IDK if it counts as a project the way this channel does projects. But currently I am working to build up a minecraft world. I've got a great server with friends I trust, and together we're building a cool Shopping District and making beautiful plans for Spawn. Designing how it will look and having the patience to collect and use all the blocks it takes to create a huge fantasy world is a type of craft I suppose, even if it isn't a physical one.
Absolutely counts as a project! I have a Minecraft world with my own sheep farm. I have sheep of every color and a building full of looms and banners. Minecraft is a whole world of projects!!! 🧶💜😊🐑
Planning out something like that counts in my book. I personally don't care for the online gaming but I love to have friend over once a week for RPGs. Building a good town or village takes a lot of work and creativity. Have fun.
seems familiar to me... I have with a couple of friends a server myself, having its 3rd Birthday on July 27. But we're more separate builders, like, every Player has its own city(s). Hope you and your friends do enjoy Minecraft for a long time too!
I'm not a spinner and I don't plan to try, but I love watching your videos while I knit! They're so interesting and you're so lovely. Thank you for creating this content for us
This is a fabulous project! Absolutely add the trim to the front edge and maybe the arm slits as well. Depends on the quantity of trim you are able to create. I would also consider a small pocket inside to carry necessary items, not too large as it would affect the drape of your cape. Looking forward to part 2!
I love that floral fabric and LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! My BF often overhears when I'm watching these and says you "won the voice lottery and have such a smile in your voice". I couldn't agree more 🥰. Thank you for providing such wonderful content and the joy you spread 💖🐑🧶
I found this channel a couple of days ago when sewing a bride bag for my friend whos getting married later today. You are a great crafting company for when I don't wanna be alone and this is so interesting!
Talking about Icelandic wool, my friend has a flock of Icelandics and if they get shorn too late in the spring, many of the fleeces start to felt on the sheep (because they still have the genetics from a time when sheep used to shed their fibre without needing sheering - which according to the sheep is extremely itchy and nowhere near as comfortable as sheering). Anyway, she takes the felted fleeces and felts the cut end of the fleece together even more to make rugs or use as fabric for trimming coats and cloaks for her SCA adventures.
I was wasting time this. Cold winter afternoon, and found you! The next hour was finding my loom in the basement and I’m now underway, thank you for Being you, you made my day!
I'm one of your new subscribers! The algorithm noticed my penchant for watching niche crafting videos at 1 am and was like "you know what this tired embroidery artist wants? Content about spinning yarn AND historybounding IN THE SAME VIDEO". I've been gleefully watching through your old uploads ever since. Evie, your energy is fantastic and I'm so delighted I found your channel!! As far as my own projects, I'm currently knitting a cotton croptop, sewing a robe, and trying to figure out how to launch a youtube channel where I make resources for transgender and gender nonconforming sewists who want to make their own clothes to fit both their gender and their body. I'm nowhere near my first upload, but I'm coming up with ideas and starting to gather supplies. I'm really excited about it (:
I love it when the algorithm works in our favor! Welcome! Your channel idea sounds amazing. My best advice for starting a channel is to just post your first video in all of it's messy glory. 😊🐑🧶💛🤍💜🖤
I think your cape will be lovely and wearable without the tablet weaving. But I can't deny that WITH the tablet weaving it will seem more luxurious, and to me it would balance the dramatic collar to have something special like that around the hem! Or as a belt? But I think if it were me, I would finish the cape first without the extra band, and wear it proudly until the tablet woven embellishment could be added later.
Love love love this project ❤️ There’s never enough drama when it comes to tailoring, just ask the Renaissance period folk. So I vote yes on the tablet woven trim
I’ve been spinning off and on since age 13 (I’m 32 now). I’m completely self-taught and I’ve never been entirely happy with my finished yarns 😅. I haven’t really done much spinning since finishing grad school in 2017, but I really want to start again! I’m a knitter and my dream is to spin consistently enough to spin a sweater’s worth of yarn. I’m learning so much from this channel because Evie goes into a lot of great detail!
Absolutely tablet weave!!! Go. Ignore or go home haha!!! I also feel you on all the fuzziness. I made a velvet Christmas stocking once. It came out beautifully but there was blue fuzz EVERYWHERE!!!!
This is coming along beautifully! I am so glad that your pattern modifications worked so nicely--it fits really well in the shoulders. Have you done any reading on the weaving technique called rye (rye-uh) in Norway, rya in Sweden/Finland? It's very similar to this, but uses short pieces of yarn instead of locks. It creates a warm rug/blanket/mitten with long thrums on one side and little pops of thrum-color on the other. It's a technique that's been used for hundreds of years (documented) or more, and you might find it interesting. I'm really enjoying your videos--I came (and stay) for the spinning but the historybounding has grabbed my heart. :)
Yes, I want to do a rya project eventually. I saw a lot of information referring to Varafeldur as "early rya." Even though the knots are slightly different, I wonder if Varafeldur was the inspiration for what evolved into rya? 😊🐑💜🧶
Middle age mom, family doctor, from west Michigan. Working on a tablet weaving with some craft floss/yarn I got somewhere. I love watching you while doing my charts at night. You have so much joy and energy!!
@@JillianEve I don’t think it would with the color you had. It would add just that little extra and it would almost blend. The color may be a little different from what shows on the podcast.
my name is Karen! Ive been subscribed for about a week and have been crocheting for about 3 weeks. I love how happy and positive you are. It really just makes me happy. I was intending my current project to be a Moroccan tiles baby blanket for my son but i didnt swatch and its more like a throw. I absolutely love the mistake though and its pretty much my favorite thing ever at the moment. Also, its totally for me now. Sorry bud
I have been binge watching all of your videos here lately and you have inspired me so much. Your whole channel is just a big ball of cozy, inspirational, creativity that people are really sleeping on! I've started a diet shot through my doctor for weight loss and have since, (surprise) lost weight, to the point where I'm getting my creative juices back and I'm feeling livelier and ready to start creating and crafting again! BE GONE, DEPRESSION! lol I've missed this feeling so much!! You are such a great human and I thank you for being a spark of creativity that I needed to start my craft hoarding again. Haha. ❤️❤️❤️ Also, this is just a thought that popped in my head during this video, but your videos with Mark are awesome! You two are so cute and his dry sarcastic humor is the epitome of my every day life! Haha. Thank you both for being awesome and I'm so excited to get to participate in your community activities in the future!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🌈 Keep on being a beautiful person, sister-friend. ❤️🤗🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗🕺🥰
I am in LOVE with that lining fabric! This is going to turn out to be such a cool piece! My two cents on the tabloid trim and the silk: Perhaps doing something subtle, like two shades of pink that are very close together in shade, but enough to give the cloak a bit of texture rather than a loud pop of color (because that's what your lining and your fur are already doing) I can't wait to see it finished!
