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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • I show all the projects I have worked on since my last video, and talk about the new Stitch-a-Long I am starting from Historical Sampler Company.
    My email: Adnerbyak@gmail.com
    October to October SAL. A few of my local and friends and I always start a SAL at StitchWest in October. Beginning Oct 2023 we will be stitching "Au fil des Nichoirs" by Jardin Prive. #BirdhouseSAL, #OctToOctSAL. The SAL leader will be Colette Kingsley: @colettestitcher, @highwaystitcher. Beginning Oct 2024 we will be starting "matter in hand" by Jeanette Douglas.
    **Names of pieces on Wall Behind me is upcoming
    New Stitch-A-Long:
    --Happy Halloween SAL by Historical Sampler Company (HistoricalSamplerCompany.co.uk). Begins on July 8, 4 parts, will be released by email every two weeks.
    WIPs (Works in Progress):
    --Window Seat, Letistitch Kit. 2 over 2 on 32ct white evenweave, using the kit flosses.
    --"Honey Bees Collection". Primrose Cottage. 2 over 2 on 25 ct white evenweave, called for DMC.
    --"Fabulous Houses SAL" by Cottage Garden Samplings. 1 over 2 on 46ct "Prehistoric" by Fox & Rabbit, called for threads. Changed the 3865 to Blanc on all sections.
    --"Halloween Sampler" by Teresa Kogut. 1 over 2 on 46ct "Dark Mountain" by XJU, called for threads.
    --"Spring Creek Fever" Elsa Williams Kit. 1 over 2 on 40ct "All The Things" by Mystic, kit threads.
    --Stitching Summer by Twin Peak Primitives. 1 over 2 on 46 “Flan” by BeStitchMe. Called for DMC.
    --"Kingdom of Books" by Andrianna (kit). 2 over 1 on 18ct caramel creme aida using the kit floss.

Komentáře • 187

  • @ModCrossPatterns
    @ModCrossPatterns Před 28 dny

    I’m in awe of the Cottage Garden houses all on one piece 😍 And so many are done!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You, they are certainly keeping me busy trying to stay caught up!! LOL

  • @stitch_by_oliik_21
    @stitch_by_oliik_21 Před 17 dny +1

    Здравствуйте! У вас очень красивые работы! Вышивки на стене просто потрясающие! Приятно увидеть российского производителя ❤

  • @keithwhisler1080
    @keithwhisler1080 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Brenda, I just love your Kingdom of Book stitch…it’s amazing! I see you have your SamSarah perpetual calendar behind you, I have all the pieces and parts to complete it, I am so sad that they retired since there were so many of their patterns I wanted, but I am so happy for them. Congratulations on your retirement…you’ll love it! Thanks for sharing your stitching with us, everything is beautiful! Terri Whisler

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Teri! So glad you have the calendar charts, that one was so fun to stitch.

  • @dianeruno4942
    @dianeruno4942 Před měsícem

    Your kingdom of books is amazing Brenda- such beautiful colors! just love all your pieces

  • @jackietrembley9827
    @jackietrembley9827 Před měsícem

    Hi Brenda! It’s always fun to see what you’ve been working on and the more frequent videos is just fine with me! I look forward to hearing about your plans for stitching during the Olympics.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Jackie! I just uploaded that video. So excited for Olympics stitching!!

  • @scottydog6539
    @scottydog6539 Před 20 dny

    The ocean wave piece does look like a watercolor. Retirement must be wonderful. More stitching time.
    You do beautiful stitching.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 19 dny

      Thank You!! Yes, I am soooo enjoying retirement time :)

  • @kathy1896
    @kathy1896 Před měsícem

    The houses piece is gorgeous! I love the green door. on the hobbit house... great decision! There is so much detail in each pattern!

