I was just on The Attics website and saw a picture of Brigit Power stitched. It is stunning! I look forward seeing your progress. I will probably never stitch it, so I am living vicariously through you!
You don’t need to follow the crowd! I follow you because you don’t! Even though I love several FlossTubes and I know we want to do it all, it’s supremely peaceful to watch your chats and be motivated by your calm inspiration. That said, I am looking forward to the barbaraana 4 seasons. They have long been on my wish list and I love the idea of the different color linens.
Thank you for sharing, Jackie. 😍 I enjoy listening to your quest for Bridget Power while I am stitching. Thank you for the poem share today. I felt it in my soul. 💚Michele
The message I’ve gotten from your quest to find Bridget is that all artists no matter the genre leave a part of themselves in their work. I’m thinking how surprised Bridget would have been as she stitched, that a conversation would be had about her in the year 2024! I remember seeing this pattern in online shops and never really could see it well. I didn’t understand it. Seeing your stitching brings it to life. It is beautiful. While I am Catholic, I’m not Irish, but yes the symbolism makes sense to me. Thank you for taking the time to search for Bridget and giving us some information about her. I hope you find her full story. What a beautiful gift she gave the world. What a beautiful gift you continue to give us.
Thank you so much! Bridget has taken me on a journey that I never imagined going on. And I’m not done yet! I’m pleased that so many people have been reintroduced to her by seeing me stitch her sampler. It’s a prime example of not judging a book by its cover. 😊
Loved hearing all about Bridget! Being a lifelong Catholic, the symbolism and meaning of what you shared was very touching and I thank you for following your heart in wanting to know more. Hoping there will be more to come.
Your visits are such a gift. Thank you for your work on finding Bridget Power. Dying to start her but I also love your influence on me to not start a million more things,…just be mindful of what is in my hands at the moment. Lots of time goes into caring for a pet that needs medical attention.! May it all go well! Get well wishes from m Airedale Cindy!
I so enjoy your videos Jackie! It is interesting to hear about your research about Bridget Powers. I am praying for Archie, and I hope all goes well with hiss surgery. Hopefully he will recover completely and be back to his old self soon!
I So look forward to your video's and how you end them. Your calm and gentle presence is so refreshing, yet your enthusiasm for stitch is wonderful. It sounds like you are on the right Trac for the Bridgette sampler. How beautiful and interesting it is. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful linen you have acquired. I am getting ready to jump into trying to stitch on it. I am starting with a 28 count Irish linen. Wish me luck! Until next time...Happy Stitching.
What a wonderful video! So glad you are finding out about Bridget. I will have to take a look at my chart again to see the symbolism of Catholicism. I am Catholic so the Tabernacle information was very interesting. You were even mentioned on the Mondays with Mary group on Facebook this past Monday in regard to Bridget and the Colonial needles. Love seeing Archie and sending all the good vibes for his surgery and recovery. Love the ending of the video, thank you for sharing those thoughtful moments at the end. I am focusing on three samplers that really need to get done. I so want to start a new sampler so we will see. Project bags are amazing. Happy Stitching
I feel so peaceful after watching your videos. Thank you. My imagination runs wild when we discuss Bridget. The draperies you have stitched look like a silk fabric. That color combination makes it shimmer. Happy stitching!
I am so impressed w/ how far you have researched your Bridget Powers sampler! Am awaiting your continuing research...I was raised Catholic and remember of the priest adjusting a curtain back away from the chalice before serving mass. Please keep digging, i also have the love of genealogy research!! Thank you
I heard you mention Florilegium and had to dash back to #3 to see what you had to say. I love Florilegium! For a few years it was a destination for occasional inspiration breaks...time to return!
I pulled the trigger and bought the Barbara Ana charts. (It's my birthday so I treated myself...again.) They are very affordable! I'm looking forward to starting to stitch them come December. Thank you for being a calm oasis in the Flosstube world. Beautiful stitching and good information abound. Sending good thoughts to Archie!
Just love your videos. About to pull the trigger and order Bridget Power. Yours just gets more and more beautiful!! Have also purchased the Barbara Ana charts, ready for the Sal. Prayers all goes well for Archie next week!
Hi Jackie! I do stitch Mirabilias (well Nora Corbett, really), and I don’t really stitch samplers, but I really love your Flosstube! I love history and needlework in general, and I truly enjoyed the Bridget Power discussion today. When you were discussing the drapes covering the tabernacle I was nodding my head. I’m Catholic and my church had such drapes covering the tabernacle. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for further developments! Thank you so much for what you bring to the Flosstube community.
Love your videos. Your hunt for Bridget's provenance is impressive. Unfortunately, I now feel as if I, too. Must stitch her beautiful sampler. As a Catholic "girl" who spent much time in the convent with nuns when I was thirteen, I think that the symbolism detailed is correct. Sister Cabrini, my 7th grade teacher would be very proud of you, Jackie. Thank you for your contributions to the stitching community.
Love all the talk about Bridget. I ordered from the Attic this past week. I sent an email, even though they said they were busy getting ready for Summer School and might be delayed responding, I heard from them the next day. Then a phone call to them with payment info and I was done.
Your research into Bridget Power is so interesting. I feel you have a good reason to take a trip to Ireland to investigate further. It's very intriguing and I can see how passionate you are about it. Thanks for sharing your findings with us and I hope you may find more.
I love this journey for you. You brought me to church with your explanation of the symbolism behind the piece. What a blessing to have such a spiritual connection to something as mundane as stitching.