Hi, I found your channel a few weeks ago and now I'm in love with yarn spinning! Unfortunately, the materials aren't so readily available where I live, so I'm planning on making my own drop spindle following your tutorial and trying out the fibers I can find
Hi. I studied archeology, never practiced it, though. And here is the thing: If they had such a loom, they probably would have used it. They used what they had, so I think you can call is histrical. Its fine. It is, at the end of the day, a project for you to experience some of their methods.
You are so clever Evie, I love watching your videos, you are so happy and passionate about what you do and it really is inspirational. Thankyou for your time xxxx
Oh, gosh! You're talking about a warp-weighted (vertical) loom now and how it isn't necessary for a project to count as "good enough". Oh, my goodness, I mentioned vertical looms to you in a comment on your last video, which I commented just today, and although I know this video could not possibly be a response to that I just want to agree and say that going so far as to build your own loom just for some sort of "Authenticity Olympics" is ridiculous and counterproductive to the fun and friendly spirit of crafters everywhere! I'm interested in stone age technology and vertical looms for my own reasons, but no way would I ever diss anyone who didn't share that niche obsession! It's just great to see people sharing a love of crafts and creating beautiful and fun things.
Yes! I just saw your comment tonight. Sally Pointer's channel is awesome and I love how people use the things they find in their environment to make such amazing textiles. I would love a warp weighted loom someday, but for now, I'll use what I have and have fun. 🧶💜😊
Love the floral fabric! And obsessed with those locks in the woven fabric! Fairly new to your channel. Mainly a weaver who is learning to spin with an interest in the history behind it all :). Love your content!
Hi Evie, I'm one of your new subscribers found through your wool to cloth video! I crochet and I think it's so interesting to see your process of spinning from the raw fibre to yarn and how you use it! My current project is an amigurumi wolf that I'm hoping to embroider some details on for the first time c:
Hello! I'm fairly new. I haven't spun for years and was just getting back into it and found your channel. I'm working with some ancient low quality alpaca I bought years and years ago BUT my new lovely Corriedale roving is on the way. Also, thanks for introducing me to the Paradise fibers box! My first should be here soon!
I'm really glad RUclips has been sending me so many new crafting channels recently, it's great to open me up to even more new mediums and inspires me so much. Weaving and spinning have never been on my radar but you make me very interested to look into them more👀 I've recently finally started doing commissions (knitting, embroidery, and wig styling) to try fundraising for a surgery I've wanted for a while and it's been so exciting and fun to create custom things for people! So I've had lots of wildly varying projects going on at once, but I absolutely love it 🥰
Hi Evie - I'm another recent subscriber. I can't remember how or why I found your channel a few days ago, but I love your enthusiasm, your dedication to research, and your skills! I live in NZ, and spin and knit. I bought a table loom a few years ago, and it's been sitting in the garage, waiting until we move. When we move, later this year, I'm going to be breeding my own sheep, and I think I might start with Gotlands, because I love their fleece so much. I've also been planning a Viking, warp-weighted loom. (And now that I say that, I realise that I can remember warp vs weft due to a warp-weighted loom.) I'm also a historian, particularly of the early Middle Ages, and can I suggest that, while you might not find much written information about spinning, the illustrations of early manuscripts are gold for how people hold distaffs, and spin... And how cats get in your way. Thanks for cheering up a gloomy winter holiday - I can't wait to see your finished cape. I love capes!
Hi! I’m Abby! I run a fibre arts program at the middle school I work at. This coming term, I’ll be having my students process a wool fleece from sheep to knit! Thankful for you for sharing your knowledge!
I think you should do the tablet weaving. It will look amazing when the collar is removed, and there is no stopping the drama when the collar is on. Can't wait to see the finished project!
I love you videos, just stumbled on them this morning and watch like 4 videos already. It's maybe a new thing I am interested to find out. My grandmother had a spinning wheel and as a child I liked weaving things with a toy weaver. And talking about projects. My current projects, yes projects 😂 I am knitting a harry potter inspired sweater, crocheting a skirt, crocheting a temperature blanket, crocheting a scrap granny C2C blanket and finishing a big C2C blanket 2m by 1,8m (~6,5ft by 5,9ft) that has a big dear head on it. It's for my best friend 😁
Just found your channel and I want to say thank you for sharing this incredible content with us! Your sense of humor is AMAZING (the part with the Viking cape guy had me DYING) and wow, you are such a good teacher! (I really am never going to forget which direction is the warp vs. the weft now, haha) Even though I'm watching just for fun, I'm learn so much more than I expect with each video. I love how you include historical tidbits as you weave, and the way that you explain your process and problem solving blows my mind. Who knew that so much went into making fabric? Incredible! By pure coincidence, I recently bought some wool at a farmer's market to repair a stuffed animal that was unfortunately chewed on by a pet... I'll have a lot left over, though, and now I'm thinking I might have to track down a drop spindle just for fun ^^
Hi Jillian! I'm actually working on a Armenian Lace project atm, totally unrelated! I just found your channel by chance looking at other embroidery videos and I was so intrigued!! I'm so happy I found you, I find your personality adorable 🤩 and it's so cool to see your finished projects!!
I don't spin (but I'm dying to!). I'm currently knitting a cotton-linen blend short-sleeved sweater for the end of summer. I'm just loving knitting along while watching your videos! Also, do the tablet weaving, girl!
"Seriously, my dude. Are you OK?" I'm dying... you are hilarious! Also, I want to say, "do the trim!!" But also know that if it were me, I'd be like, "ain't nobody got time for that."
Hello Evie!! I'm Rebekah from Canada :) I have watched about 20 or 30 of your videos in the last 6 weeks or so. I find you so inspiring and motivating. I'm participating in TdF2022, and I reference your videos any time I need advice, instruction or inspiration! I also have my mom watching now too!! We love you!
I am one of your new subscribers, and I have really been enjoying your videos! I have been knitting on and off my whole life but only recently decided to make a go of learning textile arts more intentionally. I'm currently knitting a somewhat basic cotton scarf with a new knitting pattern that pushes my skills just a little. I'm also in the middle of reading World Textiles: A Concise History by Mary Schoeser which I am really enjoying and do recommend! One day I would LOVE to try my hand at weaving, but it seems a big out of my price range right now 😅 I can barely buy yarn for a small knitting project. One day!
Why hello. Found your channel recently. I don't spin or weave. Sometimes crochet when the mood strikes. Currently working on Regency era stuff, mostly hats!
I've seen most of your vids because I was really curious about spinning. I love watching people spinning, weaving, sewing and other things. I'm learning how to crochet right now by watching yt tutorials for socks haha. I hope you'll make more spinning and weaving vids. Bless you.
So, so cool🥰 Thank you for all the close up views of your weaving - so cool!! I’m getting more and more inspired to weave with singles. About the tablet woven accent, how about bordering the arm slits with it? Less yardage, but still high impact.
