STRANDED - Birthdays and Vision Boards

[@notalazysuzen]

Just popping in to say that I've been following you for such a long time and every single update you share, I just adore you more! You are so unapologetically human and honest and hilarious and gosh, Jude, we are so lucky to have you in the world! ❤

[@StrandedDyeworks]

This is quite possibly the nicest comment I’ve ever had! Thank you so much! 💗💗💗

[@celestegarcia486]

Happy Birthday Jude!! A red vest would be great!

[@jaimienoy4848]

Happy belated birthday! I hope 33 is a great year for you. Watching your KZbin over the past few years has been wonderful. Yours was one of the first KZbin channels I found when I got really in to indie-dyed yarn. Please know that there are people all over the world cheering for you and your happiness. ❤️ take care of yourself!

[@tinekejoldersma]

All of the good vibes are sent to you, dear. Happy birthday Stranded, and you, Jude. And we say here in my disorganized home that if you feel lousy, 'man flu' hit again. Equal for men and women. Even my cats are allowed to have it. Hugs 😘

[@phoebepaxford7184]

Unfortunately I don't have any budget for yarn but if I did I know exactly which colour ways of yours I'd buy! I've followed you for years and always enjoyed your podcasts. Wishing you the very best always xx

[@nokesbob2256]

You are an amazing yarn dyer. The colors are rich and beautiful. Congratulations on 8 years! I think you should go home, have some soup, and climb into bed and sleep until morning and let your body heal. Take care of your self. Sending the best to you.

[@mytrueserenity5666]

Happiest birthday to you and to Stranded, Jude! I wish you a very happy, healthy, and successful year! ♥🎂

[@irenatz2825]

Grief is hard and ignores timelines and plans. My heart goes out to you. Love how you share what your therapist tells you for the rest of us who don't have our own... we learn vicariously through your experiences. LOL Happy Birthday.❤

[@colettemoolman4410]

Awwe Jude, I always want to give you a big ole hug when I see you. So sending you a virtual one.

[@egoreknits]

Happy Birthday to Stranded! 🎵🎶 Today is my mom's 73 birthday. She is still fighting her way back from complete paralysis (the week before Mother's Day this year) due to Guillain-Barre syndrome. She is still on a ventilator and feeding tube, but is improving a little every week. I don't live near the hospital she is in, but I try to visit as much as possible. Last time I was with her I got to see her smile for the first time since GBS took nearly everything from her. It was the most beautiful smile I have ever seen. I know you have gone through things far more difficult, but I feel like I understand your pain a bit more. Wishing you the very best possible life from here on out.

[@karenheroux203]

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[@maryannw5289]

Happy Birthday Jude, and Happy Birthday to Stranded!🎈🎈🎈Handling grief is exhausting, and the first year is especially hard. Sending feel better vibes. Your yarns are gorgeous!

[@pattishanks3788]

Happy Birthday Jude, to you and Stranded🎉🎂. Take care and be well and rested.

[@tinabyram3617]

Yes working for yourself is hard and there’s no time to be ill. We have to plough through!😢 Happy birthday Jude. Thanks for making me laugh you are hilarious. Love your sense of humour and resilience no matter what hits you. Bed an a hot water bottle! Take care.

[@moniquesavoie5440]

I wish i could give you a massive hug! I admire your strength despite all you went through and i wish you a happy belated birthday and yes, 33 will be your year!!! I have been wanting to try your yarn for so many years and so i think this is the time! I hope I’ll be able to grab something and knit something special for myself ❤ take good care Jude!😘

[@janemarchant2558]

Bless you Jude, it’s a lot to deal with losing both parents in the same year, be kind to yourself and take it easy, your body has also been through a lot too. Look after yourself xxxx

[@jenniferwiltrout1975]

Happy Birthday to you and Stranded. Red is great for your coloring. Just do it. 😊

[@eliengroot8115]

Happy Birthday Stranded! Get better soon Jude! Take care of yourself please!

[@chappell7966]

Happy stranded birthday Jude....absolutely go and buy yourself a birthday treat....and I have to say, the vision board, guy in the knitted jumper in the cabin in the woods...can we share...😂❤

[@xusblasco5563]

All of the good vives to you, Jude! Happy birthday to you and stranded. I hope you had that rest and you’re feeling better right now. Sending love 🎂🌷💕

[@karenheroux203]

Long-time followers understand exactly what you are saying. ❤. Setting Alarm for 7Pm GMT in Phoenix, which I believe is the only US state with its own time zone since we do not do Savings Time. And we also have Navajo Nation Time. G”nite.

