What a fun episode! Loved seeing your sewing and WIPs and all of the updates!

What a tough question! I would have to say, knit with the same yarn……❤ What a magnificent yarn haul! I would have a hard time not casting it all on! ❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for sharing about your trip to Flock! It looks like it was an amazing time! Which would you rather do? Knit with the same color, or same yarn???😊

I’m a sewist and knitter, so very excited about your new venture. Maybe a good tip for you in using your merchant and mills fabric on the hinterland dress. Often in sewing patterns the chart on the back gives you a rough idea of size but the front pieces will have “finished object” sizes not in the pamphlets or directions. This helps you figure out the amount of ease the garment has. It is not as straight forward as they make it with knitting patterns. Depending on the amount of ease in the pattern you might be able to go down more sizes than you think. Also depending on your height, it seems like most patterns are graded for someone 5’6” - 5’7”. If you are shorter, you can get away with less fabric than the recommendation. Just in case you’re just 1/2 a yard short, these things can help.

Oh, I love the Read Banned Books color way, I would love it in a Musselburgh! Your sewing is beautiful. KZbin is an amazing way to pick up new skills, it's come in handy for me while knitting so many times. I'm sure it's the same for sewing 🙂. I am one that definitely has trouble concentrating without fidgeting somehow, so knitting helps me concentrate. I hope you have a wonderful trip!

You have a terrific stash!

Heads up on the Bow sweater - I’ve knit with the Holst Supersoft Slate grey before and it bleeds a lot with blocking! I’d recommend soaking it the body a few times to let the dye bleed out without it soaking into your cc. It looks gorgeous though!!

You are going to have a fabulous time on your trip! By all means, take a quick trip to a yarn shop in Copenhagen before the conference to get at least some sock yarn to knit on during the meetings. I travel with some frequency and only take socks when space is limited. I take minimal clothes to allow more room for yarn purchases and you are going to the grandest of all (in my opinion) yarn kingdoms in the world. You could bit the bullet and spend $$ on having some particularly large hauls shipped back (many shops will do that for you). I don’t take large projects like sweaters because I’d really rather save the room. I go so far as to wear my bulkiest sweater on the plane and pack only one (very versatile) additional sweater (usually a cardigan) in my suitcase. It’s hard with having to do the professional dressing thing for a few days before the fun begins! Have a wonderful trip and I can’t wait to see your haul when you return! 😊

i would love to get a bit more into sewing as well, I've just made a few project bags but nothing more complex. i wish there was a sewing equivalent for ravelry where it was easy to browse patterns from different designers in once place though. rifle paper co makes really gorgeous fabrics, i want them all!!

I have taken my crochet with me to seminars in my line of work and crocheted during the lectures and not one person gave me grief. However when I ran out of yarn right before the lunch break, I almost fell asleep during the presentation😮

Fun fact: My sewing machine repair guy told me that Kenmore sewing machines were manufactured years ago by Janome. Sears just paid to have their brand put on those models. I have a Kenmore that I bought almost 30 years ago and my mom has one that she purchased over 50 years ago and they are still both going strong!

Yay - congrats on 50 episodes! For what it is worth - I have a Pfaff (actually 2) and I love them. One I have had since college and it still sews like BUTTER. It is basic, but I love it. I was in 4-H when I was about 10 and learned to sew then. You have inspired me to get moving again! I have a few patterns I have been wanting to make and just haven't. Once you get going you should check out Blackbird Fabrics up in Vancouver. They have a great online (and in person) storefront. ORRRRR maybe not - I may be adding to the crazy. :) I took up quilting when I was in my 20's - have you heard of QAYG? (Quilt as you go) It isn't traditional quilting, but I love it for the quickness of it. And I use a ton of scraps...you should check it out. It is pretty fun...but again, maybe I am sending you down another rabbit hole. just watched AmyBeth and bought a sweater bag in the cute pac man ghost fabric yesterday. Finally cast on my Spacetime (in Sonder - Heirloom) and will use that bag. All things orangeish and pumpkin.

Me again: just thought I should mention - hopefully someone has told you that it's important to pre-wash and dry your fabric prior to cutting out the pattern pieces. Use the same method you are planning to use once your garment/item is sewn. I have even washed and dried (in the dryer) linen in order that I can clean the item without having to dry clean clothing. Cottom, linen, some blends will all shrink if you wash them; you want that shrinking to happen before you sew the item.

YES.....I strongly suggest that you have your sewing machine(s) serviced by a professional. They know how to clean the insides of your machine and test it after to make sure it is sewing properly. ALSO: as a 77 year old who has been sewing clothing, dance costumes, outerwear, etc. since I was 14 - I STRONGLY recommend if you are planning to buy a newer machine: I have found the best ones are either the Pfaff or the Bernina. They are a bit more expensive, however they are super reliable. Just a suggestion....😀

Chelsea, you’re such an influencer! Lol. I’ve been sewing my whole life, and though I love designing clothing, I hate sewing. You have made me want to sew again-I love you enthusiasm. Also, don’t be afraid of the serger. Take a class on it for sure (I’ve heard threading and trouble-shooting are more complicated than a regular machine), but I used my mom’s serger when I was just a kid. It is sooooo much easier to finish your seams with a serger. Also also, though Casey is largely doing home DIY on her channel these days, you should check out Pattern Scout here on KZbin if you haven’t already. She has a brilliant tutorial on making your own bias tape.

omg, please don't shop at HL. I they are a crap company. It doesn't sound like you are super into them, which is great. But I'll warn you that anyone who does halls or shows off products they got at Hobby Lobby I unfollow in principle, and I am not alone on that. You are so lovely! I hope HL views don't actually reflect how you want people to be treated.

