Like everyone else, I was disheartened to read your newsletter. You handled it with such grace and diplomacy. One of the many reasons I love you ladies! I eagerly anticipate your podcasts and I have never missed one since your first, and the book podcasts too. I love them all! It was a dream come true to visit your shop on a visit to PEI. I wish I lived nearby. I am so inspired by all of you. Simone, you got me to dust off my spinning wheel and pull out the English paper piecing supplies I’d had for years and give it a try. Kim, I have become a much better knitter with your advice and tutorials. And, Betsy, like you I tend to go rogue with all kinds of crafts. I’m also fearless with a sewing machine so following you led me to cut up a cape style sweater I knit and never wore because it felt awkward. I sliced it up, stitched seams with my sewing machine and viola! I now have a sweater I will wear. The bottom line is, thank you for being the talented, beautiful women you are and for sharing your gifts with us.
I just read your newsletter and had to jump on here to say that I’m sorry and disappointed to learn that people left disparaging comments. The three of you are beautiful inside and out. If I lived in PEI you would be the people I’d want to have as friends because of your kindness and generosity of spirit which what all of us should aspire to be. Thank you, Kim, for responding decisively, making it clear that nothing like that will be tolerated. Now I look forward to grabbing my knitting and cup of tea while I enjoy your new episode.❤
From your email today - my heart goes out to the team and how much I appreciate all of you and your kindness for all you put out to the world. Shame on the trolls and haters - we have no room for that in this space. ❤❤ Thank you for another lovely episode and for the three of you - you bring me such joy and happy inspiration each week. OMG Simone - your Pumped Up cowl from your handspun and Mode -- my new handspinning goal (just having started on drop-spindle) -- but a goal! just gorgeous.
I read the newsletter and I'm so very sorry that someone was trolling one of your accounts. You are 3 beautiful ladies, both inside and out. Trolls are unhappy people who take pleasure in hurting others. While I know their words hurt, keep remembering that we all love and admire each of you, and your work. Thank you for sharing your creations and time with us every two weeks. Much Love, Claire 🤗🤗🤗
It makes me sad that in the world today we can’t accept people for who they are and that some people make hurtful comments. We are all human beings with feelings. My wish for the world is more grace and kindness towards everyone. I absolutely love watching your podcasts. You all make me smile and laugh. Take care 💕
I just read your newsletter and it makes me very sad. Kindness is the only way we can move forward with everything happening in the world. I love your podcast so much and when I see your smiles, it makes me so happy. I am a knitter and I have ordered from your store. Today, I took my very first weaving class! Take care🥰
Thank you for a great reminder to be kind. Beautiful ladies adding joy to our lives makes me sad to think that some people are so hurting that they must tear down others. My only complaint is I want to do everything you talk about and use all your beautiful yarn.
I love your episodes, your projects, your kindness and joy. I can’t understand how people can be cruel, especially for no reason. When it comes to Floss Tube, I wondered what it was a while back and watched Lost in Stitches. Her work is amazing! That slow motion blanket unrolling was great!!
I'm so sorry to hear that somebody has been horrible to one/some of you. Your woolcast brings me so much joy and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your creativity and camaraderie with us.
It is always a pleausre to watch this woolcast, I was quite impressed by both Kim's and Betsy's cross stitch. My eyes would protest too much, but I love to see you doing so many different crafts. Simone's new cowl is also so very nice, does it ever seem cozy ...
Simone, you are my spirit animal. Every time a new podcast is up I get so excited, truly one of my favorite channels! It's so fun and inspiring watching all three of you ladies.
I was very touched by your beautiful newsletter that I recently received on kindness - I’m soo sorry to hear about the trolling - so sad to hear that people can even do that - thank you for sharing your thoughts and hearts with us - I absolutely love all of you and listen to all your podcasts. My mom passed away this past week and your podcast has brought me joy and a reason to smile - never stop being you - you guys are the best!!!!❤
I’ve been watching you all for quite a while, from Kent in the UK. I just joined you for a few minutes before I went to bed, and of course watched you to the end. I love that you’re fallible, while turning out such lovely work. See you next time.