[@melaniejanenewton]

Everything you’ve said on this episode resonated with me about your loss. My Mum died in April after a 9 year battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia/Parkinson’s. She also loved a glass of rosė Zinfandel xx so sad I missed your update xx I wish you peaceful happy and restful times ahead xx

[@kiwimuffin]

Hey Jude! Happy belated!!🎉🥳 I can totally relate about having your lucky number being '3' and believe the same theory of 33rd year being a lucky year.(All good things comes in 3s, as depicted in fairy tales) I am also born on the 3rd as well but in May). When I turned 33, it was the tail end of the COVID-19 Pandemic. So that was fairly positive. According to the WHO states that it lasted from (end of 2019-January 2020 - 5 May 2023 so 3 years, 3 months and 5 days). So take advantage of your 33rd year, I found it eye-opening and by the end of mine it was definitely lucky because I found love in myself and a (hopefully) life partner.

[@samanthaavenant6725]

I had 2 instances where I thought I had COVID, last year June, it was swine flu.. This year June as well lol I thought I had C and it was avian flu! I had C in January 2 years ago and had an order for 25 project bags and had a deadline when I thought I was dying lol So it was along the lines of, cutting out patterns, lay down, sewing, lay down, pressing the bags, lay down. Truly and utterly horrible. 25 bags for £125 for a yarny friend was daylight robbery lol but I got it done!

[@weaverms6939]

This is very generous, dear Jude! I am tempted...it is my birthday in December...🎉

[@jandkcon]

Good on you, Jude for powering through feeling low! These colors are gorgeous and I hope to someday purchase from you!♥️😻🎂 Happy Birthday all ways around 🎉

[@lizalbolino4000]

You can certainly pull off a red sweater!!! It’s a beautiful color for you.

[@patricialeib6565]

Happy Cake Day Jude! 🧶❤️🎈 Also happy to Stranded. Yeah, feet can get bigger. And please feel better asap. Good vibes sent.

[@arsg66]

I hope the non-superwash yarns are a big hit this time! That’s what I personally buy nowadays and extra cool to know it is British wool!

[@ErinSprinkle]

Happy birthday Stranded! Man cold! You’re hilarious

[@bernicemcgowan6657]

Happy 34th year beginning to you.I have heard it said that the first year of grieving is the hardest as each anniversary, birthday, holiday brings fresh reminders. I hope this year is the beginning of easier times.

[@santatherese]

Missed your update this time - and am now kicking myself for it! Sending you lots of sympathy to cure your manflu (I’ve hard that it works!) and a virtual mug of tea, a warm blanket and some comfort reading to see you through!

[@noninunes6627]

Happy Birthday! 🎉 Happy Anniversary! 🎂❤

[@heathertucker7056]

Hope you feel better very soon! Happy belated birthday to you and happy 8th birthday to stranded! I would love to order everything as your yarn is so beautiful! Take care x

[@suemount6042]

Love the burnt orange colourway that I can’t pronounce. The swatches are such a great idea

[@clairenason4869]

Happy belated birthday. Yes a red velvet sweater is a definite color for you.

[@KateColors]

You're so sweet and funny. Happy birthday to you and Stranded. I want to nuy all your colorways to knit all the things. Take care and be well. ❤ --K

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Happy Birthday! You've been busy. Glad to see some of the non-super wash.

[@helenrussell294]

sorry you're not feeling well - that's no fun. and Happy Birthday😊

[@dorothy2030]

Belated birthday greetings to you and Stranded. Wishing you a speedy recovery and much success on the update. Be kind to yourself, you've had a lot to deal with xx

[@caffeineandwhimsy]

Team future Jude red sweater! 🔥🔥🔥 Also love your vision board life lol! Good luck with the update!!! :)

[@isarose3136]

Jude in case you need to hear it, you've been through an incredible amount of big hard things in the last few years. I love the vision board idea, and you know you can both BE that hunky guy in the woods AND marry one! I remember we once had a conversation somewhere on social about the Salt and Timber book. Be sure to put those photos on the board! And if you need more woods, America certainly has plenty to share!

[@lesleyleake7391]

Hope you are feeling better, Jude.Glad you had a happy birthday and birthday wishes to you and Stranded Dyeworks.❤

[@belindagritter1572]

Happy Birthday! My granddaughter's birthday is also on the 3rd. A day for special people to be born. She turned 25. Here's a little something for your pinterest vision board, "Your nose and your feet never stop growing." Fun fact, huh? I started out adulthood wearing a size 8, after first pregnancy 8 1/2, after 2nd pregnancy,, 9. After menopause 10!!!! So there you go. The hubs has also gone up one shoe size over the years so I guess it's universally true. It's hard to do, but take care of yourself. I'm sure everyone will understand if the yarn gets shipped out a little late. Your health is more important. Hope your birthday sale is a smashing success!!!

