FlossTube #5 August 17, 2024 We have a WINNER!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Welcome to episode #5 of Comfort Stitching. In this video I announce the winner of the 7,500 subscriber drawing for the velvet strawberry kit and the handmade acorn pin/needle cushion & wool leaf needlebook. Since I saw you last you've all helped this channel achieve yet another milestone! I'll share progress on my current WIPS and the latest news on the search for Bridget Power. I have some stitchy kindness, "stash enhancement," plans, and a beautiful poem by the Irish poet, author, priest, and philosopher, John O'Donohue to close things out. As always, I appreciate you and thank you so very much for watching!
Music sourced from Epidemic Sound
Current works in progress:
"Bridget Power 1840" by Gigi R
"Antoinette 1894-1896" from www.samplers-berlin.com
"Across the Pond Stitch and Chat" monthly Zoom meetings are hosted by Marie @StitchesAndDiamonds and Angi the @tinyhousestitcher. Find the group on Facebook and all the details about the meetings are there.
So much gratitude to Gretchen and Fred at Florilegium for the very generous giveaway gift of the velvet strawberry kit. If you haven't seen the video tour I made of their store, do yourself a favor and go watch that in episode #3. The Florilegium brick and mortar store is located at 367 Main St. in Weston, MO or you can shop online at www.florilegium.com. Visit Gretchen's Instagram page @florilegiumstudio to see what magic she is currently cooking up.
Information about "Inspirations" magazine can be found on their website, www.inspirationsstudios.com. Their Instagram page is @inspirationsstudios
Mary Jo Hiney's Instagram page is @mary_jo_hiney
Other FlossTubes, Instagrams, or websites mentioned:
~The Sampler Guild, www.thesamplerguild.co.uk, also on Facebook and on Instagram @lindahaddentsg
~McKenna at 1884 Stitchery@1884Stitchery and her website is www.1884stitchery.com
~Kathleen Littleton at Cross Stitch Antiques @crossstitchantiquesbykathl7621 Her website is www.crossstitchantiques.com
~Farm Girl Dry Goods, www.farmgirldrygoodsshop.com
~Pinny and Tunny, project bags and more, available on Etsy
~Barrie at Stitchfolk, www.stitchfolk.com. She also has an Etsy store and her Instagram is @stitchfolk. She has a RUclips channel, too @stitchfolk537
~Colour and Cotton hand dyed floss and linen, www.colourandcotton.com. Follow them on Instagram @colourandcotton or on Facebook for the latest news on their store and what they are dyeing.
~The Attic Needlework @atticneedleworkshop5435 and www.atticneedlework.com
The Barbara Ana 4 Seasons "fancy lady" SAL with @sewmesarah will begin on the Solstice in December. If you'd like to join us you can get a downloadable PDF chart by going to Barbara Ana's Instagram page @barbaraanadesigns. Then click on the "linktr.ee" link in her bio. You will be redirected to another page with a link at the top for her ko-fi shop. Click on that and you will find all of her available charts.
Connect with me on Instagram @jaxx444
Send me an email at comfortstitchingjackie@gmail.com
Blessings to you and Happy Stitching!
Loved hearing all about Bridget! Being a lifelong Catholic, the symbolism and meaning of what you shared was very touching and I thank you for following your heart in wanting to know more. Hoping there will be more to come.
You are a breath of calm, gentle breeze in the flosstube community, thank you ❤
Oh thank you! 🩷
You don’t need to follow the crowd! I follow you because you don’t! Even though I love several FlossTubes and I know we want to do it all, it’s supremely peaceful to watch your chats and be motivated by your calm inspiration. That said, I am looking forward to the barbaraana 4 seasons. They have long been on my wish list and I love the idea of the different color linens.
Thank you! It will be fun to stitch with you!
Thank you for sharing, Jackie. 😍 I enjoy listening to your quest for Bridget Power while I am stitching. Thank you for the poem share today. I felt it in my soul. 💚Michele
You are so welcome! 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you for an appearance by the beloved Archie. He's precious. The words of calm are always appreciated. Best always to you and Archie.
