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Snapdragon Life
Великобритания
Добавлен 17 мар 2008
Rekindle your Creativity,
Reconnect to the Natural World.
I'm Jane Lindsey, a textile artist based 5 minutes from the beautiful Loch Lomond at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. I share my creative life which is inspired by the amazing Scottish landscape that surrounds me. I am a textile artist specialising in botanical printing, natural dyes from local plants and freehand machine embroidery.
For live help, e-courses and a thriving community you can join the monthly membership Studio Club which gently guides you through bringing the changing seasons into your daily life www.snapdragonlife.com/content/what-is-the-studio-club/.
Simple practical activities help you slow down, so that you can experience increased well being, calm and creativity. Learn how to live more intentionally and create a life you love.
Nature inspired content, natural dyed textiles, seasonal recipes, freehand machine embroidery, dogs, Scottish landscape, cut flower and vegetable growing.
Reconnect to the Natural World.
I'm Jane Lindsey, a textile artist based 5 minutes from the beautiful Loch Lomond at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. I share my creative life which is inspired by the amazing Scottish landscape that surrounds me. I am a textile artist specialising in botanical printing, natural dyes from local plants and freehand machine embroidery.
For live help, e-courses and a thriving community you can join the monthly membership Studio Club which gently guides you through bringing the changing seasons into your daily life www.snapdragonlife.com/content/what-is-the-studio-club/.
Simple practical activities help you slow down, so that you can experience increased well being, calm and creativity. Learn how to live more intentionally and create a life you love.
Nature inspired content, natural dyed textiles, seasonal recipes, freehand machine embroidery, dogs, Scottish landscape, cut flower and vegetable growing.
A tour of all my current knitting Works in Progress
The cushion - which I thought was a Sasha Kagan design is actually by Susan Duckworth. So apologies! It explains why I couldnt find an image! Here is a link! www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moths-3
This week I'm chatting about works in progress, how I feel about them, and how I'm not going to feel guilty about them any more.
I mention @under.eagle.mountain and the patterns I discuss are
Heirloom Quilt Cardigan www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-quilt-cardigan
Keris vest top www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/keris-3
Odice Vest www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/odice
🌿 I am a textile artist, gardener, writer and teacher based in the middle of Scotland. This is my website www.snapdragonlife....
This week I'm chatting about works in progress, how I feel about them, and how I'm not going to feel guilty about them any more.
I mention @under.eagle.mountain and the patterns I discuss are
Heirloom Quilt Cardigan www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-quilt-cardigan
Keris vest top www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/keris-3
Odice Vest www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/odice
🌿 I am a textile artist, gardener, writer and teacher based in the middle of Scotland. This is my website www.snapdragonlife....
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Видео
My Slow and Calm Morning Routine
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.16 часов назад
Last week I was asked in the comments if I would make a video about my morning routine. I have a very slow start to each day, but one that nurtures me and allows me to maintain my energy. In this video I discuss the need for all kinds of morning routines to be shown, how my Addisons Disease effects how I function in the mornings and what things I have found help in easing me into the day. 🌿 I a...
Tour this Scottish Artist's House
Просмотров 36 тыс.14 дней назад
Come and have a look around my house with me. The house is at heart a very standard 1980s bungalow which we have converted over the years into a light filled space full of the kinds of old, reclaimed and handmade things that I love. A home to me isn't a fancy, matching, show home kind of place - it is build up of layers of living. I hope that you like looking around. I mention www.makikohasting...
Cyanotyping pebbles
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.21 день назад
In this week's Friday film I am cyanotyping pebbles. This is a film that is part of the Introduction to Cyanotypes course, a course which shows you how to make sun prints. Originally this was part of The Studio Club and it is now available as a stand alone course www.snapdragonlife.com. There is also a special offer in the film if you want to join The Studio Club. The mug in the film is by Vane...
Inchmahome: The ruined priory that was refuge for the Scottish child Queen, Mary Queen of Scots
Просмотров 2 тыс.28 дней назад
Join me in a trip - a rather rainy trip - to the beautiful and tranquil Island of Inchmahome on the Lake of Menteith in the middle of Scotland. It is proof that if you want to have a tourist attraction all to yourself you should visit in the rain. I discover the history of this Island of Rest, its connection with the child queen Mary Queen of Scots and marvel at a deeply romantic medieval grave...
A week in my life; running a small creative business in the Scottish countryside.
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
In this week's video I filmed a bit each day, right through the week to show you how I have created a business which supports the life I want to live, rather than one which saps the life out of me! I'm in The Studio creating new designs for packaging, out in the garden harvesting dye plants and showing how a small creative business can be, indeed should be, joyful to run. 🌿 I am Jane Lindsey an...
