos, I find myself in total bliss. Thank you for taking time out of your busy lives to make these videos 🤗
Thank you so so much for your extremely kind words!!!! My heart just melted!!! I love your Floss Tube name3 too!!!! So glad you are going to be stitching Mary Miller too!!!!! Yes, Yoders is just amazing!!!! Thank you for taking time to comment. Much appreciated!!!
Wow you two ladies are AMAZING, I love everything and I mean everything you do and your choice of fabric..... just superb!! Thank you for sharing all these wonderful projects. Kind regards from New Zealand
I just love you two!! Thank you for all of the “laws”, beauty, inspiration, and fun! My husband was just listening as I watched and said, “Who are those ladies? They’re hilarious!” 😄
I LOVE that section of the show called “Brenda stitched it, and now I want to!” Don’t we ALL?!! Is that a Joseph’s Workshop hornbook? So cute! Great job!
You ladies are lucky🍀I have been to Yoders in Shipshawanna , several times. It’s been awhile now though. I live way down south in Indiana. Down by the Ohio river and it’s a long drive to Shipshawanna. Maybe soon some day,
Another wonderful visit! You are both so much fun and your work is beautiful.....inspiration and justification of my obsession(s)!! Looking forward to next time!
Lovely 😊 I enjoy all your things, I love your antique buying , and I feel so good cause I was hunting in the antique shop just the other day and pick up a lovely little wooden box to put some sewing in. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
I just found you ladies the other night & I am having a fun time watching your videos while I stitch! I don't stitch samplers but I sure love looking at them...you two are so much fun!
Brenda and Laura, your shenanigans are wonderful. Such beautiful stitching, just in awe of all you ladies do. I enjoy your laughter and friendship, stitching, finishes, bags, laws, etc. Thank you so much.
Ya'll are bad for my wish bone! Very inspirational. Beautiful projects! Pretty fabric! I prefer to roll my WIPS with the stitching to the inside. Roll=no fold lines. I just started my first Quaker, great idea for 2020. And, I have been struck by the Serial Starter😜. I just want to stitch all the things right now!
Thanks Sharri!!!!! What Quaker did you start?? So good to know that you roll!!! That is probably the best way to store a project. I still want to start all the things too......it's a problem......but what can you do?
“A New Hope”!!! I love it!!! AND I love visiting with you two friends!!! I agree with you ladies about OCTOBER. Autumn is my very favorite. Thank goodness you’re going to compile the laws for us!!! Thank you so very much, Brenda and Laura, for sharing your exquisite stitching and stash with us, and for all the tips and tricks and accessorizing along the way!!! ♥️🖤 Donna Rae
Another fun and enabling video! It was great to see your bag made by Natalia, Laura. She's made a couple of bags for me as she and I were in Sampler Guild in Denver together. Such a sweet lady and while I'm happy for her move, I'm sad that I won't be able to see her at meetings any more.
It is a bummer that Natalia moved so far away!!!!! Her bags are absolute perfection!!! Maybe you can go to Spain for a visit??!! Thanks for your kind comments!
What a great video I'm recently new to sampler some have caught my eye an IV fallen down the rabbit hole I just love watching you 2 amazing stitcher talk an show your lovely works of art thank you so much for sharing them with us
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 please IV gotten my stitch bug back since watching your videos. I also placed my first order ever with Country sampler yesterday it was oat so I did it on line but I'm definitely gonna try to get my hands on Mary miller BC she is amazing. Happy stitching ladys
I just wanted to add a comment and let you know how much I have loved each of your videos. I can totally relate to both of you and so enjoy seeing everything you are currently working on or have done in the past. You are so inspiring and I now have so many more things on my list to start. If you ever have time, I would love a tour of the wall behind you. I have stitched for 30+ years and am always looking for ideas on how to control my stash so I can find thing. Brenda especially - how to you store all your WIPS?? Thanks Kerri
Lots of fun! So many pretty things and you guys are such enablers, hahaha... I had to sign up for Mary Miller, of course. I resisted as long as I could, but here I go! Glad you are enjoying your wallet, Laura, I remember making it! What beautiful fabrics you bough at Shipshewana! They are so much fun to mix and match. Can't wait to see your start on Ann Grimshaw, it has been on my wish list for a long time. Brenda those older pieces are just beautiful. I enjoyed the time with you guys again! PS.: I always fold my linen towards the inside :-)
You remember making it!! That is amazing!!! Glad you are going to join in on Mary Miller!!!!! All the way in Spain! Hope all is going well!!! Maybe Ann Grimshaw too????
Love watching your video. I also put my stitched part to the inside. Years ago, my mom told me roll my project with stitched side inside and only fold if your BAP was too large for your project bag. So I roll everything because I still hear mom’s voice.
Your TH-cam channel is one of the best. Love that it is ALL about cross stitch. I love your easy, joyful, yet fact filled style. Thank you so much. The formula is so right.
Hi, this is the ‘false start’ finishing volunteer who commented a couple days ago on your latest video ( still got my hand raised, though it’s starting to ache and I’m not getting much stitching done!). Just catching up on your earlier videos and wanted to say that you two are absolutely brilliant, so warm and entertaining and informative - even to how things smell! I’m going to tune in through ‘smellyvision’ on the replay! 😀. Thank you ladies for taking the time to do this.
