Chat About Organizing Yarn Shelves, Christmas In July and A Bit of Diamond Art, 4 Days Until July 25

[@neelieknits382]

One of my favorite Christmas memories is seeing trees hanging outside of trucks going down the road. Really gets me in the mood.

[@YarnWithHeart]

My father used to go to the tree farm and cut one each year. This is a memory for me too. :-)

[@paddycoan3933]

There is nothing better than a Christmas tree with an ornament with a truck!

[@YarnWithHeart]

My older son has a lot of decorations that have red trucks. I think I will surprise him with the truck ornament attached to one of his Christmas gifts this year. I hope he likes it. :-)

[@annsmith7393]

Hi Cathy Glad you are feeling better Bringing home a christmas Tree on my granddaddy’s Truck is a very special memory that lives on in my memory

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you for the well-wishes. Having some good sleep has been such a relief! My father used to bring home a tree in his truck each year also. It is so nice that you remember that about your granddaddy. :-)

[@judyscreationsincrochet2710]

By the time you do the draw for 300 subscribers you will need to do one for 400! You have been climbing quickly! 🎉

[@MyPinkBathtub-Diane]

I agree Judy!

[@YarnWithHeart]

The subscriber increase has been such a wonderful, unexpected surprise. I'm quite overcome, during July with all this excitement.

[@denyselee7584]

I have become such a fan pf the ornament with the tree in the truck. So very cute

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to make the diamond art ornaments and the two on this video were some of my favorites.

[@heatherf833]

That Christmas tree in a truck ornament is beautiful. Great idea for organizing your yarn that way. Yarnsub is a great resource.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you for the kind comment about how I'm trying to organize the yarn. With the amount and kind of yarn that I have at the moment, I really do hope this will be a helpful system.

[@MrsDebbieLW]

Hi Cathy, the diamond art truck with Christmas tree is so cute. The yarn you received from Diane is beautiful.

[@YarnWithHeart]

It was a lot of fun to make the diamond art ornament, and I am really looking forward to using the beautiful yarn from Diane.

[@soxynanaalice]

Love the tree in the truck , and the gnome is wonderful

[@YarnWithHeart]

Both of these are ornaments that bring back happy memories for me.... especially the tree in the truck. :-)

[@joannelongley5945]

Would love a truck full of yarn. The diamond art is pretty and would be great to do over the holiday season.

[@YarnWithHeart]

I hope to be able to do more diamond art... it has been a lot of fun. And totally agree with you about a truck full of yarn. LOL

[@sandivandervoort4305]

I’ve always loved the pickup truck Christmas decor, and your sparkly diamond art is so pretty! Thanks for sharing your makes 🙂

[@YarnWithHeart]

Hi Sandi! It has been a lot of fun doing the diamond art, and I think this red pickup truck was one of my favorites. Thank you so much for your kind comment. :-)

[@matiorivera2991]

I like the diamond painting with the truck and a tree on it

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. :-)

[@dorcasfields6624]

The tree in the truck ornament is pretty. The yarn is pretty. I like your idea for organizing your yarn.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you so much! There have been quite a few pretty ornaments in the diamond art set (and doing small items was a very nice way to learn if I enjoyed doing the diamond art... and I do enjoy it, very much).

[@roxsanelarsen3203]

When I was a little girl we would take the truck up to the forest to get our Christmas tree what a good time we had

[@YarnWithHeart]

That sounds like it was a lot of fun! That would be is something really special -- choosing the tree and bringing it home....

[@roxsanelarsen3203]

It was thanks for the memory

[@lorainelockwood9359]

Glad you’ve had some better sleep. Pretty diamond truck and tree ornaments! I do enjoy the way you open your gifts letting us have a peek first! Oh the Monster Mash - that brings back memories! I don’t think I can pick one Christmas song!

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you for your well-wishes... it was such a relief to sleep! There are so many great Christmas songs... not possible for me to pick a favorite either.

[@AndreaJones13]

It helps to have a truck if getting a real tree for Christmas. Glad you are feeling better. The diamond art ornaments are cute.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you so much for the well-wishes... I am feeling better. It is a lot of fun to make the diamond art ornaments... I am very happy that I tried this craft.

