Decades ago, I found myself sewing with cartoons on the TV. It was a light-bulb moment. I realized that when I was sewing or any closeup project like needlework or crocheting to music, I would tire easily and quit. When I was doing those same projects while watching tv, I would last for hours longer. I decided that by lifting my eyes to the tv and refocusing them, they didn't tire as easily. So, I loved you mentioning watching the tv.

"A process stitcher"... Finally an expression that defines my style. I too love the process of it, besides there isn't enough wall space in my house for all the projects I have. Stitching without worrying how and where it's going is nice. Thanks for the lovely video.

This was the best accessories video I’ve ever seen. There aren’t too many out there and I learned a lot. I was never sure how to work Q snaps and now I’m going to try them. I have an expensive scroll system and am intimidated by it but now I’ll give it a go. I loved that you shared your room with us and were so confident and prepared that you were a delight to listen to. Thank you. Lynn Fardella. Pocono Mt Chapter EGA Metropolitan Region.

Oh. My. Word! Your video is packed with information! I'm planning on getting back into embroidery. I located my old floor stand and it seems to be missing parts so I need to get a new one (I bought it in the 1970s). I could not decide if I wanted a lap frame or a floor stand and your video was perfect! I think I'm going to try to locate the Ergo Floor stand. If I really, really get into embroidery, I'll probably add the lap stand to it at a later date. I had hoped that the lap stand could be slipped under my thigh to hold it more securely than rocking around on my lap, but it doesn't look like that would work. In any case, thank you so much for this wonderful, wonderful video--you're the best!

I too learned to cross stitch at 16 and am returning to it after 40 years Your video was so helpful! Thank you! ❤😊

This was a fabulous video! You explained everything so well and your set up is really nice. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

I love, Love your video! It's awesome to see the spaces where everyone stitch. And yours is amazing! Thank you for sharing with us 😊

Fantastic video Brenda, very informative☺. Thank you, happy stitching until next time. Take care☺

Thank you for working so hard to make this so comprehensive and clear!💜💜 Sue

Thank you for putting this all together for us!!! Great job and you did not miss anything.

Thank you so much! This was a great video. I loved learning about the different stitching methods and tools you have. What a great stitching spot too!

Thank you Brenda for taking the time to show all of that, very interesting video!

Wow, I loved and needed this video! I thank you for the detail you gave us of your stitcher spot. I’m definitely interested in the lamp frame. 👏 Diana

Thank you so much for this fabulous video, it really helps and answers a lot of questions. I’ve never seen a video as wonderful as this one. THANKS ❣️🌞

Love your video! I stitch so much like you. You explain and show how everything works. So simple to understand! Thank you so much!

I am so glad you made this video! I think I finally have made my decision as to what lap stand and floor stand to order! Thank you! Jean Garcia

So much great information. This was just what I needed. Several things going on my gift wish list.

Thanks for the comprehensive demonstration. Very helpful. The Elan stand is definitely on my wishlist.

I love your stitchy spot especially the windows! Thank you for sharing.

I love seeing your stitchy best Brenda!

One of the best floss tubes I’ve seen. I appreciate your taking the time to go through all these different options frames and stands. I’m also a one handed process stitcher. Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful video! I’m new to your floss tube and you have shown me exactly what I wanted to know about lap stands, and scroll rods! Thank you for sharing all the information!

Wow, I’m a new stitcher and I just learned so much from you. So glad I found you 😀👍

Thank you for this most detailed explanation of how you use all your tools! I now know what I want for my birthday and for Christmas. :)

What a very informative floss tube, thank you so much for explaining how these work and enabling me! This lap frame looks fabulous, I am off to research it.

You have the best set up,and not to mention what a fabulous video explaining everything so professionally. Thank You.

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Very complete and nicely done. Thank you.

Excellent video! I appreciate all the information. You had everything organized and the camera was spot on!

Thank you so much for explaining the different types of scroll rods and lap stands.

This was the best video that I've found the both explained and showed how the frames work. I have been toying with the idea of getting one, and now I know I will be ordering one. Thank you so much!

Awesome video! So much information and exactly what I was looking for. I have been looking at scroll rods......I am going to place my order now. Thank you! I really appreciate your expertise and time.

