It’s good to be back home on the lake in the woods. I cherish the memories from my recent trip abroad to Switzerland and Italy. We all had such great laughs and experienced some profound places and art. I’m grateful I got to do it with my mum. But I’m so thankful to be home.

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As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Swiss Yarn Festival

The Grey Sheep Co

Holda Wolle Schaffhausen

Roll Up the Sheep

La Cave à Laine

Jawoll Fellfilzerei

Erika Graf Filz Art Fashion

Charming Colorwork Socks & Joyful Colorwork Socks by Charlotte Stone

Hillesvåg Yarns Vidde and Varde

First Light Sweater by Liv Alvin

Biche & Bûches Le Petite Lambswool & Silk Mohair

Baskerlue by Wiola Designs from her book One Year with Wiola Cardigans (digital version in English)

Pagan Sky by Zanete Knits in Ploto Lopi

Music:

Intro-In the Forest Ambient by LesFM

Epidemic Sound

I’m feeling a little untethered these days. I think it is a combination of work, the weather and the upcoming international trip I have planned. But ho hum…I’m riding the wave and hoping the vlog can provide a thread of continuity. You’ll probably notice that this episode is a little different as I didn’t edit an intro. I was wondering if this would make the process easier for me and lift a barrier to get started. I’m still playing with format so we’ll see where we land.

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:

 Yoko Saito’s Traditional Block Patterns: Bag and Quilt Projects Using 66 Traditional Patchwork Blocks (or any of her books ;). Episode 100-Scandinavian Quilts

Japanese Taupe Fabrics from Pinwheels

Japanese Taupe Quilts: 125 Blocks in Calm and Neutral Colors

The Boston Bog by Thea Coleman

Great Bay Wool Works (Episode 125)

Tidal Yarns

Wiola Designs Agnes Kofta Dark (Kits from the woolly thistle). you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

The Yell from Marie Wallin in Jaimeson’s of Shetland Spindrift

Pagan Sky in Ploto Lopi by Zanete Knits

Wallgren Makes

Sparky Stensass 

Catherine Gregory 

Music: Epidemic Sound

I was super optimistic thinking I could host my family for four days and get projects done 🙂 All the same, I finished the Bilbo Vest and I’m on to the next iteration of it. Thank you as always for tuning in.

Blessings,

Sarah

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Resources:

The Bilbo Vest by Thread & Yarn

The Last Homely House (on YouTube)

McCalls #7969

Music:

Intro: In the Forest Ambient by LesFM

Epidemic Sound

This is going to be Fiber Trek week! I made it to vacation and am taking advantage of my time at home to really ramp up many projects. At least that’s my hope. My bother, niece, nephew and my mum arrived for four days of winter fun and ice fishing.

In this episode I revisit my Bilbo vest from Thread and Yarn, share about my adventure to the New England Farm and Fiber Festival and update my knitting projects. There will be no surprises here 😉

I hope this finds you well and in good spirits!

Sarah

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Resources:

The Bilbo Vest by Thread and Yarn

New England Farm and Fiber Festival

Meadowfed Farm

Gudrun Johnston Hairst Kit from Simply Shetland

The Shetland Trader: Book Three-Heritage

Ellispem Designs (hair pins)

Wiola Designs Agnes Kofta Dark (Kits from the woolly thistle)

The Yell from Marie Wallin in Jaimeson’s of Shetland Spindrift

Pagan Sky in Ploto Lopi by Zanete Knits

Music:

Intro-In the Forest Ambient by LesFm

Epidemic Sound

Hello,

It’s the end of January, how is that possible? This, of course, means I am that much closer to February vacation! That’s going to be fun as my brother, nephew and niece are coming for an ice fishing adventure…but that’s a story for February. On this episode, I finish up my books, highlight a new book on art journaling in my library and there’s knitting.

