Congratulations on your channel monetization. You've been so persistent that someone finally cooperated😂 That's a bummer about your zinnias. We've had such unusual weather this year (probably the wettest spring/summer I can remember) it's possible that impacted germination. Enjoy the contribution you made to your children's success. I have no doubt that you will find more creative endeavors to try with your extra free time. Mary Kay Andrews is an author you might like to try. She sets quite a few of her books in sC & Georgia. I just finished a recent one set on Tybee Island.

I would love to win the Magna Flora. This is the first time I have seen your channel. Really enjoyed it

I would love to win the Magna Flora. This is the first time I have seen your channel. Really enjoyed it

Joyful expectancy. Love it. and yes you can sew, the worst thing that can happen is you rip it out. Just like knitting!

So calming and peaceful. I can feel myself relax!😊

I would knit the Amess Tee. Thank you for all the lovely suggestions!

When our youngest went off to college, I received some advice to not fill my extra hours right away. The idea was that at this stage of life I am a different person than I was when I started the parenting journey, and it was a good idea to move slowly, taking time to pray and discover a bit about who I am now and where God wanted to lead me. Anyway, I have found those to have been wise and helpful words. All the best with your sewing adventure!

It appears that you have some charming patterns to choose from but the way they are presented makes it difficult to follow and record what you like. I am unclear why they are not just listed with info and designer?

How to choose between so many good ones! I might go for the Anker summer shirt!

I just finished the early bloomer! I love that pattern it was so simple and turned out so beautifully ❤️❤️

“condiments for a hot dog” That made me laugh out loud. 😂 My 17 years of homeschooling also just came to an end. Very bittersweet! My youngest has some special needs so she still needs a lot from me though. She’ll be living at home for the foreseeable future. I also have a 21 and a 33 year old out on their own but still in the area thankfully. We have been getting so.much.rain, the opposite of you. We even had flash flood warnings yesterday and a whole small town had to be evacuated. It didn’t affect my neighborhood though. But my (small) garden is looking pretty good. 😃 Fun episode!

very good I like

Loved all the sweaters. I have yarn ready for several tops as well, but need to finish some projects before I allow myself to start a new sweater! I don't remember knowing you were a nurse. I am also an nurse and have been home taking care of my daughter with a chronic illness for the last few years. I am thinking about going back to work, but also don't know what I want to do! May still be nursing, but in a different area. Good luck with this new stage of your life and finding a path you enjoy!

The Yume Top knitted in charcoal looks good on you. My experience with recycled fibre was not good and I will not buy it again. The Thea will it be worn when the weather is cooler. Another Yume Top and I like the colour. Nice yarn acquisitions in different colours. I never went through the Mpause. I like the socks. I have five wips currently but have not finished any of them. Seeds that don't come up just make me fed up. We have just received a bad weather alert for four cold fronts bringing heavy rain and snow on the on mountains and low lying areas. Cape Town in the Western Cape on the Atlantic Seaboard is where weather slams into the area on Sunday afternoon. Take care ❤😊

Thankyou so much Amber, you have certainly opened up a can of worms 😂😂So many gorgeous patterns ❤

I love the phrase Joyful Expectancy ❤

Hi from NW PA/OH line. Re: your well water... I put out rain barrels in late Spring after risk of freeze is over. I use rain water on garden, anything edible. To keep flowers, shrubs new trees etc going, I capture as much of my "gray" water as possible (from hand washing dishes, clothes washing machine and in bad drought years even water from short showers or bathing). Its extra work but better than a dry well. Plus it reveals how mucn useable water we send down the drain. Take care ❤

New to your channel. Love your vibe and quality of your knitting. Have been a seamstress since I was very young. Suggest to stick with cotton woven fabric until you are more comfortable. Tricky fabrics like silk, chiffon, velvet and even knits have a learning curve. Make sure you iron seams as you go. Curved seams need to have the seam allowance notched. Basic garments should be easier than knitting. I would like to see you knit in more color. Have you had a color analysis done? You appear to be a summer to me, but could be a spring if that terracotta actually works on you. Would love to see you in stronger cool tones like navy blue or teal....just because you are pale (hair and skin) doesn't mean you are confined to muted tones. If you have good written skills, medical writing might be a good field for you given your RN.

You can do it! Sewing is easier than knitting. I find shirts easier because hemming skirts can be tedious. Thank you for your uplifting podcast ❤

Give yourself time to mourn the end of homeschooling and just keep praying for God to lead. We've recently moved back to the US, retiring from work overseas. Hubby has a job, but I'm still "retired." I'm trying to be patient, but anxious to know what the Lord has planned for me. So...as I give advice, I'm trying to take it to heart myself. Love all the colors you are using for your new projects. I think the charcoal looks lovely on you.

I sew clothes and have made the Hinterland dress and wear it a lot. I would not recommend starting on it. The skirt would be much better to start with. The hardest thing for me was learning to sew garments that fit. I have gotten much better through trial and error. I make a muslin first a lot of garments I sew and get the fit right and then make it in my fabric. It has saved me much frustration. Now that I’m learning to knit, started a year ago I can make knits to complement my sewn garments and it’s wonderful!!!! It all takes time but at this stage in my life I’m so not in a rush anymore and that’s wonderful too!!! I wish you the best in learning to sew. If I can help in any way please let me know ❤️

I like the colors of the Remix yarn. The charcoal and the strawberry is pretty. The gold color is "iffy" You look like a Summer color season and gold and terracotta are Fall colors. Keep buying colors in your season. I'm a Summer and similar in coloring like you. Orange and gold tones should steal from your vibrant skin tone, neutral colors can be tricky to wear because of undertones.

