I have some ideas for Laura!!! Maynia is coming and she could do a “Marching Orders Maynia,” …meaning that she can gather 5-8 almost finished Wips and work on them throughout the month and have many FO’s at the end of May! 🥳 Also, a/o she could gather together 5-20 (🥴🤣,) kitted up projects and show us on the next ep. and also choose a few to start or work in during Maynia. Laura, you have so many fun options! Thanks for another fun ep and Happy Stitching to everyone!
Kim this comment is so good!!!! Thank you!!!!! I am taking this under advisement!!!!!! It might even inspire me to organize a bit in my stitch room in order to find projects for this challenge! We shall see what happens!!!! Thank you!
Laura, your comment about endless inspiration we get from others on Flosstube is so true! I always have to have a notebook next to me for note taking. Your and Brenda’s Flosstube is a favorite, I get so much out of each one! Thank you for all the shout-outs as well.
Thank you so much for the shout out, Brenda! The studio renovation has been an adventure for sure. I think I’m not all that far from you two, near Lafayette IN. You are welcome to come see it in person anytime. I can teach Laura to quilt. lol
Oh my goodness!!!!!!!! That would be so wonderful!!!!! We will have to think about a road trip.....and I would love some one on one quilting instruction!!!!!! First we have to learn how to use a sewing machine! Thank you!!
Can’t thank you enough for telling your viewers about your views on sharing patterns. It means the world to all of us who design cross-stitch. You are such a joy to watch and I love your videos! Thank you 🙏 🤗
I love love all things Brenda Gervais so this was a super treat for me💖🐇🐣💖 I have stitched several you have in your collection and have many many more to do but goodness aren’t they all adorable! I’m changing my pillow finishes as we speak to crystal and beads around the edges! Love your framed pieces that James and the giant Rose is drop down gorgeous! I would love to have mine framed exactly like it when it’s finished! Thanks for all the fun ladies I love watching you both ❤️🌺❤️ Blessings to you both Always💖
Another great video of enabling! Brenda your framed “Rose and the Giant Pear” is breathtaking! Laura, I love your start on “Dutch Beauty”! It’s a stunning piece. Loved the Brenda Gervais parade of patterns and I can’t believe all that I have. Can’t wait til your next video.
Laura, I totally understand your “stitching bag of happiness” you packed for your trip. I carry a backpack to work. It has a book, one project, snacks, hidden cash for emergencies, money for the vending machines … and the list goes on. My husband picked up my bag and asked what was in it because it was so heavy. I gave him an inventory. He asked how many times I was able to “just bust out the cross stitch and work on it.” I told him never but it was there if I needed it!!! 😆 My backpack is now called my “Security Bag.”
I too have carried my cross stitch in the car. Just knowing it’s there at my feet even if I may not have a chance to stitch makes me feel at ease. I have had it in my best days and trips etc….and on my saddest days it’s a true comfort. Thank you for sharing
WOW!!! I'm truly touched and honoured to have made it to Index-Card status! That means so much to me. And I can't wait to meet you, Laura, when you come to Stitch North next year. How exciting!!! Everyone is going to have such a great time. Looking forward to it!
Yay!!!!!! Index card status is a thing! and Ryan - you are definitely a wonderful new addition to floss tube!!!!!! Let the Stitch North Countdown begin!!! Hugs!
Just catching on your videos today! I laughed so many times out loud! Thank you thank you so much for the inspiration and all the great ideas! I declare you both get Emmy’s! Be well!
The clock striking the hour brought back many memories of my Grandparent's. I was fortunate to have had my Great Grandparents until I was in my 20's and my Grandmother and Poppa until I was in my fifties- My Great Grandparents wove rag rugs on a loom and both of my Grandmothers always were stitching or sewing and passed it on to me - so thanks to the clocks!
Laura- I totally get your cross stitch comfort bag. I always take a small piece with me and a book. I know that if I’m with my children (which i usually am) I know I’m not going to have the opportunity to actually stitch or read. My children are both autistic and my youngest is also ADHD and they have quite a high level of care that I need to give them to make sure they’re safe and happy. I need eyes in the back of my head basically and extra arms would be useful! So I know there’s not much chance I’m actually ever going to have that time to myself, but I like having them with me as it’s a reminder of the whole of me- caring for my boys can be all encompassing and it would be very easy for it to take over everything- but my little hobby bag reminds me there is another side of me and I think that’s so important for my good mental health. Probably over sharing there but I just wanted to say I get it xx
Thank you for sharing that Amanda. That is so so important. You are dealing with a lot of stress (amongst all the happy times with the kids) so I think it is great that you have your bag with you at all times! It is like our security blanket right?? Hugs!!!!!!!
Ha Ha Ha!! Laura...."whenever I see an animal riding another animal..." Almost spit out my coffee. I know what you meant but it sounded so funny! Thanks for another excellent enabling video! You gals are wonderful.
I sat in a puddle of sun this afternoon with my teacup in hand watching you two friends and feeling like you were here on the sun porch with me. Thank you for a delightful visit! Now I have new floss tubes to explore, new designs to think about, and giggles to revisit. “It’s painful to be so passionate.” 🤣 Thank you, ladies. Truly. Thank you. ♥️
I’ve never seen A Fine House indeed. Thanks for sharing it Laura! And I love those decorative sewing pins Brenda. #shegetspaidalotofmoneytoshakeatamborine
When Brenda started pulling out the Brenda Gervais patterns, I thought, “Wow! I can’t believe how many she has!” Oopsie!I have them all. I guess we have another rule - Buy all the Brendas. Another great show. Thanks. ❤️
awesome video again!!!! Brenda, Your Rose and The Giant pear made me cry.... its beautiful. I have the fabric backordered from several shops, if I ever get it I want to start ASAP! I LOVED your Brenda Gervias show, I have several of those, waiting to be started.
