My caplet! I'm still enjoying wearing it every time it gets cold 🥰 Also, it turned out to be a *perfect* length for me, it doesn't get in the way at all when I drive and move my arms!
Before anyone makes a comment about Shannon sewing over pins (and I know someone will), she’s sewing with a vintage machine, which is an all metal tank and can handle it. Mine actually gives instructions on how to do it in the manual. Modern machines with plastic gears cannot. I wear glasses anyway, and I’ve never snapped a needle on a pin in 40 years. Bent the pins, yes. Twice. I go slow and have no issues. This repost video has inspired me to copy a robe I have and start the piecing as an in front of the tv project!
I got docked in my home EC class for pinning in a way that would allow me to sew over my pins as my mother and grandmother taught me to do. I still think the teacher was wrong. It was the only deduction I got on the project and didn't need anything from the teacher like my classmates did. I think the approved way was a silly way to pin. Pinning 1 inch from the seam line is not secure.
There is personal safety concern as well. My mom hit a pin while sewing back in the 80s and the needle broke and hit her glasses. She told me that story when i was first learning to sew. No one in our family sews with pins in for this reason. And it would be just my rotten luck to lose an eye sewing 🫠
@@IzlyeSellos generally today I pull my pins out as I sew because I know it isn't safe to see over them. Though I'm not good enough to get them all out in time every time. Despite that I'm still really good at breaking needles on other things, like thick seams. My glasses help protect my eyes so no damage yet despite my devil-may-care attitude towards the types of things my machine can handle. I'm sure I'll regret it some day, but the safety glasses are still in the tool box and not my sewing room. 🙃
I'm somewhat new to sewing and only have TH-cam to teach me. Seeing her cut the paper pattern and her fabric at the same time blew my mind. It seems obvious, but I had never thought to do that.
one tip I learned was to put the completed embroidery face down on a fluffy, cotton terry cloth towel and steam press it, It kind of shrinks up the background around the stitches without flattening any of the embroidery because it sinks into the towel.This step really works magic on any embroidery.....maybe a form of blocking ?
I’m a 78 year old mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I’m currently trying to make 30 + quilts for my great grandchildren before I go the way of all the earth. I’m also collecting fabric and batting from family and friends. I have nine children who are all fans of Tolkien. That’s what attracted me to your stations. I’ll be watching. ❤️🎄❤️
For anyone who needs an iron away from home, you can use a sauce pan filled partway with water as a makeshift iron. Obviously it only goes to 212°F/100°C but it works in a pinch. Also have used a hair straightener, which works really well for narrow pieces.
I second the hair straightener! Got 2 for Christmas one year. One lives in my bathroom, and one in my sewing room. Love FPP and it's just perfect for a quick press of a little seam.
I'm just snuggled up in bed sewing hexagons together while watching this. The last vid in this compilation was what inspired me to try EPP. This will be my 1st ever quilt. In true Shannon style, all of the fabric is from charity shops, old scraps and worn out clothing.
I started an EPP project using upcycled fabric from men's shirts. Because it's so portable, I generally only work on it when I am out of the house (e.g waiting at a doctor's office or while my husband goes game shopping). Cute story: I was sitting in medical lab waiting room and this young man (about my son's age) is watching me with great interest. He finally pipes up, a tear in his eye, and thanks me... apparently his grandmother would do EPP when he was much younger and he'd been overcome with nostalgia for that time in his life. My progress is deliberately slow, but I've had several interactions like that, so I'm happy to take my time with it.
@Shannon. I'm experiencing a painful loss. Someone really important, woven into every thread of my life, since my birth, has left on the journey we must all face, (but hopefully not too soon for us.) Making it sound poetic and giving myself room to romanticize my life helps me cope. But this big shift just happened a few days ago and I'm starting to feel this loss deeply. I know your goal with this particular style of filmmaking that you are doing is to express your creativity by storytelling in a nice long, cozy, hangout session where everything is soft and warm and enjoyable. Oh my God when I tell you how much I need this ... ❤❤❤ Thank you.
I am sorry for the loss you are feeling right now. I have to comment on this, you have a gift of expressing yourself in words. I think that if you put your words down on paper it will help you feel better and it may take you in the direction of creating an outlet to share your words with others. Are you an author? If not yet, you will be one day.
I'm so so sorry for this deep loss you are keep going through. Keep on with the romanticising and magic - however you need to show love to yourself to make it through 💕
Hi Shannon, this was incredible, the amount of fabric, time and work is amazing, you are very talented, it made me emotional to see how your hands made that beautiful piece, a big hug for you , Phil and the sweet puppy, from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Shannon, My name is Tricia. I found you during covid lockdown. You, along with other crafty youtubers, inspired me , or gave me courage, to try my hand at clothing sewing❤. I am now working on a quilt, a crocheted sweater and a filet crocheted curtain, when not at work. As far as clothing, I’ve made some nice, 1950’s pieces 🥰. Thank you for your inspiration.
I"m stuck in bed sick today and your videos and narration are very soothing. I've never watched any of your videos before so the algorithm definitely smiled on me today. I can't wait to watch more of your videos!