😊 thank you
I was just on The Attics website and saw a picture of Brigit Power stitched. It is stunning! I look forward seeing your progress. I will probably never stitch it, so I am living vicariously through you!
Thank you for following along!
Hi Jackie! Oh how I love Bridget Power. I stitched her a few years ago and she remains one of my all time top samplers. I am so, so happy to see that you and so many others are stitching her. I also love the deep dive you are embarking on to find her. Indeed, she lives on! ❤
Wonderful! Bridget sure is a beauty. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my journey to find her! 😊
Wow! I just found your floss tube and have gone back to watch your earlier ones. Thank you for sharing your love of color and your reasons why you make changes. It feels like a friend speaking to you. Your Lillies is very inspiring, I need to make more changes.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much!
Your visits are such a gift. Thank you for your work on finding Bridget Power. Dying to start her but I also love your influence on me to not start a million more things,…just be mindful of what is in my hands at the moment. Lots of time goes into caring for a pet that needs medical attention.! May it all go well! Get well wishes from m Airedale Cindy!
Thank you, Cindy! 🩷
Thank you (again) for this floss tube. Love the Mildred bag.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. 🩷
Bless you Jackie for the lovely content...best wishes ❤
Thank you so much! 🙏🩷
Thank you, Jackie. I thoroughly enjoy your style of flosstube. ❤
Thank you! 😊
I really enjoyed watching & listening & I very much enjoyed the poem at the end!
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! Your research and findings on Bridget Powers gives me chills. I think a trip to Waterford Ireland is in your future! ❤
That would be cool! I’ll need to start buying lottery tickets. 😉
My pattern has just arrived in the post from the US this morning. Can’t wait to start sewing this. You and Bridget have inspired me!
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy stitching her as much as I do! ☺️
Oh my! Mildred....I just love her - she's soo po-faced... I had an involuntarily 'snort' when I saw your fabulous bag (I am actually quite jealous :0) ). Love your closing quote, too, v thought-provoking. Good luck with your Power quest - i look forward to further updates....
Thank you!
When I look at Bridget’s sampler I get the feeling of abundance and wealth. This young girl might have been of an extremely wealthy family, with a chapel in their property, with curtains that closed when the mass ended, living in a home with abundant flower arrangements, who had an extremely talented embroiderer as a tutor.
I would encourage research in convents and their schools.
Great job Jackie!
@@eugeniaa9205 good ideas, thank you!
I So look forward to your video's and how you end them. Your calm and gentle presence is so refreshing, yet your enthusiasm for stitch is wonderful. It sounds like you are on the right Trac for the Bridgette sampler. How beautiful and interesting it is. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful linen you have acquired. I am getting ready to jump into trying to stitch on it. I am starting with a 28 count Irish linen. Wish me luck! Until next time...Happy Stitching.
Thank you so much! Good for you for having the courage to try linen! You can do it! 🤗
I feel so peaceful after watching your videos. Thank you. My imagination runs wild when we discuss Bridget. The draperies you have stitched look like a silk fabric. That color combination makes it shimmer. Happy stitching!
Thank you so much! 🩷
The message I’ve gotten from your quest to find Bridget is that all artists no matter the genre leave a part of themselves in their work. I’m thinking how surprised Bridget would have been as she stitched, that a conversation would be had about her in the year 2024! I remember seeing this pattern in online shops and never really could see it well. I didn’t understand it. Seeing your stitching brings it to life. It is beautiful. While I am Catholic, I’m not Irish, but yes the symbolism makes sense to me. Thank you for taking the time to search for Bridget and giving us some information about her. I hope you find her full story. What a beautiful gift she gave the world. What a beautiful gift you continue to give us.
Thank you so much! Bridget has taken me on a journey that I never imagined going on. And I’m not done yet! I’m pleased that so many people have been reintroduced to her by seeing me stitch her sampler. It’s a prime example of not judging a book by its cover. 😊
I cannot even express how enthralled I was with your floss tube. I am a new cross stitcher but of Irish Catholic descent. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
I so enjoy your videos Jackie! It is interesting to hear about your research about Bridget Powers. I am praying for Archie, and I hope all goes well with hiss surgery. Hopefully he will recover completely and be back to his old self soon!