I love, love you girls!!! I actually laugh out loud 😂😂🤨 & I get so inspired !! I used to be a monagumus stitcher (over 30 years) & just this past year (while watching flosstubes) have gotten brave enough to do more than one at a time😂 I think I now have at least 5 in my arsenal & 3 started. I have been stitching all the big Long Dogs for years, LOVE!!! So now I’m doing smalls in between…❤️
The Brenda Gervais pattern tour was most excellent!!! Thank you Brenda for making the case that all avid stitchers must be allowed to retire STAT so that full attention can be dedicated to finishing the amazing treasures in our stash!!! 😘😘😘😘. Love you too Laura 💗💗💗💗
It was so great to spend time with both of you!!! Brenda, your framed pieces are absolutely stunning!!! Laura, I squealed with excitement when you said you sent in 8 pieces to be framed!!! It will be such fun to see them! Thanks for sharing the Brenda Gervais patterns - endless talent there! Happy Easter ladies!! Have a fabulous couple weeks and happy stitching!
Brenda your stitching is so beautiful and that frame choice for the rose and the giant pear takes my breath away!! I know that doesn’t hold the same weight as Nicola but that is one of the most stunning pieces I’ve ever seen💖
I really enjoy everything you both stitch! I am new to stitching and am so inspired by your stitching. I recently started my RUclips channel on decorating with quilts and stitching. I love using my quilts and stitching to decorate. My channel is Pig Tail Quilting and Stitching. Thank you both for all you do!
I love you both, you make my Sunday evening every two weeks. You are both great enablers! Keep posting, you are fun and enjoyable to watch. Brenda your walls of stitching are enviable.
Talk about inspiring!!!!! Brenda all those Brent charts!!!! I know you can get the holiday hoop la done in one sitting for you. I got it done in like 8 hours so I know you can!!!!!!! I had a day I didn't feel like stitching but never to fear Brenda started talking in my ear "they make beautiful coffee table books" I dragged out all my just cross stitch magazines and found a ton to stitch!!!!!! Thanks for another great video!!!!!!
Oh, I Just Love The Sunday’s That You Both Post On. As I sit and watch, I Find Myself Smiling and Giggling and I Burst Out Laughing ! 🤣 I Am Happy All Through The Rest Of The Day. 🥰 Thank You Both for such a Wonderful Day, 🥰 Chris
Last week I bought USA letters at Hobby Lobby. After I painted them I used brown wax like they say but it was way to dark. I thinned it with a clear wax and it was perfect! Just finishing my 3rd Red White and Bloom for a dough bowl! Fast and Easy!
I love watching your videos. You have so much fun together while showing everyone SO many projects that we just don't seem to have time to complete. I always say that I'm a "collector" of whatever my craft fancy is at any time. Some I do get done, others I just say "some day...." Keep up inspiring us!
Laura, I started Dutch Beauty on Easter Sunday, and it is now my Sunday project. I have had it kitted for probably 15 years, I was given marching orders by Susan Standley to get it started. I am using Lakeside Maritime White, I think it is 40 count.
Well, I am blown away......I am also booked for the Stitch North in April.....so I will be able to meet you in person....I can't believe it!!!.....hope I won't be too shy.....omg....how exciting!!! Thank you so much ladies for all the fabulous STUFF.....just amazing
Omg… you ladies are awesome! I can’t tell you how many times I have rewatched your videos so it made me smile when you talked about rewatching others. You ladies are apart of that scene. 💕 I am so happy to hear Laura is coming to StitchNorth 2023…. I’m going in April as well.. Can’t wait to meet you!
Loved seeing all the Brenda Gervais patterns. I was surprised by how many I don't have, and I thought I had a ton!!!! I love Amelia! She was supposed to be my Easter start but it didn't happen, maybe today. Thanks for the video. Happy stitching!
Ok wow, Laura! All the work you got done on so many starts! You are incredible! Brenda your finishes are amazing! The Rose & the Pear is so gorgeous! Love the frame, it is perfect & makes that stitch amazing finish. The Lucy Owen finish is lovely too!! Way to go ladies with wonderful stitching! 💖💝🌸💐🌺🎉💜
My mind is blown with Brenda's chart parade! I am going to have to watch that again. Laura is digging up some good stuff to show - things I have never seen before. Kuddos to the both of you for another fabulous video! Happy Easter!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 I did go over to Pink Dragonfly and was able to get on the waiting list for some of those cute tomato pins and since I was being enabled I bought the I Collect chart. 🤣😂🤣
Great stitching on Caroline Amelia, Brenda! I hope you survived tax day! Laura - I loved all your squirrels- I hope you listened to your marching orders and finished Alice! Who doesn’t love all the Brenda G smalls? Now I want all of them! But all in good time. Have a wonderful couple of weeks.
I also never "share" my charts and I don't mark on them....I was able to help stitchers who were caught in the wild fires in a couple of states in the past years and I was thrilled to find a use for them! I had to laugh at your Brenda Gervais parade saying "these are smalls, wouldn't take very long" I have done alot of these and yes, they are fast compared to samplers, but holy cow some of them are stitch heavy!!! They are all great fun, however, and are terrific once they are done. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you Suzy!!!! What a great feeling to be able to help fellow stitchers who needed supplies!!!!! We hear you about the smalls!!!! Still lots of stitching!
Ladies, I love the fabric line it is She Who Sews by j wecker frisch!!! I love it! It has a vintage vibe. She does a lot of different motifs. I used mine to make project bags but When kristie showed her finishes using the fabric.. I almost died! I have scraps that will work!!! And you are right her video was fab. However, I am like Laura…. I travel from one project to the next because it makes me happy!! Love you guys.
