Hello Nicole. What a lovely shawl. Masham is a small market town in the Yorkshire Dales. I am a Yorkshire lass and can clarify that this beautiful yarn is pronounced Massam.
Another wonderful episode Nicole loved seeing all your makes and the segment with Sarah was very interesting too. I so sorry to hear about Marcel RIP 🐾💙 I enjoyed your woodland walk, the mossy tree stumps and tiny buds are so beautiful 🙋🏻♀️💞
Dear Nicole, What a joy to see you again, as well as great sadness about your lovely Marcel… We dog lovers go through this, don’t we? When I see you, here with your friend Sarah, I feel like in spite of everything the world is fundamentally a good place. Thank you for reminding me that every day is a new day, and that there is a new make around the corner !❤
The world is a more beautiful place with a gentle soul like you in it...Thank you for sharing your story of yarn, friendship and nature...Missed you ❣ It's always a sad day when we must say good-bye to a beloved pet...Marcel was so sweet!
Hi Nicole, just wanted to you to know that your podcast and gentle spirit got me through a really hard time recently. It was so soothing to go back and watch you from the beginning. My dream is to one day bump into you at a fiber festival and give you a big hug. Thanks for being you ❤ I'm so so sorry about your beautiful pup, you gave him a great life. I just lost my dog to cancer, too. Very painful.
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Hi Nicole, so nice to see you again, and so glad that your health has improved and you feel better. You always look lovely no matter what. It’s funny that your preferred palate is faded, soft colours, because when you wear dark grey, dark blue, and that beautiful blue-red you totally pop. They so suit you. Thanks for another lovely episode.
Hi Nicole! It’s funny how we share the same yarn preferences… My favorite ones are Léttlopi, of course, Briggs & Little, and a very local farm yarn just 20 mn from where I live, les Brebis du Beaurivage. In fact, the East Frisian breed you mentionned is I’m 100% sure from them, as Les Arts Textiles du Témiscouata died alot for them, until recently. You really should love their fiber. I’ve made a Darkwater in Petite Frisonne and it’s in my top 2 favorite sweaters, with my Riddari in Léttlopi! It’s hardwearing, no peeling, medium soft (but love it) and very warm. Right in your tastes! If ever you can try the Frisonne, in any weight, I am sure you will LOVE it as I do. Thanks again for your hard work getting this content out, it’s very much appreciated. And, oh, I must add I’m completely with you about dear Marcel. I own a 11 and a half year old Labrador and can’t believe what I’ll do without him… Take the time to greave him, and eventually another will not replace, but take another part of your heart. Love 💙💙
I especially enjoyed your nature at the end. It reminded me of the Bible verse...Faith hope and charity and the greatest of these is charity, ie love. We have faith in God and just believe he takes care of the big things and still the spring comes, hope, as you said look closely and look up as it's there if you slow down and take joy in the simplicity of life. Love, the greatest, we are surrounded by our loved ones, near and far, those who love unconditionally as Jesus did. Our greatest comfort is love. I went through the most horrible year. Every single day my 2nd son who is teenage sat with me on the couch and just played funny cat videos. It wasnt the video, it was his faithfulness each day. Small things. Big hugs from N. Ireland xx
Thank you Nicole for this peaceful and lovely podcast It was a pleasure to knitt with you here I just started to discover Briggs and little yarns Thank you for sharing
Thank you for this fabulous podcast, I am addicted to it and I’ve been binge watching from the beginning ! You’re way of podcasting is very calming and gentle indeed and as a not advanced knitter I have learned so much about yarn and patterns from you , can’t wait for your next episodes
So sorry about Marcel!! It's heartbreaking! Beautiful. Glad to see your post Nicole. You are a beautiful soul! Great inspirations for knitting! Glad to see Sarah went for a visit.
So good to spend time with you again, Nicole. When you have a moment, could you add a link to Sarah's channel? And cannot wait to see what you make with those beautiful yarns from the show. I am a weaver and highly recommend getting a loom. If you have space, I would go with a floor loom - very grounding and there is something calming about the rhythm of throwing the shuttle and using your feet to work the treadles. Happy to chat with you if you want.
Lynn here on Hubby's phone mines playing up 😏, Hi Dianne , your comment struck me , your right our pets do take peace of your heart ☹️, but in a way that's a lovely thing because that way we get to be with them forever 🤗🌹❤️, Thank You for sharing 😊
Good to see you Nicole. I am so sorry to hear about Marcel. I also lost my dog Cookie in February. My angel Cookie completed her mission and crossed the rainbow bridge. Still makes me cry just to talking about her. Be well Nicole.