Wonderful podcast as always. You always bring a smile or a belly laugh to my day. The section on cross stitch was interesting, like you Kim I did cross stitch many years ago, Betsy I might just try it again. Oh dear another craft! I was very sorry to hear that any of you have had hurtful comments made on either this site or your own personnel sites. It amazes me how nasty and unkind people can be on line. Please know many of us, appreciate your podcast and your skills and enthusiasm for knitting and craft. I am hoping to visit PEI one day, and like Betsy Fleece and Harmony will be my first stop!
Hello ladies, I, too, read your newsletter this afternoon and am very sad that a troll targeted your lovely podcast. It's a leap of faith to share yourself online with the vast unknown audience out there. It's almost inevitable that some disgruntled individual will decide to be nasty and that isn't easy to deal with I'm sure. Just know that you three are a great team, you're inspiring and uplifting and each of you is very much appreciated and valued. Your talents and creativity are inspiring and thank you for sharing them with us. Chia Goos are my favourite needles as well although I don't like the ones that spin and I never use mine, at least not yet. Your needlework picture is gorgeous Kim.
Thank you for another delightful podcast and I'm looking forward to the next one. The three of you make such a great team and each of you are very special in your own way.
One of my ChiaGoo red mini cords broke right off at the attachment...while I was on holidays....and nowhere near a knitting store....sigh. I was using two 9" long cord/needles lengths to knit my sock. Not a big angle at all and no stress bending...Guess I have to go beg a new one from ChiaGoo.... Thanks for the 'tip'. Thank you again ladies. Always fun to have you keep me knittin company. Keep on keeping on.
I’ve watched Fleece and Harmony since day 1. I haven’t missed a single episode. You are all amazing! I can’t wait til I get to purchase my Wallflower materials! 🥰
Hi Kim. I also read your newsletter today. It would be easy to say to just ignore the nasty trolls, but, we’re human and negative comments can hurt. I hope you all realize that you have fans. You have people like me who look so forward to seeing your podcasts. I so admire all your special skills. I’m looking forward to coming to Belfast this summer and hopefully being able to meet you all. Please take care. ❤️🧶
Betsy, I totally get the wind creating anxiety. The last few days we've had hard winds that ripped a 10 foot section of metal flashing off my daughter's house. Between the constant, heavy blowing and the well into the negatives Fahrenheit wind chills, I've felt completely on edge. For needle cords, I kill them no matter what kind they are, because of the way I knit. Especially with shorter tips, I tend to push the right hand needle through with the palm of my hand, basically bending the cord to a right angle right where it meets the needle. I don't appear to be able to break myself of it, so I'm going to have to live with the cords occasionally breaking. It is what it is. I haven't done cross stitch since 1997. I only know this because it was a sampler and it has the date on it. lol I did do a little needlepoint after that, but then I fell into spinning in 1998 and it was all over after that. Always so glad when it is the Friday that you three will be putting out an episode. Your joy in each other's company is wonderful to see. Here's hoping 2025 brings you all peace, happiness and prosperity. 😊
Loved the episode, especially the harmony part. I used to work in a frame shop and I always loved when people brought in their needle work to be framed. I really enjoyed framing them. Kim, your work is amazing.
I love my Chiagoo needles but I did have one break; they did replaced them but was told that this would be the only time that they would replace them. It was also on my small needles.
I sure hope it was not a real person making bad comments on any of you 3 beautiful women ! I want to believe it was a robot of some kind. I enjoy your wool cast so much and I have had the pleasure to visit your shop twice so far ( should go back in October ). Happy new year to you 3
Unfortunately, I can confirm it was a real person and they tried more than one avenue to send the message. That's the most disappointing part about the whole thing... it took work to make the comment. Life is too short for that. Happy New Year to you as well!
I'm also a cross stitcher. The apps for your patterns is good I have an android tablet and use pattern keeper. I also need a magnifying lamp to see my fabric. Flosstube is a great source of info for beginners and those of us who started back in the 80s. So much new stuff.
Love your x stitch so beautiful! Wish they still did printed x stitch. I don’t have patience to do counted cross. If there is a easier way please share. Thanks
In my experience, only the ChiaoGoo mini cables have broken on me (5 times), not the small or large cables. ChiaoGoo replaced 4 cables but refused to replace the last one. They implied must be doing something wrong for them to break 🤷♀️
Glad to see you today, happy and healthy new year to you. In today’s podcast there is a sheep hanging in the back , I would like to know the pattern and the wool used to make it to lease. Thank you
I have read the Chiagoo red cord will break if you are knitting a very small circumference with a needle that is too long. There is too much stress of the point where the cord enters its metal connector. I tried to do this and ended up with a permanent bend at that point. So I got smart and ordered a set of minis.