  • @joyceclowser3371
    @joyceclowser3371 Před měsícem

    Your stitching is utterly fantastic! I am going to stitch the Gnome Olympics also! Happy stitching!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Yay! I am going to start mine tonight I think, since I am watching the soccer and rugby opening matches today :)

  • @alexandragiangreco7370
    @alexandragiangreco7370 Před 24 dny +1

    i always love your videos and your cross stitch projects so much. thank you always for sharing everything with us and for beeing such a beautiful flosstuber, sending much love from Switzerland❤️🇨🇭

  • @stephanieb7800
    @stephanieb7800 Před měsícem

    Your Kingdom of Books is stunning! I enjoy seeing all of your projects. ❤

  • @luzmariapelayovisuara22
    @luzmariapelayovisuara22 Před měsícem

    Es un placer ver tus bordados,son preciosos. Gracias por tú tiempo. Un beso desde España 😘

  • @lorettahenderson8979
    @lorettahenderson8979 Před měsícem

    Brenda...congratulations on your retirement...love everything you shared...your stitching is lovely...best wishes ❤❤

  • @staceyrothchild3450
    @staceyrothchild3450 Před měsícem

    So glad you are enjoying your retirement! It's really fun watching your stitching progress quicker now. Kingdom of books is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to see it complete at the end of the year. I went to check out the halloween stitch along and their website was down so I'll check again tomorrow. I love good halloween stitching any time of year! It was funny that you mentioned.You're stitching wall behind you as I was going to leave a comment and ask if you could go over what is hanging there as I really enjoyed the last one you did and got some great pattern inspiration.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Stacey! So glad you like the Halloween SAL as well :) I have been enjoying it :)

  • @Love2boogie
    @Love2boogie Před měsícem

    The kingdom books colors are amazing! ❤ I started this years ago (enabled by you I am sure!😂) but somehow got myself caught in thinking it was complicated when I started the first book. I think I will chart the book names to be books that have meant something to me over the years.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You!!! I think that is a great idea!!! Isn't is crazy how we overthink things sometimes and make it hard to work on? That has happened to me as well.

  • @hildachairez-perez2351
    @hildachairez-perez2351 Před měsícem

    The book is amazing!!! Great job! It looks so beautiful!

  • @SukiScrappinfox
    @SukiScrappinfox Před měsícem

    Nice meeting you at StitchCon! 🌞🌞🌞

  • @judystone3645
    @judystone3645 Před měsícem

    Summer is rolling along so fast! I am loving the progress you are making on your wips. I'm doing Christmas 🎄 in July and a challenge for Tour de France in a FB group. I don't know what I'll be doing for the Olympics yet. Love the Sunflower on 46 ct. Your wall is beautiful with the pieces you've put up. Happy stitching!❤

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank You Judy! Your plans sound so fun!!! I think I am going to do Tour de France challenge next year :)

  • @aadams8383
    @aadams8383 Před měsícem

    I finally broke and ordered kingdom of books. We lived in the Netherlands and I live reading - seems like a perfectly good reason to add another kit to my collection

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      I totally agree! How could you live in the Netherlands, and love reading, and not own that pattern!!! LOL.

  • @karinmonnich3310
    @karinmonnich3310 Před měsícem

    Love your progress on your wips. The kingdom of books looks amazing. I have the pattern, but haven't started it yet. Happy stitching!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Karin!! It has been a fun project to work on :)

  • @susanradford9503
    @susanradford9503 Před měsícem

    Thank you for a great update Brenda. Your stitching is beautiful.

  • @Melinda91133
    @Melinda91133 Před měsícem

    I have to do the hobbit house. I am reading these books to my youngest son now. I have read the books since I was 16 about every year. Congratulations on retirement. It was nice to see you again as always.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Yep, it sounds like that is a must-do pattern for you! How fun to read them to your son :)

  • @melbaburwell6264
    @melbaburwell6264 Před měsícem

    I truly think that you're an amazing stitcher. Your channel name is befitting you. Handwork Maniac 😁🤗 I always look forward to seeing you. Congratulations on enjoying your retirement! 😊🎉

  • @lindameeks5228
    @lindameeks5228 Před měsícem

    So wonderful to see you and all of your beautiful stitching. The kingdom of books is amazing, colors are so spit on for dimension , love it. Im blown away by all you do and its just so petfect, eclectic, fun, happy and brings all of us great joy.