NIcole, it is so good to see you again. I am so sorry about Marcel. He was well loved and was such a part of your household. They do take a lot of space in our hearts. I love my Lendrum as well. It is an amazing wheel! The double treadle does allow for better control. Thank you for a great episode. 😊
So very happy to spend time with you again. Thankful that Marcel had the best life with you and a peaceful transition. Loved your discussion on “go to” yarns. Enjoy the spring.
Hi Nicol another lovely podcast the red colour shawl is beautiful colour for you And it so so nice to see you again and very sad Marcel not there anymore Such a beautiful dog I can imagine how much you miss him hanging around you Big big hug for you Nicole
Omg! Nicole I have been watching and loving your videos for a very long time. It was joyous to hear you mention Customwoolenmills! I’m an upstate New York, USA , fiber producer for the past 22 years. For most of that time, I have used Custom Woolen Mills to spin my wool. Such nice people! They do an amazing job. Sadly, in the mills renovation and update, they have increased their minimum amount of wool needed for processing and I am struggling with that. These people were like family to me. Thanks for the shout out!
Lovely to see you again, Nicole, I had missed you! I’m very sorry to hear about Marcel but so glad he did not suffer for long. I still often think with a smile about the stripey socks dilemma for his long legs. It was nice to see you smiling and to see what delightful things you have been up to - always a pleasure for me!
Thank you for the inspiration…I now have a couple of projects on my “to do” list. So very sorry to hear about your loss. Our pets are such a huge part of our lives and it is so hard to let them go❤️
Hi Nicole, thank you for podcasting. I've been following you for years, and I'm always delighted to find a post from you. I just wanted to say how very sad I am to hear about Marcel. I know he was very precious, and will leave a huge gap in your heart. All the best, and kind thoughts to you. xxx
So glad to see you again , Nicole!! Also, very very sad about Marcel. I loved the glimpses you showed of him over the episodes. He was a true gentle sweetheart of a dog, and was blessed to have you as his mother!!! Good luck with the weaving...my friend who weaves says it's very satisfying because it goes so quickly! As always, your new yarns, projects and outdoor footage of the woods are so beautiful! Glad to see spring is coming your way.
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I’m so sorry Nicole for your loss of Marcel. I know what a tremendous heartbreak losing a beloved pet can be. I loved all of your makes and acquisitions! I will have to look up Sarah’s channel.
Brilliant episode and lovely to watch you both together. Lots of ideas now. So so sad about Marcel, but he would have had a beautiful life with you and your husband. I have a lendrum DT and just love it ❤️❤️❤️
So wonderful to see your lovely face again! Great show and very inspiring. Rest in peach dear Marcel. The hard thing about animal companions is their short lives and the loss of such unconditional love. I know there is more of that love in your future as Marcel takes his place in your hearts forever. Enjoy the new wheel. I just purchased my first fleece and am enjoying the process of bringing it to fabric. Scary, but satisfying. Be well. See you soon. :)
So happy to see you back. Sending condolences on the passing of Marcel. I really enjoyed this "top" yarn segment. I have a fond place in my heart for each of your yarns! I really miss Rowan Scottish Tweed - that was a great yarn back in the day. Peace Fleece and Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair are wonderful wooly wools. Even Cascade 220 for affordability, crisp cables and hard wearing. Oh gosh I could go on and on! Happy knitting!
Such a lovely gentle video with beautiful yarns. I really enjoyed your spinning. I spun for a while but mostly I knit now I did try leaving the dressing the loom just about sent me over the edge. Your music is beautiful too thank you
So lovely to see and hear you once more Nicole...a lovely podcast, as always...and, I especially enjoyed the walk in the woods with you... don't stay away too long xx from SW Wales UK.
What a lovely surprise, but so sorry to hear about Marcel. His gentle soul touched us all. Weaving is a wonderful way to get more yarny goodness in your life. I look forward to seeing what beauties you create.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?
Such profound sadness for you about Marcel. How bereft you must have felt. I hope in good time you will adopt another dog and give them a fine solid home. Kindest regards Lynn currently in UK.
Thank you so much for the lovely hour, Nicole - it was so great to see you and Sara. It took me back to our camp days in Maine. Your presence is so soothing and peaceful - and your knitting so inspirational. Be well, and hope to see you again soon.
hi nicole - sending you love from aotearoa new zealand. ive watched a lot of your episodes many times over, and am rewatching this one from a different account 🥰💛💛💛
So happy to see you again! Sorry to hear about sweet Marcel (dogs (and cats)) really create a space in our hearts. Thank you for this lovely episode -- I have added a number of new patterns to my to-make queue and subscribed to Fibertrek!
