Thank you for a wonderful episode Emily and Deborah. The 'Hiding Place' is also a book I read every year. Keeps me thinking about what is really important in life. Bless you both.
Ladies, you always bring me joy and inspiration. Thank you so much for continuing to podcast and share your crafty endeavors. You are a bright spot in my day! Books, who can pick one? Classics for sure, but current literature/historical fiction remains a favorite.
The great thing about books is that there is literally something for everyone, even my husband who is a self-professed loather of reading books. He has discovered that he loves all of Brandon Sanderson's books and read all of them, several many times.
Ahhh, I needed a good visit with you girls. Gardens, quilts, knits and books-these are a few of my favorite things🥰. My core book is “Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan. It was a life changer for me. I am working on my daughter’s wedding “Blessing” quilt right now. Squares set on point, people wrote blessings and Scripture on 5 1/2” squares at the shower. I should have picked a pattern first, but I did now, and am finally ready to get busy on it. Thank you girls for a lovely visit.
I was first introduced to Pilgrim's Progress in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I think that's a great core book. Love hearing about the quilts you are making, and having scriptures on a quilt sounds like a sweet idea. ~Deborah
Emily, I wanted to share that I do not cut my main yarn when doing a contrast heel, so I only have 2 ends to weave in instead of 4. I generally knit a 60 row leg. I start the 61st row on the front of the sock, then add in the heel color and start the heel on the back of the sock. After completing the heel turn, I cut the heel yarn. Then I go back to the original yarn and start picking up the stitches on the side of the heel, knit across the heel, and pick up the stitches on the other side. Hope this makes sense! I used to cut the yarn, but realized there wasn't really any need to. Love the podcast!
Loved this episode so much. Emily, your lacey green cardigan is going to be stunning. Deborah, your Caliope sweater is right up my alley colour wise. So pretty. Deborah, it would be so awesome if you could video some of your junk journal making. Thank you for sharing your quilt making, Emily, beautiful.
We are kindred book spirits! I discovered The Hiding Place in Junior High English and have read it multiple times over the years. I also buy a few copies and give them out to friends. My 2nd book would be The Work and the Glory series. Beautiful quilts! Another great Castle episode ladies! Suzanne
Loved this episode. I have recently become a fan of yours. My most core book is probably Anne of Green Gables. When I was a kid, I watched the Megan Follows adaptation every day. It was a comfort to me while I was dealing with some serious health issues. As an adult, I finally read the whole Anne series, and I loved the books even more!
Thank you for brightening my day! I needed to smile and then you two popped up lol. Truly, I don't care how long your videos are, I love every moment of every one..... :) I enjoyed seeing every single thing you showed! You always inspire me when I need it the most. Have a blessed time until I see you again. xo
Emily, you are a gifted knitter. I’m always so inspired by the beautiful projects you share! Deborah, you make me smile every time I see your colors! Thank you both for sharing with us.
Hello Ladies! Your quilt is so beautiful! I started one years and years ago, but hated my hand-quilted stitches, and put it in a forever time out. It is actually a beautiful log cabin done in blues and pinks. Perhaps I will dig it out and have someone else complete it for me. I’m getting too old to have it not be completed. I love the socks you both completed, and the sweaters are stunning! You both are so talented! As for needle storage. …I tried various types of storage but finally settled upon purchasing small pencil cases of various colors from Amazon, and using my Cricut to heat press the size of needle on the front. They then hold every type needle of that size. I have them filed in an oval shaped basket that my daughter bought me. It is finally the way I love to store them. Every one has a unique to them way to organize. I learned that from watching Cassandra on RUclips discuss the 4 main categories of organizers. Now, as far as core books. I guess The Boxcar Children would be where I started to develop a love for reading. I especially like to read books about family units. I’m more of a favorite author than a book though. I love Debbie McCombre, Elin Hilebrand, and Dorothea Benton Frank. I also was moved my the book, American Dirt, which opened my eyes to immigrants and their quest for freedom and safety in Our country. And lastly the plight of the Jews during the Nazi rise have been the books that have affected me most profoundly. In fact, I needed to take a break from reading them, as their content was so disturbing. I’ve been an avid reader for over 60 years, so the books that I have kept in my mind and heart are many and from a variety of genres. From mythology, to biographies, to mysteries, to women’s contemporary fiction to self help books…there have been a few outstanding in my mind from each. I, too, could talk about literature all day and then some. Thanks for the thought provoking question. Have fun with the quilting, sewing, gardening, knitting, and taking care of your health. Watch those carbs…and ear a balanced meal to try to reverse your diabetes. The berry groups of fruits are the best for you. I just realized that skim milk has 4 teaspoons of sugar in each cup. Sheesh. I guess I need to eat grass. Until next time….❤
So much goodness in your comment! First of all, I hope you do get your log cabin quilt finished! I have several quilts that still need finishing and it is bothering me that they are sitting in a drawer, waiting, waiting, waiting. I love hearing about how you store your needles and your favorite books. Thanks so much for sharing!
