A very gentle vlogmas - December 8, 2021

[@Mindfulnessification]

I love when you talk about anything that you want to talk about…knitting, quilts, life, joy, sadness, dogs, illness! I look forward to being present with whatever you choose to share! Blessings!

[@lizdeluna2333]

While I am not a quilter, I have a deep appreciation for them. Once in a while I feel the urge to learn quilting but I know I don’t have the patience to tackle that endeavor. So I will live vicariously through you! Please continue to share your quilt projects. I really enjoy it.

[@estherrubin867]

It’s a treat to listen to your vlogmas and all the creative activities that you choose to do. I would hate for you to feel that you would refrain from sharing all of your craft projects because each one is a reflection of you, your interests, and aesthetic. Enjoy your extended vacation and thanks for taking us along.

[@normasmith9596]

Love you talking about quilts. Knitting and quilting go together. Lovely podcast and since it is your podcast do what makes you happy.

[@evettewilson5209]

Wow you can do what you want. I love all your content. Thank you for shar8ng.

[@pleximama9526]

All of your making- knitting, sewing, quilting-is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing it all!

[@sannewenke6125]

Oh, Nicole, it is so wonderful that you get us even into more makking- like quilting. I love it- please don ´ t stop 😊 lots of Love Susanne

[@marygehling3466]

Nicole, thank you for inviting us into your daily life. It’s so cozy to “talk” about all the fiber crafts with a warm friend. I sew and knit my clothing and have done a little quilting. Your squares are beautifully matched at the corners!! I love your esthetic and am enjoying every moment!

[@woolenbluebird]

Oh please don’t think you have to stick just to knitting . So many of us like dabbling and lots of different crafts. I love hearing about your embroidery and quilting and sewing and mending adventures alongside all the knitting content. Thanks for these vlogmases. They are a highlight to my days.

[@starstofillmydreams]

Nicole, this episode was particularly dangerous for my wallet because I absolutely loved the yarn (I'd prefer to live in Winterfell too) and the book! I think that many of us who watch your channel consider ourselves not just knitters but makers, so please share any fun new crafty endeavors you embark on. Like yourself, I love to dabble in other crafts but I always come back to knitting.

[@Carols_BooksandFibers]

I enjoy all of your making endeavors! I knit, make quilts, sew, etc. It is all about making! It is all food for thought and inspiring. Your daily vlogmas have been a peaceful interlude in my days. Just wanted you to know that I appreciate the time it takes. Seeing your home, such a calming space and sweet Marcel is also a treat.

[@redwingedfiber1066]

Love all the fiber talk…quilting, spinning , knitting. Beautiful and inspiring vlog. I dabble in both as well and feel right at home while watching. So happy you’re sharing with us. Thank you ✨💛

[@CarrieMtn]

Most knitters are multi-craftual. Please just be you and share what inspires you- the weather, spinning, your dog, teas, quilting, life in Canada. People who are not interested can scroll on by. Thanks for sharing!

[@carlamelton665]

I love the patchwork, Nicole. I love the idea of expanding our crafts into new areas too. The interplay of colours, threads, fabrics, fibres. so beautiful!

[@pamshaw8523]

I realised today that I had to say a huge thank you to all you vlogmassers for the amount of time and effort you put into these videos. So, thank you so much xx

[@Kris2397]

I live in Denmark so with the time difference, I wake up to a new vlogmas episode. Often I sit down after my breakfast and enjoy some quiet moments with your vlogmas. So thanks for taking the time to share bits from your life with us!

[@StellaElan]

I love the diversity of crafts that you bring to your vlogs. I too am enamoured of many different textile crafts: punch needle, Sashiko, quilting, sewing and crocheted bowls! J'apprécie beaucoup tout ce que tu fais Nicole!

[@tanyaseaman67]

Thank you for another lovely episode. I love seeing more of your house, and loved to see your quilting and the book of tiny quilting projects. I have dabbled in piecing, and am working (very intermittently) on my first quilt, so do keep showing us your work. The sweater pattern is lovely! I've never seen a cable like this.

[@rachelbell9929]

These are so delightful - thank you Nicole! They're my daily treat when I get home from work: a cup of tea, a tiny bit of spinning, and the latest Vlogmas instalment. Such a luxurious moment of calm at a busy time. xx

[@fumbleknit719]

Even though I haven't been bitten by the quilting bug myself, quilts have always been beautiful in my eyes, and I love seeing and hearing about yours.

[@joannehochstein5503]

I share your love for Yoko Saito and think I have everyone of her books. I think your newfound love of William Morris and Yoko Saito fit in perfectly with your Gentle Knitter vibe! We makers can share our love with many different types of textiles!