Great to see you back Nicole . I have looked for your gentle presence often . I join with all the others in sending my love and healing thoughts for you regarding the loss of a very sweet soul . How lovely to see your friend too and what a treat to have some ultra personal hand spun . Being a very new spinner I loved all the mixed contend you shared . Long term knitter, forager , natural dyer etc there was so much that spoke to me . Take care meantime and look forward to the future .Kerre
How lovely to hear from you again and so nice,, too, to listen to your conversation with Sarah. As I knitted on a pair of fingerless mittens with Briggs & Little Sport I listened to you mention it as one of your favourites . I enjoy the pure wooliness of it too and the mittens will go to a young Turkish woman who has been spending a year in New Brunswick living with part of my family and who will soon return home. Such pretty wooly things you've been creating - thank you for taking us along on your making journey!
What a breath of fresh air so happy to see you and glad you are feeling better I too know how hard it is to lose a pet we never forget xx a really lovely podcast so much information thankyou xx
My heart goes out to you❤️. They give us so much joy and it’s difficult to say goodbye. I’m glad u are feeling better! It was a nice surprise to just sit this morning and spend some time with you. Be well
So sorry to hear about Marcel 😔 best friends ever 💕 also lovley to hear from you again. You and Sarah looks like you where having a great time together 🙏🏻 hugs Cia
So nice to see you, Nicole! I have missed you, but totally understand. Losing your sweet Marcel must have been so difficult! I love everything you make and am always so inspired! It was very nice to see you and Sarah together! Wishing you very well and many hours of happy making! ❤
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?
Happy to see you are back and looking so well. My condolences on the loss of your lovely Marcel. His retirement years were wonderful thanks to you and in his “doggie mind” he was forever grateful. I look forward to seeing you again. Take care from Vancouver Island.
Merci Nicole pour ce bel épisode aussi réconfortant qu'à ton habitude... Et très contente de t'avoir rencontré en personne à knit city!! Bonne soirée Martine
Very sad to hear about the loss of Marcel. I too lost my knitting companion in November last year and I've found it very hard. Pets are so special but knowing we rehomed them and gave them a wonderful home makes it all worth while. Take care and I hope your making brings you comfort.
I’m so sorry to hear about more so I’ve been watching the newer videos and was wondering what happened and I just couldn’t sleep tonight and popped on this video and I just wanted to send my sympathies and send you all and this love and hugs and let you know you were the best guardians for him sending him love
Re-weaving at home. I have a woven textile degree and may have a few tips for you. It is quite a financial and time commitment investment, therefore, to minimize costs, and later disappointment, I recommend having a go on someone else's loom first, perhaps a weaving and spinning group, just to see what sort of weaving you feel drawn to. The warp threads have to be strong and resilient, therefore they are best bought. Hand spun is just fine as the weft. You will need a warping frame and know how as to calculate and get all of that together on to the loom, threaded up and so on. This is where the second big consideration comes in. Many people who weave at home are very happy sticking to plain weave or a simple twill pattern, yet, if you become really involved in weaving and wish to expand into more adventurous weave textures and double cloth designs such as "summer and winter", then you will need a loom with at least six to eight harness, pedal floor loom type. Floor looms, where your feet lift the the harnesses that carry some of the threads are far easier if you are weaving any lengths of fabric. Third big consideration is, for what purpose do you wish to create fabric. Knitting is self explanatory, yet weaving takes things further where perhaps sewing, and garment design come in. Most home weaving is heavier in construction and therefore makes thicker cloth. I do not wish to put you off, far from it, weaving can be very addictive, and has a strong mental calculation component which is wonderfully challenging. Not only that, the fun you can have playing with colour and textures is amazing. If you have the space, the where with all, and local learning facilities (because there is a lot to learn to weave well), and you have a real purpose for what you create, then just dive in and enjoy every second.
Oh my goodness I just saw you have made a new video. I am so very excited. I plan to watch and knit and relax to on Mother’s Day ….. ( keeping my favorites to view on a relaxing Sunday). Thank you in advance. Hope all well your way. You have been in my thoughts . Take care. Hugs from MI.
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Lovely to see you again. Thank you for sharing the Charlotte cardigan - exactly what I’ve been looking for! So sorry for your loss. What a lovely being Marcel was. He will be missed by your viewers as well. Take care and thank you for sharing yourself and your craft. I really love your episodes and have gone back to rewatch them a number of times.
