WE'RE MOVING! Plus, "Don't Look Up" Sweater Update, EPP, and a Michael's Yarn Haul

[@GalinaAvanesyan]

Actually in La Passacaglia, G is silent. So it's pronounced like "pasakalia" :) Anyway, quilting seems to be very tricky!

[@sharonvanpelt6005]

Love seeing all the things (knitting, crochet, quilting, English Paper piecing). Good luck with the move.

[@Annascraftyamore]

Hi Kristin wishing you well for your move, love your work on EPP the fabric is very beautiful... Gorgeous colours in the Caron cakes and yes is does look like a knitted mitre square at first and looks like it will work up quickly too... do continue to share your quilting projects with us I love the inspiration 🙋🏻‍♀️💜⚘

[@littlemingknits1038]

Don’t stop showing your quilting process!! Or your paper piecing! I love learning new things and your color choices are so yummy!!

[@eileentomaro768]

hope your move is going smoothly

[@annea3567]

You may have inspired me to finish my kaleidoscope quilt that I have left to languish for years half quilted. Long time ago I discovered Paula Nadelstern and her book Kaleidoscope Quilts. It’s similar to your project but it’s machine pieced and you make your own templates. It makes use of mirror images and motifs in the fabrics to make beautiful circles. The process was mesmerizing.

[@chococat178]

Good luck with your move! Love all your crafting projects 😊

[@desireeyarber2808]

I love English paper piecing so much!!! An excellent palette cleanser: just one exquisite block and one table runner at a time. Just don't forget to take out those papers, 😂 Yes, EPS is foolproof, see "Schoolhouse Press" ;-) Thanks for reminding us that it's so very ok to set a (big) project aside for a few days to let the mind rest. 😘 Bravo on the big move👍Thank you for sharing your loveliness.

[@laurad430]

Best wishes on your move and new home! Thank you so much for your podcast. And thank you for your love of all crafts and all yarns.

[@kathykujawa6183]

so happy for you. west chester will be great- just a hop-skip- and a jump to all those old towns with yarn shops. i think you will find some quilty-knitty peeps up there. plus so many historical places to visit as well. be careful moving. glad to see the fabrics and yarn move you into new crafts to keep you zen during so much upheaval. hope you have good weather and good movers.

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Kathy! And yes!! So many awesome yarn shops -- I need to learn to drive first 😂 So excited for it!

[@nancymorgan5505]

Happy moving…remember to take deep breaths…

[@TheMetatronGirl]

Congratulations on your move! I hope you love your new home. I’m thoroughly enjoying your English Paper Piecing adventures…I couldn’t do it, but it’s so interesting to see, and so beautiful! I say I couldn’t, I probably could…I’ve done extremely intricate tessellated origami, and tatted with the equivalent of upholstery thread, but something about sewing teeny fabric pieces breaks my brain. I love seeing all those gorgeous fabrics you choose come together. I moved out of the city and into the burbs about 8 years ago looking for peace, quiet, and a safer neighborhood. The quiet was deafening at first! It was wonderful, but it was also incredibly uncomfortable for a little while until I got used to it. I’d been surrounded by cacophony my whole life. Now, though, I’d never go back! My favorite time is late at night after a fresh snowfall…it’s almost literally silent and utterly amazing.

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you! Ah yes, the deafening silence. I have this random childhood memory of spending the night at my aunt's house. She also lived in the burbs. At night, it was so silent, and the bedroom was pitch black -- I thought I'd suffocate until I spotted the comforting blink of an answering machine in the dark. 😂 So weird...

[@southpaw487]

Loved the comparison between the Michael's yarn and the size of your head! Can't remember when I've spontaneously laughed this hard.

[@Voolenvine]

😋

[@mistyblue5312]

The main course is always satisfying but the sides spice it up. It’s heartening to see you shop at Micheal’s sometimes. Outrageous overseas shipping costs sabotages some of us from owning luxury/ indie yarn. Thanks for your final episode in “the old homestead”. Stay safe. 🧶🐈‍⬛🏡🛼🛼

[@betsyford4101]

👏👏👏👏 stunning sweater need a break?? 🙃 yes take a break !!! wooo love your fabric 's quilt 👍👍👍 waiting with impatience Your Return Kristin 😉😊 take care 🙋🇫🇷

[@theyarngoeson]

Good luck with your move - I hope all goes well!

[@miserybutane298]

I can't wait to see your new house! you have honestly hyped it up so much! which honestly makes sense. Happy moving, don't let it stress you too much.

