Hello!

It’s been a crazy September. I just can’t seem to get myself home. This past month I’ve been at my parents looking after the animals while they’ve been away.  As fall approaches here in the northeast of the US, I can’t wait for our first wood fire and mug of soup. The past few days have been cool and this has allowed me to pull out some hand quilting projects I’d put on hold due to the heat. I am definitely ready to be cozy and quiet and start gearing up for my winter dormancy 😉 

In this edition, I delve into some watercolor and encaustic experimentation, make some apple cider donuts and talk about my knitting.

I hope this finds you well, thank you and many blessings. If you’d like to support the project and receive bonus content monthly you can find me on Patreon.

Let’s Make Art- Wolf Tutorial

Share Repogle on Youtube 

R&F Paints 

Sally’s Baking Addiction 

Knitting Projects: Litla Dimun by Cheryl Oberle from Folk Shawls in Nutiden unspun roving
High Low Sweater by Debra Parcella from Tidal Yarns in Tidal Yarns fingering combined with Suolaulu Sweater chart from the Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet
Frokengarde from Kofteboken in Hillesvag Solje and Villje

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

Epidemic Sound Playlist  

Hello All, 

As you can see from the picture, I got to spend some time chatting with Sofia of Sofia’s Tales designs.  She is a knitwear designer, writer, photographer, all around maker and a dear friend. I am so thrilled to be able to bring you an unperson interview with this creative force. 

Alas, my knitting continues to be the same. But I’m hopeful in the next episode, I’ll have some more progress on a variety of project to share now that I’ve landed. 

I found it difficult to describe our trip to the Yukon so I decided to let the landscape and music do it for me. If you’ve not seen the latest bonus video, it features Loretta of Knit My Way Home and we talk more about the Yukon.  

I’m working on some more local treks for October and November and I have to admit it’s nice to be home. 

As always, thank you for tuning and your support. 

If you would like a little more content or to catch up on my trip to the Yukon you can find it on my Patreon page.

Many Blessings, Sarah

Sofia’s designs linked to Ravelry

Rauma Finullgarn 

Kofteboken 3 

Music:

Intro/Outro In the Forest Ambient by LesFM on patreon

Epidemic Sound playlist  

Ahem…there’s no knitting in this one. BUT! WAIT!  There’s watercolor, quilts and…SEWING! I found myself sewing again. Plus a major quilting triumph. ;).  I am off to Sweden and believe me it’s been a whirlwind this summer.  I am feeling so blessed with friendships and family and for that I’m  deeply grateful. 

I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. 

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Natasha Newton Behind the Studio Door 

Laura Horn~ Laura Horn Art 

Remy Top by Sew House Seven (fabrics- Stonemountain & Daughters Fabrics, The Confidant Stitch, Blackbird Fabrics)

Laundry Basket Quilts: Stars Upon Stars

Music~

Intro & Outro-In the Forest Ambient by LesFM on Patreon

Epidemic Sound Playlist 

Hello! On the latest edition, it’s back to Orkney for some time on Eday. I mostly compiled some small vignettes of daily life. I personally like this type of format in other vlogs and enjoy editing them. There is knitting and I share some treasures I brought back from the islands.

Hope this finds you well and in good spirits. Sarah

Hello! It’s been a whirlwind of a summer so far! But I had a lovely time on Eday and am excited to bring to you my first episode highlighting Orkney Tweed. As usual, my style is very casual and conversational. I try to travel light and make the best of what’s available for light and ambiance. Nancy, creative and owner of Orkney Tweed was exceptionally generous with her time and shop.

You can find her work here: Orkney Tweed: https://www.orkneytweed.co.uk

Support this project through Patreon: patreon.com/fibertrek2021

I had to break this episode into two parts as there was so much to cover AND the upload would’ve broken my internet connection here in the northern part of Maine 😉 Next time, I’ll be featuring more footage from the farm and also updates on my knitting! July will be spent catching up on my studio makes i.e. quilting, cyanotypes and painting. In the meantime, I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. Happy Trails, Sarah Music: In the Forest Ambient by LesFm on Patreon Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com

I’m sure the title will speak for itself here…what a butter brain I’ve been. In the episode I try to corral my interview with Patricia of Tidal Yarns, the Maine Fiber Frolic and my knitting.  Sheesh…you’d think I was conducting quantum physics, but no…it’s simply a matter of being better organized.  The sound quality of the interview is reflective of one of my loose ends, I forgot my mic cord on the shoot and so had to delve deep into the realm of audio engineering…it’a steep curve, I’m at the bottom pushing an elephant up. Thank you for your patience and grace.  Thank you for taking some time to join along with me. And if you’re a patron, I’m so deeply grateful for the support. Patreon

Next stop…Scotland!

Tidal Yarns~Patricia Fortinski 

Stephen Willette 

The Button Barrel Shop  

JaggerSpun Yarns 

Knitting:

Suolaulu Sweater by Jenna Kostet in Tidal Yarns Fingering reengineered using a raglan pattern from Tidal yarns the High Low Sweater 

Litla Dimun Shawl by Cheryl Oberle from Folk Shawls in Nutiden 

Trondheim Cowl by Sofia Cappella in Cashmere People Yarns (Portfiber)

Music:

Intro and Outro In the Forest Ambient by LesFm on Patreon

Epidemic Sound playlist one playlist two 

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.

Data compression and storage is becoming a thing these days~I had to upload the video to Vimeo as a smaller file due to my limited storage plan. I appreciate your flexibility. If you don’t mind ads you can watch at a higher quality over on YouTube.

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:

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

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.

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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