Your flosstube was very entertaining and the patterns tempting as usual. 😊 Can you please spell the name of the Etsy shop that the woman in Iowa started? I tried raven's roost stitchery, but didn't come up with anything on Etsy. I have relatives in Iowa and I would love to purchase one of those corn project bags. Thanks.
Hi Mary Ann! Here is the link to the Etsy shop. I don't see the corn bag there, but you can message Jennifer and ask her about it. www.etsy.com/shop/RavensRoostStitchery
I just love watching you girls! You're so much fun to hang out with, and your show-and-tells are dazzling 😍. The three quilts you were gifted are fantastic, and I love that American Jane fabric so, so much. ❤
I want to thank you for you for such wonderful episodes and all the wonderful information that you share! I found you the beginning of 2023 and have not missed one since. Your kind words and ncouragemnt is what we all need . You inspried me to go back to cross stitch. So to start back I took a free sampler from La D Da "Free-bee Alphabet w/Hare. Recently you talkedk about personalizing samplers , and I then watch the Colorado Stitcher an all her tips, so I took a dive in and changed the Hare to a Heart and put my husband and my initials and date of our Anniversary, since we will be married for 50yrs. You both are such a treasure and help so many of us on top of all the wonderful patterns and tips that you share. Sorry I could not find a way to insure a picture. Thank you again.
What a wonderful video!! I haven't been stitching much lately but this has given me inspiration. I need to look into the Bristol Samplers!! I also need to look at Heartstring Sampler! What a wonderful gift, those quilts are beautiful. Thank you both so much for sharing your time and talents with us.
Brenda, I LOVE the red and white drunkards path quilt on the back of your sofa! Sometime between 1980-1985, I saw the drunkards path template for the first time and absolutely loved the quilt it made! It’s a beautiful quilt!! So jealous LOL
I wonder if Brenda knows that is the name of that quilt pattern??????????? We shall see when she reads your comment Angela!!!! It is a gorgeous quilt. Love red/white quilts!
It's so nice to see you both! What a wonderful recap of the Bristol weekend! I especially love the 15 Friends sampler and will look forward to getting it. Stitchers are just so kind! Thanks as always for making me feel I had a great visit with stitchy friends! Take care and happy stitching!
I had such a great time watching you today. I love that you had such a good time at the Bristol Sampler weekend, Brenda!! Laura and I both are jealous that we didn’t get to go with you! I wish you both a wonderful couple of weeks of stitching!! ❤️Marla
Always love stitching and watching your blog. I love ever opening flower and put in a pre order at traditional stitches in beginning of march, as that was the only place i could find it. They sent it and the fabric the middle of April and I still don't have it😢. I bought all the threads. Mean which.e it available in my state in Australia. Will give it another wee, and notify the store again. Can't wait to stitch it. The kangaroos your friend sent, if you squeeze their back their arms open so you can clip it to things. I'm pretty sure. Looking forward to your next blog.🇦🇺⚘❤
Best line ever spoken in the history of Brenda and Laura, “ Kindness keeps going and going….” Needs to be on a billboard, sampler, and coffee mug. Thank you for sharing your kindness with the stitching community.
Another great floss tube. I too stitched with flower thread many years ago. Curtis Boehringer designed an Angel of the Month and a Santa of the Month series using the flower thread. I have never started the Santas but I do have 10 of the 12 angels stitched and nine of them are FFO'd. I dug out my project box and am inspired to at least finish the set of angels. I love when some of the old stuff is "new" again.
Love your flosstube! I am in awe of all of the information you brought us from your retreat. I always enjoy watching you. Such a Joy! Can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks and I'll be stithing all the things! (at least in my heart)
Laura, loved your HELLO at the beginning of the video, you sounded like a British lady! So fun! Brenda, you are so fortunate to have been at the Bristol weekend! Such beautiful gifts, and learning all about the samplers and stitchers who made them must have been amazing! Wow! The quilts you were gifted are just amazing! I agree, this community is beyond what anyone can believe! Stitchers are so amazing and generous! I so enjoy seeing all of the beautiful stitching you both are working on!
Oh!! We can't wait to see your 15 Friends Sheri!!!! Both of us enjoy your FT so much!!! and we are both looking forward to seeing you at summer school!!!!
Brenda, I was so glad to see that you purchased the Alice Park sampler, as my name is Alice Park. I was given the chart by my local quilt shop. She could wait till I stopped by the shop to give it to me. I am luck. Sorry for the delay in commenting. I save your videos for the days that I have chemo treatment…..it makes the time go faster!
That was a wonderful gift from your quilt shop Alice!!!!! Brenda and I are sending you our best wishes for a full recovery and that your chemo treatments go quickly. Hugs!!!!
Brenda I was so happy to hear you had met Jennifer Richardson of Violets& Verses at the Attic Bristol Sampler Event. I had the privilege of attending the Enfield NH Shaker Sampler Retreat she hosted last October with Merry Susan Schreck. What an event they provided us…beautiful projects including a reproduction Shaker Sampler. Food prepared in the shaker style by a caterer and saturation in the Shaker history as we met in the museum. I would highly recommend their retreats and they have one this October coming up. I would love to have you visit my home territory and enjoy all Jennifer and Merry Susan have to offer.
Wowza! That sounds like it was an amazing event!!!! Brenda and I would love to find out more.....this year is already filled up for both of us but you never know about next year! Thank you Karen!
