‘m taking advantage of the cool, sunny weather and making the most of my outdoor opportunities. I have so much more I want to get done and I already sense the cold and darkness creeping up on me. In this edition I get a jump start on some cyanotype projects, highlight some favorite paints and give an update on my There and Back Again Cardigan! I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. 

Fond Wishes, 
Sarah

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Resources:

Shari Repolgle on YouTube 

Beginner’s Guide to Cyanotype by Kim Tillyer

Jacquard Cyanotype Set

Schminke Horadam Aquaelle Super Granulating Paints at Jackson’s Art

There and Back Again Cardigan by Tania Barley in Peace Fleece Aran

Aloft by Bekah Knits in Tuku Wool Fingering 

Vermont Sheep and Wool, October 5 & 6

Millapalooza with Junction Fiber Mill October 4

Oh summer…you were slow and lovely but not long enough for me to get all my immersive projects done! I did get a start on my natural dyeing experiments and I’ve made some serious in roads on my knitting. So on this episode we’ll chat about weld, logwood, Himalayan rhubarb and iron modifiers. The hobbit vest is off to be worn and as of right now I’m done the body of the There and Back Again. There’s a new cast on too. I hope this finds you well and in good spirits.

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Resources:

Farm & Folk Quilt Alchemy by Sara Larson Buscaglia

Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton

The Hobbit Vest by Lisa Chemry

There and Back Again by Tania Barley in Peace Fleece Worsted

Aloft Shawl by Bekah Knits in Tuku Wool

Dishing up the Dirt by Andrea Bemis–Honey Roasted Strawberry Muffins

The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book by Sue Becker

Woolly Thistle Affiliate Link

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

Considering the projects I got done this video feels short. But if I included every bit I recorded of the book binding project then it would be multiple hours. 😉 My hope is a glimpse at the process will entice you to try it yourself using the book highlighted.

Rob and I are headed into the woods for a few days and I’m looking forward to filming some of the Perseid Meteor shower. When I get back I think I’ll be throwing myself in to the dye process and putting together an indigo vat.

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Resources:

Handmade Books at Home by Chanel Ly Bitter Melon Bindery on YouTube

There and Back Again Cardigan by Tania Barley in Peace Fleece Wild Mustard  *I purchased this yarn over five years ago

Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

Artifacts of Appreciation spinning fiber

Bye Brook Farm Romney fleece

Alice Starmore Creative Course 3 in Hebredian 2 ply Glen

Embroidery on Knits by Judith Gummlich

Woolly Thistle Affiliate Link

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

Hello,

I apologize for linking to my YouTube version this episode but I’ve run out of storage on Vimeo for the week! Ai! All the same, on this episode I give a shot at Hapa Zome inspired by my new book Forage and Stitch. I hope this finds you well and in good spirits.

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Resources:

Forage & Stitch by Carolyn Hyde-Brown

Mordanting-Quilt Alchemy & Wild Color

Alice Starmore Creative Course #3 & Alice Starmore 2ply

Yell by Maire Wallin in Spindrift

Peace Fleece

Knitting Jungle

Caprine Cottage

Hello!

We are in the true throes of summer in Maine. I’ve been busy Aunting as my niece came to stay for a week. Now that I’m on my own crafting agenda I’m starting to feel the pull of long, multi step projects!

On this episode I go in to paper marbling, document a little get-away to camp with my niece and there’s a finished sweater!

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Jacquard Paper Marbling Kit

High Flow Acrylic Paints by Golden

Creativebug Platform for classes

Contemporary Paper Marbling by Lucy McGrath

Bridges Quilt by Quilting Renditions in a variety of Mia Charro fabrics

Roots and Shoots by Teti Lutsak in Nutiden yarns and Knitting for Olive silk/mohair
Yell by Marie Wallin in Jaimieson’s Spindrift

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

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Thank you for your support. Fond Wishes, Sarah

Hello!

I can’t believe it’s almost June. I enjoyed a bit of time in the beginning of the month to recharge my practice and spend some time on my knitting. In this episode, I begin the process and planning for some summer natural dye experiments. I highlight two quilts back from the long armer and I embark on a creative course with Alice Starmore.

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Thank you for your support. Fond Wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Rippling Star Quilt by Debbie Maddy

Ballerina Quilt by Jaybird Quilts

Firefly Tote by Noodlehead Designs

A Weavers Garden by Rita Buchanan

A Dyers Garden by Rita Buchanan.

Wild Color by Jenny Dean & Karen Dyadick Casselman

Ink by Jason Logan

Creative Course #3 by Alice Starmore and the yarn kit

Roots & Shoots by Teti Lutsak in Nutiden

Yell by Maire Wallin in Jaimeson’s Spindrift

Music:

Intro~In the Forest Ambient by LesFM

Epidemic Sound Playlist

I thoroughly enjoyed my April vacation from school. At times I felt like the summer holiday had started and time slowed down. Enjoy and thank you for taking the time to tune in.

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Thank you for your support. Fond Wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Acadia Shift Dress from By Hand Serial

Firefly Tote by Noodle Head in waxed canvas from Big Duck Canvas

Lemon Meringue Donuts from Cake & Loaf

Lakeside Stitches by Ronja Hakalehto

Roots and Shoots Sweater by Teti Lutsak in Nutiden

Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift assorted colors

The Hobbit Vest by Lisa Chemry in Harrisville Designs FlyWheel

Alice Starmore Creative Course 3

Music:

LesFM-In the Forest Ambient

 Epidemic Sound Playlist

Welcome April! What a crazy opening to the month. We had a huge snowstorm and then a solar eclipse which my town in northern Maine happen to be in the path of totality! I hope you enjoy!

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Thank you for your support. Fond Wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Sally’s Baking Addiction-Triple Chocolate Cake

Norwegian Braid Trim from the Woolly Thistle (affiliate link)

Tidal Yarns- Hi Low Sweater by Debra Parcella combined with the chart from the Suolaulu sweater chart.

The Yell by Maire Walling in Jamieson’s Spindrift assorted colors.

The Hobbit Vest by Lisa Chemry in Harrisville Designs WaterShed

Hello!

I so appreciated having a little extra time to edit this week after being pummeled by an early spring snow storm. At our house in the North we got almost 26″ of snow. So much snow that it was up to my hips in some places. It was astounding and beautiful but required a significant amount of digging out. 

But you’re here for the crafting adventures ;). On this edition I resurrect an old project, explore a new book and endeavor to become even more of a hobbit. The studio vlog will be published this weekend so if you can take it…you’ll get a double dose of me this week. 

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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

Resource List:

Farm & Folk Quilt Alchemy: A High-Country Guide to Natural Dyeing and Making Heirloom Quilts from Scratch by Sara Larson Buscaglia 

The Last Homely House Youtube 

Beyond Measure UK Wool Tweed Bundles

Bilbo Vest Thread & Yarn 

Music:

Intro-In the Forest Ambient by LesFM on Patreon

Epidemic Sound