Laura and Brenda, you two are fabulous!!! I so look forward to your videos! Your chatting about stitching is smart and knowledgeable. Love you both!!! Keep up with the weekly videos!!!
You both have inspired me!! I'm taking time everyday to stitch. And who doesn't fold their work inside??? Another "law" I have is folding a large piece of fabric into thirds rather than half so your eye doesn't go to the middle of your stitching. Look forward to your next video.
Another great video, I too sit watching with a pencil and paper. I love when you show something and I shout " I did that". When I finish a large sampler I always do a couple of smalls before I tackle another large sampler.
Very inspiring ladies!!! I loved my Year of the Quaker! Stitching those pretty Quaker samplers really made me feel a connection to the young girl stitcher... I would certainly join in the fun 2020 ~ Keep up the great work and will be looking for you next time!!!!
Ladies another great video.... my rule: never fold your fabric- only roll. I stitch in hand and when I’m done stitching for the day I roll it so the stitching is on the inside. Have a great week!
Love all you gals stitch and of course buy. Brenda, I was so glad to hear of your fondness for Prairie Schooler charts. I have been a fan since they started thyearly Santas. I have them all and stitched all of them. I have never FO’d them, but keep them safe and take them out to admire and show off of course. I also have many of their charts also. I have admired the Garden Samplers many times. After seeing yours, I went to ebay and found several to buy. Need I say more. Keep making videos. You are faved by many, many crazy stitchers.
Thanks Gail!!!!! Yes, Brenda's PS finishes are amazing!!!!! Glad you got some (more) charts! I too have a large collection of PS and often just look through them for fun. Thank you for your kind words!!!
I have learned so much from the two of you through your wonderful videos, so thank you for making them. Your stitching is beautiful and the finishes are just inspiring. It makes me want to stitch all the time! Blessings, Marlene
Hi ladies!! I just started binge watching your videos and you now have a new fan!!! Y'all are so inspirational!!! Can you tell me the name and designer of the alphabet pillows in the knife box? Omg....I heard them screaming my name when you were showing them!! Thank you for taking time away from your stitching and sharing everything with us!!
Another one of your videos where I am left in awe at your beautiful stitchery. So many lovely pieces, I wouldn't dare try to select a favorite. Looking forward to your next flosstube.
Love your video! I love samplers but my rule is 150 by 150. I have done all those Prairie Schooler patterns that you showed. They are hanging on my walls still. I am trying to finish Christmas Ark. I noticed that it came out in 1991. It is 27 years old. Their designs are timeless. Great projects you both have.
Thanks Darleen !!!!! I now remember seeing about your 150 x 150 rule on one of Lynda Jo's videos!!! And no matter how old a PS is....it's still relevant!!! Love them!
Thank you for another great videos. I just added 3 more charts to my wish list. I will never get all these things stitched but that’s alright. I agree I need a written list of the RULES because I have to be doing somethings incorrectly and I want to be in the know!!!!
No I sure haven’t. I’m new to stitching (only been stitching about a year) and haven’t had the pleasure of visiting a LNS yet. Do you have any recommendations?
I love that your video makes me feel like I’m sitting across from you two. You ladies are so talented!!! I love all of your choices of patterns, floss and fabric!!! Nothing better than going to a fabric store too!! Have a great two weeks of stitching and just being creative!!!
Love your videos-sooooo informative with beautiful finishes, WIP’s, and haul! Loved hearing about the closed Country Sampler cross stitch shop in Tuscola, Illinois. That is where I bought my first piece of linen and over-dyed flosses. That is the store that re-united my love of cross stitch.
You both are so dangerous for me! Love your videos...and Yoders is my go to shop for my quilting needs and everything else actually! I’m in Fort Wayne and drive just an hour. I had no idea there was a stitch retreat there every year through Inspired Needle. Shipshewana is so relaxing anytime for me. Looking forward to your next video, but can’t wait to see your Christmas stitching! Lynn in Indiana
Thanks Lynn!!!!! Lucky you to drive only one hour to Yoders!! That place is a gold mine of fabric!!! Sign up for the Inspired Needle newsletter and find out about retreat next year.....maybe you could go!!!!!
I’ll definitely get the newsletter and try to go next year! And next time you are in Shipshewana, check out Lolly’s fabrics in the main area of town, as they have lots of reproduction fabrics and more traditional fabrics. I’ve spoken to them about adding cross stitching to their inventory...probably won’t, but they sell DMC, better selection than Yoders. FYI!
I thought I watched this one already, but you stitchers are so inspirational it certainly wouldn't hurt to go through it again. I was right! I missed those post cards the first time. I thought I should make some from some of my projects and stash. Great idea.
Was so thrilled to wake up and see you had a new video going! Enjoyed spending my morning with you! Beautiful pieces and choices....now what to start? Lol
So want to do a 2020 Quaker... I want to do the Halloween one... time to go shopping.... so enjoyable seeing all your projects ..and many thanks for the inspiration
Thanks so much for another fabulous video!!! You are both so very inspiring and delightful - truly like sitting with friends! So many wonderful pieces that I 'must' start! Hopefully my Mary Miller will arrive soon. I agree with you about October and wish there were about 4 months of this glorious and beautiful month. Happy Stitching!