Ladies, you are such a tonic to watch. In the middle of a thunderstorm here in 🇮🇪. Loved your recap of the Bristol weekend. My husband is from further down in Somerset, he calls you my laughing women cause I always end up laughing out loud when I watch you both Will have to visit Bristol sometime we're over. Enjoyed all your stitching Laura. Hope you have a great time with your visitors. The quilts are amazing. Quilting is on my bucket list someday. Take care. Best wishes from 🇮🇪
Just the most perfect way to spend my Sunday afternoon, stitching and watching my dear friends. I loved seeing the quilts that you were gifted as it highlights the generosity, kindness, and and heart felt goodness of our community. Thank you for all you share and give to us through your FlossTube channel. Love you both to pieces. 💕💕
Thank you dear dear friend!!!!! You are so correct! This community is so generous and good! You are a leading member of that movement!!! Sending you a big hug!
Loved all the Bristol news! What a wonderful time for you Brenda. Lora so many beautiful samplers to work on no wonder you jumped from one to another…giggle. The quilts were amazing! I got so many great ideas today! I want to do a flag pillow made those little pillows. Adorable!
I am continually amazed at your presence throughout our stitching community and the admiration you receive from fellow stitchers. Your stitching is beautiful, and your enabling personalities are the best. Your videos are always a joy!
Oh, my, those quilts are fabulous!! Having learned to quilt during Covid, I have a real appreciation for the work, time and love that go into quilts like those, so happy for all of you. I loved seeing everything and hearing about your adventures and happy meet-ups. Happy stitching………………….
We are STILL smiling! The Goobers Are On The Air!! Yes, they are!! Loved the haul and all the Bristol 3 stories and WIPs and all the lovelies! I know you had a blast with the linens, Brenda, all by yourself with a fresh delivery!! Especially 56 count!! I never saw the Aztec 56 😢 You CAN do it!! Get ALL the lamps and magafiers (what my son used to call them!). I loved spending time with you last weekend - what a table of talent and love we had!! And LOTS OF LAUGHTER! Like Anna said - we all need to bring Depends next time!! ❤️ Enjoy your week!
Thank you so much Melissa!!!!! (Laura here...) We will have to have a repeat of all the fun you had at Bristol at Summer School in August!!!!!! Looking forward to more laughing and more stashing....and more stitching!!!! Love the Goober story!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 Dee mentioned y’all again this morning! It truly is a term of endearment! He thinks y’all are a hoot and a half! And he calls me a Goober ALL the time! It’s a fun “Club”!!!!! Laughter and stitching (& maybe a bit of stashing) are definitely on the horizon for Summer School!!
Love the J Wecker Frisch designs - have never seen them before. Wonderful. Oh, My Goodness - have you seen the JWF fabric called She Who Sews Shop Signs, Spools and Vintage. Amazing. Am going to buy some Queen We'en or Old Made and make some pillows backed with raw silk in black. Thanks so much for enabling and for the person who made the mattress pillows for you.
Hello ladies! As always, I just loved stitching while watching your video. Such GORGEOUS projects you are working on and all the beautiful happy mail was heart-warming. OMG! Those quilts!!! I am not surprised with all the love you receive because you both are so sweet and you totally express your gratitude. I wish we were neighbors!!!!!!!!
I just went to In Stitches over the past weekend. I went to see my daughter and made a B line to the store before even seeing my kid! I looked at all of the linen and even purchased the same pattern! I just love that store
Oh my gosh you girls!! I was just laughing along!! Of course I have a few items in my “must buy” list again 🤦♀️🤦♀️ seriously you crack me up . Thanks for brightening my day❤❤❤
Oh boy!!!! Lots of happy people will be receiving those pieces!!!!!! We are always happy to shout wonderful stores like yours Ellen!!!!! Thank you for the great service!!!!!!!
Hi!! Great video!!! Laura, I had the pleasure of sitting with Andrea at Stitchcon. I couldn’t believe she just called you and you chatted with each of us at the table. A thrill for sure. Andrea gifted us pouches and some goodies too.
The history of the samplers and who stitched them I find fascinating. I am so glad you had a good time at the Bristol weekend Brenda. Laura I loved your shirt. You, goobers are so much fun! Your project bag is Dick and Jane from the old children’s books isn’t it? Lovely quilts such a nice gift.
Enjoyable show today!! I love hearing about the Bristol Orphanage. I am just fascinated with the history. I too enjoy stitching a sampler with history. Laura all of your 2 weeks of WIPS are beautiful. The quilts are such a generous gift !! Brenda and Laura it just shows how appreciated you are!! The both of you always make me laugh. May God Bless the both of you!! ❤
LOL....I just love you two goobers!! Such wonderful stories from your Bristol weekend Brenda. As always, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful projects!! You are both such an inspiration!! I just adore you! Hugs from NE Ohio.
So good to see you. I needed this today. A descent into madness this morning. I finally figured out why I was unhappy with two of the pieces that I'm working on. I used the wrong whites. So some research later into B5200, Ecru, Blanc and 3865, I decided to re-start my Porch Scene and for the third time, I'll be restarting Dashing Through the Snow. Great video.
Great Flosstube as always ladies. Brenda, I couldn’t agree with you more about retreats! I can stitch at home in my recliner anytime but I only get to see some of my stitchy friends once a year. This year I got to meet so many friends in person at Stitch Con that I’d never met in person. My heart was full when I left and I felt so blessed. When I got home I immediately wanted to sit and stitch. Hubby says “didn’t you get enough of that?” I just smiled and said “nope, I was too busy enjoying the moment”. Thanks again ladies for for your time in sharing your love of our amazing craft.
Thank you so much Linda!!! You described a stitching retreat perfectly!!!! It is a time to renew special friendships and make new friends...then when you get home you just want to stitch!!!
