I'm Taking a [Short] Break

[@Forest4877]

I love that you are doing this. Let’s normalize taking breaks before we are burnt out.

[@roxiewright2967]

YES!! Keyword being *BEFORE* 🖤🖤 👏

[@tkonst3709]

Yeah, because after is not helping as much

[@riverfortune1990]

I'm so glad to see a KZbinr preemptively fighting against burnout. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. I hope you start a trend!

[@AmandaBrooks-j8i]

I love the saving lives vs. ice cream metaphor. And beyond it just being sad if no one made ice cream, that mental boost of an ice cream now and then could be what keeps the life saver going in their job - we all work together to make our world work.

[@joelledurben3799]

"I have found it is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk, that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love." - Gandalf

[@dc2london]

I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoy your videos (both channels). I "stream" them as background when I'm working because you're calming; then I watch them when I'm not working so I can watch and learn. You've got a great presentation style - relatable, funny. Thanks for sharing you with us. See you in 2025!

[@gwirithil1]

Thank you for making ice cream. It DOES help. You're giving people the treat they need, a place to recover, before they stand up and go back into the fray. You're amazing, and THANK YOU for taking a break so you can keep making ice cream.

[@CantinhodasInspirações]

Absolutely inspiring!! Thanks for making ice-cream. I live in Israel and finding your channel saved my mental health this year. I'm from Brazil and I have never experienced war or conflicts before. It was a year of many struggles and I found myself being inspired by your channel, your story telling and your attitude in general. Thank you so much for all the ice cream, see you soon ❤

[@tabithagant9371]

For the larger projects, what do you think of parts? Like part 1-7 over seven weeks. (Or whatever number of parts) Cosplay, oil painting, and other projects are not normally done in one week. And as a bonus or post #8, post all the parts in-one.

[@cassandraletton]

Charlie addressed this in a video on her 2nd channel, about the mental need to finish a project in one video & not doing them in parts.

[@danielalaatz57]

I completely understand that. But still it would be cool, especially with projects that take longer. Giving us a chance to appreciate the time it takes if we only get to see one weeks process every week. Maybe some projects that feels more natural to split because it's done in parts anyway. But in the end this is meant to make it easier and if it does the opposite it's not worth it.

[@tabithagant9371]

Breaks are healthy and you can reenergize creativity, problem solving, and while you are on breaks you can do anything and not worry about deadlines. Enjoy your time off and we'll be here when you post again. ❤

[@suzisaintjames]

There's a free gardening resource in every county, called the County Extension. Farmers use it. They test soil for nutrients, have master gardeners who give free advice. (I've been consulting with an entomologist from University of Arizona about harvester ants on my property. She loves our emails because I want to keep the ants.) They'll tell you what plants grow well in your area, when to plant and other growing info like diseases and cures. I cured my mulberry tree of black soot disease. Hiring a landscaper to do the work is great, but doing it yourself is so much more satisfying. It's the difference between buying a garment off the rack and making it yourself. 💕🌞🌵😷

[@Renessa47]

Have some lovely and relaxing-productive time away! An idea for mixing travel, learning, and gardening in a way that also doesn't put out a bat signal for weirdos at your house: organizations like Native Seeds/SEARCH and Seed Savers Exchange do workshops/intensives at their nurseries on various topics for home gardeners to learn about native and heirloom varieties as well as just gardening in general. Finding an organization you really like with a workshop you're interested in could be a sweet deal for learning how to maintain and expand the garden after the landscapers get you started.

[@stefflcus]

Before I go further--and I absolutely will*--THANK YOU for researching sponsors before signing on. Noticed and appreciated, even before you made it explicit, but thank you and also thanks for saying it out loud. Lead by example or something. :D And now that I've seen more, yes, the fact that you do that (and so many other things) is a reason your ice cream is one of the best brands that I keep coming back to and is the most soothing and uplifting. It can be subtle and easily escape notice, but along with all the other thinnnnnngs, it feels like at least having this ice cream every week isn't contributing to stuff that is the reason I require ice cream breaks in the first place. I... I may be stretching the metaphor a bit too far. REGARDLESS. I will continue to have ice cream while the shop is on hiatus by going back to some of my favorite flavors that are... that I've kept... that KZbin has... ah, kept in the freezer for me? To go back and enjoy? Uh. Haha. Damn, sorry. I broke your metaphor. Maybe if I just kinda set it here carefully on the couch and back away slowly it will get better on its own? Good for you for taking a break(ish), too. Huzzah! Pleasant chicken dreams to you. *you were warned