Hello Eve💕 currently I have two crochet projects. One is a baby blanket for my newborn nephew the other is a shirt I’m making for myself I’m using the linen/ moss stitch for both of them. Also trying to teach myself how to spin on a spindle. The soybean top I’m using is kind of tricky but I’m gonna get it right sooner or later😅.
This is a wonderful project. Can't wait to empty my loom and start something like this. I might include A pocket or two. You are just full of ideas and the Lord just has given you such A great talent to share. Thank you for sharing.
I've been weaving fabric for cushions for my mom's new living room furniture. I brought my knitters loom from Illinois to Michigan to make her help me warp it and see it woven. :)
Love your videos. How I learnt to spin knitting my first hand spun project an Arran cardy so thanks so much for your wonderful encouragement and reach. Now of course I want to learn to weave . Keep on being you☺️
hiii :] i just started spinning and i love the vibe of your videos! My project currently is mostly just figuring out how to get my yarn consistent. Thanks for being amazing
Of course you need to incorporate some inklework in your cape! And tablet to boot!! I didn't know you were a Schacht dealer?! Are you excited for the new Quartet? (Since you already have the cricket).
I've been watching for a while and you are by far my favorite spinning channel. I'm in the far western suburbs of Chicago and have been spinning off and on for a while. I just spent the afternoon washing three fleeces and I've been sitting here wondering if I should spin them to weave fabric to make a cloak. I didn't know I needed a cloak, but now I think I do.
ive been working on some acrylic jumbo yarn that ive been using as roving which im eventually gonna use to make a present for my grandma. got it on clearance and ended up w 900g for 15$
This is a really cool project. As someone who has decades of sewing experience and only relatively new to spinning and thinking about adding weaving to my long list of interests, it’s very interesting to me seeing a practical use of weaving to add into a sewing project. Absolutely weave and add the trim to the bottom. It‘ll be exciting to see the finished masterpiece.
This cape is looking magnificent. An Inkle band might be too much BUT I would want to try it to see if it works. I wonder how it would look as a trim down the front edges, too, or as a trim around the arm slits. So that it looks like an integral finish. It could look even more magnificent - or look like a Christmas tree lol. I would love to see. I am very biased and madly in love with my new Inklette loom and the beautiful braid I recently made.
I'm loving the fabric you are producing its going to be an amazing collar and its interesting to hear about staggering the locks, that makes sense but i wouldn't have thought about getting stacks of locks throwing out the weave to start with. trim might be nice too, i always like a bit of trim :)
Hello, I am a new subscriber. I am a knitter and sewer and I saw someone spinning at a convention I went to this last weekend. It was so interesting and then I stumbled onto your channel and subscribed. Current project is getting a house built on a piece of land. After that, I am trying to do a me made wardrobe over the next few years. I may even try to knit a simple sweater.
I'm one of the newbies and absolutely fell in love with the good vibes :D Currently working on crocheting a blanket. It sounds like a lot, and it is a lot, but it's also actually easy. (My grandma taught me how to crochet once when I was a little kid and I didn't pick it up again until this week, a solid two decades later.)
Hello, I am very new to the spinning world. I inherited my grand mother's spinning wheel. The peddle needs to be fixed then I can try my hand at spinning.
I absolutely love you videos n. Plan on watching them over n over! My name is Susan. I crochet,knit , all kinds of sewing..n hand loom weaving. I'm 62 years old almost..n just enjoy the craftworld n all the inspiration you lady's put out!
First of all: Hi! let me introduce myself: I've discovered your channel two weeks ago and i'm currently backward-watching (aka watching your videos from newest to oldest). I am not a spinner (at least not yet), i'm more a knitter/crocheter, but i enjoy watching you spinning and being excited about wool (i am too, but the already spun version). I'm from germany, so excuse my english ;D But the more i watch from you, the more i want to try spinning... maybe i buy myself some supplies for christmas, i still have enough projects myself, i don't want to start even more. we'll see how i decide. keep up your videos and your happy mood, its really a nice break from life sometimes!
I have been spinning and weaving for a long time(over 30 years), but I am into spinning on spindles now and weaving with my handspun, love watching you and the history behind some of your videos.
Pile weaving is definitely on my to-try list and your cloth looks luxurious. I'm currently winding the first test warp for my 'new' antique, four shaft loom. It's hand operated but not actually a table loom as it originally had it's own stand and is too tall for use on top of a standard table. For now, I will work standing with the loom on a table until I get a frame made. The reed is a metre wide and my mind is alive with the potential of weaving blankets and yardage for sewing.
I'm one of your new subscribers. I love historical crafting, so your channel is right down my alley. It's ages since I last made any handspun yarn myself, but you're enthusiasm is so inspiring.
Hi Evie! You’ve been a great inspiration to me and I’m old! I now have 6 spinning wheels all with different fibers that I’m spinning so thank you again for your videos and lessons.
Thanks for a great video. Those locks are so beautiful. I have a small amount of black Leicester long wool and now I have some ideas of what to do with it! Yes to the tablet weaving - love to see that.
Aww yeah, something to watch for the next half hour while I cross stitch :) I absolutely agree, the huge obnoxious Jacobean flowers were the only option! And omg the fabric with locks is so fluffy and looks so squishable. I'm doing this cross stitch right now, but honestly this is my "I have to wait on things for other projects so I'm gonna pick at this" project 😅 I've got a crochet blanket that looks like mermaid scales in the works (either a birthday or Christmas present for my friend depending on how long it takes) and I'm trying to make my first real substantial video! That one is really hard. I've been running into a lot of problems but I'm trying to keep it from getting me down.
I think you should go for the trim! I've been excited about everyone unboxing eri silk and I had eight ounces still vacuum packed from where I bought it last year. I've almost finished spinning the singles and the shawl pattern is a crochet semicircle called Starburst by Sorrento Sunset. Eri silk is also called Peace Silk 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 I want to participate in Capetember since a cape would be a wonderful Christmas gift. Thanks for introducing me to that!
this is beautiful. so glad you showed us this form of weaving with the locks. i am currently washing, combing, dying and drop spindling wool for my second woven tapestry.... Also working on my current tapestry - its of two friends fighting in full armour designed by me.... measures 1.5meters by 1meter so far im half way through this one - spun and processed most of the wool for this one too but its mixed with commercial wool yarn too - ive even added some cat fur. it will take a while to finish but it will be so worth it.