Deborah the maker is The Vintage Dreamer, I love watching Rebeka's podcast as well. I have seen other knitters use pony bead lacing from a craft store or The Knitting Barber cords instead of waste yarn to try on sweaters, or to leave sleeve stitches on. I just love your yarn colors Deborah and Emily that green cardigan is going to look so great on you!
Yes, the mushroom charm is from Vintage Dreamer, but the bag maker I was trying to recall is The Knitted Soiree. It was on the tip of my tongue the whole time but just couldn’t get it out. 😊
I’m one of the wall-hanging needle organizer users. Love them! One of the nice things about keeping needles in the original packaging is that you can put a note in the package. if you leave the package in the chest, you know what project your needles are in. You both made a lot of progress on your projects. Enjoy the garden
Today, you have been such a God send to me! Seriously! I am so sick with covid and you both kept me company! So much good stuff here, I should have taken notes! God bless!!
Deborah, the pink socks are adorable! The socks aren't crazy, that's the beauty of custom knitted socks! Got my sock camp patch and all ready for camp!🙂 I store my needles in their original package inside a wooden treasure chest. I use index card dividers between sizes that have each size identified. I've been storing this way for years. It works for me😉
I just discovered your channel and love it! I have to agree with just about all the book recommendations. And there really is only one way to read the Chronicles of Narnia; publication order. ❤️🙂
I’m looking forward to seeing what you create with the junk journaling stuff. I’m glad you were happy with the boxes of stuff I sent. Another fun episode to watch! Thanks! Jaci
Hello from PA! I am in love with Aria's quilt...SO beautiful!! This will be my first summer sock camp as well, Deborah...I'm so excited😁!! I can not possibly make a list of core books (always the Bible!) but off the top of my head, The Secret Garden and The Princess Bride were two books that have greatly influenced my reading throughout life. (I named my son Westley!) Thanks for a wonderful podcast❤️
Lovely spending time watching you two (albeit in about four sessions!) and your beautiful makes. I empathise with Deborah on the stash dive! Im making one but using a very dark grey as I used bare yarn in a recent love note (with purple mohair) so thought I’d go opposite. Nowhere near as far along as you and thank you for the pointers as to sleeves. Im enjoying but yes it is slowww going! And love what you’ve done with the garden xx
Another gorgeous episode. Deborah I just love your yarns as pretty pastels are my favorite. Would love to order some but the shipping to Australia is just too much. Keep up the great work ladies❤
I love the episode! But Deborah I wanted to mention with summer sock camp I am not sure if you said or not but wanted to let you know that cranked socks are not aloud socks have to be completely knitted by hand. Love everything y'all do!
I would definitely put all of Corrie ten Boom's books in my core books. While The Hiding Place is amazing, I find that her other books are even more influential in my life. Little Women was my favorite book growing up (other than Nancy Drew). I have the Madame Alexander dolls (Marmee, Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy and Laurie). I have the book that was my mom's when she was a girl and it means the world to me. Jane Eyre and Rebecca are also favorites. I have a book that my aunt gave me to read when I was a teen called Tregaron's Daughter (out of print) that I also love a lot. The fact that my aunt passed away within a year of my reading it and the book was given to me after her passing has a lot to do with it I'm sure. It was one of my first adult books. Not to be a brown-noser, I have all of your books, Emily, and I love them. They make me want to be a better person. I am at a crossroads in my life right now and they have given me some clarity. I'm grateful for them. Such a good visit ladies! Sending you both love and hugs.