The wood in the bowl looks like Japanese Walnut. There was a J Walnut tree in the back of my aunts Yard. The walnuts are sticky!! But the wood is so beautiful. They cut the tree way back and I found someone to make A small little stand and I gave to my Dad for his table in front of the couch. If it isn't it looks very close .
So glad to see you again! Brenda, when you showed the framed Pear piece, I gasped! Laura, only 375 days to go until StitchNorth! Get that passport in order! Ryry is just as nice in person as he is in his videos. And remember when packing my dad's advice, "Take less clothes and more money!"
You're so sweet, Desiree. Thank you!. And I absolutely have to agree with your advice. In fact, it might be the number one tip! I think I'll update the packing video closer to next year's retreat to include everyone's amazing suggestions and ideas. :)
Loved your video as always. You two are so much fun and show the most beautiful stitching and charts. When I finish your videos I have to restrain myself from going and buying ALL the things! You’re terrible enablers! 😂🤣😀
I love the frame for the rose and the giant pear. I’ve always loved carved type frames for certain pieces and that one is gorgeous. Plus you can stand it up by itself. Perfect. Lucy Owen turned out great too. Can’t wait to see Laura’s framed pieces when they come back. I always enjoy seeing a designer parade. They don’t have to be new to be beautiful to look at those charts. Thanks so much as always.
Another great video! My husband is a retired CPA, so I can feel your pain, Brenda! He has unbelievable stories about tax season! Laura, a few friends and I were getting ready to do a SAL for Dutch Beauty(love the Start A Long!), but I cut my fabric wrong! What an idiot! And one of my friends is not liking her fabric, then we all saw several squirrels, so we are off on another tangent! Oh well!
Love your friendship! Great idea to pull out Gervais stuff to remind you that you have treasures in every single package! I need to remember that too! 🥰
OMG Laura, I was so happy to hear you are going to Stitch North in April 2023. I will be there also. I am so looking forward to seeing you in person. Thank you both for sharing your love of stitching with all of us. Hugs.💖
Hi Ladies! Lovely video, as usual. Brenda, your framed pieces are to die for! The Giant Pear looks luscious in the oversized frame. Perfecto!! I am now having way too much inspiration to stitch all the Brenda G smalls I haven’t yet stitched!! They are fabulous, of course. Happy stitching to the two of you til next!! 🪡🧵🪡🌷🌷🌷🐣🪺🐇💕💕💕
My usual pre- watch comment!! So excited to be able to sit down this afternoon and spend time with the two of you. Thanks again for doing these fantastic flosstubes!! Ok here we go…….
Oh Ladies, your stash and wips are gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing and helping me write a list of smalls to collect from Brenda. Happy Easter 🐣, love and blessings xx
Sending you a hug. Canada's income tax deadline is April 30. I used to work in tax (YEARS!) so I understand your pain, Brenda! As the deadline grew closer, we warned our clients: we charged extra for April 29-30 "new arrivals" and for "shoeboxes full of...stuff" that we had to sort before we could even start to prep a return. If the client had to file in the US too -- well! I've had a glimpse of your returns. I don't know what they're like now but 15 years ago they were *ugly*. Made ours look like a piece of cake! So once you've finished with the filing...put your feet up and stitch your heart out! Sending a hug from western Canada!
So much fun, you guys! Laura, I laughed about your bag story…my husband has always called me The Bag Lady! But I never go anywhere without my Entertainment Bag, and it always has several projects inside, some stitching, some knitting, because one must be prepared for however the mood strikes!!! Ah, kindred spirits make life a joy! Love you both!
I agree with you Laura, “it’s painful to be passionate”. And I might add that passion can be a little spendy. I love watching you ladies, you are so inspiring and bring me such joy.
Well ladies another fabulous video as always ☺️ Brenda your framed piece's are stunning and that frame with the Rose & Giant Pear is breath taking and it show off your stitching perfectly 🤗 loved seeing all your chart parade so many beautiful smalls 💛 I watched the wonderful Mountain Craft Studio OMG what a treat to see and she's going to do a weaving video at some point so really exited to see that xxx
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 yes, definitely rewatching that portion tonight to make a must have list. Maybe we can have a SAL (totally start along not stitch along lol)
Hi Ladies! Another great video!! I just loved seeing all of the Brenda Gervais patterns you showed! I want to stitch them ALL!! I am doing the Noel Sampler now, and love all of her smalls! I'm stashing them now, and saw so many I want! Your video has me "helped up"!! Thanks for enabling me! 'SHOOM!!!
Brenda and Laura, thank you for the fun visit. Brenda, your fully finished pieces are beautiful. Laura, your pieces in progress are beautiful also. I think both of you should take a month to work on only smalls. Perhaps after that, one week a month for smalls. I find that doing smalls every month helps keep me from burning out on my big pieces. Just a thought, but foremost, you do you! Blessings to you both!
Another fun and entertaining episode! I'm pretty sure you could pull out your kitchen junk drawer and show us all the contents and it would be entertaining and enabling!
So enjoy spending time with both of you as well as seeing your stash. Everything old is new again which inspires me to go through mine. I'm going to try and stitch smalls in between samplers. ❤
Such a fun video, enjoyed every minute. Brenda, the Rose and the Pear is just stunning. You can get those USA letters that Brenda G shows at Hobby Lobby in the paper mache aisle. It is painful to be so passionate about crossstitch. Have a great week!
