KNITTING & QUILTING | Emotional Support Chicken™, New Studio Setup, Quilts and more!

[@Voolenvine]

Hi All, the Don't Look Up Pullover has been spoken for and on its way to a new home. Thanks so much to those who were interested in finishing it!! 🤗💖

[@_KarenS]

Blimey, that was quick work!

[@annmariebusu9924]

Glad it didn't go to waste. I was invested in seeing it finished 😂

[@KellyPole]

I hope who ever 'won' this will eventually share with you a photo of it complete and you can share it with us. I would love to see the finished item. Such lovely work, it is a real shame it was too oversized on you Kristin. But glad it quickly found a grateful home.

[@alekfelis]

I just was on my way to suggest as an idea to shrink it at a washing machine 😅

[@jonellesandel1066]

The emotional support chicken gal has a video that’s helpful to understand the pattern. Cute chicken!

[@chococat178]

I always enjoy your videos❤ I am digging your new background. It is more natural. The fact that it is less stressful for you to make videos is the biggest win 🥇

[@MJay77-u9z]

Love your new set up. Beautiful quilts!! Great to see you.

[@Selena9999]

Siouxsie! It is getting harder and harder to find like minded people these days. 💜 🖤

[@jenlikestoknit]

Hi Kristin, we watch for you and your projects, don't stress out about the filming details ❤

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, thanks so much, Jenn.💖 The film school nerd in me holds me to high standards, but I'm learning to let loose these days! 😂

[@christinemccoy5237]

That chicken is the best one I have seen yet, it is perfect! Love the purple, I completely agree with the not loving the red. Can you share the yarn you used for the marled ? The speckled hen is the chicest of all hens IMO.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Christine! The marled yarn is by Loops & Threads Impeccable from Michaels in the very unique colorway name, "35002" 😉

[@magsohara7908]

Love the new set up Kristin. As you say very “freeing”. Love watching Kate at The Last Homely House. I made her project bag from little squares (she made it from scraps) and then hand quilted and sewed it into a little pouch with a wrap tie. Don’t think I could make a quilt as big as your fabulous one. I’m just a “small project” maker 😂😂😂. Thanks for sharing. 🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Mags! Kate has the best beginner-friendly projects, especially when it comes to quilting. I'll have to check it out since I've wanted to try hand quilting. Seems like a great little project for getting my feet wet 😊

[@wendysullivan5511]

So glad you decided to pass that DLU sweater on rather than tossing it - definitely a work of art, regardless of the fit on you =). And thanks for adding your Rav group to the Epic MAL. Love your ESC and that snake quilt! Glad you like your new recording spot, too - you look much more relaxed there.

[@carolinelaplante5857]

I love the new setup. I always enjoying seeing craft rooms ❤

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Caroline! 😄

[@angelabailey6533]

I’m Knitting a chicken too. It’s designed by one of my local yarn shop owners. I have two shops I hang out at since I moved here and that’s one. The designer is so sweet and such a fun person. Such an inviting shop. Both knitting tree LA and wollhaus are gems here in the Los Angeles area. Very different styles but both so good.

[@Voolenvine]

That's wonderful, Angela! Finding an LYS you vibe with is important and so great that they're so close to where you live. I'd love to check them out the next time I'm in LA.

[@angelabailey6533]

@@Voolenvine yes you should check out both Williams and knitting tree la. Both amazing in their own way. I’ve been to one other but it was not my fave.

[@drea3556]

The emotional support Chicken is soo cute ☺️. Totally love it. The Quilt is so lovely 😊 you are a master. Love the Don’t look up sweater but I get it. I would feel like you and probably not finish it too. I had one like this and wound up slowly frogging it and still didn’t use the yarn so I get it. Hopefully will do it proud and finish it up. Love the shawl the colors definitely are lovely. Good to always see you and enjoy your content.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Andrea! Oh dear ... the sloooooow frog. 😬 You know it's over when you can't even "ribbit" off like a band-aid🙃 🫳🎤

[@debrawortman1712]

The new set-up is perfect! You look so relaxed and free to move around.