Yes - that's exactly when it happens over time. When there is stress there (right at the join) and you don't want to do magic loop, you need to switch to double points. It doesn't happen the first time, it is repeated bending and stress that will weaken the cord.
Oh I love that Betsy is making a Weasley sweater! I missed which yarn she’s using, so I’ll have to check notes or go back and rewatch. I have the HP book, too, and I may make one alongside. ❤️❤️❤️
Hello. I’m not using yarn from our shop. I am currently using a yarn chosen by my daughter, however her first Weasley sweater was made with our Selkirk worsted and it has truly stood the test of ‘daily’ wear. She loves it so much I’m worried this second one might not stand up in comparison…
Fun episode, as always, and I learned something about cross stitch. I always assumed it was pronounced Ai- ee-da, like the opera.... Never a craft for me, nearsighted since childhood.
The chiaogoo cords that have broken on me 3 times are the small mini red set. They have tiny weak cords. They only replaced it for me once & said that will be it😩. Poor poor business
Like everyone else, I was disheartened to read your newsletter. You handled it with such grace and diplomacy. One of the many reasons I love you ladies! I eagerly anticipate your podcasts and I have never missed one since your first, and the book podcasts too. I love them all! It was a dream come true to visit your shop on a visit to PEI. I wish I lived nearby. I am so inspired by all of you. Simone, you got me to dust off my spinning wheel and pull out the English paper piecing supplies I’d had for years and give it a try. Kim, I have become a much better knitter with your advice and tutorials. And, Betsy, like you I tend to go rogue with all kinds of crafts. I’m also fearless with a sewing machine so following you led me to cut up a cape style sweater I knit and never wore because it felt awkward. I sliced it up, stitched seams with my sewing machine and viola! I now have a sweater I will wear. The bottom line is, thank you for being the talented, beautiful women you are and for sharing your gifts with us.
I just read your newsletter and had to jump on here to say that I’m sorry and disappointed to learn that people left disparaging comments. The three of you are beautiful inside and out. If I lived in PEI you would be the people I’d want to have as friends because of your kindness and generosity of spirit which what all of us should aspire to be. Thank you, Kim, for responding decisively, making it clear that nothing like that will be tolerated. Now I look forward to grabbing my knitting and cup of tea while I enjoy your new episode.❤
Hear hear. Just read it too. Words fail. Xx
From your email today - my heart goes out to the team and how much I appreciate all of you and your kindness for all you put out to the world. Shame on the trolls and haters - we have no room for that in this space. ❤❤ Thank you for another lovely episode and for the three of you - you bring me such joy and happy inspiration each week. OMG Simone - your Pumped Up cowl from your handspun and Mode -- my new handspinning goal (just having started on drop-spindle) -- but a goal! just gorgeous.
I read the newsletter and I'm so very sorry that someone was trolling one of your accounts. You are 3 beautiful ladies, both inside and out. Trolls are unhappy people who take pleasure in hurting others. While I know their words hurt, keep remembering that we all love and admire each of you, and your work. Thank you for sharing your creations and time with us every two weeks. Much Love, Claire 🤗🤗🤗
It makes me sad that in the world today we can’t accept people for who they are and that some people make hurtful comments. We are all human beings with feelings. My wish for the world is more grace and kindness towards everyone. I absolutely love watching your podcasts. You all make me smile and laugh. Take care 💕
I just read your newsletter and it makes me very sad. Kindness is the only way we can move forward with everything happening in the world. I love your podcast so much and when I see your smiles, it makes me so happy. I am a knitter and I have ordered from your store. Today, I took my very first weaving class! Take care🥰
Thank you for a great reminder to be kind. Beautiful ladies adding joy to our lives makes me sad to think that some people are so hurting that they must tear down others. My only complaint is I want to do everything you talk about and use all your beautiful yarn.
I love your episodes, your projects, your kindness and joy. I can’t understand how people can be cruel, especially for no reason. When it comes to Floss Tube, I wondered what it was a while back and watched Lost in Stitches. Her work is amazing! That slow motion blanket unrolling was great!!