Laura - I totally get it! You showed the stitching postcards and mentioned getting them framed and having them at work to make you happy. I've been known to take a couple patterns I'm geeking out over and keep them on my desk at work so I can look at them throughout the day and think happy thoughts. :)
I attended the Bristol weekend at Sassy Jacks and it was wonderful. I came away inspired to stitch every red one available. I got to meet Gary, Vonna and Nicola and would so love to meet the two of you. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Barbara!!!!!! We would love to meet you too and we so wish we would have been at the Bristol weekend...it looked so amazing!!!!!! Happy red sampler stitching!!!
A wonderful start to my morning watching you two..I Love everything you showed..I enjoy your videos so much..You have left me with a smile on my face..Hugs to you Both..
Yippeeee! I love it when you ladies post a new video- you are both so much fun! Thanks for what you do for stitchers everywhere! One question about the beautiful Merry Christmas 2018 by Blackbird...is it possible to get it anywhere? Would love, love to stitch it if I can find...thanks!
Thanks Liz!!!!! Unfortunately, that Merry Christmas drum has not been released except as a club piece. We are going to a BBD retreat in November.....we will ask them about it because I know it would be popular!!!! If we have any good news to report we will let you know.
I just so enjoy these videos and you show so many things I want to stitch! I can send you the Arizona one if you still need it and it’s still in store, let me know!
I just love y’all. Bought the horn board from April! Will you recommend a NICE pair of stork scissors. Sharp and pointed for snipping out the many threads of my big mistakes. Would y’all do a video showing how you sit and place your stuff around you when you get ready to stitch? How strong is your magnifying light and what is name of magnifier. Did it come with light? Please help. I’m constantly dropping stuff in my chair cracks, my eyes ain’t what they use to be 49 yrs ago at age 10. Thanks girls. Again, Y’all are the greatest. Although, I am spending tons of extra money!
Ladies, I have been watching your videos for awhile now, and realized you are in Illinois! I am originally from South Bend, IN and know about Shipshewanna (Amish country)! I didn't know they had a retreat there. I will check with Inspired Needle on the dates for 2020! Love watching your WIPS and FFO'S! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERY DAY!!
Here I am just sitting minding my own business and Brenda, you show Noel Sampler. Now I have to have it!! Darn it, ladies. I am running out of time to get all the things stitched! I love you two; if you lived in Pennsylvania, you would be in my stitching posse! Also, how do I find out about the Quaint Country Ladies Club. I love Merry & Bright! I have my Quaker piece ready to go!!
Oh, I wish we could be in your stitching posse! That sounds fun!!! The clubs we talked about are through Dyeing to Stitch in Virginia Beach. You should follow their blog, etc. and watch for announcements about sign ups for next year. Here is the website: dyeing2stitch.com/ What Quaker do you have ready to go????
A stitching retreat every year in Shipshewana???? Oh my goodness!!!! I'm only 80 miles from there!!!! Sounds wonderful!!!! Your videos keep me company as I stitch. Thank you for inspiring me. I went to my local needlework shop and picked up a sampler from Blackbird Designs "Forget Me Not". It's been 35 years since I picked up a needle. I had forgotten how much I love cross stitching. Again, thank you ladies!!!
I love you two!! You make me giggle while I sit at my desk listening to you!!! I love your tastes in stitching and all the floss!!! I am a permanent watcher 🧵🧵
Thank you for that very high compliment Stephanie!!!!!! We so appreciate it!!!
Hello Stitchy friends, Thanks, kindly for such an inspiring and happy video. Every time I stop by I feel as though I have been SPLASHED with goodness. I had a first today with Flosstube..... I actually stopped your video, went and got my purse, ordered the Noel Sampler kit, re-filled my coffee cup and continued your video. You have made this a GREAT Monday morning. Thanks for sharing, Happy Stitching, your friend, Daleen
That is so exciting Daleen!!! I've never been so happy to interrupt a morning coffee!!! Thank you for your very kind comments!!!!!
I think it took me two hours (maybe slightly exaggerating) to watch this eye candy video, because I had to keep pausing and adding purchases to my cart. 🤣 Brenda, I have The Noel sampler partly stitched and just can’t. After I saw it in the tin roof last year I fell in love! So I’m restarting it. We should stitch it together! Laura, I have the two quakers you showed and need to kit them up! I’ve been wanting to stitch a Quaker but have had a couple false starts. Brenda helped me out with my Quaker dilemma and now I think I’ve got it! Thanks Brenda! Love you girls! Wish I lived closer so I could stitch with you all! Happy stitching!
Crosshatch Quilts Thanks so much!! Tin roof is such a pretty color with the called for threads. Happy Stitching 😘
Thank you so much for another enjoyable hour of stitching conversation. I realized that I am about 75 miles from Dyeing to Stitch. As much as I'd like to visit them constantly, There is a $25 tunnel fee to get to it. I've only been once, but now feel like I should take a day and visit to become familiar with this shop. Thanks for the info. I am two years behind in your episodes.!
“Episode 4, a New Hope”...I’m instantly a fan for life regardless of whatever else you do. 😂
Thanks Megan!!! You are my kind of people!!!!! May the Force Be With You!!