Oh I missed your podcasts so much. I loved seeing some of your makes and go to yarns...lovely that both you and your Beastie could share...so sorry about your pet's passing but I'm glad to know that you might get another pet to share your lives. Stay well🌞🌷🌞🌷
So lovely to see you again, Nicole! I didn't make it to Knit City this year. Hoping for next year. For some reason driving into Montreal fills me with anxiety! My condolences on the loss of Marcel. Many hugs to you! Thank you for sharing a few more fabulous patterns which are now in my favourites. 😊
So good to see you! Once again - my deepest condolences for your loss! Sending love and hope that Spring brings rejuvenating energy and tranquility to your heart! ♥️
It's always a treat to watch one of your podcast episodes, Nicole. You exude kindness and gentleness. ♥ I'm so sorry about Marcel, I don't have pets, but I understand that their love and affection is really quite special. I hope you feel better every day. Your makes are wonderful and inspiring as always! That blue cardigan is gorgeous on you and I love the red shawl, as well. So interesting to hear about the Hawthorne too. So much inspiration and beauty, thank you.
Lovely to hear from you again, pet loses are tough. Had my own sudden loss early this year, never seems to get easier. Love hearing about your different projects, I'm in the process of splitting 2 different colours of briggs and little country roving plates from 5ply to singles for a very big project. Wish me luck lol I'm hoping I'm not over my head and we shall see how this crochets up.
It was great to see your podcast episode. I was sad to hear about Marcel passing but he had a long and wonderful life with you and I'm sure you have loads of fond memories of him. Take care, Nicole!
So nice to see you Nicole. Time passes so quickly but you always put a smile on my face when I see the notification. Sorry to hear about your precious Marcel. I could always hear the love in your voice when you spoke of him. Loved hearing about your favourite yarns shared by your guest today. A few just happen to be mine as well. I’ve always wanted to try the Alice Starmore. It’s fun watching you trying a new craft… it’s looking lovely. A table runner would be gorgeous. One question off topic… is there a pattern for the “linen” type top you were wearing? I love the lines on it. 🥰
Nicole - I so enjoyed this post. When it popped up yesterday, I almost jumped right on it, but decided to wait till today, to be able to really take time and savor it! That mossy log in the frame when you were finishing up talking about the woods looked like that chameleon yarn that you shared. Thank you.
So lovely to see you again Nicole. Wonderful podcast,so enjoyed the discussion about different garments and your go to wools. Take care of yourself, you inspire me a lot with your patterns and choice of colours!! 😊🧶😊😘
What a beautiful episode! Thanks so much for the guided walk in the woods too…just lovely. We have a wooded trail close by and I am eager to get out and see the tell tale signs of warmer weather on its way. So glad you are feeling better and had such a great visit with your friend.
Toutes mes sympathies pour ton fidèle chien décédé. Je suis persuadée qu'il a été très bien aimé et qu'il vous a aussi offert beaucoup d'affection. Quel bonheur de te retrouver ! Merci pour un autre épisode très inspirant.
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Thank you for another lovely visit and so nice to see you again.
Donna
Hello Nicole. What a lovely shawl. Masham is a small market town in the Yorkshire Dales. I am a Yorkshire lass and can clarify that this beautiful yarn is pronounced Massam.
Great to catch up ,,Nicole!!!
Lovely makes,,,and purchases,,,
Great chat with Sarah,,,
Summer is😘😗😂here now,,,,
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Take😶😍😗care,,
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Thank you for les belles bouclettes been looking for a good quality mohair. Glad Marcel had a good home life before going to his eternal home.
Another wonderful episode Nicole loved seeing all your makes and the segment with Sarah was very interesting too. I so sorry to hear about Marcel RIP 🐾💙 I enjoyed your woodland walk, the mossy tree stumps and tiny buds are so beautiful 🙋🏻♀️💞
Dear Nicole,
What a joy to see you again, as well as great sadness about your lovely Marcel…
We dog lovers go through this, don’t we?
When I see you, here with your friend Sarah, I feel like in spite of everything the world is fundamentally a good place.
Thank you for reminding me that every day is a new day, and that there is a new make around the corner !❤
Watch you it seems so relaxing and just I wanna sit down and do it while I’m watching your broadcast it’s really so nice
The world is a more beautiful place with a gentle soul like you in it...Thank you for sharing your story of yarn, friendship and nature...Missed you ❣ It's always a sad day when we must say good-bye to a beloved pet...Marcel was so sweet!
So good to have you back. Jackie, UK
Hi. So good to have you back.I love your podcasts. I feel very related to you. So sorry about Marcel! O, live is a line of goodbyes. I wish you
My sympathies on the loss of Marcel.. May you meet again in joy over the rainbow bridge!
Glad to see you Nicole. Thank you!
So nice to see you again, Nicole!
