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My Own Little House
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Добавлен 13 окт 2011
We live at Red Robin Farm in coastal North Carolina with two dogs and 7 chickens. MK writes books -- mostly children's books, and she makes soap, lotion, balms, crochets/knits/weaves/spins yarn, and dabbles in watercolors. MK is a retired teacher, and Adam is a pastor, science teacher, and writer. We're empty-nesters enjoying a quiet life, seeking peace and beauty. Welcome to our channel!
Knitting Stripey Socks -- Part 2! I'm DONE!
Can you believe it? I finished a sock!
Plus, a little footage of my mother's lovely front porch
Music: Easy Stroll by Track Tribe
Plus, a little footage of my mother's lovely front porch
Music: Easy Stroll by Track Tribe
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Visiting My Brother's Apple Orchard
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Eight years ago (about) I visited my brother's apple orchard for the first time. He's made many improvements since then! It's a very quiet, very remote place in the center of Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. He sees it as a gathering place for family and friends, and is developing it as a repository for ancient apple varieties. Music: Dreamland by Aakash Gandhi
Knitting Stripey Socks -- part 1
Просмотров 6214 часов назад
This video is a deep dive into knitting socks: size 2 circular needles, Magic Stripes sock yarn, and slowly working through the directions. If you want to understand how a sock is constructed, come join me as I wrangle with it! Lion Brand Magic Stripes sock yarn SPIN bamboo interchangeable needle tips Swiv 360 silver knitting cable Music: Audionautix - Acoustic Guitar 1
Peaceful Painting
Просмотров 45День назад
Paints: Mission Gold Watercolors Brushes: Princeton Neptune brushes Mulberry Paper Recommended RUclips Channel: The Scottish Isle www.youtube.com/@UCxZ31aIvosF-qKRctnZjjmw Music: White River by Aakash Gandhi Wandering Soul by Asher Fulero
It's a Classic British Knitted Tea Cozy!
Просмотров 6514 дней назад
Have you wanted to knit a classic British tea cozy to use while watching old episodes of Downton Abbey? Let's get knitting! Here is the blog with the pattern that I cannot really recommend much, but here it is anyway: knitshearbliss.typepad.com/knit_shear_bliss/2009/09/tea-cosy-knitting-pattern.html Two colors of Wool-Ease yarn by Lion Brand Size 7 circular needles Music: Wandering Soul by Ashe...
It's Time to Wrap-Up My Homemade Soap
Просмотров 5221 день назад
Wrapping this soap batch is just an excuse to chat with you this morning over coffee in a lovely china tea cup, watching the cats play, and sharing a dab of sewing. We are surviving August, are we not? My soap-making recipe book: Soap Maker's Workshop by Robert and Katherine McDaniel Stillmeadow Seasons by Gladys Taber Music: Twinkle in the Night by Aakash Gandhi
A Perfect Project Bag!
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A medium-sized, lined bag with a box-pleat bottom and a drawstring what's not to love? Perfect for small craft projects, this project bag was so fun to make! I started by making a scrappy outer fabric, but it would be great to use up remnants of solid fabric for both outer and lining fabrics. RUclips channel with this pattern (video only, no audio): ruclips.net/video/CyoxUAql6Nc/видео.html Musi...
The Lovely Fiery Tapestry Weave! (But first, pumpkin pie)
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This is a lovely napping video, unless you're interested in tapestry weaving then you might stay awake, haha! This weave is a slow, organic process. I work on it when the muse strikes and I have a few extra minutes. I also made a pumpkin pie in an effort to call up the spirits of autumn, and to use up some old canned goods. Enjoy! Crust recipe: 1/2 cup of white flour 1/2 tsp. of sugar 1 tsp. of...
Finished Avocado Shoulder Shawl!
Просмотров 68Месяц назад
This shoulder shawl (short, practical) combines some of my newest spun yarn, and some of my very oldest Cheviot wool and soft alpaca! There's lots of delicious food in this video too. Enjoy! Music: Nocturne by Asher Fulero Russian Dance by Joey Pecoraro
Fighting My Felted Fiber!
Просмотров 73Месяц назад
Felted fiber is NO FUN! After pulling and tugging with this fiber, I finally give up, give it to Adam, and start over with new fabric. Come see a gorgeous sunflower field with me! And are those apples we see in the old orchard? Hand carders from Paradise Fibers Fleece from Barnyard Farm Music: Esther's Waltz by Esther Abrami
Should I Stop Making Soap?!
Просмотров 94Месяц назад
The price of olive oil has risen so much that I wonder if I should keep making soap. In this video, I try a recipe that uses canola oil instead. Will it work? Plus, it's time to make that yummy, nutty granola again! Music: In My Dreams by Esther Abrami
PLYING: The Unsung Skill!