[@danielletdg8423]

I plan on going back to retry the various flavors (past videos) myself. And I don't think you killed the metaphor enough for it to be a ticking time bomb, so I think your safe 😊❤

[@cassandraletton]

I concur

[@suzisaintjames]

Re: gardening. Start slow. Start with just the plants that you know. Then learn a new plant every year. (Not a whole garden's worth, but expand as you go, instead of plowing an acre the first year). Set up automated watering system. (So that if you miss a week, there's still plants there when you get back.) Gardening is certainly doable if you do as you go. It's like wardrobe. Add one dress at a time, instead of hiring a fashion designer. 💕🌞🌵😷

[@helenm1085]

Omg yeah the idea of starting a whole garden at once is intense!! I wish I'd started my natives (low maintenance) earlier so that they could be much better established by now! But I'm glad I started small with fruit and veg and herbs

[@trsheep4528]

I love when youtubers establish healthy breaks, it reminds me to take my own break from some stuff I hope you enjoy your break and find yourself rejuvenated!

[@simplyannadee]

Have a great month off! Thanks for your videos!

[@dyerswoad7088]

Warmest hugs to you too. And thank you for making icecream! 🥰

[@NatalieCrafts]

I really appreciate you keeping your channel as "ice cream". I honestly stopped using Instagram because even the people I followed for crafting content were making stuff about heavy stuff and not... crafting. I was trying to escape it all and Instagram wouldn't let me. So thank you for providing an escape for those of us who need one sometimes.

[@kimberlygarrett5385]

I love your list. I screenshotted it for reference for my 2025. My husband is on hospice and I have never been alone (shared a room with my sister, had a roommate before I got married). So I am excited/scared of life alone. But watching you made me less afraid/more excited. Hugs. See you in February.

[@elainelear4982]

Please give yourself time to recalibrate yourself and your life when you need to. Many, many hugs to you.

[@cheekyb71]

Sending you so, so much love. This stage of your life is incredibly difficult, but it might also be really beautiful. Enjoy the small moments, celebrate every opportunity you can, and remember most of all to be kind to yourself. I lived alone for 20 years, I recently got married, so I'm in exactly the opposite stage - how on earth do I share everything with someone? But you will get to learn how strong and creative you can be, you will spend time examining your likes and dislikes, setting up new routines and habits - but I'd suggest building in time and space to grieve, mourn, and celebrate what you have lost. I don't know you from Adam, but I am genuinely sending love all the way from New Zealand ❤ Also, I'm sure you've been inundated with unsolicited advice, and I do apologise if I've overstepped 😍

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

I’m so glad that you are taking a break. I really enjoy your videos, your outlook and how you tackle sewing challenges. Selfishly I want you to be able to continue this for years! Which means you have to take care of yourself. You need a balance that lets you go out and have fun. I know you said a full day off might be hard so what about 2 half days a week? That might be easier. I know you can’t stop thinking but you should be able to find something fun to enjoy while thinking! Have a wonderful new year. Oh and for the rest of the world I’ve taken a bit of a break from doom scrolling the news. It’s so much nicer to sit and watch one of your videos than worry about the state of Canadian politics! Or the world! I really thank you for that!

[@KohakuRyuKazes]

I’m so glad you’re taking care of yourself! Love that for you.