Thank you! 🩷
Our dog had surgery for the same ligament problem. It happened again on his other back leg and he was put on anti inflammatories because he was getting to old for surgery. His leg healed and didn’t need surgery. We wished we had tried that the first time!
I’m glad the outcome for your dog was so positive!
Jackie, thank you!! Another wonderful flosstube, I love how you are true to yourself and you are 'you'. Will be praying for a quick recovery for Archie, love how you accept and acknowledge his needs. A HUGE thank you for acknowledging how frustrating some of these monthly clubs can be- I have tried for quite some time for floss subscriptions, bag clubs, you name it. I guess I was late to the game, sadly, I almost left it ruin the joy of the stitch for me. After a self chat- I convinced myself to enjoy DMC - wonderful color selection, a better price point, and color fast! Believe it or not, I even have some DMC linen floss ( that experiment didn't last long- for DMC). Thanks again though, you are the first flosstube person I have heard acknowledge this and I appreciate it. Thanks for the positive energy and for all you bring to the table.
Thank you Bonnie! I really appreciate your kind words and thoughts for Archie. 🩷
Love all the talk about Bridget. I ordered from the Attic this past week. I sent an email, even though they said they were busy getting ready for Summer School and might be delayed responding, I heard from them the next day. Then a phone call to them with payment info and I was done.
The Attic ladies are all so friendly and helpful. I’m glad they were able to help you so quickly!
I heard you mention Florilegium and had to dash back to #3 to see what you had to say. I love Florilegium! For a few years it was a destination for occasional inspiration breaks...time to return!
Antoinette is just beautiful! Archie, have a speedy recovery.
Oh wow! Your continuing research into Bridget Powers is amazing! I love history ( mostly WWII, Civil War and Revolutionary War) and I have just started to delve into Needleart history. Kudo's to you!
Firstly, I’m sure other stitchers have reached out to you about pulling one thread from your card using your needle. If not, it’s a simple fix: you just need to make sure all of the loops are cut on the opposite end of your floss skein from the one tied onto the card. If you don’t, you end up with an unholy mess! I’ve just discovered you, and love your videos. I’m thrilled that you’re stitching Bridget Power so I can enjoy her vicariously! xx, Lee
Thanks for stopping by, Lee! Yes, a lot of people have given me pointers on how to get a piece of floss off my card. I do have all the strands clipped and still haven’t gotten it worked out, though. Oh well. It’s not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. 😊
What a wonderful video! So glad you are finding out about Bridget. I will have to take a look at my chart again to see the symbolism of Catholicism. I am Catholic so the Tabernacle information was very interesting. You were even mentioned on the Mondays with Mary group on Facebook this past Monday in regard to Bridget and the Colonial needles. Love seeing Archie and sending all the good vibes for his surgery and recovery. Love the ending of the video, thank you for sharing those thoughtful moments at the end. I am focusing on three samplers that really need to get done. I so want to start a new sampler so we will see. Project bags are amazing. Happy Stitching
Thanks for sharing and watching! What is the Mondays with Mary group? All the best with your samplers! 🩷
I am so impressed w/ how far you have researched your Bridget Powers sampler! Am awaiting your continuing research...I was raised Catholic and remember of the priest adjusting a curtain back away from the chalice before serving mass. Please keep digging, i also have the love of genealogy research!! Thank you
Thank you!
That is beautiful
Just love your videos. About to pull the trigger and order Bridget Power. Yours just gets more and more beautiful!! Have also purchased the Barbara Ana charts, ready for the Sal. Prayers all goes well for Archie next week!
Awesome! Thank you! And thanks for the prayers for Archie. 🤗🩷
Poor Archie! Cruciate ligament tears are no fun! My small dog has had surgeries on both. I even threw my mattress on the floor for 8 weeks during her recovery! Happy to report she can still run and jump up at 12 yrs old! We did buy her stairs for the bed and of course we have to sometimes lift her. I wish you and Archie the best. If you haven't already ask vet about LED light therapy after Archie's surgery. It really helps the healing process.