  • @bethriggenbach1853
    @bethriggenbach1853 Před měsícem

    I just got caught up on Bird Houses! I also ordered floss for Matter in Hand, I already had the pattern. ❤

  • @cathybehle-ernst5796
    @cathybehle-ernst5796 Před měsícem

    Thank you, Brenda, for another great flosstube! Awesome, awesome projects! God bless!

  • @susanleone8986
    @susanleone8986 Před měsícem

    Your stitches are absolutely fabulous! I love seeing your enthusiasm for your retirement and all your stitches yet to come! Living your best life! I've been retired since 2020 and adore the independence and all the stitchy goodness that comes with it! Enjoy!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Susan! I am so glad you are loving retirement :)

  • @karenproctor429
    @karenproctor429 Před měsícem

    It's great to see you more often. Your older videos were so helpful to me when I began to cross stitch and I have continued to enjoy seeing all you manage to do. Have FUN!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Karen! I am so glad they were helpful :)

  • @KimberlyL1958
    @KimberlyL1958 Před měsícem

    Brenda such lovely work. I’m so happy about your retirement. 🌺🌷❤️💕

  • @stampincass
    @stampincass Před měsícem

    You are making me want to stitch Kingdom of Books!!!

  • @9001012
    @9001012 Před měsícem +1

    Always great to see what you are stitching 😊

  • @claudiamayerlileon4136
    @claudiamayerlileon4136 Před měsícem

    Brenda, Felicitaciones! Todo es súper. Maravillada de tu talento . Abrazo desde Ibague, Tolima, Colombia. ❤

  • @sueb1828
    @sueb1828 Před měsícem

    You sure have done quite a bit of stitching! Your Fabulous Houses piece is stunning. TFS.

  • @ThePajamaStitcher
    @ThePajamaStitcher Před měsícem

    Your WIPs are amazing! Every time I watch, I see something else I want to add to my collection. I've been wanting to get the Fabulous Houses collection for awhile. Maybe I'll start collecting them. I can't wait until the Olympics. I will also be starting Les Olympiades des Gnomes. I like the idea of stitching the medals won. My time is limited though so maybe I'll combine it with my Olympic SAL and do stitches per medal instead of minutes. Can't wait to hear what your Olympic plans are.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You! So glad you will be stitching the Gnome Olympics as well!! I think your plan sounds fabulous!

  • @marciaclifford7107
    @marciaclifford7107 Před měsícem +1

    Brenda - you may be watching/listening to the Olympics, BUT you are the Cross Stitch Olympics! Have fun before hand and looking forward to seeing your cheeriness in a couple of weeks.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Laughing, thank you Marcia! I am going to tell my husband that, lol.

  • @empm1330
    @empm1330 Před měsícem

    Hi Brenda I love the progress you are doing on Kingdom of books it is amazing. I also love the WIP's they all are beautiful. I always love watching your video's I have a lot on my wishlist. Hope you had a wonderful time on the 4th of July. In the meantime Happy Stitching and be safe and kind. God bless
    Pat

  • @RMCToo
    @RMCToo Před měsícem +1

    I am LOVING those books!!! So clever how you are not doing that 'unattractive' background around the edges of the books. And that Halloween Sampler....too pretty! ALL things books and SCARY🧛‍♂ 🎃👻Halloween is perfectly me! lol.
    Richard

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Richard! Halloween is not far away, grin!!!

  • @hildachairez-perez2351
    @hildachairez-perez2351 Před měsícem

    OMG the Hobbit house is amazingly beautiful!!!

  • @bobh7275
    @bobh7275 Před měsícem

    Great to see you WIP just beautiful. Your kingdom of Books is inspiring, yet it just go on to stitch list. It is beautiful! Loved the sunflowers too! Happy Retirement! You may be busier than ever but have fun. Looking forward to hearing your news and Olympics

  • @susanbooth551
    @susanbooth551 Před měsícem

    What a joy to see you so happy and enjoying retirement!! As I was watching and stitching the Crosseyed Cricket Summer…I saw it behind you and got so excited! Your books are so amazing and I love so many of your choices! I’ve got many of the house charts, but only am almost finished with the Santa one and a little on the beautiful barn! Soo look forward to seeing you more often! Hope you have a fabulous summer!!💕

  • @BuckeyeCrossStitcher
    @BuckeyeCrossStitcher Před měsícem

    Brenda, your projects are amazing! Great update! 😊

  • @lynnsteiner1580
    @lynnsteiner1580 Před měsícem

    The book stitch is fabulous, WTG!