[@MostDelicateOne]

King Arthur Flour published “The Big Book of Bread” this year. A consumer friendly, baking enthusiast bible on all things bread. The book has glorious pictures and step by step recipes. There is also companion workshops on their website. I, too want to get better at bread this year and this is how my husband helped set me up for success. Hope this helps someone! Love your content on both channels. Thank you for “making ice cream”. See you in February.❤️

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

Sensible to set a positive example of pacing yourself. I suffer with ME (sometimes incorrectly called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and I believe everyone should be permitted and encouraged to take things gently BEFORE we become unwell. The same with convalescence. A much neglected medical treatment. You sound in need of head space. There's SO many fun things to consider! You'll be missed but for all these reasons I'm glad you're taking the break

[@helenm1085]

I'm chronically tired + foggy due to POTS, and I feel like making any kind of serious schedule is waaay out of my control, but pacing is within my control and keeps me able to attend appointments and see friends often enough to stay sane. Scheduled rest is soooo important

[@nicholetteniekerk6743]

I will miss you!! You’ve become a good virtual friend that doesn’t know me and I’ve never met but still. 🤪😂 Take the time you need and I look forward to what you share with us next year. Happy new year to you and your little family. 🤗❤

[@LLMraz]

Travel for classes is fantastic. This year I flew to Seattle for Wayne Wichern’s hat making class at Ballard Millinery. 3 hats, 3days! So fun.

[@pioneerpandemonium1439]

30 years ago (maybe even 10 years, I would have thought "content provider" was quite silly, and therefore not a "real" job. I was WRONG. 😂 You've provided lessons of things that I wasn't processing well when learning before. Some of these are becoming lost arts, and are crucial to more sustainable living. Your motivation to explore and learn is more than inspiring. Your sense of humor is entertaining. Your humble nature allows for balance. And ice cream is a long term investment for mental health. We really need to remember why we work so hard. Isn't it for "a better life"? So... ice cream... 🤗 By the way, I really like that dress pattern. 😂

[@genny7493]

Enjoy your break and have fun with what you are doing!! For the gardening,, start small.

[@tetchedistress]

Please enjoy your break. Thank You for being such a presence in my home and encouraging me to wing it. Happy New Year to you and yours. See ya in February.

[@sunshynegirl7429]

Taking a ‘mental’ break is always a great idea. I truly enjoy your videos and seeing the projects you’ve made. Working a garden is a stress reliever as well as the healthy foods. For bread, try a stand mixer that has a hook attachment that can essentially knead it for you. Or a bread maker machine.

[@Skitten24]

Your videos are always a delight to me, but that is due to how honest and down to earth you are. Taking a break is a great idea and I'm so pleased that you are putting yourself first. I look forward to seeing you when you are back and refreshed. My resolution for 2025 is to not learn 😂 I am taking a break from schooling and focusing on enjoying life outside of deadlines

[@juliathelittle7007]

Good for you. I enjoy your creative process more when you are enjoying it but most importantly you are important. Merry Christmas and happy new years!

[@amberhallson3563]

Thank you for all your hard work and sharing a large part of your life experiences with us. Take as long as you need. ❤ looking forward to when ice cream is back on the menu again. I hope you, Matt and Link have a wonderful new year and a great 2025!

[@BlackCat11896]

When I saw the title of the video my first reaction was "oh my god oh no!" because of how much I rely on your videos for a sense of belonging. You are the only KZbinr I watch, after many years and channels, that I relate to, and is comfortable being who they are. I turn to your videos when I want creativity, off topic tangents, lots of side stories, many mistakes and humor over them, and just about everything else that you do. In a way, you've become a friend to me, and I am literally only just realizing this as I am writing this comment. I really appreciate all that you do for your community, and as "silly" as it might seem/feel/be implied by others, what you do is just as important as any other job (it just impacts other people and in other ways). I hope you enjoy your break and get to do all the things you want to! and if you choose to share those with us, I will join every single journey!

[@Melissa_Tucci]

Yes!!! Please do other adult craft making workshops please!! You inspire me to travel to places to do what I love, make things. I'd love your take on your experience ❤❤❤ love your channel so happy I found you, have a happy January making your exciting projects 👏👍

[@suzisaintjames]

Look into "no kneading" bread recipes they're the best! I use sourdough in a bread machine because it kneads and bakes right in the machine and I don't have to run my kitchen oven. 💕🌞🌵😷

[@spottedtime]

Everyone needs to take breaks, every now and then. Don’t listen to the toxic fans because I bet that you’re going to get messages and comments about when is the next video and KZbinrs aren’t “allowed” a break from posting videos. Your more supportive fans will always understand that breaks are needed for a healthy lifestyle.

