Episode 142 ~Failure and Acceptance-Quilting|Knitting|New Embroidery Books|
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2024
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I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. Blessings, Sarah
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If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on:
Patreon / fibertrek2021
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Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link
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Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.
You can find an ad-free version on my blog site www.fibertrek.wordpress.com which includes a resources list of projects etc...highlighted in the episode.
I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. Blessings, Sarah
Music:
In the Forest Ambient by LesFM on Patreon
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That seaweed green addition to the yell🫶🏼 lovely episode! Thank you!
Beautiful quilting ! I always admire your creativity and thoughtfulness.
I always thoroughly enjoy your videos from the other side of the world. Thank you
omg, that waffle iron! Yum. Beautiful start to the Yell.
I absolutely love your creative eye in all that you do!
Thanks Mom
I'm catching up on my backlog of videos and just wanted to say that what you said about crafting and risk assessment really resonated with me. Also, I love the fabrics you plan to use for your nieces' quilts, especially the woodland critters with the tea cups! So adorable and whimsical!
Sarah, loved this deep sharing around failure, acceptance, moving forward- appreciate the realness, cause you’re not alone! Also love your 4step tool to gauge where you are with a project- and where the “ stuckness?” happened. Thanks. Yes, very weird and disappointing winter in Maine.
The new colours for Yell are gorgeous 💚
Sarah, you amaze me with how much crafting you accomplish with your job, commuting, etc. You are always inspiring. Your lovely new embroidery books brought to my mind a quilt and embroidery designer that I think you may really enjoy. It is Yoko Saito. She also designs the most exquisite bags and little houses out of fabric. Her choice of fabrics are along the lines of Japanese quilting fabric, also Diamond Textiles, very textural, earthy, neutral tones and colors. Her embroidery designs are far and wide. I hope you take a look at her work if you are not familiar with it. She has several books. I am steadily working on a knitted sweater for my husband, cross stitching, making a historical doll from a Gail Wilson Designs kit, and am itching to get back to some quilting. Seeing yours made the itch stronger. Soon, soon.
Yoko Saito is a favorite...so obviously great minds think a like ;) I'm so appreciate your kind and positive feedback and am glad you're enjoying the vlog!
I really appreciate you sharing a detailed look at the books in your library. I find it so helpful when deciding to add a book to my own collection.
Hi Alex, thank you for providing that feedback. It's affirming to hear and I'll keep including those little segments.
So sorry you had problems with that chalk. Glad you got it resolved. I enjoy all of your making. Yes, sometimes a project just needs to move on and be done.
Always enjoy catching up with you 🌻 The baby quilt is so very pretty ✨✨
I enjoy your vlogs, Sarah. Thank you for showing us all that you create. You are truly an artist! 🌷🌸🌻🌹
Thanks a million!
The waffle maker!! I must look into this.
Perceived failures build growth, creativity, improvement!
And you got it right...there's no wrong in your hobby life!
Loved seeing that beautiful waffle on mother's Poppy trail plate. I always loved those dishes. I still use mother's waffle iron from 75 years ago. It was a wedding gift. Great to see Mom's Featherweight being used too. Lovely quilts.
Aw...right? That metlox poppy china is the best. This is a set my mum secured for me over eBay and I love it. The featherweight has been a quilting game changer and I cherish it. Rob will be servicing her up soon with a a good oiling. I'm so grateful you made that happen for me.
As is often the case when I watch your vlogs, I drooled more than once. The slo-mo syrup on the waffles and raspberries... oh my, seriously yummy! And your decision to rip back and move forward with the Seaweed Green in your Yell is outstanding - that colour is PERFECT. I love that you 'freed' yourself from the Stars Upon Stars and took from it the lessons, and honoured what brings you joy!! Look forward to seeing you next time Sarah!
Hello Leanne, your comments are so positive. Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed...glad you're drooling and not crying ;)
I love your attitude toward that quilt project that you ended up putting away. Nothing is ever a failure if you learn something from the experience! Your work is truly amazing and beautiful Sarah. I love how you choose colors and put fabric patterns together. What a relief too that the baby quilt gift worked out! Love your podcasts!