Hi Evie, I hope you're all OK xx 💗 Thankyou so much for taking us through your Cape Journey. I absolutely love this especially the " over the top " Flower Lining. It really suits you. Can't wait to see it all finished with the Lock/fur collar and the Tablet Trim. Its going to be beautiful, awesome and Amazing. Thanks again for sharing your expertise with us. Happy Spinning, Weaving and Sewing and TDF (if you've time for it)!!🐏🚲 Take care and stay safe Fibre Friend Lots of love Jen xxxx 💖 🧡❤❣🐏🐏🧡🫂
Hi Evie, Thankyou so much for the Heart Reply ❤ Sending Heart back to you ❤ Happy Spinning Fibre Friend 🧡🐏❣ Take care and stay safe Lots of love Jen xxxx 💖 ❤🐏🧡🎆
Oh Evie, you always come up with some interesting projects!!!! I really am enjoying this one (too). When I was a teenager (donkeys years ago), I had a “teddy bear” coat, and it had a braided trim, so yes, a braided trim on your coat would certainly set it off….. Go hard out!!!!!!! 🤣🤣
Ohhh, inspiration! I've got to get my cloak/cape fabric woven now! It may be the height of the summer heat, but Winter is Coming! And yes, the cutting the fabric closeup is a big part of the sewing video. But they are so hard to get in focus.
So hard to get those shiny reflective scissors in focus! 🙈 I'm going to watch your rug video this afternoon. I can't wait to see your eventual cape video too! 😊🐑💜🧶
@@JillianEve If you have a camera with auto/manual focus. I put a pin cushion where the scissors will be, focus on that, then set the focus to manual so it will stay focused on that one spot. Press record. But how well this works seems to depend more on the lighting for some reason I haven't figured out yet.
Whoah your videos are so awesome. Clearly shows your passion for the fibre arts, history and education. You asked what projects we have. I’m knitting a shawl with my hand spun - Stephen West’s Bubbles and brioche shawl for my mum. It’s a mix of my handspun which I had no plans for. I’m a new spinner still learning and enjoying seeing what yarns i can créate and dyeing. Thanks for inspiring me every single time
What a gift! Your mom must be very knit worthy to also get handspun! I love Stephen West's patterns because they really do work very well with handspun yarn with all the colors and textures! 😊🐑💜🧶
I have literally never pattern matched a project ever. So don't feel bad about doing it for a lining. Right now, I'm working on a pair of shorts for myself. Which is taking a while cause it's JEANS and I don't have a serger so that's a lot of complex seams I'm going to figure out to finish without one. :p
"You can never start too many projects." Working on a lace fabric shawl for my mothers birthday. Also have a bag of gray Corriedale that I'm spinning up. I'm not sure if I'll be adding it to my dye project yet. I think both, so that when you take the collar off, you will still have a bit of drama, but not as much.
Hi! I'm Vane from São Paulo, Brazil and I'm beggining to practice yarn spinning, altought I knit, crochet and sew since a young age. Yarn spinning is not very usual here (only on the south of the country, where the weather is colder) what makes the tools expensive, so I craft my own tools and explore this. My big project is to start a channel here on youtube on portuguese so I can document this journey and encourage people to have this fun too. You are a huge inspiration to me 😊
Another great video and project! Yes please, to tablet woven trim! I received a inkle loom for my birthday.....still working up the courage to warp it up.
And I have to add I LOVE the idea of the lining of your cloak - nothing wrong with using upholstery fabric - its still fabric but likely to hold up better! Now giving me all sorts of ideas but my stuff is all packed for moving!
Mostly I measure me and then measure the pattern and then add the difference minus the seam allowances. On this project I was mostly just concerned about the shoulders coming together with enough room. 😊🐑💜🧶
Love this project! You aren't late for last year, you are early for this year 😀. Also, thanks for showing the rock pattern weights. Brilliant! Finally something useful to do with all those rocks. I am team pro tablet weave. Wonderful!
Yes…. It needs the tablet weaving….. you can consider edging the pockets on the high side with a strip as well. This cloak is going to be spectacular. Thank you for showing how you weave in long locks. ETA.. the cloak “needs” the riband because technically I really need to see that!
This is such a lovely piece! And the work that went into it makes it even more special! I have 3 main projects I'm currently working on. A cardinal crewel embroidery for a gift, an amigurimi kit for a friend, and some floating end stands. The end stands are giving me the hardest time because it's my first time milling lumber by hand.
Just found your channel in the past few days and i'm OBSESSED! I love all things textile and while i haven't been able to get into spinning yet, i'm hoping to get into spinning and weaving someday. I've got a ton of projects in the works but right now the main one is a waxed canvas rain cape. I live in the pacific northwest so it would be nice to have some rain gear that better suits my aesthetic and natural fiber loving sensibilities :)
Oh yes! I love the idea of finding natural solutions to the modern petroleum things we take for granted like rain coats. Your waxed canvas rain cape project sounds amazing! 😊🐑💜🧶
IDK if it counts as a project the way this channel does projects. But currently I am working to build up a minecraft world. I've got a great server with friends I trust, and together we're building a cool Shopping District and making beautiful plans for Spawn. Designing how it will look and having the patience to collect and use all the blocks it takes to create a huge fantasy world is a type of craft I suppose, even if it isn't a physical one.
Absolutely counts as a project! I have a Minecraft world with my own sheep farm. I have sheep of every color and a building full of looms and banners. Minecraft is a whole world of projects!!! 🧶💜😊🐑
Planning out something like that counts in my book. I personally don't care for the online gaming but I love to have friend over once a week for RPGs. Building a good town or village takes a lot of work and creativity. Have fun.
seems familiar to me... I have with a couple of friends a server myself, having its 3rd Birthday on July 27. But we're more separate builders, like, every Player has its own city(s). Hope you and your friends do enjoy Minecraft for a long time too!
Could add a spin on the project by trying to make a real wool yarn knit Minecraft style sheep in real life.
I'm not a spinner and I don't plan to try, but I love watching your videos while I knit! They're so interesting and you're so lovely. Thank you for creating this content for us
This is a fabulous project! Absolutely add the trim to the front edge and maybe the arm slits as well. Depends on the quantity of trim you are able to create. I would also consider a small pocket inside to carry necessary items, not too large as it would affect the drape of your cape. Looking forward to part 2!
Ooh, I like the pocket idea!
Yes, pockets!!! Brilliant! 😊🐑💜🧶
I love that floral fabric and LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! My BF often overhears when I'm watching these and says you "won the voice lottery and have such a smile in your voice". I couldn't agree more 🥰. Thank you for providing such wonderful content and the joy you spread 💖🐑🧶
Yes, we need all the joy we can find! 🥰🧶🐑
And you have the BEST smile! Happiness just shines through.
Oh my goodness, yes! That's such a good way of putting it. Listening to these videos puts me instantly in a better mood! ^^
I found this channel a couple of days ago when sewing a bride bag for my friend whos getting married later today. You are a great crafting company for when I don't wanna be alone and this is so interesting!
Talking about Icelandic wool, my friend has a flock of Icelandics and if they get shorn too late in the spring, many of the fleeces start to felt on the sheep (because they still have the genetics from a time when sheep used to shed their fibre without needing sheering - which according to the sheep is extremely itchy and nowhere near as comfortable as sheering).
Anyway, she takes the felted fleeces and felts the cut end of the fleece together even more to make rugs or use as fabric for trimming coats and cloaks for her SCA adventures.