[@joannalangford2556]

I for one would be delighted to hear you speak about quilting, i very much admire your projects an am so pleased to be seeing you every day

[@wattlewoolastridpurins6486]

Those books look so much fun - I agree with you, I love small geometric designs! They’re so beautiful and intricate!

[@raspberrythief-naturejourn6583]

Thank you so much for sharing your home, and part of the world Nicole. Please continue to show quilting, or any of your other interests. They all link to one another and are interesting to me. Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@cherylsmakes]

I love seeing all that you are making!! I knit and also quilt and that quilt shop looks fabulous!!! I would love to see what quilts you are making! And even if I didn’t quilt, if it’s what you enjoy, definitely do it! Your channel your choice I would say! 😉 thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us!! ❤️

[@lynettedaniels1236]

I’d love to hear more about your quilting. I enjoy lots of crafts too so I always enjoy hearing what other people are doing.

[@murielmarest9846]

Hi Nicole, every morning I watch your vlogmas with a great pleasre. Sweet as a cup of coffee, a piece of chocolate. Your quilt book is very pretty. Knit, crochet, quilt, embroidery, everything that keeps hands occupied is exciting. Thanks for sharing. Hug from France and a caress to Marcel 🐶🧡

[@christineo4934]

Thank you so much for another beautiful Vlogmas podcast. I so appreciate you taking the time to share snippets of your day and what you are working on, especially given you are on holidays. Take care and may your days be gentle 🌻

[@hannasophia4102]

I'm loving your vlogmas! Please do keep sharing about all your other crafts besides knitting! I find it so inspiring :) Hearing you talk about all your different crafts plus reading the comments from other people about their projects and love for their crafts make me feel very connected to the crafting community and heritage as a whole :) love from a Dutch girl temporarily living in Sweden!

[@monalialstrom8501]

Hi! I love hearing about all the things that you work with and I like the mixture of your handicraft. To be able to join you in your life, see different wips and finished ones, hear about your lovely dog and see you moving around in your kitchen and in the surroundings makes me feel good and smile. Have a nice december 🌞🧶🥢

[@soulfulcrane]

Hi! Found your beautiful channel not so long ago, and enjoy it and your gentle company so much. I love knitting, sewing and illustrating, I was very shy in the beginning because we were always told we need to master just one thing not to look that “master of none” person. But I think we are creative persons who feels complete when we are creating, and putting cure and love and joy in what we do It’s just what that mind, and if we make those creative moment very well is just a pleasure for we to make and for who is watching. Keep up the excellent work here. 💖❤️🥰

[@barbaragwynne2903]

I’m really loving the quilting sewing content. Your quilt is just beautiful. Thank you so much for your time. 🙏🇬🇧

[@fleursdegigi]

...headless chicken...do i relate! If i could i would roll 24 hrs a day! Your knowledge of yarn and textile related subjects is impressive and i learn a lot listening to you talk about it. And as for the topics you choose to talk about well i think it should please your heart and soul first and your followers second. You cant keep something that makes you sing for yourself because some of your followers don't care for that specific activity...you dont like quilting well just FF to the subject that interests you. Everyone will be happy😊 Good evening to you and Marcel❄🌟

[@nicolarielly7679]

Good morning from Sweden Nicole - love that your videos cover so many of your interests and joys - it is your sharing and we are blessed to hear and see it all - thank you lovely lady x

[@pip-woollycwtches]

i do not quilt....but one day i hope to try.....and that book is delightful. I have not thought about the size of quilting pieces before....the small ones are very beautiful. sweet dreams gentle Marcel xxx

[@SweeTart77kkibble]

Love the quilt talk!! My fantasy community is the Shire for sure. And thanks for showing Wm Morris. Will look forward to designing something using his fabrics.

[@bennetdl]

Love your podcasts! And, love you sharing your other crafting interests. I have many crafting interests as well as knitting. Please continue to share your quilting projects. Especially something you make from Yoko Saito’s book. I’ll look forward to seeing them.😁💕

[@littlebigknits]

I have had the Ruta pattern and yarn waiting to hop on the needles for a good 4 years!! You are inspiring me!

[@azanga]

Getting into the winter spirit watching this vlogmas series. Thank you for capturing these moments, your channel is such a sweet solace 💛

[@eliseallard87]

J'adore ton esthétique, ton approche à l'artisanat et t'écouter parler de laine. C'est un plaisir de partager des minis bouts de ta vie d'artisane. J'ai hâte de voir l'évolution de ton quilt. Toutes me premières courtes-pointes ont été faites à la main (y compris l'assemblage) et ce fut chaque fois un grand bonheur! À demain! 😊✌🏼🎄

[@cindyg.8425]

The sweater you are wearing whilst in your kitchen is beautiful. So cute on you. Thank you. Loved knitting to your voice today.