[@NeedleAndFred]

That red would definitely suit you, maybe on the Masham for that extra richness 🤤 (it is so warm as well!)

[@nathaliebourre3578]

Eight incredible years with so much achieved and learnt… we’ll all be there with you, in one way or another, to weave a comforting blanket of love to wrap yourself in … and to raise a glass to the Stranded Elf and your dad!

[@ryoknits]

Yes to the red sweater! Make a Buffalo check Miles shirt jacket and be the man in the woods! I love vision boards, they really work if you put them up in a room you’re in, maybe have two men in the woods? Just a thought.

[@pamogden428]

Happy happy birthday Jude!

[@donnafink6262]

The non-superwash yarns are absolutely yummy. I hope to grab a bit. Happy Birthday!!!! mine is on the 11th... November can be a fun month. Take good care of yourself. Sending hugs.

[@lindahinds8388]

I'm hoping you have a great success with this sale. Unfortunately for me it hits on the week my bills are due. I do plan to purchase some yarn in the near future. I'm a firm believer in supporting small business instead of big box stores. I try my best to support as many as possible. I wish I could get anti-pilling acrylic from a small business but haven't found one. I like using it for blankets for kids and to make dog & cat rugs. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

[@teripersing]

Happy B’Day for both you and for Stranded, Jude! 🎉. I love the idea of your best boob-free life. 😂

[@emporesszia]

We're birthday twins! Happy belated birthday! I hope 33 is a great year for you!

[@TheCannyMagpie]

You have the same birthday as my son! Only he's just turned 5 😅 grief is a tricky one, I'm 17 years down the line from my grandmother's death, she basically raised me, and I still get hit with grief to the point I can't breathe. But it comes less often. Also rest man! You clearly need it, man flu demands it. Wishing you all the time for cozy, crappy hallmark style Christmas movies and mindless knitting in your near future.

[@heidiclarke2333]

What to chose! So many beautiful colors, i have a jumper in Christmas Popcorn and get so many compliments when i wear it , its pink without being to pink😊

[@shetlandlace]

Happy Birthday, Jude! I hope you feel better soon. I love all of your online presence. Always delighted to see a notice of a new podcast.

[@PolishandPurls]

I can absolutely relate to the exhaustion! Currently signed off work with autistic burn out and annoyed at myself for “failing at adulting (yet again)”. It’s so hard to not compare yourself to others. But you’re doing great- be kind to yourself (lol look at me giving advice I ignore). We’re all rooting for you ❤

[@StrandedDyeworks]

Yepppp that’s what’s happening here 😩😭 currently fighting the ‘if I’m not working > then I can’t pay the bills > then I’ll lose everything’ terror. Sigh! Sending you all the hugs, I hope you’ve got the support you need!

[@LesliesLakeLife]

Jude, here’s to 33 being a wonderfully fulfilling year for you. I can totally relate to 2023 not being a great year. I’m wishing you the best anniversary update, 8 years is amazing! Also, sending you all the warm hugs and virtual chicken soup to feel better soon. ❤

[@lisanakao1043]

That 8 years flew by for me. Been watching your y since the beginning. So glad you’re y are going strong. I really hope to scoop up a few skeins in the update. Happy Birthday to Stranded sending you positive thoughts and healing energy. ❤

[@sueholubeshen9960]

Wow I can't believe 8 years have passed already..Wishing you the best for the next year jude

[@TR-jl8vn]

You can absolutely pull off a red sweater!

[@gabyf001]

Happy birthday to you and Stranded! Hope this is the beginning of a wonderful year full of happiness and all the good things. You totally deserve it, Jude. 🎉🥂

[@Nellymynell]

I had to pause the video... You **absolutely** need a sweater in that red. Also, happy birthday to you and Stranded. May this year indeed be a lucky one. ❤

[@13Wednesdays]

YES to the red sweater!

[@jillipepper5353]

Happy birthdays one for you and one for Stranded. Who knew 8 years ago when you started dyeing some yarn at your parents house ,that 8 years later life would be so different. 😢but 🥰. Grief is a long process that just takes it’s time, I’m really glad you’ve got a therapist to help you through it and your transition, feel better soon . 🥰 I’ve been struck by the flu bug myself, it sucks. 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@audreyh3809]

I’ve been making a list of all the colours and bases I want. I’m giving myself lots of Christmas presents this year if I’m able to get what I want…lol ❤

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Congrats on eight years xx Hope you have a chance to rest, after the shop update. You would look great in a red sweater. So on your vision board - the man in a good sweater standing with trees - I assume he's knitting, too? Take very good care of yourself xx

[@gillianroberts1568]

Happy Birthday. Hope your year is successful and have a well deserved time off ❤

[@vindeljay]

Thanks again, I hope you feel better very soon, Happy Birthday to you and Stranded Dye Works.