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, thanks, Debra! 💞

[@folkartjane]

Love your quilts!! Great mementos for the eclipse! Can’t wait to see your shawl finished. Blessings

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you and YES! I totally forgot to mention that I coincidentally finished the Moon quilt just in time for the Eclipse. That was the "Funny Story..." I never ended up telling 😂

[@folkartjane]

lol ! Even the wonky stars! You are an inspiration!

[@klaskelangford8324]

Love the new set up: gives a really comfortable and free vibe! Your quilts are absolutely stunning!

[@LeeKnits]

I personally love the new setup - it allows you space to move around and show projects more freely. Feels more relaxed.

[@iamnoraling]

Of course I absolutely don’t mind a good copy cat action, I do feel honoured. 🖤 I love your version so much, Kristin. And one day I will copy cat your moon phases quilt 🌒🌕🌘 🙌🏻

[@Voolenvine]

Aww thanks, Nora! And yes, Doooo iiiit! 😄 🖤🌙✨

[@brigitteligons-reed6167]

The new set-up is bringing you joy so I love it! Taylor with Wools Needles Hands inspired my chicken named Cleo-Peck-tra. You inspired me to learn how to quilt too. The Nora Ling channel is in a foreign language 😮...what a surprise😂

[@Voolenvine]

Cleo-Peck-tra!!!! I love that name so much!!! 😆🙌

[@thekindles1183]

The set-up looks great!!! Love it, Kristin!

[@stadknit]

I love your new filming setup! 👌🏻 We get to see more of your beautiful craft room and you can move about the room and show us things. It seems very professional! 😃💯

[@_KarenS]

Welcome back! I love the new set-up, it gives a whole different energy - the fact you can stand up and still be in shot is a big bonus!

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Karen! Gotta give it to the wide-angle camera lens! 😄

[@joycecolbourne904]

Love your new room. You have inspired me to start quilting.

[@Voolenvine]

YESSSS!! I hope you enjoy it, Joyce! 🤗

[@lesliesgarden6798]

Love your new set-up! The relaxed vibe is nice and it seems easier for you to grab whatever you’re talking about. Chalk up another thumb’s up for your new approach! ✨✨✨ 27:43

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Leslie! I totally agree 😄

[@birgittejun8648]

Do like your new set UP….more lovely and casual❤

[@annettechaney2594]

I like your new setup. It seems more relaxed. Happy Quilting!

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Annette. It definitely is!

[@Liz.Green789]

Your moon quilt is beautiful. I'm glad you gave yourself permission to not finish the sweater. Choice in art is extremely important and totally up to the artist. You are an artist. Keep making. I'm enjoying your work.

[@jatraveler1277]

New setup is lovely. Love your energy.

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@mariatorres3171]

Great episode, love the new setup ❤

[@nokesbob2256]

Before your Emotional Support Chicken I had no desire to make one. But of course you made yours with different colors and they are so perfect. that black and purple together. Your Chick is just the cutest chick! Maybe I'll think about it now.

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, thanks so much! 🖤🐔💜

[@christinepurvis6674]

I really like the new setup. You seem to be having a lot more fun with the podcast after your break.

[@DynamiteTrujillo]

Yay! I loved the video. It's been so long since I've watched. Your chicken helped inspire my crafting mojo to return - it's come back full force as crochet mojo tho. (And there IS a crochet chicken...) And now I want to record again too, LOL. Miss you and love your face! Also snake fabric is my everything. x o

[@Voolenvine]

Tommi!!! Ahh, I've missed ✨YOU ✨and your videos. 💖 I'm so happy your crafty mojo is making a comeback - in whatever form. Pssst! I still have the Moth Lady / Moonphase card you sent me years ago. Can you spy it framed in the background?? 😉

[@karenjordan1822]

Love your new setup! And your quilts are amazing 💜

[@MikiCrespo]

Amazing quilts, like the new set💙

[@shllybkwrm]

We can't hear the outside noise so don't worry about it! It's nice to have a new setup to change things up, although visually I prefer a closer background with less empty space to distract the eye

[@urbanjunglegt]

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[@tinakercher8768]

Another great episode!