[@Mandy-tl2un]

I’m enjoying your Vlogmas so much! I really enjoy your channel and listening to you talk about all the things that interest you. What a lovely winter wonderland you have outside today. Marcel is so precious. So glad you had a relaxing morning.

[@paulabannon356]

I love seeing whatever you make. It’s all beautiful! Life is too short - do what makes you happy.

[@allthingsthread]

Thank-you for sharing your varied interests, I love hearing about all things fibre, actually anything that is handmade. I am a maker.I enjoy exploring and dabbling in many media. I am thoroughly enjoying your vlogmas.

[@jlfpurhays]

Please continue to share any and all of your crafts. I also, enjoy doing other crafts as well.

[@susanbruty4727]

Just a lovely treat for me at breakfast time here in the UK. I love snow but its very rare in the south of England. I'll enjoy it through you!

[@sunnyw4148]

How stunning your sweater is. Lovely to see you wearing it and how it moves rather than just holding it up. I am in love.

[@dilian.9088]

love your vlogmas! don't understand when people say things like 'don't turn it into a quilting podcast'.... it's your life/channel/content/effort, so you do you!

[@thegentleknitter]

Thank you! xo

[@elaineenstone6834]

Please keep talking about quilting. Your new book looks a delight. 🇬🇧

[@fibernymphdyeworks]

Hi Nicole! I'm really enjoying your vlogmas videos. I love hearing about your quilting. I do a little here and there as well, and it's a fun way to exercise creativity apart from my usual fiber endeavors. I hope you'll keep sharing all of the crafts you visit. Be well, and a loving pat to Marcel too!

[@crochetobjetknitting]

My lovely calming morning coffee podcast Thank you 😊

[@julestopper7553]

Please continue to talk about quilting! You have a beautiful aesthetic; it is a joy to see all of your work.

[@thegentleknitter]

I will xo

[@marieliessewise]

Good night, Marcel! You’re a sweet doggy ❤️

[@needleworkfromthebeehive7520]

Another treat of a video Nicole! I’ve ordered the Yoko Saito book, it looks amazing. I really do hope you talk more about your quilting. I’m a multi crafter too and it’s great to share inspiration of all things crafty.

[@nickygray8019]

I so love that you are moving into quilting along with your knitting. I've started the same. I made a postage stamp quilt for my little granddaughter. I'm a real beginner but the slow process and sewing the straight lines was very comforting. I also love to sew English paper piecing, which is tiny shapes and a slow methodical hobby.

[@thegentleknitter]

I would love to make an English paper piercing hexi quilt!

[@annarice8266]

I love hearing about all of your hobbies and crafty endeavors, whatever they may be. Your vlog is lovely and inspiring.

[@catherinemuhlhauser8008]

I love your podcast and I love that your share multiple crafts or hobbies and even daylife (I love your kitchen !). I am not a quilter and I won't become one I think, because I love knitting and yarn too much ... but I would be curious to see how these tiny tiny fabric appliqués are made ! and the book is absolutely charming and precious ! Thank you for introducing the Westrand Sisters to us, I didn't know them either and I have noticed a few designs that i would be glad to knit for me or my husband ! Especially the Svall sweater. I noticed also the Asa hoodie and hat, very interesting piece for winter !

[@janecopeland2306]

I love seeing all your creative pursuits and the snippets of your life. Such a lovely vlog!

[@kcrockshi]

Hi Nicole, I have only just found you and I am really enjoying your Vlogmas. I live in NZ so love seeing the snow in your country. I am a knitter and quilter and love William Morris fabrics. Please continue to share your quilting.

[@thizizliz]

Sincevyou brought up postage stamp quilts I put me in mind of Kate from The Last Homely House (you'll certainly recognize the Tolkien reference) who made curtains of postage stamp patterns. She used 2" squares I think and my opinion is that as the light penetrates, the seams look like stained glass lead & they are lovely. She also does English Paper Piecing, creating a quilt of hexagons that is also Monet like. Just lovely. You might enjoy a scroll through her channel, she also hand quilts some of her quilts. I must confess thatxas you spoke of quilts, I traveled back to my childhood & the lovely scrappy quilts my grandmother made us. Then rewound to come back to your video. Love your new cardigan. As it laidcflatter both the amazing color & stitch definition shows better.

[@thegentleknitter]

I love Kate's channel, and her beautiful curtains. I agree it looks like stained glass!