While watching your video, I was deconstructing some of my hubby’s worn out jeans. I love making things from denim and save practically every scrap I can get my hands on🤣
I am only 30 minutes into this video and I can already tell that there was so much effort put into the editing of this video, the basil bowl & pesto pasta was such a cute addition! Love the video - lovely project idea 💛
I'm from Ontario. I have just begun quilting this fall. I have to say, I have smiled throughout your video. You are an inspiration. I, too, have an old singer machine, although not as old as yours. Keep well.
I've saved this video for Saturday morning. Put in a load of laundry, made a batch of pizza dough for pizza night tonight did up the pizza dough dishes. Changed up the laundry. Made up a bowl of oatmeal with honey, cinnamon and blueberries yum yummed that the trimmed up some house plants..... Love listening and watching such a lot of fun so interesting thanks for your efforts and toss a stick to that cute little pupper for me
This was a lovely video to recover from a migraine to. I always know your voice will be easy to listen to and I don’t need to really pay intense attention to things. When I finally felt up to it, I pulled out some knitting.
I was working, not on anything fun, but at actual pay-the-bills work. Listening to you makes my monotonous work go much faster. Love both of your channels. I finally got all my furniture and oh-so-much crafting supplies out of storage. I've already donated many things that I know I'm never going to do again (I get obsessed with something, buy lots of supplies, realize I've made more of whatever it is than I'll ever use but am too attached to part with it, then stop doing it), but still have so much more to sort through. I may have to revisit this video next week as I am on vacation and will be concentrating on organizing said craft supplies so that I can get back to sewing (which is my current obsession). Also, I loved the voiceover for the Bilbo robe! May your toe hair never fall out!
Hi! I was suggested this video by yt and it was tagged as hobbit core so of course I had too. I'm a crocheter working through my grandmother's stash of yarn and was working on a skull granny square cardigan that will be a gift for the holidays for my partner. I really enjoyed this video, thank you so much
I've been watching a channel on YT called Marion's World, a UK based channel, and she does a lot of hand stitching and embroidery, including showing the viewer exactly how to do each stitch she's making. Sounds like it could be something you'd find helpful if you do another crazy quilt or embroidery project, so I hope that helps. Thanks for the video!
Ohhhh I got so much done listening to this and the vlogmas super video!! Pre cooked some dinner, started some pet friendly turkey broth (old puppy has bad teeth, onion and garlic free broth softens her food a bit) cleaned the trash and wiped down the inside of my car, started a load of laundry, got my kids showered (that was like pulling teeth, why do they hate getting clean) and wiped down the surfaces of my kitchen waist height and above. Woohoo!!!
Wow you are truly an artist! I sew quilt , knit and crochet. I’m in love with knitting at this time. I love that bag. I know a lot of my knitting friends would pay a pretty penny for it! Love to watch you! You must have been sewing since you were tiny! 😊
So enjoyable. I was sad when it ended. Beautiful project. Such skill and love. Priceless. The filming and editing are epic. The narration. Bravo Shannon.
15:00 love the huge patchwork spread. It made me feel so happy and Hobbit-y. I hope you are still enjoying wearing this wonderful robe with the cold winter weather upon us.
I know what you mean. In my teens, my mom decided to trade in her 50’s beige Singer, thinking a newer one would be better. That machine was the best ever…
I learned to sew on Singer featherweight I gave it away and got Kenmore, big mistake. Then a got a viking which I loved and still have, but upgraded several times. The last viking was over $7000. Unfortunately the new owners of viking were into planned obsolescence. As soon as a new machine came out, you could not get the older one repaired because they no longer made parts😢😢😢 Beware of pfaff, singer anf viking all owned by same company
That really socks. But like a friend of mine once said... There is always more. She lived on a very tight budget as a single mom. You'll find another old machine that is waiting just for you.
I've sewn on a 1988 singer most of my life and it still works but it's finally showing it's age, meanwhile the one I am using now is a 1972 Singer I found for $15 at the Goodwill several years ago and I love it! I had to refurbish it a little bit due to rust but it's great. 99% of my use is straight, zigzag, and backstitch, and it's such a standardized model that is cheap to find feet for, so that era is perfect for me - the old motors/gears are so much quieter. I think I'm going to stick with this era of machine as long as I can find old ones. Honestly I don't find the new computerized models enjoyable to use at all 🥲 (The 1988 singer was the one my mother bought when I was a child; I permanently borrowed it when I moved out because I sew far more than she did 😅)
I am currently loving making boho patchwork skirts. I am working on an assortment of colors... because who knows what color I will need each day❤Besides sewing, I love to knit, crochet & embroidery. So, enhancement seems to be my next step. Oh the possibilities! I am on a ranch in Guadalupe county Texas. Thank you for the inspiration. I'll be watching.
