I'm still on video #90, so I haven't seen this one yet. I just wanted to jump in and say that I had never done a reproduction sampler. I never really had any interest in stitching them. Until I started watching your flosstube. You have inspired me to do a reproduction sampler. I started (barely though) Fiona Rutherford from The Wishing Thorn. Thank you for the inspiration.
This makes us so excited! Thrilled!!!!! So happy that you want to stitch a sampler. Fiona Rutherford is a perfect sampler too!!!!! Pinning this comment so that we can always remember this moment. Thank you!
Your comment about loving being home warmed my heart because to me there is nothing better! Since retiring and my hubby passing away, I’ve become a real homebody and love it!
If Mike doesn’t think you’re funny, he’s crazy! The endorphins flowed as I laughed and smiled through your podcast! You are both such treasures 🥰 Thank you for the gift of joy you give us!
Thank you Bernice!!!! Mike just wants us to be more "jokey" sometimes, but I tell him that people like us just the way we are. But don't be concerned, he is a very good egg who fully supports our floss tube.
That was the quickest two hours I've spent in a long time. I laughed, smiled until my jaws hurt & had tears in my eyes a few times. Absolutely loved watching you, hearing about your travels, seeing your stitching, enjoying your friendship that you share with us all so willingly. I live being part of this community. Take care, best wishes from 🇮🇪
Thank you for your kindness regarding my presentation on Irish Samplers and for mentioning the Sampler school workshop at Hobbyhouse! You two are the best love you both!❤☘️
Just finished watching, and wanted to say thank you for the mention. Thank you so much for reaching out to me there in the room as well. The Sampler Symposium was my first-ever retreat, and I was much overtaken by everything and everyone. I am genuinely touched that I was accepted and loved in that room during the Show & Share. Very healing and very grateful for you and Laura.
That Michigan game just about knocked my socks off!! I kept saying to my husband-- just imagine how Brenda is cheering and feeling so happy! Glad to see both of you back, I have missed your smiling faces.
So glad you ladies are back. Laura!! WOW! I’m drinking a Diet Coke in your honor of all your finishes. Now I’m going to organize my WIPS the same way. Samantha is a good Flosstube person to watch. Hope both of you have a fabulous New Year, full of awesome stitching. From-The Tab shirt woman who met you Hobby House Needlearts. ❤❤
Glad you are back! Brenda, it was so good to meet you at The Attic. I'm the one from Michigan. Hopefully some day I will meet Laura, too. It was an honor to meet you and to go to The Attic. Two things marked off of my Stitchy Bucket List. :)
So much fun! Glad to see you back again. I’m a home bird too Brenda. No matter how good some place is, I just want to go home ☺️ Happy 2024 to you both.
First time here for me…love it! You guys have such a great friendship and fun together. Amazed at how much stitching is going on. But then, I’m a newbie, with 1 project down and one about to start 😊
It was so lovely to see you and hear about all your lovely adventures! I took in an hour yesterday, and saved the rest for today. So glad I did! Made a promise to myself in mid-November that I would not buy anything else for a year. Sigh. Maybe I can get something for my birthday? Laura - so happy for your progress!! Wonderfully encouraging. Looking forward to seeing you in two weeks!
Glad you are back. I went it Ireland last year for 10 day and stitched 2nd day and then after that I dropped into bed when the day of touring was over. Note to self don’t bring stitching on vacation.
It was so good to have both of you back! Brenda, what exciting travels you had! Don't know how you managed to get all those goodies back home with you! Laura, you had some beautiful finishes! Can't wait to see all the things you didn't get to show today. Hope it warms up for you both soon!
It's so good to see you. I'm happy that you'll be back in 2 weeks. You were missed. What a wonderful trip Brenda. Laura, I loved your finishes and all of your Christmas patterns. Happy stitching!
I enjoyed so much all your news of trips, getting stitching projects finished, shopping hauls and those cute girl bobbin holders with Brenda and the Serial starter on them! Super cute but our Laura will be needing to change her name to Serial Finisher ha ha! Yeah for Michigan’s win and Brenda you’re such a great fan all through the season. Oh and the Rose Band Sampler pattern from The Attic is gorgeous as well as so many more new patterns you shared. I’m trying very hard to not add to my large collection of patterns but I’m sorely tempted today to buy all the pretty things😀. Enjoy your stitching time until February’s next floss tube.
I couldn't wait until tonight to watch, so I'm watching at work with the door closed. Sometimes you just gotta break the rules with Brenda and Laura!!!!
Another great floss tube! And Brenda I really want to thank you for your special comments regarding Jean and how she creates such a unique and very special place at the Attic where samplers and friendships rule. You speak for all of us!!!
OH MY Goodness Gals.....How I have missed you! I would have watched for another 2 hours!! Brenda, I know you had a fabulous vacation, but I was thrilled to see how happy you are to be HOME. I'm right there with you..there is NO place like Home (& in my stitching chair). There are so many who don't understand but then when we meet those who do, it is a beautiful gift! Laura, your new found plan for organizing/stitching/finishing is a joy to see and I hope you keep doing what you love. There is a thrill of the start, joy in the journey of stitching & such a sense of accomplishment in the Finish! Your video was chocked full of goodness, laughter, and my personal favorite...budget busting shopping! I loved every minute of it and can't wait to see you again in 2 weeks. Stay warm & stitch on!! xoxo
Happy to see you girls! Amazing stitchery! I am a homebody too… one day I needed milk for my coffee and just wanted to stay home and stitch so I used a can of whipped cream for my coffee ..😳😱.. delicious coffee and stitched all day! Lol
So good to see to both, we have a storm blowing through, but thankfully maintained power to watch to the end. A real tonic on a Sunday night, I’ve missed you both.