[@sandyrees490]

Thank you for VLOGMAS and for the peak inside your sweet kitchen

[@melaniereed3494]

Lovely episode Nicole. I loved seeing your beautiful kitchen. I am always fascinated by the ordinary details in the lives of others.

[@patsycoats4061]

I don't quilt, but I love to see others quilt. My Granny and Mom were both quilters.

[@MsCMR80]

OMG 😆 As soon as I saw you working on your jumper, I instantly told myself “WINTERFELL from La Bien Aimée!!!!!🤩🥳🤩” I’m a relatively new knitter and don’t even own any Winterfell LBA yarn so this must be a sign that I really do need to get myself some in the new year 😜 I love it so much 🥰

[@thegentleknitter]

Yes, you definitely should lol

[@francescaspalletta9877]

I really like japanese quilt designers and japanese fabric. It's lovely that you're getting into quilting and that you're sharing it on your channel! I'm slowly working on a quilt by Reiko Kato and it's like stepping inside a fairy tale.

[@this_skipper_knits959]

Love the winterfell colour, I can totally see the dark teal here, reminds me of the winter sea. I’m about to start the winterfell cardigan in an aran weight by Katrin Schneider (I’m team Stark too, if you’ve gotta pick one )

[@pamelawilkinson177]

I knew I’d love your kitchen the open shelves are lovely!

[@whichypoohs]

I feel so relaxed watching these. Thank you Nicole 🌸

[@heatherbryant4527]

Your videos are so beautiful! Love seeing all of your various crafting projects. Thank you for sharing!

[@kimberlie127]

I ended up buying that quilt book I love appliqué and there were so many great projects in it. I always think that if there’s three things I really want to do I will get the book.

[@muhlenstedt]

Good night for you and Marcel, have beautiful dreams!

[@ryciaraluna1026]

sooo very glad you are vlogging . I enjoy your podcast/vlogs greatly. thank you

[@carolynfowler3133]

I’m thoroughly enjoying your vlogmas, thank you. As one who enjoys many facets of fibre arts I appreciate others who enjoy more than one craft as well. It is so inspiring. I received one of Yoko Saito’s books last year and have just not squeezed one of her projects in yet. Maybe it is time for some honest planning. I would love to see/hear what you choose to make from your book.

[@lisbethbula2195]

Nice to follow vlogmas from you this year!

[@cheryls7756]

Such lovely videos. I feel so peaceful watching them. I too have been getting into quilting. I made a quilt many years ago and always wanted to do it again. So I decided it’s now or never 🙂. I’m hand stitching the binding then it’s done!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

I’m new here and I’m really enjoying the varied maker content. If one sees content that is not to their liking they have the choice to click away. 😉 You’ve done very well so far with your first Vlogmas and now that you’re complete I am playing “catch up”. ♥️ Thank you for sharing.

[@deborahinman3852]

That is indeed a very tempting book purchase…🤫

[@maureenlehman139]

I love to see all of the things you make! I may have to get the book it looks so interesting.

[@sidneyevans7439]

What a fun visit to your house! Love the new sweater…

[@hayleilei9604]

loved joining you in your kitchen while you made your coffee :) what a lovely space. hope you enjoyed a restful day ♥️

[@MYCUPOFYARN]

Your Yell cardigan is just stunning!

[@saltyseahag_]

Hi Nicole, I’ve really been enjoying your vlogmas videos! Also, Marcel is such an angel! ❤️

[@maralicoleknits1150]

I have been following along, Nicole. I hope you are having a wonderful end to your year. Thank you for sharing some parts of it with us :)

[@mariecarter3138]

And I love your quilting endeavors! What a beautiful pattern book!

[@mariecarter3138]

I am sitting here and watching you knit with Corrie worsted on a textured cardigan while I knit the BT Calderon cardigan with my Corrie worsted! I am absolutely in love with the yarn as well 🌟. Beautiful podcast as always, Nicole ❤️

[@thegentleknitter]

Ooh what colour of Corrie worsted did you get?

[@mariecarter3138]

@@thegentleknitter Caramel, and I am in love!!!

[@thegentleknitter]

@@mariecarter3138 Ooh that's a great colourway and it's going to make a stunning Calderon! Isn't the yarn just so dreamy?

[@mariecarter3138]

@@thegentleknitter truly one of the best yarns that have ever knitted!

[@krentu]

Your kitchen is so cute! Love your vlogmas so much!

[@cgridge]

Nicole, that book almost makes me want to take up quilting! I love all you show! Will you be spinning any during your holiday?