So, I ended up watching this video in pieces around errands and dinner, and since I had seen all the videos before I spent a lot of the time watching working on knitting a large lap blanket out of chunky yarn. 😂 As for inspiration, the patchwork robe and the English piecing patchwork kind of blended together for me into a hexagon patchwork dressing gown "plan". Meanwhile, the crazy patchwork bag very slightly resembled my plan of using the black wool scraps from making my Victorian coat (thanks, Bernadette!) to create a pieced together fantasy cloak, and now I've got the thought of using the crazy patchwork idea on the inner lining, not for the whole lining but here and there to "fill out" areas where the fine lining fabric might've been cut a bit too short or too wonky because it was salvaged from a dress or something, as well as using patchwork to make up the shapes of patch pockets on the inside of the cloak for holding trinkets and snacks. (Character lore!) I did have a thought about a patchwork pet coat, given that it's winter, but this seems to be more of a thing for dog owners as I'm pretty sure my cats would murder me if I tried to make them wear clothes. 😂😂😂
Love the renovating, but really miss the crafting! This is such a treat. Beautiful robe.❤ I’m on my third patchwork project, a vest for my sister and then one for me. I’m hooked.
I don’t think I have ever seen a more magical garment. The grit it took to craft such a piece amazes me. Wow to twirl in that must be quite the feeling. So very well done Shannon I’m sure it will bring you joy for a very long time.
Shannon, I thoroughly enjoyed "watching" this video while I was doing my own EPP, that you inspired with your video. I'm glad you had a follow up so we could all see the end result of all your pieces. Mine will be a table runner, a Christmas gift for my 94 yr old mother.
I think you are awesome Shannon. I love love love your videos. I too am navigating reno projects in my house. You inspire me. I have 2 wonderful dogs a job and my mother's antique singer sewing machine... the machine of my youth. Tha k you for sharing your life with us.
I managed to machine knit the final sleeve to a cardigan in 1h 20min of this video. Loving the extra long form content with added behind the scenes info :)
Very cute projects! I was alternating between crocheting a zig-zag full/queen sized afghan in a sort of wine purple and sparkly teal yarns and teaching myself to embroider while watching. Thank you for two very cozy hours and I hope all your projects and work are enjoyable and your travels safe. Peace and Grooviness!
This was a perfect video to have on the background whilst making chutney for the holidays. Thank you so much for a lovely compilation that was just the right length to be used as a timer for caramelising a LOT of onions!
I had so much fun watching this video while getting the project done ( a bathing suit coverup) for an upcoming sewing class I am teaching. I love scraps. I do crumb quilting and English paper piecing.
This is so inspiring, because I’ve also begun to make my own patchwork clothing. I’m working on a log cabin patterned skirt right now! I aspire to make something so wonderful and lovely one day! What an undertaking of love, care, and whimsy!
So fun to see this again! I came to your main channel because of the sewing content, and even though I really like your house renovation project, I absolutely love the sewing content. That crazy victorian quilt thing you and Kristine Vike does inspires me so much! I really want to try that in 2025. Happy New Year!
I thought I'd let you know that the English paper piecing you've been doing inspired me to buy a set of hexagons myself as a way to form a background for a quilt project I've had on hold for a number of years now. I'm very excited about it. I've added you to my instagram folks to follow so I can message you privately to show you the goal image I'm working from and share progress photos there. Love both your channels. Bonjour to Phil & Canelle aussi!
Shannon. I am hooked excuse the pun on your channel. I have been watching you for about the last six months you are an inspiration. I have made 3 crazy quilt bags. Love the process
This was such lovely background company as I worked on massive spreadsheets for my job. And, when I finished and shut down, it was also a soothing, comforting distraction from all the drama and fear-mongering blather out in the world right now. The patchwork robe is such a stunning piece, and definitely an inspiration I want to act on at some point. I remember the English paper piecing video from earlier and want to try that as well. So much inspiration and coziness!!
This video was exactly what I needed to get through some grading that I do not want to be doing. Thank you for making this! And, to whoever suggested it, great idea!
Oh my goodness! I absolutely loveeeeee the robe. I’m so inspired to try something like this. I also really enjoyed your storytelling and cinematography skills.
Thank you Shannon for keeping me company while I've been crocheting snowflakes to go in this year's Christmas cards. I've always loved the look of crazy quilts but I've only ever seen them in "lux" fabrics like satins and velvets before. I love the idea of using plainer fabrics. Watching your original EPP video turned on a light bulb for me and although I'm still in the process of moving in to a new apartment in a new city, I still am eager to try my hand at it when we're completely moved in. Thank you again for the inspiration.
Thanks Shannon, learned a lot watching this. The embroidery on the cape was beautiful, was never sure how to transfer a pattern on material to embroidery watching you sure helped. Thanks again until next Friday have a blessed week.
Thanks for visiting with me while I organized fabric, cleaned the house and baked cookies. 😃 I’m really enjoying this format. I am looking forward to trying crazy quilting after I finish the holiday gifts I’m making.