What a fun podcast ladies. Kim, your music choice was spot on. ❤
I'm so sorry to hear that somebody has been horrible to one/some of you. Your woolcast brings me so much joy and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your creativity and camaraderie with us.
It is always a pleausre to watch this woolcast, I was quite impressed by both Kim's and Betsy's cross stitch. My eyes would protest too much, but I love to see you doing so many different crafts. Simone's new cowl is also so very nice, does it ever seem cozy ...
Simone, you are my spirit animal. Every time a new podcast is up I get so excited, truly one of my favorite channels! It's so fun and inspiring watching all three of you ladies.
Kim your sweater colors are so beautiful. The motifs are so great.
Another year of Fleece & Harmony how wonderful. Thanks to all the team for such a happy fun episode. 🏴
I was very touched by your beautiful newsletter that I recently received on kindness - I’m soo sorry to hear about the trolling - so sad to hear that people can even do that - thank you for sharing your thoughts and hearts with us - I absolutely love all of you and listen to all your podcasts. My mom passed away this past week and your podcast has brought me joy and a reason to smile - never stop being you - you guys are the best!!!!❤
I’ve been watching you all for quite a while, from Kent in the UK. I just joined you for a few minutes before I went to bed, and of course watched you to the end. I love that you’re fallible, while turning out such lovely work. See you next time.
Kim, your colourwork pattern is very pretty. Love the big snowflake! And Betsy, your cross stitched gnome is adorable.
Wonderful podcast as always. You always bring a smile or a belly laugh to my day. The section on cross stitch was interesting, like you Kim I did cross stitch many years ago, Betsy I might just try it again. Oh dear another craft! I was very sorry to hear that any of you have had hurtful comments made on either this site or your own personnel sites. It amazes me how nasty and unkind people can be on line. Please know many of us, appreciate your podcast and your skills and enthusiasm for knitting and craft. I am hoping to visit PEI one day, and like Betsy Fleece and Harmony will be my first stop!
Hello ladies, I, too, read your newsletter this afternoon and am very sad that a troll targeted your lovely podcast. It's a leap of faith to share yourself online with the vast unknown audience out there. It's almost inevitable that some disgruntled individual will decide to be nasty and that isn't easy to deal with I'm sure. Just know that you three are a great team, you're inspiring and uplifting and each of you is very much appreciated and valued. Your talents and creativity are inspiring and thank you for sharing them with us. Chia Goos are my favourite needles as well although I don't like the ones that spin and I never use mine, at least not yet. Your needlework picture is gorgeous Kim.
Thank you for another delightful podcast and I'm looking forward to the next one. The three of you make such a great team and each of you are very special in your own way.
The music was perfect for the harmony part! Thank you :)
One of my ChiaGoo red mini cords broke right off at the attachment...while I was on holidays....and nowhere near a knitting store....sigh. I was using two 9" long cord/needles lengths to knit my sock. Not a big angle at all and no stress bending...Guess I have to go beg a new one from ChiaGoo.... Thanks for the 'tip'.
Thank you again ladies. Always fun to have you keep me knittin company. Keep on keeping on.
I’ve watched Fleece and Harmony since day 1. I haven’t missed a single episode. You are all amazing! I can’t wait til I get to purchase my Wallflower materials! 🥰
I just went to Simone's website for the mittens pattern. The end of the pattern page had me giggling. So funny and cute!
Kim your I can do it sweater is gorgeous, I love it !
Hi Kim. I also read your newsletter today. It would be easy to say to just ignore the nasty trolls, but, we’re human and negative comments can hurt. I hope you all realize that you have fans. You have people like me who look so forward to seeing your podcasts. I so admire all your special skills. I’m looking forward to coming to Belfast this summer and hopefully being able to meet you all. Please take care. ❤️🧶
We call them Snow Globe days, thanks for a great episode!🥰🇨🇦Sharon. P.S. always love your newsletters Kim,especially this weeks😉
Betsy, I totally get the wind creating anxiety. The last few days we've had hard winds that ripped a 10 foot section of metal flashing off my daughter's house. Between the constant, heavy blowing and the well into the negatives Fahrenheit wind chills, I've felt completely on edge. For needle cords, I kill them no matter what kind they are, because of the way I knit. Especially with shorter tips, I tend to push the right hand needle through with the palm of my hand, basically bending the cord to a right angle right where it meets the needle. I don't appear to be able to break myself of it, so I'm going to have to live with the cords occasionally breaking. It is what it is. I haven't done cross stitch since 1997. I only know this because it was a sampler and it has the date on it. lol I did do a little needlepoint after that, but then I fell into spinning in 1998 and it was all over after that. Always so glad when it is the Friday that you three will be putting out an episode. Your joy in each other's company is wonderful to see. Here's hoping 2025 brings you all peace, happiness and prosperity. 😊
What gorgeous projects of all the crafts! It's great fun to change it up now and then. Stay cozy and happy crafting. ❄️
I look forward to each episode and enjoy the three of you so much. I appreciate the time and effort you put into the podcast.