Oh I like the small wooden tray idea! I'm using a square plastic cookie tray to hold small projects as it has a small bowl depression. I like the pin cushion idea for multiple threaded needles too, thanks!!
Oh my gosh! You should compile your list of laws and then we could do a stitch along and stitch our favorite ones!!
I would volunteer to be one of your people❣👵
What lovely things you always share and remind me of things I have languishing in my drawers. I don’t even know where to start in shouting accolades for the many gorgeous stitching, finishing and ideas you both have shared, but please know I have gone away so very inspired! I also would like to compliment Joy’s finishing. She is top rung always and has such a special and perfect eye for details. How very wonderful for you all that you are on her roster of clients. French General is the bomb, Laura, you chose beauties! I also want to thank you for mentioning Gary and Fiber Talk. He works so hard to promote art with needle and thread. He’s a fantastic person inside and out! Thank you for that. Have a good week and again thank you so very much for sharing your special loves with Us!
Thanks so much Vonna!!!!!! You have inspired both of us for such a long time!!!!! Love everything you do too!!! and Fiber Talk is just the very best!!!!!!!!! As mentioned, we were both swooning over your coverage of the Bristol sampler weekend!!!! SWOON!!!!!! Sending love and hugs!!!
As always, loved your newest video. I had to watch it twice-the second time to take notes of bag makers, chart names and designers, IG bloggers, etc. And I found out that I have been breaking a law for 30+ years by folding my unfinished needlework projects WRONG!! So glad I was never caught! You two are a hoot. After your first video, I was inspired to find an old WIP and I’m happy to say I just finished it several days ago. So, thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you Nancy!!! That is great that you finished an old WIP!!!!!! Major achievement!!!!! Glad you are back on the straight and narrowing with the folding law!!!!
Hi ladies... beautiful... new to your channel... beautiful wips and finishes...I always shiver whenever I see someone fold their stitch pieces with the stitching outside - crazy... enjoyed your video... be bless and stay bless
Thank you so much!!! I am glad we are not the only ones who have a shivering reaction to that!!
Oh no, I fold my stitching out because I like to admire my work, but after you all have declared the law of folding the stitching inside, I will abide the law and change my bad habit!
So much fun to watch you two and get inspired by all the beautiful work.
Thanks for making the time to do videos. 🥰💖
Thanks Bonnie!!! Glad you are going to come to the law abiding side of things!!!
Hi Brenda and Laura, I will forever now make sure I am folding my stitching to the inside. I never thought about it so, thank you! I love your videos so much!! I feel like I want to come there and stitch with you two... so bad! Have a wonderful week. Xoxo
Thanks Amy!!!!! Hey, are you planning on going to the DTS retreat in April???? We are! Would love to hang out!!
Brenda and the Serial Starter I am planning on going to the DTS retreat! ❤️
I LOVE you gals. So much fun to see all your haul, your beautiful finished pieces and your WIPs. Your stories are great. The time just flies by, never seems quite long enough!!!! Know, I must go and see which way I fold my pieces when I put them back into my project bags! Love all your new fabric for bags, especially the reds. I am sure you know that you are both huge enablers.
Thanks Judy!!!!!!!! We so appreciate your kind comments!!!
Another delightful video ladies! I so enjoy being inspired, tempted, wooed, dazzled by you two. So many pretties. Can't wait to see what goodies you'll be parading before us next time. Laura: Wowzer fabrics! Brenda: Loved the smalls in that shaker box with the handle.
Thanks Joan!!!!!
Just Love you gals. Awesome stitching. 😀 You have such great ideas and projects you've finished. See ya in two weeks. 😊
Thanks so much Linda!!!!! Your kind words mean so much!!!!
By chance I found out last week that Mary Miller wasn’t sold out so now I am just waiting for my kit to arrive! So happy! I love Yoder’s too, I have been there many times. Wow those fabrics! You two bring so much sunshine and you both are just so heartwarming. The world just melts away when I watch your videos, I find myself in total bliss. Thank you for taking time out of your busy lives to make these videos 🤗
Thank you so so much for your extremely kind words!!!! My heart just melted!!! I love your Floss Tube name3 too!!!! So glad you are going to be stitching Mary Miller too!!!!! Yes, Yoders is just amazing!!!! Thank you for taking time to comment. Much appreciated!!!
I just love to watch you girls!! I wait until I’m home alone to watch so I can soak it all up!! It’s like a mini vacation I give myself!!
Ginger, that is the sweetest thing to say!!! Thank you so much!!!! I hope we can all meet in 2020!!!!
Wow you two ladies are AMAZING, I love everything and I mean everything you do and your choice of fabric..... just superb!!
Thank you for sharing all these wonderful projects. Kind regards from New Zealand
Thank you so much!!!!!!! It is amazing that we can make connections so far away........
I just love you two!! Thank you for all of the “laws”, beauty, inspiration, and fun! My husband was just listening as I watched and said, “Who are those ladies? They’re hilarious!” 😄
Really??? Even your husband thought we were hilarious?? That is a very high compliment!!! Thanks so much Holly!!!!!!!
You both made my Friday night better with swooning over your beautiful finishes, fabrics and laws!! Have a great weekend and keep entertaining us!!
Thanks so much Michelle!!!