Thank you! I’ve not heard of LED light therapy. I will research that. I’m sure I’ll eventually have to buy stairs for Archie but I hope that’s aways down the road. 🩷
Your research into Bridget Power is so interesting. I feel you have a good reason to take a trip to Ireland to investigate further. It's very intriguing and I can see how passionate you are about it. Thanks for sharing your findings with us and I hope you may find more.
I would love to go to Ireland to research Bridget. 😊
I really love your videos. The content and format are wonderful (and calming). I'm particularly enjoying the Bridget Powers detective work. I started this sampler about a year ago. I live in Australia but my Dad was Irish. I've never visited before and hope to one day in the next few years with my brother. Our mum died five weeks ago and my brother whom is 59 today lived with her his entire life. She did everything for him until the day she passed so not only is he having to learn to live without her he is essentially learning to live. He has heart problems (pacemaker and pulmonary hypertension) but is keen to visit where our Dad is from. We sent some his ashes over there to Dublin and want to find where they are dispersed. By you delving into the origins of Bridget I feel I'm learning more about my Dad and they we lived. His mother (my grandmother) was born in 1893. You've touched on times that my great grandmother would have lived through. I haven't done any geneology and don't even now my great grandparents names (sometimes forget my grandfathers names as both my mum and Dad lost their father's before they were five years old - interestingly Dad's father died of TB, my dad's life was akin to the story Angela's ashes, not sure if you have read it and my dad was traumatised reading that book as it hit too close to home. In fact I don't think he finished it). Anyway, enough rambling, thank you again. It's so wonderful to see your video's pop up. I save them for a (semi) quiet time- three kids doesn't give me alot of quiet time lol, but I do so enjoy your work. Thank you so much. oh, and I always used to see this sampler when I started it as a theatre curtain also.
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. My mom passed a little over 2 yrs ago. I still miss her a lot. But she’s definitely with me in my stitching. 🩷
I pulled the trigger and bought the Barbara Ana charts. (It's my birthday so I treated myself...again.) They are very affordable! I'm looking forward to starting to stitch them come December. Thank you for being a calm oasis in the Flosstube world. Beautiful stitching and good information abound. Sending good thoughts to Archie!
Happy birthday to you! I’m glad you’ll be joining us to stitch the Barbara Ana fancy ladies. ☺️
Love your videos. Your hunt for Bridget's provenance is impressive. Unfortunately, I now feel as if I, too. Must stitch her beautiful sampler. As a Catholic "girl" who spent much time in the convent with nuns when I was thirteen, I think that the symbolism detailed is correct. Sister Cabrini, my 7th grade teacher would be very proud of you, Jackie. Thank you for your contributions to the stitching community.
Thank you! 🩷
Hi Jackie! I do stitch Mirabilias (well Nora Corbett, really), and I don’t really stitch samplers, but I really love your Flosstube! I love history and needlework in general, and I truly enjoyed the Bridget Power discussion today. When you were discussing the drapes covering the tabernacle I was nodding my head. I’m Catholic and my church had such drapes covering the tabernacle. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for further developments! Thank you so much for what you bring to the Flosstube community.
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you are enjoying my sampler chats even though you don’t stitch samplers. They are interesting. ☺️
Thanks for mentioning Libby to access Inspirations magazine. It never occurred to me to look there. I had a subscription many years ago, so I’m happy to see it again. Congrats on your subscription milestone! Well deserved.
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Inspirations magazine has a monthly email newsletter that highlights the projects in the magazine and input from readers. I love reading it even though it is mostly embroidery.
Appreciate your passion in search of Brigit Power! The poem you shared is very powerful.
Thank you!
Being an amateur genealogist, I understand your frustration, Jackie. I have hit a brick wall with my husband's grandfather who should be easy to find but no luck. He left the family when my MIL was a toddler and we have looked and looked for him!! I will never give up and you should not either.:) I am Catholic and our tabernacle is veiled....the colors change for the seasons and special days. A red veil signifies the feast day of a martyr. So I agree that this little girl was up on her theology. You have discovered a lot in my opinion and it was very interesting.