I want to preface this comment by saying my husband has a slight hearing loss…I was watching this video and he was watching with me. Every time you said Gumnuts my husband would chuckle. Towards the end of the video he says “what are they saying? It sounds like numbnuts “ 🤣🤣🤣 Great video and love seeing the “numbnuts” and all of your other haul. Great job on the finishes!
So nice to see you back! That was a very quick two hours, filled with lots of joy, laughter and stitchy goodness. Thanks for the fun time, and happy stitching, Arleen
Happy to see you girls back! Brenda I am a homebody too especially on this cold weather we are having. A good snow day and some stitching is my favorite day!
Lots of goodness to see today. I enjoyed seeing you again. Laura, I'm impressed with your finishes, and Brenda, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trips. Stay warm and keep stitching!
So glad to see you both this afternoon! I sat down today to attempt to put in the final over one stitches on the Scarlett House Home is where my Samplers are - I had my size 10 beading needle all ready to go -- and then Brenda said she was going to skip the over one stitches - Thank you Brenda! I made some modifications and now the little sampler is done! And Laura! Who are you? So many finishes! Wow - they are all wonderful! Thank you Brenda for describing the wonderful atmosphere at the Attic - I hope to get there some day. I look forward to seeing you in two weeks - a month was too long. Stay wam - I thought 21 degrees in Northern Virginia was bad!
Welcome back! So pleased to hear you had a great trip. Your treasures from both London and Paris will bring you so much joy. Thank you for sharing. Your stitching as always inspires me to keep stitching. Laura, I really am impressed with all your finishes.
Wow, quickest 2 hours ever! If Mike doesn't think you're funny, then he is lacking a sense of humor. You two crack me up non-stop. I love it! So many beautiful things to share. Great job on setting and achieving your goals, Laura. Great tips on the silk, Brenda. Can't wait for next time.
Souch a great 2 hours! Had to watch you in installments, but loved it. Happy birthday to both of you. Laura, you go girl! You are making so much progress. Brenda, glad you had an awesome trip. Looking forward to seeing more in 2 weeks. I too am a homebody.
You have been missed, every week I’m looking for your floss tube. Glad you have a wonderful time and Laura you did so much beautiful finishing of things you have been neglecting. Can wait to see what you do in the next 2 weeks. Happy stitching.
Me too!!Home is the best place in the world to be. Stitching on my grandson sweatshirt and watching you gals. Happy to see ya. Happy Birthday to you both and to me. 🎉
Goodness, this is great on another level, too. Laura looks a bit like my sister, who I only see every few years. It's touching to see someone who looks like her. 😊
Hi ladies. So nice to see you again. What an amazing collection from The Attic…I feel I missed out on so much…but it’s been added to the list!😂. Yet another great video. Thank you
I missed you girls!! Brenda, sounds like your trip was great! Well deserved. Laura, I cannot wait to watch you sort your WIP's. I always make sure I have paper and pen beside me when I watch you. I have to jot down projects! Thank you for making me laugh out loud!!!
Holy moly! Two hours with Brenda and Laura. Yes. I want to know what's happening with Laura too. All those finishes! Woo hoo! Brenda, I don't want to hear anymore about Michigan beating Washington. Got it? 🙂 I believe I saw a first which will probably never be repeated: Blackbird and Michigan, and Blackbird and Baby Yoda. Oh my. What is the world coming to? Oh I loved every minute! What a wonderful community! See you in two weeks! Happy Stitching!
Beautiful gifts beautiful sampler patterns! Laura, yoiur finishes are BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am going to Paris in the fall, fingers crossed I have some free time to do some crafty shopping.
So glad you're back! Those 4 weeks seemed like an eternity! When I first found you on CZcams, I went back and watched all your previous videos. You two are my favorite stitchers to watch! I have been hesitant to comment before, because Brenda - I am a very proud alumni of The Ohio State University and bleed Scarlet and Gray. BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER - I just enjoy you guys so much!! Congrats on the Natty!
I am in Arizona for the winter. I am 3 hours away from the Attic. My birthday is the end of Feb. I will be 70, my Birthday wish is to go to the Attic keeping my finger crossed Detroit won Congrats. My Packers lost as I am from Wis.
Paulette! You absolutely must go to the Attic for your birthday!!!!!!! Call ahead and set up an appointment if it is during the week. Get a hotel for yourself and shop on one day....go back to the room to rest and stitch....then go back the next day before you drive home. Hope you have a buddy that can go with you!
What a great way to spend my Sunday afternoon!! That time went by in a flash! You two are a joy and it's wonderful to laugh with you. And Laura, great finishes. Thank you for being such a warm and encouraging part of the stitching community -- we are not all the same skill level or same vein of interests, but we all love stitching, and that is what counts. Hugs to you both.
So funny… I just picked up my phone to glance at something and there were your sunny smiles!!🎉🎉🎉 I literally said “whaaaat??!!” And Laura says “guess what? We’re back” I am so happy! Yahoo now on to watch before football watching tonight :-) here we go!!…….