[@mandeliongardens]

Thanks for all you do, Charlie. Have a restful New Year and see you in February! ❤

[@carolynward5567]

I already started trying to get myself on a better schedule in the morning and eating healthier. Taking breaks can be good. As a teacher, my breaks are scheduled by my employer. Since you are self-employed, it's up to you to make your "employee" take a break before she gets burnt out.

[@Inlelendri]

Glad to see you looking after yourself, that's always the most important thing. We turned to distractions and escapism, to entertainment, during the pandemic in order not to tear ourselves apart from everything. This is no different. You might not save lives, but you can be saving someone's sanity or just ability to cope with another day. That's never nothing. I'm taking a break from writing for a while next year, after writing several books (unpublished, nothing there), but I'm planning on taking up ribbon embroidery, some more adventurous cooking (cooking for one has to be made into almost a quest to seem worth the bother), reducing my yarn stash and, gasp, actually picking up sewing. Inspired by you and this community here.

[@mariannerady1137]

Fabulous, please take as much time off and as often as it serves you. Love to see you doing this before you burn out. Enjoy your January!

[@sophieb.1287]

Enjoy your January and have lots of fun with everything you will discover in 2025! ❤ And I am here for the ice cream. The reality is so overwhelming that I feel like breathing when watching your videos and similar ones. They are inspiring and helping me to focus on good things. And I really like you, or the parts you show here on YT. Hugs to you! ❤ Looking forward to February 😁

[@dancing_fig]

This whole video is lovely, but especially your coda. Thank you for being you, and for being transparent about the messy bits. (And I hope that you'll share some still pics of the front garden if you're comfortable with non-identifying shots once it's finished! I love transformations like that (when I'm not in charge of watering and weeding)

[@Frutsels]

Thank you for making "ice cream" . I really needed that this November when I lost my pregnancy at 18 weeks. I'm doing relatively okay now, accepting the feelings when they come, but also not being sad all the time. Christmas was a little harder than most years though. Having a lovely dress to wear in the hospital when I was induced to deliver my deceased baby did help me a little. You inspired me last year to purchase the pattern and I have made a couple of versions of it, one being a wearable mock up turned pyjama with pockets. Having things like that support people maybe more than you know. Thank you for that. I will miss your videos in January, but will be there for them come February again. I love your second channel videos as well because they help me understand my A(u)DHD husband a little better. Your contribution to this world in your videos is valuable in its own way. What first drew me to your videos was that your body shape is very similar to mine and I had a hard time picking out what to wear/make. I stayed for your personality and your creativeness in a " I'll figure it out, even if it isn't exactly the same as the prescribed method" kind of way. I'm a little like that in my own crafting as well, which makes you very relatable. Again, thank you. Please enjoy the calmer pace for January and we'll see you again in a month!

[@cassandraletton]