Shannon, I simply adore your Bilboa Baggins robe.You are such an inspiration to us all. I believe you could do anything you decided to do. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
I don’t know how you popped up on my U Tube but I love it. I’m a crafter of many things…mostly sewing related majoring in quilt making. My latest ugh was a Tula Pink fabric Queen of Diamonds EPP (English paper piecing) It is now at the quilter waiting its turn to be transformed into done. Until next time…
Hi Shannon! I found you via this video, it popped up in my recommendeds here on YT and ohhh my God, I enjoyed the hell out of this entire 2-hour compilation. :D I can't decide which project I like the most but I do think I am now obsessed with English paper piecing and will try it out myself. I'm a total sewing noob but it looks sort of doable, plus I can be as slow as I want, haha. While watching, I was knitting socks :) it's winter in my part of the world & I am perpetually freezing cold, so I decided I need knee-high socks to see me through. I have knitted up to the heels on both socks while watching you. :) Thank you for your lovely crafting company!
No matter I watched the video of Bilbo's Housecoat pretty recently, I am enjoying it again with all the careful and clever editing work that was done on it. The whole project AND the video of it are truly admirable and so pleasant to follow.
You inspired me to get back to embroidery and give a try on English paper pacing. Thank you Shannon, you're a great inspiring to many. And I said that I cannot follow instruction, I like to find thing on my own. And I love his channel, its a great companion to do any crafting creation. 👏👏👏😊
You asked us to tell you what we worked on: I watched this video on (American) Thanksgiving Day and made a keto key lime cream cheese pie with marionberry topping and deviled eggs. Thank you for keeping me entertained and company while I was working!
What an epic hobbit coat , I love it . I watch your other channel,but did not know about this one until you tube suggested it today . I'm a patchwork and quilter as well as other crafts , so I like v d watching you work .
Not to be too much of a fangirl, but I love all your videos... crafting, renovation, travel glimpses. It's like getting to go along with a dear friend as they experience the world. It gives me such peace of mind and something calm to watch/listen to while my hands are busy and my head is too busy. So thanks for each and every one of them! 💚
Don't know why I didn't watch this a month ago - may just not have had two hours. But it's made for some cozy viewing on Christmas day. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday, whether you're still on contract in Germany, back in Montreal, or fixing up Nova Scotia.
You kept me company while I was wrapping my children's holiday presents. Anything to avoid troubleshooting my current sewing project (a purse with switchable lining/divider)
Love, love, love all your projects!!! I might do the crazy quilt bag and the EPPs. Love the cape. Your hobbit inspired robe is impressive!!! One day, I’ll be brave and will attempt such wonderful body of work. Thank you for sharing your techniques and giving us such inspiration. BTW, I’m stitching Sashiko on a Boro patch for my daughter’s shirt while watching your videos. Hugs. 🌸tess
I really enjoyed your video. I’m always looking for bags to make from scraps. I make the bags for my local shelters. So I guess that’s why you came across my feed.
Stunning. The corgi too! Seriously you have amazing sewing skills. I didn’t realize I would find watching someone sew would be so so fabulous. Doesn’t make me want to tackle a project as involved as that robe but I did just score some dark lush velvet upholstery fabric. Hmm what to do?
You are just so beautifully creative and talented. ❤ all your work, including the way you select music and filming of your videos. You truly are a very hard worker. Thank you for sharing your art.
Love, love the embroidery on the caplet. I am novice to embroidery as well, so no tips there, but you could always add another border fabric around the bottom of the cape if you want to make it longer. 4”-6” is not out of the question depending on your preference.
Ooh! Two hours! I know what I'm watching when I get home from doing overtime training and start working on my own hexi Halloween quilt. Thank you so much!
I’m loving these long format videos. What did I do while watching /listening? Well as I’m in Australia I woke up, had coffee and breakfast, worked on my scrappy granny shawl which is a present, made green curry, peeled and chopped mangos and bananas for the freezer, did the washing up, had lunch (green curry) and worked some more on my shawl. Now I’m going to go watch your first channel and as I’m organising my sewing corner I’ll be looking out for some Aussie designer fabric scraps to send to you before end of December. And you have inspired me to check out English paper piecing, I’ve seen a flower template I like so I’ll investigate that. Thank you for being so generous and inspiring. Love from Down Under OH and thanks for bringing HOBBIT VIBES to my weekend. 💖💖💖💖💖💖
So, yes, stabiliser for the embroidery on a shifty wool fabric, but also doing the embroidery on your fabric and steaming it before placing your pattern pieces would have taken care of the imbalance. Also, I probably wouldn't have used a circular hoop - sewing your stabilised wool onto a square/rectangular wooden frame with strong cotton tape stapled on would have been better than distorting it between two circles. The frames with tape are usually used for canvas work, but they work for other fabrics too. You can make your own or just repurpose a chunky wooden picture frame. I would have loved to see the design on the back hem too. I feel the back of garments is forgotten about, but that's often what people will look at if you're in a queue (supermarket check-out, theatre ...), when they wouldn't want to stare at your front to get a better look. I would have just left the extra length at the back too. I like a bit of a dip. If you're doing the hem on a skirt, it should be measured from the floor up whilst you're wearing it - not flat on a hanger. If you have even a modest bottom, it's going to be higher at the back - just a personal pet peeve. Lovely cape, though. Wish I could wear wool like that - only on a skirt, fully lined, with other layers and definitely not against skin. You're lucky to be able to wear it against your neck. xx
This compilation and your scrap unboxing video was great company while I'm sitting here weaving handmade scarves for my grandparents for Christmas! Thank you for the cozy vibes and happy holidays if you celebrate any 🙂
:D Spot on! I am currently working on knitting a scarf and I embroidered a tote bag with a Ghibli quote. Your videos provide the perfect background for it and I love your Hobbit-themed projects!