[@joycenewton9765]

Good luck in moving! 🧶❤️❤️

[@theLogstead]

Sending you very warm hugs for your move and all the hard work it is. You have so many new discoveries ahead of you. Congratulations!

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Tania! 💞🤗

[@ShehnazKhan1]

Omg, your crochet blanket is going to be so gorgeous! Now I want to make it too. Good luck with the move. I hope you love your new house and neighborhood just as much as you loved Brooklyn ❤️

[@elizabethnudd1982]

DecoBob s thread is life changing....I use a 11 appliqué needle. Mid grey is a good color to use for everything.....

[@salomeelizabeth6026]

A new adventure with the new house, Enjoy ! Take care, I look forward to seeing your new location x

[@andreajustice4476]

Omg, you sound like me when I discovered epp. Total rabbit hole dive, I love it. 😄

[@beritkrogh9396]

Thank you Kristin 😘 I get so inspired watching your podcast 🧶🧵

[@Voolenvine]

🤗💖

[@Gabe6740]

Good luck with the move!

[@jeanneklaver9307]

You are going to LOVE West Chester!

[@libellula3313]

Good luck with the move and stay calm. I could never move again!

[@paleroses00]

I love all of your crafting adventures! ❤️ Good luck with the move!

[@joandloughy5210]

Best wishes for your new home!

[@suewaldeck8198]

Good luck with the move - so excited to see your new crafting space!

[@jujujensen]

I always feel bad when people apologies for talking about something they like. It makes me think that it's because someone gave them crap about it. Don't apologize for being excited about something that you love. Even if it's something I don't get, i still love listening to enthusiasm.

[@NatalochkaKovalova]

Congradulation on buying a house!

[@Joellencox]

Congratulations on your new house!

[@MOLLIMEDIA]

Looking forward to the new chapter in your crafty life. Good luck with your move! ☺️

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks, Molly!

[@anniewatkins8636]

All the very best with the move. So excited for you.

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Annie!

[@aknitlife]

Yes, Brooklyn traffic is the worst! In fact, I have gotten motion sickness from the sudden slam on the brakes and drinks spilled much too often! You are so lucky to be moving to Westchester. I’ve been a Brooklynite for far too long, dying to move to a quieter place. I live in one of the worst intersection streets in Brooklyn, close proximity to the Belt! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Good luck in your new abode, Kristin! I am sure it will bring you much more joy and quiet than Brooklyn! Yes, come back and visit your old stomping grounds when the Salt Marsh’s renovations is completed! 🙏

[@annkathy257]

Will look forward to your return! Be safe! 🙂

[@zoyamichel215]

I learned how to drive in NYC at age 37, never had any reason to learn but I nailed it on my 1st time surprised everyone!!!

[@Voolenvine]

Bravo! Hah, I'm 39 and should probably get my license too ... 🤪

[@lisaporch8922]

Soooo excited for the moving vlogs 😍

[@dizchik]

I too, someday, hope to become a more "confident hooker" haha! Love seeing the progression of your EPP. While you give me motivation to pick up my 2 year-long abandoned Hex on the Beach quilt, I'm vicariously living through your quilting journey because I know I just won't get back to it anytime soon because.. life! Love Giucy Giuce and his fabric line - he partnered with Alison Glass on a line of mini EPP patterns I've also wanted to try! Also, you probably already know about these but I enjoy carrying my travel EPP in i-spy pouches and Sew Together bags. I don't get to comment much but I've been watching for years and even as a viewer can feel the sentiment of filming your last episode, but look forward to your moving vlog and seeing you settle in your new space!

[@klaskelangford8324]

Love all your creativity! Good luck with the move!

[@debraitaliano4831]

So happy for you 😆, I remember motorcycle man 🏍. Excited to see your new set up 🥰

[@glorypetyo7162]

Good luck with the big move look forward to seeing soon! 🧶❤️

[@cathyringer]

I’ll miss your craft room, but am excited to see your new space! Good luck!

[@elinor7175]

Oooh! Thanks for the scissors rec - I have a project brewing that needs new ones. Your quilted seat cushion looks lovely! Good luck with your move! (I’m lucky if I make it two years in one place before moving, so six+ seems like forever! 😂)

[@sarah-janeireland157]

Wishing you a smooth move, hope it goes well. Loving those yarn cakes too, totally scrumptious. Take care 🧶❄️🧵❤️

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

I'm excited about your new house Kristin. It's been a journey! I'm going to miss Motorcycle Man. 🤣😆

[@maritzascraft]

Good luck buddy it’s the move

[@nicola99craig99]

Thank you so much for the charts. I am using the Strange Brew pattern with your charts and the colours I think you had originally mentioned using. I’m on the ribbing too but very excited to add the sleeves so powering on.

