Fluffy Fibers Episode 68

[@Voolenvine]

I dare say, the "Buttered Kitten" game is strong in this episode 😹😹😹 So much fluffy goodness! And thank you so much for the Sparkling Cider hat love, Isabelle. 💖 I am SO with you on the Make Nine Challenge. It was fun to compile the list, but I'm not holding myself to it. Here's to making the things that bring you joy, in the moment!

[@FluffyFibers]

That fingering+fluffy lace combination is simply blissful! Now I will always think of my Romy as my Buttered Kitten sweater 😹😹 I really know what you mean about the fun of making lists but also, letting go of the lists! :) 💖💖💖

[@bettyallam1548]

Bonjour Isabelle, to avoid mending elbows I would make patches but put them on the inside of each elbow. Also by doing so you don’t have to worry about matching the yarn. Just a tip that came to me at 3:50 a.m. jamb packed show. All lovely work . I agree, let us enjoy our knitting without pressure or competition. Cheers, 🇨🇦

[@karmakauffman7445]

The fabric you showed is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what you make with the fabric you have left. The blouse you’ve already made is lovely! I am so sorry you are having health issues. It sounds like you are working on finding ways to accommodate your body’s needs, even though it means making some changes. I’m wishing patience and courage for you as you make these changes. ❤️

[@Lisamakes]

I love finding a new-to-me podcast with knitting and sewing! I also have a sewing youtube channel, and recently added knitting. It is so fun to share. I’m glad you’re treating yourself to EYF. ❤️

[@elsieoh]

Hi, Isabelle! As always, you are a delight to watch. I would like to take the time to thank you for adding the time stamps in every episode. It's very considerate of you. More power and hope you will be more able to handle and live with your health issue. We just have to take what Life deals to us and power through and not let that defeat us. Take care!

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you for telling me the time stamps are useful! We all have such busy lives and I know we can't all watch everything in every single podcast. Thank you for your warm, uplifting words!! I wish you much joy in your making! :)

[@EweUniversity]

Hi Isabelle -- so nice to see you and your wonderful making. I love your mending endeavors and am also interested myself in darning techniques. I'm thinking about doing a video about it ...sometime. Thanks for keeping me company on this snowy winter day. I was spinning some Zwartbles fiber while watching. 🙂💙

[@FluffyFibers]

Hello, Kristine! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment. I am so glad I could keep you company while you were spinning! A darning video from you would be wonderful. :D Have a wonderful Sunday!

[@alexandramccarthy9058]

Hi Isabelle, I have just discovered your podcast and really enjoyed it. Your husband's jumper and all your makes are beautiful. You could consider sewing a contrasting patch on the elbows of your husband's jumper - maybe mid to dark brown leather or imitation leather. Looking forward to seeing your pretty blue jumper finished. Take care of yourself and don't push yourself too hard. A big hug from me! x

[@yarnderwoman-melinda1911]

What a perfect mug for podcasting! 😂 I’m so glad you are going to EYF - it will be wonderful!

[@Marjan-creative]

Bonjour Isabelle. I had some catching up to do, cause I missed some due to various reasons.... How sorry to hear you have such health issues that it isn't going to be better. It must be very difficult to accept that and it will take some time. How great therefor that you are going to EYF! What a sweet friends you have to look after you 👍🏼 The mending part of your podcast is great! It gives me a little push to actually do some mending eventhough I don't like it. Seeïng your mending work is a kind of inspirational 🙂. Wow what a lovely cast-ons you have done. The yarns and colours are so you. I wish you happy knitting and sewing (love your new blouse!). Greetings Marjan 🌷

[@angiemcdermid4845]

Delightful as usual. And comforting as I’m home with a cough and cold, but thankfully able to knit

[@FluffyFibers]

So glad I could keep you company Angie! I hope you feel better soon!

[@kathyscott3683]

Hi Isabelle, thank you again for another beautiful podcast, I was indeed able to relax and knit while watching you share your projects. I love everything you are working on. Sewing is hard for me, but I love it, I have trouble picking fabrics to match my pattern, yours always look perfect.