My caplet! I'm still enjoying wearing it every time it gets cold 🥰 Also, it turned out to be a *perfect* length for me, it doesn't get in the way at all when I drive and move my arms!
omg, that's amazing!! And I'm so glad to hear that it's still in use and getting lots of love ❤️💙💜
It by is a beautiful piece!
Congratulations on the well fitting purchase!
That is so wonderful! Congratulations 🎉
Such a beautiful piece ❤
Before anyone makes a comment about Shannon sewing over pins (and I know someone will), she’s sewing with a vintage machine, which is an all metal tank and can handle it. Mine actually gives instructions on how to do it in the manual. Modern machines with plastic gears cannot. I wear glasses anyway, and I’ve never snapped a needle on a pin in 40 years. Bent the pins, yes. Twice. I go slow and have no issues. This repost video has inspired me to copy a robe I have and start the piecing as an in front of the tv project!
Oh! You know, I wondered about that because I learned to sew over the pins as well. Thanks for pointing that out!
Yep, I was taught to sew over pins as well many years ago.
I got docked in my home EC class for pinning in a way that would allow me to sew over my pins as my mother and grandmother taught me to do. I still think the teacher was wrong. It was the only deduction I got on the project and didn't need anything from the teacher like my classmates did. I think the approved way was a silly way to pin. Pinning 1 inch from the seam line is not secure.
There is personal safety concern as well. My mom hit a pin while sewing back in the 80s and the needle broke and hit her glasses. She told me that story when i was first learning to sew. No one in our family sews with pins in for this reason. And it would be just my rotten luck to lose an eye sewing 🫠
@@IzlyeSellos generally today I pull my pins out as I sew because I know it isn't safe to see over them. Though I'm not good enough to get them all out in time every time. Despite that I'm still really good at breaking needles on other things, like thick seams. My glasses help protect my eyes so no damage yet despite my devil-may-care attitude towards the types of things my machine can handle. I'm sure I'll regret it some day, but the safety glasses are still in the tool box and not my sewing room. 🙃
Even though I’m a senior citizen, and have been sewing since before you existed, I still learn from you.
Me too. 😊
Me too!!
I'm somewhat new to sewing and only have TH-cam to teach me. Seeing her cut the paper pattern and her fabric at the same time blew my mind. It seems obvious, but I had never thought to do that.
one tip I learned was to put the completed embroidery face down on a fluffy, cotton terry cloth towel and steam press it, It kind of shrinks up the background around the stitches without flattening any of the embroidery because it sinks into the towel.This step really works magic on any embroidery.....maybe a form of blocking ?
I’m a 78 year old mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I’m currently trying to make 30 + quilts for my great grandchildren before I go the way of all the earth. I’m also collecting fabric and batting from family and friends.
I have nine children who are all fans of Tolkien. That’s what attracted me to your stations.
I’ll be watching. ❤️🎄❤️
Bless you and your efforts, Grandma!
I had missed the hobbit robe video before. The narration on that is pure nerdy gold!
they're all standalone videos on the main channel... there are lots of good videos in the archives that are worth going back and digging for!
@@shannonmakessomethingelse yeah, I thought I'd seen most of the archives, but apparently there are a couple I missed.
Shannon, while I LOVE your home reno videos on your other channel, this has to be one of my favorite videos to date. ❤
For anyone who needs an iron away from home, you can use a sauce pan filled partway with water as a makeshift iron. Obviously it only goes to 212°F/100°C but it works in a pinch. Also have used a hair straightener, which works really well for narrow pieces.
only in the comments do we find these little nuggets of life's golden hacks. Thanks!
I second the hair straightener! Got 2 for Christmas one year. One lives in my bathroom, and one in my sewing room. Love FPP and it's just perfect for a quick press of a little seam.
I'm just snuggled up in bed sewing hexagons together while watching this. The last vid in this compilation was what inspired me to try EPP. This will be my 1st ever quilt. In true Shannon style, all of the fabric is from charity shops, old scraps and worn out clothing.
I started an EPP project using upcycled fabric from men's shirts. Because it's so portable, I generally only work on it when I am out of the house (e.g waiting at a doctor's office or while my husband goes game shopping). Cute story: I was sitting in medical lab waiting room and this young man (about my son's age) is watching me with great interest. He finally pipes up, a tear in his eye, and thanks me... apparently his grandmother would do EPP when he was much younger and he'd been overcome with nostalgia for that time in his life. My progress is deliberately slow, but I've had several interactions like that, so I'm happy to take my time with it.