Loved this Floss Tube! Such great info on tons of charts, and loved all your new haul. Im on a “no buy any stitching charts” in January and can’t wait til it’s over. Sounds like the retreat was perfect! Can’t wait to see your next floss tube. ❤❤
Thank you my friends for the mention🥰 You guys were channeling your inner Liz in this one! I love all the banter! Mike would love this one because you guys brought the laughs for sure!!!! So many things added to my must buy list! Loved every minute visiting with you both😘
You are both so sweet in your expressions of love and appreciation for the stitching community. Brenda’s comment about her “samplers lasting longer because the kids won’t give them to Good Will” made me laugh! Thanks for inviting us all into your world.
There is no place like home with all our creature comforts and stitching! Thank you for sharing all those amazing samplers, can I buy some extra time! Happy stitching💚
OMG. Wowsers. This episode absolutely blew me away. How can you squeeze any more into your homes? Glad the trips were so fabulous. I would move to England in a heartbeat but.... Thanks girls.
I've missed you girls! What a great show you had today. Loved all of your stitching, patterns, threads - all of it! Thanks for the video see you in two weeks. ps happy belated birthday to both of you!
Loved your recap of Sampler Symposium Brenda. I agree that seeing the next generation empracing this craft is so heart-warming. Laura, great finishes and plans. I'm giving myself stitching assignments too but seem to overestimate what I can get done.
Thank you for your kind words Brenda and Laura ❤❤ I’m thrilled you found WIP inspiration from my 10 starts/10 middles /10 finishes idea 💡 !! I enjoyed your video and company today as usual ❤❤❤ Until next time, happy stitching !!
Another wonderful video ladies. Keep up the amazing stitching. Bob and I want to thank you so much for the shoutout. Our Etsy shop has been so very, very busy this week….ALL thanks to you Laura. We LOVE you!!
Hello my dear friends! Missed you two. Brenda, so enjoyed seeing your Europe trip. Laura you really got in the zone while Brenda was away. I just love your finishes. Those little floss winders are just adorable. They would be cute to paint up really cute too. Brenda your so right-Jean has created a desert utopia of a community of stitchers. There are no words for the joy,camaraderie, and friendships built while there. I am ready to go back! Oh, I watched Susan’s video-just wonderful. The show and tell and Aimee MCing was just a hoot. Stitch on and stay warm. Hugs, Teresa
OMG, we must be sisters from another Mother! I miss Tab, All My Children, and MOST of all Marshall Fields Dept store in downtown Chicago! Every year my mom would let us play hooky from school and go downtown to see the Christmas windows and have lunch in the Walnut Room. Those were the days!! 😊
Glad your back from your trip and love all your goodies and maybe one day I could go to a retreat and and be surrounded by by all you wonderful stitchers and see and learn so much more. I’ve been stitching about a year and haven’t done many samplers as veteran stitchers have done. I’ve finished 2 samplers and have 2 to 3 ships and a few haven’t started. Trying to buildup on my stashes and all the things that I want and would love to get. But anyways I love watching you ladies and look forward to seeing all your things. And I too follow Liz the Wandering Stitcher and love her and hope to see you Brenda on her Instagram show see ya later !!!🙂🙂🙂
Connections: Totally happy just being at home! Michigan's Success! Being with like minded stitchers who love to talk about stitching. Not other people. The joy of potential in new patterns new fabric and new stuff! Welcome home Brenda! Happy organized stitching Laura!
So good to see you, again! I haven’t managed to watch the whole thing yet, but Brenda, I gotta say I can totally relate to staying home. I want to travel the world, but at the same time I don’t like to travel and love staying home. LOL! Quite the conundrum.
Wonderful video as always! You 2 always make me laugh. It was great to meet you at the Attic and talk Scotties with you. Your description of the Symposium atmosphere and Miss Jean was wonderful. The acorn cap on the little velvet acorn is real. I picked them up when I was out walking my Scottie, Archie. I waxed them to help preserve them so that might be why it seems so hard. But, it IS real. ☺️
Thank you for the beautiful acorn Jackie!!!!!!! Thank you for including me in your gift. It is gorgeous!!!! Glad you and Brenda were able to talk Scottie dogs!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 I think all of us who were there included you in the weekend whether you were present or not! ☺️ I just started stitching again a little less than a year ago and you and Brenda have kept me company during that time. You remind me so much of a dear friend of mine who lives in Taos, NM and I always feel like she’s visiting with me when I see you. And I so enjoy the relationship that you and Brenda have. You make us all feel welcome. Please do use the needles in that needle book, they’re petite sized ones and have become my favorites! Plus, they aren’t made anymore- so just enjoy them!
@@jackieahlstrom I will be sure to use the needles Jackie. It sure was kind of you and many others to think of me. Stitchers are the nicest people. Sending you a big hug!
I’ve been checking all day every few minutes for your video!! I’ve been in withdrawals!! The Attic is on my bucket list. I have to save up to go So I can shop and shop!
The only thing better than watching this delightfully long video was meeting you in person Brenda! You were definitely a pinch me moment at the Symposium! Jean is amazing and my first retreat did not disappoint in any way. I got no stitching done but now I realize why that happens. The community and the love in the room is the reason we attend. Laura... someday I hope to meet you too!! I love all of your Christmas Ornaments and want to add one a month too! Happy stitching and stay warm and cozy~ Love you ladies!🌹🌹🌹
So happy to hear that you had a fabulous first retreat Katherine!!! We just knew you would!!!!!!!! Hope we are all 3 at a retreat together in the near future!