What a great time with you wonderful humans today! I smiled from the first minute to the last. I loved hearing about the Bristol retreat and got a little choked up thinking of the little girls stitching and personalizing their samplers. One day I will get to the Attic and hopefully a retreat there as well! So many treasures today... I love the haul and gifts. The joy it brings you always spills over to the rest of us. Thank you for the Monday pick-me-up. 🌹🌹🌹
Hi Brenda & Laura Love all of your WIPS - they are just beautiful. The Fabrics and the Threads are just gorgeous. I haven’t been stitching much - I have something wrong with my Left Shoulder and I am a Lefty 100%. I go see the Orthopedic Surgeon on Tuesday. Please keep me in your Prayers. Brenda - I am so glad that you got to go to the Retreat - Good for you and I am so glad that you had tons of fun and enjoyed yourself. Take Care & Happy Stitching ❤️🤗🙏🧵🪡🧵❤️
Linda!!! We are sending all good wishes for an answer to your left shoulder pain so that you can stitch again. We understand how difficult that would be! Sending lots of love and (gentle) hugs!!!
What a lovely video! So many beautiful things today (as always). I enjoyed watching while sitting in my sewing room working on my latest quilt. Wish I had the talent for hand stitching, but I'm happy to watch you and to work on my quilts! 💕
Always a joy seeing you both. One day I’ll get to the Attic. It’s so close lol everytime you hold up a wip I’m like oooh I have that and go pull it out. 😊such wonderful wips!! Every opening flower is a gotta get for me. ❤. I spend more time figuring out what I’m going to take on my trips than what I’m going to wear lol. Thanks for visiting
Thank you Patti!!!! We put more thought and time to what stitching we are taking on a retreat than we do clothing, etc. You just ave to have a good WIP with you!
Hi my 2 favourite crazy cross stitchers! 😊I’m so glad you caught up with Anna from Stitch Roadies. I love her to bits and envious so much😂! You all had a wonderful time. Thanks so much for your blog and all the wonderful memories you’ve created and cherish. It’s my dream to one day meet you all, at The Attic and Acorns and threads. Not going to happen I know, but one can dream. Bless you both for letting me into your life. ❤️❤️🇦🇺
Thank you so much!!!! I know Brenda will enjoy each stitch!!! and so will I when I get one of your sampler charts at the Attic in August! Gorgeous work!
I bought this chart this past weekend when I was at the Country Sampler retreat! I was pleasantly surprised to see it mentioned here!!! It’s so beautiful!
Thank you for pointing out the connections with stitchers of the past & present! This is what it is all about! When I sit and stitch I often remember the fun times stitching with my Mother. We listened to music, burned a candle, and "solved problems" as we stitched and chatted. Brings a smile to my heart. Happy to see you ladies this week.
When I grow up I want to be just like you two!! You owe it to yourself to consider a field trip in the month of March to In Stitches (Alexandria, VA) AND the needlework show held at Woodlawn each year during the month of March. You won’t be disappointed. Deb Houston
Thank you ladies for another beautiful floss tube. Your Bristol weekend looked loads of fun! Laura you have done loads of stitching. I’ve been faffing about and not being motivated to stitch but you have inspired me to get to it! See you both soon
You two are so inspiring and you make me laugh and chuckle. I loved the quilts. You are so fortunate. All right you goobers, enjoy your next two weeks and your special guests!! (How funny!)
I’m going to have to watch this video again. Thanks for sharing some of the information about the Bristol Samplers, the history is fascinating and the samplers are breathtaking. The retreat sounds like a bucket list adventure. The excitement you both share is so fun!
Wow what an absolute joy and delight. Your inspiration and enthusiasm has no bounds. You make my Sundays and I can’t thank you enough. Bless you both. Keep safe and well and happy stitching. Love Gail xx ❤❤
I lived the first 26 years of my life in Bristol (it’s a beautiful city by the way, if anyone gets the chance the visit they should), but I had never heard the name George Müller until I started watching your videos! I wasn’t stitching when I was living there mind you, but I spent my childhood going to museums and always thought I knew a lot about the history of where I lived. I haven’t managed to go back since I moved, but when/if I do I’m definitely going to try and go to the George Müller Museum, which I’ve just learnt exists!
Oh y’all!!! Sweet gifts and wonderfulness!! I just got back from my first retreat ever…stitchcon!! You are right. If you go alone, you leave with a dozen friends!!! I had a ball. I was overwhelmed and will never forget my stitchy friends!!!!
Wow! That was a packed full episode of pure joy! It always amazes me how much beautiful content both of you have to show! I think I need to add Fifteen Friends to my wish list. Love you guys!❤
Love ,love 😘 ve y'all!! U make my day!! FYI...I coffee an tea stain my fabric ..I do not put it in the oven ,instead I lay it bunched up on a tray an put it on my back porch to dry ..then I iron it a bit ...
Such wonderful eye candy as always. I empathize with your faffing Laura. Even though we technically don't have squirrels in New Zealand, I swear one runs through my stitchy spot at least once a week. 😂
Bristol weekend sounds phenomenal. I'm headed to summer school, and I can't wait! I'm saving my pennies to have some fun. Thanks Laura for talking about Knee High by the 4th of July. I needed a new start for my new project bag and that perfectly fit the bill. Thanks ladies as always for all the beautiful eye candy. You two are very appreciated.
You are going to Summer School!!!! How wonderful!!! We will see you there!!! I need to find my Knee High chart! It looks like a really fun stitch! See you soon Felicia!
My mom started teaching me embroidery when I was 5 or 6 years old. I remember doing cross stitch and running stitch. I can't even imagine being 4, 5, or 6 years old and doing a Bristol Sampler. Heck, I'm 63yo and wonder if I will ever be able to complete one. 😜 Love you two goobers!
Another fun filled video with my favorite ladies! Those quilts are amazing!! Each one is gorgeous and it would be hard to choose. In Stitches is my LNS! They called and said they’re all out of Lakeside now.😂 It’s such a nice shop - not very big square footage wise but chock full of goodies including needlepoint.😊
I had the chance to attend a Zoom retreat Jennifer of V & V put on featuring Claudia and I was fascinated by the history of the Bristol samplers and the orphanage. My bucket list got added to that day as I want to make the pilgrimage someday.