@Shannon. I'm experiencing a painful loss. Someone really important, woven into every thread of my life, since my birth, has left on the journey we must all face, (but hopefully not too soon for us.)
Making it sound poetic and giving myself room to romanticize my life helps me cope. But this big shift just happened a few days ago and I'm starting to feel this loss deeply.
I know your goal with this particular style of filmmaking that you are doing is to express your creativity by storytelling in a nice long, cozy, hangout session where everything is soft and warm and enjoyable.
Oh my God when I tell you how much I need this ... ❤❤❤
Thank you.
Your loss is so profound - sending you love and courage!❤🙏
You're very welcome, and I'm hoping the way forward will slowly get easier 💝
I am sorry for the loss you are feeling right now. I have to comment on this, you have a gift of expressing yourself in words. I think that if you put your words down on paper it will help you feel better and it may take you in the direction of creating an outlet to share your words with others. Are you an author? If not yet, you will be one day.
❤😢🎉
I'm so so sorry for this deep loss you are keep going through. Keep on with the romanticising and magic - however you need to show love to yourself to make it through 💕
Hi Shannon, this was incredible, the amount of fabric, time and work is amazing, you are very talented, it made me emotional to see how your hands made that beautiful piece, a big hug for you , Phil and the sweet puppy, from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Shannon,
My name is Tricia. I found you during covid lockdown. You, along with other crafty youtubers, inspired me , or gave me courage, to try my hand at clothing sewing❤. I am now working on a quilt, a crocheted sweater and a filet crocheted curtain, when not at work. As far as clothing, I’ve made some nice, 1950’s pieces 🥰. Thank you for your inspiration.
I"m stuck in bed sick today and your videos and narration are very soothing. I've never watched any of your videos before so the algorithm definitely smiled on me today. I can't wait to watch more of your videos!
While watching your video, I was deconstructing some of my hubby’s worn out jeans. I love making things from denim and save practically every scrap I can get my hands on🤣
I’ve been enjoying your longer videos on the second channel during my weekly meal prep session. Thanks for the entertainment while I work!
I am only 30 minutes into this video and I can already tell that there was so much effort put into the editing of this video, the basil bowl & pesto pasta was such a cute addition! Love the video - lovely project idea 💛
Thanks! It took a LOT of time, but I was very happy with the outcome! 🪡
Yes!!! Escapism!!! Because the world socks and I'm vomiting for unknown reasons. Thank you Shannon ❤
I'm from Ontario. I have just begun quilting this fall. I have to say, I have smiled throughout your video. You are an inspiration. I, too, have an old singer machine, although not as old as yours. Keep well.
I had forgotten how wonderfully creative your shots and editing were in the hobbit robe video.
You have such a calming talking style. I love the Wonder clips and use them every time I sew/quilt
I've saved this video for Saturday morning. Put in a load of laundry, made a batch of pizza dough for pizza night tonight did up the pizza dough dishes. Changed up the laundry. Made up a bowl of oatmeal with honey, cinnamon and blueberries yum yummed that the trimmed up some house plants..... Love listening and watching such a lot of fun so interesting thanks for your efforts and toss a stick to that cute little pupper for me
I’m at the opposite end of this the spectrumLOL! Sick with a cold 🤧in front of the wood stove. Drinking water.
@chickadeeacres3864 that was me 2 weeks ago
This was a lovely video to recover from a migraine to. I always know your voice will be easy to listen to and I don’t need to really pay intense attention to things. When I finally felt up to it, I pulled out some knitting.
I was working, not on anything fun, but at actual pay-the-bills work. Listening to you makes my monotonous work go much faster. Love both of your channels. I finally got all my furniture and oh-so-much crafting supplies out of storage. I've already donated many things that I know I'm never going to do again (I get obsessed with something, buy lots of supplies, realize I've made more of whatever it is than I'll ever use but am too attached to part with it, then stop doing it), but still have so much more to sort through. I may have to revisit this video next week as I am on vacation and will be concentrating on organizing said craft supplies so that I can get back to sewing (which is my current obsession). Also, I loved the voiceover for the Bilbo robe! May your toe hair never fall out!
Perfect timing. I was thinking about revisiting the hobbit robe video.
Hi! I was suggested this video by yt and it was tagged as hobbit core so of course I had too. I'm a crocheter working through my grandmother's stash of yarn and was working on a skull granny square cardigan that will be a gift for the holidays for my partner. I really enjoyed this video, thank you so much
I've been watching a channel on YT called Marion's World, a UK based channel, and she does a lot of hand stitching and embroidery, including showing the viewer exactly how to do each stitch she's making. Sounds like it could be something you'd find helpful if you do another crazy quilt or embroidery project, so I hope that helps. Thanks for the video!
I also watch Marion's World.❤
I'm busy with a crochet/sewing dress... cant wait to finish it.
am i the only one watching this again? love watching yur videos.
Ohhhh I got so much done listening to this and the vlogmas super video!! Pre cooked some dinner, started some pet friendly turkey broth (old puppy has bad teeth, onion and garlic free broth softens her food a bit) cleaned the trash and wiped down the inside of my car, started a load of laundry, got my kids showered (that was like pulling teeth, why do they hate getting clean) and wiped down the surfaces of my kitchen waist height and above. Woohoo!!!