Thank you Christine, I agree that nothing is a failure if you learn something or move a skill set. Very much appreciate such a thoughtful comment, thanks for sharing.
Thank you Sarah for another great video. Your quilts are beautiful. So glad you were able to get the chalk marks out of the project.
Thank you!
I have that same waffle iron! Your Yell is going to be so gorgeous. Happy Spring! 🦋🌱🌼
My gratitude I extend to you Sarah. I truly enjoy your videos, with all your creative goodies. Have a magical day, from Julie in Canada
Thanks Julie!
As always another excellent video! Thank you Sarah.
I really like using a Hera marker, maybe that would suit you too? Also, that single quilt block is so lovely, why not frame it or use as a wall hanging, respect all your hard work on it! IMHO😂
I have a hera marker...maybe I'll try that for the small block when quilting. Yes, the stars upon stars will become something to honor the work!
Thank you for sharing your 'failures' which (I think) should be more accurately called learning studies. There is such value in setting things aside, giving the time and space needed for creative work. For marking quilting lines, I also started out with blue tape, used chalk, and finally now use a very dull butter knife and quilting ruler to mark the fabric with an indent path.
It’s always such a pleasure to see what you’ve been up to. When I was making my 3 or 4 th quilt I used Taylor’s chalk for the lines. It was a yellow chalk on a cream and neutral browns piece. It didn’t come off. I was so bummed. Though since it was for me I just excepted my mistake and it wasn’t too obvious unless you looked close. I’ve washed the quilt a few times and I swear to this day I can still see some color. (This was probably 7 years ago). I should try oxyclean!!
oh fingers crossed the oxyclean works! Wouldn't that be nice? Thank you for tuning in and sharing your positive and kind feedback. I'm so glad you enjoy the vlog!
I really enjoy your videos Sarah. I love how you seamlessly move between so many interests and crafts and aren't afraid to put things aside and work on other things when you feel like it. I work very much like this as well, so can relate to the varied nature of moving through projects like you do. I find it really stimulates the creativity working like this and I don't get bored. ❤
Thank you! I agree about working with different projects and stimulating creativity. It's like an interdisciplinary approach.
You are such an inspiration 😊. Thank you for bringing us into your creative world.
I was thinking maybe you can add an icord to the neckline of the Tetis Lussak sweater.
Yes, an I-cord would be nice too. I'm so relieved that this is a "fixable" problem. Thank you for your tip and kind comment.
You are a very productive woman. I think this happens when you enjoy what you’re doing and you obviously do.
Haha! I'm afraid I've become a bit obsessed with them now!
Glad you resolved the chalk problem to a satisfactory conclusion. If you get brave and choose to use chalk again sometime.., a tip …. I use white school chalk. I snap it several times for a sharper edge. I use a soft plastic surgical scrub brush to rub it off. Love your videos, especially how you talk about your creative process in making your projects. Thank you!
Okay..interesting! Thank you for the tip. And Thank you for your kind positive comment about podcast!
Sarah...I always use FRIXION marking pens! I have never had any problem..You can order them online. I have also found them at Target. One touch of a hot iron and the mark dissapears completely! So glad you were able to save the baby quilt!
Thanks for the great tip!
Just discovered your podcast . Oh my heart. You are my clone ! haha. I am a quilter and a knitter as well. Love all your projects : )
Welcome and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
So love all of this, Sarah…that sunrise over the lake😁🌞. And the waffle iron! I had not seen one like that before-hot hot do you keep the water underneath? Boiling? Or was that just a spacer underneath?
And it is not a failure to choose to spend your time on projects that bring you joy. We don’t have to accomplish everything to succeed 😂. I’m glad you only ripped back the green part of your Yell-when I saw the clip of you ripping back I thought you were taking out the whole thing!! Hope you continue to enjoy this transitional season❤
That is a spacer underneath, I assume for heat dispersal. They have low base and high base versions. So far the Yell colorowork is all going as planned!