So so happy to see you again 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Wonderful podcast, as usual, Nicole!🌟
Hi Nicole, just wanted to you to know that your podcast and gentle spirit got me through a really hard time recently. It was so soothing to go back and watch you from the beginning. My dream is to one day bump into you at a fiber festival and give you a big hug. Thanks for being you ❤ I'm so so sorry about your beautiful pup, you gave him a great life. I just lost my dog to cancer, too. Very painful.
Great episode. Your le pastel club looks like the color of the Eiffel Tower. Made me smile- because at different times of day it looks different too.
That cranberry red looks amazing on you!
So good to see you again! You always make me want to knit more shawls!
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Hi Nicole, so nice to see you again, and so glad that your health has improved and you feel better. You always look lovely no matter what. It’s funny that your preferred palate is faded, soft colours, because when you wear dark grey, dark blue, and that beautiful blue-red you totally pop. They so suit you. Thanks for another lovely episode.
Hi Nicole! It’s funny how we share the same yarn preferences… My favorite ones are Léttlopi, of course, Briggs & Little, and a very local farm yarn just 20 mn from where I live, les Brebis du Beaurivage. In fact, the East Frisian breed you mentionned is I’m 100% sure from them, as Les Arts Textiles du Témiscouata died alot for them, until recently. You really should love their fiber. I’ve made a Darkwater in Petite Frisonne and it’s in my top 2 favorite sweaters, with my Riddari in Léttlopi! It’s hardwearing, no peeling, medium soft (but love it) and very warm. Right in your tastes! If ever you can try the Frisonne, in any weight, I am sure you will LOVE it as I do. Thanks again for your hard work getting this content out, it’s very much appreciated.
And, oh, I must add I’m completely with you about dear Marcel. I own a 11 and a half year old Labrador and can’t believe what I’ll do without him… Take the time to greave him, and eventually another will not replace, but take another part of your heart. Love 💙💙
I especially enjoyed your nature at the end. It reminded me of the Bible verse...Faith hope and charity and the greatest of these is charity, ie love. We have faith in God and just believe he takes care of the big things and still the spring comes, hope, as you said look closely and look up as it's there if you slow down and take joy in the simplicity of life. Love, the greatest, we are surrounded by our loved ones, near and far, those who love unconditionally as Jesus did. Our greatest comfort is love. I went through the most horrible year. Every single day my 2nd son who is teenage sat with me on the couch and just played funny cat videos. It wasnt the video, it was his faithfulness each day. Small things. Big hugs from N. Ireland xx
Thank you Nicole for this peaceful and lovely podcast
It was a pleasure to knitt with you here
I just started to discover Briggs and little yarns
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for this fabulous podcast, I am addicted to it and I’ve been binge watching from the beginning ! You’re way of podcasting is very calming and gentle indeed and as a not advanced knitter I have learned so much about yarn and patterns from you , can’t wait for your next episodes
Very glad to see you back. So very sad for the loss of your sweet Marcel. I will miss seeing him.
So sorry about Marcel!! It's heartbreaking! Beautiful. Glad to see your post Nicole. You are a beautiful soul! Great inspirations for knitting! Glad to see Sarah went for a visit.
So good to spend time with you again, Nicole. When you have a moment, could you add a link to Sarah's channel? And cannot wait to see what you make with those beautiful yarns from the show. I am a weaver and highly recommend getting a loom. If you have space, I would go with a floor loom - very grounding and there is something calming about the rhythm of throwing the shuttle and using your feet to work the treadles. Happy to chat with you if you want.
Oh, how lovely to see you again! I have missed your calm and soothing presence. Hugs from Australia. xo
So lovely to see you again and so sorry to hear about Marcel, they take a piece of your heart with them. Enjoyed every moment of this episode.
Lynn here on Hubby's phone mines playing up 😏, Hi Dianne , your comment struck me , your right our pets do take peace of your heart ☹️, but in a way that's a lovely thing because that way we get to be with them forever 🤗🌹❤️, Thank You for sharing 😊
Nicole, you are a rockstar. A crafting rockstar and a constant source of inspiration to me.
Good to see you Nicole. I am so sorry to hear about Marcel. I also lost my dog Cookie in February. My angel Cookie completed her mission and crossed the rainbow bridge. Still makes me cry just to talking about her. Be well Nicole.
NIcole, it is so good to see you again. I am so sorry about Marcel. He was well loved and was such a part of your household. They do take a lot of space in our hearts. I love my Lendrum as well. It is an amazing wheel! The double treadle does allow for better control. Thank you for a great episode. 😊
So sorry to hear about your lovely Marcel.Great to see you back.
So very happy to spend time with you again. Thankful that Marcel had the best life with you and a peaceful transition. Loved your discussion on “go to” yarns. Enjoy the spring.