Sheer joy. Thank you, Jackie. You and Bridget have a beautiful one of a kind relationship. She wants you to find her, but nevertheless, you honor her. ❤❤
It was lovely to see Archie, wishing him the best for his treatment and recovery. I do so enjoy your research, it is like a history lesson, history was my favorite subject in school (well, most of the time, when it was all about the people and their stories , not when it came to learning all those dates) and I think that is why I am so drawn to stitching (reproduction) samplers. So thank you for making the effort and spending so much energy and time on it. And enjoyed those last few minutes, as always.
Hello Jackie, Thanks for another great video! I'm impressed that you have engaged so many of the scholars and experts in our community to help find Bridget Power and congratulations on finding clues! I also love your Barrie bag! I am a member of her bag club this year and have loved every one I have received. Thank you for John O'Donohue's poem. It almost reads like a doxology. Very beautiful. Sending healing thoughts to Archie!
Jackie I love everything about your floss tube! You are such an inspiration on all levels - calmness, love of historical facts, creative art and the courage to act on your creativeness. You keep me coming back for more. Thank you ◡̈. Your sweet Archie will be in my prayers for a successful surgery and recovery and your Qwest to know Bridget Powers … may it go forward in gratitude for those s who have gone before us.
I love how you always wear two different earrings. So cool. Poor Archie. I hope his surgery goes well. I so enjoyed the podcast and the beautiful samplers you are working on.
Thank you! That earring style choice was born of necessity. I lost the mate to the silver cross and decided to just wear it anyway. Now it’s become a signature. ☺️
Being an amateur genealogist, I understand your frustration, Jackie. I have hit a brick wall with my husband's grandfather who should be easy to find but no luck. He left the family when my MIL was a toddler and we have looked and looked for him!! I will never give up and you should not either.:) I am Catholic and our tabernacle is veiled....the colors change for the seasons and special days. A red veil signifies the feast day of a martyr. So I agree that this little girl was up on her theology. You have discovered a lot in my opinion and it was very interesting.
Our dog had surgery for the same ligament problem. It happened again on his other back leg and he was put on anti inflammatories because he was getting to old for surgery. His leg healed and didn’t need surgery. We wished we had tried that the first time!
Hi Jackie! Oh how I love Bridget Power. I stitched her a few years ago and she remains one of my all time top samplers. I am so, so happy to see that you and so many others are stitching her. I also love the deep dive you are embarking on to find her. Indeed, she lives on! ❤
The Bridget Powers saga has been really fascinating to follow. Thanks for sharing it as you go. Poor Archie! Hope he had an uncomplicated recovery after surgery. ❤
I actually met the poet you quoted at the end of your video. The late John O'Donohue was speaking in Belfast where I live..also met him a few times in England at the Greenbelt Festival. He was one of a kind..gave the best hugs and always had a twinkle in his eye. Blessings from Northern Ireland x
I am looking forward to stitching the fancy ladies with you and Sewmesara. I have my charts now I need to pull the threads and decide on the fabric. Enjoyed the video today. Thank you!
I find your research very interesting. Love it. When you mention the curtains I startedcalling my childhood memories of Sunday mass rituals. In countries like Portugal, Spain and Italy, when the priests starts the communions they go to the alter where they keep the communion bread in little window/cubicles, normally covered with drapes/curtains (and on those countries they're normally purple)... In bigger churches, were they don't use the alter so often, the priests cover the chalice where the communion bread is on with also a type of cover (some cases something like a velvety purple beanie for more formal ceremonies or a a neddleworked white linen).
Thanks for mentioning Libby to access Inspirations magazine. It never occurred to me to look there. I had a subscription many years ago, so I’m happy to see it again. Congrats on your subscription milestone! Well deserved.
Inspirations magazine has a monthly email newsletter that highlights the projects in the magazine and input from readers. I love reading it even though it is mostly embroidery.
I never had grandparents as they were all gone from this earth by the time I came along, the last in the family of 7 children. It would have been wonderful to have a grandmother to teach me to stitch. I learned in junior high school and am so grateful that after 45 years, the love of stitching has never left me. My mother was an awesome seamstress, though I never did pick up that hobby. I hope Archie recovers quickly!
When I look at Bridget’s sampler I get the feeling of abundance and wealth. This young girl might have been of an extremely wealthy family, with a chapel in their property, with curtains that closed when the mass ended, living in a home with abundant flower arrangements, who had an extremely talented embroiderer as a tutor. I would encourage research in convents and their schools. Great job Jackie!
I was so pleased to see #5 was ready to experience. I don't have others to stitch with, and that is okay with me as I have wonderful flosstibes to watch. It is a pleasure to travel with you as your curiosity has you diving into the mystery of Briget . I hope all goes well with Archie's surgery. I have 2 Cairn terriers the younger of which rushed to the tv when he heard Archie. Thanks for the visit. Hugs from western Nova Scotia.
Wow! I just found your floss tube and have gone back to watch your earlier ones. Thank you for sharing your love of color and your reasons why you make changes. It feels like a friend speaking to you. Your Lillies is very inspiring, I need to make more changes.
I am so inspired by this episode! I am Catholic (Methodist convert) and have been moved by all your research about this sampler. I haven't been as enthralled with stitching. samplers as some, but have enjoyed the mystery and history of them. I ordered the chart from 1884 samplers and can't wait to get started on something relevant! I have not been so inspired to start a project for so long until now! Thank you!!
Every time I see a notification for your next video it brings me joy. You are such a beautiful, peaceful member to our wonderful cross stitch community. Thank you 🌸💞🌸Happy and Blessed Stitching
So enjoyed hearing the update on your Bridget research. It’s so interesting. Thank you for sharing. Sending prayers for a successful surgery for Archie. He’s so cute!
Jackie, you are creating the most beautiful flosstubes . They are truly inspiring, unique and a joy to watch and listen to. Thank for your calming presence. The history you are delving into about Bridget is fascinating! Bravo!
