I need to do another yarn stash organization because my yarn room’s a mess. Should I do an in depth look at my yarn stash……….or is that insane, lol? 😂 let me know if I should film it! 👇🏻
A video about yarn stash might show some helpful tips for organizing our own yarns for easier project planning - ex: like fibers, weights... Another thoughtful video - thank you
My yarn stash brings me great joy, the colors, textures, and selecting what to use for a project. As far as hobbies go, crochet is not expensive. Most of my projects are donated to various charities, so it is a win-win. Just two years ago, I didn't know about mill ends, mystery boxes, and of the yarn companies that offer great prices and so many different kinds of yarn. My yarn stash brings me joy and joy for those who receive the handmade gifts of love. Every week, I go through my stash, enjoying each and every skein.
That is absolutely wonderful! I’m so glad you’ve been able to utilize great deals to make charitable projects! It’s like a triple blessing: some received a handmade gift, you get the joy of creating a gift for someone & you are surrounded by an activity/item that brings you joy!
I agree with you 100% I'm so tired of other people saying they don't want to show their yarn stash or talk about their yarn collection because of people on the internet and the comments they get. Those people don't matter and should be responded to in the way you addressed everything in this video. Good for you and thank you. Enjoy your craft and don't let others discourage you everyone!
Hello there new soul sister!!!! I couldn’t agree more with you! I bought it, why should I be ashamed of it!?!???!? Doesn’t make any sense lol. Thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️❤️❤️
I love the way your background looks. A wonderfully yarn centered Christmas wall decor. Yes! Yarn and making projects is our entertainment. I don't have any yarn lover friends in my real everyday life. I do like the idea of having a place to donate my yarn stash when I can no longer make use of it.
Thank you, I thought it was time to change it up! You might not have people geographically close to you, but we’ve got each other here! I hope you had a great thanksgiving ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been blessed over the years that none of my family has been negative about my yarn stash. In fact, it’s me that always says, “ I have too much yarn, I need to get rid of some yarn.” Sometimes I get a comment from my husband but he also encourages the behavior so he doesn’t count😂I get completely overwhelmed with any clutter. Agree that a lot of people don’t understand, even the money side of things. Example, in most cases, it takes 12+ skeins (more or less,depending) just to make an Afghan. People who don’t knit/crochet don’t understand how much yarn can go into 1 project. Buying the supplies for just knitting and crocheting is a lot cheaper than all of the other hobbies I have. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and giving those who may be shamed, that they aren’t alone. Have a wonderful day☺️
Good morning Cyd! I’m glad your husband is supportive! He seems like it, he does occasionally bring you home fiber from work, and he did get you that tour of the cotton gin! I suppose you’re right!!! Spinning wheels are not cheap are they? 😂 I inherited my weaving loom but I’m assuming they aren’t free either!!! You’re amazing tho, and I’m super excited about our secret upcoming adventure together! 😃
@@ShannonTalksYarn That he is! We have recently talked about taking a tour at a textile warehouse. Hot him interest in taking a tour😂 Yes Spinning wheel’s are not cheap! For a good quality, you will be spending at least $500+. Plus greasing equipment, fibers, etc. unless you get an antique. The weaving loom I believe you have, newer could be $3,000+. But also gardening, fishing, homesteading, you can definitely run into some money. I am very excited about our new adventure together!! ☺️☺️ Ever so Happy you have asked!