Hi Nicol another lovely podcast the red colour shawl is beautiful colour for you And it so so nice to see you again and very sad Marcel not there anymore Such a beautiful dog I can imagine how much you miss him hanging around you Big big hug for you Nicole
Omg! Nicole I have been watching and loving your videos for a very long time. It was joyous to hear you mention Customwoolenmills! I’m an upstate New York, USA , fiber producer for the past 22 years. For most of that time, I have used Custom Woolen Mills to spin my wool. Such nice people! They do an amazing job. Sadly, in the mills renovation and update, they have increased their minimum amount of wool needed for processing and I am struggling with that. These people were like family to me. Thanks for the shout out!
I'm glad you back, now I'll sit back, injoy and knit, love from Denmark, Lone
Lovely to see you again, Nicole, I had missed you! I’m very sorry to hear about Marcel but so glad he did not suffer for long. I still often think with a smile about the stripey socks dilemma for his long legs. It was nice to see you smiling and to see what delightful things you have been up to - always a pleasure for me!
Thank you for the inspiration…I now have a couple of projects on my “to do” list. So very sorry to hear about your loss. Our pets are such a huge part of our lives and it is so hard to let them go❤️
Happy to see you back!!
Hi Nicole, thank you for podcasting. I've been following you for years, and I'm always delighted to find a post from you. I just wanted to say how very sad I am to hear about Marcel. I know he was very precious, and will leave a huge gap in your heart. All the best, and kind thoughts to you. xxx
So glad to see you again , Nicole!! Also, very very sad about Marcel. I loved the glimpses you showed of him over the episodes. He was a true gentle sweetheart of a dog, and was blessed to have you as his mother!!! Good luck with the weaving...my friend who weaves says it's very satisfying because it goes so quickly! As always, your new yarns, projects and outdoor footage of the woods are so beautiful! Glad to see spring is coming your way.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?
So sorry to hear about Marcel!! Have missed your beautiful podcasts and so enjoyed this one!!
Nicole, so sad to hear about Marcel. So happy to see you recording again
I’m so sorry Nicole for your loss of Marcel. I know what a tremendous heartbreak losing a beloved pet can be.
I loved all of your makes and acquisitions! I will have to look up Sarah’s channel.
Very lovely to see and hear from you again. Sorry to hear the sad news about Marcel. I hope to see you soon again.
So glad to see you again. We missed you. Sorry to hear about Marcel. Love and hugs from Shetland xxx
Brilliant episode and lovely to watch you both together. Lots of ideas now. So so sad about Marcel, but he would have had a beautiful life with you and your husband. I have a lendrum DT and just love it ❤️❤️❤️
Oh dear I m really sorry for your loss😢 ı realy loved your podcast and you style . Love from Istanbul❤
So wonderful to see your lovely face again! Great show and very inspiring. Rest in peach dear Marcel. The hard thing about animal companions is their short lives and the loss of such unconditional love. I know there is more of that love in your future as Marcel takes his place in your hearts forever. Enjoy the new wheel. I just purchased my first fleece and am enjoying the process of bringing it to fabric. Scary, but satisfying. Be well. See you soon. :)
So happy to see you back. Sending condolences on the passing of Marcel. I really enjoyed this "top" yarn segment. I have a fond place in my heart for each of your yarns! I really miss Rowan Scottish Tweed - that was a great yarn back in the day. Peace Fleece and Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair are wonderful wooly wools. Even Cascade 220 for affordability, crisp cables and hard wearing. Oh gosh I could go on and on! Happy knitting!
Such a lovely gentle video with beautiful yarns. I really enjoyed your spinning. I spun for a while but mostly I knit now I did try leaving the dressing the loom just about sent me over the edge. Your music is beautiful too thank you
So lovely to see you here again Nicole. So sorry to hear of your loss of Marcel. Take care and hope to see you back again soon from Cambridgeshire UK
So lovely to see and hear you once more Nicole...a lovely podcast, as always...and, I especially enjoyed the walk in the woods with you... don't stay away too long xx from SW Wales UK.
I'm so very sorry about Marcel. Big dogs take up so much room in our hearts. We lost two Great Danes, Xander and Lily, six months apart in 2019. Hugs
What a lovely surprise, but so sorry to hear about Marcel. His gentle soul touched us all. Weaving is a wonderful way to get more yarny goodness in your life. I look forward to seeing what beauties you create.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?
Such profound sadness for you about Marcel. How bereft you must have felt.
I hope in good time you will adopt another dog and give them a fine solid home.
Kindest regards Lynn currently in UK.
Nice to see you again. Sad about Marcel ❤️🧡❤️
Thank you so much for the lovely hour, Nicole - it was so great to see you and Sara. It took me back to our camp days in Maine. Your presence is so soothing and peaceful - and your knitting so inspirational. Be well, and hope to see you again soon.