Beautiful inspiring projects as usual! All the best for this new stage in your life xxx

Dive in and do it! I totally agree with you about the terracotta yarn and the seaside (?) tea!

Your tops are beautiful. Congratulations on being done home schooling. Your podcast is lovely

Enjoyed this video! I like knitting with wool...however, unfortunately, what I want to knit isn't really what I want to wear, lol. I think you talked me into trying the remix light😊. Also... I LOVE Sarah too. You hooked me on that! So, I subscribed because your style felt similar, and it just feels like I am sitting and knitting with a friend. Thanks for the inspiration!

Good video! I think you are underestimating what a flattering color the blue-grey Berroco is on you.

I loved starting this video with the black shade of Remix Light in my hands, “thinking that’s the same yarn!” and then seeing that you love it just as much as I do as a summer yarn. It’s and underrated summer fave! Also, as a budding sewist, I do really feel like taking the first plunge is the way to get over the hump. I’m starting to feel more and more comfortable in my skills and abilities after just under a year of attempts and garments.

Ah! I have the same skirt pattern and have also held off making it because I'm intimidated 😂 And bought the estuary because the hinterland was even more intimidating and I wanted to start with something "easy" Which is silly, since my best friend is an actual seamstress and would happily help me.

I would love to win Magna Flora pattern 💕

Loved spending my morning with you, Amber. Your Yume Tee looks super cute. ❤

I have crescendo in my favorites! Planning to make it in drops Belle petrol...love that blue!

Yes yes do the leaf pattern in terracotta yarn. Well be so beautiful. Enjoy your podcast. You are very knowledgeable. God bless

Thanks for the inspiring video! Line is a nice yarn, it's what I've used in most of my summer knits. Also Svarta Fårget Cecilia is basically similar, they are a lot like Belle. And I would love to knit the Shore Tee by Anne Ventzel. <3

Hi Amber, I live in coastal NC. I have been knitting lately with the Remix light. I also did a Yume in white. I used this yarn in pepper for Rift, and pink for Salty Air tee. I am quite smitten with the yarn. I had the same epiphany regarding woo,y sweaters. Our winters are very mild and my heavier sweaters don’t get much love. I am focusing more on plant fibers and fingering in wool.

Another lovely episode, thank you. Yes, you can sew!! There are a few tutorials for the estuary skirt on KZbin. Put one on and have fun with the sew along! Piecing together the pattern is a bit annoying, but line up the markings the best you can and make do when they don’t quite match. Some patterns allow you to print off just the size you need making it a touch less confusing (next time. 😉). Sewing clothing isn’t the precise craft quilting is. Just start and enjoy!

Go for it on the sewing! Get a thrifted sheet to practice on. Doll clothes are smaller and more tedious than adult patterns.

I got many packs of Walmart zinnia seeds and they didn't do as well and the sunflower seeds I got were a total bust.

Amber, does your local fabric store have classes in sewing garments? That would be a good place to start. You can learn a lot from videos. I am a quilter, but used to make all of my Mother’s dresses. It is possible that you will fall right into it with your experience in knitting garments.

You asked about the lines on the pattern pieces. They are all the different cutting lines for the different sizes. Somewhere on the pattern it will say which line is which size. It is a multi sized pattern as most are these days. Just one line will be the one you use. You can use a highlighter on the pattern line you need to avoid any confusion. Also a multi sized pattern means you can adapt it to suit your measurements more easily. For instance you can follow the cutting line for a size 10 up top and grade out to a larger size for the hips for example. Just draw a pencil line gradually angling from the small size to the larger one. Pay attention to the sizing measurements on the patten envelope because they do not pertain to the same size as you might be accustomed to shop for ready made (don’t assume you are a size 8 for instance because that is the size you are in the store bought garments). When you tape the sheets together it will make more sense to you and be sure to carefully match the sheets together. Hope this helps get you started.

Great episode Amber, love the yarns you have been using and the patterns too. I have been watching Sarah’s podcast for a long time and love watching her.

Congratulations on your daughter graduating and you having a new stage in life! ❤ It’s so full of opportunity it can be a bit scary and overwhelming but it will be great! ❤

Loving the yarn colors your choosing🙌way to go out of your comfort zone 😅 I fell in love with sewing 30 years ago…. I bet you will too! There is so many utube videos that can help you thru the process… enjoy!!

I always put a stich marker in the first and last stich of a crochet project.

I'd like to knit shore tee 😊

I’d love the pattern for the summer cardigan at the end.

Just some info for you yume is pronounced yumay. It is a Japanese word and they pronounce all vowels.

Your title said so many summer tips. Where were they?

Look at the Magna Flora. My new favorite like the Ranunculus. Super fast knit and cute.

Do you find Drops yarn in the USA? You will find that sewing human sized clothing is waaay easier than doll clothes. This from a long time sewer of Barbie clothes! Enjoy the journey!