So, so, so many thoughts... This is me chatting back with you! First, NO ONE would deny an oil painter their paints. We crocheters cannot "mix paints" - instead, we have the yarn available to us. Key words "available to us" - we are bound by the limitations of what fibers, weights, and colors are created and accessible to us. This is our "paint". A painter can combine blue and yellow in varying ratios and get an infinite number of colors. We do not have that ability. Thus, we stash. Second, you make a good point about the price of other hobbies. A good friend of mine is an avid gardener, her husband is an avid hunter (match made in heaven, hunter/gatherer!) She and husband BOTH allow that those hobbies, while they can literally feed the family, are also expensive, perhaps even wasteful (hailstorm on your tomatoes? Fish just aren't biting?) To your point about athletic hobbies, very few "players" make money off their sports, which means they are average at best, which means they're in it for the joy. No shame for them, so none for us, either! Love the thoughts of figuring out where the yarn could go when our time on this earth is over. I have certainly been the ONE random family member who appreciates the craft, and as such, I have a profound connection to my great grands every time I use their tools. Your argument about stocking a stash like you stock a pantry is economical, resourceful, and reflects good stewardship. I like you. Let's be friends. 😂❤
I love your painting analogy that’s such a good way to describe it! Any your also right about other people not getting paid for their hobby, we definitely have that opportunity. I felt kind of bad bringing up the idea of where the yarn goes when we no longer need it 😬 but it turns out that’s a common complaint of family members! And for the record, you’re stuck with me now, Friend!!! ❤️❤️❤️
My husband plays guitar. So he spends A LOT of money on his hobby! He's also an enabler and doesn't care what I buy for any of my hobbies lol. I've already told him what to do with all my stuff if I die. I want it to be donated to people for free and not a thrift store.
That’s so awesome that your spouse gets it!!!! I’m pretty fortunate in that aspect too. I don’t know know much about guitars but I’m betting they cost more than yarn lol! 😂 😂😂
Im organizing my stash as i listen to your video. I feel so lucky to enjoy my fiber arts obsession (passion). It hurts when my daughter calls me a hoarder. I have a huge box set aside for donations of yarns that no longer make my heart happy. As i go through each item, im smiling as i think of all the possibilities. Thank you for your video!!!
Hi Stacy! I know it hurts that she doesn’t understand, but it sounds like you’ve actually got a good handle on your yarn stash if you’re in there organizing and have created a donate box. The fact that you used the phrase “no longer make my heart happy” tells me you aren’t a hoarder because you are looking at the individual yarns objectively not just feeling like you need all the yarns. Hang in there, you’re doing great! ❤️❤️❤️
I find that these kinds of comments happen in so many hobbies. I'm a gamer who recently learned to do amigurumi crochet- I was always told my gaming was a waste of time and money, even though it's a creative outlet for me. Now I get told the same things about buying yarn and crochet books/patterns. I love doing both and I feel like amigurumi has done so much for my mental health! Meanwhile the people who tell me I'm wasting my time and money spend 15-20 dollars daily buying coffees at Starbucks...adding the weekly cost of that up, all I can think is that I spend less on yarn in a month than they do on coffee in a week! I'm a responsible adult, why do they care if I buy yarn? Thankfully my family understands. My mom bought me a big pack of pastel yarn for Christmas. And my dad gets inspired for his own art looking at my creations.
That is awesome that your immediate family gets it! And for the record, neither crochet or gaming are a waste of time. Both are good for you! The people who are disagreeing, are definitely misinformed or uninformed. But it doesn’t really make it sting any less when they say it! Hang in there and keep enjoying your activities!
@@ShannonTalksYarnThank you for your lovely comments and words of encouragement! ❤ I have found a way to combine amigurumi and gaming by making small plush toys of characters from the games I enjoy. I've also been making my own character designs from the stories I like. I really love how I can bring the two hobbies together to make something I love.
I enjoy looking and feeling yarn. I have a notebook and I write down what yarn I have. Colors, weight, brands. Very organized. I purchase yarn when it’s on sale. I donate to charities and that is my ministry in life.
That is so awesome! I love that you are able to spread joy that way ❤️ I’m not as organized as you are but have them separated in totes by fibers and weights 😃
I was called insane when I did cardmaking...now it's the same with my crocheting and knitting. I loved being able to shop from my stash during lockdown. I had 3 gorgeous cardigans for my baby granddaughter but my daughter said she didn't need them 😢 broke my heart. None of my kids want me to make anything. They prefer stuff from a store. So now I make myself cardigans 😊
That is such a bummer! I know I’ve kind of overloaded my daughter with crochet items so I have been making more for myself lately too, and I’m enjoying it!
Wow you are so right and I agree with you totally. I hope others will have the same additude towards yarn and crochet and knitting. My yarn inspires me. If you reorganize your yarn it gives you new ideas for what you would like to make with the yarn.