I love it! That would make great trims too! 😊🐑💜🧶
I was wasting time this. Cold winter afternoon, and found you! The next hour was finding my loom in the basement and I’m now underway, thank you for
Being you, you made my day!
I'm one of your new subscribers! The algorithm noticed my penchant for watching niche crafting videos at 1 am and was like "you know what this tired embroidery artist wants? Content about spinning yarn AND historybounding IN THE SAME VIDEO". I've been gleefully watching through your old uploads ever since. Evie, your energy is fantastic and I'm so delighted I found your channel!!
As far as my own projects, I'm currently knitting a cotton croptop, sewing a robe, and trying to figure out how to launch a youtube channel where I make resources for transgender and gender nonconforming sewists who want to make their own clothes to fit both their gender and their body. I'm nowhere near my first upload, but I'm coming up with ideas and starting to gather supplies. I'm really excited about it (:
I love it when the algorithm works in our favor! Welcome! Your channel idea sounds amazing. My best advice for starting a channel is to just post your first video in all of it's messy glory. 😊🐑🧶💛🤍💜🖤
I think your cape will be lovely and wearable without the tablet weaving. But I can't deny that WITH the tablet weaving it will seem more luxurious, and to me it would balance the dramatic collar to have something special like that around the hem! Or as a belt?
But I think if it were me, I would finish the cape first without the extra band, and wear it proudly until the tablet woven embellishment could be added later.
Love love love this project ❤️
There’s never enough drama when it comes to tailoring, just ask the Renaissance period folk. So I vote yes on the tablet woven trim
I agree! Anyway, there's got to be some drama for the trim to balance those lovely locks. +1 for tablet woven trim
I’ve been spinning off and on since age 13 (I’m 32 now). I’m completely self-taught and I’ve never been entirely happy with my finished yarns 😅. I haven’t really done much spinning since finishing grad school in 2017, but I really want to start again! I’m a knitter and my dream is to spin consistently enough to spin a sweater’s worth of yarn. I’m learning so much from this channel because Evie goes into a lot of great detail!
Absolutely tablet weave!!! Go. Ignore or go home haha!!! I also feel you on all the fuzziness. I made a velvet Christmas stocking once. It came out beautifully but there was blue fuzz EVERYWHERE!!!!
This is coming along beautifully! I am so glad that your pattern modifications worked so nicely--it fits really well in the shoulders. Have you done any reading on the weaving technique called rye (rye-uh) in Norway, rya in Sweden/Finland? It's very similar to this, but uses short pieces of yarn instead of locks. It creates a warm rug/blanket/mitten with long thrums on one side and little pops of thrum-color on the other. It's a technique that's been used for hundreds of years (documented) or more, and you might find it interesting. I'm really enjoying your videos--I came (and stay) for the spinning but the historybounding has grabbed my heart. :)
Yes, I want to do a rya project eventually. I saw a lot of information referring to Varafeldur as "early rya." Even though the knots are slightly different, I wonder if Varafeldur was the inspiration for what evolved into rya? 😊🐑💜🧶
Those Leicester locks certainly look lustrous! They have such a deep, almost pearly shine to them.
They do! They are so pretty!
Middle age mom, family doctor, from west Michigan. Working on a tablet weaving with some craft floss/yarn I got somewhere. I love watching you while doing my charts at night. You have so much joy and energy!!
We all need a little more loud and obnoxious joy in our lives. Thanks for sharing another great video!
I think some of the rocks you found are in this video too! 😄
Absolutely add the tablet woven trim, that would look stunning.
I was thinking it would be too much, but I could at least weave the band and then pin it to see how it looks. 🤔😊🧶💜
@@JillianEve I don’t think it would with the color you had. It would add just that little extra and it would almost blend. The color may be a little different from what shows on the podcast.
my name is Karen! Ive been subscribed for about a week and have been crocheting for about 3 weeks. I love how happy and positive you are. It really just makes me happy. I was intending my current project to be a Moroccan tiles baby blanket for my son but i didnt swatch and its more like a throw. I absolutely love the mistake though and its pretty much my favorite thing ever at the moment. Also, its totally for me now. Sorry bud
When we fall in love with our own projects! It happens! 😂🧶💜
I have been binge watching all of your videos here lately and you have inspired me so much. Your whole channel is just a big ball of cozy, inspirational, creativity that people are really sleeping on!
I've started a diet shot through my doctor for weight loss and have since, (surprise) lost weight, to the point where I'm getting my creative juices back and I'm feeling livelier and ready to start creating and crafting again!
BE GONE, DEPRESSION! lol
I've missed this feeling so much!! You are such a great human and I thank you for being a spark of creativity that I needed to start my craft hoarding again. Haha. ❤️❤️❤️
Also, this is just a thought that popped in my head during this video, but your videos with Mark are awesome! You two are so cute and his dry sarcastic humor is the epitome of my every day life! Haha.
Thank you both for being awesome and I'm so excited to get to participate in your community activities in the future!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🌈 Keep on being a beautiful person, sister-friend. ❤️🤗🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗🕺🥰
I am in LOVE with that lining fabric! This is going to turn out to be such a cool piece! My two cents on the tabloid trim and the silk: Perhaps doing something subtle, like two shades of pink that are very close together in shade, but enough to give the cloak a bit of texture rather than a loud pop of color (because that's what your lining and your fur are already doing) I can't wait to see it finished!
Hi, I found your channel a few weeks ago and now I'm in love with yarn spinning! Unfortunately, the materials aren't so readily available where I live, so I'm planning on making my own drop spindle following your tutorial and trying out the fibers I can find
Hi. I studied archeology, never practiced it, though. And here is the thing: If they had such a loom, they probably would have used it. They used what they had, so I think you can call is histrical. Its fine. It is, at the end of the day, a project for you to experience some of their methods.
You are so clever Evie, I love watching your videos, you are so happy and passionate about what you do and it really is inspirational.
Thankyou for your time xxxx
Oh, gosh! You're talking about a warp-weighted (vertical) loom now and how it isn't necessary for a project to count as "good enough". Oh, my goodness, I mentioned vertical looms to you in a comment on your last video, which I commented just today, and although I know this video could not possibly be a response to that I just want to agree and say that going so far as to build your own loom just for some sort of "Authenticity Olympics" is ridiculous and counterproductive to the fun and friendly spirit of crafters everywhere!
I'm interested in stone age technology and vertical looms for my own reasons, but no way would I ever diss anyone who didn't share that niche obsession! It's just great to see people sharing a love of crafts and creating beautiful and fun things.
Yes! I just saw your comment tonight. Sally Pointer's channel is awesome and I love how people use the things they find in their environment to make such amazing textiles. I would love a warp weighted loom someday, but for now, I'll use what I have and have fun. 🧶💜😊
Do the tablet weave trim :) that way when the collar is off you still have a hand made accent piece on there :)
Love the floral fabric! And obsessed with those locks in the woven fabric!