[@thegentleknitter]

I really should do some spinning!

[@Moraymakeup]

I could really see the flashes of green in the yarn when the light hit it a certain way. What a lovely cardigan pattern too x

[@stephaniegauthierphillips2912]

Well, that book is on my wishlist now 😍

[@svance1041]

I love to hear about your quilts! Curious about the backing fabric you will use for your backing on the Orkney quilt. I was visiting the Paisley Fabric shop you mentioned and bought the kit for the same quilt. The colors are ones I love and I love the William Morris prints so much that over the years I have used both wrapping paper and stickers in them! What a beautiful sweater!

[@thegentleknitter]

The backing fabric I bought is the Strawberry Thief, in the "linen" colourway: paisleysquiltshop.com/collections/108-backing/products/strawberry-thief-backing-linen

[@svance1041]

@@thegentleknitter Beautiful!

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

Goodnight Marcel! Lovely yarn you are using on sweater. Cheryl

[@CountanceD]

Marcel has such soulful eyes. Do you ever look into them and wonder about his racing days and his life before?

[@thegentleknitter]

All the time!

[@DillyDahlia]

Another lovely episode! Your kitchen is beautiful. I’ve been wondering what pattern the blanket/throw with the light green edging is. So pretty!

[@thegentleknitter]

Thank you, it's the Quill hap by Jared Flood www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quill-4

[@carolbyrne3241]

I love listening to you talking about quilting and sharing your quilt, I used to quilt a few years back. Could I ask if that is a hap on the couch behind you, it looks very interesting:)

[@thegentleknitter]

Yes, it's the Quill hap by Jared Flood www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quill-4

[@rmlrhonda]

I love it all, thank you!

[@lynnlilley2664]

I really enjoy your vlogmas, both the cardigan you are wearing and the one you are knitting are lovely. Sweet dog!

[@carotrike]

I love your cardigan! I am catching up on podcasts, I know I've missed some of yours (I will put that right!). What is the pattern?

[@kathydent2116]

Ah, a vlog that demands the use of the word reticule. Joy. Thanks, Nicole.

[@barbarasechziggrad2488]

Dear Nicole, I still enjoy and love your vlogmas so much. Our days are busy and the nights are not good. My short "visits" to your place far away give me both peace and energy. Yesterday I had trouble to get clothes on my three year old. You know, it is just an enterprise to put clothes on two little ones and myself to go out in the snow. And yesterday she just didn't want to put her stripey tights on. I put her in my lap, took a deep breath and started telling her: "you know, Mama knows a woman far far away and this woman has a dog called Marcel. He needs to put on clothes as well to go out. A coat and He will get stripey socks..." I kept telling and finally she was all dressed and happily outside. We built a snow lantern. When I was making dinner she came and asked: "Mama, what color does Marcel's booties have?" "Blue!" "That's good! Blue is a favorite color!" Varma hälsningar from Sweden

[@vivianpowell1732]

How clever of you to tell your daughter about Marcel's snow boots and long socks to encourage her to suit up for the snow!

[@thegentleknitter]

I absolutely LOVE the story about your daughter and her questions about Marcel. It really warms my heart. Best wishes to a tired mama and her little ones xoxo

[@sandydonaldson2338]

Lovely dog. Is she or he a greyhound

[@thegentleknitter]

Yes, he's a very sweet retired greyhound.

[@cathylittle6752]

I love Vlogmas/Vlogtober. I feel I get to know you better, see different views of your house and where you live and your beloved Marcel. I too have been just sitting around today, knitting some pretty mitts for my friend. I hope she likes them, I'm pretty sure she will. I don't have a dog for company, but I have recently adopted a very handsome Tuxedo cat who I've called Tom. He had been a stray so he's totally fixated on food and will steal anything left out. He's not allowed outside because he tested FIV positive (the cat equivalent of HIV) so he's immunocompromised. He doesnt seem to mind though and I'm fine with it. I have no outside space as I'm in a first floor flat. But he loves to sleep on my lap and doesn't choose to play with my knitting! I can cope with him stealing sausages, chicken, and the last slice of cherry pie, but not messing with my yarn!! I've seen some videos of making tiny patchwork or appliqué pieces. I think they are lovely, something I'd like to try one day! I love sewing and knitting and I'm trying to revamp my wardrobe, do more mending and repairing, use natural products to clean my flat, cook more meals from scratch..... etc etc. It gets a bit much sometimes doesn't it?

[@cathylittle6752]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYucenyprLd3prs Looks a bit fiddly but I love a challenge!

[@thegentleknitter]

Cuddles to Tom! What a lucky boy to have found a caring forever home xo