This ended up long - sorry - I just wanted to pop in & say, that as a 44yr old AuDHD woman, mum & carer, of 3 Neurospicy young men, a Emotions and Metaphysical Kinesiologist (Therapist), and Literally in the throws of opening a Youth and Carers Community & Outreach center in South Australia; I find you absolutely inspirational! I can relate to the majority of the things you talk about on both channels & I have gotten SO MUCH inspiration to do many more things, that I had either forgotten about, or convinced myself that they are either not important enough or I didn't have time to do them (or the time to do them, wasn't important enough to give to them), when the truth of it all is.... I DO... If i stopped doom scrolling in my down time, or my FORCED pauses, because I have burnt myself out... That I give myself that important time, to explore my old loves for sewing, reading & cooking (because I want to, not because I HAVE to - Ie this Xmas I made Gluten Free Sourdough Pfeffernusse, Gluten Free Sourdough Ginger honey Cookies & Gluten Free Sweet Potato, Chocolate, Cranberry & Pistachio Fudgy Brownies - for my parents in law & mother in laws family - which we get to enjoy the MANY left overs of... just because I was fascinated to see what using GF flour would do, within the realms of Sourdough, - especially as I hadn't mastered my sourdough - by hand- bread yet, but I seem to be able to pull of wins, in making sourdough English muffins, pancakes etc {probably because none of these need kneading etc}. I even sat down and pulled out one of my children's VERY OLD "make yourself a soft toy" sewing kits, (I brought about 8 years earlier, as a homeschooling activity, that we NEVER did {because I again had convinced myself that I couldn't remember how to sew, therefore, I can't teach my children how to.... }) started making said kit - got board with the basic-ness of it, and decided to turn the simple little fox toy, into a sensory weighted toy, that also has the ability to be a heated up toy, for keeping warm in winter - because "WHY NOT"! .... YUP... that took 3 x longer then it should have, all completely hand sewn... however, I would go back and watch a lot of your older videos as I was sewing, or your second channel videos... and they all inspired me to want to get back into sewing my own clothes AGAIN (I used to do this as a teen, as well as make stuffed toys, plus I made costumes. When I was pregnant with each of my children, I would make from scratch their bed linens or I quilted, embroidered, x-stitched or patchworked their special blankets or cot blankets - (but remember, I can't sew - facepalm). So, LONG STORY short...... THANK YOU for being an "ice-cream maker" - (cough BS cough) AN ABSOLUTE F'**G INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN - who has reminded me, that it is IMPORTANT to do these things for our brain & mental health. (you know... the things that I should already know, being a therapist, working predominantly in the energetics and positive mental health) Enjoy your creativity & exploration of your "want to do" list - non video filming time off .... I look forward to seeing sneak peaks of these on insta if you put them up! (I am the follower - Mystical Enigma Kinesiology ) Thank you for everything you do! I DESPERATLY want to get the pattern that you have based so much on, and wearing... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the hooded ones, and I really want to make the coat you made last, WITH a hood... but I WANT to make ALL the dresses ... like you have made - that you are wearing - LOVE LOVE LOVE... so fantastic! So - THANK YOU ... thank you for your channel(s) existence, thank you for posting, thank you for being real, keeping it real & being YOU! I appreciate you! oh and Hello from the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia!

[@cassandraletton]

I'll just add... after spending 4 hours debating with myself, researching and finding the best prices... I finally committed to purchasing the patterns: M7349, M7969 & M7802!! I will definitely need to go back & learn how you made the hoods!! Especially as in my cart still is M6800 Plus about 16 other patterns lol.. Again, thank you for the inspiration.. now to wait for the patterns, get the materials, not freak out & relearn how to do buttonholes, zippers etc.. oh damn it, I'll have to ACTUALLY start using my iron.. which means I need an ironing board 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Ms.CraftsalotsLair]

Putting off projects, lol. I acquired fabric for a project in 2023. I filmed the intro that October, and then promptly got sidetracked. It has now become a 2025 project. Also, thank you for your message about not addressing current events. It was a message I definitely needed to hear. Enjoy your time "off".

[@Adrian13rams]

as a landscape designer based out of Texas, the gardening snippets would be fun! ❤❤ curious what your landscaping friends cook up 🤔🥰

[@chickadeeacres3864]

You are doing great. Absolutely take a break. I wish more KZbinrs would. I admire your discipline and motivation. Being a retired senior, an avid gardener and crafter, I’ve been tempted to start something on my channel, but I worry I’d not be able to commit to regular posts. I’d have to get a year ahead and only post once a month.

[@littlecr3atur3]

as someone with chronic pain who loves to bake bread, if you can get your hands on a stand mixer, that is going to make the kneading process so much easier. while I used to enjoy doing it by hand, it's just no longer feasible for me most days.

[@Rhaifha]

I appreciate the icecream! I hope you have a happy new year, and a good break! And please do keep some kind of hobby just for you, making everything a part of your job is a surefire way to get burned out.

[@teresas.3979]

You will be missed. Looking forward to February.

[@adriennebradywalker680]

I am a newish subscriber... just this year. However, I lost my husband just in November. It was unexpected. Also, I am, relatively young, just 39. My husband and I loved to travel, and I think about how you go in solo travels. Maybe this is something for the second channel, but it would be so amazing if you were able to share how you travel abroad solo. Tips, tricks, and how to stay safe. Anyway, your channel has been one of my safe places whilst going through my grief, so thank you.