Great video as always. I perked right up when I heard In Stitches. I live 4 miles from the shop. So glad you had a great experience with them Laura. The ladies down there are all wonderful and so helpful.
Thoroughly enjoy the two of you and your fun together. The Coke was SO like me. I have a question about the magnification tools you use. I have a n Ott light I love bit the magnifier is the pits. I've got to get busy stitching! My vision is crap! Thsnk you for getting back to me, I appreciate it a ton. ❤
Love that you both get together and so it’s like we are visiting with you. While I’m post op it has been wonderful just to visit and enjoy how your last few weeks have been. The stitching/quilting eye candy has been wonderful. Blessings and happy stitching.
I really like all the interest in Bristol Samplers. I would commend reading the book George Muller of Bristol by Arthur T. Pierson. This book will take you into the life of George Muller and what led him and how that work was supported. In this book you will get a picture of what an amazing man he was and what an amazing work he did in Bristol. Those children though they had so little were given so much through living there.
Your flosstube was very entertaining and the patterns tempting as usual. 😊 Can you please spell the name of the Etsy shop that the woman in Iowa started? I tried raven's roost stitchery, but didn't come up with anything on Etsy. I have relatives in Iowa and I would love to purchase one of those corn project bags. Thanks.
I will pin this post to the top so Laura can see and answer.
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 Thank you.
Hi Mary Ann! Here is the link to the Etsy shop. I don't see the corn bag there, but you can message Jennifer and ask her about it. www.etsy.com/shop/RavensRoostStitchery
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 Thanks! I appreciate it.
Lovely video thank you ladies for spreading happiness ♥️
The two of you are great ! All the information and the fun . Thank You for sharing your wonderful flosstube with all of us .
Oh, those quilts!!! That is such a wonderful gift. Brenda, I loved your haul. Happy stitching, Ladies.
Thank you so very much!!!
I just love watching you girls! You're so much fun to hang out with, and your show-and-tells are dazzling 😍. The three quilts you were gifted are fantastic, and I love that American Jane fabric so, so much. ❤
Thank you so very much!!!
I want to thank you for you for such wonderful episodes and all the wonderful information that you share! I found you the beginning of 2023 and have not missed one since. Your kind words and ncouragemnt is what we all need . You inspried me to go back to cross stitch. So to start back I took a free sampler from La D Da "Free-bee Alphabet w/Hare. Recently you talkedk about personalizing samplers , and I then watch the Colorado Stitcher an all her tips, so I took a dive in and changed the Hare to a Heart and put my husband and my initials and date of our Anniversary, since we will be married for 50yrs. You both are such a treasure and help so many of us on top of all the wonderful patterns and tips that you share. Sorry I could not find a way to insure a picture. Thank you again.
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!!!! So happy that you are stitching again and it sounds like you work on wonderful projects!!!!
Had so much fun watching. Love Bristols. So much fun stitching.
Thank you Doris!!!
Your laughs are contagious and delightful!
What a wonderful video!! I haven't been stitching much lately but this has given me inspiration. I need to look into the Bristol Samplers!! I also need to look at Heartstring Sampler!
What a wonderful gift, those quilts are beautiful.
Thank you both so much for sharing your time and talents with us.
We are so excited that you are excited about stitching again!!!! Yay!!!!!!!
Another fabulous video. Thank you
Thank you so much for watching!
So much fun! Thank you for sharing! Happy Stitching!
Thank you Tami!!!
Loved hearing about Bristol and the samplers! All were so beautiful! Can’t wait to start one. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you for watching Lori!
Brenda, I LOVE the red and white drunkards path quilt on the back of your sofa! Sometime between 1980-1985, I saw the drunkards path template for the first time and absolutely loved the quilt it made! It’s a beautiful quilt!! So jealous LOL
I wonder if Brenda knows that is the name of that quilt pattern??????????? We shall see when she reads your comment Angela!!!! It is a gorgeous quilt. Love red/white quilts!
Just love your floss tubes! You bring me joy and laughter!
Thank you so much Leslie!!!
It's so nice to see you both! What a wonderful recap of the Bristol weekend! I especially love the 15 Friends sampler and will look forward to getting it. Stitchers are just so kind! Thanks as always for making me feel I had a great visit with stitchy friends! Take care and happy stitching!
Thank you so much Wanda!!!
Hi gals. I love all your stitching projects and doo-dads. Doo-dads are just as important as the necessities.
You are so correct Deborah!!!! We all must have our doo-dads!!!!
I had such a great time watching you today. I love that you had such a good time at the Bristol Sampler weekend, Brenda!! Laura and I both are jealous that we didn’t get to go with you! I wish you both a wonderful couple of weeks of stitching!! ❤️Marla
Thank you so much Marla! We all need to go next year!
Always love stitching and watching your blog. I love ever opening flower and put in a pre order at traditional stitches in beginning of march, as that was the only place i could find it. They sent it and the fabric the middle of April and I still don't have it😢. I bought all the threads. Mean which.e it available in my state in Australia. Will give it another wee, and notify the store again. Can't wait to stitch it. The kangaroos your friend sent, if you squeeze their back their arms open so you can clip it to things. I'm pretty sure. Looking forward to your next blog.🇦🇺⚘❤
Thank you so much Maureen!!!! I hope that you get your chart as soon as possible!!!!!! Thanks for the tip on the Kangaroo!
Best line ever spoken in the history of Brenda and Laura, “ Kindness keeps going and going….”
Needs to be on a billboard, sampler, and coffee mug. Thank you for sharing your kindness with the stitching community.
Thank you Roseanne!!!!! You are the Queen of Kindness!!!!! We love you!!!!