[@mounthoodsts]

I love the personal vibe of the new set up! Good job! Your wonky stars quilt top is lovely. Ever since watching Kate's tutorial I've wanted to start mine. However, I got sidetracked by starting my first scrappy quilt using paper piecing and I'm obsessed! Too many quilts on the brain and too little time 😂 Good to see you back Kristen!

[@Voolenvine]

The struggle is real! 😅 I know the feeling. EPP, is hard to beat, though!

[@AMG-qn6jx]

New setup really nice

[@debbiebaker8243]

Hi Kristin, glad to see you.

[@Voolenvine]

I'm so glad you're here, Debbie! 🤗

[@coralieofjumpwithnofear]

I’m planning to knit my own Emotional Support Chicken soon, and as a beginner knitter, I’d love to see your notes on it. I’ve looked up your name in Ravelry and found your designer listings, but when I searched for you under the projects for the chicken, you didn’t come up. Is there another way to find your notes on it? I looked in the description here but didn’t see a link.

[@diannecarter1754]

I go blame/give props to Taylor for my desire to cast on a chicken 😂

[@kathosim501]

I’m thinking I may knit a chicken on my Alaska cruise this summer. It’s with my husband’s family who drive me kind of batty so I’ll need the support.

[@Voolenvine]

Oh wow! An Alaska cruise sounds fun - I imagine the scenery will be beautiful! But yes, an ESC will help take the edge off batty scenarios for sure! 😂🤪

[@nanabella007]

You know, that pattern from your don't look up pullover looks very much like the Celeste Pullover from Petite Knit... just different colors of course... just in case you wanted to maybe redo it with an established pattern. Cause I do think your color combo is super unique and would suit you well.

[@Voolenvine]

Ooh, thanks for letting me know. I will check it out!

[@champagneknits9333]

Love the quilts! Do you ever hand quilt?

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you! I've been wanting to give hand-quilting a try. Hopefully soon!

[@meenashah1405]

We miss you ❤

[@AFrolicsomeMind]

Hi Kristin! Why is there a TM by “Emotional Support Chicken”? Thanks, just really curious!

[@Voolenvine]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think the "™" is supposed to be tongue-in-cheek - that this is THE official Emotional Support Chicken pattern for your emotional support needs. 😆 At least that's how I see it. 🤷🏻‍♀

[@conniepagel6813]

Can you tell me how many yards are on the yarn base thats in your update for tomorrow. I could not find it on your site. Thanks

[@Voolenvine]

Hi Connie! It's 438yds, 100g fingering - Sorry about that. It's not a regular yarn base and completely forgot to add that info to the newsletter. 🤦🏻‍♀

[@RoseLafreniere]

Your channel is beautiful. But when do you sleep? Between running a business and all your creative endeavors.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much Rose. OK - I can't keep it a secret any longer. I'm really a vampire. I don't sleep. 🧛🏻‍♀🙃 I'm not sure how I get so much done, but I think it helps that I'm such a homebody 😂

[@emilyelizabethreads7107]

Random aside having nothing to do with anything: Do you like Taylor Swift? I don't know what it is about you but you remind me of her! The way you talk or move or something!

[@Voolenvine]

Why yes! YES I DO. 😂 Maybe that's a sign I need to take a break from her music? Either way .... thanks, Emily! 😄I'll take that as a compliment 😘💞

[@gisellejoseph2936]

Your chicken is so you 😅

[@Voolenvine]

Why, thank you! 😋🖤

[@GoogleAccount0]

Although it is interesting to see the room, the old background was better for us because it was cosy and limited. Now it is too busy and takes attention from you presenting.