Brenda and The Serial Starter - Episode #112 (4/28/24)

Diet Coke + straw: Bend the tab back over the opening and stick the straw though the small hole. Straw will stay in place. 🥰

OMG! I almost end peed my pants when Laura found out Brenda doesn’t keep track of her fabric used! 🤣😂🤣😂 To Brenda’s credit she does remember a lot of the fabrics she uses. I understand being overwhelmed, there just isn’t enough time in the day and even when you retire there still won’t be enough hours in the day! Happy stitching Ladies, love all your projects, wips, finishes. Hope to see you again soon!

I still can’t get over how funny it was when Laura found out that Brenda doesn’t keep track of what linen she uses! The shock on Laura’s face!!😲😂🤣 So all this time when Brenda tells what linen she used, she just is going by memory?? If so, that is amazing!

You each make me so happy. I don’t have any cross stitch friends locally so you two fill the bill. You make me laugh and inspire me and I appreciate you so much. Thank you friends.

I have never laughed so hard when Laura found out Brenda didn’t write down the linen she uses… you ladies are my favorite to watch when I need a laugh… you brighten my day…and inspire me with your projects. ❤😂

I’m enjoying preparing threads for kits as I watch you two share your love of stitching and paraphernalia. And I do consider playing with my stash an important sub-hobby to my main obsession!❤❤

Absolutely the best words to live by, "stitch what you love and enjoy it". Thank you for reminding us what is important. Happy stitching 💚

I laughed out loud when Laura scolded Brenda for not writing down her fabric choices. Thank you so much for that Laura! So funny! You really made my day brighter ❤

The comment about not keeping track of Linen and Laura’s reaction, have me laughing so hard. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Never apologize for the haul, I’m with you love buying and supporting. I call it my collection 😊

I could watch a flosstube with you two EVERY day!! So much joy, laughter, inspiration and stash envy!! Please don't stay away too long, so we don't have withdrawals! xoxoxo

Can I just say how much I love you two? I really love how you said you support the designers (when you were talking about 20 years worth of stitching). I feel the same way. As a quilter, I think collecting fabric and sewing a quilt are two separate hobbies! Keep doing what you are doing!

Brenda you need to finish Every Opening Flower!! You are the reason I came back to cross stitch and that is the pattern you showed when you had it started. I have completely gone down the rabbit hole!! Love you all so much.

Florence Mary Dickenson is indeed beautiful. When it came out I ordered it even tho I'd never done a sampler. Laura said "it's just one stitch at a time" so I started it on Jan. 1, 2022 and finished it May 12, 2022. I was sad to finish her, such a good time stitching it. Looking for a new sampler to start now. Have completedA Samplerfor My Mother recently, which was my Jan 1, 2024 start. You 2 are bad influences!!!! Only in the best way of course. Your flosstubeis my favorite, keep them coming please.

Yay!! The dynamic duo is back❣️ That straw situation 😂 Thanks for sharing your stash & wip collection, your highs & lows and your encouragement to stitch what we love!

This is the first episode that I thought Laura was going to give Brenda “Marching Orders”!!! 😂

The straw with your Diet Coke was epic. I love you both showing your goodies. I moved back to Michigan last week.

I love seeing your stitching and your friendship.

I am not a sampler stitcher but I just love you girls ❤

Must admit it was hilarious seeing Brenda channel Laura and Laura channeling Brenda LMAO. We never get to see Laura putting everything back in the bags and Brenda pulling from bag after bag 😅. Love watching you two! Now that Ann Grimshaw is finished 8be moved on to an old WIP, Sneek by Long Dog. hopefully that will be finished in 2 weeks 😊

I always watch every episode of your flosstubes but I have to admit this one had me laughing out loud! Especially since Brenda doesn’t write down her linen picks. Too funny. I thought Laura was going to give Brenda marching choices. Thanks for sharing all of your stitchy goodies with us even though you have other things going on behind the scenes. Until your next video…take care.