I absolutely love your videos! I laugh every time!! Your projects have also inspired me to start so many new projects. The Brenda Gervais parade was amazing. Thank you for sharing all the things and being so entertaining. ❤️❤️
This was such a great episode! So much beautiful work. Laura I love love love Margaret White. Thank you for showing it. Brenda- that frame!! You two give so much inspiration to all of us. Thank you both.
Hey girls lovely to see you both today, loving all the cross stitching you’ve shown today, just gorgeous. I’m a bit like you Laura where I need to start everything, I’ve started both of the big charts you both showed, consider the lilies and A Dutch beauty they are both beautiful I also have the bird table by lanarte this is also huge but wait for it …….. I started it in……..2004!!!! I still want to finish it, I love it. Love you girls xxxxxx
I have some ideas for Laura!!! Maynia is coming and she could do a “Marching Orders Maynia,” …meaning that she can gather 5-8 almost finished Wips and work on them throughout the month and have many FO’s at the end of May! 🥳 Also, a/o she could gather together 5-20 (🥴🤣,) kitted up projects and show us on the next ep. and also choose a few to start or work in during Maynia. Laura, you have so many fun options! Thanks for another fun ep and Happy Stitching to everyone!
Kim this comment is so good!!!! Thank you!!!!! I am taking this under advisement!!!!!! It might even inspire me to organize a bit in my stitch room in order to find projects for this challenge! We shall see what happens!!!! Thank you!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 , oh I’m so glad! I look forward to hearing what you end up doing. (Kim from Roseville, CA.)
Awesome ideas! I suggested stash dives which are always fun.
Laura, your comment about endless inspiration we get from others on Flosstube is so true! I always have to have a notebook next to me for note taking. Your and Brenda’s Flosstube is a favorite, I get so much out of each one! Thank you for all the shout-outs as well.
Thank you so much for the shout out, Brenda! The studio renovation has been an adventure for sure. I think I’m not all that far from you two, near Lafayette IN. You are welcome to come see it in person anytime. I can teach Laura to quilt. lol
Mountain craft studio
Oh my goodness!!!!!!!! That would be so wonderful!!!!! We will have to think about a road trip.....and I would love some one on one quilting instruction!!!!!! First we have to learn how to use a sewing machine! Thank you!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 Well, it just so happens I have a few machines we could have you test drive. lol
I love the way you both put each other projects back in the bags .you both make my day .
Thank you so much!!!!!!! Gotta take care of your friends!
Can’t thank you enough for telling your viewers about your views on sharing patterns. It means the world to all of us who design cross-stitch. You are such a joy to watch and I love your videos! Thank you 🙏 🤗
Thank you so much Judy!!!!!!!!! We strongly believe in supporting designers!!!
Love you ladies every time I catch an episode 🧵🪡🧡 from East Tennessee
I love love all things Brenda Gervais so this was a super treat for me💖🐇🐣💖 I have stitched several you have in your collection and have many many more to do but goodness aren’t they all adorable! I’m changing my pillow finishes as we speak to crystal and beads around the edges! Love your framed pieces that James and the giant Rose is drop down gorgeous! I would love to have mine framed exactly like it when it’s finished! Thanks for all the fun ladies I love watching you both ❤️🌺❤️
Blessings to you both Always💖
Thank you so much Robin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your new pillow finishes are going to be amazing!
Another great video of enabling! Brenda your framed “Rose and the Giant Pear” is breathtaking!
Laura, I love your start on “Dutch Beauty”! It’s a stunning piece. Loved the Brenda Gervais parade of patterns and I can’t believe all that I have. Can’t wait til your next video.
Thank you so much Pamela!!!!!!!!!
Laura, I totally understand your “stitching bag of happiness” you packed for your trip. I carry a backpack to work. It has a book, one project, snacks, hidden cash for emergencies, money for the vending machines … and the list goes on. My husband picked up my bag and asked what was in it because it was so heavy. I gave him an inventory. He asked how many times I was able to “just bust out the cross stitch and work on it.” I told him never but it was there if I needed it!!! 😆 My backpack is now called my “Security Bag.”
I love this story so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need a daily security bag!!!!! Will think on that. Thank you Kathy!!!
I love Mountain Craft flosstube, what a talented girl, I love her flosstubes.
She is wonderful!!!! Thanks Debbie!
I too have carried my cross stitch in the car. Just knowing it’s there at my feet even if I may not have a chance to stitch makes me feel at ease. I have had it in my best days and trips etc….and on my saddest days it’s a true comfort. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Lori!!!! Good to know that we think alike!
WOW!!! I'm truly touched and honoured to have made it to Index-Card status! That means so much to me. And I can't wait to meet you, Laura, when you come to Stitch North next year. How exciting!!! Everyone is going to have such a great time. Looking forward to it!
Yay!!!!!! Index card status is a thing! and Ryan - you are definitely a wonderful new addition to floss tube!!!!!! Let the Stitch North Countdown begin!!! Hugs!
Your frames are absolutely off the charts! So beautiful! What wonderful choices!!❤️
Thanks Mary Jo!
Brenda, I so agree about April and tax season. It is the pitts!
The Rose and the Giant Pear is amazing!
Thank you Linda!!!!!!!!
Girl enjoyed another one. Thank you again for all the info and possibilities. How can anyone think that needlework is boring!!!!!
Thank you Angel!!!!!!!!!! Anyone who thinks needlework is boring doesn't know what they are doing!
Love your videos! Brenda I have so many of those charts too! Love the Michigan shirt!
Just catching on your videos today! I laughed so many times out loud! Thank you thank you so much for the inspiration and all the great ideas! I declare you both get Emmy’s! Be well!
Thank you Donna!!!!!!!! Your kind words are very much appreciated!!
