I finally made it home! I’m excited to share my finished Elevenses Backpack with you. As always thank you for tuning in.
Many Fond Wishes, Sarah
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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
Resources:
Elevenses Backpack by Sew Liberated
Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift
Islender from RAUMA PATTERN BOOK 433: FIVEL KLASSIKERE in Lettlopi
January did not unfold as I had expected which placed me in a bit of a creative bind. I made the ultimate winter commuting booboo. Yup, I assumed I’d be back to my home on the regularly scheduled days but alas, weather and family kept me from returning. And in an effort to travel lite I brought MINIMAL knitting and crafting. My husband saved the day and came down with a resupply of yarn and other projects. So, all that to say this episode is kinda bare bones and a little later than I anticipated. Here’s hoping it all works out for next weekend!
In this episode I finish all the steeks for my Yell and share a new to me book Wilderness Knits by Linka Neumann. I’ve been eyeing this one for a long time and I’m so pleased to have it in the collection.
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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
Resources:
The Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift
Islender from RAUMA PATTERN BOOK 433: FIVEL KLASSIKERE in Lettlopi
Talk about coming down to the wire! I’ve got three different sourdough projects on the go and wow, that’s put a vast amount of pressure on my executive function skills ;). We’ll see where that goes in 2026. I repurposed the studio vlog footage for the intro as I really love the Auld Lang Syne song…forgive me for cutting a few corners. I haven’t really been filming as the house is in a bit of a state due in part to our water heater giving up the ghost right before Christmas. But Rob is on it and I’m hopeful for hot water in January.
In this episode I’m going to share the book Nordic Sailors’ and Fisherman’s Sweaters by Lotte Rahbek and Gitte Verner Jensen and up date you on my Yell steek.
Happy New Year and see you very soon in 2026!
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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
Resources:
The Woolly Good Gathering
Eyjar by Védís Jónsdóttir: in plotolopi held double
The past few weeks have been deliciously cold and snowy. We are iced in for the winter but not before I was able to grab some excellent footage of four otters. I was so thrilled to have these four visiting over four days. I hope they take up residence here.
In this episode, I get reacquainted with a book in my library, detail some projects in process and highlight the progress on knitting.
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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
Resources:
Scandinavian Sweaters by Kristen Wiola Ødergård
Eyjar by Védís Jónsdóttir: in plotolopi held double
Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift
Tidal V by Debra Purcella in Tidal Yarns
Mia Charro fabrics from Free Spirit in Bridges Quilt from Quilting Renditions.
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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
I found myself a bit caught up in work this past week and my filming and editing schedule didn’t align. It’s been a rigorous fall for me at work and I’ve been devoting a vast amount of creative capital to those tasks. But I’m still feeling inspired and am especially excited about the festivities associated with our families Christmas celebrations.
In this episode I highlight the retreat I recently took with my friend Emily, who you may know as Fibretown (she use to have a great spinning and knitting podcast) and Jessie who is Sara Bauer’s younger sister, an amazing maker and baker! We spent four days together in Vermont not only crafting, knitting and enjoying good food but also honoring the connection we all had to Sara of Yarns at Yin Hoo. It was a soulful time for certes.
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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
Resources:
Natural Watercolor Paint Making by Joanne Green
Handmade Books at Home by Channel Ly
Turkuaz Kitchen-Bee Sting Cake
Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift
Tidal V by Debra Purcella in Tidal Yarns
Wintertime by Védís Jónsdóttir: Eyjar in plotolopi held double
Rhinebeck was extraordinary BUT…it didn’t leave anytime for knitting or other endeavors. If you came to see me, thank you. It was a pleasure to meet you in person and to receive such kind, generous feedback. My heart is full.
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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
Well, I finally did it. I’ve long been contemplating a name change as my vlog has shifted and changed over the past few years. I explain the name and its origins which has a call back to my beloved Orkney but theres also some Tolkien thrown in there too. No surprise! I also chat about my elevenses progress as well as Rhinebeck plans. There’s a little bit of knitting…but more to come in the studio vlog forthcoming. I hope this finds you well and in good spirits.
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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi
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Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support
As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
I’m embracing the cool fall weather and getting inspired by my wool spinning stash. The Haunui wool I received as a gift is an absolute delight and there’s a few new skeins of spindrift too. 😉
I hope this finds you well and in good spirits.
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Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support
As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah
Root of the Tree 