I’m so glad you feel that way too! I’m so thankful to have my yarn and all the inspiration that comes with it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it! Happy crocheting ❤️
Hi Litsa! Thank you so much for your kind words! I really do think about it like a pantry lol. Hopefully that’s an analogy that people can share with the people who “don’t get” why we have so much yarn!!!!
I am minimizing the yarn and don't have space for lot of yarn but I not like most people... Favorite crafting is crocheted and loom knitting... didn't personalize your space to fit your yarn style
Thank you Jessie! I hope you had a great thanksgiving. Did you get snow this weekend? I woke up to a few inches yesterday, brrrrr! 🥶 I better crochet another sweater lol!
@@ShannonTalksYarn You’re welcome! I did have a great Thanksgiving, thank you! I hope you did too! Yes, we got snow too and the weather is getting colder. Lol 😄 I just finished a sweater and want to start another too!
Mishelle, that is awesome!! I am also fortunate that my spouse supports me and my adult daughter is happy I have a hobby. I was really surprised how much grief some people are getting and I got defensive for them lol! Happy crocheting Friend! ❤️
I need to do another yarn stash organization because my yarn room’s a mess. Should I do an in depth look at my yarn stash……….or is that insane, lol? 😂 let me know if I should film it! 👇🏻
Of course 😄
yes
I'd enjoy seeing it 😊
A video about yarn stash might show some helpful tips for organizing our own yarns for easier project planning - ex: like fibers, weights... Another thoughtful video - thank you
You’re very welcome, and thank you for watching Dana! I think I’m going to film it today so it can go up on Friday 😃
My yarn stash brings me great joy, the colors, textures, and selecting what to use for a project. As far as hobbies go, crochet is not expensive. Most of my projects are donated to various charities, so it is a win-win. Just two years ago, I didn't know about mill ends, mystery boxes, and of the yarn companies that offer great prices and so many different kinds of yarn. My yarn stash brings me joy and joy for those who receive the handmade gifts of love. Every week, I go through my stash, enjoying each and every skein.
That is absolutely wonderful! I’m so glad you’ve been able to utilize great deals to make charitable projects! It’s like a triple blessing: some received a handmade gift, you get the joy of creating a gift for someone & you are surrounded by an activity/item that brings you joy!
I agree with you 100% I'm so tired of other people saying they don't want to show their yarn stash or talk about their yarn collection because of people on the internet and the comments they get. Those people don't matter and should be responded to in the way you addressed everything in this video. Good for you and thank you. Enjoy your craft and don't let others discourage you everyone!
Hello there new soul sister!!!! I couldn’t agree more with you! I bought it, why should I be ashamed of it!?!???!? Doesn’t make any sense lol. Thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️❤️❤️
I love the way your background looks. A wonderfully yarn centered Christmas wall decor.
Yes! Yarn and making projects is our entertainment.
I don't have any yarn lover friends in my real everyday life. I do like the idea of having a place to donate my yarn stash when I can no longer make use of it.
Thank you, I thought it was time to change it up! You might not have people geographically close to you, but we’ve got each other here! I hope you had a great thanksgiving ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been blessed over the years that none of my family has been negative about my yarn stash. In fact, it’s me that always says, “ I have too much yarn, I need to get rid of some yarn.” Sometimes I get a comment from my husband but he also encourages the behavior so he doesn’t count😂I get completely overwhelmed with any clutter.
Agree that a lot of people don’t understand, even the money side of things. Example, in most cases, it takes 12+ skeins (more or less,depending) just to make an Afghan. People who don’t knit/crochet don’t understand how much yarn can go into 1 project.
Buying the supplies for just knitting and crocheting is a lot cheaper than all of the other hobbies I have. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and giving those who may be shamed, that they aren’t alone. Have a wonderful day☺️
Good morning Cyd! I’m glad your husband is supportive! He seems like it, he does occasionally bring you home fiber from work, and he did get you that tour of the cotton gin!