Four different ways to press garden flowers to use in printing.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I talk about four different ways to press flowers to use in your art. I show you the exact techniques that I use to build up a collection of home grown garden flowers to use in my art and to sell. I also mention The Modern Pressed Flower ( modernpressedflower) and The Dogwood Dyer ( thedogwooddyer) 🌿 I am a textile artist, gardener, writer and teacher b...
How can I make an income from my garden? New plans and ideas
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Месяц назад
This week's film is all about my decision to bring my garden - or part of it - back into the business and to find ways of making money from it. Back in 2003 when we moved here I grew cut flowers for a living but had to stop when my health declined. Now I want to get back to it - in a much smaller way, the piece of land I'm growing on is only 25 metres squared. I talk about my plans, what I've b...
A tour of my favourite patchwork quilts. From C19th antiques to the present day.
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Месяц назад
In this week's Friday Film I'm talking about my love of patchwork and showing my favourite quilts that are in my collection. There is a mid C19th quilt made for a three year old by her Grandmother, a Turkey Red patchwork from the United States and an unfinished patchwork that my Mum was working on for much of my childhood that I am pondering what to do with. 🌿 I am a textile artist, gardener, w...
🧵 Confessions of a Fabric Addict | How it got to this point and what I'm doing about it!!! ✂️
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
🌿 I am a textile artist, gardener, writer and teacher based in the middle of Scotland. This is my website www.snapdragonlife.com In this week's film I am talking about my fabric stash, how it began and how it has got out of hand - and what I'm doing about that! I mention Clarissa Pinkola Estes works on Audible www.audible.co.uk/author/Clarissa-Pinkola-Estes/B000APE8XA 🌱 The Studio Club is an on...
How doing a Reiki workshop is making me reassess the way I live.
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
How doing a Reiki workshop is making me reassess the way I live.
A round up of all the things that I have been making in May -
Просмотров 2 тыс.2 месяца назад
A round up of all the things that I have been making in May -
A tour of Broadwoodside Garden, one of Scotland's Hidden Gardens
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 месяца назад
A tour of Broadwoodside Garden, one of Scotland's Hidden Gardens
A birthday chat about ageing, invisibility and how to find out what lights you up.
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
A birthday chat about ageing, invisibility and how to find out what lights you up.
A tour round Scottish artist Gill Stewart's cottage garden, home and studio
Просмотров 44 тыс.3 месяца назад
A tour round Scottish artist Gill Stewart's cottage garden, home and studio
Dyeing wool with gorse flowers collected on a walk in the Scottish hills.
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Dyeing wool with gorse flowers collected on a walk in the Scottish hills.
Behind the scenes in my textile art studio as I prepare for the month ahead.
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Behind the scenes in my textile art studio as I prepare for the month ahead.
Growing Floret Originals dahlia seeds in Scotland
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Growing Floret Originals dahlia seeds in Scotland
Making an English Pieced Patchwork Pincushion
Просмотров 4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Making an English Pieced Patchwork Pincushion
I thought I should introduce myself!
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
I thought I should introduce myself!
Proof that spending a month in Italy is good for your health!
Просмотров 60 тыс.4 месяца назад
Proof that spending a month in Italy is good for your health!
How I organised my business to give me freedom
Просмотров 2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
How I organised my business to give me freedom
A surprise in my Naples neighbourhood. Come with me and explore.
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.5 месяцев назад
A surprise in my Naples neighbourhood. Come with me and explore.
✨ HOW TO KNOW if you need to be more intentional in your life, and WHAT TO DO about it. ✨
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
✨ HOW TO KNOW if you need to be more intentional in your life, and WHAT TO DO about it. ✨
✂️ My adventure buying scissors in Naples
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
✂️ My adventure buying scissors in Naples
Why I scrapped the big projects I had planned.
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Why I scrapped the big projects I had planned.
My first Day in Naples: Apartment tour and Beach promenade
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
My first Day in Naples: Apartment tour and Beach promenade
Why I'm moving to Italy for a month
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Why I'm moving to Italy for a month
🎥 My travel filming kit for a month in Italy
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🎥 My travel filming kit for a month in Italy
👩🏻🎨 Art Studio Tour | Newly decluttered and making me feel creative again.
Просмотров 5 тыс.6 месяцев назад
👩🏻🎨 Art Studio Tour | Newly decluttered and making me feel creative again.
How lovely to show us around your home. Yes, it is homely, not show house. Warm and welcoming.