Просмотров 171Месяц назад
Finally, the finished yarn, made from the red batts! This video is all about plying this yarn, especially how to deal with a very large leftover single with the largest bracelet ply I've ever done! I hope you enjoy the short glimpses of the beautiful waters near our home. Music: The Day I Met Her by Esther Abrami
Spinning! Is It Time to Ply Those Red Batts?
Просмотров 78Месяц назад
Spin, spin, spin ... when will I get to plying? The red batts come from Wayward Fiber Studio, New Bern, NC The blue pot came from Fancy Gap Pottery: fancygappottery.com Music: Remembering Her by Esther Abrami
Tying Up Loose CREATIVE Ends ... Inside and Out!
Просмотров 108Месяц назад
There's a lot going I must repair the hole in my favorite hand-knitted socks, I long to use my potting table for the first time, I'm knitting a second shoulder shawl with handspun/hand dyed Cheviot wool. I've painted (for now) the ultimate pirate map and gotten prints made. It's been a busy week! Music: No. 1 A minor waltz by Esther Abrami
Let's Have a Catch-Up, Shall We?
Просмотров 91Месяц назад
This video is cram-packed with so much! First, the pasture has been cleared of all metal by my wonderful son and daughter-in-law, and all the fencing has been taken to the dump. Hooray! Adam finished upholstering the blue chair. Hooray! I attempt to fix a difficult bra situation. Hooray?? Also, there's a gorgeous new potting table for next spring! La Mia Tale yarn: www.amazon.com/Mia-Cotton-Acr...
A little spinning, A LOT OF PASTURE WORK!
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A little spinning, A LOT OF PASTURE WORK!
At Last! I'm Finally Making Bunting!
Просмотров 2763 месяца назад
At Last! I'm Finally Making Bunting!
Just Watercolor Painting -- Good for Napping!
Просмотров 553 месяца назад
Just Watercolor Painting Good for Napping!
Delicious Orange Cake (with the whole orange!)
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Delicious Orange Cake (with the whole orange!)
I'm trying to knit socks yet again! I think I found a pattern that's working for me. Hopeful to try your method next. They are so lovely and you did a GREAT job! You make it look so easy. 😅
OH, thank you!! I have struggled with socks over the years, and I have only made 3 1/2 pairs, haha. I like this pattern, but I haven't tried something simpler, which might be a good idea.
What a wonderful place! I hope they get rain soon. Those deer are crazy. They looked like they were playing. Thanks for bringing us along.
They were! The ones that were really running were this years babies. My brother said the slightly larger one was probably a sibling from last year. The parents were standing there thinking, "Sheesh!"
West Virginia is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I fell in love with it driving our kids back and forth to school. We’ve been to Cranberry Cove.
Nancy, the Cranberries are one of the most magical places I've seen.
Beautiful and peaceful! Do your brother and sister in law live in the 2 bedroom cabin??
No, they have their own home. But a caretaker is there, and my brother is there often too.
Such a lovely area! I'm so sorry your brother is dealing with a drought there. I pray his trees survive until it rains again. 🙏
Yes, that's my worry too -- the young trees do not yet have deep roots.
What a beautiful place. Id never want to leave, so peaceful! I can see you sitting on the porch, spinning. I hope youll take us back during apple harvest time so we can see how those machines work and get to see the area in full autumn beauty. As always, grateful for the take along MK, so lovel.
Thank you, Angel. I also hope to be there when it's cooler, with fall colors and apples being picked. It's such a peaceful place. He often has groups of friends there for retreats.
I love your pressed flower card. Great watercolor palette!
Thank you, Nancy!
Thank you for your peaceful video today. Hope you are having a wonderful time with your Mother.❤
Thank you, Diana! I'm having a good visit, even though it is quite hot and dry in West Virginia right now.
What a surprise! I was going to email you today. I will do that and I am delighted together the books. Thankyou! Happy to send shipping expenses.
Excellent! I'll look for your email and try to get them sent to you when I get back home.
I love your little soap pouches
Thank you!
It is truly a classic. It does its job so well. Once you learned this pattern you could make these using very little brain power. I’m thinking hat. Is Lucy calming down just a little bit? Maybe she is just making us think she has.
Nancy, Lucy is calming down a little, and VERY slowly. It's a long process, and I think she will always be a slightly crazy cat.
Thanks!
Cute tea cozy.
Also, meant to mention that I have heard of Gladys Tabor and have thought that her books sounded very enjoyable. You must like them since your are reading the one you showed a second time. Good to know. Thanks Mary Katherine.
I pull out the china tea cups to use sometimes, too. It just feels special. I love your bags! The one you were turning with the women and houses in the gardens was so beautiful. I never find such great fabrics at the thrift shops. I do always look, though.
I must confess, Lori, that I go to our thrift store about twice each week, and always look over the fabric pieces. I rarely buy any, but every once in a while I find something fun!