Wow you are truly an artist! I sew quilt , knit and crochet. I’m in love with knitting at this time. I love that bag. I know a lot of my knitting friends would pay a pretty penny for it! Love to watch you! You must have been sewing since you were tiny! 😊
So enjoyable. I was sad when it ended. Beautiful project. Such skill and love. Priceless. The filming and editing are epic. The narration. Bravo Shannon.
15:00 love the huge patchwork spread. It made me feel so happy and Hobbit-y. I hope you are still enjoying wearing this wonderful robe with the cold winter weather upon us.
I am!
It not only gives Hobbit vibes but it gives me Dickens vibes as well. Beautiful, and love the swirl.
This was perfect background as I sewed my new multi pocket tote/travel bag for snacks, knitting projects and other things.
I REGRET giving my old sewing machine away. Buttonholes were SO much easier than on the machine I have now. I don't feel like I got an upgrade.
I know what you mean. In my teens, my mom decided to trade in her 50’s beige Singer, thinking a newer one would be better. That machine was the best ever…
Boy do I understand that!! My new machine makes buttonholes a pain!!
I learned to sew on Singer featherweight I gave it away and got Kenmore, big mistake. Then a got a viking which I loved and still have, but upgraded several times. The last viking was over $7000. Unfortunately the new owners of viking were into planned obsolescence. As soon as a new machine came out, you could not get the older one repaired because they no longer made parts😢😢😢 Beware of pfaff, singer anf viking all owned by same company
That really socks. But like a friend of mine once said... There is always more. She lived on a very tight budget as a single mom. You'll find another old machine that is waiting just for you.
I've sewn on a 1988 singer most of my life and it still works but it's finally showing it's age, meanwhile the one I am using now is a 1972 Singer I found for $15 at the Goodwill several years ago and I love it! I had to refurbish it a little bit due to rust but it's great. 99% of my use is straight, zigzag, and backstitch, and it's such a standardized model that is cheap to find feet for, so that era is perfect for me - the old motors/gears are so much quieter. I think I'm going to stick with this era of machine as long as I can find old ones. Honestly I don't find the new computerized models enjoyable to use at all 🥲
(The 1988 singer was the one my mother bought when I was a child; I permanently borrowed it when I moved out because I sew far more than she did 😅)
I am currently loving making boho patchwork skirts. I am working on an assortment of colors... because who knows what color I will need each day❤Besides sewing, I love to knit, crochet & embroidery. So, enhancement seems to be my next step. Oh the possibilities! I am on a ranch in Guadalupe county Texas. Thank you for the inspiration. I'll be watching.
So, I ended up watching this video in pieces around errands and dinner, and since I had seen all the videos before I spent a lot of the time watching working on knitting a large lap blanket out of chunky yarn. 😂 As for inspiration, the patchwork robe and the English piecing patchwork kind of blended together for me into a hexagon patchwork dressing gown "plan". Meanwhile, the crazy patchwork bag very slightly resembled my plan of using the black wool scraps from making my Victorian coat (thanks, Bernadette!) to create a pieced together fantasy cloak, and now I've got the thought of using the crazy patchwork idea on the inner lining, not for the whole lining but here and there to "fill out" areas where the fine lining fabric might've been cut a bit too short or too wonky because it was salvaged from a dress or something, as well as using patchwork to make up the shapes of patch pockets on the inside of the cloak for holding trinkets and snacks. (Character lore!) I did have a thought about a patchwork pet coat, given that it's winter, but this seems to be more of a thing for dog owners as I'm pretty sure my cats would murder me if I tried to make them wear clothes. 😂😂😂
Love the renovating, but really miss the crafting! This is such a treat. Beautiful robe.❤
I’m on my third patchwork project, a vest for my sister and then one for me. I’m hooked.
I don’t think I have ever seen a more magical garment. The grit it took to craft such a piece amazes me. Wow to twirl in that must be quite the feeling. So very well done Shannon I’m sure it will bring you joy for a very long time.
That is a delightful coat! It is something my youngest daughter would have loved a few years ago, now I can’t tell. But what creative fun!
It’s such a fun coat to make!
This video gives my brain so many happies. Seeing the random scraps, buy nothing, and what not just scratches happy places I didn't know I had
Shannon, I thoroughly enjoyed "watching" this video while I was doing my own EPP, that you inspired with your video. I'm glad you had a follow up so we could all see the end result of all your pieces. Mine will be a table runner, a Christmas gift for my 94 yr old mother.
I love that!!
I think you are awesome Shannon. I love love love your videos. I too am navigating reno projects in my house. You inspire me. I have 2 wonderful dogs a job and my mother's antique singer sewing machine... the machine of my youth. Tha k you for sharing your life with us.
So relaxing and at a slower pace. I didn't know I needed till you started this channel. Thank you.
You're most welcome!
I managed to machine knit the final sleeve to a cardigan in 1h 20min of this video. Loving the extra long form content with added behind the scenes info :)
Huzzah! Well done!
