VOOLENVINE | Knitted Hipster Tops and Grumpy Bead Embroidered Fishies.

[@CherylAM]

Whoa! Your fish would make a great belt on satin ribbons!. Gorgeous!!!

[@beadorigami]

First time comment here... I've been quietly watching your channel for over a year to learn more about knitting, and I've enjoyed following your progress with all your projects. So I was quite surprised to see beadwork in this episode, let alone a design from my buddy Kinga! You did a wonderful job with her fishie and I love the idea of it hanging in your rear view window. As you've seen, Kinga's work is amazing and she's even more delightful in person, so I hope you get to take a class with her soon.

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you so much!! 💖 Ahh, You're the second person here to say they know Kinga! 😆 #Jealous - She seems like such a wonderfully, creatively inspiring soul! What kind of beading do you do??

[@wklilly1]

I remember making that rope necklace years ago. Funny that you pulled that out because I bought a used copy jusr recently.

[@petraguijt3426]

I enjoyed watching your episode. The embroidered fish, Theodore, is beautiful!

[@susanwingblade1799]

Oh my goodness, what a small world it is. Kinga Nicholls lives in my town of Jackson, MI. I know her and she is the loveliest person. She teaches classes at our local bead store, Beads to Live By. BTLB recently sponsored our first Jackson Bead Festival which was a big hit with classes by Kinga and other teachers from around the country. I've been making jewelry for years and I'm so glad that you've gotten into it. It's addicting. All of your projects are just wonderful. A fellow bead traveler!!!

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you so much, Susan. It's so great to "meet" a fellow beader. 🤗And, STAHP IT!!! Lucky YOU! If you can, please tell Kinga I'm a total fangirl. I'd love to take a live class with her, someday and also totally vibe with her sense of humor. 😆 I was not expecting to love beading so much. 🙌💖

[@susanwingblade1799]

@@Voolenvine I will tell Kinga about you the next time I see her! Just an FYI, Michigan has so much beauty, wild life, good food, etc. to offer. Northern Michigan and the UP are some of the most beautiful places in the country with hiking trails and biking trails. GMA named the Traverse City are a one of the most beautiful places in the country and there is Lake Michigan, Huron and Superior. Also Makinac Island is just a treasure. Anyway, If you and your hubby want a great getaway, Michigan is a wonderful place. While you were here, you could visit Beads to Live By and maybe meet Kinga in person!!!!! I hope I didn't go on too much about Michigan. Maybe even our bead festival which is in August! Take care!!!

[@chococat178]

WELCOME BACK 🎉🎉 Glad that you had some time to relax and recharge. Please dye more skeins for the Hipster Top! Your sweater is so pretty!!!

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you so much!! 🤗💖

[@juleesparks129]

Just found your update. Love your colorways you used for the Hipster T.. You mentioned you could dye more sets for the tee. I am very much interested. Perfect choices! ❤ and Welcome back.

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you! Thank you! 🤗💖

[@nancyhughes386]

The fish is so cute. I would use it as a Christmas ornament.

[@biidasige503]

Yes, please make kits!! Please!

[@wendysullivan5511]

Love your Hipster T and that fish =) Good for you that you just pick up new hobbies and skills when your heart moves you.

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Wendy! Hah, having new hobbies has it's pluses and minuses... but more pluses, IMO! 😅

[@trishasmith1758]

Your bracelet is adorable!

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Sweata Weatha! 😄 I really like the lacework of your Stromboli Tee. 🖤 Love the colors of your Ripple Crochet Blanket. 🧶 The beaded fish looks amazing! 🐟

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Roshelle! 💜💜💜

[@mama_knitter]

Love your Hipster top, it’s like controlled pooling 😍

[@yvettemartinez6511]

So glad you’re back! I love your multicraftualness 😊. I’m checking out Attic24 now…thank you!

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Yvette! She has so many wonderful free patterns!

[@LottaSocks]

Oooh, that Fish! I love fun & quirky & unique! (Side note: when typing “f.u.n.”… I typed FIN. apropos) All the things! Been going thru my acrylic yarn stash, donating… sheesh… this is what happens when stuff is in storage… outta sight outta mind. Sending to new homes. I want to knit more of wool/blends (also very large accumulation), but I make a lot of hats, mitts, cowls w (decent) acrylic for Gifties. Thanks for a fun visit…the beading projects are stunning! PS… I know that “let’s make a lap blanket” … to fit a king size bed = need more yarn, tho… me thinx that’s how MY stash grew ! lol

[@MyParamedicAfterLife]

I did the Hipster lite scarf and funny…I did it with Voolenvine yarn - Grimm with the Stellina. It’s my absolute favorite scarf to wear, I wear it all year round (I’m in Northern Maine). So when I saw your Hipster Tee, I was sold.

