Hey y’all! It’s so good to be back! After going through a hurricane, I think I’m going to start fresh with these podcasts. I’ll just do one every Saturday {provided I have power!} & talk about whatever’s going on that week. I think this may work out better & maybe I won’t forget to share things. This one’s packed full since I missed last weeks podcast. Hope y’all like it! You can find a link to the show notes below. : )
Timestamp 00:00:05 ~ Life Update ~>
Wow, what a crazy couple of weeks this has been! The eye of hurricane Michael came over us as a category 1 hurricane & left behind a big mess. It’s heartbreaking to see how much has been lost. You can read more about my experience in my blog post. Please keep all those affected in your thoughts & prayers.
My yearly checkup with the endocrinologist happened the Monday before the hurricane. Unfortunately my TSH levels are way too high & she had to change my dosage. That means another trip to the doctor in 4 months – boo! Read about my experience with thyroid cancer right here.
I also celebrated a birthday on the 17th & wedding anniversary on the 19th. I’m now a 41 year old that’s been married 16 years! : D
Timestamp 00:11:30 ~ Yarny Goodness ~>
Since I missed my Yarny Goodness podcast, I’m squishing it in with my Fabric Obsessed podcast. In fact, I think I’ll just talk about whatever I’m doing each week rather than having 4 different podcasts!
Timestamp 00:12:40 ~ Crochet Planner/Journal ~>
I tried to make good use of my time without power by working on my crochet planner/journal. You can watch my Wildcard Podcast to find out more about all the journals I bought & the plans I have for them.
Timestamp 00:17:60 ~ New Pattern ~>
Something else I worked on while the lights were out in Georgia is a new crochet pattern! It will be called “Bumps & Scales Cowl” & I’ll be looking for testers soon. Link to the yarn I’m using is below:
Timestamp 00:22:15 ~ WIPs & 1 FO ~>
I only managed to finish one thing, but I did share plenty of WIPs! Be sure to check out the Holiday Stashdown CAL going on over at the Underground Crafter. She also has a Halloween CAL going on!
- Foldover Cowl, pattern by Hooked for Life, made with Red Heart with Love in Parade
- Crocodile Stitch Triangle Poncho, pattern by Bonita Patterns & Yarns, made with Mandala in Spirit
- Alicorn Shawl, pattern by Expression Fiberarts, made with Darn Good Yarn sport weight silk yarn in Popsicle & Carribean Current
- Snowberries Luxurious Winter Scarf, pattern by Kirsten Holloway Designs, made with Mandala in Sphinx
Timestamp 00:29:40 ~ New Yarny Purchases ~>
I had a few new yarns to share with y’all, purchased before my self imposed yarn {and fabric} diet of course!
- Lion Brand Cupcakes in Peas & Carrots, Beach Ball, Jelly Bean, & Happy Dance, purchased for the Anaheim Afghan {free pattern}
- Sewrella’s Handmade Home Fibers in Farmhouse plus bonuses from her yarn stash!
- Mary Maxim Crochet Club
- Darn Good Yarn Club
- Jimmy Bean’s Wool Crochet Club
Timestamp 00:51:12 ~ Fabric Obsessed ~>
After all the interruptions, it was time for the fabric portion of this podcast! As I said before, I’ve put myself on a fabric & yarn diet & most of the new stuff was purchased before that. There was some fabric purchased after it, but it was for new bags to sell! ; )
Timestamp 00:51:55 ~ All the Bags ~>
Y’all, I cut out so. many. bags. while the power was out! Now that it’s back on, I need to get them all sewed up, so I can sell them! These are the names & sizes I’m planning to have:
- Mega Maker Bag ~ about 21″ x 15″ x 6″dp with drawstring top, key loop, & open pouch pockets for scissors, needle, phone, etc.
- Traveling Maker Bag ~ about 15″ x 15″ x 6″dp with recessed zipper top, two handles, interior key loop, zipper pouch, & open pouch pockets for scissors, needle, phone, etc.
- Maker Tote ~ about 11″ x 11″ x 4″dp with two handles & open pouch pockets
- Small Maker Bag ~ about 7 1/2″ x 12″ x 6″dp with drawstring top
- Mini Maker Bag ~ about 6″ x 7″ x 4″dp with zippered top
Timestamp 01:17:40 ~ New Fabric Purchases ~>
Most of the fabric I shared was purchased last month, but I did have somethings I purchased at Joann’s with coupons & I couldn’t resist the cotton velveteen sale over at Fabric Mart!
- Boundless Solids jellyroll in Mojave from Craftsy
- Broken Rows Baby Quilt
- Check out Fabric Mart for awesome deals every day!
- Girl Charlee is the place to visit for a great variety of knits!
Hope y’all enjoyed the podcast! If you see something missing you’d like a link for, just let me know. : )