[@KnittingAlongTheRockies]

So glad you are feeling better. We had SUCH a loud thunder storm last night. It kept me up most of the night. We do have a small pine tree that I know it’s loving the extra moisture. Organization ideas always welcome. No matter how much I would love a truck load of new yarn, I already struggle with organizing the yarn I have 😄

[@YarnWithHeart]

I hope you have better weather soon, and that all is safe for you and yours (after the storm). Perhaps you will have an easier sleep tonight, if the weather has calmed. It is so difficult when one is awake most of the night... Very happy that you liked the organization ideas. :-)

[@susanlawless5940]

Your diamond tree truck ornament is a great decoration for Christmas. Thanks for sharing your tips on organizing your yarn. Great information to know how to sub match the yarn.🤗🧶🎄

[@YarnWithHeart]

I am happy that you enjoyed the information about organizing and subbing my yarn. Hopefully selecting yarns for blankets and other larger projects will now become easier.

[@jennshobbynook5826]

Hi Cathy. The diamond art gnome and red truck with the Christmas tree are adorable. Pretty yarn from Diane. I love all the christmas songs. see you in a couple days.

[@YarnWithHeart]

When it comes to Christmas songs, I love them all too, same as you. And it would be difficult for me to choose a favorite. See you soon!

[@marciaarndt4856]

The red truck delivers the Christmas trees!

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you so much for the comment! How lovely when Christmas trees could be delivered.

[@tamisabo2797]

Hi Cathy. Very organized! Great job! It’s always nice to be able to go, look, and grab what you need without sorting every time. Best tree/truck story for us is the year it started pouring when getting our tree so just threw it in the back of the truck and didn’t tie it down as the farm was close by and on a back road 😂 yes, tree blew out, in front of the kindergarten teachers car. Her and her husband were betting on whether we’d make it. Small town here so we all know each other and laughed about it. You’re looking to be feeling better today, glad to see it.

[@YarnWithHeart]

You have the absolute best tree/truck story that I have ever heard! I could picture it happening as I read your comment. And imagine after blowing out of the truck, that there was a definite good side and not-so-good-side to your tree that year. :-)

[@pinelmj]

Hello Cathy, happy to see that you are feeling better. We have a Christmas tradition, on the first Sunday of December, we all get in my hubby's truck and go pick up our Christmas tree at a local farmer. Then a few days later, we move it in the house and decorate it listening to Christmas music. I don't really have a favorite song, they are all so much fun.

[@YarnWithHeart]

I love this Christmas tradition of yours! Everyone in your family would look forward to all that fun and togetherness. When it comes to Christmas songs, I couldn't choose a favorite either... there are so many great ones!

[@alannahawkins]

Hello Cathy! My dad takes his truck every year to get a real Christmas tree for our family! We have had an artificial tree in past years, but it isn't the same as having the smell of a real tree! The yarn Diane got you for today is absolutely gorgeous!! I don't know if you have any idea of what to make with it yet, but it really will be a pretty make!!! I don't have a Christmas favorite. I enjoy singing Christmas carols with several church members. We go to the Nursing homes and to others homes and sing outside their windows! Great sorting ideas!! Keep crocheting and knitting!!

[@YarnWithHeart]

My dad also used to get a tree every Christmas. Now we use an artificial tree because family members cannot be around the real ones. You are right about how the smell of the tree really does make things feel Christmas-y! Diane knows me so well, and the yarn -- the colour -- everything is so lovely!

[@lisagardiner7799]

Love the truck ornament with the tree on it. That yarn from Diane is beautiful. Both of you ladies will have to meet in person one day.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Hi Lisa! Diane and I have been able to video chat together, and it will be wonderful to meet in person one day. On my wish-list (after my husband and I are both are retired), is to purchase a small van we can sleep in, and travel. Manitoba will definitely be on my list of destinations!

[@lisagardiner7799]

@YarnWithHeart that sounds great. In Australia, a lot of retirees sell up and do that. Just travel in their campervans all around the country.

[@mhaen7539]

Cute diamond art ornaments. My neighbor took out her overgrown shrubs. It looked just like Christmas when she loaded her red truck with the tree to take to the compost site.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Taking out those shrubs would have been a big job for your neighbor! It really does look different once the work is done and things are cleared away -- well worth all the effort!

[@carolwebster2294]

Glad to hear you are feeling better and were able to get a good sleep. That green Medina is sooooo nice! i enjoyed seeing how you have organized your yarn. I never thought of organizing according to hook/needle size. Mine is arranged to look pretty but I do keep somewhat of a spread sheet with the colour, weight and quantity of each specific yarn. Your diamond art with the tree, truck and Santa are cute.