[@Voolenvine]

Aww, yay! I bet it's beautiful. So glad to hear it's your favorite. It looks so cozy!! I may have to make one as well 🤗 Also, Maine FTW! 🙌

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Nice to have you back. Glad you've kept busy.

[@Dizzyknitsandcurls]

So many awesome projects! The hipster! The quilt the beads!welcome back

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Erica!! 🤗🖤

[@patternandcraft]

Missed you! Glad you’re back- that fish is so cute!

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Courtney! 🤗

[@CherylFletcher-rv4or]

So glad to see you back and this next update is amazing

[@jillipepper5353]

Wow! Love all the beading projects, I have a ton of beads from making scissor fobs and stitch markers so maybe I should get a loom. 👍🏼🙋🏼‍♀️

[@Voolenvine]

It's so much fun!! 🤗

[@dianapulido1807]

Welcome back! I just put two new projects on my list the top you're wearing and the crochet blanket. I love the color combination of your blanket. I'm shocked you found yarn on Posh Mart. You would think if they had yarn on there, it would be some high-end yarn, not Mainstay from Walmart. Not that there is anything wrong with Mainstay. It's a great value yarn. I enjoyed beading for many years just doing other things right now.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Diana! 🤗 So glad you found some new projects to get excited about. And yes! The yarn find on Poshmark was a surprise!

[@MarshaNovak]

Love the beaded fish!

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Marsha! Isn't he fun?? 🫧🐟

[@MarshaNovak]

@@Voolenvine absolutely!

[@SarahJo]

So glad to see you back! And since you talked about it, while you've been off, I've been working on my sweater for the Epic MAL! I'm almost to the cuff of the first sleeve, woo! It hasn't really been seasonally appropriate to work on a big half fisherman's rib sweater in the summer buuut I don't care lol

[@Voolenvine]

YESSS!!! 🤗 Season Schmeason! You've got this 💪

[@reneebebla422]

Love all your projects especially the beading. Going to try a peyote fob kit soon so hopefully I can do it. I fell in love with EPP over the past several months. Doing a lot of pincushions for gifts this Christmas. Want to try counting pins for them too. It’s great to have a lot of choices for our crafts. I am crocheting the Dune by Attic 24, love her blog plus she has a lot of borders to choose from for afghans. Lots of fun. Have fun creating.

[@Voolenvine]

Kits are a great way to learn! Have fun with peyote...it's a simple stitch, but so much you can do with it! And pincushions are such a great gift idea! I'll have to checkout those borders- I plan to add on to my Afghan. Thanks, Renee!! 🤗

[@jhuntsman17]

Welcome back. I love your hipster tee. I love the Stromboli sweater. I may have to cast it on . Theobold is adorable. I hope your had a fantastic break

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Julie!! 🤗💖

[@nadiadoucet8932]

Nice to see you again, nice podcast and now I’m intrigued about the bead weaving…. More craft is what I need 😂 considering my making is next to nothing these days!

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Nadia! Ahh, give beading a go. I love how small and relatively quick the projects are. 😄

[@knittingupastorm]

...Must...not...go...down...another....rabbit....hole. My craft room already has a billion of crafting items. Actually, I do have a bunch of beading supplies, but haven't seen the weaving form. Welcome back, Kristin! I totally get the ebb and flow of crafting mojos. I call it crafting ADD.

[@Voolenvine]

ALL of this! 😂 Bead weaving is a total rabbit hole. I mean, if you've already got the supplies... 😈😂 dive right in!!

[@knittingupastorm]

@@Voolenvine Yup--dove right into that rabbit hole!! Just went to Hobby Lobby today and bought a million shades of size 11 glass beads 50% off. I purchased your pattern and am awaiting my "Beadsmith Rick's Beading Loom" that comes via Amazon tomorrow. I hope to make a lot of Native American inspired bracelets, and ones with shades of green, mint & gold.