I really love your videos. The content and format are wonderful (and calming). I'm particularly enjoying the Bridget Powers detective work. I started this sampler about a year ago. I live in Australia but my Dad was Irish. I've never visited before and hope to one day in the next few years with my brother. Our mum died five weeks ago and my brother whom is 59 today lived with her his entire life. She did everything for him until the day she passed so not only is he having to learn to live without her he is essentially learning to live. He has heart problems (pacemaker and pulmonary hypertension) but is keen to visit where our Dad is from. We sent some his ashes over there to Dublin and want to find where they are dispersed. By you delving into the origins of Bridget I feel I'm learning more about my Dad and they we lived. His mother (my grandmother) was born in 1893. You've touched on times that my great grandmother would have lived through. I haven't done any geneology and don't even now my great grandparents names (sometimes forget my grandfathers names as both my mum and Dad lost their father's before they were five years old - interestingly Dad's father died of TB, my dad's life was akin to the story Angela's ashes, not sure if you have read it and my dad was traumatised reading that book as it hit too close to home. In fact I don't think he finished it). Anyway, enough rambling, thank you again. It's so wonderful to see your video's pop up. I save them for a (semi) quiet time- three kids doesn't give me alot of quiet time lol, but I do so enjoy your work. Thank you so much. oh, and I always used to see this sampler when I started it as a theatre curtain also.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom passed a little over 2 yrs ago. I still miss her a lot. But she’s definitely with me in my stitching. 🩷
Oh my! Mildred....I just love her - she's soo po-faced... I had an involuntarily 'snort' when I saw your fabulous bag (I am actually quite jealous :0) ). Love your closing quote, too, v thought-provoking. Good luck with your Power quest - i look forward to further updates....
Jackie, thank you!! Another wonderful flosstube, I love how you are true to yourself and you are 'you'. Will be praying for a quick recovery for Archie, love how you accept and acknowledge his needs. A HUGE thank you for acknowledging how frustrating some of these monthly clubs can be- I have tried for quite some time for floss subscriptions, bag clubs, you name it. I guess I was late to the game, sadly, I almost left it ruin the joy of the stitch for me. After a self chat- I convinced myself to enjoy DMC - wonderful color selection, a better price point, and color fast! Believe it or not, I even have some DMC linen floss ( that experiment didn't last long- for DMC). Thanks again though, you are the first flosstube person I have heard acknowledge this and I appreciate it. Thanks for the positive energy and for all you bring to the table.
I am so intrigued by the historical aspect of Briget Power. I love genealogy and listening to stories of the past. I can't wait to hear what you find next! ❤
Firstly, I’m sure other stitchers have reached out to you about pulling one thread from your card using your needle. If not, it’s a simple fix: you just need to make sure all of the loops are cut on the opposite end of your floss skein from the one tied onto the card. If you don’t, you end up with an unholy mess! I’ve just discovered you, and love your videos. I’m thrilled that you’re stitching Bridget Power so I can enjoy her vicariously! xx, Lee
Thanks for stopping by, Lee! Yes, a lot of people have given me pointers on how to get a piece of floss off my card. I do have all the strands clipped and still haven’t gotten it worked out, though. Oh well. It’s not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. 😊
Oh my goodness...when you held up your stitchy kindness of the music piece my jaw hit the floor! I started looking for initials on the piece until I realized it was on linen and I hadn't stitched on linen until this past year...lol. I swear I did that piece for myself back in the 80s or 90s and I had forgotten about it. No idea where it is 😢 I froze the picture and sat and stared at it for the longest time. I moved so much for years and I know there are containers that I never got through since my last move (embarrassed to say 20 yrs ago) so maybe when I get to those someday it will be in there!! Here's hoping. Thank you for the memory jog and for your most enjoyable videos...just love them ❤
Hello from NC Jackie! Have to tell you our Border Collie, Buster, had the same injury your Archie has…(and did it the same way Archie did, he took off running and came limping back) Buster had surgery and did fine…back to his old self in no time. So prayers for your sweet Archie. Thank you Jackie for another fun “visit”….your stitching is gorgeous, thank you for sharing.
Hello Jackie, You’re so right in telling us we’re nuts, I for one can hardly wait to see your fantastic flosstubes, and I can only hope your number of subscribers grows more in leaps and bounds! It feel as though when you tell us of Bridget, that she has just walked by you in her sweet innocent way and the hem of her dress has barely, softly touched you. She seems that close. I am hopeful one day you know more of this you girl. Maybe then you can share with all your burgeoning numbers of followers her story… The Donahue poem burned itself into my heart-thank you! Thoughts and prayers for your little fur baby’s successful surgery and smooth recovery. Thank you for your sweet visit and all you do for us. May God shower you in all His great and abundant blessings…
Oh, Joann, thank you so much for your lovely and very kind words. I love the image of Bridget being so near that the hem of her dress has touched us. Just beautiful! Thank you! 🩷
Enjoying the search for Bridget. Ancestry is a hobby of mine and there is a Bridget Powers born 1826 in Kilkenny, Ireland and baptized in the RC Church.
Although I'm not much of a sampler fan I find your videos and particularly your Bridget Power research quite fascinating. I couldn't help but nod along at the interpretation of the veil in your piece. It echoes Christian symbolism of the veil that separates us from God the Father being torn apart at Christ's crucifixion (Matthew 27:51). There are still many churches to this day in India that have plush crimson curtains veiling the altar.
Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad you’re finding it interesting. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on the symbolism. I’ve learned so much from all of you sharing with me.☺️
Another fabulous video. Oh poor wee Archie, hope his surgery is a great success. Oh my, Antoinette is just stunning. Gorgeous colours in Bridget Powers. Greetings from a very changeable day weather wise here in New Zealand
Oh wow! Your continuing research into Bridget Powers is amazing! I love history ( mostly WWII, Civil War and Revolutionary War) and I have just started to delve into Needleart history. Kudo's to you!
I love your videos! Thank you for becoming a wonderful voice in the stitching community. I'm imagining the plot of a historical novel written about Bridget and her life.☺️
Thank you for tracking down Inspirations on Libby. I stopped the video to grab it. That took me down another rabbit hole as I discovered all the quilting and stitching magazines that are available. Brigit is going to be unearthed whether she wants to or not and I can’t wait!
Hi Jackie - I love PTP fabric and have for a long time. I have quite a bit and never have issues stitching on it plus I love their colors. I can see why you want to continue to see what you can find out about Bridget even though you have done a great deal of research so far. It whet's your appetite for sure. I wonder how many of us may respond to you and say "my grandma's name was Mildred!!!" because my paternal grandma was Mildred always called Mickie as far as I know.
The IG photos have been fun. Antionette & Bridget look so nice. Pretty PTP fabrics. I think Ballet Slippers by F&R would be a good choice. Congrats on 8k + subscribers! Speedy recovery for Archie.
Wow Jackie loved your intro…it brought to mind the wonderful women (my teachers) through my life’s journey who inspire and still inspire me to continue to create, stitch and quilt… giving me joy, comfort and peace ( also known as my escape zone ).
I love your videos … all the historical info is so interesting… I have that fancy lady bag also … it is so pretty and well made … a favorite and I only have a few also …. Looking forward to next time and hope Archie is well.
Enjoyed your time with us today … I hope Archie has a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 … I have yet to stitch a sampler but I love seeing your work and it’s just amazing and beautiful … the research you have done is so delightful to hear about … thank you for sharing it with us … until next time Happy Stitching 🧵 … 😊❤Dena
Good luck with finding more information on BP. The first time I saw it, I thought of a stage and theatre. I agree with you, there is wealth behind the design and stitching - very much fitting with a Reverend's daughter. The 'curtain' isn't your standard opening curtains which draw back to the side with the top ties holding it in place. I also think the curve of the altar top is not standard either but whether this is 'interpretation'.
I was just on The Attics website and saw a picture of Brigit Power stitched. It is stunning! I look forward seeing your progress. I will probably never stitch it, so I am living vicariously through you!
Thank you for following along!
You are a breath of calm, gentle breeze in the flosstube community, thank you ❤
Oh thank you! 🩷
You don’t need to follow the crowd! I follow you because you don’t! Even though I love several FlossTubes and I know we want to do it all, it’s supremely peaceful to watch your chats and be motivated by your calm inspiration. That said, I am looking forward to the barbaraana 4 seasons. They have long been on my wish list and I love the idea of the different color linens.
Thank you! It will be fun to stitch with you!
Thank you for sharing, Jackie. 😍 I enjoy listening to your quest for Bridget Power while I am stitching. Thank you for the poem share today. I felt it in my soul. 💚Michele
You are so welcome! 🩷🩷🩷
The message I’ve gotten from your quest to find Bridget is that all artists no matter the genre leave a part of themselves in their work. I’m thinking how surprised Bridget would have been as she stitched, that a conversation would be had about her in the year 2024! I remember seeing this pattern in online shops and never really could see it well. I didn’t understand it. Seeing your stitching brings it to life. It is beautiful. While I am Catholic, I’m not Irish, but yes the symbolism makes sense to me. Thank you for taking the time to search for Bridget and giving us some information about her. I hope you find her full story. What a beautiful gift she gave the world. What a beautiful gift you continue to give us.
Thank you so much! Bridget has taken me on a journey that I never imagined going on. And I’m not done yet! I’m pleased that so many people have been reintroduced to her by seeing me stitch her sampler. It’s a prime example of not judging a book by its cover. 😊
Loved hearing all about Bridget! Being a lifelong Catholic, the symbolism and meaning of what you shared was very touching and I thank you for following your heart in wanting to know more. Hoping there will be more to come.
Yes! Thank you!
Your visits are such a gift. Thank you for your work on finding Bridget Power. Dying to start her but I also love your influence on me to not start a million more things,…just be mindful of what is in my hands at the moment. Lots of time goes into caring for a pet that needs medical attention.! May it all go well! Get well wishes from m Airedale Cindy!
Thank you, Cindy! 🩷
Thank you for an appearance by the beloved Archie. He's precious. The words of calm are always appreciated. Best always to you and Archie.
😊 thank you
Thank you so much for such an interesting history floss tube. I will continue to hope you can find out more, but happy you are content to stitch.
Thank you so much for your kind comments! 🩷
I so enjoy your videos Jackie! It is interesting to hear about your research about Bridget Powers. I am praying for Archie, and I hope all goes well with hiss surgery. Hopefully he will recover completely and be back to his old self soon!
Thank you! 🩷
I So look forward to your video's and how you end them. Your calm and gentle presence is so refreshing, yet your enthusiasm for stitch is wonderful. It sounds like you are on the right Trac for the Bridgette sampler. How beautiful and interesting it is. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful linen you have acquired. I am getting ready to jump into trying to stitch on it. I am starting with a 28 count Irish linen. Wish me luck! Until next time...Happy Stitching.
Thank you so much! Good for you for having the courage to try linen! You can do it! 🤗
My pattern has just arrived in the post from the US this morning. Can’t wait to start sewing this. You and Bridget have inspired me!