Thank you so much! Needles in haystacks can sometimes be found. 🤞
Your videos bring such joy and discovery for me! Thank you for the positivity!
Just found your channel and subscribed absolutely love your podcast, prayer for your sweet pet
Welcome!! Thanks for being here! 🩷
I am looking forward to stitching the fancy ladies with you and Sewmesara. I have my charts now I need to pull the threads and decide on the fabric. Enjoyed the video today. Thank you!
Wonderful! I’m glad you’ll be joining us!
I can’t tell you enough how amazing you are. I always feel so good after watching and listening to you. Thank you❤❤
You are so welcome. Thank you, too!
Thank you!
I find your research very interesting. Love it.
When you mention the curtains I startedcalling my childhood memories of Sunday mass rituals.
In countries like Portugal, Spain and Italy, when the priests starts the communions they go to the alter where they keep the communion bread in little window/cubicles, normally covered with drapes/curtains (and on those countries they're normally purple)... In bigger churches, were they don't use the alter so often, the priests cover the chalice where the communion bread is on with also a type of cover (some cases something like a velvety purple beanie for more formal ceremonies or a a neddleworked white linen).
Thank you for sharing!
Wow Jackie loved your intro…it brought to mind the wonderful women (my teachers) through my life’s journey who inspire and still inspire me to continue to create, stitch and quilt… giving me joy, comfort and peace ( also known as my escape zone ).
Oooh love that project bag!!
So enjoyed hearing the update on your Bridget research. It’s so interesting. Thank you for sharing. Sending prayers for a successful surgery for Archie. He’s so cute!
Thank you!
Haven’t read the comments but could Brigit have been raised in a convent ( sorry if a million people have suggested it)
Very far behind with my flosstube watching because I took 16 days to be an Olympics junkie 😂. But I am catching up on some of my favorites and once again Jackie, you did not disappoint!
Thank you so much! 😊
I am so blessed by your generosity. And that of Gretchen. Thank you!
You are so welcome! Congratulations!!! 🎉🍓🥳🍓
I am so inspired by this episode! I am Catholic (Methodist convert) and have been moved by all your research about this sampler. I haven't been as enthralled with stitching. samplers as some, but have enjoyed the mystery and history of them. I ordered the chart from 1884 samplers and can't wait to get started on something relevant! I have not been so inspired to start a project for so long until now! Thank you!!
Wonderful! It’s a gorgeous sampler and a pleasure to stitch.
Hi Jackie - I love PTP fabric and have for a long time. I have quite a bit and never have issues stitching on it plus I love their colors. I can see why you want to continue to see what you can find out about Bridget even though you have done a great deal of research so far. It whet's your appetite for sure. I wonder how many of us may respond to you and say "my grandma's name was Mildred!!!" because my paternal grandma was Mildred always called Mickie as far as I know.
Thanks for sharing your Mildred! So far, there have just been 2 shared with me. ☺️
@@ComfortStitchingJackie interesting, I thought it was more popular in times gone by. We must be very special indeed!
Although I'm not much of a sampler fan I find your videos and particularly your Bridget Power research quite fascinating.
I couldn't help but nod along at the interpretation of the veil in your piece. It echoes Christian symbolism of the veil that separates us from God the Father being torn apart at Christ's crucifixion (Matthew 27:51). There are still many churches to this day in India that have plush crimson curtains veiling the altar.
Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad you’re finding it interesting. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on the symbolism. I’ve learned so much from all of you sharing with me.☺️
I am not a sampler stitcher nor am I usually interested in history or genealogy but I love to hear about your quest .
I’m so pleased you are enjoying it!
I found a copy online and ordered it! It’s coming from the UK so it’s going to take a while. You have encouraged me to try Samplers and I’m prepping for my first one 😳☺️. Take care Archie!