This was a great video and learned so much. Getting back to cross stitch after many years. Searched for understanding Q-snaps and I learned so much more from you. Thank you so much.

Thank you for sharing your stitchy spot. I really enjoy seeing how you sit and the tools you use. I really enjoy your videos and love all your wips too!

Your videos are great! I’m like you - love watching stitch with me vids to see how other stitchers work and always learn something new!! Thanks for sharing your tips. Kevin

best and most informative video! I have always stitched in hand, but was interested in learning more about lap stands and q-snaps. Thank you for clearing it up!

I am so glad I found your description of your set up. Thanks so much!

Thank you Brenda for educating me in the world of cross stitching again! Just love your videos. I'm working my way through ALL of them.

I’ve bought this on your recommendation and i love it. I have arthritis and this really helps. Thanks for sharing.

Oh my goodness I really appreciate your video, I needed so much of that information. thank you for taking the time to explain everything so well. Happy stitching!

FANTASTIC!!! Thank you Brenda.

Thank you so much for showing the different frames & stands. It was so helpful!

Thank you so much for this video. It was so helpful showing the different frames and ways of holding the canvas. I needed this tuition as I am new to it all. Thank you again.

Thank you for this fabulous video of your stitching spot! Great discussion of the different stands which will be very helpful to beginners who are overwhelmed by the choice available. The chair looks super comfy too! Happy stitching from Herefordshire, England.

Wooow! You covered so many things in one video. I wish I had seen it about 4 vyears ago, when I first started my stitching. Very good video. Thank you!

This is a fabulous video. You answered any question I could have. Now I'll buy an Elan stand!

You do a wonderful job of explaining all of the stitching tools! I understand with the nearsightedness and SAD 🤗 I have been stitching off and on since age 14 and am 49 for a few more months.. I am getting back to regular stitching time to feel the empty evenings and I love to create ! Thanks again! 💕your videos and your inspiring stitching!

Great video! Loved that you showed us where you stitch and how all your 'gear' works - thanks for sharing!

Thanks so much. I am just getting back into stitching after twenty years. This video was so informative and covered everything so well, right down to the Velcro side holders. I really enjoyed how calm you are when speaking. I am looking forward to checking out all your videos while I am busy stitching.

Best ever video explaining what you use to stitch with and how to use it. I appreciate your time and very informative video.

That was most excellent! I have an Elan and never knew how those elastic band pieces were to be used. Now I know! Thanks.

Thank you, learned alot about stands! And the weight bag is something new to me- will look into that for sure. Thank you

Thank you so much for your video. You are a wealth of information and so thorough! Funny how we all seem to have the same little habits and experiences. You made me laugh a couple of times. Things you said really hit home. I love that the days are getting longer. It is April and I am not a fan of the long dark days either.

Perfect. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching 🧵

Wow! Thank you so much for making this. I have been using the same floor stand since I was 11 years old, but have to sit and lean forward to use it. That never bothered me - until this video revealed that there is a cosier way! I know what I'm buying myself for my birthday... thank you!!!

I have a tip for you. I sew fabric onto the top of my project so that there is more fabric to roll around the top bar, any sort of fabric will do for this. This gives you the choice to have the area that you are working on closer to your body and is more comfortable for your arms and shoulders.

Thank you so much for showing and explaining all the stands and frames.

I really enjoyed your tutorial. I was watching Vonna and she mentioned your channel. I’m looking forward to binge watching yours. I have Subscribed!

Thank you for this very informative video. I started stitching again after a 25 year break. I have forgotten more than I realized! I love your room and your explanation of what type of stitcher you are. Me too! Process over product. I love the notions and patterns and seeing other stitchers progress. Videos are so wonderful during the Covid 19 pandemic.

This was SO informative and well done. Enjoyed it very much. Thanks!

What a fantastic video!!! Thank you for talking about all the different types of scroll rods. I am clueless about them and am working with my first one. Didn’t know how many there were out there.

This was such a helpful video! I’ve always been interested in scroll rods, but was too lazy to invest the time into figuring them out. Now I have the basics down! Thank you!!

This is one of the best accessory videos out there. I have been looking for a good lap stand. I used your link and ordered the same one you have. I'm looking forward to using it.