I'm new to your channel, Jane. I must be nosey as well, because I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of your beautiful home. Thank you for sharing it.
Lovely. Beautiful features, and super sentiment. Thanks for posting. 👍👍👍
I have so many half done quilts in boxes because they were tidied away for company….
That huge garden blanket is amazing!
Thank you, very thought provoking! I wanted to run dog kennels for some reason, and used to draw picture after picture of what it would look like. I have never done that, and certainly would not want to now, but I have loved and enjoyed dogs all my adult life.
As I get older my knitting & spinning projects become smaller and more doable increasing the likelihood that I will finish them. I love making pocket dolls, gnomes, hats & mittens. But that’s only part of the stash, as I love watercolor, botanical dyeing, creating my own line of yarn, clay, embroidery and so much more! It’s a good problem to have❣️ You are a joy, Jane❣️💄🧶🌼🌸🦋🌱🏴
Thank you so much Debbie x
I’d swap my WIP’s for yours any day. Do luv the last 2, especially the blanket but my “don’t buy any more yarn” rule is still in place. Mostly project bags with yarn and pattern but a box full of embroidery kits also ready to go, mostly Nicki franklin and M.R.S. Embroidery then a needlepoint rug I started 30 years ago, 11 of 12 blocks finished but then there’s the border!! I am feeling guilty and hope I finish it all b4 I croak 😫 but you are inspiring me to get cracking’ yet once again! Can’t wait to see the blanket finished 💜
Oh a needlepoint rug …….
Your cardigan colours just sing and are so beautiful and I love your blanket. You should always have at least one mistake in your project, the saying goes:"only Allah is perfect". 4 Wip's is really not a lot and your waist coat is going to be stunning I am sure, the yarn and colours look wonderful. I am still looking for the perfect something to knit with my first natural dyed wool and hope to find it soon as I am really itching to get started. Have a lovely weekend xx
Thanks Heike. I rather suspect yours are in project bags with patterns - not completely forgotten and covered in cat hair!
@@snapdragonlife Some are just lying around to be picked up randomly :) I usually have one commission, one garment for myself or husband and an easy 'no brainer' as TV knitting. I also have one that I can't bring myself to finish as it has dog hairs on it from my beloved Jack Russell called Max who passed over the rainbow three years ago. I know it sounds really soppy, but I keep him close by not finishing and leaving the hairs in situ.
So much to love in your gorgeous home ❤
Thank you x
As an active 70 year old, I live my life the way I want with my family. I am not a morning person, and a slow breakfast, coffee and enjoying my garden first thing is what I enjoy most. I like to ease my way into the day. I found this video very refreshing and honest, thanks for that. What a lovely bright light you are to listen too.
Thank you so much x
What a lovely home! Full of wonderful details! Hi from Argentina! 🥰🇦🇷💐
Thank you. Waving back from Scotland! J x
I think I have a slow routine but I do get up at 5.30 and have a quick shower and then go for a 45 minute walk to appreciate the early morning peace and quiet and look at nature. I feel much better for it when I get home and ready for a healthy breakfast xx
That sounds lovely x
I kind of went crazy with projects after I retired. I crochet, quilt, slow stitch and make garments. After getting overwhelmed and finishing off a bunch and getting back on track I set parameters for myself. I have eight flat plastic baskets that stack up and each project goes in one, so I can't start more. I tape a card to each with info and the date and I can see when things have lingered too long. I keep a variety of hard to easy projects. Projects bags did not work for me, the yarn got all tangled and then I don't want to mess with it. When I have empty baskets they are also nice for organizing and accumulating for a new project. If all eight baskets are full I restack them so the oldest is on top and try to knock those off. This was a very good video.
What a good system! Thanks for sharing it. J x
Hiya beautiful lady, I’m knitting an aquarium sea type scape pram blanket for my big daughter who is expecting her first baby in four weeks. I started it in June but with the warmer weather it felt really difficult to knit with super wash wool. I finished the background two days ago and started on knitting the details directly on the knitting. So now it’s smaller I will just go with it and knit the fish etc. lovely video, happy Friday ❤️☀️❤️
Oh congratulations. What an exciting time. I’m sure the pram blanket will be gorgeous. X
Another lovely video Jane - thank you. I also have the Glorious Knitting book and although I haven't made anything out of it, I sometimes have a flick through as I love Kaffe's designs. I also have a few of his tapestry books and I've made a couple of cushions from the patterns included in the books - they were a joy to complete. Looking at your WIPs has reminded me of a cabled knitted cushion cover I put away half finished - I'm going to get that out today and start working on it. I'm looking forward to seeing the silk waistcoat as it's such an unusual design and the yarn colours you've chosen are gorgeous x.