The clock striking the hour brought back many memories of my Grandparent's. I was fortunate to have had my Great Grandparents until I was in my 20's and my Grandmother and Poppa until I was in my fifties- My Great Grandparents wove rag rugs on a loom and both of my Grandmothers always were stitching or sewing and passed it on to me - so thanks to the clocks!
That is wonderful Debra!!!! Your family sounds wonderful!!!
Laura- I totally get your cross stitch comfort bag. I always take a small piece with me and a book. I know that if I’m with my children (which i usually am) I know I’m not going to have the opportunity to actually stitch or read. My children are both autistic and my youngest is also ADHD and they have quite a high level of care that I need to give them to make sure they’re safe and happy. I need eyes in the back of my head basically and extra arms would be useful! So I know there’s not much chance I’m actually ever going to have that time to myself, but I like having them with me as it’s a reminder of the whole of me- caring for my boys can be all encompassing and it would be very easy for it to take over everything- but my little hobby bag reminds me there is another side of me and I think that’s so important for my good mental health. Probably over sharing there but I just wanted to say I get it xx
Thank you for sharing that Amanda. That is so so important. You are dealing with a lot of stress (amongst all the happy times with the kids) so I think it is great that you have your bag with you at all times! It is like our security blanket right?? Hugs!!!!!!!
You both are just awesome. You make my day better. No tea spitting this time thank you.
Yay!!! No tea spitting!!!!! Thank you Marnie!~
Ha Ha Ha!! Laura...."whenever I see an animal riding another animal..." Almost spit out my coffee. I know what you meant but it sounded so funny! Thanks for another excellent enabling video! You gals are wonderful.
Thank you Dorothy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I sat in a puddle of sun this afternoon with my teacup in hand watching you two friends and feeling like you were here on the sun porch with me. Thank you for a delightful visit! Now I have new floss tubes to explore, new designs to think about, and giggles to revisit. “It’s painful to be so passionate.” 🤣 Thank you, ladies. Truly. Thank you. ♥️
Thank you so so much for watching Cecilia!!!! We are sending you a big hug!
What Joy it is to watch your floss tube!!!!!! Love Brenda Gervais patterns and can not get enough either. Until next time stitch all the things!!!!!!!
Thank you so much Dian!!!!!
I’ve never seen A Fine House indeed. Thanks for sharing it Laura! And I love those decorative sewing pins Brenda. #shegetspaidalotofmoneytoshakeatamborine
I'm from Lafayette, Indiana area, now in Gilbert, Az. Nicole's Needlework mentioned you two. Glad I found you.
I love you guys so much!!!! I need all the charts! I’m headed to watch Cross hatch floss tube. Thank you for sharing you friendship with us!
Thank you for watching Robin!!!!!!!
Lovely video. Thank you for supporting the designers by not sharing their patterns. It’s their livelihood. Without them, we’d not be stitching.
Thank you Connie!!!
When Brenda started pulling out the Brenda Gervais patterns, I thought, “Wow! I can’t believe how many she has!” Oopsie!I have them all. I guess we have another rule - Buy all the Brendas. Another great show. Thanks. ❤️
Thank you Susan!!!! Yes, we need all the Brenda G. charts too!!!!!!
awesome video again!!!! Brenda, Your Rose and The Giant pear made me cry.... its beautiful. I have the fabric backordered from several shops, if I ever get it I want to start ASAP! I LOVED your Brenda Gervias show, I have several of those, waiting to be started.
Thank you so much Linda!!!!
I love, love you girls!!! I actually laugh out loud 😂😂🤨 & I get so inspired !! I used to be a monagumus stitcher (over 30 years) & just this past year (while watching flosstubes) have gotten brave enough to do more than one at a time😂
I think I now have at least 5 in my arsenal & 3 started. I have been stitching all the big Long Dogs for years, LOVE!!! So now I’m doing smalls in between…❤️
That is wonderful Connie!!!!!!! Long Dog Samplers - so so beautiful!!!!!!!!! Love them!
The Brenda Gervais pattern tour was most excellent!!! Thank you Brenda for making the case that all avid stitchers must be allowed to retire STAT so that full attention can be dedicated to finishing the amazing treasures in our stash!!! 😘😘😘😘. Love you too Laura 💗💗💗💗
Thank you Margaret!!! Yes, we need a law passed that passionate stitchers should be allowed to retire with full pay!
Start-A-Long is the best! I'm always worried I won't keep up with a SAL but I can start for sure!
It has been scientifically proven that I cannot keep up with a SAL. But I can sure start 'em! We have that in common Joanne!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 my kind of science!
Love you both and your video's and all that you show. You both are so friendly. Would love to meet you someday.
Thank you Gaila!!!!!! Wouldn't that be wonderful!
It was so great to spend time with both of you!!! Brenda, your framed pieces are absolutely stunning!!! Laura, I squealed with excitement when you said you sent in 8 pieces to be framed!!! It will be such fun to see them! Thanks for sharing the Brenda Gervais patterns - endless talent there! Happy Easter ladies!! Have a fabulous couple weeks and happy stitching!
Thank you so much Wanda!!!!!!!! I am excited about my framing and Brenda's pieces were AMAZING!!!!!!!
I love how Laura always hands Brenda her projects to put away in the project bag...LOL So cute! Love you gals!
Thank you so much!!!! I would be in big trouble if I did not have Brenda by my side!
What an inspiration for my big pear. I’m going to try to find a similar frame. Beautiful
Brenda your stitching is so beautiful and that frame choice for the rose and the giant pear takes my breath away!! I know that doesn’t hold the same weight as Nicola but that is one of the most stunning pieces I’ve ever seen💖
Thank you so much Vickie!!! I know Brenda will see this comment and it will touch her heart!
