Episode 127: Gingham, Brights, and Neutrals! | Edible Thoughts Makes

[@userused3199]

The flowers this time of the year are beautiful and it's fun to see what other people have in their gardens. The buttons on your cardigan are perfect and you can see the rings very well. It is so great when husbands have talents that add something special to our projects.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@cocoandflora6542]

Your blue dress is lovely and looks so perfect for hot weather, and I love the additions you made to the Queens cami❤❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@KnittingThrough]

I totally know what you mean! Anything that can't go over my head with my glasses on, does not survive in my closet for very long. I usually try to make it work for a few weeks and then gift to someone I know who doesn't wear glasses regularly. :)

[@FennelFiber]

Every time I watch your videos I’m inspired to make so much more! Your color choices are always so delightful. Thanks for a cozy hang 💛

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much friend!! Happy Friday!!!

[@andreaderosier1461]

I’m not a sewer but I was enchanted with your description related to making the gingham dress. It looks perfect on you. Way to go!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Oh thank you so much 😊

[@gailfirenze4760]

Hi Stephanie, you’re having hot weather and we are in the vmiddle of winter. Love all your makes. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Gail! Stay cozy!

[@LottaSocks]

SUMMER COLORS… this whole episode screams Summer! Flowers, dress, tops, socks and on… I must get my gear together for the Tolsta tank/vest in summer colors! Remarkable pattern variations + different yarn weights, Rebecca is phenomenal! Currently making crochet baskets using my never-ending acrylic bits & bobs… well, more like bins & bags!! heh heh (7 large baskets, oh my!!) Thanks for a fun time! One more hat to finish & I’m off to make some tanks/camisoles or tees for summer (thanks for reminding me to make a few shortie socks… I’m so used to knitting round&round, I forget to stop & make the heel…hah!)

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Yes, SUMMER VIBES in full blast!!! haha. Thanks for sharing what you're working on and what's up next!!!

[@noelleparris9451]

Ha! I also put clothes on over my head while I have my glasses on 😊 Your sewing is beautiful. Every time I see what you and Kaci (Young Folk Knits) make it makes me want to start sewing. Your color sense is glorious. I have several Aimee Sher patterns and the yarn for them that I cannot wait to make (but I have a number of gift WIPs that take precedence unfortunately). Thanks for sharing such lovely work!!!

[@raechellconn8857]

Your blue dress and v neck cardigan are absolutely beautiful! Well done. 👍 😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@stacya3751]

Can't wait to see your Seaglass Cardi! You put together the best colors.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks so much Stacy!!! I love the Autumn Rainbow Rainy Day vibes I'm getting from the color palette I pulled together. Not sure if I'll cast on in July or August, want to make sure I watch all the videos that come with the pattern first so I have an idea of what I'm doing with the new-to-me techniques! I'm intrigued!!

[@judithhirschhorn7249]

As a longtime wearer of glasses, yes I have gotten stuck more times than I would like you to admit!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Right?!? You get it 😂

[@judithhirschhorn7249]

@@EdibleThoughtsMakesYou would think I would have learned by now! Great episode!!

[@deborahplank1120]

I love Good Wool by Purl Soho too. It knits up so well every time.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Yes!!! So good 😊

[@robyn3349]

❤. Linen gingham, yummy! Husband made buttons! 🎉

[@professorpurl]

I can relate to hot coffee to lukewarm coffee to iced coffee! Teacher Nicole was always drinking cold coffee and so is Summer Nicole. What a fabulous episode again! I love hearing about your garden, sewing, and knitting! you are quite the modern renaissance woman!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Nicole!!! ☀️ Fun to see what you’ve been up to this summer via IG and KZbin!!

[@Cstarsmoon]

cardigan is pretty and the buttons look great! Your cute dress encourages me to get out my fabric and independent designer pattern and start sewing.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! 🥳

[@vivianpowell1732]

For what I'm now working on, it's my third stranded colorwork hat, this one in the Flying Geese Hat pattern. I'm using Knitting Yarn, a DK weight merino wool from Purl Soho, in the colors New Leaf Green and Purple Prune. Knitting Yarn comes already put up in a skein, so no winding ... Yay! Took me 20 years to try stranded colorwork, and I'm really enjoying it.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Awesome! I love Knitting Yarn. Glad to hear the colorwork process is enjoyable for you!