Wonderful! Have fun!! 😊
Hi Jackie! I’m loving your quest to find Bridget. I don’t know if this angle has come up before in the search, but could it be possible she became a nun? With so much Catholic symbolism in her sampler, maybe she was stitching her vocation. I do genealogy, and one thing I have learned is that new information comes to light all the time. So what may have been a dead end to others looking for Bridget in the past, maybe now a road will open. As clearly, yours did with the rose border! All the best in your continued stitching and searching of Bridget!
Thanks so much, Ellen! I really appreciate your input. Yes, the suggestion of Bridget becoming a nun has come up. I have no idea how to research that, however. It’s probably in church records I just haven’t delved into that, yet. Thanks again! 💚
Hello Jackie, I am a catholic and if you visit churches in Central América, specially those in little towns as poor as the congregation is, those drapes are always very important to decorate churches, different colors to let know people of a specific celebration throughout the year. I’m not saying at all that she is a Latin, not at all but it seems that the custom to put drapes in the altar comes from ancient times. Love all you shared
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your insight!
I love your videos so much! Thank you so so much for making them ❤ I am still thinking about “this day will never come again” from your last video. It really resonated with me and I am so invested in your Bridget journey.
You mentioned briefly that you store your WIPs by draping them over an ironing board. I’m curious about your thought process behind this and do you worry about any dust settling on them? I’d love to see the set up.
It feels nosey to ask but I love seeing how and why other needleworkers do things, and I have been thinking a lot lately about how I store my projects (which is in the plastic zip bags from Amazon) and am looking for a new way. Thank you again for such a great video, can’t wait for the next one 😊
Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. I’m having fun making them!
The two projects I’m currently working on are what I have draped over the ironing board. That way they are not folded up all the time. I have a flour sack dishtowel between the two and another one covering them to keep any dust off. A couple of other projects I have stitches in are folded and in project bags.
The IG photos have been fun. Antionette & Bridget look so nice. Pretty PTP fabrics. I think Ballet Slippers by F&R would be a good choice. Congrats on 8k + subscribers! Speedy recovery for Archie.
I’m no help with the Irish aspect of Brigit’s sampler, but I can help with the Catholic aspect. As a graduate of a Catholic grammar school, we all knew the vestment colors and floral symbols by the 4th grade.
We were taught by nuns, and went to church before class - Monday through Friday. The tabernacle was covered by curtains and opened for the Eucharist.
I grew up in an Italian German neighborhood and lots of us learned how to embroider, sew, knit and some learned lace making and tatting at young ages. 13 is actually pretty old for needlework. I was 4 or 5 when I started learning about textiles.
Best wishes to you learning more about Brigit.
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m pleased that so many people have been interested in Bridget’s story and given me so much information as well!
Red Barn sampler on flosstube has done a lot of digging into old samplers
Good luck with finding more information on BP. The first time I saw it, I thought of a stage and theatre. I agree with you, there is wealth behind the design and stitching - very much fitting with a Reverend's daughter. The 'curtain' isn't your standard opening curtains which draw back to the side with the top ties holding it in place. I also think the curve of the altar top is not standard either but whether this is 'interpretation'.
Thanks for sharing! Im still digging!
Thank you for tracking down Inspirations on Libby. I stopped the video to grab it. That took me down another rabbit hole as I discovered all the quilting and stitching magazines that are available. Brigit is going to be unearthed whether she wants to or not and I can’t wait!
You are so welcome! Thank you, too!
Hugs and love to Archie - can't wait to get a new pup but I have to move first. Enjoy the tag end os summer.
Another beautiful floss tube. Thank you so much Jackie. Good luck to precious little Archie. Love everything you share with us. Take care!!
Thank you so much!
Terrier- Mary Engelbright ‘Cross-stitch for all Seasons’ has a few dogs on pages 10-20 that you might be able to play with.
Hopefully all goes well for Archie. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Wonderful information about Bridget. The Cathedral and churches keep records of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, marriage and death dates on the parishioners. That will help in your genealogy research.
Thank you!
So in listening to you again today I was thinking Bridget may have been in a convent. I went into a convent at 14 (I didn’t stay to become a nun) but Catholic families frequently gave a girl to the convent and a boy to become a priest. I love your floss tube and have said a short prayer for sweet Archie
Thank you!