[@YarnWithHeart]

What a great idea to keep a spreadsheet to organize your yarn! I have a bit of yarn in totes (that I don't use as often), and that would be such a good way to keep track of what I have -- and where. Thank you for sharing. :-)

[@aleksandradittmar8932]

Good morning Cathy, is so nice to see your smile and I'm happy that you feel better. I guess I need truck to bring Xmas tree home. We need truck to bring yarn, lots of yarn home....... ha.. ha this is wish. Let's start making mini decorations and put them on tree. Wishing you wonderful day❤

[@YarnWithHeart]

This would be wonderful, to have a truck for yarn shopping! LOL I hope you have a wonderful day too. :-)

[@crochetwithnonnarosanna]

Hi Cathy, I just love the red truck theme. What a great way to organize your yarn.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you Rosanna! I am really hoping that way of organizing will help. (It was really getting out of control, and I needed to try something. LOL)

[@crochetwithnonnarosanna]

@@YarnWithHeart after watching your video, I started to reorganize my yarn room. It’s going to be a long process. Thanks for the push.

[@YarnWithHeart]

So happy that I inspired you! I would love to see progress pictures/video on your channel (if you decide to show it). Take your time with it... I hope you enjoy reorganizing in whatever way will make you happiest!!! Truth -- sorting & organizing makes me happy, it's almost a hobby of mine. LOL

[@mrskrupa1]

One of my earliest memories was going to get our family tree at the tree farm and a family friend had an old green truck we got to bring them back in!

[@YarnWithHeart]

Every year, my father would cut a tree at the tree farm and bring it home in the back of his truck. What a happy day that was!

[@ChristinesCraftTable]

Hi Cathy, your tree and truck diamond painting is very cute! I hope your new system serves you well. It's always good when we can find the yarn we are looking for.😊 I like that summary you did of what yarns work well together. I'll be going back to take a snapshot of that.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Hi Christine! I am happy that the summary pages idea is helpful (and I really do hope that it helps to easily find yarns that will work well together, especially when doing squares or multicoloured blankets).

[@sarahjs]

Hello Cathy! I took a break from crochet and watching related videos but picked up a hook a week ago, so I'm catching up. 😊. It's so lovely to watch your videos. I find them really relaxing and helpful. I especially like the organization ideas! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day! 😊

[@YarnWithHeart]

Warm welcome! Thank you so much for such a kind comment. And I am very happy that you are enjoying the videos. See you again soon, on Tuesday. :-)

[@MarieBeauregard-o1o]

Never tried diamond painting. Cute diamond ornaments like the truck with the tree. I will try it

[@YarnWithHeart]

These ornaments are the first time I tried diamond painting and I am really enjoying it. If you decide to try, I hope you enjoy it too. (I chose the ornaments because they were small in size and would not overwhelm me. Now I think I might try something a bit bigger next.)

[@cdma7sss]

Love the truck diamond painting truck. I love the Monster Mash. Fun song to dance to. Like the way you organized your yarn. I need to work on mine and organize it better.

[@YarnWithHeart]

I am happy that you enjoyed the yarn organization. It did take the better part of a weekend to plan and do, but time well spent. I hope that selecting yarns for blankets and other larger projects will now become easier. (Thinking of the Monster Mash song brings me very happy memories of fun dancing with my sister.)

[@dimitratzamtzis2018]

Hi Cathy, very pretty diamond art ornaments. I have not tried Diamond Painting but have made beaded ornaments and love how they sparkle on my tree. I like the pickup truck ornaments. Very cute. Glad you're feeling better and can enjoy your CIJ gifts. Take care!

[@YarnWithHeart]

I would like to try making beaded ornaments someday. Thank you so much for your well-wishes -- it really is such a relief to be feeling better.

[@cmahoneybusi2000]

I also love all holiday music! The yarn you received today is so pretty! PS- my ultimate goal would be to buy my husband a truck for Christmas some year!

[@YarnWithHeart]

What a great goal. I'm sure your husband would be surprised. :-)

[@sarahnicol7767]

Hey Cathy! So happy to hear you're getting better. I like the tree in the truck but I think my favorite this time is the gnome. I don't really like Christmas music but I do like " I want a hippopotamus for Christmas". Thanks for sharing your organization tips with us. Oooo, way to keep us in suspense, now I'm super excited for the next video. Can't wait to see what the Christmas themed blanket will be.

[@YarnWithHeart]

The hippopotamus song is a great one... I smile just thinking of it! (I have already done the video for tomorrow, otherwise I would -- for sure -- have mentioned this song!) I am feeling a lot better, and have a bit more energy which is such a relief!