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy stitching her as much as I do! ☺️
Wow! Your research and findings on Bridget Powers gives me chills. I think a trip to Waterford Ireland is in your future! ❤
That would be cool! I’ll need to start buying lottery tickets. 😉
What a wonderful video! So glad you are finding out about Bridget. I will have to take a look at my chart again to see the symbolism of Catholicism. I am Catholic so the Tabernacle information was very interesting. You were even mentioned on the Mondays with Mary group on Facebook this past Monday in regard to Bridget and the Colonial needles. Love seeing Archie and sending all the good vibes for his surgery and recovery. Love the ending of the video, thank you for sharing those thoughtful moments at the end. I am focusing on three samplers that really need to get done. I so want to start a new sampler so we will see. Project bags are amazing. Happy Stitching
Thanks for sharing and watching! What is the Mondays with Mary group? All the best with your samplers! 🩷
I feel so peaceful after watching your videos. Thank you. My imagination runs wild when we discuss Bridget. The draperies you have stitched look like a silk fabric. That color combination makes it shimmer. Happy stitching!
Thank you so much! 🩷
I am so impressed w/ how far you have researched your Bridget Powers sampler! Am awaiting your continuing research...I was raised Catholic and remember of the priest adjusting a curtain back away from the chalice before serving mass. Please keep digging, i also have the love of genealogy research!! Thank you
Thank you!
That is beautiful
I heard you mention Florilegium and had to dash back to #3 to see what you had to say. I love Florilegium! For a few years it was a destination for occasional inspiration breaks...time to return!
I pulled the trigger and bought the Barbara Ana charts. (It's my birthday so I treated myself...again.) They are very affordable! I'm looking forward to starting to stitch them come December. Thank you for being a calm oasis in the Flosstube world. Beautiful stitching and good information abound. Sending good thoughts to Archie!
Happy birthday to you! I’m glad you’ll be joining us to stitch the Barbara Ana fancy ladies. ☺️
Just love your videos. About to pull the trigger and order Bridget Power. Yours just gets more and more beautiful!! Have also purchased the Barbara Ana charts, ready for the Sal. Prayers all goes well for Archie next week!
Awesome! Thank you! And thanks for the prayers for Archie. 🤗🩷
Hi Jackie! I do stitch Mirabilias (well Nora Corbett, really), and I don’t really stitch samplers, but I really love your Flosstube! I love history and needlework in general, and I truly enjoyed the Bridget Power discussion today. When you were discussing the drapes covering the tabernacle I was nodding my head. I’m Catholic and my church had such drapes covering the tabernacle. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for further developments! Thank you so much for what you bring to the Flosstube community.
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you are enjoying my sampler chats even though you don’t stitch samplers. They are interesting. ☺️
You are so sweet Thank yoe
Thank you, too!
I really enjoyed watching & listening & I very much enjoyed the poem at the end!
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your videos. Your hunt for Bridget's provenance is impressive. Unfortunately, I now feel as if I, too. Must stitch her beautiful sampler. As a Catholic "girl" who spent much time in the convent with nuns when I was thirteen, I think that the symbolism detailed is correct. Sister Cabrini, my 7th grade teacher would be very proud of you, Jackie. Thank you for your contributions to the stitching community.
Thank you! 🩷
Love all the talk about Bridget. I ordered from the Attic this past week. I sent an email, even though they said they were busy getting ready for Summer School and might be delayed responding, I heard from them the next day. Then a phone call to them with payment info and I was done.
The Attic ladies are all so friendly and helpful. I’m glad they were able to help you so quickly!
The flowers at the top of Bridget’s sampler are so beautiful. I’m tempted…. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Your research into Bridget Power is so interesting. I feel you have a good reason to take a trip to Ireland to investigate further. It's very intriguing and I can see how passionate you are about it. Thanks for sharing your findings with us and I hope you may find more.
I would love to go to Ireland to research Bridget. 😊
I love this journey for you. You brought me to church with your explanation of the symbolism behind the piece. What a blessing to have such a spiritual connection to something as mundane as stitching.
Thank you! 🩷🩷🩷
Oooh love that project bag!!
Sheer joy. Thank you, Jackie. You and Bridget have a beautiful one of a kind relationship. She wants you to find her, but nevertheless, you honor her. ❤❤
Thank you, Sarah. I’m doing my best to honor Bridget. I feel her close.🩷
It was lovely to see Archie, wishing him the best for his treatment and recovery.
I do so enjoy your research, it is like a history lesson, history was my favorite subject in school (well, most of the time, when it was all about the people and their stories , not when it came to learning all those dates) and I think that is why I am so drawn to stitching (reproduction) samplers. So thank you for making the effort and spending so much energy and time on it.
And enjoyed those last few minutes, as always.
Thank you!
I cannot even express how enthralled I was with your floss tube. I am a new cross stitcher but of Irish Catholic descent. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Hello Jackie, Thanks for another great video! I'm impressed that you have engaged so many of the scholars and experts in our community to help find Bridget Power and congratulations on finding clues! I also love your Barrie bag! I am a member of her bag club this year and have loved every one I have received. Thank you for John O'Donohue's poem. It almost reads like a doxology. Very beautiful. Sending healing thoughts to Archie!
Thank you so much! I’ve been so grateful for the help I’ve received with my research. Everyone has been very kind.
Jackie I love everything about your floss tube! You are such an inspiration on all levels - calmness, love of historical facts, creative art and the courage to act on your creativeness. You keep me coming back for more. Thank you ◡̈. Your sweet Archie will be in my prayers for a successful surgery and recovery and your Qwest to know Bridget Powers … may it go forward in gratitude for those s who have gone before us.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and kind words. 🩷
I love how you always wear two different earrings. So cool. Poor Archie. I hope his surgery goes well. I so enjoyed the podcast and the beautiful samplers you are working on.