[@vivianpowell1732]

​@@EdibleThoughtsMakesIf the DK weight yarn works out all right using a worsted weight hat pattern + adding one repeat, then I'm thinking of ordering a stash of Knitting Yarn to use just for hats. I'll wait for a sale.

[@FirnMamaMakes]

What a fun catch-up! ❤ I'm knitting on a Classic Ribbed Hat while you chat and it's Cajun night for family dinner so I've got red beans and rice, maque choux, cheese potato puffs, and sweet potato casserole going today. 😃

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

As always, so good to "see you" here!! THAT SOUNDS SO MOUTH WATERING!!!!!! I've got a Blueberry Crumble in the oven because Smitten Kitchen posted her pic of them today so I had to make it (and I had all the ingredients on hand so I had to!!).

[@FirnMamaMakes]

@EdibleThoughtsMakes 💯it was clearly a sign. I love when the universe tells you to treat yourself! 😄

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

@FirnMamaMakes 💙💙💙

[@anneliesekonopka3115]

🧶❤️😍👍Thank you for Podcast !

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much for joining me in this creative space!

[@therapybycraft]

Stephanie, I love hearing about your thought process in modifying your garments so that it is functional and comfortable for you!! you are so thoughtful and articulate and omgosh how lucky are we that we get to learn from your process. 🤩 My only regret is that I don't live somewhere local to you so I can harass you for knitting and hot-turned-iced coffee dates. (P.S. those three colors will be absolutely gorgeous as socks. 😱💕)

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Eunice!!!! Um, that sounds DELIGHTFUL. One day. One day maybe we'll have the wonderful experience of meeting in person. You never know!!!! Take care friend!

[@jamiejames5465]

I just love your purple cardigan…especially over the blue checked dress. So nice!😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@theknittingpt]

You have me thinking about adding long sleeves to my Building Blocks vest....... always love catching up with you, my friend!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Or knit another one 😆

[@holliegiampietro7030]

Always ❤ur knits and sewing TU for sharing ❤❤❤

[@jayshreeshah6245]

Beautiful projects!! WOW such a lot of different variety. so neat knitting and stitching

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@vivianpowell1732]

Your Building Blocks Cardi is lovely, such a beautiful fit . The buttons your husband made are perfect for the sweater. On my screen the Hedgerow yarn looks more like sweet potato than fuchsia, but since I have hanks of Hedgerow Fuchsia Rose in my stash, I can visualize the actual color.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks Vivian! Oh dear, it doesn't look orange at all on my screen. Though different screens have different color correction is all I can think of???

[@vivianpowell1732]

The color difference is because of my screen, which has been showing all reds as being more orange than they actually are. That having been said, since that red-orange color looks great with that cardigan and buttons, maybe you could make another one in Hedgerow Persimmon Red!

[@loispatrick2594]

I absolutely love all your makes in this episode. The yarn and pattern pairings are great! The colours you have used are definitely in my wheelhouse. 💜

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@kymdelmar9304]

Your teaser at the end about the Seaglass cardigan definitely has me interested. I thought about knitting that pattern, but I’m happy to get your thoughts and feedback before tackling it. I loved seeing your projects, your bags, and your husbands buttons!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I'm glad there are videos and lots of explanations included in the pattern - I look forward to thoroughly looking through them all before starting!! I'll for sure swatch to get a feel for the technique. Fun to learn something new that isn't too daunting!!! Thank you so much for spending some time with me Kym!!

[@LizN1966]

LOVE your dress! I usually lightly iron washed linen after washing the fabric and before sewing it, but it gets all nice and crinkly again after. Sweetwater is one of my favorite Purl Soho yarns, what a great choice for Aimee's tee!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! Appreciate your insight on washed linen fabric. I'm so pleased with how Aimee's tee turned out - I was a little nervous at first because of the shallower yoke depth that had a closer fit on others but then when I read that the yoke depth could be easily adjusted (wasn't sure because of the lace detail part), and that I would have a different row gauge that worked in my favor, I decided to give it a go!

[@LizN1966]

@@EdibleThoughtsMakes The tee is in my to-knit list. Hopefully, I'll get to it before summer's over. The yoke being easily adjustable is what drew me to it to begin with.