Great video, as usual. . You both are very generous in mentioning others and their creativity. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects.
Thank you so much Lisa!
Another great floss tube. I too stitched with flower thread many years ago. Curtis Boehringer designed an Angel of the Month and a Santa of the Month series using the flower thread. I have never started the Santas but I do have 10 of the 12 angels stitched and nine of them are FFO'd. I dug out my project box and am inspired to at least finish the set of angels. I love when some of the old stuff is "new" again.
Thanks girls. I love the fabrics y'all pick for your samplers.
Thank you Brenda!
Hi Brenda and Laura, very pretty stitching Laura. Brenda, that was the haul of the century of cross stitch patterns. 😮 thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching Cheryl!!
You tempted me so much, I fell down the rabbit hole! 🤣🤣 Quilts are beautiful! Keep videos coming, you two are hilarious
Thank you so much!!!
What wonderful gifts you were blessed with💗
Isn't that the truth!!!!!
Love your flosstube! I am in awe of all of the information you brought us from your retreat. I always enjoy watching you. Such a Joy! Can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks and I'll be stithing all the things! (at least in my heart)
Thank you so much Debbie!!!!! We will join you in stitching all the things (in our hearts!)
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Great video, Goobers!
The Bristol sounds amazing.
What great goodies you both received, & love how friends think of Nancy.
Marilyn
Thank you so much Marilyn!!!!
Laura, loved your HELLO at the beginning of the video, you sounded like a British lady! So fun! Brenda, you are so fortunate to have been at the Bristol weekend! Such beautiful gifts, and learning all about the samplers and stitchers who made them must have been amazing! Wow! The quilts you were gifted are just amazing! I agree, this community is beyond what anyone can believe! Stitchers are so amazing and generous! I so enjoy seeing all of the beautiful stitching you both are working on!
Thank you so much Carol!!!!! Agreed! This stitching community is just beyond amazing!!!!!
Oh my goodness those quilts are so spectacular... wonderful shared treasures!
Thank you Kathy!!!
Oh, Lou Malnati’s is THE best. Yum! Loved the Bristol recap - it was just such a fun weekend. I am working on Fifteen Friends and loving it! - Sheri
Oh!! We can't wait to see your 15 Friends Sheri!!!! Both of us enjoy your FT so much!!! and we are both looking forward to seeing you at summer school!!!!
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Omg the quilts are stunning....w ha t a talented individual....you go girl🎉💥👏
Thank you so much!!!
Brenda, I was so glad to see that you purchased the Alice Park sampler, as my name is Alice Park. I was given the chart by my local quilt shop. She could wait till I stopped by the shop to give it to me. I am luck. Sorry for the delay in commenting. I save your videos for the days that I have chemo treatment…..it makes the time go faster!
That was a wonderful gift from your quilt shop Alice!!!!! Brenda and I are sending you our best wishes for a full recovery and that your chemo treatments go quickly. Hugs!!!!
Another awesome video!! Love your shirt Laura!!
Thank you Denise!!!!
Always looking forward to watch your videos
So inspiring
Thank you Brenda and Laura
Thank you so much Sally!!!
Brenda I was so happy to hear you had met Jennifer Richardson of Violets& Verses at the Attic Bristol Sampler Event. I had the privilege of attending the Enfield NH Shaker Sampler Retreat she hosted last October with Merry Susan Schreck.
What an event they provided us…beautiful projects including a reproduction Shaker Sampler. Food prepared in the shaker style by a caterer and saturation in the Shaker history as we met in the museum. I would highly recommend their retreats and they have one this October coming up. I would love to have you visit my home territory and enjoy all Jennifer and Merry Susan have to offer.
Wowza! That sounds like it was an amazing event!!!! Brenda and I would love to find out more.....this year is already filled up for both of us but you never know about next year! Thank you Karen!
Ladies, you are such a tonic to watch. In the middle of a thunderstorm here in 🇮🇪. Loved your recap of the Bristol weekend. My husband is from further down in Somerset, he calls you my laughing women cause I always end up laughing out loud when I watch you both Will have to visit Bristol sometime we're over. Enjoyed all your stitching Laura. Hope you have a great time with your visitors. The quilts are amazing. Quilting is on my bucket list someday. Take care. Best wishes from 🇮🇪
Thank you so much Anne Marie!!! Please thank your husband for such a delightful nickname!!!! Hugs!
Just the most perfect way to spend my Sunday afternoon, stitching and watching my dear friends. I loved seeing the quilts that you were gifted as it highlights the generosity, kindness, and and heart felt goodness of our community. Thank you for all you share and give to us through your FlossTube channel. Love you both to pieces. 💕💕
Thank you dear dear friend!!!!! You are so correct! This community is so generous and good! You are a leading member of that movement!!! Sending you a big hug!
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Thanks for another beautiful video! Glad you had a wonderful time at Bristol III, Brenda. Maybe I'll leave work early next year and join everybody. :)
You definitely should Meg!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for watching.
It was great to see all your beautiful projects and amazing haul, and thank you for the great recap of your Bristol retreat. So fun!
Thank you for watching Lorraine!
Loved all the Bristol news! What a wonderful time for you Brenda. Lora so many beautiful samplers to work on no wonder you jumped from one to another…giggle. The quilts were amazing! I got so many great ideas today! I want to do a flag pillow made those little pillows. Adorable!
Thank you Patsy!!! So happy you took some inspiration from the video today!
I am continually amazed at your presence throughout our stitching community and the admiration you receive from fellow stitchers. Your stitching is beautiful, and your enabling personalities are the best. Your videos are always a joy!
Well that is the nicest compliment!!! Thank you Connie!!! We are continually amazed too! We are the luckiest stitchers in the world!