Oh, this was such fun!!! Always so great to see both of you!!! Loved going through your projects, Brenda! I could not stop laughing at your absolute shock Laura that Brenda does not write down her fabric!!! That bowl full of goodness is amazing!! Thanks as always ladies and happy stitching!

Wow! That was quite the Brenda show today! 😂 I'm not used to seeing Brenda all hepped up and Laura so cool and collected...and giving Brenda those marching orders to write down her fabric choices! 😂. What's happening in the universe?! 😂 Brenda, I love how your Florence Mary Dickinson piece is coming along. I've been waffling about getting that for so long now. I'm off to Hobby House to see if any charts are left. Hope you are both enjoying whatever it is you'll be stitching on in the next few weeks! Be well!

What a joy watching you today! 🫎

Enjoy watching you two funny ladies have fun with all your stitcheries. Made by day.

I had the pleasure of visiting Colorado Cross Stitcher shop on a recent road trip. Yes, her recent floss tube was great !!!!!!!

Y’all are the best. You always make me laugh and smile. ❤

OMG!! I could not quit laughing at all the side comments after Laura found out Brenda doesn’t keep records of fabric used!! Brenda, your public wants to know! LMAO You two are such a hoot! I was hunting for a particular start today (made the mistake of doing so while husband was in the room), and also had a few heart palpitations from all the goodness. I think hubby’s most ridiculous comment was “why do you need to buy another thing?” He can be such a doofus sometimes! LOL Happy stitching! Hugs!❤

Another wonderful Floss Tube! Loved your parade of stitching and Brenda’s dough bowl of samplers. I had to laugh about the fabric and not writing down the names and I can certainly relate to that. Can’t wait for the next video! 🩷🩷

You bring great joy and so many laugh-out-loud moments! I also have Sarah Milthorp and Ann Campion from Sampler Symposium 2023-also my first-with not a stitch in either but loving them both so much! Hearing your fabric choice for Sarah May get me going on it! Thanks for so many minutes of enjoyment.

Another great video! Thank you both so much! Brenda I agree with you that the designers do need to take sometime off so we can catch up on all our projects! lol!❤😂

Brenda, Three things: Your finish was gorgeous, your bowl presentation was a great idea, and 3 Laura gave you marching orders. Keep track of what fabric you are using. The people want to know! I appreciate you sharing your charts. Some people collect stamps, cars etc you collect cross stitch. Go for it❣️

I love you two - your channel is nothing but sunshine! God bless your wonderful stitchy souls, friends. ❤ -Gigi

I love the mention of not going to finish everything. I do get concerned about buying more even though I have so much already. But, I also love supporting designers and shops, and it is fun! It's not any different than collecting baseball cards except we can actually use our collections. 😊

YOU GUYS CRACK ME UP!!!!! I've missed you, wish you were on every day!!! Thanks for all the information and enabling!

I have been challenged by my middle school students to finish Land I Love by July retreat. I have been fairly monogamous since Feb. 19, which is not my ‘norm’. Your video brought so much joy to me. I will have to rewatch to soak up all the fabulous charts, linens and threads. I am trying to shop/stitch from stash-2 sons in college next year and a kitchen remodel have pinched the pocketbook a bit. ❤ Thanks for taking time to share so many lovely things with us.

You both are so funny. Love the way you banter back and forth…. You kept me smiling while doing some alterations on my grand daughter’s prom dress. Thank you❤. And Brenda … write down the fabric you use … 😂

Awesome video!!! Love all of your WIPS and projects that you two want to stitch!!! Brenda your Sampler Bowl is fabulous!!! Loved the long video!! Happy stitching, Lynn

Brenda, thank you, thank you, thank you! So encouraging!

So much stitchy goodness. ❤❤

The part about Brenda not keeping track of the linen ROFL I played it back a few times and laughed just as hard each time!