Hi, Kathy! Those Madame Alexander dolls are so sweet!I have not heard of Tregaraon's Daughter before, so thank you for sharing that, and the story of your aunt.
I'm doing my first sock summer camp! I finished a pair of socks and I'm really impatient to cast on my next pair. I'm allergic to wool so I'm trying alpaca and waiting is so hard. That sweater will be so pretty and so perfect for church. nice lace but some stockinette for the arms that get so cold. Have you noticed the men in their suit jackets don't notice the air conditioning? lol
Oh my gosh Deborah, you booth looked amazing! So fun and inviting! But the displays are really brilliant! Were you ever in merchandising? Or retail displays? You sure do have (another) talent. Ive always loved your IG pictures but this is a whole different scale. I wish I was close enough to visit your next sale. Please keep showing your pictures. Love your podcast. ❤️
No, never in retail displays, I just have a vision for what I want and spend a good deal of time working to create it. Thanks for your sweet compliment. 💖
Hi ladies. Love your podcast 🥰 you make the perfect team so so funny and happy. Are the rest of your sister like you ie crafty creative ? Looking forward to the next podcast already.
Sorry for such a slow response. We have three other sisters and each one is vastly different from the other - all are lovely. Our youngest sister is a wizard when it comes to hair, and she also loves embroidery.
You both are so fun. I’m hey to hear your health is getting better. Thanks for all the book recommendations. I’m curious as to with audio book version of Winnie the Pooh did you listen to? I would love listen to it also what book do you read? Thanks so much Julie
The version is The Collected Stories of Winnie-The-Pooh, narrated by Stephen Fy, though it is a full cast dramatization with Judy Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, and more. Normally dramatized versions of books are not my favorite but this was was superb!
By any chance do you girls have detailed show notes of all the patterns, yarns, sites, etc... that you mention in your show? I can’t seem to keep up with your information and would love to see a show notes section to refer back to after watching. Thanks.
Both of us have checked it out and tried it. It is simple and works for some applications, but I do find that I like to stick with the ways I do it anyway. Thank you for the suggestion, keep them coming.
Falling is not fun. I feel off a bench trying to put up a special young lady’s balloon arch for graduation. Thankfully at the age of 72 I didn’t break any bones. I must remember. I think I can but my internet mind is saying I will probably pay for it if I do.
Thank you for a wonderful episode Emily and Deborah. The 'Hiding Place' is also a book I read every year. Keeps me thinking about what is really important in life. Bless you both.
Emily - the green will look so good on you!
Ladies, you always bring me joy and inspiration. Thank you so much for continuing to podcast and share your crafty endeavors. You are a bright spot in my day! Books, who can pick one? Classics for sure, but current literature/historical fiction remains a favorite.
The great thing about books is that there is literally something for everyone, even my husband who is a self-professed loather of reading books. He has discovered that he loves all of Brandon Sanderson's books and read all of them, several many times.
Knittin’ Pretty is also my favorite LYS. Lauren is so sweet. They’re the best.
I have enjoyed you ladies. I watched over a few days and knitted while I watched. Thank you!
Ahhh, I needed a good visit with you girls. Gardens, quilts, knits and books-these are a few of my favorite things🥰. My core book is “Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan. It was a life changer for me.
I am working on my daughter’s wedding “Blessing” quilt right now. Squares set on point, people wrote blessings and Scripture on 5 1/2” squares at the shower. I should have picked a pattern first, but I did now, and am finally ready to get busy on it.
Thank you girls for a lovely visit.
I was first introduced to Pilgrim's Progress in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I think that's a great core book. Love hearing about the quilts you are making, and having scriptures on a quilt sounds like a sweet idea.
~Deborah
Emily, I wanted to share that I do not cut my main yarn when doing a contrast heel, so I only have 2 ends to weave in instead of 4. I generally knit a 60 row leg. I start the 61st row on the front of the sock, then add in the heel color and start the heel on the back of the sock. After completing the heel turn, I cut the heel yarn. Then I go back to the original yarn and start picking up the stitches on the side of the heel, knit across the heel, and pick up the stitches on the other side. Hope this makes sense! I used to cut the yarn, but realized there wasn't really any need to. Love the podcast!