[@Zillah82]

Enjoy the time off! That is important to NOT get the burn out. Thank you for being the happy distraction from everything on fire. Your corner of the internet is so cozy. I appreciate it. ❤

[@CraftsyPenguin]

I'm totally with you on the learning new stuff wave, I have such a list of things I'd love to try and I should make that a priority (again, after literal decade or such). Also, thank you so much for that "pos scriptum" part, that was very well said. And thank you for the ice cream.

[@Mandavee]

Youre so excellent in taking care of yourself. I'll miss your new videos for the next month, but I'm happy youre diving into new and creative things. And I have a whole second channel to watch through too!

[@techangel5]

One suggestion I have seen other sewists do; is to break longer projects up into multiple videos and wrapping up into a reveal at the end. It also gives a bit more insight into the process.

[@sabinemuckensturm5279]

My dear! Enjoy your well deserved break. 😘 And we all will be here when you come back. Have a beautiful time. :-)

[@lilysix]

I love this for you. And as an aside: my life is a burning fire of mess. You are my sanctuary and help me step OUT of that mess for a moment. Keep going please.

[@amandanelson8991]

I love your show & your humor. Thank you for being you.

[@laurasmith2173]

Enjoy your break. We all need breaks and normalizing taking breaks is a good thing.

[@ushere5791]

sometimes, in its own right, ice cream does save lives. it reminds us of the good that surrounds us, brings us joy, and helps keep us sane.

[@corneleggberry4167]

I love your mug. Thank you for taking a break. Enjoy your break.

[@cheekyb71]

🍦🍧🍨 Enjoy your time away, and i love that you have such extensive plans! I'm a "just wing it" gal who also has an equal measure of "paralysed by options".... But i did finally buy fabric and notions for a pattern I've been dying to make, so my January is making a dress and wearing it to my first wedding anniversary dinner on January 26th! After 6 years of watching sewists on KZbin, I'm finally doing it!! Yay for new beginnings

[@anieth]

My front yard is a garden. I'll be making videos of it next summer. I have 40 years as a master gardener. So interesting that we have so many of the same interests. Maybe there is a clan of us? I have three books coming out in 2025!

[@tkonst3709]

Thank you so much for the inspo for my own new year resolutions (which I do for 3 years now), because the need to rest and do the things I love is growing and I also can't ignore it forever. So thanks again for making me see things more clearly

[@Frodinea]

Love love love this! Thanks for sharing your thought process! It's so helpful.

[@constancelopez4149]

I am an indie author, which means everything you said about working for yourself and treating it like a business speaks DEEPLY to me. I love that you're giving yourself time to do the projects you want to. I think that's an incredibly important part of not burning out. I can't wait to see what you share in 2025!

[@ireneparker8253]

I think you are very wise. Keep that creative fire burning. A vacation isn't just for resting. It is also for rebooting and examining your life choices. Time to muse as you said on the other channel.

[@paulatalbot5508]

Thanks Charlie. I work and get every weekend off, all bank holidays and annual leave allowance. For you to take, or need to justify taking time off, we'll that's nuts! Please take any time you feel you want or need. I enjoy watching you as time out from my life, so why shouldn't you do the same.? Have fun, take a breath. Do something - anything - just for you. See you in February all being well. ❤

[@Galaneia3]

I just found you recently, I think via the collaboration video you did with Ash L G about turning the side split skirt into pants. I alway watch videos with captions on, and I've been meaning to say how much I enjoy the little tidbits in yours when the music is playing. I usually do my yearly assessment of my life around my birthday, but I've been doing a little reflecting for the new year this month. I'm also making lists of things I want to try in 2025 - crafting classes, recipes, coping mechanisms for my ADHD, etc. Have a nice break! (I'm off to binge your back-catalog)

[@karenmorton7812]

Big warm hugs back. Enjoy your break😊

[@katgore99]

You’re the very best🌷. Thank you for sharing

[@michelleheegaard]

25:40 big changes? lol well I am about to buy some new flooring and just send out a request for offers on what it would cost to install floor heating in my newly aquired house. And Im SO lookign forward to spring so I can start gardening, planting cherry trees and so many other great things in the garden. also 27:00 100p agree. We still need things that make us smile and laugh and feel inspired. And your videoes do that. Keep up the good work (after your well-deserved "break") and I can't wait to see you again in the new year.