I LOVE that section of the show called “Brenda stitched it, and now I want to!” Don’t we ALL?!! Is that a Joseph’s Workshop hornbook? So cute! Great job!
You ladies are lucky🍀I have been to Yoders in Shipshawanna , several times. It’s been awhile now though. I live way down south in Indiana. Down by the Ohio river and it’s a long drive to Shipshawanna. Maybe soon some day,
Margaret.....you need a road trip!!!! Hope you get there soon!!!
Another wonderful visit! You are both so much fun and your work is beautiful.....inspiration and justification of my obsession(s)!! Looking forward to next time!
Thank you so very much for your kind words!!!
You two are bloomin' wonderful. Thank you for the joy! 💐
PS. I have just been through my WIPS and re- folded.
Thank you Judy!!!!! and also major thanks for refolding those WIPS!!!!!! Wooohooooo!!!
Lovely 😊 I enjoy all your things, I love your antique buying , and I feel so good cause I was hunting in the antique shop just the other day and pick up a lovely little wooden box to put some sewing in. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thanks Joanne!! Glad we both have a little wooden box to put our stuff in!!!!!! Isn't it the icing on the top of the cake of stitching???
Yes very glad, trouble is I won’t stop there, I can’t resist 😀😀😀😀😎😎😎👍👍 cake is too good. 😜
Thank you for always giving the name of the fabric and the count! So helpful...
Thanks Susan! If we ever forget just ask.....but we always try to remember because it is very important information!!!
I just found you ladies the other night & I am having a fun time watching your videos while I stitch! I don't stitch samplers but I sure love looking at them...you two are so much fun!
Thanks so much Crystal!!!!! We so appreciate your kind words!
Very fun video! Thanks for sharing your projects and your shopping treasures.
Thanks so much!!
Super fun flosstube, you two are such enablers LOL!!!!!!! I am going down to dig in my stitching room 🥰🥰🥰.
Thanks so much Katrina!!! Digging in your stitch room is on my bucket list!!!
Brenda and Laura, your shenanigans are wonderful. Such beautiful stitching, just in awe of all you ladies do. I enjoy your laughter and friendship, stitching, finishes, bags, laws, etc. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your very kind comment Linda!!!!
Ya'll are bad for my wish bone! Very inspirational. Beautiful projects! Pretty fabric!
I prefer to roll my WIPS with the stitching to the inside. Roll=no fold lines.
I just started my first Quaker, great idea for 2020.
And, I have been struck by the Serial Starter😜. I just want to stitch all the things right now!
Thanks Sharri!!!!! What Quaker did you start?? So good to know that you roll!!! That is probably the best way to store a project. I still want to start all the things too......it's a problem......but what can you do?
“A New Hope”!!! I love it!!! AND I love visiting with you two friends!!! I agree with you ladies about OCTOBER. Autumn is my very favorite. Thank goodness you’re going to compile the laws for us!!! Thank you so very much, Brenda and Laura, for sharing your exquisite stitching and stash with us, and for all the tips and tricks and accessorizing along the way!!! ♥️🖤 Donna Rae
Thanks Donna Rae!!!! Sending love right back to you!! Thanks for getting my Star Wars reference!!!
Great video; so fun seeing all of your stitching, finishing, and gadgets!! Hugs and happy stitching......................................
Thanks Pam!!!
Another fun and enabling video! It was great to see your bag made by Natalia, Laura. She's made a couple of bags for me as she and I were in Sampler Guild in Denver together. Such a sweet lady and while I'm happy for her move, I'm sad that I won't be able to see her at meetings any more.
It is a bummer that Natalia moved so far away!!!!! Her bags are absolute perfection!!! Maybe you can go to Spain for a visit??!! Thanks for your kind comments!
What a great video I'm recently new to sampler some have caught my eye an IV fallen down the rabbit hole I just love watching you 2 amazing stitcher talk an show your lovely works of art thank you so much for sharing them with us
Thank you so much for your kind comments!!!!!! Aren't samplers addictive!!!??
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 please IV gotten my stitch bug back since watching your videos. I also placed my first order ever with Country sampler yesterday it was oat so I did it on line but I'm definitely gonna try to get my hands on Mary miller BC she is amazing. Happy stitching ladys
@@stitchn304patience9 That is so exciting!!!!
I just wanted to add a comment and let you know how much I have loved each of your videos. I can totally relate to both of you and so enjoy seeing everything you are currently working on or have done in the past. You are so inspiring and I now have so many more things on my list to start.
If you ever have time, I would love a tour of the wall behind you. I have stitched for 30+ years and am always looking for ideas on how to control my stash so I can find thing. Brenda especially - how to you store all your WIPS??
Thanks
Kerri
Thanks so much Kerri!!!! Your kind words are so appreciated!
Made me shop ... thanks for sharing so many charts and finishes!
Thanks Esther! Glad to be of service!
Lots of fun! So many pretty things and you guys are such enablers, hahaha... I had to sign up for Mary Miller, of course. I resisted as long as I could, but here I go! Glad you are enjoying your wallet, Laura, I remember making it! What beautiful fabrics you bough at Shipshewana! They are so much fun to mix and match. Can't wait to see your start on Ann Grimshaw, it has been on my wish list for a long time. Brenda those older pieces are just beautiful. I enjoyed the time with you guys again! PS.: I always fold my linen towards the inside :-)
You remember making it!! That is amazing!!! Glad you are going to join in on Mary Miller!!!!! All the way in Spain! Hope all is going well!!! Maybe Ann Grimshaw too????