I had that shimmery crescent/floater type thing in one of my eyes last week! It was the first time, and I didn’t get a headache after. I wonder if I’m going to develop migraines? My son gets ocular migraines already, with an aura as a warning. Can you tell us your migraine hygiene, or what you recommend for minimizing/dealing with them? We have a routine that seems to help, but I’d love to know your perspective. 😊

I use to have those ocular migraines all the time. They stopped altogether after I had a large uterine fibroid removed, stopped taking hormonal birth control pills and no soy products. I believe it was too much estrogen in my body or maybe just an imbalance of hormones. So glad they stopped!

I suggest you go to the sewing shop and get the teacher to help you layout/cut the plaid (expensive material). Clothes look “cheaper” when the plaids don’t line up in my opinion. Just a suggestion. 😊

I’d always want time to knit! 😊

I would choose always having time to knit. I don't swatch to begin with. And, yes. I have been burned by this habit, but I refuse to change!

I would always choose the same yarn over color. I'm obsessed with color and I think I would implode if I had to only use one the rest of my life

Thank you for sharing your flock experience. It is great to see all of the different treasures you found 🙂. I would rather use the same yarn with different colors. I love all of the different colors, it’s what makes knitting so much fun for me 🙂

I would rather always knit with The color purple. It has been my favorite color since I can remember and in my purple crazed brain it matches everything 😉💜

Much rather knit with the same yarn! I crave color😊

So much fun watching you share your treasures! I would much rather get gauge without swatching!

So much fun watching you share your treasures! I would much rather get gauge without swatching!

Looks like you had a fabulous time and got beautiful things. I love all the colors so I guess I would be knitting with the same yarn 😊

I would rather knit with the same yarn. I love when you share your purchases. You're sharing a lot of yarn I would otherwise never hear of. 😊

I love seeing what you bought! As I’m in Australia, a lot of the things you have access to are different to what I can get, mostly because of shipping and currency conversion, but I like to dream and add to my wish list 😊 I would pick to always have time to knit, it’s such a calming practice for me at the end of every day! For sewing, I found KZbin videos by BlueprintDIY and The DIY Designer really helpful. They pattern hack and upcycle a lot so that inspired and encouraged me to start sewing without patterns. Also Jess Dang who creates her own patterns.

Time to knit is a top priority every day.

Same yarn.

I think I would rather always knit with the same type of yarn. I loved seeing all your goodies from Flock. I was supposed to go but it didn’t work out, so it was nice to hear your experience!

Love all your purchases! I would rather knit with the same color but different yarns so I could make a variety of sweaters for all seasons.

Wow...what the flock! That is an amazing haul. I was thinking that was a lot of neutral colors, but then you showed all the colors. Glad you had fun! If I had to choose, I would knit with the same yarn, so I could have all the colors! Math would be involved, but colors are for sure the best choice!

I would rather knit with the same yarn. I'd like to always hit gauge without searching. Beautiful purchases, now you just need the time to knit up everything😅

What a wonderful trip and so many treasures! Thank you so much for sharing and your generous giveaways! I would rather knit with the same yarn and be able to chose different colours <3

Oh, my gosh 🥰 your flock haul is gorgeous, I don't care how much you buy, I was more enjoying watching you live through your emotions while you talking about your new yarn/fiber/notions. 🤩 Pure joy! I think I would rather knit same yarn but all different colors 🦄 I need all the colors to match my moods and vibes)))

I got to meet you at Flock! I think I’d like to knit in the same yarn. But that’s a tough one.

I would rather knit with the same yarn all the time. I could double or triple it for different weights and I would always know how it behaves.

I’d rather knit with the same yarn.

So glad I found your podcast!! I'm also an Okie! So glad to find someone local to watch ❤❤ If I had to choose, I'd rather knit with the same yarn. I can't commit to just one color lol

I would definitely always rather have time to knit! Glad you had a blast at Flock, and buy whatever you want--I like to see all the pretty things!

I would rather knit with the same yarn 🧶 Thank you for the giveaways and for sharing your beautiful purchases at Flock. I hope you have a wonderful time in Copenhagen.

I would love to go to a big wool show someday meanwhile I'll drool over everything you brought home. I would knit with the same yarn I get bored with the colour easily.

I would choose knitting with the same yarn but in different colors as long as it's not 100% plant based. Too much hand pain!

I would rather have time to knit - I never swatch!🤷🏻‍♀️

I would rather the same yarn. I will find it to boring to always do the same color.

I so enjoy podcasts! I esp loved hearing all about your Flock experience. I will be going to Seattle to head out for a cruise soon- so excited! Your purchases were fun to watch! YOU GO GIRL! I would rather knit with the same yarn, as opposed the same color. I am very motivated by color, yet when I find a yarn I love, I then want all my fav colors. ❤️🧶 Happy Knitting!

I’m a purple lover so if I had to make a choice I’d say knit with the same color and then for all different varieties of yarn. I enjoyed yarn collecting (feeding my addiction) vicariously through you on your trip to Flock. 😂

I would rather always have all the time to knit. Thanks so much for sharing all your beautiful aquisitions.