Get some Pilot Frixon pens!! Then come off perfectly with an iron. All the quilters use them! They are a game changer!
Thank you!
Be cautious with the Frixion pens!!! I’ve read so many accounts of people who live in colder climates that see the lines come back in the cold. Ironing doesn’t fully erase them, so be careful! If you have a Hera marker, give that a try before the Frixion pens.
Hi Sarah! Thanks for sharing your tip for ripping back knitting by picking up stitches on a needle back before the “mistake”…..I’d never seen that before! I made my one and only lace shawl about 8 years ago, and vowed I’d never do lace knitting again, the project shook me to my core, and had me questioning my very intelligence and sensibility! I had to rip it back so many times, the yarn got ruined, I bought a new skein, and forged forth. It was put on the shelf intermittently, and I eventually finished it. It was painful. I can relate to the feelings of failure you talk about….I did make peace with the project finally, and gave myself grace that perhaps my creative brain just did not do well with this type of patterning, and I moved on to many other knit projects happily! Learning knitting without my mentors (my grandmother and my mother who have passed on years ago) hasn’t been so easy, even with RUclips tutorials we have available to us, the learning can be an isolating journey in some ways! Love your content, and your videos are lovely. Happy crafting!
Egad! Lace! That is a painful experience...ripping back! I appreciate your poignant thought about mentors and the enriching experience that comes from working with a person especially a family member. RUclips just doesn't capture that wisdom. Thank you for sharing and happy crafting right back at ya!
There's a product called kiss off stain remover that might help with the chalk marks.
I'll tuck that away for next time...cause there will probably be another error such as this!
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Have you tried paper piecing for the star block. Very simple but exact. Don’t give up. You need to get the straight stitch throat plate for your machine. Did you use a walking foot. Better to eyeball quilting lines using the pattern as a guide. Quilting small areas at a time. Practice. You’ll get there. I send mine off to be done. lol.
Okay interesting to know about eyeballing the lines and you're exactly right! I need to get a straight stitch throat plate!
Beautiful vlog as always, Sarah❣️ Just curious what type of chalk you used~how frustrating! I’ve used taylor chalk and haven’t had a problem with it (so far 😉)
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It wasn't tailors chalk nor a clover product...I don't have the brand in front of me. I imagine I put it on too heavy and really gave it a good "mark" ;). I won't use it again but may experiment with clover tailor's chalk.
Jan from Nodaway, Iowa again. Have you watched Sahina arts embroidery on you tube, I've learned several techniques...and I'm an OLD embroiderer
Jan, thank you for the tip. I will go check her out!
Nice episode. I never look at my "unfortunate" projects as failures...they've all been teaching moments so when I do not achieve the result I was looking for, I see it as a lesson and know to try something new rather than seeing it as a failed project. The Nutiden sweater looks nice...not sure if you worked with Nutiden by itself before, it does tend to grow when wet blocked. I had to redo pullover sleeves as they grew 6 inches longer after I wet blocked the sweater. If I knit Nutiden yarn with mohair then this doesn't happen but the look is obviously different. I asked this question on your previous episode but I was wondering if you have a few seconds to let me know what pattern sweater you are wearing in this episode (you were wearing it in the previous episode as well)...I went to watch a few other episodes that I had missed to see if you had mentioned the pattern but I didn't find it. I bought a gorgeous undyed brown wool from Great Bay Wool Works located in New Hamphire and your sweater is the perfect pattern I want to use for this yarn. Thanks so much for your help and ispiration. Peace & Blessings!
I remember that it is a Jennifer Wood pattern, as I was making a different pattern by the same designer, also in a deep brown natural yarn, at the same time Sarah was making hers.
@wendysullivan5511 oh thank you so much for letting me know. I'll go check out her patterns.
Hurray! Wendy let you know the designer! It is Jennifer Wood's Carden Sweater. I knit it in a three ply handspun. I appreciate the tip about Nutiden. This is my first project with the fiber. Thank you for such a thoughtful and kind comment.
I have to ask is that a cast iron waffle maker?!!
Yes!