Montreal updates, fantasy books, and my first half marathon | Peaceful Craft and chat

[@MakingCassie]

Thank you for watching! What would you like me to chat about next week? Let me know!

[@morganunraveled]

would love to hear about your favorite books + series!

[@kateknitsthings]

I’d definitely join a live cozy craft chat when the weather starts to get snowier!

[@morganunraveled]

I love the cozy chatty vibes and getting to know you! Throne of Glass is one of my all time favorite series! 🤍 thank you for being open about mental health, such an important discussion! I also loved the message you had to share on prioritizing connection over everything else in content creation! this lowkey vibe is so valuable for connecting with you! whatever brings joy, those in our cozy little knit community that align with this style will be here no matter what you are putting out 🤎

[@alexhayeschapple]

What you’re doing with your channel has been super inspiring for me, I’m pretty new to KZbin and sharing what I really love about knitting and art is really why I did it because I am looking for people who genuinely connect with my work. Here’s maybe a cute idea - doing a cozy craft and chat with another maker where you ask each other questions and get to know each other like a chill podcast interview and people can watch and craft along and listen to the conversation 💕

[@jc427]

This was wonderful! I'm still working on my Calliope sweater as I listen. I love hearing about books, and I also enjoyed when you recommended your favorite skincare and haircare products one time. What are your favorite teas and coffees? Where are your favorite places to thrift, and what is your strategy for thrifting? What are your favorite yarns, and where do you get them? How do you strategically purchase fabrics? Sales? When you have a project? How do you bust or organize your stashes? I will be experimenting with new knit garments and rudimentary printmaking. It's nice to have a voice with me when I craft- either KZbin or audiobook or podcast. I've been enjoying your videos and hope you continue!

[@MakingCassie]

Oh these are fun ideas! Thank you!

[@PaulaSimoes67]

I don't know what to say 🙂😊...your podcast is really good. You are very ... very.... yourself, and that's amazing to me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You make me more aware ... of me. 🥰

[@empain_]

I’m on vacation and unwinding at the end of the day watching this video. No crafts in my hands but I’m working on a crochet top while I travel. Looking forward to hearing more about your crochet journey!

[@MakingCassie]

enjoy your vacation!

[@ShannonONeill-o2t]

I grew up in Montreal :) I'm in Ottawa now but love the Montreal updates :)

[@MakingCassie]

Ohh that's fun! Hello fellow Canadian!

[@Bean_Box_Knitting]

I think one of the first videos I came across was your video about making friends in a new city, in your 30s. It's so wonderful to find out how you have gotten on with that and it surely sounds like Montreal is a good fit for you for the loveliness of crafty/arty people, and those who you just slot in with. :) Re thoughts on future content: You are one of the folks that I watch all that you do. So whilst I devour knitting and sewing content (especially alterations or things you do to make your piece "yours"), sprinkling these check-ins, what you're excited about (books - this is new to me but I've enjoyed watching other things about books. Favourites, currently reading etc). As someone who is quite poorly and can't manage full-on conversations that much lately, this craft and chat makes for lovely company whilst I'm knitting. Even moreso because I am on the cuff of a sock, which is my least favourite bit!

[@MakingCassie]

Ohh thats such a nice full circle moment! and thank you for these suggestions!

[@cabinfeverremedy5636]

If you can run 10k already you should be fine running a half marathon in september. As you said it's a mental thing. I ran 7 marathons (very slowly, I'm not a gazelle in any way ) and the first one was the hardest mostly because it was unknown. I've started running again and I hope I can get back to running half-marathons. Half-marathons are great! It's a challenge but it doesn't take over your life like a marathon does. I hope you have a great time on your first race!❤❤❤

[@sfc-17]

Picking up and knitting a neckline. It looks like a summer tank but is really a merino sock weight under shirt. Fourth Wing was great, it had Tamora Pierce vibes for me.

[@MakingCassie]

that sounds cozy! I haven't read Tamora Pierce

[@TheBmweed]

I really enjoyed this - I liked the casual nature of it and the whole vibe. I played it in the background while at work and it felt like I had a friend talking about their weekend. I'm a big historical romance person - love me some Regency Romances! For fantasy though, Trudi Canavan does a good set of 3 called The Black Magician series. It's older (2000?ish) but I enjoyed it.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

I read a lot of Pride and Prejudice variations. Got really hooked on the 1995 BBC version when I was really sick in the hospital last winter. I read them now but am starting to move onto something else. I do read quite a few books on sewing. Other nonfiction is interesting but my reading goes around in circles.

[@chicory.yarrow]

I love reading romance and fantasy romance books. I also used to feel like I "should be" reading other types of books, but now I read whatever I fancy and don't worry about what others think. I'm glad to hear you liked Fourth Wing as I have been wanting to read it. I like your craft and chat videos and I hope you continue to make them. I enjoy hearing what you are reading/watching and general life stuff along with your crafting.