I suppose you’re right!!! Spinning wheels are not cheap are they? 😂 I inherited my weaving loom but I’m assuming they aren’t free either!!! You’re amazing tho, and I’m super excited about our secret upcoming adventure together! 😃
@@ShannonTalksYarn That he is! We have recently talked about taking a tour at a textile warehouse. Hot him interest in taking a tour😂 Yes Spinning wheel’s are not cheap! For a good quality, you will be spending at least $500+. Plus greasing equipment, fibers, etc. unless you get an antique. The weaving loom I believe you have, newer could be $3,000+. But also gardening, fishing, homesteading, you can definitely run into some money.
I am very excited about our new adventure together!! ☺️☺️ Ever so Happy you have asked!
So, so, so many thoughts... This is me chatting back with you!
First, NO ONE would deny an oil painter their paints. We crocheters cannot "mix paints" - instead, we have the yarn available to us. Key words "available to us" - we are bound by the limitations of what fibers, weights, and colors are created and accessible to us. This is our "paint". A painter can combine blue and yellow in varying ratios and get an infinite number of colors. We do not have that ability. Thus, we stash.
Second, you make a good point about the price of other hobbies. A good friend of mine is an avid gardener, her husband is an avid hunter (match made in heaven, hunter/gatherer!) She and husband BOTH allow that those hobbies, while they can literally feed the family, are also expensive, perhaps even wasteful (hailstorm on your tomatoes? Fish just aren't biting?) To your point about athletic hobbies, very few "players" make money off their sports, which means they are average at best, which means they're in it for the joy. No shame for them, so none for us, either!
Love the thoughts of figuring out where the yarn could go when our time on this earth is over. I have certainly been the ONE random family member who appreciates the craft, and as such, I have a profound connection to my great grands every time I use their tools.
Your argument about stocking a stash like you stock a pantry is economical, resourceful, and reflects good stewardship.
I like you. Let's be friends. 😂❤
I love your painting analogy that’s such a good way to describe it! Any your also right about other people not getting paid for their hobby, we definitely have that opportunity. I felt kind of bad bringing up the idea of where the yarn goes when we no longer need it 😬 but it turns out that’s a common complaint of family members! And for the record, you’re stuck with me now, Friend!!! ❤️❤️❤️
My husband plays guitar. So he spends A LOT of money on his hobby! He's also an enabler and doesn't care what I buy for any of my hobbies lol. I've already told him what to do with all my stuff if I die. I want it to be donated to people for free and not a thrift store.
That’s so awesome that your spouse gets it!!!! I’m pretty fortunate in that aspect too. I don’t know know much about guitars but I’m betting they cost more than yarn lol! 😂 😂😂
Im organizing my stash as i listen to your video. I feel so lucky to enjoy my fiber arts obsession (passion). It hurts when my daughter calls me a hoarder. I have a huge box set aside for donations of yarns that no longer make my heart happy. As i go through each item, im smiling as i think of all the possibilities. Thank you for your video!!!
Hi Stacy! I know it hurts that she doesn’t understand, but it sounds like you’ve actually got a good handle on your yarn stash if you’re in there organizing and have created a donate box. The fact that you used the phrase “no longer make my heart happy” tells me you aren’t a hoarder because you are looking at the individual yarns objectively not just feeling like you need all the yarns. Hang in there, you’re doing great! ❤️❤️❤️
I find that these kinds of comments happen in so many hobbies. I'm a gamer who recently learned to do amigurumi crochet- I was always told my gaming was a waste of time and money, even though it's a creative outlet for me. Now I get told the same things about buying yarn and crochet books/patterns. I love doing both and I feel like amigurumi has done so much for my mental health!
Meanwhile the people who tell me I'm wasting my time and money spend 15-20 dollars daily buying coffees at Starbucks...adding the weekly cost of that up, all I can think is that I spend less on yarn in a month than they do on coffee in a week! I'm a responsible adult, why do they care if I buy yarn?
Thankfully my family understands. My mom bought me a big pack of pastel yarn for Christmas. And my dad gets inspired for his own art looking at my creations.