  • @gryphonstitcher
    @gryphonstitcher Před měsícem

    Oh yay, it *is* possible to put all the Houses on one fabric, and all of yours look lovely!! That's going to be my new year's start for 2025 😊

  • @lisadolson6598
    @lisadolson6598 Před měsícem

    Eeek! You’ve gotten SOOOO much stitching done!! How fun! Love seeing all of your pretties!! Take care1

  • @allycat5820
    @allycat5820 Před měsícem

    Thank you Brenda! You made my day. I got to see your beautiful work close and for a long time. I think my favorite of all yours is the Netherlands Books. It is so colorful and bright!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You! I'm glad I remembered to hold them up long enough :)

  • @LaLaniJames
    @LaLaniJames Před měsícem

    Congratulations on your retirement! Going to Stitchcon must've been the perfect way to start. I am captivated by your Books stitch piece. The colors are so rich and they give so much dimension. I just stare every time you show it. Love to see all of your projects and progress on each one.😊

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You LaLani! That piece is fun to see grow :)

  • @mrsbobbinlacer
    @mrsbobbinlacer Před měsícem

    Thank you for the video. Now that you are retired, you can help me see all of the pieces I want to stitch someday. It is good I have self-control, 😊or I would never get any cross stitch done because I would be buying all of what you have done. I sure love your taste in projects. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      LOL, I feel the same way when I watch Flosstube! Thank You :)

  • @craftyv3750
    @craftyv3750 Před měsícem

    Hi Brenda. I love your enthusiasm when u show your projects. Sounds like you started your retirement with a bang. Thanks for sharing.

  • @gingermccafferty9572
    @gingermccafferty9572 Před měsícem

    Thanks Brenda! So fun to catch up with you. You do amazing. Somedays I feel like it takes me 30 min just to get started lol - I’m impressed with your discipline. I can’t seem to put down a project to go to bed even. 😂

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      LOL, I know what you mean! My husband argues with me sometimes about whether it is bedtime or not :)

  • @HerrLynn
    @HerrLynn Před měsícem

    Hi Brenda! Love, love, love all the projects! I loved the Halloween SAL, and ordered it immediately. Today is Sunday and it starts tomorrow, but I will only be a few days late getting started. I am excited! Thank you for all the inspiration, I love watching you and I talk to you like you are in the room! LOL!🥰

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank You!!! So glad you like it too! And yes, a few days late is easy to catch up on :) And I love that you talk to me like I am there, I do that too when I watch Flosstube :)

  • @louannanderson3844
    @louannanderson3844 Před měsícem

    Hi Brenda! Happy retirement!❤❤🎉🎉

  • @joannamoody
    @joannamoody Před měsícem

    Love your “…By the Sea” purchases! Definitely adding those to the wishlist. 😊

  • @kima9181
    @kima9181 Před měsícem

    Congrats on retiring!!!!!!!

  • @LidiasLeisurelyStitching
    @LidiasLeisurelyStitching Před měsícem

    Hi Brenda! Kingdom of books is looking fabulous! Enjoy your retirement stitching 💜

  • @lisablatt7287
    @lisablatt7287 Před měsícem

    I hope you are having a wonderful summer, your stitching is beautiful and I love all of your needle minders.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Lisa! I do seem to have quite a collection of needleminders, lol. But I love them all!!

  • @solarwinds-
    @solarwinds- Před měsícem

    Isn't it great to not ever have to go to work ever again? Oh, I'm there with you girl. I love love love it. It's like standing at the entrance of an amusement park and all the rides are free.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Best description ever!!!!!