Loved this video! Have been looking for a nice floor lamp that didn't look like it came out of a spaceship. Found it and bought it! Thanks for sharing!

This was an amazing demo. Thank you so much- I have a great idea for my next birthday present!

Great video! Lovely to see how and where you stitch. I’m loving your lap stand. I might have to look into one of them 😂

watched this couple of times..great job in explaining everything !

Thank you. I had no idea how the stands worked. Extremely helpful.

WOW! Great information. I only started using Qsnaps in the last year, and really wondered if I wanted/needed a stand. You convinced me. I too am a one-handed process stitcher. You made me feel better, that I am not displaying everything I’ve stitched. I love the process. Thank you for defining that. ❤️❤️❤️

Best video ever on supplies. Now to decide which lap frame I want.

Thank you so much for showing your workspace and all the different tools you use. I have been cross-stitching for years but have had trouble finding the perfect set up, mostly because my kids and pets get into everything. I have been looking at adding some different stands and project mounts but didn't want to buy something pricy and not be satisfied. I have looked at so many stitchers' videos trying to find one that shows how they work and yours is the first. Thank you so much I am feeling very encouraged by my selections.

Excellent review - thank you so much for the detailed information about the Elan lap stand.

Thanks so much for showing us your stitchy nest! I'm always curious about how other people set up their spaces. I'm a two-handed stitcher and just bought a Lowery floor stand from the UK. I'm so excited to try it out and I appreciate the advice about padding the frame at the clamp etc. The side clips look awesome and I think that I'll try making some for my scroll frames. Your tips are really helpful and I appreciate the time that you take to make these videos for us. I love watching them and hope that you'll keep them coming!!

Great video!! Thank you for sharing your stitching tools and what works for you. I will try out several things. The breakdown of the lap and floor stands were awesome. Your room sounds awesome!! Happy stitching.

This video has answered so many questions I've had about cross stitch tools. Thank you!

Brenda, you sold me on the Elan lapstand and the scrollrods. I just got it and am loving it. Love the V clamps since I am a q snap user. Once I finish my current project I'll be starting a sampler and will use the scroll rod with the extended lap frame. I'm so excited for this, thanks for making me aware of this system.

I was mesmerized and at full attention during every minute of this video! I love to hear and see other stitchers best practices! Thank you for making this video!

As a beginner, this was gold! Thank you for sharing!!

So glad I found this! Thanks for sharing, I’ll be visiting the site for the stands!

I ordered my Elan lapstand a couple of weeks ago and found your video today! Shocked!!!!! Perfect timing!!!! So excited to try it now with my Qsnap...Thanks for explaining their scroll rods. All of the info was so helpful and I am so appreciative!!!!

Just found you, you are a breath of fresh air wonderful video.I too stitch one handed I am a hoop girl at heart but still on look out for that perfect frame to hold them, never happy! Look forward to more of your videos happy stitching xx

Thank you so much for this video. Your explanations are very clear. You are so right that we want to see how others stitch. Not just see how they stitch but also their stitching spot and setup they have to stitch comfortably. I’m also a process stitcher, although I just got back into it from a many year break. I’m a process knitter too so I understand that terminology. I have projects that I stitched many years ago that I haven’t fully finished. Love your floor and lap stand. I am definitely going to check them out. Thank you again for this video.

Hi, Brenda! It's nice to meet you! KZfaq recommended your video to me right now and I started watching it. How I understand you about living without sunshine for a long time! Now I live in Nevada, but before coming here I lived in Eastern Europe and we had there a lot of gloomy autumn and winter days. Nevada is very sunny every season and I thought Utah is the same. I liked your story very much and will go on watching your other videos. Thank you!

Thank you for your video! I purchased the lap stand you recommended. I’m so excited! :)

What a great video explaining your stands. I stitch in hand but know my days are limited with that method. ThAnk you for educating me

I know this is an older video, but I am so glad I found it! I am just trying stands for the same wrist problem you mentioned. Thank you for all of the wonderful information about stands with q-snaps!

Great video, it’s alway interesting so see where other stitch and their setups so thank you for sharing

Totally what I’ve been waiting for!! The greatest explanation I have ever seen. I’ve been looking for some help in purchasing a lap and a floor stand. Your explanation have helped me decide. Thank you so very much. Your projects look beautiful. Take care.