Loved this episode so much. Emily, your lacey green cardigan is going to be stunning. Deborah, your Caliope sweater is right up my alley colour wise. So pretty. Deborah, it would be so awesome if you could video some of your junk journal making. Thank you for sharing your quilt making, Emily, beautiful.
It’s a coffee zarf. I call it a cup cozy.
Zarf. That is an interesting word. I'm with you in calling it a cup cosy. 😂
~ Deborah
We are kindred book spirits! I discovered The Hiding Place in Junior High English and have read it multiple times over the years. I also buy a few copies and give them out to friends. My 2nd book would be The Work and the Glory series. Beautiful quilts! Another great Castle episode ladies! Suzanne
Thanks for sharing!! I also loved the Work and the Glory series, it honestly saved me at a very difficult time of my life.
~Deborah
Loved this episode. I have recently become a fan of yours. My most core book is probably Anne of Green Gables. When I was a kid, I watched the Megan Follows adaptation every day. It was a comfort to me while I was dealing with some serious health issues. As an adult, I finally read the whole Anne series, and I loved the books even more!
That was really the best adaptation of all. I think she captured the real spirit of Anne.
Thank you for brightening my day! I needed to smile and then you two popped up lol. Truly, I don't care how long your videos are, I love every moment of every one..... :) I enjoyed seeing every single thing you showed! You always inspire me when I need it the most. Have a blessed time until I see you again. xo
Emily, you are a gifted knitter. I’m always so inspired by the beautiful projects you share! Deborah, you make me smile every time I see your colors! Thank you both for sharing with us.
Thank you so much for your comment. I know this response is slow in coming, but we both appreciate the kind feedback.
Love your episodes so much and love that No Where to Go but Up yarn! So pretty!!!!
Thank you!
Hello Ladies! Your quilt is so beautiful! I started one years and years ago, but hated my hand-quilted stitches, and put it in a forever time out. It is actually a beautiful log cabin done in blues and pinks. Perhaps I will dig it out and have someone else complete it for me. I’m getting too old to have it not be completed. I love the socks you both completed, and the sweaters are stunning! You both are so talented! As for needle storage. …I tried various types of storage but finally settled upon purchasing small pencil cases of various colors from Amazon, and using my Cricut to heat press the size of needle on the front. They then hold every type needle of that size. I have them filed in an oval shaped basket that my daughter bought me. It is finally the way I love to store them. Every one has a unique to them way to organize. I learned that from watching Cassandra on RUclips discuss the 4 main categories of organizers. Now, as far as core books. I guess The Boxcar Children would be where I started to develop a love for reading. I especially like to read books about family units. I’m more of a favorite author than a book though. I love Debbie McCombre, Elin Hilebrand, and Dorothea Benton Frank. I also was moved my the book, American Dirt, which opened my eyes to immigrants and their quest for freedom and safety in Our country. And lastly the plight of the Jews during the Nazi rise have been the books that have affected me most profoundly. In fact, I needed to take a break from reading them, as their content was so disturbing. I’ve been an avid reader for over 60 years, so the books that I have kept in my mind and heart are many and from a variety of genres. From mythology, to biographies, to mysteries, to women’s contemporary fiction to self help books…there have been a few outstanding in my mind from each. I, too, could talk about literature all day and then some. Thanks for the thought provoking question. Have fun with the quilting, sewing, gardening, knitting, and taking care of your health. Watch those carbs…and ear a balanced meal to try to reverse your diabetes. The berry groups of fruits are the best for you. I just realized that skim milk has 4 teaspoons of sugar in each cup. Sheesh. I guess I need to eat grass. Until next time….❤
So much goodness in your comment! First of all, I hope you do get your log cabin quilt finished! I have several quilts that still need finishing and it is bothering me that they are sitting in a drawer, waiting, waiting, waiting. I love hearing about how you store your needles and your favorite books. Thanks so much for sharing!
Deborah the maker is The Vintage Dreamer, I love watching Rebeka's podcast as well.