Love, love, love 🇦🇺
Thank you Judy!
Oh, my, those quilts are fabulous!! Having learned to quilt during Covid, I have a real appreciation for the work, time and love that go into quilts like those, so happy for all of you. I loved seeing everything and hearing about your adventures and happy meet-ups. Happy stitching………………….
Thank you Pam!!!!! I didn't know that you took up quilting!! How wonderful!!!!!
We are STILL smiling! The Goobers Are On The Air!! Yes, they are!! Loved the haul and all the Bristol 3 stories and WIPs and all the lovelies! I know you had a blast with the linens, Brenda, all by yourself with a fresh delivery!! Especially 56 count!! I never saw the Aztec 56 😢 You CAN do it!! Get ALL the lamps and magafiers (what my son used to call them!). I loved spending time with you last weekend - what a table of talent and love we had!! And LOTS OF LAUGHTER! Like Anna said - we all need to bring Depends next time!! ❤️ Enjoy your week!
Thank you so much Melissa!!!!! (Laura here...) We will have to have a repeat of all the fun you had at Bristol at Summer School in August!!!!!! Looking forward to more laughing and more stashing....and more stitching!!!! Love the Goober story!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 Dee mentioned y’all again this morning! It truly is a term of endearment! He thinks y’all are a hoot and a half! And he calls me a Goober ALL the time! It’s a fun “Club”!!!!! Laughter and stitching (& maybe a bit of stashing) are definitely on the horizon for Summer School!!
Love the J Wecker Frisch designs - have never seen them before. Wonderful. Oh, My Goodness - have you seen the JWF fabric called She Who Sews Shop Signs, Spools and Vintage. Amazing. Am going to buy some Queen We'en or Old Made and make some pillows backed with raw silk in black. Thanks so much for enabling and for the person who made the mattress pillows for you.
How exciting!!!!! Yes, the JWF fabrics are always so cool!!!
Hello ladies! As always, I just loved stitching while watching your video. Such GORGEOUS projects you are working on and all the beautiful happy mail was heart-warming. OMG! Those quilts!!! I am not surprised with all the love you receive because you both are so sweet and you totally express your gratitude. I wish we were neighbors!!!!!!!!
Thank you so very much!!!! I wish all of us stitchers lived in the same town!!!
I just went to In Stitches over the past weekend. I went to see my daughter and made a B line to the store before even seeing my kid! I looked at all of the linen and even purchased the same pattern! I just love that store
Ohhhhhh!!! We are jealous Jody!!! But so happy that you got to explore In Stitches!!!!! And how cool that we got the same pattern!!
Oh my gosh you girls!! I was just laughing along!! Of course I have a few items in my “must buy” list again 🤦♀️🤦♀️ seriously you crack me up . Thanks for brightening my day❤❤❤
Thank you for watching Renee!!!!
Hey there! Thank you for the hits……about 16 orders of Lakeside are waiting for the mail man tomorrow! You rock. Ellen/In Stitches Virginia.
Oh boy!!!! Lots of happy people will be receiving those pieces!!!!!! We are always happy to shout wonderful stores like yours Ellen!!!!! Thank you for the great service!!!!!!!
Hi!! Great video!!! Laura, I had the pleasure of sitting with Andrea at Stitchcon. I couldn’t believe she just called you and you chatted with each of us at the table. A thrill for sure. Andrea gifted us pouches and some goodies too.
The history of the samplers and who stitched them I find fascinating. I am so glad you had a good time at the Bristol weekend Brenda. Laura I loved your shirt. You, goobers are so much fun! Your project bag is Dick and Jane from the old children’s books isn’t it? Lovely quilts such a nice gift.
Thank you so much Nancy!!!!!! I think the fabric is definitely reminiscent of Dick and Jane for sure!
Enjoyable show today!! I love hearing about the Bristol Orphanage. I am just fascinated with the history. I too enjoy stitching a sampler with history. Laura all of your 2 weeks of WIPS are beautiful. The quilts are such a generous gift !! Brenda and Laura it just shows how appreciated you are!! The both of you always make me laugh. May God Bless the both of you!! ❤
Thank you so very much Brenda!!!! We are sending a big hug back to you!
Laura, once again, your shirt rocks!
Thank you Kathleen!!!
Hi ladies. I just love watching you. You are a delight and you lift my spirits.
Thank you so much Mary!
LOL....I just love you two goobers!! Such wonderful stories from your Bristol weekend Brenda. As always, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful projects!! You are both such an inspiration!! I just adore you! Hugs from NE Ohio.
Thank you so much Chris!!!!!! We are sending hugs to you!
Another fabulous flosstube! 🙂 Thank you for sharing your WIPs! Your stitching is just beautiful!❤ Have a wonderful week! 🌷Happy Stitching!🪡
Thank you very kindly Cathy!!!
So good to see you. I needed this today. A descent into madness this morning. I finally figured out why I was unhappy with two of the pieces that I'm working on. I used the wrong whites. So some research later into B5200, Ecru, Blanc and 3865, I decided to re-start my Porch Scene and for the third time, I'll be restarting Dashing Through the Snow. Great video.
Ugh. Hope that your restart went well!!!!! It can be maddening!
Great Flosstube as always ladies. Brenda, I couldn’t agree with you more about retreats! I can stitch at home in my recliner anytime but I only get to see some of my stitchy friends once a year. This year I got to meet so many friends in person at Stitch Con that I’d never met in person. My heart was full when I left and I felt so blessed. When I got home I immediately wanted to sit and stitch. Hubby says “didn’t you get enough of that?” I just smiled and said “nope, I was too busy enjoying the moment”. Thanks again ladies for for your time in sharing your love of our amazing craft.
Thank you so much Linda!!! You described a stitching retreat perfectly!!!! It is a time to renew special friendships and make new friends...then when you get home you just want to stitch!!!