Brenda: “sit back and relax”. I’m taking that as my marching orders! And I’m going back and re-watching. Great enabling Flosstube! ❤️
Thank you Karen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love when Brenda gives orders!!!
I really enjoy everything you both stitch! I am new to stitching and am so inspired by your stitching. I recently started my RUclips channel on decorating with quilts and stitching. I love using my quilts and stitching to decorate. My channel is Pig Tail Quilting and Stitching. Thank you both for all you do!
Thank you!!!! We shall be sure to stop by your channel!!!!!
I love you both, you make my Sunday evening every two weeks. You are both great enablers! Keep posting, you are fun and enjoyable to watch. Brenda your walls of stitching are enviable.
Thank you so much Lynn!!!
Talk about inspiring!!!!! Brenda all those Brent charts!!!! I know you can get the holiday hoop la done in one sitting for you. I got it done in like 8 hours so I know you can!!!!!!! I had a day I didn't feel like stitching but never to fear Brenda started talking in my ear "they make beautiful coffee table books" I dragged out all my just cross stitch magazines and found a ton to stitch!!!!!! Thanks for another great video!!!!!!
That is so exciting Julie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you were inspired!
Oh, I Just Love The Sunday’s That You Both Post On. As I sit and watch, I Find Myself Smiling and Giggling and I Burst Out Laughing ! 🤣 I Am Happy All Through The Rest Of The Day. 🥰 Thank You Both for such a Wonderful Day, 🥰 Chris
Not to Mention, Your Artwork Is Gorgeous, Love those Frames and Yay for Laura, They Received Your Artwork, Yay! Have a wonderful two weeks, 🥰👍 Chris
Thank you for those very very kind comments Chris!!!! It touches our hearts!
I’m going in April as well. I’m so exciting.
Last week I bought USA letters at Hobby Lobby. After I painted them I used brown wax like they say but it was way to dark. I thinned it with a clear wax and it was perfect! Just finishing my 3rd Red White and Bloom for a dough bowl! Fast and Easy!
That must look amazing Betty!!!!!!!
I think all stitching supplies should be deductible on our taxes. Thanks for the videos.
Yes!!!!!! and we should all get $1000 of cross stitch stuff annually!!!!! Thanks Tina!
I love watching your videos. You have so much fun together while showing everyone SO many projects that we just don't seem to have time to complete. I always say that I'm a "collector" of whatever my craft fancy is at any time. Some I do get done, others I just say "some day...." Keep up inspiring us!
Thank you so much Martha!!!!!!!!
Thanks Brenda for introducing me to Mountain Craft Studio, I just binge watched all of her videos, so talented and her studio, 😍!!
Yay!!!!!!!! That is wonderful!!!!
Both of you are wonderful stitchers and I am always inspired by all the goodies you stitch and what you receive.
Thank you May!!!
Laura, I started Dutch Beauty on Easter Sunday, and it is now my Sunday project. I have had it kitted for probably 15 years, I was given marching orders by Susan Standley to get it started. I am using Lakeside Maritime White, I think it is 40 count.
Dutch Beauty is so pretty. I will enjoy watching you stitch it, Laura, as I’ll probably never get to it. Just lovely.
I hope I get to it Susan!!!!!! It is a challenge, but you are correct, it is so beautiful!
Well, I am blown away......I am also booked for the Stitch North in April.....so I will be able to meet you in person....I can't believe it!!!.....hope I won't be too shy.....omg....how exciting!!! Thank you so much ladies for all the fabulous STUFF.....just amazing
Thank you for watching Hanna!!!!!! I am excited to meet you next April!!!!!!! Yay!!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 You are so sweet
Omg… you ladies are awesome! I can’t tell you how many times I have rewatched your videos so it made me smile when you talked about rewatching others. You ladies are apart of that scene. 💕 I am so happy to hear Laura is coming to StitchNorth 2023…. I’m going in April as well.. Can’t wait to meet you!
Thank you Marlene!!!!
Loved seeing all the Brenda Gervais patterns. I was surprised by how many I don't have, and I thought I had a ton!!!! I love Amelia! She was supposed to be my Easter start but it didn't happen, maybe today. Thanks for the video. Happy stitching!
Thank you for watching Judy!!!!!!
Ok wow, Laura! All the work you got done on so many starts! You are incredible! Brenda your finishes are amazing! The Rose & the Pear is so gorgeous! Love the frame, it is perfect & makes that stitch amazing finish. The Lucy Owen finish is lovely too!! Way to go ladies with wonderful stitching! 💖💝🌸💐🌺🎉💜
Thank you Sharon!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful day!
My mind is blown with Brenda's chart parade! I am going to have to watch that again. Laura is digging up some good stuff to show - things I have never seen before. Kuddos to the both of you for another fabulous video! Happy Easter!
Thank you so much Patty!!!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 I did go over to Pink Dragonfly and was able to get on the waiting list for some of those cute tomato pins and since I was being enabled I bought the I Collect chart. 🤣😂🤣
Great stitching on Caroline Amelia, Brenda! I hope you survived tax day! Laura - I loved all your squirrels- I hope you listened to your marching orders and finished Alice! Who doesn’t love all the Brenda G smalls? Now I want all of them! But all in good time. Have a wonderful couple of weeks.
Thank you Jackie!!!!!! (and I might be finishing Alice tonight!)
I had my grands here this morning for an egg hunt and lunch and then stitched with you - a perfect Easter Day. Thanks for another inspiring flosstube.
Thank you so much Carol!!!!!!