    • @solarwinds-
      @solarwinds- Před 23 dny

      @@Handworkmaniac I got it from Stephen King. I can't take credit for it. LOL! Enjoy that permanent vacation, Lady!

  • @debrachewning1311
    @debrachewning1311 Před měsícem

    I love that Kingdom of Books and all of the bee patterns! Looking forward to your finish of the books.

  • @robynt1673
    @robynt1673 Před měsícem

    So excited I found you!

  • @ChristyHunter
    @ChristyHunter Před měsícem

    So glad to see you had another video posted. You got quite a bit of stitching done! I am stitching on the birdhouse SAL as I watch. I'm actually keeping up with it. It's hard to believe there are only 2 birdhouses left after this month! Keep enjoying your summer and Bear Lake.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank You Christy! Yes, I was thinking the same thing, only two more houses! Congrats on keeping up!

  • @divinecriationranch840
    @divinecriationranch840 Před měsícem

    Oh, Brenda, the Kingdom of books is absolutely stunning!

  • @lindaskinner5887
    @lindaskinner5887 Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching. Congratulations on your retirement.

  • @mariagrants80
    @mariagrants80 Před 19 dny

    Здравствуйте. Кака приятно видеть на Вашем канале русские наборы. Успехов в крестиках.

  • @emngracie
    @emngracie Před měsícem

    You inspired this librarian to start Kingdom of Books about 1.5 years ago. Mine is on 32 ct Heritage Linen, 1 over 1. Now that I see yours, I am regretting using only 1 strand. C’est la Vie.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      I am sure yours is just stunning! And what a wonderful piece for a librarian :)

  • @lynncordova8169
    @lynncordova8169 Před měsícem

    Great to see you so soon with your lovely projects.

  • @margaretbaker623
    @margaretbaker623 Před měsícem

    Hi Brenda. Thank you for the video. It's great to see you so relaxed and happy! You've done so much stitching! ⚘️

  • @jenniebest5354
    @jenniebest5354 Před měsícem

    Your book piece is gorgeous! I also love the river piece you are doing for the frame your dad made. That Olympic piece is so adorable!

  • @sharonwurm4382
    @sharonwurm4382 Před měsícem

    So great to see you my friend! I can tell you are loving retirement. Kingdom of books looks amazing! For the Halloween Sampler, maybe you could just put a star to the left of the H? I’m glad you’re doing the Historical Sampler SAL, because I was strong and didn’t order it - and now I can live vicariously through your stitching! Thanks for sharing your stitching and be well!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      LOL, you are cracking me up! So glad you were strong and didn't order it, lol! Great idea for the Halloween sampler!

  • @lorielle1395
    @lorielle1395 Před měsícem

    Congratulations on your retirement! I highly recommend it….❤ Thanks for an update video! Lori

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank You Lori! So glad you are enjoying retirement as well :)

  • @solarwinds-
    @solarwinds- Před měsícem

    If it's not too late, on the Hobbit house, add a sign that says "Party Business Only", if you can fit it in.

  • @christinesouthard2350
    @christinesouthard2350 Před měsícem

    Thank you for your video. Your Kingdom of books is looking so good! I can see the end! I really like that Letistitch piece. I had a comedy of errors getting my Jardin Prive piece. I didn't know if the place I bought it from ships by Post Office, or UPS. I didn't want UPS to leave it at my front door if that was the shipper, so I had it sent to my work. Found out later it was shipped by the Post office, but they tried when we were closed. It went back to a different facility and just sat there. The tracking kept saying for a week that it was at the facility, but it wasn't moving. A week later I got a notice that they were returning it because the address didn't exist. Shipper made a mistake on the address, they reversed the numbers. About 2 hours later our awesome mailman walked in with it. He knew I was expecting a package and grabbed it. Somehow it went to the right facility finally, but their tracking said it was returned to the shipper. Anyway, I am alll kitted up and ready to go! Take care and happy stitching!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      wow, what a story! So glad you finally got it!!!! And what a great mailman!!!

  • @dianemanion7200
    @dianemanion7200 Před měsícem

    Just love watching your progress on the book picture!