This was such a fun video - I loved seeing everything. Brenda, I don’t keep track of my fabric either. I figure if someone likes a pattern they are going to use the fabric and threads they like anyway!! LOL. You go girl. Thanks for sharing all of your pretty projects, I always enjoy seeing what the two of you have been working on or are planning to work on. Happy stitching.😊

Some wonderful stitching time coming up ladies and so inspiring to me as I’m still on that stitching journey too. Blessings and happy stitching.

Ladies, you are just such fun! Brenda, I guess you need to quit work and stitch full time!!!!! Thank you for sharing all those wonderful things you want to stitch. And I agree with Laura…..we DO want to know what fabrics you have used and will be using!!!! I love football and miss it this time of year. Our Longhorns are moving into the SEC and that should be a challenge!!!!! In the NFL, we are Chief fans because I love Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, an old Big 12 quarterback. It has been nice to see the Texans come alive this year. I’ll look forward to your next visit. I love your attitudes as expressed at the end of this video. This all brings us joy so it’s worth whatever we spend and whatever time we spend on it. Carol in Texas Aj

Love seeing your smiling faces. I did have to back up a couple of times and take screen shots. I am stitching on the sampler from the SGR retreat as you chat. It makes my heart sing. And I bought the sampler from Cross Stitch Antiques ❤! Have a blessed time until we meet again!

Hi Ladies, So happy to see you and get to smile and laugh awhile! The two of you are so cute! Exquisite stitching as always!

Y’all always make me laugh. I love watching you both. Such a joy! But wow, that dough bowl is amazing. What a great and gorgeous idea! Have a blessed day. Can’t wait for your next floss tube.

Laura- I am an Indy air fan also! I was at the Birmingham race on the 28th. Love you two and enjoy your talks. Keep it going!

Lovely stitching, ladies! Love seeing your stashes and projects. Have a great couple of weeks!

Oh, ladies, what a wonderful video! You two are the greatest enablers! Another one worthy of multiple viewings, so much stitchy goodness. Thanks for sharing all of your project bags along with the projects enclosed in them. Brenda, your dough bowl is so amazing! A gorgeous vignette of your beautiful stitching arranged with such lovely vintage pieces. Thank you for sharing!

You two made my day - in so many ways today. No guilt allowed - you’re stitching, you’re inspiring others & you promote small businesses and then ….. you have fun. Sending warm wishes for peace your way. Stitch on 🎉 & thank you sincerely.

I'm so appreciative of you both...you bring me so much happiness ❤❤❤. I love all you share and your patterns, floss, fabric help this stitchie community so much. I'm certain I have more love and appreciation for the artists from watching you then I would on my own. I'm definitely buying some charts...heartstring samplery strawberry....I've never seen before and now it's in my cart as a PDF to buy. Your enthusiasm is beyond containment and very contagious and welcome in my world.❤❤❤

Laura you are hilarious!!! The wit, the sarcasm, the dead pan seriousness muwahahaha 🤣!!! Loved that Brenda was cracking up as well ❤️

Oh another priceless flosstube. Laura when you were teasing Brenda about not needing to tell us what she stitched it on I was laughing out loud. And rewound it!

I have been watching your videos religiously from the very beginning and just love watching the two of you! Your stitching is amazing and Brenda, all the stitchy goodies! Love them all! I died laughing when Brenda spoke about the floss drops that Laura never gave her. Too funny! Thank you for brightening my Sundays. Brenda, any advice for me about chemo? I am about to start radiation and chemo combined and then 18 sessions of heavy duty chemo. I admired your courage. Thank you ladies for the wonderful videos, for sharing your love of stitching and for all of your stash!!!

You girls make me feel so much better about my own stash. Have only come back to xstitch in the past year and already have boxes of fun things I want to stitch! How does this happen? I think it must be catching because we all have some form of stitch addiction! Love you'all!

Love you both....but Brenda really showed us her addiction today! :) Enjoyed the show so much!! Thanks for sharing ladies.

Favorite Episode! All willy-nilly with the fabric Brenda. Laura, so. hilarious!!