[@sarahnicol7767]

@@YarnWithHeart that's so nice to hear... maybe you could add the dying to the list or mention it later, no pressure. I just wanted to share with you.

[@rachel.king789]

We don't have a truck, but we do have a tree in our front yard for providing a bit of shade for the family van.

[@YarnWithHeart]

How nice to have a shade tree in your front yard! There are many things that I like about living in an apartment -- and the thing I miss is a yard and garden.

[@jenniferwysockey5276]

Hello Cathy W. A truck is very valuable when trying to carry a fresh Christmas tree home from the Tree lot.

[@YarnWithHeart]

I totally agree. My Aunt tried bringing a small tree home in her car one year, and it really did not work out well for her at all. :-)

[@Naturetails417]

That is a nice truck ornament, but I really like the gnome as I am into gnomes right now.😊😊😊😊

[@YarnWithHeart]

I really like gnomes too! I'm very happy that one of the ornaments was a gnome. :-)

[@Oceanviewknitsandcrochet]

We take our truck every year to go and get our Christmas tree! I’ve never tried diamond painting but is looks like it would be fun.

[@YarnWithHeart]

This is the first time I tried diamond painting and I am really enjoying it. If you decide to try, I hope you enjoy it too. (I chose the ornaments because they were small in size and would not overwhelm me. Now I think I might try something a bit bigger next.)

[@sandydonaldson2338]

We have an old truck and put a Christmas tree in the truck at Christmas time out front.

[@YarnWithHeart]

That sounds like very nice decor and very festive. :-)

[@bonniemyers1163]

I love the idea of having a real tree at Christmas but unfortunately I’m allergic to pine. I remember we had a 1953 Chevy truck and Dad and one of my brothers would take it and bring back a tree that they had cut

[@YarnWithHeart]

In the same situation here, as some family members cannot have a real tree. It causes an "allergy situation" sometimes in the stores (where there are real boughs sold)... yet the real ones certainly do give a Christmas-y vibe to things. (We have a slim, fake Christmas tree that fits nicely in our apartment. That works out well for us here.)

[@jandearlivinglife4433]

I have only had a real tree once it really bother my allergies.. so I use a fake one . One year I did a Charlie Brown tree and my kids got a laugh. Lots of lovely yarn . 🧶 I’ve not done diamond art . ❤

[@YarnWithHeart]

Some of my family members have allergies with a real tree. We have a fake tree here also -- very convenient and perfect size for the apartment. I think a Charlie Brown tree is great fun. :-)

[@diannakurey28]

Hi Cathy, I like the Tree in the Truck.. I do like to do Diamond painting to. Give me something different to do ...

[@YarnWithHeart]

This Christmas ornament set is my first try at diamond painting, and I found out that it is really fun. You are right -- that it is nice to have something different to do.

[@weijourn1970]

What a lot of organizing you did! Lists on the computer are so handy for adding and subtracting yarn in a collection. Will you try other seasonal diamond art ornaments? I've never had a tree large enough to need a truck to move it.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you for the comment about the organizing and my list idea. Hopeful that the list will help... For diamond art, I would like to do some other interesting things. Maybe some of the shapes that can be hung in windows? Or coasters perhaps?

[@AlisonBrown-jz8fl]

The red truck and tree ornament is very cute! Are you enjoying the diamond art? I haven't tried it yet.

[@YarnWithHeart]

This ornament set is the first time I tried diamond painting and I am really enjoying it. If you decide to try, I hope you enjoy it too. :-)

[@arodriguez819]

I’ve been trying to catch up viewing your videos. I am not sure if I will be entered in your prize wheel. I usually put up a Christmas tree each year during the holidays. I look forward to crocheting decorations such as bells, little trucks with trees on them, etc. Aurora ❤

[@YarnWithHeart]

Hi Aurora! Thank you for catching up on the videos. Definitely this will be entries on both prize wheels (because you used both words on your comment). Thank you.

[@booksknitsthings]

To think some people have their Christmas tree 🎄 delivered on a truck to their door...or maybe an ordinary delivery van ha ha

[@YarnWithHeart]

My dad would bring a tree to our house on his truck. This is such a fond memory for me. :-)

[@booksknitsthings]

@@YarnWithHeart that's just lovely 🌲

[@janiceurffer325]

I hope to have a real tree for Christmas this year. I like the 8:22 red truck items that are so popular. Beautiful color yarn what was the color name? My favorite song is "Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas" it has my name in it.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Thank you for asking about the yarn. The Berroco Medina is Colour number 4784. I think the name of the colour might be Suez?