Thank you. He really changed the whole knitting experience for me - forever grateful for his designs and to have been at a couple of mini workshops when I was in my late teens.
I do like the 'out of sight, out of mind' theory for when items are put into a cupboard! Your projects will all look glorious when they're finished. I think we can all empathise with unfinished to-do's - I've recently got two new sewing projects on the go & have picked up one unfinished from a selection I have that I fancied doing, so given myself choice & hopefully that will mean I will feel inspired to complete them!
I shall keep my fingers crossed for you. I’m very bad at looking at started things and not finding them nearly as alluring as new ones 😂😂😂
Really enjoyed this glimpse into your lovely home. I love the dresser in porch filled with things you love. It is such gesture of welcome to all who come in.
Thank you. J x
Lurve that vest very much looking forward to seeing it. Thanks ❤
Isn’t it unusual Treeza? The woman who knitted the green one has clinched in the neckline a little with ribbon which I think is a lovely idea.
Absolutely delightful, so glad that I found your channel! After raising children, keeping house (many houses…) and running a part time business, I’m ready to commit to myself. Thank you Jane for your inspiration and encouragement for the middle to older age women.💐
Thank you. Committing to yourself sounds wonderful. J x
I loved this! Agreed with everything you said! Watching from Adelaide, South Australia. The apothecary drawers were everything!
Thank you Michelle. I love them too (though frequently lose things in them)
So refreshing to sit with you and hear your honesty. I love your sense of style & especially the dahlias! My morning routine is to 1. Drink 1/2 lemon juiced in a cup of water with 1/4 tsn of bicarb soda (refreshing). Do 15 mins of wakeup yoga stretching. Make a coffee & sit to listen to Lectio 365 Bible devotion app. Then pray. I have hashimotos thyroiditis, so can relate somewhat to your comments about chronic illness too. xo
That sounds a perfect start Linda x
Oh Jane, I have a ridiculous number of knitting projects on the go!! I don’t know why I don’t finish things before I cast something else on!! My Mum used to do lots of knitting when I was small and she says she would always finish the one thing she was knitting before she moved onto the next. I do wish I was more like her because I can feel terrible guilt and overwhelm when I find another unfinished thing in the cupboard. And knitting isn’t my only vice hahaha because I spin, weave, sew, garden…..😳😳 I adore your blanket, the colours are wonderful. Lucky husband. Have a wonderful time in Croatia. My eldest son and girlfriend are off there in a couple of weeks too.x
Thank you. I was better when my daughters were small in case they grew out of whatever I was knitting (& things were smaller too) but now I’m bad (with embroidery too!). I’m really looking forward to sea swimming and sunshine. X
Great to see your works in progress today. It has galvanised me to finish my WIPs so I can start any one of the projects you shared with us today 😄
Isn’t that always the issue - every time I browse online I seem to see more and more wonderful patterns that set my fingers twitching 😂
I just love this video, Jane and its galvanized me into action! I have hauled out my couple of unfinished knitting projects and I'm determined to finish them. Thank you x
Oh wonderful Sandra. Thank you. X
I have multiple half finished projects. And yesterday I decided to have a creative day. It feels that it was much needed and I really enjoyed myself. I need to try and have a day to myself every week, rather than using ally time tidying and sorting (and never winning - it's those half finished projects I'm reluctant to put away).
It’s so easy to spend all your time sorting isn’t it. I’m sitting here with my coffee and putting off heading down to film a video (about dyeing with a fungi that a friend has given me) simply because I know there is some sorting of projects to do before I can clear the table and set up the stove and pan!
Personally , l like to have several projects on the go but l do finish things as l would feel very frustrated if l didn’t complete projects….Just the way l create….
Yes I think it’s the not finishing that is the issue. Or the forgetting I’d even started! X
I notice as I get older I’m knitting & spinning for smaller projects that will have a greater chance of reaching completion! Gnomes, shawls, mittens & hats, etc. You are a joy, Jane❣️ 💄🌱🦋🌸🌼🌾🧶🪡🧵
Jane when you say you are frogging it does that mean unraveling or labelling & putting it in a project bag ? I feel much better about all my bags of unfinished projects now & hope to get inspired to battle my way into the craft room & have a sort out whilst I am home alone for 3 wks as John & Kate have a father daughter Motorhome trip to Bavaria to see the cows coming down from the high pasture to winter quarters! A lovely celebration we have done many times previously !
