Episode 127~Nostalgic Knit

It’s an exciting episode to round out May! Rob and I travel to the cabin to open it up for summer and investigate our trail cameras.  I detail my recent finish, the Zora, and promptly cast on two new sweaters.  I also take a field trip to Port Fiber in Portland, Maine to talk with Casey Ryder about the shop and Cashmere People Yarns.  Thank you for talking some time to tune in.

Meanwhile, I’m busily preparing for the Maine Fiber Frolic AND the end of school which means getting myself to Orkney.  I hope this finds you well and in good spirits.

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Zora from Best of Lopi in Alafoss Lopi

Pohjolan from Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet in Tinder from Hillesvag Yarns

Roots and Shoots by Teri Lutsak in Nutiden from Honer ooh Eir & Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair

Da Crofter’s Kep by Wilma Malcolmson

Port Fiber 

Cashmere People Yarns

Custom Blends: Southdown/Shetland/Silk & Manx/Romney/Mohair

Music:

Intro-In the Forest Ambient by LesFm on Patreon

Watching the Stars by LesFm on Patreon

Epidemic Sound Playlist:

Episode 126~Daring Craft

Hello!

I was captured this month by some watercolor gremlins! Oh, it felt good to be back in the paper craft and journaling realm. Even better as I was joined by my mum and my niece for some painting time all together. I was able to meet up with Casey of Portfiber this month and am looking forward to featuring her shop and work on the next episode. In the meantime, you’ll have to put up with my painting antics and alafosslopi progress ;).

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Resources:

Quilting:

Clava Quilt by Miss Make quilting with Auriful 12 wt thread

Uncorked by Windam Fabrics

Stars Upon Stars by Laundry Basket Quilts

Star Pop by Quilty Love in FireFly by Sara Watts for Ruby Star Society

Mountain Craft Studio

Watercolor:

The Creative Cove

Wild Watercolor Landscapes by Kolbie Blume

Watercolor Workbook by Emily Lex Studios

Knitting:

Da Crofter’s Kep by Wilma Malcolmson

Zora from the Best of Lopi in Alafosslopi

Music:

Intro: In the Forest Ambient by LesFM on Patreon

Epidemic Sound playlists: Lost Words & Liked

1.Golden Things

2.The Wait is Finally Over

3Waiting for Spring

4.Robin

5. Weavers

6. Old Pen

Outro: In the Forest Ambient by LesFM

Episode 125~Fiber Trek 2.0

Hello! I’ve had a nice vacation which allowed me to recharge some creative vigor, celebrate my birthday and go on a fiber trek to Liberty Hall Farm and Great Bat Wool Works. Phew! I hope you enjoy the interview with Theresa. You never know what’s going to happen when sheep are involved 😉 As always, thank you for sharing in this creative journey with me. I really appreciate the kind. comments and encouraging feedback.

Patreon

Resources:

Wool & Wax Tote by Noodlehead

Adabrock Weaving

Zora from Best of Lopi in alafoss lopi

Da Crofter’s Kep by Wilma Malcolmson in a variety of yarns from stash

Trondheim Cowl by Sofia Capelle in Cashmere People Yarns available from Port Fiber

Music:

In the Forest Ambient by LesFM

Epidemic Sound

Episode~124 Sky & Snow

Hello! 
Well, I thought March was going to long and sloggy but here we are at the end and only two weeks away from my April break.  I am feeling the momentum of spring start to emerge and found myself today back at the table with cyanotypes. There are lots of plans being made for the spring and summer. I almost can’t catch my breath with the whirlwind of thoughts. 
In this episode, I take you along on our winter trip to the cabin by snowmobile and provide more details on the Stars Upon Stars endeavor. There is also knitting and spinning!  
As always, thank you for tuning in. A deep heartfelt thank you who support this project through Patreon
Hope this finds you well and in good spirits.
Sarah

A deep heartfelt thank you who support this project through Patreon
Stars Upon Stars by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts 
The Clava Quilt by Miss. Make in 12wt Aurifil Thread
Three Waters Farm  
Zora from The Best of Lopi in Alafoss Lopi
The Nicole Sweater by Aimee Sher in Manchelopi from Wooldreamers
Frokengarde from Kofteboken 2 & 3 in Hillesvag Vilje & Solje (cognac)
The Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
The Knitters’ Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd
Knitting without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmerman 
150 Scandinavian Knitting Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Music:
Intro/Outro Music: In the Forest Ambiet by LesFM on Patreon
Music provided by
Epidemic Sound Lost Words Playlist Favorites Playlist
LesFM on Patreon



Episode 123~Finding the Time

In this episode I share some winter shenanigans that my niece and nephew got up to on break as well as an attempt at hand quilting.  There is quite a few knitting projects to discuss and some recent acquisitions for the stash…which I’m very excited about.  A deep heartfelt thank you to those that contribute financially through Patreon

Clava Quilt by Ms. Make in Uncorked by Windham Fabrics 

Auriful Thread 12 wt from Hawthorne Supply

The Jay Sweater by Rachel Brockman in Norsk Spelsau Holm Gard

Frokengarde from Kofteboken 3 Kofteboken 2 in Hillesvag Solje (cognac) Ville (natural)