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Resources:

Handmade Books at Home by Chanel Ly

Bitter Melon Bindery

Canvas for Creativity by Anni Peltola

Metropolitan Pullover Tori Yu

Agnes Dark Kofte by Wiola Designs

Pagan Sky by Zanete Knits in Plotolopi

Tidal V by Debra Purcella in Tidal Yarn

Wiola Designs

Ravelry Chat

New England Farm and Fiber Festival

Swiss Yarn Festival

Music: Epidemic Sound, Intro LesFM

Happy New Year! I hope you’re finding the beginning of 2025 full of wonder and possibility. I was quite chuffed that I finished the Gjof Sweater over my vacation and opened up the opportunity to think about my Wiola Agnes Kofte.

I admit KALs are challenging to me. But these designs were so beautiful I thought knitting together would be a way to see if this framework could evolve from what it used to be to something different than my past experience. I chat about the details in the knitting segment on this episode.

You’ll notice that there is some different footage in this episode as I finally got a drone. The market took a long time to develop exactly what I wanted in a price range that made sense for my skills ;). I’m having fun expanding out the stories that can be told in my life using this new tool. I’ve only crashed it twice!

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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

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

Resources:

Gjöf by Vedis  Jonsdottir in Lettlopi

Bitter Melon Bindery

The Woolly Thistle my affiliate link

Yarns mentioned: Rauma Finullgarn Hillesvag Ask, Wooldreamers Cautiva, Istex Fjallalopi

Agnes Kofta Dark MC: 464, C1: 4078, C2: 4121

Wiola Designs

Ravelry Chat

Music: Epidemic Sound, Intro LesFM

Hello!

I had grand plans for this episode but some technical difficulty got in the way. I’m spending some time over the new year to rethink my format and how to be more efficient with my time and still get the imagery I want. All that to say, I’m so thrilled my friend Sofia agreed to chat with me over zoom about her new book. While I really wish I could’ve traveled to Sweden for this chat, I didn’t want to wait. A very happy new year!

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

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Resources:

Gjöf by Vedis  Jonsdottir in Lettlopi

Ballerina by Jaybird Quilts

Sofia’s book  or you can email: info@lbforlag.se

I was so excited that Nicole was able to join me on the vlog. I hope you enjoy this conversation about knitting and our projects as much as I did!

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Resources:

Knits about Winter by Emily Foden Eastwind

Gjöf by Vedis  Jonsdottir in Lettlopi

Knitted Ganseys by Beth Brown-Reinsel in Frangipani Yarn

Music:

Epidemic Sound Playlist

Hello All,

I’m excited to highlight in this episode my finished Twisted Rib Cardigan in Tidal Yarns and dream a little bit about a new cast on even though the Yell lingers on my knitting periphery 😉

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Thank you for your support

Resources:

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu in Plotlolopi and Gotland lace

Twisted Rib Cardigan by Deb Parcella for Tidal yarns in Tidal Worsted

Agnes Kofta by Wiola Designs 

Winter Celebrations by Arounna Khounnoraj

Music:
Intro~In the Forest Ambient by LesFM
Epidemic Sound Playlist

Jeepers, October has really sent the plague after me! I battled another round of cold symptoms and I’m happy to report I’ve won and am on the mend. Between that and looking after my brother’s family for a week not much knitting was done. I did have some finishes though when it comes to quilting . And I was greatly inspired by last week’s wildlife video to embark on a nature journaling attempt.

I’m afraid the knitting hasn’t changed much;) Thank you as always for tuning in!

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

Resources:

Mia Charro with Free Spirit Fabrics- Autumn Friends and Floral Pets (dogs)

Bridges by Quilting Renditions

Star Pop Quilt by Quilty Love

My Nature Diaries  &. Add Mixed Media to Your Nature Journal

Drawing Nature: The Creative Process of an Artist, Illustrator and Naturalist by Linda Miller Feltner

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu in Plotlolopi and Gotland lace

Twisted Rib Cardigan by Deb Parcella for Tidal yarns in Tidal Worsted

Agnes Kofta by Wiola Designs