[@FluffyFibers]

Hello Kathy! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your kind comment. I am so glad I could keep you company whilst you had a happy moment of making. I know what you mean about how tricky it can be to find the right pattern and fabric combination - it is perhaps the most challenging aspect in sewing! Believe me, I still spend hours agonising over choices! I wish you much joy in your making. Thank you again Kathy!

[@janthestitcher3084]

Lovely to see you back. Seb's sweater would look great with elbow patches.

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you, Jane! Yes, we might go that route another time. :) Have a lovely Sunday!

[@DixieGirl9876]

It's always a pleasure to visit with you. As someone who lives with chronic health issues, I wish you all the best, with days filled with good health. My crafts have saved my sanity for sure during those not so good days, weeks. I'm in the process of "tidying up" our house and for some of the things that cannot be passed on to others I have sat down and cut off most of the buttons and zippers to use in future mending projects or even new projects. The same goes for some clothing that could be repurposed in some way. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you for your message of empathy! Where would we be without our making, eh? I too have a stash of zippers and buttons from garments that were too old to be saved - my older sister also saves buttons for me from garments she is about to throw away, which is so sweet of her. Often these are so pretty, aren't they? :) I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

[@leanna1017]

About relaxing, I think the opening of your podcasts are delightful with your clips of knitting or outdoor life set to piano music. The soothing notes instantly remove all the day's stresses so that I can sit back and enjoy your updates. Cheers!

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you so much for this feedback - it means a lot! This is exactly what I hope to achieve with these short openings. If you need another relaxing podcast about knitting (and in case you don't watch them already), I warmly recommend the Kammebornia Podcast. Their episodes are truly therapeutic.

[@crafthousemagic]

Fantastic to know you are coming to EYF Isabelle!! It will be so nice to finally meet you! x x x

[@FluffyFibers]

Oh I can't wait Ellie!!

[@deborahbecker7143]

Thank you for taking the time to record a video for us. A couple of years ago my puppy chewed a hole in my brand new sweater I just knitted. The lovely Ann Budd and her Craftsy Class “Save Our Stitches, Fixing Knitting Mistakes” came to my rescue. She has a section on repairing holes in knitwear. Check her website because she may had blogged about fixing holes there. If not, I do recommend her class.

[@FluffyFibers]

Oh, thank you so much! That is exactly what I need; thank you for the recommendation Deborah!

[@hazeluzzell]

Lovely podcast. I can perfectly understand why you wanted some comfort knitting...sending hugs x.

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you so much :)

[@saphroney]

so nice to watch another episode! as always, everything you make is stunning. so sorry to hear about you having poor health. I have MS, so I understand what you mean about the stress and fatigue-- putting undue stress on yourself would not be good for you. Take care!! will look forward to what you have going on next time.

[@FluffyFibers]

Hello Amy, and thank you so much for leaving your note! I hope you are receiving a treatment that truly helps you with your MS. Take good care and have a wonderful Sunday! Thank you again for your kindness!

[@suzannestokes8933]

Another wonderful episode Isabelle. X

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you so much, Suzanne!!

[@milacarv1]

Always wonderful to see you lovely ! I’m so very happy that you are going to EYF. I’m also planing to go unless something happens . It’s a big risk for me to go but it just something I have to do . Always so much wonderful inspiration here , thank you for all you do ❤️ Emilia xx

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you so much Emilia! I do hope we can both make it to EYF and enjoy the warm experience of being with friends. xxx

[@milacarv1]

Yes , can’t wait ❤️

[@geraldineroulemawool1171]

Superbe épisode… Pour moi aussi cette année le maitre mot sera "relaxe". Comme tu le dis si bien dans cet épisode, juste prendre plaisir et se centrer sur la joie que peut nous procurer nos loisirs créatif sans pression, juste du fun!! Profite et prend soin de toi surtout! Bises

[@FluffyFibers]

Merci mille fois Géraldine ! Je te souhaite une année 2019 vraiment pleine de douceur. Bises !

[@heathermacmillan3076]

Hello Isabelle 😊 Regarding mending the elbows of sweaters. I have seen lovely knitted seed stitch patches which are shaped like leather elbow patches. I quite like them because they match the colour and texture of the sweater fabric. Although you could knit them in a contrasting colour to make them more fun. It isn’t something I’ve tried yet but would definitely consider.

[@FluffyFibers]

Hello Heather! Thank you for your suggestion! It does sound like a really nifty idea. I'll keep it in mind!