What a great video. Fantastic stash. I love everything! I like to watch the Badgers when I stitch. Laura, you can stick the straw through the tab to hold it. Marilyn

Good to see you two again. It's May 1 today and snowing here in central Alberta (wet snow; we needed moisture so badly we're not even complaining!) Thanks for the mention of Mason Linen. I'd never tried it but Traditional Stitches is the vendor in this part of the world (maybe in all of Canada; I don't know), and they recently had a selection of Limited Edition linen from Mason. I scored a piece of 40 count; it came in the mail this week -- looks gorgeous! RE: Stitching from the bottom left: Caroline of Evertote does that most of the time. It would make me nervous too; I prefer to start in the top left. And...Lakeside. Yes, I know it's hard to find...but again, Traditional Stitches came through with a piece of 32 count Vintage Bisque for me in that same order (above) that I got last week. I'm going to use some of it for Jeannette Douglas' "Garden Box" smalls (I have my own antique sewing box for them; it was made by one of my grandmother's brothers a good 100 years ago or more). Definitely "Lakeside worthy", eh? 😊

Laura, you’re hilarious about Brenda not keeping track of what linen she uses. I don’t either hahaha. Thanks for sharing as always.

Oh, ladies. I so needed your hilarity this weekend. Thank you for the laughs. (Laura’s realization that Brenda doesn’t keep track of fabric names was priceless. Brenda, your knowledge week over week of fabrics astounds me!) You are the best of friends. Thank you for sharing your love of stitching with us all. Hugs to you both. ♥

Love the energy of your videos. I find myself smiling all through every video.

I cannot believe that children so young ,stitch these beautiful samplers ,that l have never stitched ,l am a mirabilia person .

You two are having fun, and so am I!! Haha! I will never get all of my patterns stitched-but who cares? I am happy. And as the saying goes, if Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! Great video and it was good seeing you both. I look forward to each video. Until next time. ♥ Pam Miller

I'm so in love with your videos. You two bring me so much joy and inspiration. Thank you so much for posting a video today and thank you so much for all that you share with us.

I found 36 ct Agave at Tomorrow's Heirlooms several weeks ago. I hope you are able to find it Brenda. Love your channel and look forward to new videos. I always have a good laugh.

I like to consider myself a collector of all the pretty cross stitch things. The process of purchasing and picking out fabric and threads is enjoyable to me. I like you have so many things kitted up to stitch and I realize I will not live long enough to stitch it all but it is my hobby and I love it! I so enjoy watching your videos.🙂❤

Thanks for another fabulous video! It was almost like Freaky Friday - Brenda was Laura and Laura was Brenda!! 😂 No such thing as a too long Floss Tube or too much stash!❤️

You both are so cute! I enjoyed seeing all of your wips and haul!

The sampler bowl is just GENIUS! It's a perfect display, Brenda! I always love visiting with you two enthusiastic ladies. Thank you for sharing your time and love of stitching. ❤ Also, my jaw dropped when Brenda confessed she didn't keep track of linen. So funny!

"We have fun!" .... I totally notice this in every episode. The only thing that would have made it better is if one of the cuckoo clocks would have went off when you said it. Love your videos. You both make me smile every time. Appreciate you both.

Ladies I most certainly enjoy your videos. And I want you to know that because Laura had to show her PDF Paloosa that she went on, I purchased Robins Nest. It’s a pretty chart, so thank you for sharing!

Thank you for sharing! So much eye candy, I loved it. Keep on stitching and do what you love!

I really enjoyed starting a bank holiday weekend with you both and all the eye candy ❤ I happened to glance out of the window at one point and found I had a squirrel bouncing round the garden, could be a sign 🤣

I love watching you two 😂 a good way to wind down after work, I love all your stitching, and yes we need to know what fabric you stitch on. X

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sampler Bowl, just beautiful! Brenda, I love your want to stitch collection. Not only do I cross stitch, but I quilt. I love going thru my stash, it makes me so happy. Yes, I get overwhelmed, I have so much. and no I dont feel guilty. I work full time as a Nurse. My crafting is my mental health time

Love you two!! I told my kids the very same thing that my cross stitch brings me joy and I know I’ll never get to all of the stuff I buy ! I get joy just sitting and looking at my patterns and threads!

