KnitSewCraft

Episode 24: Crafting with Raleigh

I have a VERY special guest in my closet: my youngest daughter Raleigh! She talks about her STEAM fair project, including materials and process.

Episode 23: I'm back in the closet!

Welcome back to the closet! It's been a year... literally! I talk about how my goals for 2023 went, what I'm working on now, and a couple plans for 2024. Links: Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette] A Hundred Ravens [https://ahundredravens.com/] Felicitous Shawl by Aly⁠ssa Coffey [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felicitous] A Whimsical Wood Yarn Co. [https://awhimsicalwoodyarnco.com/] Needle Minder Lair [https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedleMinderLair] Cross Stitching Lovers [https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrossStitchingLovers]

Episode 22: Crafting in the Closet with Chrissy

This week, I invite my friend Chrissy into the closet to talk about the cool things that she works on!

Episode 21: Episode 21: 2022 and 2023 Crafting Goals

Solo episode time! Today I talk about the goals I made for last year, and goals I've made for this year.  Last year's list: stash dive; fiber related tattoo; make something Animal Crossing related; cross stitch something; read books about other makers; start The Artist's Way; sew a needle case; work slowly and for my own pleasure. This year's list: fiber related tattoo; see the eye doctor; more handmade holiday decor; work through the Seasonal Soul book; keep working through my stash; Third Love bra. Things I talk about in the episode: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton yarn [https://hobbii.com/rainbow-cotton-8-6] Sockhead Slouch Hat [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat] Women In Clothes [https://www.malaprops.com/book/9780399166563] Bullet Journal Method [https://www.malaprops.com/book/9780525533337] Homemade decor Pinterest board [https://www.pinterest.com/luckybrooke/handmade-holiday/] The Seasonal Soul [https://www.malaprops.com/book/9781452174822] Third Love [https://www.thirdlove.com/] MeUndies [https://www.meundies.com/]

Episode 20: Holiday Crafting and Immediate Best Friends

Today, I talk with Amanda in the closet! We talk about what projects we've been working on, crafting for the holidays and giving gifts, and the new show she is working on, Calendar Girls. Here are the important links to check out: Sockhead Slouch Hat [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat] by Kelly McClure. Last year, my mom and my sister picked out a skein of yarn each for me to make them one. They were supposed to get them last year, but... they had a Christmas present this year instead! My sister chose a beautiful superwash merino and Tencel blend in blues with a little bit of darker teal. It's Wonderland Mad Hatter Yarn [https://frabjousfibers.com/search.php?search_query=mad%20hatter§ion=product], in an old colorway. It was so nice to work with, although the Tencel was different than what I normally use. It has this really subtle but beautiful sheen to it that I don't see with merino and nylon blends. My mom chose a skein from Yarn Experiments, with every gemstone color imaginable in it! It really suits her though, because she wears all kinds of colors year round. My mom is pretty small, so I ended up making hers a teen size, as opposed to the adult small that I made my sister. My sister-in-law and mother-in-law also got to pick out a skein each from my stash, and I started on a hat for each of them, as well. SIL chose a grey and white/speckled large stripe skein by Daydream Dyeworks [https://www.facebook.com/Daydreamdyeworks], in the color Sunset Cloudbreak. I bought this yarn a few years ago during a trip to Sun Dragon in Brevard, but it looks like the owner isn't selling anymore. My MIL chose a skein from Three Irish Girls Yarn Inc. in the Kaleidoscope color. It's a cream base, with lots of bright green, yellow, pink, and blue scattered throughout. I've already finished my SIL's hat, and I'm totally jealous! It turned out gorgeous! Be sure to check out Amanda's IG account, Beauty Truly Blent [https://www.instagram.com/beautytrulyblent/]. She shows off her Ric Flair embroidery, as well as her Beard Bae series. She also takes custom orders! If you're local to WNC, be sure to look up Amanda and her shows!  Thanks for listening, and we will see you next time!