Fairly new to your channel. Mainly a weaver who is learning to spin with an interest in the history behind it all :). Love your content!
Thank you! and Welcome! 😊
Definitely add that trim! I think it would be stunning and id be willing to wait to see it.
Hi Evie, I'm one of your new subscribers found through your wool to cloth video! I crochet and I think it's so interesting to see your process of spinning from the raw fibre to yarn and how you use it! My current project is an amigurumi wolf that I'm hoping to embroider some details on for the first time c:
Hello! I'm fairly new. I haven't spun for years and was just getting back into it and found your channel. I'm working with some ancient low quality alpaca I bought years and years ago BUT my new lovely Corriedale roving is on the way. Also, thanks for introducing me to the Paradise fibers box! My first should be here soon!
Awesome! Happy spinning!!! 🧶💜
I'm really glad RUclips has been sending me so many new crafting channels recently, it's great to open me up to even more new mediums and inspires me so much. Weaving and spinning have never been on my radar but you make me very interested to look into them more👀
I've recently finally started doing commissions (knitting, embroidery, and wig styling) to try fundraising for a surgery I've wanted for a while and it's been so exciting and fun to create custom things for people! So I've had lots of wildly varying projects going on at once, but I absolutely love it 🥰
Welcome to the rabbit hole! 😊🧶✨
Hi Evie - I'm another recent subscriber. I can't remember how or why I found your channel a few days ago, but I love your enthusiasm, your dedication to research, and your skills!
I live in NZ, and spin and knit. I bought a table loom a few years ago, and it's been sitting in the garage, waiting until we move. When we move, later this year, I'm going to be breeding my own sheep, and I think I might start with Gotlands, because I love their fleece so much. I've also been planning a Viking, warp-weighted loom. (And now that I say that, I realise that I can remember warp vs weft due to a warp-weighted loom.)
I'm also a historian, particularly of the early Middle Ages, and can I suggest that, while you might not find much written information about spinning, the illustrations of early manuscripts are gold for how people hold distaffs, and spin... And how cats get in your way.
Thanks for cheering up a gloomy winter holiday - I can't wait to see your finished cape. I love capes!
You have an adventure awaiting you! I love spinning Gotland, it's one of my favorites! Happy spinning! 😊🐑💜🧶
Hi! I’m Abby! I run a fibre arts program at the middle school I work at. This coming term, I’ll be having my students process a wool fleece from sheep to knit! Thankful for you for sharing your knowledge!
What an amazing project for your students! I wish I had you as my middle school teacher! 😊🐑💜🧶
I think you should do the tablet weaving. It will look amazing when the collar is removed, and there is no stopping the drama when the collar is on. Can't wait to see the finished project!
I'm putting the tablet weave on my to make list! 🧶😁💜🐑
I love you videos, just stumbled on them this morning and watch like 4 videos already. It's maybe a new thing I am interested to find out.
My grandmother had a spinning wheel and as a child I liked weaving things with a toy weaver.
And talking about projects. My current projects, yes projects 😂
I am knitting a harry potter inspired sweater, crocheting a skirt, crocheting a temperature blanket, crocheting a scrap granny C2C blanket and finishing a big C2C blanket 2m by 1,8m (~6,5ft by 5,9ft) that has a big dear head on it. It's for my best friend 😁
Ok now I wanna weave locks into a fabric like this and then just wrap it around me! So lusciously yummy!! Thanks for sharing!
Saaaaame! 😊🐑💜🧶
Just found your channel and I want to say thank you for sharing this incredible content with us! Your sense of humor is AMAZING (the part with the Viking cape guy had me DYING) and wow, you are such a good teacher! (I really am never going to forget which direction is the warp vs. the weft now, haha) Even though I'm watching just for fun, I'm learn so much more than I expect with each video. I love how you include historical tidbits as you weave, and the way that you explain your process and problem solving blows my mind. Who knew that so much went into making fabric? Incredible!
By pure coincidence, I recently bought some wool at a farmer's market to repair a stuffed animal that was unfortunately chewed on by a pet... I'll have a lot left over, though, and now I'm thinking I might have to track down a drop spindle just for fun ^^
Hi Jillian! I'm actually working on a Armenian Lace project atm, totally unrelated! I just found your channel by chance looking at other embroidery videos and I was so intrigued!! I'm so happy I found you, I find your personality adorable 🤩 and it's so cool to see your finished projects!!
I don't spin (but I'm dying to!). I'm currently knitting a cotton-linen blend short-sleeved sweater for the end of summer. I'm just loving knitting along while watching your videos!
Also, do the tablet weaving, girl!
"Seriously, my dude. Are you OK?"
I'm dying... you are hilarious!
Also, I want to say, "do the trim!!" But also know that if it were me, I'd be like, "ain't nobody got time for that."
Hello Evie!! I'm Rebekah from Canada :) I have watched about 20 or 30 of your videos in the last 6 weeks or so. I find you so inspiring and motivating. I'm participating in TdF2022, and I reference your videos any time I need advice, instruction or inspiration! I also have my mom watching now too!! We love you!
Hi Rebekah and Rebekah's mom! Thanks for watching! 😊🐑💜🧶
I am one of your new subscribers, and I have really been enjoying your videos! I have been knitting on and off my whole life but only recently decided to make a go of learning textile arts more intentionally. I'm currently knitting a somewhat basic cotton scarf with a new knitting pattern that pushes my skills just a little. I'm also in the middle of reading World Textiles: A Concise History by Mary Schoeser which I am really enjoying and do recommend! One day I would LOVE to try my hand at weaving, but it seems a big out of my price range right now 😅 I can barely buy yarn for a small knitting project. One day!
Why hello. Found your channel recently. I don't spin or weave. Sometimes crochet when the mood strikes. Currently working on Regency era stuff, mostly hats!
I've seen most of your vids because I was really curious about spinning. I love watching people spinning, weaving, sewing and other things. I'm learning how to crochet right now by watching yt tutorials for socks haha. I hope you'll make more spinning and weaving vids. Bless you.
So, so cool🥰 Thank you for all the close up views of your weaving - so cool!! I’m getting more and more inspired to weave with singles. About the tablet woven accent, how about bordering the arm slits with it? Less yardage, but still high impact.
Hello Eve💕 currently I have two crochet projects. One is a baby blanket for my newborn nephew the other is a shirt I’m making for myself I’m using the linen/ moss stitch for both of them. Also trying to teach myself how to spin on a spindle. The soybean top I’m using is kind of tricky but I’m gonna get it right sooner or later😅.
I'm working on my first top-down raglan and I have ripped out SO MANY rows. but it's a learning project and the yarn I've got is real forgiving :D
This is a wonderful project. Can't wait to empty my loom and start something like this. I might include A pocket or two. You are just full of ideas and the Lord just has given you such A great talent to share. Thank you for sharing.