@@myownlittlehouse471 I would go a lot if we lived close to one. We don’t anymore, but I love thrifting.
Cute bag, like magic. I love the floral lining fabric, totally my style. The yarn is 100% wool, Peruvian Highland and Donegal Tweed are both wool types. I am glad it worked for your bag, works well. Was the soaking rain a result of hurricane Debby? It sure looked like a major rain storm.
Yes, Lori, I think the rain was from Debbie. That was a big storm, so even though the eye passed nearer Raleigh, we easily got bands out here. Ernesto is the same -- eye in the Atlantic, but big water on the Outer Banks. I heard that a house fell into the sea AGAIN at Rodanthe!
Thanks for showing how to do this!!
You're welcome1
Good to see you again MK. I always look forward to your videos and this one great too. Why don't you like the month of August? I love it because it is Mobsoon season here in Utah which brings the temps way down and bearable for me!! Is using canola oil just as good as olive oil when making soap?
I guess I would prefer to use olive oil rather than canola, because canola does have to be processed (as do some other oils also) before it can be consumed. But as far as making soap, I think it seems to do just as well as olive oil. I've lived in the Southeast almost all my life, and I loathe the heat and humidity -- it's just appalling. So all of August, I stay inside in the A/C. It's so so hot. I find it depressing and difficult to cope with emotionally. So I hibernate indoors and try to distract myself :)
@@myownlittlehouse471 I detest humidity too. Luckily, here in Utah it's very dry though the monsoon storms bring humidity, it's nothing like it is in the East and the south!!
Lovely video, M.K.! Your makes are inspiring. I love each of the bags you made, and the way you package your soaps is so pretty. Very much enjoyed this. Enjoy your alone time. Lots of time to create! ❤
Thank you, Kim! Today I'm trying to make a larger project bag to put my latest knitting project into :)
Mary Katherine, if you are looking for a home for those books, I would love to have them.
Nancy, thank you for saying something! I'll hold them for you as I read them :) That's great!
That cup and saucer is beautiful.
The 'Ber months are just around the corner! I do love all the project bags. I hope to make some as gifts as well. So very inspiring. Prayers for a safe and healthy school year.
Thank you, Angel! They do make good gifts, and would be fun if they were full of goodies!
Can you use cotton?
Yes, you can dye with cotton. I haven't done it myself, but everybody I've read says that you cotton (well, plant-based fibers) are less ready to take on dye color, and mordanting is important, and letting it sit in the dye longer is also important. I just LOVE WOOL, what can I say??
It makes absolutely no sense.
haha!! My thoughts exactly!
I’m the same way about using up things that I love. I love your strips. They give a unique flavor to the things you make with them.
Thank you, Nancy :)
What a cute little bag!!
Thank you! I've now made THREE! It's rather addictive :)
I LOVE this little project bag! Great sew a long as I, too, would have freaked out over the sewing of the two bottom pieces together! Now that I've seen it done, I'm ready to try to make one. Ty for the tutorial and inspiration ❤
Angel, that moment is SO fun, that I'm making another one today, just for the magic of that moment when you put it all together! Except this time, I'm not using scraps, haha. That was a lot of work.
The new dress is so lovely! If your personal designer does make you more as I'm sure he will, please do share. Very inspiring! I, too, am a fan of all things fall. Our mornings here in The Mitten are rather cool. Signaling fall is in its way. I can almost smell those delicious baked goods through the video. So yummy.
Another autumn fan! I'm watching all those gorgeous clips on Instagram of rain, steaming cups of tea, books and libraries, autumn trees and swirling leaves. Ahhh!
Beginner and really enjoyed following the evolution of these blankets. Recently adopted our foster baby (in our 60’s) and relate to your desire to create for your grands.
Congratulations!!
Always good to see you MK! Love your new shawl and the comfrey you are making.
Thanks, Diana!! :)
You are so welcome for the needles. Happy Anniversary! The dinner looked so good. On Tuesday, the 6th, we will be celebrating our 41st anniversary and Rick will grill steaks for us, a rare treat. Your shawl looks wonderful, too.
Aww - Happy Anniversary to you both, Lori! I hope it's a lovely day of celebration!
Happy anniversary ❤❤ 35 years! What a blessing 😊
Thank you, Maria!! :)
Mary Katherine, the first time I washed fleece I had the same result. I followed an expert,but I overdid the washing soda and didn’t know how delicate that particular fleece was. It was cotted much the same as yours. What a shame. It was a long white soft fleece; beautiful! It was a bear to get through. I had to put it away and bring it out and work on it from time to time. I did finially get it done. I lost a lot of fiber, but still had enough to do something with. I wish I could remember what it was. LOL. I’m no expert, but I don’t think you can felt fleece with too hot water temperature. Temperature change and agitation are usually the culprits. If anyone can muscle through this, you can. I’m rooting for you!