[@geenatui]

Hi Stephanie, is good to see you back!! I am knitting the Joni Top by Moonstruck Knits in Lindy Chain. I can't wait to finish it because I want to wear it so much it is stinking hot in NYC almost 100° and with a very high humidity. On the last two months my teenage girls decided they really like Matcha "everything" latte/ ice tea/ cookies/ice cream and I am in a hunt for a Matcha muffins that I can add chocolate chips...😋 stay away of the mosquitos

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

The Joni Top is so elegant!!! UGH. I hear the East coast is in a heat wave. Hoping you're finding ways to be cooler!!! Oh how fun to Match everything!! THE MOSQUITOS ALWAYS FIND MEEEEEEEEE 😫 🦟

[@ChristieArcher]

Your gingham dress looks so lovely for the summer months. On the washed linen you wondered about ironing before cutting. The best rule of thumb for any fabric is to wash/dry/iron it as you would the finished garment. That way you get the most accurate fit. Obviously, if there are wrinkles that would hinder the cutting/sewing process gently press those out if you don’t intend to iron the finished garment. HTH. 😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! I always wash/dry/iron fabric before sewing. This particular fabric was just extra crinkly to begin with and after wash/dry/iron.

[@ChynnaBlue1]

Those buttons! So cool! I finished my Summer Saunter Tee and opted to duplicate the neckline details on the sleeves and bottom hem. I use a contrasting color for all my edging. Super fun. :)

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! OH YAY!!!! So exciting! What was your main color and contrasting color??

[@ChynnaBlue1]

@@EdibleThoughtsMakes I used turquoise as my main color and purple as the contrast.

[@SomewhenDesigns]

I also get my glasses caught on my clothes! Have to put them on in the morning to make coffee etc and then by the time I'm dressing for work I forget they're already on my face 😅I was spinning as I watched this episode, but you've inspired me to make some tank tops with some of the MANY skeins of beautiful handdyed sock yarn I own, so I am scheming up some plans for those once I finish my current knits.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Glad I’m not the only one 😂 🤓. I feel like tank tops and cardigans go well together and I want to add more of both to my ever-growing knitwear collection! Take care friend!

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Hello 😊 lovely to catch up with you again! You have knit so many beautiful summer tops 🤩 I am knitting on the Tolsta long sleeve with stripes on the body and sleeves I have seen you knit stripes on many of your garments and I got inspired.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!!! What colors are you knitting with for your Tolsta?? So exciting! Love stripes.

[@sylviafikiert4825]

@@EdibleThoughtsMakes I am doing green and burgundy Tolsta.

[@24567423ify]

I love your projects, especially the purples. I just finished my first Tolsta tank vest (in purple) and I love it so much. There will definitely be more. I especially love that the armholes aren’t too low.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!!! Yay for purple! YES, the armhole depth and the overall coverage in that area around the armpit front/back is great on the Tolsta Tank.

[@Anji2866]

Stephanie it is astonishing how much you get through! You accomplish so many wonderful things projects along with gardening, sewing, baking! Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Best wishes from Pune, India

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@safiyab4767]

I LOVE all your projects and the colors of the yarns! Thank you for sharing them with us. I do have the same problem with my glasses sometimes when I put something over my head, but I don’t usually take them off. I also garden and bake … I have just started making sour dough bread and my first one actually turned out really good 😊

[@renatagulljord6067]

Love all your prodjekts. I knit on Garden cardigan.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! Thanks for sharing 🌷

[@quiltingcarole6411]

I love your color sense, and I’m particularly interested in your sock knitting, primarily because I doubt I will ever knit a garment, but I’m doing socks! I’m finishing my first complete pair, and I’m so excited. I just can’t get enough sock knitting. Your flowers look beautiful, both inside and out. Thank you for sharing your world with us!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! Sock knitting is so portable and so much fun. Thank you for spending some time with me!

[@ChristieArcher]

Your pinafore dress turned out great! I’m a huge fan of Robert Kaufman Essex fabrics. I’ve used it for so many projects. It’s just quality fabric that is timeless. ❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Kaufman Essex is a favorite here!

[@carolinelaplante5857]

Beautiful projects❤ Love your channel. Heat index in my area of Florida is 103 degrees . It feels like you are melting if you go outside 🥵

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much. YIKES! That's hot. Hope you're finding ways to stay cool!!