Thank you! That earring style choice was born of necessity. I lost the mate to the silver cross and decided to just wear it anyway. Now it’s become a signature. ☺️
Being an amateur genealogist, I understand your frustration, Jackie. I have hit a brick wall with my husband's grandfather who should be easy to find but no luck. He left the family when my MIL was a toddler and we have looked and looked for him!! I will never give up and you should not either.:) I am Catholic and our tabernacle is veiled....the colors change for the seasons and special days. A red veil signifies the feast day of a martyr. So I agree that this little girl was up on her theology. You have discovered a lot in my opinion and it was very interesting.
Thank you so much! Needles in haystacks can sometimes be found. 🤞
Our dog had surgery for the same ligament problem. It happened again on his other back leg and he was put on anti inflammatories because he was getting to old for surgery. His leg healed and didn’t need surgery. We wished we had tried that the first time!
I’m glad the outcome for your dog was so positive!
Hi Jackie! Oh how I love Bridget Power. I stitched her a few years ago and she remains one of my all time top samplers. I am so, so happy to see that you and so many others are stitching her. I also love the deep dive you are embarking on to find her. Indeed, she lives on! ❤
Wonderful! Bridget sure is a beauty. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my journey to find her! 😊
I just love all your historical stories about your pattern. Your project is stunnung! And may Archie heal fast. 🙏 A fellow dog lover.
Thank you so much! 🩷🩷🩷
Appreciate your passion in search of Brigit Power! The poem you shared is very powerful.
Thank you!
Ah, thank you, Jackie, for all the info on Bridget. . . .so interesting. Blessings! Have a peaceful night.
What an absolute delight and joy to be in your company. What an inspiration you are. Happy stitching and keep safe and well. Love Gail xx ❤❤
Wow, Thank you so much! 🩷🩷🩷
The Bridget Powers saga has been really fascinating to follow. Thanks for sharing it as you go. Poor Archie! Hope he had an uncomplicated recovery after surgery. ❤
Thank you!
I actually met the poet you quoted at the end of your video. The late John O'Donohue was speaking in Belfast where I live..also met him a few times in England at the Greenbelt Festival. He was one of a kind..gave the best hugs and always had a twinkle in his eye. Blessings from Northern Ireland x
Thank you for sharing that wonderful story of John O’Donohue. Everything I’ve read about him makes him sound like an extraordinary person.
Always a delight to catch up with all that’s happening in your world. 🌟
Thank you so much!
I am looking forward to stitching the fancy ladies with you and Sewmesara. I have my charts now I need to pull the threads and decide on the fabric. Enjoyed the video today. Thank you!
Wonderful! I’m glad you’ll be joining us!
I find your research very interesting. Love it.
When you mention the curtains I startedcalling my childhood memories of Sunday mass rituals.
In countries like Portugal, Spain and Italy, when the priests starts the communions they go to the alter where they keep the communion bread in little window/cubicles, normally covered with drapes/curtains (and on those countries they're normally purple)... In bigger churches, were they don't use the alter so often, the priests cover the chalice where the communion bread is on with also a type of cover (some cases something like a velvety purple beanie for more formal ceremonies or a a neddleworked white linen).
Thank you for sharing!
It's always a pleasure to watch your flosstube videos! From the beginning presentation to the end 😊 and I hope Archie get well soon❤
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for mentioning Libby to access Inspirations magazine. It never occurred to me to look there. I had a subscription many years ago, so I’m happy to see it again. Congrats on your subscription milestone! Well deserved.
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Inspirations magazine has a monthly email newsletter that highlights the projects in the magazine and input from readers. I love reading it even though it is mostly embroidery.
I never had grandparents as they were all gone from this earth by the time I came along, the last in the family of 7 children. It would have been wonderful to have a grandmother to teach me to stitch. I learned in junior high school and am so grateful that after 45 years, the love of stitching has never left me. My mother was an awesome seamstress, though I never did pick up that hobby. I hope Archie recovers quickly!
Thanks for sharing! 🩷
Thank you for another enjoyable and informative video! Always a pleasure to spend the time watching.
Glad you enjoyed it 🩷
When I look at Bridget’s sampler I get the feeling of abundance and wealth. This young girl might have been of an extremely wealthy family, with a chapel in their property, with curtains that closed when the mass ended, living in a home with abundant flower arrangements, who had an extremely talented embroiderer as a tutor.
I would encourage research in convents and their schools.
Great job Jackie!
@@eugeniaa9205 good ideas, thank you!
I was so pleased to see #5 was ready to experience. I don't have others to stitch with, and that is okay with me as I have wonderful flosstibes to watch.
It is a pleasure to travel with you as your curiosity has you diving into the mystery of Briget .
I hope all goes well with Archie's surgery. I have 2 Cairn terriers the younger of which rushed to the tv when he heard Archie.
Thanks for the visit. Hugs from western Nova Scotia.
Thank you so much, Penny!
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. And I hope that Archie has a good surgery and full recovery. Take care of him, and of yourself x
Thank you so much! 🩷🩷🩷
I love to search out things. It’s amazing how many old samplers are out there for sale. So interesting. It’s amazing to me these girls sewed so well
Their artistry and skills were amazing, weren’t they?
Wow! I just found your floss tube and have gone back to watch your earlier ones. Thank you for sharing your love of color and your reasons why you make changes. It feels like a friend speaking to you. Your Lillies is very inspiring, I need to make more changes.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much!
I so enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking time to share your stitching.
Just found your channel and subscribed absolutely love your podcast, prayer for your sweet pet
Welcome!! Thanks for being here! 🩷
I am so inspired by this episode! I am Catholic (Methodist convert) and have been moved by all your research about this sampler. I haven't been as enthralled with stitching. samplers as some, but have enjoyed the mystery and history of them. I ordered the chart from 1884 samplers and can't wait to get started on something relevant! I have not been so inspired to start a project for so long until now! Thank you!!