  • @karenennis7890
    @karenennis7890 Před měsícem

    Stop everything I'm doing to watch Brenda!!!!❤❤❤

  • @kathelyndsley6711
    @kathelyndsley6711 Před měsícem

    Brenda, retirement is special fun and we need to keep busy! Enjoyed your projects and excitement for the Olympics! Can't wait to see your selections!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Kathe! And yes, we need to keep busy! :)

  • @deehansen5490
    @deehansen5490 Před měsícem

    Wow! You are keeping up with your sals great! Glad to see you are enjoying retirement! Do you recommend any good videos on parking when stitching a full coverage? There are several out there but thought maybe you had a favorite one! See you next time!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Hi Dee! I don't have a favorite parking video, but I know there are so many good ones out there.

  • @theresamcrae5427
    @theresamcrae5427 Před měsícem

    I have that Summer piece hanging in my front hall. I have also finished Spring, Autumn, Winter and Christmas. Easter is in the queue. I am ready for every season!!

  • @cfish2100
    @cfish2100 Před měsícem

    I love Kingdom of Books! All your work is beautiful.

  • @TheStitchingOwl
    @TheStitchingOwl Před měsícem

    Hello fellow retiree…I am actually on vacation…first time in decades that I am not teaching summer school. What do you do with the Aida cloth you don’t use? I am fortunate that my daughter stitches 14 count and does not mind it being stiff. I will be joining you for Olympic fun Brenda. Thank you for being you.🦉🧵🏖️

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank You!!!! And I am soooooooo happy you are enjoying a summer without summer school!!!!!!!!!! Woooohooo! I keep the aida fabric I don't use from kits to use for other projects. Or sometimes I share it with my daughters and daughter-in-law. And my granddaughter is learning to stitch :) Yay for the Olympics!!!! So glad you will be joining me in the fun :)

  • @pamlacey136
    @pamlacey136 Před měsícem

    Such fun projects!

  • @kellycooper6641
    @kellycooper6641 Před měsícem

    Yay, you're back. ❤

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Kelly, glad someone is happy to see me :)

  • @juliannekarman1524
    @juliannekarman1524 Před měsícem

    I love your kingdom of knowledge project… it’s beautiful
    I just bought that chart - at tips?!!
    Also can you send me the names of the books?!! It’s OK if they are in Dutch … my boyfriend is Dutch and can translate.
    I love that piece!!!
    Love your FlossTubes

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Julianne! I would be happy to share the names of the books. Just send me an email at AdnerbYakJ@gmail.com and I will send it to you :) How cool that your boyfriend is Dutch!!

  • @ericaber9083
    @ericaber9083 Před měsícem

    Just wanted to let you know that you are a bad influence 🤣 Because of some of the great videos you’ve shared I decided that I needed to make the leap and try scroll frames - I went with Artisan as you recommended and because I absolutely love the Elan stand I’ve had for 3-4 years. Now I am debating the floor stand based on your review and also because they are semi-retiring and won’t be offering floor stands after this month. I’ve never really even wanted a floor stand but “what if?!?” Lol! Also considering ordering some spare parts and probably more frames (once I see if I even like the deluxe set and extra side bars I just bought…) because once they fully retire I worry I will need something. Thanks for the help! Sweet Summertime looks great, I’m going to be popping mine in a frame this week, along with some cute finishing pieces from Paisley & Polka Dots, and finally start on Watermelon Crawl - the backstitches on SS really do make the piece! Happy Stitching 😊

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank You Erica! So sorry I am such a bad influence, lol!!!! And I know what you mean, what if???? :)

  • @beckyfarion6193
    @beckyfarion6193 Před měsícem

    So good to see you back, as always!!! I have all four of the Seasons by the Sea with all the thread packs as well!! Do you want to do assignment stitching with me? Or a SAL? My only problem is that they are all in my Florida house and I won’t be there until November 1st! Let me know your thoughts. Thank you for another great flosstube!

