Senior Year of Design School is HARD 🥴👍 Weaving, Dyeing Yarn, Spinning Fibre, and More!

This week kicked my butt, but I think the scarf made it worth it!!
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[@ko2998]

For what its worth, I see you being very successful in whatever fiber related career you get into. I can’t believe you don’t have much more subscribers! People are missing out on seeing an authentic, positive, hardworking, creative, person you are. You are inspiring me just to try more fiber related things in my own home. Your videos documenting your education are eye-opening to anyone who ever wanted to, dreamed of, or was inspired to choose this path. I think your videos will be really helpful in procuring you the job of your dreams. What employer wouldn’t want someone who is so experienced and talented as we’ve seen. I’m nobody but every time I watch your videos I feel like you are well on your way to being a super successful fiber artist. Your smile and your thumbs up are great and have encouraged me to keep making art in my own way. I wish you all the best, you are very talented all the way around.

[@sharonvik2068]

Celebrate restrictions in available materials - life comes with limitations. Cherish your artistic evolution, the ups and downs. You are enough and thanks for bringing us along on the journey.

[@Micromort]

The scarf turned out beautifully. What a sweet care package as well - everyone needs a Susanne!

[@azlynarnett1793]

KZbin doesn't have deadlines (to my knowledge!) And you owe us nothing.

[@abigailmcenroe5024]

I have been involved with wool for over 50 years. It has always been my passion. I even raised cross bred sheep to have the perfect fiber for my work. I had a small wool business for 50 years. I raised two kids, had a dog grooming business, dairy farmed for 40 years. I have been a care giver for my husband for the last five years. I have lost my moe joe, I’m numb. You give me spark. Thank you. Your education for now is great… but your imagination and free spirit is what will feed your soul and pleasure. Fly! Your videos are wonderful…. I think I will go and enjoy some dying today. 🥰👍😎🐑🐑

[@ATeacozyIsASometimes]

Oof - that perfectionist paralysis is so real, and such a drain on creativity! Glad you were able to bust through and have some fun. Also - those m&ms and your kitten! 😻

[@tracybird4547]

I’m so interested in the process that even when you say you aren’t happy with something, I’m super interested to hear your thoughts on why. I loved seeing the warp painting especially. I love your videos! You’re awesome and doing fabulous work, even the stuff you’re not happy with is valuable because it helps you hone in on what you’ll do differently. It’s such an important part of deepening our knowledge bases.

[@aasiamahmood731]

Please don’t worry about us ,your subscribers. 😀. I am in awe of your talent. Love the weaving and painted samples you just made. And love love your beautiful and colourful scarf. Best of luck with your studies. 🤞🤞🤞❤️👍😊

[@WabiSabiSuzanne]

You and your work are always fabulous. I'm so happy you were reminded how much better you FEEL, when you remember: "No rules, no mistakes. Just weave, joyfully." Happy creating!

[@greeneileen]

I hear ya on scarcity mindset! Don't worry about us, we are definitely cheering you on no matter what. I wouldn't be surprised if your playful scarf sampling method made it into the school's curriculum, not just your thesis project. Hey, I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up teaching at FIT. You're amazing. Own it!

[@CraigsOverijse]

Andrea we all have weeks our stress is up I appreciate anything you put up regardless if you think its not great please do not stress about your "off week" videos they are always so well made and a nice watch. ❤ Just keep doing what you do you, always sound so upbeat even on a stressful week and yes it is fine to not always be up beat, the acetate is a great idea and some amazing weaves. Even if your video was short we would watch and like.

[@sonjanordahl3158]

Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Mistakes can teach and inspire. If you don't make mistakes, you will miss out on opportunities to learn.

[@susanfortner2267]

There is something to be said about being perfectly imperfect! Remind us what the fiber content of your warp is. You inspire me so much!

[@pradlee]

Definitely agree about the scarcity mindset. It's so hard to use fabric from my stash because I love all of it and can't get more!

[@janiceneudegg3305]

I love your scarf!! It's a true representation of you and your talent.🙂

[@MijnWolden]

Every time I watch one of your vlogs my brain wants to weave. And then I don't. And then you have a new vlog and... it is an endless cycle, which I can probably only break by actually warping my loom...

[@lauriedunn6198]

I had to pause it when called to dinner. The scarf is amazing!!! So glad to see you weaving with joy!

[@janemarriott3389]

YOU ARE AMAZING! thank you so much for sharing with us all!

[@lynettewykes9923]

Love the fancy ends of your finished scarf and the colours are superb. X

[@GailSchneider-lj6wn]

The scarf is really beautiful - as a full piece and as finding small portions within it that I loved the color combinations. We understand how busy you are and the intern limitations on sharing. We'll be here to watch whenever you can share!

[@maddiemaccheese8170]

I just discovered your channel a few days ago and you might just be my new favorite channel! Your energy is so infectiously positive and your content is somehow inspiring and calming at the same time. I've laarned more about woven textiles in the last few days than in my entire life! Thanks for the videos and good luck with your senior year 💕

[@ellenstoune8937]

Andrea, you are truly an inspiration!

[@Julia-zj2ch]

I enjoy ALL of your videos, but this one I especially liked. I can completely relate to the feelings you were having about your thesis project. You analyzed them very clearly. I had a similar experience when doing my Master's Thesis. Your advisor sounds like a wise person, and likely is an artist himself and understands what you were dealing with. You have clearly proven your ability to follow the instructions beautifully, so encouraging you to return to what you love was a brilliant thing for him to do. I am a spinner and weaver myself, on a Saori loom, so watching your amazing scarf develop was a true pleasure.