[@Voolenvine]

@@knittingupastorm Wheeee!! Down you go! 😂 Ah, you're going to have so much fun!! I can't wait to hear how it goes. 🤗

[@krisk6011]

Great video! I'm a fan of Mandela Ombre yarn. I'm just finishing a scarf for a neighbor and used the color Serene since she is a fan of pinks. Glad you enjoyed your summer and you were definitely busy. Enjoyed seeing all of your beautiful projects! ❤🧶🌞 Kris K from Connecticut

[@Voolenvine]

Lucky neighbor, you have! The yarn is surprisingly soft - I'm sure she will love it, Kris!

[@zoyamaslennikova7949]

Yay! So glad u're back!

[@Butterflyjonesful]

Ok so I went to Michael’s and came home with lots of treasures. Hoping to start that chip bracelet soon. I cannot find the clasp though. The three hole clasp so need to find that. Now I see you moved on to another bracelet by the same designer and they are stunning.

[@Voolenvine]

Yay! To be honest, I used a 4-hole clasp and made it work. You can't even tell! ;)

[@Butterflyjonesful]

@@Voolenvine good to know. I wasn’t able to find any at all not a 2 hole or 3 hole or 4 hole. I did check Joann’s and they do have e a three hole clasp. Maybe one day this week. First I need to start the base. 😆

[@alicecollins8241]

Kristin, I love your bead work. Please take a look at the book "Beading Artistry" by Thom Atkins. He does beading on quilted wall hangings. I took a class with him a number of years ago, and he is amazing. I did a beaded wall hanging, starting with a piece of fabric with koi fish printed on it. I filled in the fish with seed beads, and it is something I am very proud of. I will snap a photo and send it if you would like to see it. Love your podcast and your yarn,I'm a long-time listener

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you so much, Alice - and for the recommendation! I was actually able to download his book fore Free with Kindle Unlimited 😄 What incredible work!! I especially love the wall hanging he made where the bead embroidery looks like rain falling in front of a window. 🤯 So inspiring! And of course I'd love to see the piece you made. My email is [e-mail] 💖

[@alekfelis]

Ouch, I absolutely want to finish my cat sweater for the EPICMAL, first time duplicate stitching trying, I post my intention at the Ravelry thread and never go further 😬. That was a good action call, thank you!

[@Voolenvine]

Duplicate stitch is something I've yet to try. That's awesome that you're doing it!! Sometimes projects need a time out before finishing. 😉

[@peggydrawspictures]

I think the rule is that a 2 ply lays flat, so it works really well to accentuate the lace. I think it will be great.

[@Voolenvine]

Ooh! I had no idea. That is so good to know! I'm excited to see how it blocks out. Thanks, Peggy!! 🤗💖

[@carolinedubose5136]

Glad to see that you're back!! I love your afghan and quilt!! Where in Maine did you visit?? I used to live in Maine so I was curious! Hope you got tbe chance to eat some blueberry pie! Maine blueberries are tiny but they taste the best!!!

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks so much, Caroline! We stayed in Harpswell and visited Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Popham, and Reed State Park. I wanted to visit Halcyon yarns, but apparently they're store is still closed to in-store shopping :/ I LOVE Maine blueberries... but not sugar! (blasphemy, I know! lol) Dennis ate all the blueberry pie and ice cream for me. 😂

[@carolinedubose5136]

Sounds like you had fun despite not having the blueberries!!

[@urbanjunglegt]

🍀💕💕💕💕

[@amyjo2015]

Check out Kathleen Ryan's bead art - it made the cover of WILCO's album, "Hot Sun Cool Shroud." Slightly different direction, but cool nonetheless.

[@Voolenvine]

STAHP IT! I had no idea. I saw some of her pieces at the Museum of Beadwork in Portland ME, over Labor Day weekend!!! It's so cool and strange (in the best possible way)! AND - I recently saw WILCO perform, right here, in Port Chester at the Capitol Theater. The planets have officially aligned! 🙌😄

[@amyjo2015]

Wilco shows are incomparable! I'm glad the connections were relevant for you ❤️ seeing the beadwork in person would be awesome!

[@cheskydivision]

Have you tried dying any fabric for your quilting? Maybe over dying fabric you’re not crazy about.

[@Voolenvine]

I've done this for garments I've sewn, in the past. I used Rit dye and had a lot of success. Their Pearl grey is great for darkening/muting bright shades and could totally see using it on a quilt top.

[@creativemind8525]

The jolt of anxiety I felt when "we are more than halfway through the year already" was said out loud! (O_o) How!?

[@Voolenvine]

Tell me about it 😭

[@davidhensley76]

Do hipsters still exist?