[@PamelaCatherine24]

I'm so excited for you! Looking forward to seeing episodes from you new home. I love the feeling you get when you move to a different house. So many things to explore and when you see how the sun shines into a room for the first time...so fun! Loving you EPP. Just beautiful! I now want to check out my nearest Michaels for yarn sales. I've been wanting to make a blanket to toss on my bed for some time. Thank you for sharing another wonderful episode. Best of luck to you during your move. ❤❤

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, PK! Yes!! So excited to get to know our new home. 🤗

[@akshathakini157]

Enjoyed your crochet knitting quilting adventures 😊

[@dieannamercurio4205]

Love those colors in the yarn. Def gotta get me some. What crochet hook are you using?

[@jukerdanz]

Best wishes for a smooth move Kristin, you must be so excited! Can I ask about the dress you are wearing? Did you make it? I love it. If you made it do you mind sharing the pattern? Cheers, Julie.

[@susanwingblade1799]

Where are you and Dennis moving? So happy that you found a place and good luck with everything!!

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, Susan. We're moving to Westchester :D

[@YarnReader]

It's been a while since I last caught a video of yours! Congrats on the move, I hope everything goes well for you. I love the colors for your Don't Look Up sweater, so pretty. The paper piecing is beautiful as well, I've been tempted to try it out myself. Yay for crochet!

[@christinethomas8315]

i love quilting keep going!

[@eileenmatos6048]

Yes im still here ,

[@ileneklayman3440]

Good luck with the move. We bought a second house at the Jersey shore(Neptune Township 1.9 miles to the beach)we go for walks on the boardwalk in almost any weather!, we still have a condo/townhouse in Florham Park, NJ (my son lives in it, he is an adult and a teacher. He just went back to school and we know teachers don't make much. We bought this house 4 years ago July. The condo we had every animal you could think of, here in Neptune I have to drive a while before I even see a deer. I wanted a house I was sick of condo life, people deciding everything for you, like what color your house should be etc. It is really loud here in Neptune but I have learned to live with it. It gets crazy here in the summer. But I am so close to Asbury Park, I love Asbury Park it's like being in the village! Driving down here can get a little crazy in the summer but when we have out first cold snap they all go home! Sorry this got so long. I imagine you bought a Victorian house maybe i'm wrong can't wait to see.

[@alicekelly4975]

If we made a crafting pie chart, a good percentage would be rationalizing which crafting project we should or want to work on. 😂

[@Voolenvine]

I need to make a pie chart now ... for SCIENCE! 😂

[@mindykannon4650]

Breaks are good!!!

[@rachaelnick]

Your epp is looking great, I love doing epp too. One tip, I would press your pieces after basting, it helps give you crisp edges and makes the sewing easier.

[@Voolenvine]

Thanks for the tip! I'm a little hesitant to press since the glue stick is water-soluble. Maybe just a quick hot press (no steam) would be fine. I'll give it a try!

[@donnac368]

I feel you about Home Depot, but if it’s near Michaels I can be persuaded. I love your EPP. Reminds me of my time doing it 25 or so years ago. We used paper that was a bit sticky on one side when ironed. I remember burning my fingers once or twice while folding over the seams. Paula Nadelstern had some amazing designs using mirrors to place pieces. Also, I hate to be the Italian language police but I would pronounce it Passa “call - y - a”. The gli sound in Italian is tricky to non-natives, makes like a funny sort of a hard “yee”. But I might be wrong, my Italian is probably not what it used to be!

[@lejettabm]

Glad to help with the EPP addition 😆

[@Voolenvine]

You da best! 😄💖

[@carolmorrison5173]

Love your English paper piecing. You also would Lucy Boston blocks.

[@Voolenvine]

YES!! I made one of her blocks ... not sure if I shared it, yet 🤔 But love her crosses block 🙌

[@easyknittingcrochet4394]

Nice sharing 💜 💜💕💕

[@robinmarks5638]

Oh Kristin I have to laugh! I have been a China painter for 35 years and I am ashamed to say I have a shed in the backyard full of white China to paint!!! Someday!!! Well I'll never live long enough to paint it all but I sure have enjoyed collecting it and still can't resist a few more pieces now and then! My China friends and I joke it is a sickness but I don't care it's better than alcohol and drugs LOL I love all your projects your doing!!!

[@elizabethnudd1982]

Flossie Teacakes, Tula Pink, Jodi Godfrey.....EPP is wonderful....