Thank you so much, Nancy! That's encouraging. Perhaps I need to handle it even more carefully. I will finish this sweater though!
Hello again MK. I love how your brown sweater has turned out!! The high today here where I live in Utah was 93. Ugh!😡🥵🥵
Oh, that sounds mighty hot, Diana! When our temps are 93, that usually means the heat index is about 110 -- yikes! I hope you are not as humid out there as we are here. I can't wait until October :)
Hello MK :) the spinning and carding is looking so pretty. I would have done the same, fighting with your fiber makes you dislike it quite a bit :) Tell me, what sweater pattern are you using?
Hi, Maria - thanks! :) I'm using a pattern from Ravelry, #9725, Neck Down Cardigan. I do like the pattern.
Thank you for sharing😊
When you come for Christmas, we can go check out olive oil at Costco!!! Your soap is literally the only thing that keeps my hands from having eczema breakouts!
We will do that! I'm so glad the soap helps. I'll bring some with me at Christmas :)
Always make soap. It's simply the best. I make my own, too. All ingredients are getting pricey. I found the best prices at Costco. Your granola looks divine. I could almost smell it through the video. Yummy! Have you ever added dried fruit? If so, what temp do you bake it at and for how long? Mine often gets too dry. Hope you and Adam are having a lovely summer and keeping cool. ❤
I do wish I had a Costco anywhere close to me! That would help. I bake the granola at 350 F for about 20 minutes. I don't like it dry. And after I take it out, I usually sprinkle golden raisins and dried cranberries into it :)
Our great grandmothers would be proud of you. Using what they had was a way of life. I love how Ma Ingles made “apple” pie with green pumpkin. She was my inspiration as I raised my kids. Anyway, your soap looks wonderful. I would love to show up at your farmers market one day and buy a lot of your items! Is Lucy’s left eye bothering her? Your granola looks delicious. Not many people have that many pecans to put in it.
Nancy, I'm STILL using pecans from 2 years ago when we had such a huge crop! They've been in the deep freezer. I don't think Lucy's eye is hurt -- she was just looking funny :)
I love when you make soap. Maybe one of these days I will try it. Your granola looked wonderful though I can't eat pecans and walnuts..
Thank you, Diana! It really is a good skill to have, and having homemade soaps in your home is so nice. Plus, you always have lovely gifts for friends, right at hand.
Thank you for your video Would you be able to let me know how the bar is applied to the body please
Julie, when I made these bars in the molds, I sold them in small plastic bags, and encouraged customers to just apply them by rubbing them directly onto the skin. Later, I began buying deodorant-type dispensers, filling them with the liquid lotion, letting it harden, and selling them that way. They sold even better then.
What beautiful yarn! Excellent demo and instructions. Okay I am going to get my wheel adjusted to ply some singles today. Thank you for the motivation.
Thank you, Nancy! It was a joy to spin. I hope you enjoy your plying!
Your plied yarn turned out beautiful!!
Thank you so much!
I have recently been experiencing tension problems stemming (I think) from the back warping stick while using cotton yarn on my 16" Ashford. I have even stopped mid-project and retied the yarn, but that is hard on both my fingernails and my psyche! I'm wondering if my problem has to do with the back gear loosening as I'm working. Meanwhile, I'm going to find something around the house to use as you've suggested for added tensioning. Cool video! Thank you!
I hope it helps your loom tension! Thanks for watching!
I think it’s beautiful
Thank you!
Your bobbins came out almost identical. Can’t wait to see how evenly they ply! Send us some rain please.
I wish I could send you some of our rain! I'm thankful for it, but I think we've had enough for a while :) The plying is done. And those 2 bobbins were NOT even, haha!
So you can mark and then undo your zip tie to reuse again and again many many times. There is a little tab on the zip tie that you just need to get a thin needle in there to move it out of the way and then undo your zip. Saves you bundles on zips and you can open them back up. Just mark the zip so you can put it back into the same spot each time. Keep refreshing the mark just in case it wears off or gets hard to see. Simple trick for the cheapskate.
I love it when you are spinning. Loved the rain too.
Thanks, Diana! I've enjoyed spinning this past week. I have a lot of it that I need to do!
This video was exactly what I needed! Thank you!
That's great! Thanks for watching!
Wow! That chair looks phenomenal! You sure had a wonderful and busy week. Being with family is such a blessing. The planting bench is so very nice. Your son is amazing! Ty for the catch-up. ❤
He really is. I've never seen somebody work so hard as he does, when he comes each summer to do these projects. We're so thankful for him!
I loved the idea of making curtains for your studio with your new yarn!!
Diana, I'm thinking of using it as the weft, and using something more neutral for the warp. Pondering ....