It was so lovely to meet you at my first ever Sampler Symposium Brenda. I love watching you and Laura. The symposium was very special as you said. From knowing no one when I walked in the door I am now part of a Whats app group of stitchy friends I met at the symposium (including the lovely Steph and Dawn) and I think we will be friends for life. Cross stitch rules!x
You ladies had me in stitches today (no pun intended). I’m a homebody and even though I love to see new places, there is definitely no place like home. Welcome back!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 haha until my husband asks who are Brenda & Laura??? lol ;) I will def be purchasing one this month, just… which one? ;)
Delighted to visit with you now you're back . Your friendship and faithful cheering on of other stitchers, designers and makers is precious gift that's so wonderful. 2 hours of smiling and laughing as I stitched along, thank you ladies. Blessings to you both from Northern Ireland xx
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I'm still on video #90, so I haven't seen this one yet. I just wanted to jump in and say that I had never done a reproduction sampler. I never really had any interest in stitching them. Until I started watching your flosstube. You have inspired me to do a reproduction sampler. I started (barely though) Fiona Rutherford from The Wishing Thorn. Thank you for the inspiration.
This makes us so excited! Thrilled!!!!! So happy that you want to stitch a sampler. Fiona Rutherford is a perfect sampler too!!!!! Pinning this comment so that we can always remember this moment. Thank you!
Your comment about loving being home warmed my heart because to me there is nothing better! Since retiring and my hubby passing away, I’ve become a real homebody and love it!
Sending you a big warm hug and our sympathy on the passing of your husband. It is good to know that you are enjoying your home and being a homebody.
If Mike doesn’t think you’re funny, he’s crazy! The endorphins flowed as I laughed and smiled through your podcast! You are both such treasures 🥰 Thank you for the gift of joy you give us!
Thank you Bernice!!!! Mike just wants us to be more "jokey" sometimes, but I tell him that people like us just the way we are. But don't be concerned, he is a very good egg who fully supports our floss tube.
That was the quickest two hours I've spent in a long time. I laughed, smiled until my jaws hurt & had tears in my eyes a few times. Absolutely loved watching you, hearing about your travels, seeing your stitching, enjoying your friendship that you share with us all so willingly. I live being part of this community. Take care, best wishes from 🇮🇪
Thank you so much Anne Marie!!!!!!! That is so so kind of you! Hugs!
Thank you for your kindness regarding my presentation on Irish Samplers and for mentioning the Sampler school workshop at Hobbyhouse! You two are the best love you both!❤☘️
We love you two tons Kathleen!!!!!!!!
Just finished watching, and wanted to say thank you for the mention. Thank you so much for reaching out to me there in the room as well. The Sampler Symposium was my first-ever retreat, and I was much overtaken by everything and everyone. I am genuinely touched that I was accepted and loved in that room during the Show & Share. Very healing and very grateful for you and Laura.
What a wonderful first retreat experience you had Dawn! So happy that you met Brenda at the Attic Retreat!!!!
That Michigan game just about knocked my socks off!! I kept saying to my husband-- just imagine how Brenda is cheering and feeling so happy! Glad to see both of you back, I have missed your smiling faces.
Thank you Karen!!!
So glad you ladies are back. Laura!! WOW! I’m drinking a Diet Coke in your honor of all your finishes. Now I’m going to organize my WIPS the same way. Samantha is a good Flosstube person to watch. Hope both of you have a fabulous New Year, full of awesome stitching. From-The Tab shirt woman who met you Hobby House Needlearts. ❤❤
Thank you Lynn!!!!! #tabstitchersunite!
Glad you are back! Brenda, it was so good to meet you at The Attic. I'm the one from Michigan. Hopefully some day I will meet Laura, too. It was an honor to meet you and to go to The Attic. Two things marked off of my Stitchy Bucket List. :)
Thank you Dalene! I hope to meet you someday too, but am so happy you met Brenda at the Attic (the most magical place on Earth!)
So much fun! Glad to see you back again. I’m a home bird too Brenda. No matter how good some place is, I just want to go home ☺️ Happy 2024 to you both.
Thank you Sarah!!!!! Happy new year to you too!!!! You fellow homebody!
Thank you for the little signs you make to give us the names of different floss tubes to watch. It is so helpful.
Thank you Suzann!
First time here for me…love it! You guys have such a great friendship and fun together. Amazed at how much stitching is going on. But then, I’m a newbie, with 1 project down and one about to start 😊
Welcome to the stitching community Rose!!!!!!! How exciting!!!!!!!
We took the kids to London and Paris this Summer and it was a trip of a lifetime! Such a joy that you were able to do that.
Yay!!!!! Trips are so fabulous!
It was so lovely to see you and hear about all your lovely adventures! I took in an hour yesterday, and saved the rest for today. So glad I did! Made a promise to myself in mid-November that I would not buy anything else for a year. Sigh. Maybe I can get something for my birthday? Laura - so happy for your progress!! Wonderfully encouraging. Looking forward to seeing you in two weeks!
You will be so proud of yourself if you stick to your plan Marcia!! I think you should make an exception for your birthday though!!!