Hi there I am a new sub from Canada, Ontario to be exact. I woke up in the middle of the night and somehow had your stitch mania video on my iPad from 2019. I couldn’t sleep because I was addicted to watching you and your enthusiasm, but after a while, I had to try and get some Z‘s. Today I’m enjoying this video about how you stitch. I have bifocals, and like you I have mono contacts where one is stronger than the other. I hardly wear contacts anymore because I’m not working and my glasses are so much easier. Because I’m nearsighted I end up taking them off but then I can’t see the TV lol. But perhaps wearing my contacts with the reader glasses would work for both. Thanks for the idea.😂

Hi, Just happened to see your flosstube. Thank you so much!! You were so so informative about all this "stuff" I had no idea about. I was thinking about a stand but wasn't sure what to purchase.. Now I know.

You explain things so well. I guess my next big purchase will be the floor stand. I was debating on how useful they were. Thank you for this video.

Wow! You are so helpful - thinking of everything. I am a cross stitcher from way back - just getting back into it. I am definitely going to order that lap stand. I have the Q-Snap frames - haven’t tried them yet - they will be used for my next project. Thank you - Thank you - Thank you. So glad I found you. 😃❤️😃

Outstanding and jealous of your sunlit corner!

Thank you so much. You have given so much information that I have not seen anywhere else. I,too, have neck and back problems. I, also, stitch like you. I will be ordering the Elan lapstand. Once again, I thank you.

oh, for goodness sakes, brenda! had to pause your excellent video and run to order an elan lap stand!! you are very helpful and clear about the directions. i enjoy your videos very much. best wishes, lucia......cant wait for the delivery..yay!

Wow! Fabulous and informative video! I'm a process stitcher too when hand quilting. I'm gearing up to become a cross stitcher as well. You have really inspired me today to get moving on this process. Thank you kindly!

So informative. I’m a newbie to stitching so this video has helped so much thank you.

Thans for all this information, so well presented!

Just found this channel & found our lives has progressed to a similar place! Liked & Subscribed...before you got into using your lap model!!! I stitch on my dark red microfiber recliner...person power used to close the foot rest. I currently using the 3 items on the Ott floor lamp; having to "fix" the end with the lamp & magnifier.. Just snapped off of the adjustable tubing. Hehe, the Used, Häagen-Dazs chocolate bars w/ almond chips over coffee ice cream are coming on very handy, as I used them as splints. Oh, & wrapped it with Frog tape! On an especially tired afternoon, or evenings, I will add 3.5 magnifier "reading glasses over my very strong blended bifocals, as my near vision is changing, again. I wore my 1st pr of daily eyeglasses at 5 @1/2 years old...apparently I could not see the music printed in the Beginner books, during my piano lessons; every Saturday x 6 years. As I was told, eyeglasses were more necessary, back then, than the Orthadontia for my misaligned teeth. At 70, now. I stitch often daily, between 4 & 10 pm...time our for heating/reheating my supper. The 13 yr old black foster cat, Hoodo, just knows when to join me & have my eyes take a break...kneading the 4 layered blanket...to protect my skin from her very sharp claws!!! These short breaks maybe from 5 min, to 20 minutes.. If she is the recipient of a head massage, chin scratching...with her head pointed up, eyes closed & still purring...BEST MUSIC for MY soul! I use an end table for the design board to hold floss already separated, use several needle holders with "I fill" needles, of 7 of the current colors... My Water glass (stainless steel with a cap & straw) is filled with fresh ice cubes & cold water. During these hot days, I have 2 fans making cross-current air exchanges... I occasionally have the TV on, but found out, when watching KZfaq on my large TV, there are 5 x more ads, than when watching on my phone. Commenting on the KZfaq channels must be done on my phone & for close camera shots, I use both.... How about other stitchers... what does your nest look like?

You did a great job on explaining everything! I have put off buying any kind of stitching stand because I wanted to see one first. Thank you so much!

Such an interesting video Brenda - thank you for taking the time to make it. I love your lovely light stitching area! I have a lap stand which I love but yours looks even better! I’m not sure if there’s one like that available here in the UK. I too am a ‘process stitcher’ with a bag of shame! I totally understand what you are saying about the way stitching makes you feel.