Jane, not only do we have the Heirloom Quilt cardi and a love of Glorious Knitting in common, but I also have the blouse that you are wearing; one of my favourites. Thanks for the mention, I really appreciate it. I’m very much looking forward to seeing the silk waistcoat finished and on; think it will be wonderful xxxx
Thanks Laura. I’m really enjoying watching your videos at the moment while winding threads into bobbins! X
Thank you for another lovely honest video. Would love to see your projects as and when you complete them 😊
I’m hoping that having done this video will spur me on so that I will be able to show the finished things (or nicely organised things!) in a couple of months ! J x
5 seconds in of watching, and I subscribed! You are lovely and adorable. ♥️ Look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you so much for subscribing x
1 minute into the video and I already like your personality!
Aw thank you. Xx
I love all the stories and collections. The Liberty dresser is a knockout! More more more please
Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it. X
Yes for slow mornings! Fortunately I do not have a chronic illness but I work part time, and on my non work days my routine is incredibly slow, unlike my work days, which always stress me out because it feels like rush rush rush….slow mornings are good for the soul.
Thank you Michelle. You are so right. X
Watching from Iowa usa lots of quilters here……..loving your videos.
Thank you. One of my best friends (now in Scotland) is from Iowa. X
Thank you Jane, I also have a chronic illness 🤗
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Lovely to hear the word ‘sitouterie’ again. My Scottish grandparents used it and when I refer to a sitouterie my southern friends think that I made it up 😂
It’s a great word. X
Simply gorgeous Jane,well done!! 🌻
Lovely video thank you...Funnily I was at The Lake at the weekend with friends at Nick Nairns' Place..I haven't visited the Island for many years but your video has inspired me to go...I also live locally but like you don't tend to go to touristy places...We live in such a beautiful area we should get out and about more....LOL...😊
Thank you. It’s funny isn’t it how we don’t visit places nearby but would on holiday! And you are right, it is such a beautiful area. J x
For whatever algorithm led me to your channel, I’m grateful! What a wonderful, honest video, thank you Jane!
Thank you. I’m so glad that the algorithm brought you. X
I really enjoyed your video. I do appreciate your attitude toward things that have been broken. I also feel they are still useful and beautiful and deserve a place in our lives, hearts and shelves to repurpose. Thank you for the tour. I too repurpose and gather things to make my home my own.
Thank you Karleen x
What a lovely home! ❤❤
Thank you so much Martha x
You're lovely! I just discovered your channel. Hello my fellow 55 year old. :) I am getting more into being an artist and have my own RUclips channel @lindawilsonart just started. :)
Thank you Linda. And I shall go and check out your channel!
Absolutely loved your house. And I agree, a house is a place for joy and life and doesn't need to be all tidy and precious. Thank you for sharing such an intimate corner of yourself.
Thank you so much x
I’m so glad your channel showed up on my RUclips page! Love you home, it’s so welcoming and cozy. Also love you furniture, especially the cabinet in the porch area and the pharmacy cabinet in the big room.❤
Thank you. I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. X
Love it*! The windows are wonderful, and the use of signs as art. Proves not every fabulous house is a big house.
Thank you. Xx
Thank you very interesting I’m very new to your podcast enjoy it thank you 🙏
Welcome and thank you xx
I did enjoy your home. Love your haircut, beautiful dress, lifestyle with personality.
Thank you so much! That is really kind of you J x
Please can you list that glue - I’d love to use something like that rather than a glue stick Thank you
It’s an Italian glue - I sell it here in the UK - but if you google it you will probably find it elsewhere too. www.snapdragonlife.com/store/product/287_supplies/289_printmaking--bookbinding/1407_tin-of-coccoina-glue/
Thank you for this. I have settled into a slow routine in the mornings recently. I often wake in the wee hours due to my chronic condition, but have found that simply settling in my reclining chair after a few gentle stretches really helps. I’ll have a flask of hot water that so that I can refresh my favourite mug and will either look at the lightening sky (my chair is in a conservatory) or listen to an audio book. So grateful for the library service using BorrowBox so no cost involved. When i eventually do get up and washed and dressed, I can feel almost human again. Take care
Thank you Alison x
Hi Jane, your patchwork quilts are truly beautiful. Your mums patchwork would maker a nice wall hanging of memories. I am in awe of all the hard work that goes into making them. I too was always one of the last to be picked for hockey matches in school 😥. I would spend the match running up and down the wing barely getting to touch the ball! Glad to be past that stage in life. Take care and have a lovely week. xx
Thanks Barbara. I definitely wouldn’t like to be back doing school sports!