Glad you are back. I went it Ireland last year for 10 day and stitched 2nd day and then after that I dropped into bed when the day of touring was over. Note to self don’t bring stitching on vacation.
Yes, you cannot go go go all day and then stitch....that is pure exhaustion when traveling.
Thanks so much for mentioning my new flosstube. 😀😀😀
You are quite welcome young lady!!! We are sending you a big hug!
I was so happy to see you ladies! I really missed seeing you. I totally understand being happy to be at home. I am the same way.
Thank you Cathy!
It was so good to have both of you back! Brenda, what exciting travels you had! Don't know how you managed to get all those goodies back home with you! Laura, you had some beautiful finishes! Can't wait to see all the things you didn't get to show today. Hope it warms up for you both soon!
Thank you Maureen!!!
It's so good to see you. I'm happy that you'll be back in 2 weeks. You were missed. What a wonderful trip Brenda. Laura, I loved your finishes and all of your Christmas patterns. Happy stitching!
Thank you so much Lori!!!!
I enjoyed so much all your news of trips, getting stitching projects finished, shopping hauls and those cute girl bobbin holders with Brenda and the Serial starter on them! Super cute but our Laura will be needing to change her name to Serial Finisher ha ha! Yeah for Michigan’s win and Brenda you’re such a great fan all through the season. Oh and the Rose Band Sampler pattern from The Attic is gorgeous as well as so many more new patterns you shared. I’m trying very hard to not add to my large collection of patterns but I’m sorely tempted today to buy all the pretty things😀. Enjoy your stitching time until February’s next floss tube.
Thank you very much Nancy!!
I couldn't wait until tonight to watch, so I'm watching at work with the door closed. Sometimes you just gotta break the rules with Brenda and Laura!!!!
Yes! Break those rules for cross stitch content! Thank you Laurie!
Another great floss tube! And Brenda I really want to thank you for your special comments regarding Jean and how she creates such a unique and very special place at the Attic where samplers and friendships rule. You speak for all of us!!!
Yes, Brenda described Jean and the Attic perfectly!!! Thank you Carrie!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing stitching. Laura, you outdid yourself! Can’t wait to see what is next. Happy stitching
Thank you so much Diane!
OH MY Goodness Gals.....How I have missed you! I would have watched for another 2 hours!! Brenda, I know you had a fabulous vacation, but I was thrilled to see how happy you are to be HOME. I'm right there with you..there is NO place like Home (& in my stitching chair). There are so many who don't understand but then when we meet those who do, it is a beautiful gift! Laura, your new found plan for organizing/stitching/finishing is a joy to see and I hope you keep doing what you love. There is a thrill of the start, joy in the journey of stitching & such a sense of accomplishment in the Finish! Your video was chocked full of goodness, laughter, and my personal favorite...budget busting shopping! I loved every minute of it and can't wait to see you again in 2 weeks. Stay warm & stitch on!! xoxo
Thank you so much Barbara! Your sweet comment give us such joy. Hugs1
Happy to see you girls! Amazing stitchery! I am a homebody too… one day I needed milk for my coffee and just wanted to stay home and stitch so I used a can of whipped cream for my coffee ..😳😱.. delicious coffee and stitched all day! Lol
Love that story!!!!!!! Sounds like it was a perfect day!
I love that Elizabeth sampler, you are one lucky girl
I know!!! I really am! Thanks Aura!
So good to see to both, we have a storm blowing through, but thankfully maintained power to watch to the end. A real tonic on a Sunday night, I’ve missed you both.
Thank you so much for watching!!!
Welcome home I am glad you had fun. Thank you so much for sharing all the stitching goodness ❤❤
Thank you Michele!
I want to preface this comment by saying my husband has a slight hearing loss…I was watching this video and he was watching with me. Every time you said Gumnuts my husband would chuckle. Towards the end of the video he says “what are they saying? It sounds like numbnuts “ 🤣🤣🤣 Great video and love seeing the “numbnuts” and all of your other haul. Great job on the finishes!
My husband thought the same thing.😄
So nice to see you back! That was a very quick two hours, filled with lots of joy, laughter and stitchy goodness. Thanks for the fun time, and happy stitching, Arleen
Thank you so much Arleen!
Happy to see you girls back! Brenda I am a homebody too especially on this cold weather we are having. A good snow day and some stitching is my favorite day!
We would pay to stay at home...except when there is a retreat!
You guys are a hoot!
Thank you Melinda!
Lots of goodness to see today. I enjoyed seeing you again. Laura, I'm impressed with your finishes, and Brenda, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trips. Stay warm and keep stitching!
Thank you Kathy!!!
So glad to see you both this afternoon! I sat down today to attempt to put in the final over one stitches on the Scarlett House Home is where my Samplers are - I had my size 10 beading needle all ready to go -- and then Brenda said she was going to skip the over one stitches - Thank you Brenda! I made some modifications and now the little sampler is done!
And Laura! Who are you? So many finishes! Wow - they are all wonderful!
Thank you Brenda for describing the wonderful atmosphere at the Attic - I hope to get there some day.
I look forward to seeing you in two weeks - a month was too long.
Stay wam - I thought 21 degrees in Northern Virginia was bad!
Thank you for your fabulous comments Trudy! Glad Brenda was able to save you from the over one!
Welcome back! So pleased to hear you had a great trip. Your treasures from both London and Paris will bring you so much joy. Thank you for sharing. Your stitching as always inspires me to keep stitching. Laura, I really am impressed with all your finishes.