I also never "share" my charts and I don't mark on them....I was able to help stitchers who were caught in the wild fires in a couple of states in the past years and I was thrilled to find a use for them! I had to laugh at your Brenda Gervais parade saying "these are smalls, wouldn't take very long" I have done alot of these and yes, they are fast compared to samplers, but holy cow some of them are stitch heavy!!! They are all great fun, however, and are terrific once they are done. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you Suzy!!!! What a great feeling to be able to help fellow stitchers who needed supplies!!!!! We hear you about the smalls!!!! Still lots of stitching!
Ladies, I love the fabric line it is She Who Sews by j wecker frisch!!! I love it! It has a vintage vibe. She does a lot of different motifs. I used mine to make project bags but When kristie showed her finishes using the fabric.. I almost died! I have scraps that will work!!! And you are right her video was fab. However, I am like Laura…. I travel from one project to the next because it makes me happy!! Love you guys.
Thank you Tonya!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought it was J. Wecker Frisch! I love her stuff!!!! So unique! Glad you have some scraps to use!!!!!!
The wood in the bowl looks like Japanese Walnut. There was a J Walnut tree in the back of my aunts
Yard. The walnuts are sticky!! But the wood is so beautiful. They cut the tree way back and I found someone to make
A small little stand and I gave to my
Dad for his table in front of the couch.
If it isn't it looks very close .
Oh my goodness talk about enabling 🤣😂 I want everything you ladies showed!! As always great video! ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you Christina!!!!!!!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 😊♥️♥️
Oh Yay!!! I'm not the only one who buys "more than one" because I forget!!! : )
So glad to see you again! Brenda, when you showed the framed Pear piece, I gasped! Laura, only 375 days to go until StitchNorth! Get that passport in order! Ryry is just as nice in person as he is in his videos. And remember when packing my dad's advice, "Take less clothes and more money!"
Thank you Desiree!!!!!! Let the countdown begin!!!!!!!
You're so sweet, Desiree. Thank you!. And I absolutely have to agree with your advice. In fact, it might be the number one tip! I think I'll update the packing video closer to next year's retreat to include everyone's amazing suggestions and ideas. :)
Loved your video as always. You two are so much fun and show the most beautiful stitching and charts. When I finish your videos I have to restrain myself from going and buying ALL the things! You’re terrible enablers! 😂🤣😀
Sorry about that Helen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But we need company in our craziness!!! Thank you for your kind words!
Thanks for our marching orders!!
You are very welcome!
I love the frame for the rose and the giant pear. I’ve always loved carved type frames for certain pieces and that one is gorgeous. Plus you can stand it up by itself. Perfect. Lucy Owen turned out great too. Can’t wait to see Laura’s framed pieces when they come back. I always enjoy seeing a designer parade. They don’t have to be new to be beautiful to look at those charts. Thanks so much as always.
Thank you for watching and leaving such a lovely comment Kathy!!!
Another great video! My husband is a retired CPA, so I can feel your pain, Brenda! He has unbelievable stories about tax season! Laura, a few friends and I were getting ready to do a SAL for Dutch Beauty(love the Start A Long!), but I cut my fabric wrong! What an idiot! And one of my friends is not liking her fabric, then we all saw several squirrels, so we are off on another tangent! Oh well!
Jane!!!! That sounds exactly like something I would do!!!!!!!! We are kindred spirits!!!
Love your friendship! Great idea to pull out Gervais stuff to remind you that you have treasures in every single package! I need to remember that too! 🥰
We are so lucky to have these treasures! Thank you Julie!
Oh ladies!!! You are just so good at inspiring us. I want to stitch everything that you showed us today!! Take care and thank you so much!!
Thank you for watching Julie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stitch all the things!!!
Happy Easter, Laura and Brenda. I enjoyed seeing all the Brenda Gervais smalls.
Thank you Cathy!!!!!!
OMG Laura, I was so happy to hear you are going to Stitch North in April 2023. I will be there also. I am so looking forward to seeing you in person.
Thank you both for sharing your love of stitching with all of us.
Hugs.💖
Thank you Suzane!!!!!!! Let the Stitch North countdown begin!!!!
“It’s painful to be so passionate” 🤭 thank you for these words of wisdom! Speak your truth!! Love your videos, ladies! So enabling 🪡🪡
Thank you so much for watching!!!!!!
Hi Ladies! Lovely video, as usual. Brenda, your framed pieces are to die for! The Giant Pear looks luscious in the oversized frame. Perfecto!! I am now having way too much inspiration to stitch all the Brenda G smalls I haven’t yet stitched!! They are fabulous, of course. Happy stitching to the two of you til next!! 🪡🧵🪡🌷🌷🌷🐣🪺🐇💕💕💕
Thank you Cathy!!!!!!!!! We are all going to be stitching those smalls! Yay!
Glad to see you ordered those tomato pins I told
you about!
Those pins are gorgeous!!!!! Thank you for telling Brenda about them!
My usual pre- watch comment!! So excited to be able to sit down this afternoon and spend time with the two of you. Thanks again for doing these fantastic flosstubes!! Ok here we go…….
Awwwwww! Thanks Renee!!! Hope it was good!!
Oh Ladies, your stash and wips are gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing and helping me write a list of smalls to collect from Brenda. Happy Easter 🐣, love and blessings xx
Thank you Julie!!!! So happy you found some charts to inspire you!
Sending you a hug. Canada's income tax deadline is April 30. I used to work in tax (YEARS!) so I understand your pain, Brenda! As the deadline grew closer, we warned our clients: we charged extra for April 29-30 "new arrivals" and for "shoeboxes full of...stuff" that we had to sort before we could even start to prep a return. If the client had to file in the US too -- well! I've had a glimpse of your returns. I don't know what they're like now but 15 years ago they were *ugly*. Made ours look like a piece of cake! So once you've finished with the filing...put your feet up and stitch your heart out! Sending a hug from western Canada!