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Hello!

[@ll29123]

Lovely spending time with you as always! You have beautiful pinks and purples in your knitted wardrobe 🩷🩷 I just picked up Fleur dress by Fabric Godmother so I’m excited to make it 🩵🩵

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much for joining me in this creative space!! OoOooo the Fleur Dress looks fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing your next creative endeavor with us!

[@roxannetarjan1411]

Thanks for another great episode! Lots of inspiration. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much 😊

[@laetitias2312]

So inspiring like always!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you ☺️

[@deekay1641]

This was a great episode, thank you. I loved your dress, it looks so cute on you, very comfy and cool looking. The pinafore was really lovely. These dresses look so comfortable. Do you feel a slip of some kind is needed underneath? The knitting was so inspiring I just bought the Tolsta Tank and I'm searching for yarn to get started. I also have the Queens Cami in my, to be knit this summer list, yours is gorgeous. I also have been held captive several times by a sweater when I didn't remove my glasses😐 Thank you again for sharing so much joy and inspiration.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!! I don't think the fabric is see-through so no slip necessary. Super excited for your future Tolsta Tank(s)!!!

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Your work is gorgeous - always love seeing your color choices, they are stunning.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@theholisticinitiative]

Your colors !!!! That farmer’s daughter fiber combo is stunning

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! FDF colors are so good!!

[@halima_things]

Thank you for sharing your lovely projects as always, and hope you're continuing to have a lovely summer! I can definitely relate to getting my clothing stuck on my glasses - even after wearing glasses for almost 3 decades, I still do things like get them stuck when pulling on a shirt, or accidentally flinging them off when pulling off a shirt 😅

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!! Right??? I’ve been wearing glasses since 2nd grade. I think what it is, is that once I put them on in the morning, they don’t come off until I go to sleep. So essentially they’re part of my face during the day and I just forget they’re there 😂 😅 🤓.

[@halima_things]

@EdibleThoughtsMakes exactly!! I started wearing glasses in first grade and think about them the same way - they're just part of my face until I do something silly like knock them off when pulling off a sweater 😂

[@katherinedugas3975]

First time watching and such a lovely episode! So much I could type but I’ll try not to go very long; I’ve been making progress keepers in the same way from Michael’s, the most recent are cicada wings in honour of the emergence this year. I’m finishing up a colourwork sweater and debating my next caston as well as taking part in Tour de Fleece.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Welcome! Thank you for joining me in this creative space. Thank you for adding to the conversation!💖

[@gracielashumate8639]

Hi Edible I miss your videos when can I see your videos 😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Appreciate your support! I produce videos when I feel like it and when I am able to - currently during Summer it isn’t a high on the to-do list.

[@ChristieArcher]

Tip on knitting flat for better gauge: Most people have a looser purl gauge so when knitting the purl side go down 1 needle size from your knit side. Try a swatch and see if it improves the evenness.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I don’t have a looser gauge purling is what I was saying. The uneven tension is apparent randomly, not just on purl rows.

[@elenabeyers2088]

I, too, have gotten stuck in clothing with glasses. Very annoying to me.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Right?!?! I just need to take the 2 seconds to remove my glasses but .... I don't and then I get stuck lol

[@alovelyyarn]

Just have to pause to say yes to getting stuck in my clothing because I'm too lazy to take off my glasses!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Maybe for those who wear glasses all the time (versus those who wear them occasionally), the glasses are part of our face and not something taken off and put on multiple times (like they go on in the morning and stay there until I go to bed). So it's easy to "forget" to take them off?? lol

[@alovelyyarn]

@@EdibleThoughtsMakes Good point!

[@noelleparris9451]

P.S. Stephanie, aren't you in the vicinity of the Twin Cities? I will be visiting my son there soon and would love to check out some local yarn shops. Do you have any recommendations?

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Awesome!! The Yarnery (has been around since 1972!), yarnery.com/ Dandelion Fiber Co (more southwest Minneapolis, recently opened!), dandelionfiberco.com/ Knit & Bolt (northeast Minneapolis, has fabric too!), knitandbolt.com/

[@noelleparris9451]

@@EdibleThoughtsMakes thank you so much for the shop recommendations! I'll let my son know so he can figure out the best route for a yarn crawl 🤗