I've been weaving fabric for cushions for my mom's new living room furniture.
I brought my knitters loom from Illinois to Michigan to make her help me warp it and see it woven. :)
Love your videos. How I learnt to spin knitting my first hand spun project an Arran cardy so thanks so much for your wonderful encouragement and reach. Now of course I want to learn to weave . Keep on being you☺️
hiii :] i just started spinning and i love the vibe of your videos! My project currently is mostly just figuring out how to get my yarn consistent. Thanks for being amazing
Of course you need to incorporate some inklework in your cape! And tablet to boot!! I didn't know you were a Schacht dealer?! Are you excited for the new Quartet? (Since you already have the cricket).
I've been watching for a while and you are by far my favorite spinning channel. I'm in the far western suburbs of Chicago and have been spinning off and on for a while. I just spent the afternoon washing three fleeces and I've been sitting here wondering if I should spin them to weave fabric to make a cloak. I didn't know I needed a cloak, but now I think I do.
ive been working on some acrylic jumbo yarn that ive been using as roving which im eventually gonna use to make a present for my grandma. got it on clearance and ended up w 900g for 15$
This is a really cool project. As someone who has decades of sewing experience and only relatively new to spinning and thinking about adding weaving to my long list of interests, it’s very interesting to me seeing a practical use of weaving to add into a sewing project. Absolutely weave and add the trim to the bottom. It‘ll be exciting to see the finished masterpiece.
This cape is looking magnificent. An Inkle band might be too much BUT I would want to try it to see if it works. I wonder how it would look as a trim down the front edges, too, or as a trim around the arm slits. So that it looks like an integral finish. It could look even more magnificent - or look like a Christmas tree lol. I would love to see. I am very biased and madly in love with my new Inklette loom and the beautiful braid I recently made.
I'm loving the fabric you are producing its going to be an amazing collar and its interesting to hear about staggering the locks, that makes sense but i wouldn't have thought about getting stacks of locks throwing out the weave to start with.
trim might be nice too, i always like a bit of trim :)
Hello, I am a new subscriber. I am a knitter and sewer and I saw someone spinning at a convention I went to this last weekend. It was so interesting and then I stumbled onto your channel and subscribed. Current project is getting a house built on a piece of land. After that, I am trying to do a me made wardrobe over the next few years. I may even try to knit a simple sweater.
I'm one of the newbies and absolutely fell in love with the good vibes :D
Currently working on crocheting a blanket. It sounds like a lot, and it is a lot, but it's also actually easy. (My grandma taught me how to crochet once when I was a little kid and I didn't pick it up again until this week, a solid two decades later.)
I'm in the process of making a cartridge pleated petticoat. More precisely at the point of making the marks for the stitches. So many dots!
Hello, I am very new to the spinning world. I inherited my grand mother's spinning wheel. The peddle needs to be fixed then I can try my hand at spinning.
I absolutely love you videos n. Plan on watching them over n over!
My name is Susan. I crochet,knit , all kinds of sewing..n hand loom weaving. I'm 62 years old almost..n just enjoy the craftworld n all the inspiration you lady's put out!
First of all: Hi! let me introduce myself: I've discovered your channel two weeks ago and i'm currently backward-watching (aka watching your videos from newest to oldest). I am not a spinner (at least not yet), i'm more a knitter/crocheter, but i enjoy watching you spinning and being excited about wool (i am too, but the already spun version). I'm from germany, so excuse my english ;D But the more i watch from you, the more i want to try spinning... maybe i buy myself some supplies for christmas, i still have enough projects myself, i don't want to start even more. we'll see how i decide. keep up your videos and your happy mood, its really a nice break from life sometimes!
You can never have too many projects! Knitting was my gateway drug to spinning, you won’t be sorry to try.
Please do a video on the silk tablet weaving. I just purchased an Inklette and I’m in the middle of my first band.
I have been spinning and weaving for a long time(over 30 years), but I am into spinning on spindles now and weaving with my handspun, love watching you and the history behind some of your videos.
Wonderful! Happy spinning! 😊🐑💜🧶
Pile weaving is definitely on my to-try list and your cloth looks luxurious. I'm currently winding the first test warp for my 'new' antique, four shaft loom. It's hand operated but not actually a table loom as it originally had it's own stand and is too tall for use on top of a standard table. For now, I will work standing with the loom on a table until I get a frame made. The reed is a metre wide and my mind is alive with the potential of weaving blankets and yardage for sewing.
I'm one of your new subscribers. I love historical crafting, so your channel is right down my alley. It's ages since I last made any handspun yarn myself, but you're enthusiasm is so inspiring.
Hi Evie! You’ve been a great inspiration to me and I’m old! I now have 6 spinning wheels all with different fibers that I’m spinning so thank you again for your videos and lessons.
Thanks for a great video. Those locks are so beautiful. I have a small amount of black Leicester long wool and now I have some ideas of what to do with it! Yes to the tablet weaving - love to see that.
Yes the silk trim would make your cape even more beautiful and it would still be there if you take the collar off. Quite chic !
The weave looks so fluffy and yummy soft! I’d want to weave a blanket like this.
I am spinning woll into yarn with a hop stick I have plied I a m going to try to weave on my peacock loom
Fun! Happy spinning!
Exactly what I was looking for!!! Thanks for sharing!
I’m working on my first ever dress ! I’m a knitter and started sewing two months ago 😗 we’ll see how it goes lol
I'd still put a trim on it, so that way there is still a little drama when the collar isn't attached.💛
I think that's a fantastic idea! 😊🐑💜🧶
I’m a spinner and weaver here in Atlanta GA. I process all my fleeces.
Super interesting! Yes, would love to see the tablet weaving.
Aww yeah, something to watch for the next half hour while I cross stitch :) I absolutely agree, the huge obnoxious Jacobean flowers were the only option! And omg the fabric with locks is so fluffy and looks so squishable.
I'm doing this cross stitch right now, but honestly this is my "I have to wait on things for other projects so I'm gonna pick at this" project 😅 I've got a crochet blanket that looks like mermaid scales in the works (either a birthday or Christmas present for my friend depending on how long it takes) and I'm trying to make my first real substantial video! That one is really hard. I've been running into a lot of problems but I'm trying to keep it from getting me down.
You can do it! Don't give up! 😊🐑💜🧶
Beautiful, beautiful video!!!! Thank you!
Stealing your pattern weight idea!!!
I’m working on this project that I spun and wove. It’s BFL and silk and making a jacket out of the fabric I wove with ultra suede trim.
That sounds amazing!
I think you should go for the trim! I've been excited about everyone unboxing eri silk and I had eight ounces still vacuum packed from where I bought it last year. I've almost finished spinning the singles and the shawl pattern is a crochet semicircle called Starburst by Sorrento Sunset. Eri silk is also called Peace Silk 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
I want to participate in Capetember since a cape would be a wonderful Christmas gift. Thanks for introducing me to that!
this is beautiful. so glad you showed us this form of weaving with the locks.
i am currently washing, combing, dying and drop spindling wool for my second woven tapestry....