It’s hard when our Furry Friend is injured. We would do anything for them. Hopefully Archie is back to himself soon. I just placed an order for silks and Brigette Powers. I love Picture this Plus linen I do not find their linen to be tight. I really find Legacy Linen to be very tight even at 40ct. Thank you for sharing your wonderful Floss tube.
Ooh, I bet the silks for Bridget’s sampler will be glorious!
Every time I see a notification for your next video it brings me joy. You are such a beautiful, peaceful member to our wonderful cross stitch community. Thank you 🌸💞🌸Happy and Blessed Stitching
Thank you so much 🤗 🩷🩷🩷
Hello Jackie, I was so pleased for you about your research on Briget Powers. It was so interesting. I am amazed what you have found out. What a gorgeous sampler. I do think that you should contact the Cathedral in Waterford. The Catholic Church is really big on its history, There well may be information that they would have. I can also confirm what Kathleen has said about the curtains that are in the alter area of the sampler. The church, in its various festivals, makes much use of curtains and coverings and capes, etc. Sometimes congregationalists stitched things for the embellishment of the church. Although Briget's sampler may not have been for the church embellishment, as you have said, she may have been educated at a convent. Please keep up your research. It is utterly fascinating. thank you so much for sharing as well. I so enjoy it.
I also love the Antoinette Sampler. I too love the many different alphabets. I am quite drawn to French samplers. They are intricate. I have started one of Reflet de Soie. the chart is so small in its print that it is hard to read. So I haven't worked on it too much. I do want to get back to it because I love it so much. I think it would be good to put on a computer program to make it easier to read. Just have to get such a thing... But as you stated, Sampler September is coming up, so perhaps I will come back to it.
Thank you for your video. I so enjoy your sharing and stitchings.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on the symbolism in Bridget. Much appreciated.
Is it possible for you to take your hard to read chart to a copy center and have it enlarged? That might help you see it better.
Jackie, you are creating the most beautiful flosstubes . They are truly inspiring, unique and a joy to watch and listen to. Thank for your calming presence. The history you are delving into about Bridget is fascinating! Bravo!
Thank you so much, Judy! That means a lot, especially coming from you. 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you for another soul filling episode, Jackie. I am inspired by your tenacity for discovering Briget Power. Thank you for sharing your journey with her with us. Your fancy lady project bag is so much fun. I’m really looking forward to our Stutch along and know of some other who are joining us too. Take care.
Thank you, Sarah! The SAL will be fun! And you’re already kitting up, oh boy!! 😁
It’s so interesting to hear your update on Bridget Powers! For Sampler September I’m going to pick back up a few samplers that I haven’t worked on for a few months. I’ve been stitching Xmas ornaments through July and August for most of my stitching time but my fingers are itching to get back to samplers. I would like to finish the one for my dad as this year was his 40th anniversary since he passed and I’d like to finish one of my HATS samplers or MFE samplers.
It sounds like you have lots of great plans for September! Thanks for sharing. ☺️
I so enjoy your channel because you are comforting and unique in presentation. I truly hope you don't follow the crowd of other flosstubers. I watch a lot of Urbex explorers that find abandoned mansions and houses in Ireland, France,England etc. They've discovered several alters often very ornate and very similar to the one you're researching. There's usually a painting or two of priests and higher clergymen in the home with some evidence that they were family members. It's quite possible this could have been the case in this instance. I do hope ancestry produces something as it is quite interesting.
Thanks for sharing!
I love the dish towel with Our Lady of Guadelupe!!!!
Thank you! My Mom embroidered both of those towels that are shown in her intro. They are especially precious now that she’s gone. 🩷
I love, love, love your flosstubes! I just googled scottie dog for cross stitch, and there are a number of possibilities for you to use in your sampler.
Thank you!
Have you seen Barbara Ana's 'She Mad Hatter'? Very clever.