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Hi Becky! Yes, we should definitely do a SAL/assignment!!!!!!!!!!! I can totally wait until November to start, maybe we could start with the Winter one :) Let me know what you think. You can email me at AdnerbYakJ@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram :)

  • @vesna7166
    @vesna7166 Před 17 dny

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @grandmaB1948
    @grandmaB1948 Před měsícem

    When you do a half cross on a piece that is mostly full crosses, which direction do you make that single stitch? Is it done like a normal lower stitch or do you copy the direction of the top thread in a full cross?

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Hello! I have done it both ways and like it fine either way. Most people say you should do it the same as the top thread in the full crosses, so they all match :)

  • @kayinthecave
    @kayinthecave Před měsícem

    💜💜💜

  • @barbarabell6527
    @barbarabell6527 Před měsícem

    Brenda thanks for sharing your projects!❤Do you have a plan each day on what & how long you stitch? I am trying to come up with one but so far not been successful 😂! Have a great 2 wks.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Hi Barbara! I do make plans, but usually only loosely follow them. I try really hard to keep up with my monthly goals, but my weekly goals and plans quite often get changed, lol! I keep trying different things to see what I like and what works best for me :)

  • @user-gn8vx4ps5n
    @user-gn8vx4ps5n Před měsícem

    In flosstube #129 you showed your Four Seasons project, which had 3 bobbins with a bunch of threads attached. Or that’s what it looked like to me. What is the purpose of stitching like that and what is it called? Thanks.

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Hello! That is called the "parking method". You choose a color and stitch all the stitches that are that color in a certain area and then you "park" the thread in the next place it will be used. When you are done filling in the first area, you move to the next area and pick up each "parked thread" and continue stitching with them one at a time. I only use that method when I am stitching a complicated full coverage piece with 87 different colors, such as Heaven and Earth Designs pieces. If you search CZcams for "cross stitch parking method" you will find many different videos that explain it.

    • @user-gn8vx4ps5n
      @user-gn8vx4ps5n Před 24 dny

      @@Handworkmaniac Thank you! Now that I know what it’s called I’ll look for videos on it.

  • @juliedyson3383
    @juliedyson3383 Před měsícem

    I love your hobbit house, but where is the brass door knob in the center? Love your projects, and looking forward to your "wall video."

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny

      Thank You Julie! I know!!! I am contemplating sewing a gold bead to the middle of the door when it is all done :)

    • @juliedyson3383
      @juliedyson3383 Před 24 dny

      @@Handworkmaniac That would be perfect, Bilbo would approve the shine!

  • @lindaasselin9476
    @lindaasselin9476 Před měsícem

    😍 👏👏👏👏

  • @quinellleftwich1781
    @quinellleftwich1781 Před měsícem

    Your work is so beautiful. I was wondering how do you see the holes on the fabric that is 46 count? I having trouble with 36 count. I have only gotten to do a project on 28 count and thats a wip because I cant work on it but so long. Just wondering how you do it?

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank You! I have contacts that correct my vision to 20/20. I am 59 so I have one contact that sees near and one contact that sees far. So I don't need reading glasses to read. But I do use reading glasses when I am stitching for magnification. I use 3.5 reading glasses when stitching to magnify the stitches. If I take my contacts out and am wearing glasses instead, then I have to wear the reading glasses on top of my regular glasses to see the stitching. I hope that made sense :)

    • @quinellleftwich1781
      @quinellleftwich1781 Před 24 dny

      @@Handworkmaniac it made perfect sense. Thanks for answering.

  • @nerdystitcher
    @nerdystitcher Před měsícem

    Hello!

  • @noufgazi4900
    @noufgazi4900 Před měsícem

    How many hours or days does it take to stitch half a book?

    • @Handworkmaniac
      @Handworkmaniac  Před 24 dny +1

      Wow, that is a good question. I would guess it takes me about 8-12 hours total to stitch half a book.

    • @noufgazi4900
      @noufgazi4900 Před 22 dny

      @@Handworkmaniac thank you

  • @stitchingsunshinerae
    @stitchingsunshinerae Před měsícem

    Hello, Friend!!!!