[@MakingCassie]

thats good to know, thank you!

[@itscarolinemary]

happy sunday cassie! so glad to hear you're enjoying montreal and that you're enjoying your job & have met creative friends!! that's so awesome. 🥰 your voice is chill & calming, I enjoy hearing you talk! I would love to see a montreal vlog sometime, some of your favourite shops, food, exploring the city!

[@MakingCassie]

Aww thanks Caroline!!

[@AskMrsAspen]

My craft while I listen to today’s craft and chat is spinning a wool/silk blend on my drop spindle :)

[@MakingCassie]

I've heard spinning is quite addictive so I haven't gone that path yet! But I am curious!

[@HandmadeSolace]

I was crazy into urban fantasy romance novels and have an embarassingly huge collection. One of my favorite series is the Kate Daniels books by Ilona Andrews. They also have other awesome series and short stories. Silver Shark was incredible and the first of my digital "books". Love them sooo much, maybe you might want to give some strange adventuring a try! (husband & wife writing team) Hope you had/will have a good marathon and happy making 👍🏻

[@MakingCassie]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@PreshKidd1887]

This was so lovely! I worked on a teapot cozy w. granny stitches (my fave

[@MakingCassie]

A teapot cozy is a sweet project!

[@seamswonky]

I really liked Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson (teen fantasy/romance). They’re basically the same age and it’s a stand alone (with a follow up novella). I’m going to check out Fourth Wing!

[@mollymer]

Loooove this style of video. And would also love to continue hearing about your running! I'm just getting back into it after a long break

[@MakingCassie]

Considering how much of it I'm going to have to do before the end of summer, I will absolutely be talking more about running!

[@lucyinthesky9479]

Sewing as you chat! I'd love a Sunday afternoon sew/knit/craft/whatever stream (I'm UK time though!)

[@MakingCassie]

sewing is a bit tricky because it's loud but I can try!

[@VeronicasShelf]

Try T. Kingfishers fantasy romance series starting with "Paladin's Grace" the two main characters are late 30's early 40's. Semi slow romance, very special humor. I adore them.

[@Mini_mai6129]

Really enjoyed crocheting with you whilst you gave an awesome cozy update, it’s so great to craft with you and I’m excited to see this series continue it was such a chill watch and a lovely vibe. I’d love to know if you ever have trouble with decision fatigue/overwhelm with your projects? I always am shocked when I see creators have a list of things they want to do and can somehow work methodically through them without getting sidetracked or too snowed under and unable to start anything. Wondering if you feel that way at all and if you’ve found any way to push through it?

[@lisaburke1761]

When it comes to fantasy, I really enjoy Piers Anthony's Xanth novels.😊

[@MakingCassie]

Oh I'll have to check them out!

[@pamelasavard7493]

Hi Cassie! I'm a new knitter and I would like a video about what kind of yarn I can use for a beginner :) (friendly budget) thanks! Love your videos!

[@Martemart7]

I likes this 😊 I was actually going to suggest doing a live «knit together» before you said it yourself 😃 That would be so cosy!

[@MakingCassie]

Good to know!!

[@AnneDuhayon]

One thing that I always wonder, as a sewist and knitter and crocheter myself, is how do people deal with fabric/yarn remnants. I hate the idea of wasting fabric or yarn, but sometimes I struggle to find ideas of what to do with them apart from stuff like patchwork. So I'd love to have your take on that subject if that's something that interest you !

[@MakingCassie]

Great idea, thank you!

[@itscarolinemary]

I would love to hear some of your favourite tv shows/movies/books, anything you're enjoying right now

[@AskMrsAspen]

I would try to show up live! I love “live chatting” as you can see by my multiple comments on this video 😅

[@yamiyami4781]

What was your most challenging make (sewing and knitting)? And how did you overcome it? Also how to get over a fear of making?? I bought 3m of wool fabric to make a coat MONTHS ago and I am too scared to start... For crafting in these videos: how about trying air dry clay! I haven't tried it yet, but it looks fun to do and you can do it at home. Potenially painting the finished makes? Anyway, liked the video. Gotta check out your book recommendations ;)

[@MakingCassie]

Thanks for the ideas! I definitely want to do something with airdry clay sometime

[@TwelveThirtyFive]

Just started divine rivals and they are roughly the same age

[@AskMrsAspen]

Topic ideas: If time and money and skill were no object, what is your dream project? What is the project you’re most proud of (so far)? Favorite thing(s) to listen to while crafting Favorite crafty KZbinrs What’s your dream collab?

[@MakingCassie]

Love these, thank you!

[@Simplesavemoney]