What an absolute delight and joy to be in your company. What an inspiration you are. Happy stitching and keep safe and well. Love Gail xx ❤❤
Wow, Thank you so much! 🩷🩷🩷
The flowers at the top of Bridget’s sampler are so beautiful. I’m tempted…. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
I’m commenting in your #5 flosstube to the content in your #4. I’m not sure if you go back to previous videos after a while to read the comments or not. Thank you for the suggestions you gave for videos to watch on RUclips. If you don’t mind, I have some suggestions of my own for you to try. I watch the following channels for their creators’ attention to detail, their skill and the joy they take from it, and the love of their work that comes across loud and clear on my screen. For sheer awesomeness (don’t know if that is a word), I watch these joiners/carpenters: New Yorkshire Workshop, AT Restoration and Carlrogers. There used to be a fab German furniture restorer as well, but I can’t find him any more and the name of the channel was three big German words which I can’t remember. For fun, I watch these excellent furniture makeover channels: Modern Makeovers and Transcend Furniture Gallery (love!). I hope you give New Yorkshire Workshop a try (especially the one where he recreates a curved handrail for the house that he is restoring) and Transcend Furniture Gallery (just love my girl Angie). Thank you for deciding to make Flosstube videos. I am enriched by watching and listening to you.
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching and for your suggestions! Awesomeness is definitely a word! I will take a look at those channels for sure. ☺️
Jackie I love everything about your floss tube! You are such an inspiration on all levels - calmness, love of historical facts, creative art and the courage to act on your creativeness. You keep me coming back for more. Thank you ◡̈. Your sweet Archie will be in my prayers for a successful surgery and recovery and your Qwest to know Bridget Powers … may it go forward in gratitude for those s who have gone before us.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and kind words. 🩷
Lavender & Lace and Nora Corbett (who is Mirabilia). I love Teresa Wentzler patterns.
Yes! Nora Corbett is who I was trying to think of when I was filming.
It is wonderful to watch Bridget Power evolve in its stunning beauty. I admire your steadfast dedication to the stitching and the research into its origins.
Best wishes to dear Archie’s recovery. I hope he heals quickly so he can resume his romping about. It’s delightful to see him.
Beautiful Barrie bag! Happy for your treasure!
Thank you so much, Sharon! 🩷
Hello Jackie, Thanks for another great video! I'm impressed that you have engaged so many of the scholars and experts in our community to help find Bridget Power and congratulations on finding clues! I also love your Barrie bag! I am a member of her bag club this year and have loved every one I have received. Thank you for John O'Donohue's poem. It almost reads like a doxology. Very beautiful. Sending healing thoughts to Archie!
Thank you so much! I’ve been so grateful for the help I’ve received with my research. Everyone has been very kind.
I love your videos! Thank you for becoming a wonderful voice in the stitching community. I'm imagining the plot of a historical novel written about Bridget and her life.☺️
I so enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking time to share your stitching.
I found that Inspirations Magazine still has copies of Issue 122 available for $19.95. ( I'm sure + SH). They also offer the kit for that particular design for $120.00. Good luck to Archie.
Thanks for the info!
Ah, thank you, Jackie, for all the info on Bridget. . . .so interesting. Blessings! Have a peaceful night.
Another fabulous video. Oh poor wee Archie, hope his surgery is a great success. Oh my, Antoinette is just stunning. Gorgeous colours in Bridget Powers. Greetings from a very changeable day weather wise here in New Zealand
Thank you! Greetings to you from Missouri. 🩷
just a thought but maybe Bridget entered a convent. perhaps you can check on the churches in that part of Ireland.
I love this journey for you. You brought me to church with your explanation of the symbolism behind the piece. What a blessing to have such a spiritual connection to something as mundane as stitching.
Thank you! 🩷🩷🩷
More luck in Waterford. Ireland was not (and probably still not) transient like we are here. If they stayed in Ireland they are most likely close to where they have always been.
Your videos never disappoint. Thank you for sharing your search for Brigette. I love it!😁❤️
You are so welcome!
I just love all your historical stories about your pattern. Your project is stunnung! And may Archie heal fast. 🙏 A fellow dog lover.
Thank you so much! 🩷🩷🩷