Wonderful! It’s a gorgeous sampler and a pleasure to stitch.
Every time I see a notification for your next video it brings me joy. You are such a beautiful, peaceful member to our wonderful cross stitch community. Thank you 🌸💞🌸Happy and Blessed Stitching
Thank you so much 🤗 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you (again) for this floss tube. Love the Mildred bag.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. 🩷
Antoinette is just beautiful! Archie, have a speedy recovery.
So enjoyed hearing the update on your Bridget research. It’s so interesting. Thank you for sharing. Sending prayers for a successful surgery for Archie. He’s so cute!
Thank you!
Jackie, you are creating the most beautiful flosstubes . They are truly inspiring, unique and a joy to watch and listen to. Thank for your calming presence. The history you are delving into about Bridget is fascinating! Bravo!
Thank you so much, Judy! That means a lot, especially coming from you. 🩷🩷🩷
I really love your videos. The content and format are wonderful (and calming). I'm particularly enjoying the Bridget Powers detective work. I started this sampler about a year ago. I live in Australia but my Dad was Irish. I've never visited before and hope to one day in the next few years with my brother. Our mum died five weeks ago and my brother whom is 59 today lived with her his entire life. She did everything for him until the day she passed so not only is he having to learn to live without her he is essentially learning to live. He has heart problems (pacemaker and pulmonary hypertension) but is keen to visit where our Dad is from. We sent some his ashes over there to Dublin and want to find where they are dispersed. By you delving into the origins of Bridget I feel I'm learning more about my Dad and they we lived. His mother (my grandmother) was born in 1893. You've touched on times that my great grandmother would have lived through. I haven't done any geneology and don't even now my great grandparents names (sometimes forget my grandfathers names as both my mum and Dad lost their father's before they were five years old - interestingly Dad's father died of TB, my dad's life was akin to the story Angela's ashes, not sure if you have read it and my dad was traumatised reading that book as it hit too close to home. In fact I don't think he finished it). Anyway, enough rambling, thank you again. It's so wonderful to see your video's pop up. I save them for a (semi) quiet time- three kids doesn't give me alot of quiet time lol, but I do so enjoy your work. Thank you so much. oh, and I always used to see this sampler when I started it as a theatre curtain also.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom passed a little over 2 yrs ago. I still miss her a lot. But she’s definitely with me in my stitching. 🩷
I am not a sampler stitcher nor am I usually interested in history or genealogy but I love to hear about your quest .
I’m so pleased you are enjoying it!
Bless you Jackie for the lovely content...best wishes ❤
Thank you so much! 🙏🩷
Oh my! Mildred....I just love her - she's soo po-faced... I had an involuntarily 'snort' when I saw your fabulous bag (I am actually quite jealous :0) ). Love your closing quote, too, v thought-provoking. Good luck with your Power quest - i look forward to further updates....
Thank you!
Thank you, Jackie. I thoroughly enjoy your style of flosstube. ❤
Thank you! 😊
Jackie, thank you!! Another wonderful flosstube, I love how you are true to yourself and you are 'you'. Will be praying for a quick recovery for Archie, love how you accept and acknowledge his needs. A HUGE thank you for acknowledging how frustrating some of these monthly clubs can be- I have tried for quite some time for floss subscriptions, bag clubs, you name it. I guess I was late to the game, sadly, I almost left it ruin the joy of the stitch for me. After a self chat- I convinced myself to enjoy DMC - wonderful color selection, a better price point, and color fast! Believe it or not, I even have some DMC linen floss ( that experiment didn't last long- for DMC). Thanks again though, you are the first flosstube person I have heard acknowledge this and I appreciate it. Thanks for the positive energy and for all you bring to the table.
Thank you Bonnie! I really appreciate your kind words and thoughts for Archie. 🩷
I am so intrigued by the historical aspect of Briget Power. I love genealogy and listening to stories of the past. I can't wait to hear what you find next! ❤
Glad you’re finding it interesting!
Firstly, I’m sure other stitchers have reached out to you about pulling one thread from your card using your needle. If not, it’s a simple fix: you just need to make sure all of the loops are cut on the opposite end of your floss skein from the one tied onto the card. If you don’t, you end up with an unholy mess! I’ve just discovered you, and love your videos. I’m thrilled that you’re stitching Bridget Power so I can enjoy her vicariously! xx, Lee
Thanks for stopping by, Lee! Yes, a lot of people have given me pointers on how to get a piece of floss off my card. I do have all the strands clipped and still haven’t gotten it worked out, though. Oh well. It’s not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. 😊
Another beautiful floss tube. Thank you so much Jackie. Good luck to precious little Archie. Love everything you share with us. Take care!!
Thank you so much!
I am so blessed by your generosity. And that of Gretchen. Thank you!
You are so welcome! Congratulations!!! 🎉🍓🥳🍓
Oh my goodness...when you held up your stitchy kindness of the music piece my jaw hit the floor! I started looking for initials on the piece until I realized it was on linen and I hadn't stitched on linen until this past year...lol. I swear I did that piece for myself back in the 80s or 90s and I had forgotten about it. No idea where it is 😢 I froze the picture and sat and stared at it for the longest time. I moved so much for years and I know there are containers that I never got through since my last move (embarrassed to say 20 yrs ago) so maybe when I get to those someday it will be in there!! Here's hoping. Thank you for the memory jog and for your most enjoyable videos...just love them ❤
I’m glad that stitchy kindness piece jogged your memory. I hope you find yours! 🤞🩷
Thank you for taking me on your journey discovery of Bridget Powers’ sampler and for the wonderful meditations. Love it all!