Thank you so much Carol!!!!
Wow, quickest 2 hours ever! If Mike doesn't think you're funny, then he is lacking a sense of humor. You two crack me up non-stop. I love it! So many beautiful things to share. Great job on setting and achieving your goals, Laura. Great tips on the silk, Brenda. Can't wait for next time.
Thank you Emmy Rose!!!!!
Souch a great 2 hours! Had to watch you in installments, but loved it. Happy birthday to both of you. Laura, you go girl! You are making so much progress. Brenda, glad you had an awesome trip. Looking forward to seeing more in 2 weeks. I too am a homebody.
Homebodies unite! Thank you Margaret!
Such an fun and energizing time together with you two. Love how your beautiful friendship comes through and gives us joy! Bless you both!
Thank you Connie!!!
You have been missed, every week I’m looking for your floss tube. Glad you have a wonderful time and Laura you did so much beautiful finishing of things you have been neglecting. Can wait to see what you do in the next 2 weeks. Happy stitching.
Thank you Linda!
Me too!!Home is the best place in the world to be. Stitching on my grandson sweatshirt and watching you gals. Happy to see ya. Happy Birthday to you both and to me. 🎉
Thank you Cynthia!!!!
So good to see you ladies again. You have been missed!!
Thank you Kay!
Goodness, this is great on another level, too. Laura looks a bit like my sister, who I only see every few years. It's touching to see someone who looks like her. 😊
Wow! That is so cool!!! They say everyone has a double!
Hi ladies. So nice to see you again. What an amazing collection from The Attic…I feel I missed out on so much…but it’s been added to the list!😂. Yet another great video. Thank you
Thank you Julia!
I missed you girls!! Brenda, sounds like your trip was great! Well deserved. Laura, I cannot wait to watch you sort your WIP's. I always make sure I have paper and pen beside me when I watch you. I have to jot down projects! Thank you for making me laugh out loud!!!
Thank you for watching Lisa!!
Most looking forward flosstube ! FINALLY ! Thank you so much for the laughter and all the yummy yummy haul show❤
Thank you for watching Elaine!
You ladies are so funny to hear and see. :-) you make my day. Love to stich again after many years doing another crafting.
So glad you are back to stitching!!!! Thank you for your kind comments!
Holy moly! Two hours with Brenda and Laura. Yes. I want to know what's happening with Laura too. All those finishes! Woo hoo! Brenda, I don't want to hear anymore about Michigan beating Washington. Got it? 🙂 I believe I saw a first which will probably never be repeated: Blackbird and Michigan, and Blackbird and Baby Yoda. Oh my. What is the world coming to? Oh I loved every minute! What a wonderful community! See you in two weeks! Happy Stitching!
Thank you so much Tammy!!!!!!!!
You ladies are hilarious and so fun to watch. Your energy is contagious. Glad you’re back ❤
Thank you very kindly Karen!
Beautiful gifts beautiful sampler patterns! Laura, yoiur finishes are BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am going to Paris in the fall, fingers crossed I have some free time to do some crafty shopping.
We sure hope you get to Sajou or one of the stores in Paris Linda!!! Have a wonderful trip!
Love you ladies! You are so sweet and I love learning all about things with you! So much info, ideas and fun! xxx
Thank you Elizabeth!
I get to visit the Attic for the first time next week!! SO excited and love to you ladies from CO!
Oh how EXCITING!!!!!!!! You are going to have so much fun!!!!!
So glad you're back! Those 4 weeks seemed like an eternity! When I first found you on CZcams, I went back and watched all your previous videos. You two are my favorite stitchers to watch! I have been hesitant to comment before, because Brenda - I am a very proud alumni of The Ohio State University and bleed Scarlet and Gray. BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER - I just enjoy you guys so much!! Congrats on the Natty!
I went back too!! I finished over christmas and then they were gone for a month, bad timing on my part!!!😂
Thank you Leslie!!!!! I know you and Brenda can put aside your college rivalries for stitching!
@@scoobers3493 Thanks for watching all of that!!!!!
I am in Arizona for the winter. I am 3 hours away from the Attic. My birthday is the end of Feb. I will be 70, my Birthday wish is to go to the Attic keeping my finger crossed
Detroit won Congrats. My Packers lost as I am from Wis.
Paulette! You absolutely must go to the Attic for your birthday!!!!!!! Call ahead and set up an appointment if it is during the week. Get a hotel for yourself and shop on one day....go back to the room to rest and stitch....then go back the next day before you drive home. Hope you have a buddy that can go with you!
What a great way to spend my Sunday afternoon!! That time went by in a flash! You two are a joy and it's wonderful to laugh with you. And Laura, great finishes. Thank you for being such a warm and encouraging part of the stitching community -- we are not all the same skill level or same vein of interests, but we all love stitching, and that is what counts. Hugs to you both.
Thank you Desiree!!!!! You described our stitching community perfectly!
So funny… I just picked up my phone to glance at something and there were your sunny smiles!!🎉🎉🎉 I literally said “whaaaat??!!” And Laura says “guess what? We’re back” I am so happy! Yahoo now on to watch before football watching tonight :-) here we go!!…….
Thank you for watching!!!!!