What a great time with you wonderful humans today! I smiled from the first minute to the last. I loved hearing about the Bristol retreat and got a little choked up thinking of the little girls stitching and personalizing their samplers. One day I will get to the Attic and hopefully a retreat there as well! So many treasures today... I love the haul and gifts. The joy it brings you always spills over to the rest of us. Thank you for the Monday pick-me-up. 🌹🌹🌹
Thank you so much Katherine!!! I hope we are at the Attic too when you get there!!!! It is a must visit shop!!
Hi Brenda & Laura
Love all of your WIPS - they are just beautiful. The Fabrics and the Threads are just gorgeous.
I haven’t been stitching much - I have something wrong with my Left Shoulder and I am a Lefty 100%. I go see the Orthopedic Surgeon on Tuesday. Please keep me in your Prayers.
Brenda - I am so glad that you got to go to the Retreat - Good for you and I am so glad that you had tons of fun and enjoyed yourself.
Take Care & Happy Stitching
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Linda!!! We are sending all good wishes for an answer to your left shoulder pain so that you can stitch again. We understand how difficult that would be! Sending lots of love and (gentle) hugs!!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 - Thank You So Very Much - Love you two ❤️🤗🙏🧵🪡🧵❤️
Hi Brenda and Laura, I enjoy all your videos and can hardly wait each week to see the new one when it gets posted!
Thank you Sharon!!!!! We are planning one for this coming Sunday!
I love that everyone remembers your Mom. Those quilts are beautiful.
It really touches my heart so much. Thank you Jerana!
I luv you two! Brenda, I'm glad you had a great trip and I loved seeing Laura's WIP's. Beautiful. Have fun with your special guests.
Thank you very much Lori!!!
What a lovely video! So many beautiful things today (as always). I enjoyed watching while sitting in my sewing room working on my latest quilt. Wish I had the talent for hand stitching, but I'm happy to watch you and to work on my quilts! 💕
Thank you so much Pam!!!!!! I bet your quilts are beautiful!!!!
Loved the shares from Bristol weekend.. Claudia is amazingly connected to these precious girls…
Loved it all ….
Who doesn’t love Wooda ♥️🤗
Thank you Sharon!!!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410
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Always a joy seeing you both. One day I’ll get to the Attic. It’s so close lol everytime you hold up a wip I’m like oooh I have that and go pull it out. 😊such wonderful wips!! Every opening flower is a gotta get for me. ❤. I spend more time figuring out what I’m going to take on my trips than what I’m going to wear lol. Thanks for visiting
Thank you Patti!!!! We put more thought and time to what stitching we are taking on a retreat than we do clothing, etc. You just ave to have a good WIP with you!
Hi my 2 favourite crazy cross stitchers! 😊I’m so glad you caught up with Anna from Stitch Roadies. I love her to bits and envious so much😂! You all had a wonderful time. Thanks so much for your blog and all the wonderful memories you’ve created and cherish. It’s my dream to one day meet you all, at The Attic and Acorns and threads. Not going to happen I know, but one can dream. Bless you both for letting me into your life. ❤️❤️🇦🇺
Thank you so very much for your beautiful comments! We can also dream about meeting you in Australia!!!! Never say never!
It was such a fabulous retreat! Thanks for bringing back lots of beautiful memories!
I know you both had fun fun fun at Bristol III Kim!!!!!! See you at Summer School!!!
Thanks so much for the mention! It was so nice to see you at Bristol lll. I hope you enjoy every stitch!💜💜💜
Thank you so much!!!! I know Brenda will enjoy each stitch!!! and so will I when I get one of your sampler charts at the Attic in August! Gorgeous work!
I bought this chart this past weekend when I was at the Country Sampler retreat! I was pleasantly surprised to see it mentioned here!!! It’s so beautiful!
Thanks for another fun visit. Loved hearing about the retreat. I’m always amazed at seeing the paper samplers that have survived so long.
Thank you Kathy!!!! That was some durable paper that was used!!
I just love watching you "goobers". I even got some ironing done while watching this episode. Best wishes for a happy 4th and more happy starts.
Thank you Christy!!!! Glad you got some ironing done!!!!! It helps to have stitch talk on when you are doing that task!
Thank you for pointing out the connections with stitchers of the past & present! This is what it is all about! When I sit and stitch I often remember the fun times stitching with my Mother. We listened to music, burned a candle, and "solved problems" as we stitched and chatted. Brings a smile to my heart. Happy to see you ladies this week.
What wonderful memories Cathy!!!!!!!
When I grow up I want to be just like you two!!
You owe it to yourself to consider a field trip in the month of March to In Stitches (Alexandria, VA) AND the needlework show held at Woodlawn each year during the month of March. You won’t be disappointed.
Deb Houston
Well that is a great idea Deb!!!!! Will definitely have to put that idea into the mix!
Thank you ladies for another beautiful floss tube. Your Bristol weekend looked loads of fun! Laura you have done loads of stitching. I’ve been faffing about and not being motivated to stitch but you have inspired me to get to it! See you both soon
Thank you for watching Maria!!! So glad you want to stitch now!!!
You two are so inspiring and you make me laugh and chuckle. I loved the quilts. You are so fortunate.
All right you goobers, enjoy your next two weeks and your special guests!! (How funny!)
Thank you so much Virgnia!!!!!!! We are lucky goobers that is for sure!
I’m going to have to watch this video again. Thanks for sharing some of the information about the Bristol Samplers, the history is fascinating and the samplers are breathtaking. The retreat sounds like a bucket list adventure. The excitement you both share is so fun!
Thank you so much Sandy!!!!
beautiful quilts.
Thank you Linda!