Thank you so much Margaret!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know Brenda is glad to be done with taxes for a bit!
So much fun, you guys! Laura, I laughed about your bag story…my husband has always called me The Bag Lady! But I never go anywhere without my Entertainment Bag, and it always has several projects inside, some stitching, some knitting, because one must be prepared for however the mood strikes!!! Ah, kindred spirits make life a joy! Love you both!
That is so fabulous!!!!!!!! I am going to start calling it an Entertainment Bag!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!
I agree with you Laura, “it’s painful to be passionate”. And I might add that passion can be a little spendy. I love watching you ladies, you are so inspiring and bring me such joy.
Thank you so much Lorraine!!!!!! Here's to our spendy passion!
Well ladies another fabulous video as always ☺️ Brenda your framed piece's are stunning and that frame with the Rose & Giant Pear is breath taking and it show off your stitching perfectly 🤗 loved seeing all your chart parade so many beautiful smalls 💛 I watched the wonderful Mountain Craft Studio OMG what a treat to see and she's going to do a weaving video at some point so really exited to see that xxx
Thank you Gillian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I want to start Mr and Mrs Abbot and Daughters and frame them in box frames so I can use them as bookends. Thanks, Laura, for the enabling!
Great idea!
Oh my goodness!!!!! That is an amazing idea Connie!!!!!!
Thank you for the Brenda Gervais Pattern Parade, I've put eleven of them on my wishlist! 😄
Wooohoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting!
Oh my gosh Brenda those Brenda Gervais charts enabled me so much, now I want to go buy them all.
I know!!!!! I agree...want all the Brenda G. now.....but maybe we (meaning you and me, Laura) can start with one or two! Thank you Courtney!!!!!!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 yes, definitely rewatching that portion tonight to make a must have list. Maybe we can have a SAL (totally start along not stitch along lol)
Hi Ladies! Another great video!! I just loved seeing all of the Brenda Gervais patterns you showed! I want to stitch them ALL!! I am doing the Noel Sampler now, and love all of her smalls! I'm stashing them now, and saw so many I want! Your video has me "helped up"!! Thanks for enabling me! 'SHOOM!!!
That is great Carol!!! We always love to get everybody hepped up!!!!!! Yay!!!!
Brenda and Laura, thank you for the fun visit. Brenda, your fully finished pieces are beautiful. Laura, your pieces in progress are beautiful also.
I think both of you should take a month to work on only smalls. Perhaps after that, one week a month for smalls. I find that doing smalls every month helps keep me from burning out on my big pieces. Just a thought, but foremost, you do you! Blessings to you both!
Thank you Rae Ann!!! That is a really smart idea.....maybe we can do it....we shall see!
Another fun and entertaining episode! I'm pretty sure you could pull out your kitchen junk drawer and show us all the contents and it would be entertaining and enabling!
Oh my goodness!!! Thank you Shelly!!!! But it shall never come to that!
@@brendaandtheserialstarter2410 HaHa! I doubt it, I've seen a glimpse of your stash!
So enjoy spending time with both of you as well as seeing your stash. Everything old is new again which inspires me to go through mine. I'm going to try and stitch smalls in between samplers. ❤
Thank you Joy!!!!! That is a great stitching idea!!!
Brenda, great Brenda Gervais haul.
Laura, you had me laughing so hard with the "Hern" Sampler!
Marilyn
Thanks Marilyn!!!
Brenda, your framed pieces are exquisite!!! So excited that you will be starting Consider The Lilies. It will be done before you know it!!!
Thank you Connie!!!!!
I always watch Brenda & Laura at least twice, too!
Awwwww! Thanks Amie!
Such a fun video, enjoyed every minute. Brenda, the Rose and the Pear is just stunning. You can get those USA letters that Brenda G shows at Hobby Lobby in the paper mache aisle. It is painful to be so passionate about crossstitch. Have a great week!
Thank you Kim!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful of you to shout out your flosstube fellow stitchers. Christie was amazing. I watched it twice through.you guys are super too🙃
Thank you Ruth!!!!!!!!
I absolutely love your videos! I laugh every time!! Your projects have also inspired me to start so many new projects. The Brenda Gervais parade was amazing. Thank you for sharing all the things and being so entertaining. ❤️❤️
Thank you for watching Julie!!!!! We appreciate it!!!
Your stitching is just so beautiful. I love that you share so much. 😍🇦🇺
Thank you very kindly!!!
I love the frame for your The Rose and the Giant Pear. Gorgeous!!!
Isn't it amazing?????????? Brenda picked a beautiful frame! Thank you Martha!
You are both very kind. Thank you from my heart. xx Michele
We love you Michele!!!!!!!
Laura you and have that need for our stitching with us when we travel.In common. I've never heard anyone else say they do this. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Martha!!! Just having it with makes all the difference right?? Hugs!
This was such a great episode! So much beautiful work. Laura I love love love Margaret White. Thank you for showing it. Brenda- that frame!! You two give so much inspiration to all of us. Thank you both.
Thank you so much for watching Laurie!!!!
Love Brenda Gervais’ designs! So many great ones!
So many!!!!!!!!! Thanks Marcia!
Hey girls lovely to see you both today, loving all the cross stitching you’ve shown today, just gorgeous.
I’m a bit like you Laura where I need to start everything, I’ve started both of the big charts you both showed, consider the lilies and A Dutch beauty they are both beautiful I also have the bird table by lanarte this is also huge but wait for it …….. I started it in……..2004!!!!
I still want to finish it, I love it.
Love you girls xxxxxx
Glad we are in this boat together Jane!!!!!!!!