That is awesome that your immediate family gets it! And for the record, neither crochet or gaming are a waste of time. Both are good for you! The people who are disagreeing, are definitely misinformed or uninformed. But it doesn’t really make it sting any less when they say it! Hang in there and keep enjoying your activities!
@angustheterrible3149 have u found a way to combine amigurumi and gaming???
@@ShannonTalksYarnThank you for your lovely comments and words of encouragement! ❤ I have found a way to combine amigurumi and gaming by making small plush toys of characters from the games I enjoy. I've also been making my own character designs from the stories I like. I really love how I can bring the two hobbies together to make something I love.
@angustheterrible3149 it seems like the perfect combination!
I enjoy looking and feeling yarn. I have a notebook and I write down what yarn I have. Colors, weight, brands. Very organized. I purchase yarn when it’s on sale. I donate to charities and that is my ministry in life.
That is so awesome! I love that you are able to spread joy that way ❤️
I’m not as organized as you are but have them separated in totes by fibers and weights 😃
I was called insane when I did cardmaking...now it's the same with my crocheting and knitting. I loved being able to shop from my stash during lockdown. I had 3 gorgeous cardigans for my baby granddaughter but my daughter said she didn't need them 😢 broke my heart. None of my kids want me to make anything. They prefer stuff from a store. So now I make myself cardigans 😊
That is such a bummer! I know I’ve kind of overloaded my daughter with crochet items so I have been making more for myself lately too, and I’m enjoying it!
Wow you are so right and I agree with you totally. I hope others will have the same additude towards yarn and crochet and knitting. My yarn inspires me. If you reorganize your yarn it gives you new ideas for what you would like to make with the yarn.
I’m so glad you feel that way too! I’m so thankful to have my yarn and all the inspiration that comes with it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it! Happy crocheting ❤️
Hi Shannon 🤗 awesome video 👏🏻👏🏻 I love how you liken our yarn stash to our pantry! 🥰🧶🤩
Hi Litsa! Thank you so much for your kind words! I really do think about it like a pantry lol. Hopefully that’s an analogy that people can share with the people who “don’t get” why we have so much yarn!!!!
I reorganize my stash at least every couple of months because I tend to forget what
I have. Would enjoy seeing a video on your reorganization;)
So you’re saying I’m not the only one who totally forgets what yarn she owns!?!?!? 😂😂😂
Girl i could care less what ppl say about my yarn stash they should mind their own business
💯 YES! 🙌
I am minimizing the yarn and don't have space for lot of yarn but I not like most people... Favorite crafting is crocheted and loom knitting... didn't personalize your space to fit your yarn style
I’ve definitely had to get creative with my yarn storage! I still need to use my “yarn room” as a functional guest room so I can’t go big wild lol 😂
Funny that I found this video. I just posted a very long comment on your previous shame video. I think there great
lol, that's perfect, I'll go check it out! Thanks for watching and commenting, by the way 😀
Great video, Shannon! So many great points! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Thank you Jessie! I hope you had a great thanksgiving. Did you get snow this weekend? I woke up to a few inches yesterday, brrrrr! 🥶 I better crochet another sweater lol!
@@ShannonTalksYarn You’re welcome! I did have a great Thanksgiving, thank you! I hope you did too! Yes, we got snow too and the weather is getting colder. Lol 😄 I just finished a sweater and want to start another too!
@sweetmomentsbyjessie it looks like winter has officially arrived in the Midwest 🙃
@@ShannonTalksYarn yes it sure has!
Such a lovely balanced view on yarn stash! New subby here!
Thank you and welcome Becca, I’m looking forward to checking out your channel!
My loved one champions me ❤😁
Mishelle, that is awesome!! I am also fortunate that my spouse supports me and my adult daughter is happy I have a hobby. I was really surprised how much grief some people are getting and I got defensive for them lol! Happy crocheting Friend! ❤️
Say it from the roof tops!!!!
Don’t you have an older video on this subject? I’m going to have to go creep on your channel!
I do, it is the second video in the Crafty Chats Playlist I think. @@ShannonTalksYarn
@HappyCraftyHomemaker I’ll be checking that out later!
He's also been planning the garage sales 😂 jk
😂😂😂😂😂