[@amominak2]

Happy Birthday to you and Stranded❣️🎁🎈😽 😊. I hope you feel better quickly and celebrate 🎉 Also, yesssssss to you knitting a sweater in Red Velvet!!! It really is breathtaking on the mohair!!!

[@heatherbill1328]

Jude, I sincerely hope that 33 is your lucky number because you have definitely earned some good juju over the past year! ❤

[@TheDaneYard]

Happy birthday sir! Hoping that you feel better soon!

[@StrandedDyeworks]

Thank you! I’m finally feeling more human!

[@elena---c1558]

Happy stranded birthday!

[@teresab126]

Hope you feel better soon! ❤️🙏🏻Happy Birthday 🎊 🎉 to you and Stranded 🎉

[@marshawoods2634]

Red Velvet Sweater? Absolutely. Do it, Jude!

[@marshawoods2634]

Meant to add Happy Happy Birthday!

[@suemount6042]

Happy Birthday Jude to you and stranded🎉

[@meganfiner3376]

I really hope future Jude does knit a red velvet sweater I think it will look fantastic on him xxx

[@ellenhenrie4826]

Happy Birthday to you both! I know there's a cabin in the woods somewhere for you. Land is a lot easier to come by here in the States, you know....

[@woolaroundtheworld]

All of the good vibes.

[@sophiebrettell3631]

I shouldn't be telling everyone this, as it limits my chances of buying some of your yarn, but I'm watching this whilst knitting on BFL/Masham DK yarn, and it is amazing. Fingers crossed that I get some in your birthday update

[@vickydowney2618]

🎉Happy birthday 🥳 thank you for just being you quite frankly we are winning if we just manage to get our pants on each day😂😂😂, everything after that is a bonus. ❤from New Zealand.

[@dmbrown240]

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈🎁

[@suemount6042]

Red sweater idea is perfect

[@audreyh3809]

Happy Birthday! to both you and Stranded 🥳🎂🎈

[@Sototallytealia]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@isabelpires927]

Happy Bday for Stranded! As I am watching this I am knitting with Foghar which I got from a previous stranded bday update (I think maybe 2021?). And all the love and wishes of a swift recovery from your man flu :)

[@MistressCrescent]

I know you need to work but you need to take care of yourself too. Happy belated birthday.. looking forward for the update, even if it runs a little late 😉

[@kimbarone7409]

It has to be a hard month for you. I am so sorry. I remember when you were going through all that. But, 33 is a fabulous age!!!!!!

[@melindaw5229]

Oh poor Jude! If I understand from my husband, manflu is sooo bad 😂 Feel better soon!

[@nblmqst1167]

Oh my...8 years...happy birthday Stranded. Love the Red Velvet.

[@emilyburke4919]

I think a red sweater would look lovely on you!

[@FrankDudgeon]

How do you do it? You have five times the energy sick as hell as I do on my best days. I am over twice your age, but still...all the best to you and I hope you're feeling better soon.

[@aardyn8564]

So sad I can't take part in this update :( I am not allowed to buy yarn or any fun stuff until I replace my broken oven. Being an adult sucks sometimes.

[@StrandedDyeworks]

Ohhh I feel your pain! I need to replace my broken oven too 😩😭

[@sherirae]

Happy 8th anniversary!!!!!!

[@verstrickt.und.ausgerechnet]

Happy Birthday to you and to stranded

[@kathleentanti4387]

You can definitely wear a red velvet sweater. The mohair is so stunning. I laugh so much listening to your so real and honest podcasts. I hope the man flu has gone and energy returned. I must get some sparkle Taylor Swift yarn. So good. ❤

[@suemount6042]

The firsts of everything that’s significant birthdays anniversaries Christmas are awful and throw up so tricky emotions after you’ve lost someone you love you have been through a whirlwind of awfulness Jude Coming out the other side is slow going but your doing better than you think you are get well soon

[@AimeeSaid]

Happy birthday to you and Stranded ❤

[@janemarchant2558]

Definitely red velvet suits you xxx

[@onesweetlife2469]

Todays “Humorous Highlight” is… “I don’t know whether I want to be that man OR marry that man!! 😅 you are too funny! ❤

[@barbbuteyn8800]

A throat full of glass or knives for me means strep. Hope you feel better soon.

[@martha24ish]

Put a red sweater on your vision board, that color will look fantastic on you