You ladies were cracking me up during this whole video😂

I love my Annie’s Keepers. Have all my DMC on already and use the spine for hanging in a file system. I keep mine in small hanging file boxes. I got mine from Acorns &Threads, plus they have a video about how one of the ladies there uses them to store her threads.

Love to listen to you both while doing my own stitching!! Traditional stitches in Canada also sells mason linen. So much beautiful inspiration and knowledge

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed seeing everything you have in your stash. I wish I stitched faster but I enjoy the process and the finish. You provide wonderful inspiration.

Love all the stitching! Skol Vikings! Thanks for the inspiration!

Loved seeing the two of you. I’m on team Laura on keeping track of the linen! I know I wasn’t asked but that’s just my 2 cents. I was laughing out loud at Laura’s shock and dismay at the revelation about the lack of linen recording. I hope that each of you were able to decide what to work on today. I enjoyed all the goodness you all showed us. Thank you.

“The naming of the linen”. 😂

What a happy morning to wake up with my fresh coffee and see the two of you!!!

You guys! I went to the Attic for the first time two weeks ago while in town for a family wedding. I got to meet Jean and Carolyn and had the best time! My husband waited very quietly and patiently in the comfy chair by the window while I took my time wandering about the shop and in turn he got to eat an In ‘n Out burger for lunch. What a treasure that shop is as well as the lovely humans that work there! Will definitely go every time we get back down there! ❤

Happy to see you today ! Love your STITCH sticker

You two make me smile! Love your friendly banter. Would love to stitch w you two in person someday. ❤

What a great video ladies, as always full of inspiration❤

Such a great early evening stitching and watching you ladies. Thank you xx

Thank you so much for such a joy filled video. It really brightened my day. First there was soft drink unladylikeness , and then to find out someone doesn't keep track of fabrics, oh the horror. 😱 lol

Thanks for the laughs! I love that Laura was giving the marching orders to Brenda. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next video. Will Brenda start all the things and Laura stitch on only a few projects??????? Happy Stitching!

You are so right with the work and deadlines and our stitching!! I never could put my finger on why I felt that way! Very well stated!!

Absolutely amazing episode. I laughed at so many things. Laura was on one today. Thanks for the amazing inspiration, Brenda. And the beautiful message about our hobby and collections. It's all about whatever brings you joy.

Thank you for all the inspiration!! It is delightful listening to you ladies! ❤

What a perfect video! I did my thing where I split up watching over two day and woke up super happy & excited to get into my stitchy room to watch the rest! It was a great start to my day! Thank you so much for these fabulous videos, Brenda & Laura! They really are the biggest treat! 💕💕

Such a fun video today! I’m so glad you liked the fobs that I made. It was lovely talking to you, Laura. I hope you are both able to visit Acorns and Threads someday.

Love watching you both! So much laughter and beautiful stitching, so inspiring! Thank so much!!

I realize from some things you said today, and from a post recently, that you have experienced some sorrow recently - and I am sorry. But you absolutely made me totally laugh out loud several times, mostly around the whether Brenda has written down the linen she used for things she has finished. You two ... I almost had to pause the video to go to the bathroom during several minutes of this video. I'm so glad you are back, and thank you for all of the inspiration. Interestingly, I have finished that Lost sampler from the WoW box - it is an object lesson for me. And I have carried on stitching on the #bbdweekendsal (and usually remember to post something on instagram!). I love doing Blackbird the first weekend of every month!

You 2 had me ROFL! Yes Brenda, you need to start making notes of your fabric choice. Laura--keep after Brenda to let us know the exact fabric she uses. And feel free to drink directly from the can! Have a wonderful week!~~Patty