I have seen other knitters use pony bead lacing from a craft store or The Knitting Barber cords instead of waste yarn to try on sweaters, or to leave sleeve stitches on. I just love your yarn colors Deborah and Emily that green cardigan is going to look so great on you!
Yes, the mushroom charm is from Vintage Dreamer, but the bag maker I was trying to recall is The Knitted Soiree. It was on the tip of my tongue the whole time but just couldn’t get it out. 😊
I’m one of the wall-hanging needle organizer users. Love them! One of the nice things about keeping needles in the original packaging is that you can put a note in the package. if you leave the package in the chest, you know what project your needles are in. You both made a lot of progress on your projects. Enjoy the garden
Nice tip! I love it!!
It sounds like we all have different preferences with our storage, which is so great that there are a lot of options. Thanks for your tip.
Wow all of your sweaters. The green lace and the sweater with the pink mohair, both are just beautiful! So nice catching up with you ladies.
Thank you so much for watching and for commenting. We appreciate your kind feedback.
I love love love your sweater! Great episode, ladies!
Today, you have been such a God send to me! Seriously! I am so sick with covid and you both kept me company! So much good stuff here, I should have taken notes! God bless!!
You are so welcome! I hope you are better now.
Deborah, the pink socks are adorable! The socks aren't crazy, that's the beauty of custom knitted socks! Got my sock camp patch and all ready for camp!🙂 I store my needles in their original package inside a wooden treasure chest. I use index card dividers between sizes that have each size identified. I've been storing this way for years. It works for me😉
Anything in a treasure chest is more fun!
All my bags are from five to six! Love them
I just discovered your channel and love it! I have to agree with just about all the book recommendations. And there really is only one way to read the Chronicles of Narnia; publication order. ❤️🙂
And thus begins the debate... 😉 I do agree with you, with the first reading.
I’m looking forward to seeing what you create with the junk journaling stuff. I’m glad you were happy with the boxes of stuff I sent. Another fun episode to watch! Thanks! Jaci
Again, thank you so much!
Hello from PA! I am in love with Aria's quilt...SO beautiful!! This will be my first summer sock camp as well, Deborah...I'm so excited😁!! I can not possibly make a list of core books (always the Bible!) but off the top of my head, The Secret Garden and The Princess Bride were two books that have greatly influenced my reading throughout life. (I named my son Westley!) Thanks for a wonderful podcast❤️
Both the Secret Garden and The Princess Bride are good books! I find myself thinking of scenes and lines from the Secret Garden my whole life.
Love you guys. Ooh those quilt blocks encouraged me to dust off my sewing machine. Hey how about a quilt block along. Not sure if that's a THING.
A quilt block along IS a thing! That would be fun to do. I'll have to think about that one.
~Deborah
What a fun idea!
Frivolous and Frugal podcast 83 shows a sock tube turned into a twisted head band, great idea, you should watch them.
Lovely spending time watching you two (albeit in about four sessions!) and your beautiful makes. I empathise with Deborah on the stash dive! Im making one but using a very dark grey as I used bare yarn in a recent love note (with purple mohair) so thought I’d go opposite. Nowhere near as far along as you and thank you for the pointers as to sleeves. Im enjoying but yes it is slowww going! And love what you’ve done with the garden xx
Well, I am so slow in responding. How is your progress on the sweater? What part are you on?
@@MeanwhileattheCastle second sleeve but not monogamous. Thanks for tips xx
I love spending time with both of you! Is that bag from the knitted soirée??
Deborah, can you just show us some YT videos of how you make your treasure journals? Like you did your pillow cases!
I have thought about it, but have yet to find the time. Hopefully I can soon.
Another gorgeous episode. Deborah I just love your yarns as pretty pastels are my favorite. Would love to order some but the shipping to Australia is just too much. Keep up the great work ladies❤
Shipping can be crazy overseas! I wish it was less expensive.
I love the episode! But Deborah I wanted to mention with summer sock camp I am not sure if you said or not but wanted to let you know that cranked socks are not aloud socks have to be completely knitted by hand. Love everything y'all do!