[@pattymcreynolds2720]

Hi, Isabelle! It's lovely to see you again and see what you've been working on. That blouse is beautiful and so are the fabrics you've bought. I'm so glad you'll be able to go to EYF this year. I hope you do some filming while there so I can go to EYF vicariously. Take care and looking forward to seeing you gain soon. Patty

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you so much Patty! I'm always a bit hesitant to film at festivals (I care deeply about respecting other people's privacy) but I will do my best to film yarn and snippets of the beautiful city of Edinburgh :) You take good care too and happy making - thank you so much for your kindness.

[@littlebigknits]

It was wonderful to see you again Isabelle! It is always a pleasure. I am really sorry to hear that your health is poor. It is good that you seize the moment and do the things that bring you joy! Bon courage ma chère!

[@FluffyFibers]

Merci beaucoup ! Thank you for your warm message. Have a lovely weekend and happy making!!

[@angelikadowds3931]

I love your podcast! I'm so sorry to hear you have health problems. Stay strong and take care of yourself! X

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you so much for your kind and warm words, Angelika!!

[@TheBlueMouseKnits]

Great to see another episode Isabelle, your podcast episodes are always a treat to watch. I'm sorry to hear about your health issues, that's so tough! But, I'm glad you are not letting it keep you from doing the things you want to and going to EYF this year. I can't wait to hear about it in a podcast episode afterwards. Have a lovely week - Emily

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you so much, Emily, for your lovely and thoughful message! Have a wonderful Sunday! :)

[@LapindAlice]

ton Airelle est vraiment belle avec ce tissu!!! Comme toi j'ai craqué sur ces merveilles de Lise, j'attends de pied ferme le prochain réassort! Et j'ai commencé il y a peu le Alice de Marianne, voir le tien me motive à avancer! Merci comme toujours pour ce moment de douceur...

[@FluffyFibers]

Merci beaucoup Alice de regarder le podcast et de prendre toujours le temps de me laisser un mot, ça me fait très plaisir ! J'espère que tu as pu te faire plaisir au dernier réassort de Lise :)

[@NinjaChickens]

YAAAAAAYYYYY!!! EYF!!! It will be amazing to see you again!

[@FluffyFibers]

I can't wait to see you again Maria!!!

[@nicolepalanzi9589]

Hi. I really enjoyed the podcast.l liked the mending part, I love it working with my hands relaxes me.The blouse was wonderful,so pretty, your fabrics are so nice I would love to be able to buy French fabrics☺️ The 3third one you were not sure what to do, you could make a pair of pants with wider fabric so it would be very flows,they are great comfortable in spring and summer.I love your Title sewing area. Take good care of your self, have some time each week to pamper yourself, I have chronic pain etc... so I need to be conscious about taking care of myself. Lol 🌹

[@FluffyFibers]

Thank you so much, Nicole!

[@bazoin1]

Another lovely video full of inspiration for me. I am also searching for pattern to use this pretty drapy material I have and would love to know who makes the Clarice dress. Your blouse and jumper were lovely, you do seem to choose the right pattern for the fabric always.

[@FluffyFibers]

Hello! The dress I mentioned is Clarisse by Chez Machine Patterns. I had a very hard time with this pattern however so whilst I love the finished result, I don't feel I can wholeheartedly recommend it - a few pattern pieces were missing and the bodice was very difficult to fit. I shared my experience in episode 66 as well as on an Instagram post from a few weeks ago. Happy sewing!! :)

[@Chaoticnumbers]

I am my dad's mender and I really enjoy mending his things. (I don't find joy in mending my own things though) I have mended one coat, one bag, a camping bed, and a pair of zip up boots!

[@FluffyFibers]

That is a sure token of a great relationship with your Dad! It warms my heart! Thank you for sharing. :)

[@tambraarchibald6217]

That sweater would look great with patches on the elbows!

[@milacarv1]

I was just thinking of it 😉

[@alwayshappyfeet5278]

💕💙💜💐

[@TheZencha]

My dear one, our illness brings us to that place of not having stress, enjoying ourselves...you sound as if you had the same illness as me, but it is impossible, as there are no patients in Europe except me...or are you the new one? Anyway. hugs from Croatie, Ada