Brenda and the Serial Starter Yes! I remember so many of my wallets. I really enjoyed making them. Probably Ann too! Yikes! 😂
Love watching your video. I also put my stitched part to the inside. Years ago, my mom told me roll my project with stitched side inside and only fold if your BAP was too large for your project bag. So I roll everything because I still hear mom’s voice.
Thanks Roxy! That is so sweet that your Mom is still part of everything you do!!!
Your TH-cam channel is one of the best. Love that it is ALL about cross stitch. I love your easy, joyful, yet fact filled style. Thank you so much. The formula is so right.
Peggy!!! That is such a nice compliment!!! Thank you so so much!!!!!
Hi, this is the ‘false start’ finishing volunteer who commented a couple days ago on your latest video ( still got my hand raised, though it’s starting to ache and I’m not getting much stitching done!). Just catching up on your earlier videos and wanted to say that you two are absolutely brilliant, so warm and entertaining and informative - even to how things smell! I’m going to tune in through ‘smellyvision’ on the replay! 😀. Thank you ladies for taking the time to do this.
Thank you so much Jean!!!!!!! We have you identified as a false start go to!!!! Your kind words mean the world to us!!! Happy Stitching!
I so enjoy you two ladies and your love for stitching. Your designs that you love and stitch are some of my favorites 😍. Thank you!
Thank you so much Mary!!!
Great video! You ladies are a hoot. House of stitches is a wonderful shop!!
Thanks so much Annette!!
Laura and Brenda, you two are fabulous!!! I so look forward to your videos! Your chatting about stitching is smart and knowledgeable. Love you both!!! Keep up with the weekly videos!!!
Thank you so much Marcia!!! Your words are so kind!!!!
You both have inspired me!! I'm taking time everyday to stitch. And who doesn't fold their work inside??? Another "law" I have is folding a large piece of fabric into thirds rather than half so your eye doesn't go to the middle of your stitching. Look forward to your next video.
joy h Yay!! A little bit everyday is good for the soul ❤️
Another great video, I too sit watching with a pencil and paper. I love when you show something and I shout " I did that". When I finish a large sampler I always do a couple of smalls before I tackle another large sampler.
Great idea Mary!!!! Thanks for your comment!!!
Very inspiring ladies!!! I loved my Year of the Quaker! Stitching those pretty Quaker samplers really made me feel a connection to the young girl stitcher... I would certainly join in the fun 2020 ~ Keep up the great work and will be looking for you next time!!!!
Thanks Faye!!!!!! After Brenda mentioned your year of Quakers I remembered all of the amazing projects you did!
Ladies another great video.... my rule: never fold your fabric- only roll. I stitch in hand and when I’m done stitching for the day I roll it so the stitching is on the inside. Have a great week!
Thanks Pamela!! Your way is the top #1 way we should all be storing our projects!!!!
As always a feast for the eyes - a literal buffet of charts and finishes and wips!!!
Thank you so much Tammy!!!!
Love all you gals stitch and of course buy. Brenda, I was so glad to hear of your fondness for Prairie Schooler charts. I have been a fan since they started thyearly Santas. I have them all and stitched all of them. I have never FO’d them, but keep them safe and take them out to admire and show off of course. I also have many of their charts also. I have admired the Garden Samplers many times. After seeing yours, I went to ebay and found several to buy. Need I say more. Keep making videos. You are faved by many, many crazy stitchers.
Thanks Gail!!!!! Yes, Brenda's PS finishes are amazing!!!!! Glad you got some (more) charts! I too have a large collection of PS and often just look through them for fun. Thank you for your kind words!!!
"No cooking, ever. Unless it's toast." We're from the same club!
Another great video ladies! I think I’m pretty well caught up with you now. You are my new favs! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for your kind words Desiree!!! And thanks for watching all of those videos! Phew!!!!! We will see you again next Sunday!!!
Thank you Brenda and Laura. I love your videos. Lots of inspiration and ideas. I really need to plan a trip to Shipshawana.
Thanks Darlene!!!!! Do you live far from Shipshewana? It really is a fun spot!!! Hope you get to go!
I am in the northern lower peninsula of MI so about 4 hours. I wouldn't be able to do it in a day.
@@darleneurso5928 You should plan a weekend trip. It really would be worth it!
I have learned so much from the two of you through your wonderful videos, so thank you for making them. Your stitching is beautiful and the finishes are just inspiring. It makes me want to stitch all the time! Blessings, Marlene
Thank you so much for your very kind words Marlene!!!! We want to stitch all the time too!!!! Hopefully someday we will meet and stitch together!!!!
Hi ladies!! I just started binge watching your videos and you now have a new fan!!! Y'all are so inspirational!!! Can you tell me the name and designer of the alphabet pillows in the knife box? Omg....I heard them screaming my name when you were showing them!! Thank you for taking time away from your stitching and sharing everything with us!!