Loved the episode, especially the harmony part. I used to work in a frame shop and I always loved when people brought in their needle work to be framed. I really enjoyed framing them. Kim, your work is amazing.
I love my Chiagoo needles but I did have one break; they did replaced them but was told that this would be the only time that they would replace them. It was also on my small needles.
I sure hope it was not a real person making bad comments on any of you 3 beautiful women ! I want to believe it was a robot of some kind. I enjoy your wool cast so much and I have had the pleasure to visit your shop twice so far ( should go back in October ). Happy new year to you 3
Unfortunately, I can confirm it was a real person and they tried more than one avenue to send the message. That's the most disappointing part about the whole thing... it took work to make the comment. Life is too short for that. Happy New Year to you as well!
As usual Another Excellent Episode !!
I'm also a cross stitcher. The apps for your patterns is good I have an android tablet and use pattern keeper. I also need a magnifying lamp to see my fabric. Flosstube is a great source of info for beginners and those of us who started back in the 80s. So much new stuff.
Happy new year🎉love the cross stitch. My mother cross stitch a map of the USA for me when I got married and stayed here. I was born in Denmark.❤️🇩🇰🇺🇸
Love your x stitch so beautiful! Wish they still did printed x stitch. I don’t have patience to do counted cross. If there is a easier way please share. Thanks
Happy New Year!🎉❄️
Happy 2025 Thankyou for sharing your joy love the video at end .
The only CHiogo cord I ever had a problem with is the mini one for the smaller needles it got exchange without a problem
In my experience, only the ChiaoGoo mini cables have broken on me (5 times), not the small or large cables. ChiaoGoo replaced 4 cables but refused to replace the last one. They implied must be doing something wrong for them to break 🤷♀️
Glad to see you today, happy and healthy new year to you. In today’s podcast there is a sheep hanging in the back , I would like to know the pattern and the wool used to make it to lease.
Thank you
That's Sheldon the shop mascot.The link to the pattern is in the show description.
Thank you for your quick response if ok either I will make myself a Sheldon
I have read the Chiagoo red cord will break if you are knitting a very small circumference with a needle that is too long. There is too much stress of the point where the cord enters its metal connector. I tried to do this and ended up with a permanent bend at that point. So I got smart and ordered a set of minis.
Yes - that's exactly when it happens over time. When there is stress there (right at the join) and you don't want to do magic loop, you need to switch to double points. It doesn't happen the first time, it is repeated bending and stress that will weaken the cord.
It is tibbs eve! Some Cape Brenton people partake in it too!
Oh I love that Betsy is making a Weasley sweater! I missed which yarn she’s using, so I’ll have to check notes or go back and rewatch. I have the HP book, too, and I may make one alongside. ❤️❤️❤️
Hello. I’m not using yarn from our shop. I am currently using a yarn chosen by my daughter, however her first Weasley sweater was made with our Selkirk worsted and it has truly stood the test of ‘daily’ wear. She loves it so much I’m worried this second one might not stand up in comparison…
It will be fun to see to see your version if you plan on making it at the same time as Betsy!
@@betsycampbell7370thanks Betsy. You do beautiful work. And a HP fan too! Kindred spirits.
The Norwegians call the day be for Christmas Eve Little Christmas.
Fun episode, as always, and I learned something about cross stitch. I always assumed it was pronounced Ai- ee-da, like the opera.... Never a craft for me, nearsighted since childhood.
I've always pronounced it like the opera, too. I don't think it really matters, as I've heard it pronounced both ways for a long time.
The chiaogoo cords that have broken on me 3 times are the small mini red set. They have tiny weak cords. They only replaced it for me once & said that will be it😩. Poor poor business