The Nicole Shawl by Amiee Sher in Manchelopi  

Kiiruna by Ronja Hackalehto in Tidal Yarns 

Zora in Alafoss Lopi from the Best of Lopi 

Hillesvag; Tinde and Forgarn 

Podcasts:

Soulful Spinning, The Knitty Stew, The Republic of Me, Yarn Chaos ( all available on YouTube)

Music:

Intro/Outro-In the Forest Ambient by LesFm on Patreon

Watching the Stars by LesFm on Patreon

Adam and the Couch Potatoes~ Go to the Playground previously on the Free Music Archive  License Note: the song was amended to shorten the section. 

A Nightingale’s Journey by Wanderer’s Trove from Epidemic Sound 

Episode 122~Spirit Spin

Well after 15 hours the episode made it on to the internet. I will be posting the YouTube version this evening. Things are a little chaotic here as my nephew and niece have arrived for a wild winter rumpus. Fond wishes and blessings~

The Nicole Shawl by Aimee Sher in Manchelopi

Dog Star by Tin Can Knits in Plotolopi

Three Bags Full with Judith McKenzie McCuin

Handspinning Rare Breed Fleeces with Deb Robson

Both available on Long Thread Media for purchase or through subscription

The Spinner’s Book of Fleece

Louet Mini Combs

Just Get it Done Quilts

Episode 121~Behind the Wave

Hello! 

A busy couple of weeks here on the home front as we welcomed my niece “Annie” to the family.  Mom and baby are hale and hearty and we are feeling full of gratitude and blessings.   I admit, I’m also, feeling a little “behind the wave” of all my endeavors.  So much to do, explore, finish…Ai!  And then there’s work! Thank you so much for traveling along with me on this creative journey.

Patreon

Learning to Weave by Deborah Chandler

LeClerc Nilus II floor loom

Wood You Gather Here? By Clara Jean for Stella Designs 

Dog Star by Tin Can Knits in Plotolopi 

Music from Epidemic Sound: Playlist 

Intro/Outro by LesFM on Patreon In the Forest Ambient

Episode 120~Grounded South

Hello, 

The winter snow has finally arrived. Ruby and I get out for a romp in this edition to talk all the magic of fresh fallen snow. I’ve been staying south at my parents in Maine as the storms have made it challenging to drive home. But I’ve had lots of extra time with my niece and nephew and opportunity to work on projects.  On this episode I feature some new found exploration in to fountain pens and cursive writing practice. As well as share the new book from Natalie Chanin, Embroidery.  As always, thank you for being here and coming along.  A deep heartfelt thank you for supporting my work any way you can. If you’d like to contribute financially you can find my Patreon page here

Pilot Metropolitan fine & medium nib-Jet Pens

Learning Cursive with The Hobbit by Robyn Joiner (Learning with Literature.)

Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and the School of Making  by Natalie Chanin 

The Dog Star by Tin Can Knits in plotolopi 

The Jay Sweater by Rachel Brockman yarn by Holm Gard

Kirruna by Ronja Hakaleto in Tidal Yarns fingering weight

Dreyma by Knit Love Wool 

Music is provided via Epidemic Sound-playlist 

The intro music is provided by LesFM from patreon In the Forest Ambient 

Kate Davies Kaav & Skiftie  

Manchelopi from Tribe Yarns

Nicole Shawl by Amiee Sher 

Bmandarine on Patreon

Episode 119~Cycling Through

Hello!

How are you easing in to the new year?  I’ve been met with a bit of frantic momentum to get the baby quilt done!  Yup,  I’ll be detailing that in this latest edition.   I hit a few a stumbling blocks with my knitting and I’m realizing more and more, it’s time to spin. I am so grateful for those that contribute through Patreon. Thank you

Projects:

Quilting:-

Clara Jean Wood You Be Mine? for Dear Stella 

Quilt self drafted 

Tiny Orchard Quilts 

Square in a Square templates from Meadow Mist Designs  

Knitting:

The Jay Sweater by Rachel Brockman yarn by Holm Gard

Kirruna by Ronja Hakaleto in Tidal Yarns fingering weight

Dreyma by Knit Love Wool in handspun Lopi and Alafoss Lopi 

The Fleece and Fiber Source book by Deb Robeson and Carol Ekarius 

The Best of Lopi

The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns

Music is provided via Epidemic Sound The intro music is provided by LesFM from patreon

Intro music is by LesFM on Patreon

Turning of the Year ~ IV

Thank you for joining me here for this four part, creative series. I hope peace, joy and light are filling your days as we prepare to welcome a new year.    

Stitch Journal: Karen Turner: https://stitchinglife.uk

You can find my play list from epidemic sound here:

https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlist/jqiii1awqky9jeqvcnmbshiqeo5oqdut

Music Attribution:

Song for a Winter’s Night as sung by The Nancies

Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

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Angles We Have Heard on High by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Deck the Halls by Kevin Macleod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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