Lovely to see you again. Really enjoyed your walk in the woods. Moss is just the most beautiful colour isn’t it.
How lovely to see you and all the great woolly ness. So sorry about Marcel. Loved your walk in the woods. 🇬🇧
hi nicole - sending you love from aotearoa new zealand. ive watched a lot of your episodes many times over, and am rewatching this one from a different account 🥰💛💛💛
So happy to see you again! Sorry to hear about sweet Marcel (dogs (and cats)) really create a space in our hearts. Thank you for this lovely episode -- I have added a number of new patterns to my to-make queue and subscribed to Fibertrek!
Great to see you back Nicole . I have looked for your gentle presence often . I join with all the others in sending my love and healing thoughts for you regarding the loss of a very sweet soul . How lovely to see your friend too and what a treat to have some ultra personal hand spun . Being a very new spinner I loved all the mixed contend you shared . Long term knitter, forager , natural dyer etc there was so much that spoke to me . Take care meantime and look forward to the future .Kerre
Thank you for a lovely episode! It was so nice to see you again, and to hear that you are doing well, despite the loss of Marcel ❤️
Lovely to see you again. Very best wishes to you Nicole. I love the Wheatsheaves cardigan. I think that might be my next project!
How lovely to hear from you again and so nice,, too, to listen to your conversation with Sarah. As I knitted on a pair of fingerless mittens with Briggs & Little Sport I listened to you mention it as one of your favourites . I enjoy the pure wooliness of it too and the mittens will go to a young Turkish woman who has been spending a year in New Brunswick living with part of my family and who will soon return home. Such pretty wooly things you've been creating - thank you for taking us along on your making journey!
What a breath of fresh air so happy to see you and glad you are feeling better I too know how hard it is to lose a pet we never forget xx a really lovely podcast so much information thankyou xx
Hi Nicole. Such a great pleasure to see you again. Send you huggs from France
Oh Nicolle, So happy you're back!!!
My heart goes out to you❤️. They give us so much joy and it’s difficult to say goodbye. I’m glad u are feeling better! It was a nice surprise to just sit this morning and spend some time with you. Be well
So sorry to hear about Marcel 😔 best friends ever 💕 also lovley to hear from you again. You and Sarah looks like you where having a great time together 🙏🏻 hugs Cia
So nice to see you, Nicole! I have missed you, but totally understand. Losing your sweet Marcel must have been so difficult! I love everything you make and am always so inspired! It was very nice to see you and Sarah together! Wishing you very well and many hours of happy making! ❤
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?
Happy to see you are back and looking so well. My condolences on the loss of your lovely Marcel. His retirement years were wonderful thanks to you and in his “doggie mind” he was forever grateful. I look forward to seeing you again. Take care from Vancouver Island.
Merci Nicole pour ce bel épisode aussi réconfortant qu'à ton habitude...
Et très contente de t'avoir rencontré en personne à knit city!!
Bonne soirée
Martine
A lovely hour spent with you Nicole, I really appreciate you making a video for us and sharing your knitting x
Very sad to hear about the loss of Marcel. I too lost my knitting companion in November last year and I've found it very hard. Pets are so special but knowing we rehomed them and gave them a wonderful home makes it all worth while. Take care and I hope your making brings you comfort.
I’m so sorry to hear about more so I’ve been watching the newer videos and was wondering what happened and I just couldn’t sleep tonight and popped on this video and I just wanted to send my sympathies and send you all and this love and hugs and let you know you were the best guardians for him sending him love
Re-weaving at home. I have a woven textile degree and may have a few tips for you.
It is quite a financial and time commitment investment, therefore, to minimize costs, and later disappointment, I recommend having a go on someone else's loom first, perhaps a weaving and spinning group, just to see what sort of weaving you feel drawn to.
The warp threads have to be strong and resilient, therefore they are best bought. Hand spun is just fine as the weft. You will need a warping frame and know how as to calculate and get all of that together on to the loom, threaded up and so on.
This is where the second big consideration comes in. Many people who weave at home are very happy sticking to plain weave or a simple twill pattern, yet, if you become really involved in weaving and wish to expand into more adventurous weave textures and double cloth designs such as "summer and winter", then you will need a loom with at least six to eight harness, pedal floor loom type. Floor looms, where your feet lift the the harnesses that carry some of the threads are far easier if you are weaving any lengths of fabric.
Third big consideration is, for what purpose do you wish to create fabric. Knitting is self explanatory, yet weaving takes things further where perhaps sewing, and garment design come in. Most home weaving is heavier in construction and therefore makes thicker cloth.