Of COURSE it’s gotta look cool while you’re stitching it!! 😂😮😂
Another one of your videos where I am left in awe at your beautiful stitchery. So many lovely pieces, I wouldn't dare try to select a favorite. Looking forward to your next flosstube.
Thank you so much Jeanna for your kind comments!
Great video, you girls are so inspiring!! Can"t wait till the next video !! Happy stitching Jennifer McMillan
Thanks so much Jennifer!!
You guys are great you make me want to stitch so I stitch and watch :)
Oh that is a high compliment Sandie!!! So glad you are stitching!!!!
Love your video! I love samplers but my rule is 150 by 150. I have done all those Prairie Schooler patterns that you showed. They are hanging on my walls still. I am trying to finish Christmas Ark. I noticed that it came out in 1991. It is 27 years old. Their designs are timeless. Great projects you both have.
Thanks Darleen !!!!! I now remember seeing about your 150 x 150 rule on one of Lynda Jo's videos!!! And no matter how old a PS is....it's still relevant!!! Love them!
🤗 Thank you ladies for a very enjoyable video! Loved seeing the projects and patterns and fabrics - very inspiring! Happy stitching!
Thanks so much Carlene!!!
Thank you for another great videos. I just added 3 more charts to my wish list. I will never get all these things stitched but that’s alright. I agree I need a written list of the RULES because I have to be doing somethings incorrectly and I want to be in the know!!!!
Thanks Donna!!! Remember collecting charts and stitching are two separate hobbies!!!!
So funny to hear you mention Tuscola. That’s close to home for me! You ladies are such an inspiration. Keep the videos a coming!
Thanks Kristina!!! We sure hope to keep them coming! Have you been up to the Chicago suburbs to visit any of the shops?
No I sure haven’t. I’m new to stitching (only been stitching about a year) and haven’t had the pleasure of visiting a LNS yet. Do you have any recommendations?
Yes!!!! Inspired Needle in Lemont Illinois. It is fabulous!!!!
I love that your video makes me feel like I’m sitting across from you two. You ladies are so talented!!! I love all of your choices of patterns, floss and fabric!!! Nothing better than going to a fabric store too!! Have a great two weeks of stitching and just being creative!!!
Thanks so much Sara!!!!! It is so sweet that you feel like you are sitting across from us! Wish you were!!
Too much good stuff. My list to collect/stitch is growing. Thank you again for sharing. So enjoy catching up on the earlier episodes ❤️❤️❤️
Love your videos-sooooo informative with beautiful finishes, WIP’s, and haul! Loved hearing about the closed Country Sampler cross stitch shop in Tuscola, Illinois. That is where I bought my first piece of linen and over-dyed flosses. That is the store that re-united my love of cross stitch.
Thanks Tracey!!!! I wonder what the project you stitched from the shop in Tuscola was??? So glad your love of stitching was reignited!
You both are so dangerous for me! Love your videos...and Yoders is my go to shop for my quilting needs and everything else actually! I’m in Fort Wayne and drive just an hour. I had no idea there was a stitch retreat there every year through Inspired Needle. Shipshewana is so relaxing anytime for me. Looking forward to your next video, but can’t wait to see your Christmas stitching! Lynn in Indiana
Thanks Lynn!!!!! Lucky you to drive only one hour to Yoders!! That place is a gold mine of fabric!!! Sign up for the Inspired Needle newsletter and find out about retreat next year.....maybe you could go!!!!!
I’ll definitely get the newsletter and try to go next year! And next time you are in Shipshewana, check out Lolly’s fabrics in the main area of town, as they have lots of reproduction fabrics and more traditional fabrics. I’ve spoken to them about adding cross stitching to their inventory...probably won’t, but they sell DMC, better selection than Yoders. FYI!
@@lynnrebman8337 Yes! we always go to Lolly's too....and over to Das Essenhaus for lunch......oh my; wish I was there now!
You have so many wonderful suggestions that I've got to watch with a pad and pencil to make note. Thank you!
Thanks Sandra!!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 Where do we find you on Instagram? I'm interested in your older projects and chart information.
@@sandracamacho-bond5719 I'm at brendasamplerstitcher and Laura is maudeandmozart
I thought I watched this one already, but you stitchers are so inspirational it certainly wouldn't hurt to go through it again. I was right! I missed those post cards the first time. I thought I should make some from some of my projects and stash. Great idea.
Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
Was so thrilled to wake up and see you had a new video going! Enjoyed spending my morning with you! Beautiful pieces and choices....now what to start? Lol
Thanks Terri!!!!!!! Let us know what you start!!!!!
So want to do a 2020 Quaker... I want to do the Halloween one... time to go shopping.... so enjoyable seeing all your projects ..and many thanks for the inspiration
Thanks Susan!!!! Let us know which one you decide on!!!!! Or is there only one Halloween quaker??
I think there are several to choose from~~~
Um, you just referenced Star Wars in a Flosstube. I think you are my kind of people. Seriously, I’m enjoying listening to you two so much.
What fun it was to stitch and listen to you girls this morning. Love all the charts and starts and new projects. Thanks for the inspiration ❣️❣️
Thanks Carolyn!!!!!!! Love you!
You have inspired me to get out my Rachel Howell start.