Thank you, yes, I will be knitting mine by hand. 💖
I would definitely put all of Corrie ten Boom's books in my core books. While The Hiding Place is amazing, I find that her other books are even more influential in my life. Little Women was my favorite book growing up (other than Nancy Drew). I have the Madame Alexander dolls (Marmee, Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy and Laurie). I have the book that was my mom's when she was a girl and it means the world to me. Jane Eyre and Rebecca are also favorites. I have a book that my aunt gave me to read when I was a teen called Tregaron's Daughter (out of print) that I also love a lot. The fact that my aunt passed away within a year of my reading it and the book was given to me after her passing has a lot to do with it I'm sure. It was one of my first adult books. Not to be a brown-noser, I have all of your books, Emily, and I love them. They make me want to be a better person. I am at a crossroads in my life right now and they have given me some clarity. I'm grateful for them. Such a good visit ladies! Sending you both love and hugs.
Hi, Kathy! Those Madame Alexander dolls are so sweet!I have not heard of Tregaraon's Daughter before, so thank you for sharing that, and the story of your aunt.
I'm so glad you didn't break anything. I had an adult fall a couple of years ago and I am still recovering from a broken knee.
Haha I stepped away to watch that video. Oh my gosh that was funny!
I forgot to say, not knitting at the moment. Sewing a skirt for trek. I'm trying to get it all done now so I'm not stressing at the end of July.
I'm doing my first sock summer camp! I finished a pair of socks and I'm really impatient to cast on my next pair. I'm allergic to wool so I'm trying alpaca and waiting is so hard.
That sweater will be so pretty and so perfect for church. nice lace but some stockinette for the arms that get so cold. Have you noticed the men in their suit jackets don't notice the air conditioning? lol
I watched it twice today! 🤣 It feels good to laugh
~Deborah
@@MeanwhileattheCastle it was great to laugh! I shared it with many friends.
Oh my gosh Deborah, you booth looked amazing! So fun and inviting! But the displays are really brilliant! Were you ever in merchandising? Or retail displays? You sure do have (another) talent. Ive always loved your IG pictures but this is a whole different scale. I wish I was close enough to visit your next sale. Please keep showing your pictures. Love your podcast. ❤️
No, never in retail displays, I just have a vision for what I want and spend a good deal of time working to create it. Thanks for your sweet compliment. 💖
What a fun video set me up for the day Jan from uk
I hope you enjoyed!
Hi ladies. Love your podcast 🥰 you make the perfect team so so funny and happy. Are the rest of your sister like you ie crafty creative ? Looking forward to the next podcast already.
Sorry for such a slow response. We have three other sisters and each one is vastly different from the other - all are lovely. Our youngest sister is a wizard when it comes to hair, and she also loves embroidery.
You both are so fun. I’m hey to hear your health is getting better. Thanks for all the book recommendations. I’m curious as to with audio book version of Winnie the Pooh did you listen to? I would love listen to it also what book do you read? Thanks so much Julie
The version is The Collected Stories of Winnie-The-Pooh, narrated by Stephen Fy, though it is a full cast dramatization with Judy Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, and more. Normally dramatized versions of books are not my favorite but this was was superb!
Thank you so much. I’ll go check it out
By any chance do you girls have detailed show notes of all the patterns, yarns, sites, etc... that you mention in your show? I can’t seem to keep up with your information and would love to see a show notes section to refer back to after watching. Thanks.
No, we don’t do show notes. We are lucky to just get an episode recorded and show notes would be one more hinderance.
Or you can just buy a single skein of every color and voila, stripey sweater quantity! Right? Right?!😅
Check out weave in Stephen in YT. Great simple way to weaving in ends.
Both of us have checked it out and tried it. It is simple and works for some applications, but I do find that I like to stick with the ways I do it anyway. Thank you for the suggestion, keep them coming.
Falling is not fun. I feel off a bench trying to put up a special young lady’s balloon arch for graduation. Thankfully at the age of 72 I didn’t break any bones. I must remember. I think I can but my internet mind is saying I will probably pay for it if I do.
Oh, no! I bet that was a scary fall, and I'm sure you were bruised black and blue. Thankfully you are okay.
You know girls? I don’t own one pair of knit socks😟 Isn’t that a shame
What?! That is just plain crazy! How can an aunt of ours not have hand knit socks? What size shoes do you wear?
~Deborah