Thank you for another lovely flosstube ❤! Greetings from Koufonissi in Greece 🇬🇷
Thank you for watching!!!! Sending greetings and a hug right back to you in Greece!
Thanks FOR ALL THE SHARING today!!! I have no words so I'll just leave it at that!!!
Thank you Lois!!!!
Wow what an absolute joy and delight. Your inspiration and enthusiasm has no bounds. You make my Sundays and I can’t thank you enough. Bless you both. Keep safe and well and happy stitching. Love Gail xx ❤❤
Thank you so very much for your lovely, positive, uplifting and enthusiastic comments Gail!
I lived the first 26 years of my life in Bristol (it’s a beautiful city by the way, if anyone gets the chance the visit they should), but I had never heard the name George Müller until I started watching your videos! I wasn’t stitching when I was living there mind you, but I spent my childhood going to museums and always thought I knew a lot about the history of where I lived. I haven’t managed to go back since I moved, but when/if I do I’m definitely going to try and go to the George Müller Museum, which I’ve just learnt exists!
That is so interesting! I hope you get back to Bristol!!!
Hi ladies........... so many goodies, as always. Glad you had a good time at the Attic, Brenda. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching Lori!!!!!
Oh y’all!!! Sweet gifts and wonderfulness!! I just got back from my first retreat ever…stitchcon!! You are right. If you go alone, you leave with a dozen friends!!! I had a ball. I was overwhelmed and will never forget my stitchy friends!!!!
So happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time at StitchCon Cathy!!!!! It is such a great retreat!!!!!!
Thank for such a wonderful and fun video. 💕
Thank you for watching Gloria!
Wow! That was a packed full episode of pure joy! It always amazes me how much beautiful content both of you have to show! I think I need to add Fifteen Friends to my wish list. Love you guys!❤
Thank you so much Cindy!!! Yes, add Fifteen Friends to your list! It is amazing!
Love ,love 😘 ve y'all!! U make my day!! FYI...I coffee an tea stain my fabric ..I do not put it in the oven ,instead I lay it bunched up on a tray an put it on my back porch to dry ..then I iron it a bit ...
I bet it is gorgeous Joy!!!!!!
Such wonderful eye candy as always. I empathize with your faffing Laura. Even though we technically don't have squirrels in New Zealand, I swear one runs through my stitchy spot at least once a week. 😂
Squirrels are running amok everywhere Melissa!!!!!
Bristol weekend sounds phenomenal. I'm headed to summer school, and I can't wait! I'm saving my pennies to have some fun. Thanks Laura for talking about Knee High by the 4th of July. I needed a new start for my new project bag and that perfectly fit the bill. Thanks ladies as always for all the beautiful eye candy. You two are very appreciated.
You are going to Summer School!!!! How wonderful!!! We will see you there!!! I need to find my Knee High chart! It looks like a really fun stitch! See you soon Felicia!
Ladies what an enjoyment you are. My bucket list would be to spend a day with you. I wish for my 60th next month ....a girl can still wish.🙃🙄
Awwww....that is so sweet! Happy Birthday next month!!!
My mom started teaching me embroidery when I was 5 or 6 years old. I remember doing cross stitch and running stitch. I can't even imagine being 4, 5, or 6 years old and doing a Bristol Sampler. Heck, I'm 63yo and wonder if I will ever be able to complete one. 😜 Love you two goobers!
Thank you Kim!!!! Agree with you about the part about being in our 60's and wondering if we can finish a Bristol sampler!
Another fun filled video with my favorite ladies! Those quilts are amazing!! Each one is gorgeous and it would be hard to choose. In Stitches is my LNS! They called and said they’re all out of Lakeside now.😂 It’s such a nice shop - not very big square footage wise but chock full of goodies including needlepoint.😊
Thank you Stephanie!!!!!! You are lucky to have such a great LNS!!!!!
I had the chance to attend a Zoom retreat Jennifer of V & V put on featuring Claudia and I was fascinated by the history of the Bristol samplers and the orphanage. My bucket list got added to that day as I want to make the pilgrimage someday.
It would be a wonderful pilgrimage to make for sure.
Wow! All the samplers! All the haul! What a great time you had at The Attic.
Thank you Patty!
Another great video!!! Thx!!
Thank you Connie!!!
In Stiches is my LNS! They are wonderful!! ❤
Lucky you Christina!!!!! It seems like a really great LNS!
Great video as always. I perked right up when I heard In Stitches. I live 4 miles from the shop. So glad you had a great experience with them Laura. The ladies down there are all wonderful and so helpful.
Well you are a lucky stitcher to live 4 miles from In Stitches! You could walk there in an emergency!!!!!!! What a wonderful shop!
Thoroughly enjoy the two of you and your fun together. The Coke was SO like me. I have a question about the magnification tools you use. I have a n Ott light I love bit the magnifier is the pits. I've got to get busy stitching! My vision is crap! Thsnk you for getting back to me, I appreciate it a ton. ❤
Thank you Janet!!!! I recommend a magnification light by Daylight. Have had mine for a long time and love it.
Thank you for another fun filled video! Love you gals!
Thank you so much Karen!
Love that you both get together and so it’s like we are visiting with you. While I’m post op it has been wonderful just to visit and enjoy how your last few weeks have been. The stitching/quilting eye candy has been wonderful. Blessings and happy stitching.
Thank you Clare!!!!! Hope your recovery is speedy and that you are back to 100% soon!
Thanks for sharing all of your good finds today. 😊
Thank you for watching Peg!
I really like all the interest in Bristol Samplers. I would commend reading the book George Muller of Bristol by Arthur T. Pierson. This book will take you into the life of George Muller and what led him and how that work was supported. In this book you will get a picture of what an amazing man he was and what an amazing work he did in Bristol. Those children though they had so little were given so much through living there.
Thank you for that great recommendation Christine!