[@thizizliz]

So many cool things to do in the world and I love that you're going to explore more of them! Exciting times. It's a great idea to take some time to sort out how you want to manage the channel and the directions in which you're going to take it. We're here and I for one am using you for exactly what you said - moments of calm; creating pretty things, reveling in the repetition of needles creating or embellishing fabric is meditative and calming. I watch a gardening channel of a family in the San Diego area. He's creating an entire homestead and his chicken house looks like an English Tudor home. Next Level Gardening might be worth a look if you enjoy watching other folks do the thing you're considering. So enjoy your thoughtful planning time and we'll look for you in a few weeks or so.

[@SarahPepperfur]

Taking a break does seem like a good idea since it sounds like you are working more than full time plus being able to spend time with your partner is always good to do. One of the things that I plan on doing (New Year's resolution?) will be to try to learn about embroidered temari balls. I think that it's something that I can do on my own, but if not I can always go back to the US and take a class while visiting my family in March. A deadline may be good, I have a lot of fragile what I think is 16/2 linen that I can use to make the balls themselves. Cleaning out the crafts is also a good thing! :D

[@amandag8194]

I love that you are taking a short break to recenter, reevaluate, and readjust. Everyone should do something like this. However it looks for them. Taking a reassessment and being honest about what is working and what isn't is essential to maintaining, or starting, a balance in their lives. I look forward to seeing what's in store for you and the channels in 2025. Happy New Year. ❤❤

[@bastetilicious]

For longer/bigger projects, I'd totally be here for say, a two-parter, leaving us on a cliffhanger in the middle!

[@geekoutgirl]

I will miss you, but I completely understand. Thanks for all that you do. I will see you on the second channel. Kiss the pup for me ❤

[@suzisaintjames]

Bonny Hunter and others do cruises and sewing tours in different countries around the world. You go with like minded people and see the sights, stitch whilst traveling, attend classes and have free stitching time as well. 💕🌞🌵😷

[@Benouille1988]

I love seeing my fave KZbinrs slow down because they prioritize their mental health/work load and don't want to compromise the quality of their videos... ❤ Posting every other week, or 3 weeks on/1week off doesn't sound crazy to me, you have enough content that, if we miss you during the one week you don't post, we can rewatch older videos... You do what's best for you, and we'll be here 🥰😘 enjoy January and thanks for the metaphorical ice cream 😉

[@mollywilcox5991]

Glad to see you setting healthy boundaries for yourself. As a fellow content creator, I get the "oh crud, yet another thing that's gone off the rails because 'real life' has also gone off the rails." Currently working on the content, also graduating in May for billing and coding.

[@jennymcdonell3691]

Great to see you take care of yourself so that you can maintain your channel. Love that you love to learn. Me too. Enjoy and show us your skills with bread.

[@tamarapalaniuk5412]

I really enjoy your channel as it is. I watch other channels dedicated to gardening and baking.

[@Accentline1145]

Take what time you need. I'll be here when you get back. Also your channels are totally some of my cozy chaos that helps me get through some of the harder times in life. *hugs*

[@LaLayla99]

I plan to keep working on my house that I just purchased this past summer. I'm doing at least 1 project per month. I wiil also be trying for a promotion at my work. I won't leave my company (unless something unexpected happens) but I would definitely like more $$. I do want to get back to baking, a hobby I love, but had to push aside several years ago for life stuff. I wish you, Matt, and puppy the best of new years and look forward to your content in February! 🥂

[@morgonerlenstar]

Fantastic 🎉 Enjoy your time off. I’m interesting to see what you will show us in the new year. Thank you for making ice cream 🍨 ❤❤❤❤ Big hugs and see you in February