I do not wish to put you off, far from it, weaving can be very addictive, and has a strong mental calculation component which is wonderfully challenging. Not only that, the fun you can have playing with colour and textures is amazing. If you have the space, the where with all, and local learning facilities (because there is a lot to learn to weave well), and you have a real purpose for what you create, then just dive in and enjoy every second.
Oh my goodness I just saw you have made a new video. I am so very excited. I plan to watch and knit and relax to on Mother’s Day ….. ( keeping my favorites to view on a relaxing Sunday). Thank you in advance. Hope all well your way. You have been in my thoughts . Take care. Hugs from MI.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?💭
Sooooo happy to see you again! I really missed you Nicole. Beautiful knits all of them!
Lovely to see you again. Thank you for sharing the Charlotte cardigan - exactly what I’ve been looking for! So sorry for your loss. What a lovely being Marcel was. He will be missed by your viewers as well. Take care and thank you for sharing yourself and your craft. I really love your episodes and have gone back to rewatch them a number of times.
Oh I missed your podcasts so much. I loved seeing some of your makes and go to yarns...lovely that both you and your Beastie could share...so sorry about your pet's passing but I'm glad to know that you might get another pet to share your lives. Stay well🌞🌷🌞🌷
Yay Nicole! Yay to see you again and SUPER YAY YOU ARE WEAVING!!! Squeeee! This weaver’s heart is so happy for you. 😊 Bettie
So lovely to see you again, Nicole! I didn't make it to Knit City this year. Hoping for next year. For some reason driving into Montreal fills me with anxiety!
My condolences on the loss of Marcel. Many hugs to you!
Thank you for sharing a few more fabulous patterns which are now in my favourites. 😊
So good to see you! Once again - my deepest condolences for your loss! Sending love and hope that Spring brings rejuvenating energy and tranquility to your heart! ♥️
It's always a treat to watch one of your podcast episodes, Nicole. You exude kindness and gentleness. ♥ I'm so sorry about Marcel, I don't have pets, but I understand that their love and affection is really quite special. I hope you feel better every day. Your makes are wonderful and inspiring as always! That blue cardigan is gorgeous on you and I love the red shawl, as well. So interesting to hear about the Hawthorne too. So much inspiration and beauty, thank you.
Lovely to hear from you again, pet loses are tough. Had my own sudden loss early this year, never seems to get easier. Love hearing about your different projects, I'm in the process of splitting 2 different colours of briggs and little country roving plates from 5ply to singles for a very big project. Wish me luck lol I'm hoping I'm not over my head and we shall see how this crochets up.
Nice to see you back Nicole! I am soooooo sorry about Marcel. Lovely podcast. Thank you.
It was great to see your podcast episode. I was sad to hear about Marcel passing but he had a long and wonderful life with you and I'm sure you have loads of fond memories of him. Take care, Nicole!
I shed some tears for dear Marcel today. What a sweet lovely boy he was. Such a heartbreaking loss for you, Nicole. xo
So nice to see you Nicole. Time passes so quickly but you always put a smile on my face when I see the notification. Sorry to hear about your precious Marcel. I could always hear the love in your voice when you spoke of him. Loved hearing about your favourite yarns shared by your guest today. A few just happen to be mine as well. I’ve always wanted to try the Alice Starmore. It’s fun watching you trying a new craft… it’s looking lovely. A table runner would be gorgeous. One question off topic… is there a pattern for the “linen” type top you were wearing? I love the lines on it. 🥰
Nicole - I so enjoyed this post. When it popped up yesterday, I almost jumped right on it, but decided to wait till today, to be able to really take time and savor it! That mossy log in the frame when you were finishing up talking about the woods looked like that chameleon yarn that you shared. Thank you.
So excited to see this pop up! Hope you have been well and staying healthy Nicole.
I am so happy to have see the notification for this video. Thank you. I will be watching it later as I relax with my knitting or weaving.
So lovely to see you again Nicole. Wonderful podcast,so enjoyed the discussion about different garments and your go to wools.
Take care of yourself, you inspire me a lot with your patterns and choice of colours!! 😊🧶😊😘
You were missed. Thanks for the podcast I loved all your inspiration.
What a beautiful episode! Thanks so much for the guided walk in the woods too…just lovely. We have a wooded trail close by and I am eager to get out and see the tell tale signs of warmer weather on its way. So glad you are feeling better and had such a great visit with your friend.
Toutes mes sympathies pour ton fidèle chien décédé. Je suis persuadée qu'il a été très bien aimé et qu'il vous a aussi offert beaucoup d'affection.
Quel bonheur de te retrouver ! Merci pour un autre épisode très inspirant.
What a great to find a new episode. I savor every one.