Loved this Floss Tube! Such great info on tons of charts, and loved all your new haul. Im on a “no buy any stitching charts” in January and can’t wait til it’s over. Sounds like the retreat was perfect! Can’t wait to see your next floss tube. ❤❤
Thank you Pam!!! I wonder what will be in your cart in February! Have fun!
You two just brighten my day! Hello from Florida. Thanks for sharing your adventures ❤❤❤
Thank you Cathy!!!!
I just love watching you two. Thank you so much for making videos and for all the inspiration and fun.
Thank you for watching Lorraine!
Missed you both!! Yay for Gumnuts!! I love stitching with them. Also, I had to pause and buy a few things while watching. 😂❤
Yay!! Gumnuts are fabulous! Glad you like them too!
WOW, just WOW! Fabulous floss tube! I’m going to need a nap!
We did too!!!! Thanks Sandy!
Thank you my friends for the mention🥰 You guys were channeling your inner Liz in this one! I love all the banter! Mike would love this one because you guys brought the laughs for sure!!!! So many things added to my must buy list! Loved every minute visiting with you both😘
Thank you dear buddy!!!!!
You are both so sweet in your expressions of love and appreciation for the stitching community. Brenda’s comment about her “samplers lasting longer because the kids won’t give them to Good Will” made me laugh! Thanks for inviting us all into your world.
Thank you for joining us Leslie!
Such a lovely time with this video! Thanks so much😊
Thank you for watching!
Blackbird and baby Yoda… a combination made in heaven! 😂. Love you gals!
Thank you Karen!
There is no place like home with all our creature comforts and stitching! Thank you for sharing all those amazing samplers, can I buy some extra time! Happy stitching💚
Thank you!!! Yes, that is what we need to buy...more time!
Good grief I spit out my coffee at "heavily gird" !!! LOL🤣🤣🤣🤣
Heavily!!!!!
OMG. Wowsers. This episode absolutely blew me away. How can you squeeze any more into your homes? Glad the trips were so fabulous. I would move to England in a heartbeat but.... Thanks girls.
Thank you so much Roseanne!!!
Missed your smiling faces and laughter. There are no words for all the amazing things you showed. Way to go Laura for your finishes.❤
Thank you Nancy!!
Love to see you guys I was stitching with my flower threads this morning. It’s amazing how two Brendas think alike.
Oh you Brendas!!!!!!! Great to know that you both love the flower threads!
Fabulous finishes ladies! Glad you had a fantastic trip! Nice to see back!
Thank you Leslie!
I've missed you girls! What a great show you had today. Loved all of your stitching, patterns, threads - all of it! Thanks for the video see you in two weeks. ps happy belated birthday to both of you!
Thank you Pam!
So nice to see you both back to your usual antics! 🎉 We missed you so much! ❤
We love being back to our usual antics!!!! Thank you Denise!
Loved your recap of Sampler Symposium Brenda. I agree that seeing the next generation empracing this craft is so heart-warming. Laura, great finishes and plans. I'm giving myself stitching assignments too but seem to overestimate what I can get done.
Thank you Roberta!!!!! I wish we could stitch more hours in the day!
Great to see you two again! Brenda - I am a homebody too, BUT I loved London when I visited! Great video again!!!
Thank you Beth!
Thank you for your kind words Brenda and Laura ❤❤ I’m thrilled you found WIP inspiration from my 10 starts/10 middles /10 finishes idea 💡 !! I enjoyed your video and company today as usual ❤❤❤ Until next time, happy stitching !!
Thank you for all the inspiration and enthusiasm you provide Samantha!!!!! Hugs!!!!!
Great inspiration and wonderful projects. Love you both.
We love you two tons Sarah!!
Another wonderful video ladies. Keep up the amazing stitching. Bob and I want to thank you so much for the shoutout. Our Etsy shop has been so very, very busy this week….ALL thanks to you Laura. We LOVE you!!
That is so wonderful to hear Pam!!!!!!!!!! I hope that it stays busy with all of your wonderful products!!!!!! Sending love to you!
You guys are so fun! I wish I could stitch with you. Well I kinda do, I stitch while I watch your videos. 😊
Thank you Laurel!!!
Hello my dear friends! Missed you two. Brenda, so enjoyed seeing your Europe trip. Laura you really got in the zone while Brenda was away. I just love your finishes. Those little floss winders are just adorable. They would be cute to paint up really cute too. Brenda your so right-Jean has created a desert utopia of a community of stitchers. There are no words for the joy,camaraderie, and friendships built while there. I am ready to go back! Oh, I watched Susan’s video-just wonderful. The show and tell and Aimee MCing was just a hoot. Stitch on and stay warm. Hugs, Teresa
Thank you Teresa!!!! So glad that you and Brenda experienced another wonderful weekend at the Attic! It is magical! Sending love to you!
OMG, we must be sisters from another Mother! I miss Tab, All My Children, and MOST of all Marshall Fields Dept store in downtown Chicago! Every year my mom would let us play hooky from school and go downtown to see the Christmas windows and have lunch in the Walnut Room. Those were the days!! 😊
We are definitely separated at birth Elizabeth!!!!! Oh those wonderful memories! Nothing like it anymore.