Also working on my current tapestry - its of two friends fighting in full armour designed by me.... measures 1.5meters by 1meter so far im half way through this one - spun and processed most of the wool for this one too but its mixed with commercial wool yarn too - ive even added some cat fur. it will take a while to finish but it will be so worth it.
It sounds amazing!
Hi Evie, I hope you're all OK xx 💗
Thankyou so much for taking us through your Cape Journey. I absolutely love this especially the " over the top " Flower Lining. It really suits you. Can't wait to see it all finished with the Lock/fur collar and the Tablet Trim. Its going to be beautiful, awesome and Amazing.
Thanks again for sharing your expertise with us.
Happy Spinning, Weaving and Sewing and TDF (if you've time for it)!!🐏🚲
Take care and stay safe Fibre Friend
Lots of love Jen xxxx 💖 🧡❤❣🐏🐏🧡🫂
Hi Evie, Thankyou so much for the Heart Reply ❤
Sending Heart back to you ❤
Happy Spinning Fibre Friend 🧡🐏❣
Take care and stay safe
Lots of love Jen xxxx 💖 ❤🐏🧡🎆
Oh Evie, you always come up with some interesting projects!!!!
I really am enjoying this one (too).
When I was a teenager (donkeys years ago), I had a “teddy bear” coat, and it had a braided trim, so yes, a braided trim on your coat would certainly set it off…..
Go hard out!!!!!!! 🤣🤣
I think I'm going to be weaving trim! 😊🐑💜🧶
Bless you for giving me a way to remember which way is WEFT and which way is warp! I'll never forget again!
😁🧶💜
I wouldn't have pattern matched the liner either.
Weaving with locks.
Tablet weaving is 100% historically accurate.
I agree, I think I need to do the tablet woven trim! 😊🐑💜🧶
Ohhh, inspiration!
I've got to get my cloak/cape fabric woven now! It may be the height of the summer heat, but Winter is Coming!
And yes, the cutting the fabric closeup is a big part of the sewing video. But they are so hard to get in focus.
So hard to get those shiny reflective scissors in focus! 🙈 I'm going to watch your rug video this afternoon. I can't wait to see your eventual cape video too! 😊🐑💜🧶
@@JillianEve If you have a camera with auto/manual focus. I put a pin cushion where the scissors will be, focus on that, then set the focus to manual so it will stay focused on that one spot. Press record. But how well this works seems to depend more on the lighting for some reason I haven't figured out yet.
@@CrowingHen oh thank you! I'll try that!
Whoah your videos are so awesome. Clearly shows your passion for the fibre arts, history and education. You asked what projects we have. I’m knitting a shawl with my hand spun - Stephen West’s Bubbles and brioche shawl for my mum. It’s a mix of my handspun which I had no plans for. I’m a new spinner still learning and enjoying seeing what yarns i can créate and dyeing. Thanks for inspiring me every single time
What a gift! Your mom must be very knit worthy to also get handspun! I love Stephen West's patterns because they really do work very well with handspun yarn with all the colors and textures! 😊🐑💜🧶
I have literally never pattern matched a project ever. So don't feel bad about doing it for a lining.
Right now, I'm working on a pair of shorts for myself. Which is taking a while cause it's JEANS and I don't have a serger so that's a lot of complex seams I'm going to figure out to finish without one. :p
Wearing handmade clothes is the best! I wish you all the luck with your seams! 😊🐑💜🧶
"You can never start too many projects." Working on a lace fabric shawl for my mothers birthday. Also have a bag of gray Corriedale that I'm spinning up. I'm not sure if I'll be adding it to my dye project yet.
I think both, so that when you take the collar off, you will still have a bit of drama, but not as much.
Your mom must be very craft worthy for a lace shawl gift! 😊🐑💜🧶
Hi! I'm Vane from São Paulo, Brazil and I'm beggining to practice yarn spinning, altought I knit, crochet and sew since a young age. Yarn spinning is not very usual here (only on the south of the country, where the weather is colder) what makes the tools expensive, so I craft my own tools and explore this.
My big project is to start a channel here on youtube on portuguese so I can document this journey and encourage people to have this fun too. You are a huge inspiration to me 😊
Wonderful! I'm so excited for your journey! 😊🐑💜🧶
Another great video and project!
Yes please, to tablet woven trim! I received a inkle loom for my birthday.....still working up the courage to warp it up.
Go for it! Inkle weaving is so much fun! 😊🐑💜🧶
And I have to add I LOVE the idea of the lining of your cloak - nothing wrong with using upholstery fabric - its still fabric but likely to hold up better! Now giving me all sorts of ideas but my stuff is all packed for moving!
I feel like this cape will last forever because the lining will never wear thin! Good luck with your move! 😊🐑💜🧶
Paula, breed study with my guild
Another fabulous video! Do you have advice on expanding the pattern? You took the XL up to a 2X…I would need a 2X to 3x…depending. Thanks!
Mostly I measure me and then measure the pattern and then add the difference minus the seam allowances. On this project I was mostly just concerned about the shoulders coming together with enough room. 😊🐑💜🧶
Love this project! You aren't late for last year, you are early for this year 😀. Also, thanks for showing the rock pattern weights. Brilliant! Finally something useful to do with all those rocks. I am team pro tablet weave. Wonderful!
Oh thank you! I think this cape will arrive precisely when it means to. 🤣
Yes…. It needs the tablet weaving….. you can consider edging the pockets on the high side with a strip as well. This cloak is going to be spectacular. Thank you for showing how you weave in long locks.
ETA.. the cloak “needs” the riband because technically I really need to see that!
I think I need to see it too! 😊🐑💜🧶
"Enough dram"? What on earth is "enough drama"? Tablet weaving would look perfect on this cape!
I agree!!! Big flowers! Big trim! Big drama! I'm weaving the border too! 🤣🤣🤣
This is such a lovely piece! And the work that went into it makes it even more special! I have 3 main projects I'm currently working on. A cardinal crewel embroidery for a gift, an amigurimi kit for a friend, and some floating end stands. The end stands are giving me the hardest time because it's my first time milling lumber by hand.
Those sound like fun projects! I hope your end stands turn out fantastic! 🧶💜🐑😊
Just found your channel in the past few days and i'm OBSESSED! I love all things textile and while i haven't been able to get into spinning yet, i'm hoping to get into spinning and weaving someday. I've got a ton of projects in the works but right now the main one is a waxed canvas rain cape. I live in the pacific northwest so it would be nice to have some rain gear that better suits my aesthetic and natural fiber loving sensibilities :)
Oh yes! I love the idea of finding natural solutions to the modern petroleum things we take for granted like rain coats. Your waxed canvas rain cape project sounds amazing! 😊🐑💜🧶