[@bburke6650]

Hi Kristin -- what kind of scissors are those you flashed around and praised for their feel? And best of luck with your move!

[@Voolenvine]

Thank you, B! 🤗 These are the snips: amzn.to/3JpLDiw :D

[@krisk6011]

Good luck with your move - hope it all goes smoothly! Looking forward to seeing your progress on the blanket - didn't know that you crochet too - so many talents! I primarily crochet. I do know the very basics of knitting and love to see all tyoes of yarn projects. Question - i'm in the market for a swift. Do you have one you would recommend ... i saw the one in your video so figured i would ask. Thanks and take care. Kris K from CT 🧶🙂

[@cxk3129]

Did you ever figure out what that Rikey Blake layer cake fabric collection was? It's 10000% the aesthetic I've been looking for and I'm dying to get some 😍

[@kat4111]

I swear I replied to this! It's Sonnet Dusk

[@cxk3129]

@@kat4111 thank you!!!

[@kat4111]

@@cxk3129 My pleasure mate! Like you I thought it was lovely and went looking for it :)

[@cstre2091]

I say variety is the spice of life and you have definitely sold me on having "other" crafts to accompany my new love of yarn Watched the Meander English Paper Piecing & given my quilt fabric has been sitting a long time....I'm going to try it. Started back wire work & wire wrapping, made 2 trips to Michael's & JoAnn Fabrics for craft wire & bought flat back swarovski crystals to glue on my coffee cozy...HA! extra push of creativity. Why I did this I don't know because torching metal, glueing stones to coffee mugs & knitting/crocheting yarn don't seem to go together :) Happy moving to you & Dennis

[@zoyamichel215]

You're going to need to drive if you're going to want to go anywhere even in Westchester. Hopefully you'll have nice neighbors because I've had friends with neighbor problems.

[@kdgeckoknits274]

Don't tell me you two are leaving Brooklyn? Maybe not. Happy moving.

[@clairdouglass]

Moving is such a bittersweet thing, isn't it? May your move be hiccup free, and I still think you need a Bye Bye Bushwick colorway - in memorium of your old craft room. I had to laugh about your comment about Dennis's driving. My Hubs' drives very... unsmooth. Knitting in the car keeps me from watching what he's doing too closely. 😳😆😳

[@Voolenvine]

THIS! LOL... I can't watch the road when he drives. Knitting keeps me from shouting "Watch out for that guy!!!" 😂 Thanks, Clair! 💖

[@Ruth-tbk]

Your don't look up sweater is turning out amazing. When I saw that movie I also immediately noticed it, and it seems like so has everyone else in the knitting community. Also: I just left you a comment on how your pronunciation of passacaglia is wrong, because in Italian gl is pronounced l. But then I was unsure and looked it up and you're totally right! Now you've sent me down a rabbit hole of weirdly pronounced musical terminology 😂

[@terricox3559]

Gl in Italian is pronounced lyuh, not l. Tagliatelle is like ta-lyuh-telleh (Italian speaker :-))

[@Ruth-tbk]

@@terricox3559 I know, I meant the isolated sound out of context. It's hard to describe these things in writing :)

[@knittygirlone3391]

Oh my goodness I thought English paper piecing was actually done with paper and I didn't get it. 😝 I hate Home Depot, too. And IKEA!

[@angiemay1616]

Where did u get your knitting project bag?

[@Voolenvine]

Tannei Casey! 😄

[@oxa4pinoo]

You still having same sewing machine!

[@wipqueen715]

What’s the interweb?

[@LostKat]

Wait. Are you not supposed to put out a pattern you reverse engineered? Someone on ravelry just put up JLaw's sweater pattern but listed it free with a note that it's a copy. Could she get in trouble???

[@MarenM4085]

You’re not allowed to profit from someone else’s design. Making it a free pattern is ok if that person is just some hobbyists but it would be kinda questionable if a professional pattern designer does it in my opinion.

[@Voolenvine]

What MarenMehus said ... I also personally don't feel comfortable publishing a design that isn't my own.

[@angelajohnson2830]

Is the author Dutch? Maybe the pronunciation is the c=ch and the g is silent

[@beverlyjohnson2318]

ᴘʀᴏᴍᴏsᴍ

[@cbs70]

It's hookery!🤪

[@janeklemm]

Crochet and EPP? Who is this woman?

[@carolyndaly4764]

The persimmon color doesn’t seem like your color. I know you are a mauve girl. As am I.

[@Voolenvine]

It's definitely out of my comfort zone 😂 Mauve Life 4EVER! 🤗