Glad your back from your trip and love all your goodies and maybe one day I could go to a retreat and and be surrounded by by all you wonderful stitchers and see and learn so much more. I’ve been stitching about a year and haven’t done many samplers as veteran stitchers have done. I’ve finished 2 samplers and have 2 to 3 ships and a few haven’t started. Trying to buildup on my stashes and all the things that I want and would love to get. But anyways I love watching you ladies and look forward to seeing all your things. And I too follow Liz the Wandering Stitcher and love her and hope to see you Brenda on her Instagram show see ya later !!!🙂🙂🙂
Thank you so much! You will for sure see Brenda on Liz's IG Live at some point! Loved hearing about your stitching!
Connections: Totally happy just being at home! Michigan's Success! Being with like minded stitchers who love to talk about stitching. Not other people. The joy of potential in new patterns new fabric and new stuff! Welcome home Brenda! Happy organized stitching Laura!
Thank you for that great summary Rebecca!
So good to see you, again! I haven’t managed to watch the whole thing yet, but Brenda, I gotta say I can totally relate to staying home. I want to travel the world, but at the same time I don’t like to travel and love staying home. LOL! Quite the conundrum.
We have that same conundrum!!!!
Wonderful video as always! You 2 always make me laugh. It was great to meet you at the Attic and talk Scotties with you. Your description of the Symposium atmosphere and Miss Jean was wonderful. The acorn cap on the little velvet acorn is real. I picked them up when I was out walking my Scottie, Archie. I waxed them to help preserve them so that might be why it seems so hard. But, it IS real. ☺️
Thank you for the beautiful acorn Jackie!!!!!!! Thank you for including me in your gift. It is gorgeous!!!! Glad you and Brenda were able to talk Scottie dogs!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 I think all of us who were there included you in the weekend whether you were present or not! ☺️ I just started stitching again a little less than a year ago and you and Brenda have kept me company during that time. You remind me so much of a dear friend of mine who lives in Taos, NM and I always feel like she’s visiting with me when I see you. And I so enjoy the relationship that you and Brenda have. You make us all feel welcome. Please do use the needles in that needle book, they’re petite sized ones and have become my favorites! Plus, they aren’t made anymore- so just enjoy them!
@@jackieahlstrom I will be sure to use the needles Jackie. It sure was kind of you and many others to think of me. Stitchers are the nicest people. Sending you a big hug!
Thank goodness!!!! We have missed you!!! So, so glad you are back today!
Thank you Wendy!
Blackbird and Baby Yoda😂! I'm from Michigan Brenda and we sure have been enjoying our football. Go Blue and Go Lions💛💙.
You all have been having a fabulous football time of late! Hope the Lions do well!
Welcome back! Glad you enjoyed your travels Brenda. You two are always a joy to see and listen too!
Thank you so much Jeanne!
I’ve been checking all day every few minutes for your video!! I’ve been in withdrawals!! The Attic is on my bucket list. I have to save up to go So I can shop and shop!
Yes! You have to shop and shop (and shop!) when you get to the Attic Janice!
Hello ladies. This was so fun!! Everything was amazing. So glad you are both back! Take care
Thank you Julie!
I'm planning to go to Liberty in September when I visit London and Edinburgh. Can't wait!!
Oh!!!!! You are going to have fun!
The only thing better than watching this delightfully long video was meeting you in person Brenda! You were definitely a pinch me moment at the Symposium! Jean is amazing and my first retreat did not disappoint in any way. I got no stitching done but now I realize why that happens. The community and the love in the room is the reason we attend. Laura... someday I hope to meet you too!! I love all of your Christmas Ornaments and want to add one a month too! Happy stitching and stay warm and cozy~ Love you ladies!🌹🌹🌹
So happy to hear that you had a fabulous first retreat Katherine!!! We just knew you would!!!!!!!! Hope we are all 3 at a retreat together in the near future!
Fingers crossed ❤🥰
It was so lovely to meet you at my first ever Sampler Symposium Brenda. I love watching you and Laura. The symposium was very special as you said. From knowing no one when I walked in the door I am now part of a Whats app group of stitchy friends I met at the symposium (including the lovely Steph and Dawn) and I think we will be friends for life. Cross stitch rules!x
That is so very wonderful!!!!! So happy for you that you are now hooked up with a bunch of stitching friends!!!!!! Fabulous!
You ladies had me in stitches today (no pun intended). I’m a homebody and even though I love to see new places, there is definitely no place like home. Welcome back!
We agree with you 100%!!!!
You two were in rare form this video and that's a compliment ❣️❣️ So many chuckles 😂😂. Thanks for all YOU do for our stitching community 🪡❌🪡
Thank you June!!!
Love to watch you, listen and try to learn….you are great.
Thank you so much!
Love that you two are back! What an awesome Flosstube! I love your long ones as I just spend the time stitching while I watch.❤❤❤
Thank you Karen!
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing ❤ you guys make me laugh so much 😂
Thank you for watching!
Another great episode ladies! You leave me wanting to buy all the samplers lol!
Thank you!!!!! and you have our permission to buy all the samplers!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 haha until my husband asks who are Brenda & Laura??? lol ;) I will def be purchasing one this month, just… which one? ;)
So glad that you are back! Happy birthday to both of you! I wish you the best for 2024 💕
Thank you Edith!
Delighted to visit with you now you're back . Your friendship and faithful cheering on of other stitchers, designers and makers is precious gift that's so wonderful. 2 hours of smiling and laughing as I stitched along, thank you ladies. Blessings to you both from Northern Ireland xx
Thank you so much Aimee!!!!!! So kind of you!