Love you two ... and so enjoy stitching while you visit! See you soon. ♥️
Thanks so much Jean! We’re counting down the days❤️
Jean....as you can imagine we are getting so excited to see you in November!!!! We are so lucky to be able to see you twice in one year!!! love, laura
So many lovely fabrics, finishes and patterns!! Very inspiring❣️
Thanks so much Candice!
Thanks so much for another fabulous video!!! You are both so very inspiring and delightful - truly like sitting with friends! So many wonderful pieces that I 'must' start! Hopefully my Mary Miller will arrive soon. I agree with you about October and wish there were about 4 months of this glorious and beautiful month. Happy Stitching!
Thanks Wanda!!!!!! Hope Mary Miller arrives tomorrow!! No mail today.....Columbus Day. Booo!!!
Another wonderful video!....love all the things that you both showed....keep on inspiring us, ladies!....
Thanks Becky!!!!
As always I enjoy you guys so much! Love all the goodies and your vintage projects are beautiful! Can’t wIt till next time.
Thanks so much Mavis!!!!
Morning, ladies! What a way to start off my Columbus Day holiday from work. ;) Thanks for encouraging my stitchy habits.
That is great that you have a day off today April!!!!! Hope you can stitch a lot!!!!
Laura - I totally get it! You showed the stitching postcards and mentioned getting them framed and having them at work to make you happy. I've been known to take a couple patterns I'm geeking out over and keep them on my desk at work so I can look at them throughout the day and think happy thoughts. :)
I attended the Bristol weekend at Sassy Jacks and it was wonderful. I came away inspired to stitch every red one available. I got to meet Gary, Vonna and Nicola and would so love to meet the two of you. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Barbara!!!!!! We would love to meet you too and we so wish we would have been at the Bristol weekend...it looked so amazing!!!!!! Happy red sampler stitching!!!
Love, love, love your projects!! And those fabrics from Yoder's! Wow! Can't wait to see those made up. Always love your videos!
Thanks so much Susan!!!!
A wonderful start to my morning watching you two..I Love everything you showed..I enjoy your videos so much..You have left me with a smile on my face..Hugs to you Both..
Thank you for your sweet comment Connie!!!! We so appreciate it!!!
Another fun video! Your new bag is amazing!!
Thanks so much!!
So much stitchy goodness! I had to watch this a couple of times!! 🍁🦃👍
Thank you so much!
Yippeeee! I love it when you ladies post a new video- you are both so much fun! Thanks for what you do for stitchers everywhere! One question about the beautiful Merry Christmas 2018 by Blackbird...is it possible to get it anywhere? Would love, love to stitch it if I can find...thanks!
Thanks Liz!!!!! Unfortunately, that Merry Christmas drum has not been released except as a club piece. We are going to a BBD retreat in November.....we will ask them about it because I know it would be popular!!!! If we have any good news to report we will let you know.
Always inspiring! I have so many WIPs going....you both make me want to start even more! Happy stitching!
Thanks Frankie!!!! It is a never ending list isn't it???
Thanks for another wonderful video!!
Thanks so much Michele!!!
Love the video !!! So many pretty things that I NEED LOL . Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Lisa!!!!
I just so enjoy these videos and you show so many things I want to stitch! I can send you the Arizona one if you still need it and it’s still in store, let me know!
You ladies are awesome. Have a great week😊
Thanks Lisa!!! You too!!!!
You all do such beautiful work and I learn so much from you both!! Thanks!!!
Thanks so much!!!!
Love it when I see a video ready from you ladies. Always so much inspiration from you both and a pure joy to watch.
Thanks so much Karen!!
I just love y’all. Bought the horn board from April! Will you recommend a NICE pair of stork scissors. Sharp and pointed for snipping out the many threads of my big mistakes. Would y’all do a video showing how you sit and place your stuff around you when you get ready to stitch? How strong is your magnifying light and what is name of magnifier. Did it come with light? Please help. I’m constantly dropping stuff in my chair cracks, my eyes ain’t what they use to be 49 yrs ago at age 10. Thanks girls. Again, Y’all are the greatest. Although, I am spending tons of extra money!
Enjoyed your video. Keep stitching!
Thanks Beth!!! You keep stitching too!!!
Ladies, I have been watching your videos for awhile now, and realized you are in Illinois! I am originally from South Bend, IN and know about Shipshewanna (Amish country)! I didn't know they had a retreat there. I will check with Inspired Needle on the dates for 2020! Love watching your WIPS and FFO'S! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERY DAY!!
Thanks so much Karen! Yes, get on the Inspired Needle mailing list for newsletters. Next year's retreat will be amazing!!! Hope you can come!
First time watching - you make me giggle - I love the “laws”
Thanks Vickie!!
Here I am just sitting minding my own business and Brenda, you show Noel Sampler. Now I have to have it!! Darn it, ladies. I am running out of time to get all the things stitched! I love you two; if you lived in Pennsylvania, you would be in my stitching posse! Also, how do I find out about the Quaint Country Ladies Club. I love Merry & Bright! I have my Quaker piece ready to go!!
Oh, I wish we could be in your stitching posse! That sounds fun!!! The clubs we talked about are through Dyeing to Stitch in Virginia Beach. You should follow their blog, etc. and watch for announcements about sign ups for next year. Here is the website: dyeing2stitch.com/ What Quaker do you have ready to go????