You are so welcome!
Hello from NC Jackie! Have to tell you our Border Collie, Buster, had the same injury your Archie has…(and did it the same way Archie did, he took off running and came limping back) Buster had surgery and did fine…back to his old self in no time. So prayers for your sweet Archie. Thank you Jackie for another fun “visit”….your stitching is gorgeous, thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Your videos never disappoint. Thank you for sharing your search for Brigette. I love it!😁❤️
You are so welcome!
Hello Jackie, You’re so right in telling us we’re nuts, I for one can hardly wait to see your fantastic flosstubes, and I can only hope your number of subscribers grows more in leaps and bounds!
It feel as though when you tell us of Bridget, that she has just walked by you in her sweet innocent way and the hem of her dress has barely, softly touched you. She seems that close. I am hopeful one day you know more of this you girl. Maybe then you can share with all your burgeoning numbers of followers her story…
The Donahue poem burned itself into my heart-thank you!
Thoughts and prayers for your little fur baby’s successful surgery and smooth recovery.
Thank you for your sweet visit and all you do for us.
May God shower you in all His great and abundant blessings…
Oh, Joann, thank you so much for your lovely and very kind words. I love the image of Bridget being so near that the hem of her dress has touched us. Just beautiful! Thank you! 🩷
Enjoying the search for Bridget. Ancestry is a hobby of mine and there is a Bridget Powers born 1826 in Kilkenny, Ireland and baptized in the RC Church.
Sending hugs to Archie. What a gorgeous guy. Thank you for the video Jackie!
Thank you so much!
Although I'm not much of a sampler fan I find your videos and particularly your Bridget Power research quite fascinating.
I couldn't help but nod along at the interpretation of the veil in your piece. It echoes Christian symbolism of the veil that separates us from God the Father being torn apart at Christ's crucifixion (Matthew 27:51). There are still many churches to this day in India that have plush crimson curtains veiling the altar.
Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad you’re finding it interesting. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on the symbolism. I’ve learned so much from all of you sharing with me.☺️
Another fabulous video. Oh poor wee Archie, hope his surgery is a great success. Oh my, Antoinette is just stunning. Gorgeous colours in Bridget Powers. Greetings from a very changeable day weather wise here in New Zealand
Thank you! Greetings to you from Missouri. 🩷
Oh wow! Your continuing research into Bridget Powers is amazing! I love history ( mostly WWII, Civil War and Revolutionary War) and I have just started to delve into Needleart history. Kudo's to you!
I have to send that quote to my son. He's 36 and needs to hear thus so much. Thank you
I love your videos! Thank you for becoming a wonderful voice in the stitching community. I'm imagining the plot of a historical novel written about Bridget and her life.☺️
Thank you so much for sharing what you’ve learned about Bridget. I’m even more excited to start this project now!
I know you’ll enjoy it! 🩷
I used to sit and chat with my Grandma as we would stitch together- this feels like that. Thank you for the memories and new moments with you.
Wonderful! Thank YOU! 🩷
Love your video. The research that you are doing is intriguing. Keep going!
Thank you for tracking down Inspirations on Libby. I stopped the video to grab it. That took me down another rabbit hole as I discovered all the quilting and stitching magazines that are available. Brigit is going to be unearthed whether she wants to or not and I can’t wait!
You are so welcome! Thank you, too!
Great research and ideas for Bridgit Power. I hope Archie gets well and recovers soon. He’s so cute and want his owners attention, too.
Hi Jackie - I love PTP fabric and have for a long time. I have quite a bit and never have issues stitching on it plus I love their colors. I can see why you want to continue to see what you can find out about Bridget even though you have done a great deal of research so far. It whet's your appetite for sure. I wonder how many of us may respond to you and say "my grandma's name was Mildred!!!" because my paternal grandma was Mildred always called Mickie as far as I know.
Thanks for sharing your Mildred! So far, there have just been 2 shared with me. ☺️
@@ComfortStitchingJackie interesting, I thought it was more popular in times gone by. We must be very special indeed!
I can’t tell you enough how amazing you are. I always feel so good after watching and listening to you. Thank you❤❤
You are so welcome. Thank you, too!
Always enjoy your videos and stitching! Wish your pup a speedy recovery!
Thank you so much!
The IG photos have been fun. Antionette & Bridget look so nice. Pretty PTP fabrics. I think Ballet Slippers by F&R would be a good choice. Congrats on 8k + subscribers! Speedy recovery for Archie.
Wow Jackie loved your intro…it brought to mind the wonderful women (my teachers) through my life’s journey who inspire and still inspire me to continue to create, stitch and quilt… giving me joy, comfort and peace ( also known as my escape zone ).
I love your videos … all the historical info is so interesting… I have that fancy lady bag also … it is so pretty and well made … a favorite and I only have a few also …. Looking forward to next time and hope Archie is well.
Thank you so much!
I always enjoy watching your Videos. Love your Stitching.
Take Care & Happy Stitching
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Thank you! You too!
Enjoyed your time with us today … I hope Archie has a speedy recovery ❤️🩹 … I have yet to stitch a sampler but I love seeing your work and it’s just amazing and beautiful … the research you have done is so delightful to hear about … thank you for sharing it with us … until next time Happy Stitching 🧵 … 😊❤Dena
Thank you!
Good luck with finding more information on BP. The first time I saw it, I thought of a stage and theatre. I agree with you, there is wealth behind the design and stitching - very much fitting with a Reverend's daughter. The 'curtain' isn't your standard opening curtains which draw back to the side with the top ties holding it in place. I also think the curve of the altar top is not standard either but whether this is 'interpretation'.
Thanks for sharing! Im still digging!