[@annetteavery3349]

Love all the projects you do and every time you are there in one of your makes from your favourite pattern, it always reminds me to get going and use the same pattern and get inspired to make something for me. Thank you, enjoy the break and see you in 2025 ❤

[@Kristina-gz2wu]

Thank 6for curling your yarn. 😊

[@SaraS-lg2ex]

Thank you for giving your time for us, and for your metaphorical ice cream. Ice cream is fun and comforting, and everyone needs time away from the stress of the outside world for our own good. I for one am incredibly grateful that those things do not often find their way into your videos, because that makes them a safe place to come when the world is overwhelming. Not all heroes wear capes (but you could, if you made one :p). Enjoy your break, and hopefully have some ice cream of your own in January.

[@Cedardale_craft]

Great that you are taking time for yourself. I can't imagine not getting a proper break from work ever. In the UK we get mandated annual leave/vacation time and sick leave, which I don't think you get in the USA, and I would imagine even less so as a content creator. Enjoy yourself and until you get back I will watch you earlier content. ❤

[@draughtoflethe]

Regarding bread: I cannot overstate the benefits of having a stand mixer with a dough hook for kneading bread dough. It's a great kitchen tool in general if you love baking, but for bread in particular it pretty much erases the "kneading is hard because I get tired" problem completely. I know they're pricy (I was fortunate to have inherited my stand mixer), but if you don't already have one and you're in the position to pick one up, I promise you won't regret it.

[@TheMagwade]

I love your chicken mug! I love that you are taking care of yourself and your real life! I look forward to your return. ❤

[@allie9855]

Speaking as someone whose literal job involves keeping people alive, I VERY much appreciate your metaphorical ice cream. Definitely helps my mental health and my ability to do my job. 💚💚 Have a good time in January and see you when you get back!

[@carinaherrling8773]

Hej Charlie, i love your episodes. Your chattery, your humor, your ideas, your thoughts. A very very amazing package. I'm looking forward to many more episodes... after your time for yourself. Enjoy your off-time. Every second of it. See you in february 2025.🤩

[@xSmudgestickx]

You will be missed but totally understand why you would need a break.be good to yourself. I hope you and your family had a great Christmas with best wishes ,happiness health for the new year. looking forward to seeing you back when your ready :)

[@rolindareynard3513]

That sounds like a good idea! 👍❤️ have a great relaxing vaca!

[@KohakuRyuKazes]

I’m going to stash bust my yarn so I can get rid of all the one and two skeins that I bought when I was starting out, mostly for the patterns on the label. (Very effective marketing technique! Kinda wish they’d bring that back.)

[@armedvsokord]

If you have a stand mixer you can use it to knead your bread. I'm disabled and it allows me to still make the breads i love. ❤

[@leannebarnes893]

🇦🇺I'm with you Charlie. It's Summer holiday time in Australia. I have subscribed to a few youtube channels but after watching your video on how it all works, I always watch every one, I 👍and try to comment on each video. Being holidays we are going to be busy and so I've decided to try and give up social media for January. Wish me luck and I wish you a great month of doing what you want. I will miss Puppy tho.😊

[@MaryanneN_]

Enjoy your time off! We’ll see you when you get back! Happy new year! 🎉

[@michelledecandia]

Your last comments meant everything to me. I'm all here for the ice cream, long live the ice cream makers! I'm a librarian. I spend 40 hours (sometimes more) every week in a job that has become political. I just want to watch someone make something beautiful and play with her cute puppy. Have a safe and happy new year!

[@suzannewaithaka4290]

I am glad you are taking a break, its a really healthy thing to take time to assess where we are and how we want to adjust. An annual break sounds like a great idea. I do appreciate that I don't know where you stand on politics, because it means that you are focusing on your craft(s) when you do videos and keeping separation between your work and personal (as much as a youtuber can). Our political system is so polarized right now that, even when i agree with someone's politics, unless I'm specifically watching a political video, I just don't want to hear about politics or anything related to them. So, thank you for keeping your videos about sewing, embroidering, baking, etc. That is why we love you.

[@Hippiechick11]

Enjoy your time away! And Happy New Year!