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

Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

Elevenses Backpack from Sew Liberated

DarkHouse Workshop pouch Tutorial

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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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

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.

Elevenses Backpack from Sew Liberated

Adabrock Weaving Isle of Lewis

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

Resources:

A Year of Shawls by Arianne Cope WoolenBlue Bird

Natural Watercolor Paint Making by Joanne Green

Yell by Marie Walling in Spindrift

A Lair Artifacts – spinning fiber

Music: Epidemic Sound

Hello All,

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.

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

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

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

Plotolopi

Biches et Buches silk mohair

J&S 2ply jumper weight

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.

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

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

Resources:

Prado De Lana Criollo

Green Mountain Spinnery-mountain mohair

Bridges Quilt by Quilting Renditions in Mia Charro fabrics

Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

Tidal V in Tidal Yarns

Wintertime by Védís Jónsdóttir: Eyjar in plotolopi held double

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.

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

Elevenses Backpack by Sew Liberated

Reliquary by Sara Bauer on ravelry in fingering yarn (Tidal for this example)

Ornithography by Jessica Roux

Adabrock Weaving

Owl stamp from Noolibird on Etsy

Music:

Epidemic Sound-link to my favorites

I hope this finds you well and in good spirits.

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

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

Resources:

Sheri Replogle Wax on Wednesdays

R&F Encaustic Paints

Dreyma by Jennifer Steingass in Lettlopi: Stormy Seas &. Light Beige Heather

Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers in Gathered Sheep Yarns, J & S unknown, Biches et Buches Petite Lambswool

Mellow Vest by Sharon Maninger ( on Etsy and Ravelry)

Reliquary by Sara Baur in Tidal Yarns Fingering.

Wind in the Willow Felt Friends by Cynthia Treen

Olde School Fiber & Craft Shop Gorham, Maine

Elevenses Backpack by Sew Liberated

Fabrics are from Art Gallery

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.

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

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

Resources:

Haunui Wool

A L’air Artifacts

School Press

Dreyma by Jennifer Steingass in Lopi

Yell by Maire Wallin in Spindift

Agnes Kofte by Wiola Designs in Rauma Finullgarn

A Beginner’s Guide to Cyanotype by Kim Tiller

Cyanotypes on Fabric by Ruth Brown

Sea Faerdy Vest & Audrey in Unst Vest by Gudrun Johnston

Music: Epidemic Sound

Well, I’m back to school and the summer is officially over for me. Of course, it feels good tome back to routine and reconnect with work friends but I had more to do! We’ll see if I can invigorate myself on the weekends to get organized and get an indigo pot done before it turns cold.

I hope this finds you well and in good spirits.

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

Resources:

Gel Plate Printing for Mixed Media Art by Robyn McClendon

Turkuaz Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Dough Recipes for Sweet and Savory Bakes: A Baking Book by Betül Tunç

Yell by Maire Wallin in Spindrift

Dreyma by Jennifer Steingass in Lettlopi

Phew! I’ve been busy hosting family and not always finding the time to film or edit. I have been knitting but this episode features an eco printing stint I did and am quite happy with the outcomes. More botanical printing to come!

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

Resources:

Jane Dunnewold on YouTube my previous Eco-Printing video

EcoDyed Art Journals by Susan Brooks