[@elizabethwelner5550]

All these different processes your going through are so interesting. I really enjoy your videos. That second sample piece you did at the beginning of the video is great! The pattern looks like little Moroccan Lanterns. When school is done, and you have time for something new, I'd love to see you do a more in depth video on that style of scarf. Great job so far. Can't wait to see the final results. You got this!!

[@norwaysofen]

Having fun experimenting like with that scarf is for me the essence of working with fibers. I love the scarf, and cant wait for me to buy a bigger loom than my 40 cm wide belt loom.

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Hi Andrea please do not worry about the video content it is always great and no one has these amasing lives in reality so please enjoy yourself do not put yourself under pressure, i have been following you for a long time and its so relaxing so thank you very much for sharing.

[@gayleandrus8920]

Thank you far sharing this! We ALL go through creative block, and this was so heartening to see how you dealt with it. The scarf is gorgeous!!! Wear it proudly! And just want to say I really enjoyed your Textiles and Tea talk. In Andrea language, 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼.

[@corrinneloudon525]

Thank you so much for sharing your struggles and your successes. It gives me the freedom to try and fail and try again. You have such amazing creativity, which encourages me to be more adventurous. I really treasure these videos 🙂

[@heathergregg9975]

funkeee scarf - lovely!

[@bluewolfwalking]

Sent this to a couple of weaving friends of mine. (Love the scarf!)

[@fernie5128]

Wowza and Wowza I love your scarf! Well done you, as they say across the pond!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Great to see your progress even if you had a bump. It's tough to have a plan that doesn't quite work out but i believe your taking the time to just create will give you the push you need. 😊👍👍👍

[@CathySocialFibre]

Oh my goodness x I have followed your journey and am just loving where it’s taking you x you’re samples on your cork board are absolutely gorgeous 👏👏👏🌟♥️

[@teacat55]

All these fabulous textures! Love the cork board…. And we like going all over the place with you!

[@deniseengel1451]

Love your weavings.

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

You are talent and i love your work and creativity. 😊❤

[@magdalenas8713]

I love! and appreciate seeing your process especially your problems, fails and flails. Reminds me that sometimes things don’t work and everyone gets stuck sometimes. Keep sharing!

[@aldapalma2217]

You are lovely! It is a pleasure!

[@tinakohout5891]

Wow❤ this is really an amazing piece of Art....

[@annefresia2102]

But we want to see what you make that you don't like (also, we might like it). I'm always so impressed by how you go for it and move ahead. I'm glad you opened up about some of your doubts.

[@userpharnorth]

I learned finger fringes from you and I love them. It is so fun to weave them wider and join them, then split them in a different place and make all sorts of unplanned slits etc. Sorry you were having such a difficult time in March. Something must have been in the air, March was rough for me as well.

[@Liz.Green789]

I love your scarf. That's a great way to work it out. Good for you!

[@diananelson3702]

The scarf is amazing. I think we can all relate to the "I don't want to waste it" mentality that gets in the way of just doing stuff. From the use of acid in the dye, was this a protein (wool) warp? Did you have to steam it once it was off the loom in order to set it? I've not tried painint a warp on the loom, which is why I ask. Thanks!

[@resourcedragon]

Seems to me that your creativity works much better if you are able to sit down at your loom, rather than if you have to plan it out with weaving software. And that's just how some people work. (Worst case scenario for some of your classes, you might have to weave something and then work out how to transfer it to weaving software!) EDIT: Also, your cat is _beautiful._

[@EricaWarshawsky]

Your scarf is stunning💗

[@angelapadman162]

Recently I had to step back in my life and ask myself why am I doing this? Once I realized that I had lost focus on my life plan and THAT IS WHY I WAS CONFUSED AND UNHAPPY! I just reset. Remember this community cares about you. So just be you. Refocus. We love you.

[@sonjanordahl3158]

Fun video.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Love your videos! Thank you a bunch

[@annettemixon1264]

Beautiful work. Can I ask what fiber you used for your warp? Love the scarf.

[@manonbourque4717]

LOVE your Chanel! Keep have fun and we are to.

[@PollyEdwards1]

I love everything you do. I hope you dig out that little snippet that you cut off the loom that you weren't happy with. I thought it was gorgeous. And do you know if the HGA will post the interview you did today? I didn't get to see it because I was working. I'll be watching for the link.

[@lizadams7662]

I saw it. She was wonderful. They usually post the episodes on the HGA Facebook channel first, then much later on KZbin.

[@GailSchneider-lj6wn]

I agree - save that small sample. It had possibilities!

[@nancyalzola9761]

Where is the tutorial on the technique you used when creating the different bundles? I absolutely love this technique and your scarf is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love your scarf. 😊

[@TheQwuilleran]

Dying the warp without washing afterwards (with this particular method) doesn't transfer dye to the weft when wet-finishing or washing? cool

[@peggy9300]

Here because I googled “how to hang fabric without holes” 🙂😊

[@trish3580]

Hope this will be recorded if we can't be here live-the scarf looks outstanding and I'm interested to find out how you wove/made it.

[@AndreaAlexander]

Yes! This video will be up on my channel after the premiere. The “live” event is just for watching the video’s release at 7pm tonight 😄 And thank you!! ❤️

[@pawanadhikari5990]

​@@AndreaAlexandercan you give me the design clothe weaving machine ? please I also watn to do self- sufficient in This

[@taketimetoseait396]

Y nose ring Y?

[@latishajain2189]

Hi andrea ive been following you a while now and youre pursuing the exact same courses i wanna apply to fit for. Ialways get a little confused with um lack of physical help um where i live so it'd be so helpful if you can share inspiration or advice or um sources that helped you with your portfolio