Very cute projects! I was alternating between crocheting a zig-zag full/queen sized afghan in a sort of wine purple and sparkly teal yarns and teaching myself to embroider while watching. Thank you for two very cozy hours and I hope all your projects and work are enjoyable and your travels safe. Peace and Grooviness!
This was a perfect video to have on the background whilst making chutney for the holidays. Thank you so much for a lovely compilation that was just the right length to be used as a timer for caramelising a LOT of onions!
I had so much fun watching this video while getting the project done ( a bathing suit coverup) for an upcoming sewing class I am teaching. I love scraps. I do crumb quilting and English paper piecing.
I have the same sewing machine and it is a work horse, my favorite machine ever. Sews all type fabrics well. Love all your crafting
Watching the re-play of the creating this lovely robe again, makes me want to go watch “The Hobit” lol. Love love love it!
awww, do it!! It's the perfect season for it!
This is so inspiring, because I’ve also begun to make my own patchwork clothing. I’m working on a log cabin patterned skirt right now! I aspire to make something so wonderful and lovely one day! What an undertaking of love, care, and whimsy!
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So fun to see this again! I came to your main channel because of the sewing content, and even though I really like your house renovation project, I absolutely love the sewing content. That crazy victorian quilt thing you and Kristine Vike does inspires me so much! I really want to try that in 2025. Happy New Year!
What an innovative, conscientious, collaborative, beautiful, and cozy piece! Thanks for the inspiration and the practical tips!
You’re very welcome! 😊
Wow ... 1st watch ever .. delivery, story tells, examples & intent are a tapestry close to my heart... & ii don't sew beyond mending ... wondrous ...
thank you!
Bravo ! Le résultat est magnifique avec 3 fois rien, beaucoup de savoir faire et tant de poésie.❤
I thought I'd let you know that the English paper piecing you've been doing inspired me to buy a set of hexagons myself as a way to form a background for a quilt project I've had on hold for a number of years now. I'm very excited about it. I've added you to my instagram folks to follow so I can message you privately to show you the goal image I'm working from and share progress photos there. Love both your channels. Bonjour to Phil & Canelle aussi!
Thank you for a fabulous trip down memory lane to rewatch some of your awesome videos, the perfect company for many hours of house painting.
You're very welcome! 😊
Shannon. I am hooked excuse the pun on your channel. I have been watching you for about the last six months you are an inspiration. I have made 3 crazy quilt bags. Love the process
This was such lovely background company as I worked on massive spreadsheets for my job. And, when I finished and shut down, it was also a soothing, comforting distraction from all the drama and fear-mongering blather out in the world right now. The patchwork robe is such a stunning piece, and definitely an inspiration I want to act on at some point. I remember the English paper piecing video from earlier and want to try that as well. So much inspiration and coziness!!
So glad it provided some comfort and inspiration!
This video was exactly what I needed to get through some grading that I do not want to be doing. Thank you for making this! And, to whoever suggested it, great idea!
Oh my goodness! I absolutely loveeeeee the robe. I’m so inspired to try something like this. I also really enjoyed your storytelling and cinematography skills.
Really enjoyed this video. For years I have been mentally constructing a "crazy quilt" and you have inspired me to actually get moving on it.
Thank you Shannon for keeping me company while I've been crocheting snowflakes to go in this year's Christmas cards.
I've always loved the look of crazy quilts but I've only ever seen them in "lux" fabrics like satins and velvets before. I love the idea of using plainer fabrics. Watching your original EPP video turned on a light bulb for me and although I'm still in the process of moving in to a new apartment in a new city, I still am eager to try my hand at it when we're completely moved in. Thank you again for the inspiration.
Thanks Shannon, learned a lot watching this. The embroidery on the cape was beautiful, was never sure how to transfer a pattern on material to embroidery watching you sure helped. Thanks again until next Friday have a blessed week.
Thanks for visiting with me while I organized fabric, cleaned the house and baked cookies. 😃
I’m really enjoying this format. I am looking forward to trying crazy quilting after I finish the holiday gifts I’m making.
You're most welcome!
Shannon, I simply adore your Bilboa Baggins robe.You are such an inspiration to us all. I believe you could do anything you decided to do. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
Wow girl you are amazing. Absolutely beautiful. I want to start sewing & am terrified You are so talented.
Ohmygod, that robe is soo dreamy!
This is nothing short of awe inspiring im amazed at the skill and dedication
Never thought about doing a crazy quilt (funny because I am a quilter). Now, I’m definitely going to try a bag. Love it!
So much fun, if not more, than the second or third or fourth . . . time around!
I don’t know how you popped up on my U Tube but I love it. I’m a crafter of many things…mostly sewing related majoring in quilt making. My latest ugh was a Tula Pink fabric Queen of Diamonds EPP (English paper piecing) It is now at the quilter waiting its turn to be transformed into done. Until next time…
Hi Shannon! I found you via this video, it popped up in my recommendeds here on YT and ohhh my God, I enjoyed the hell out of this entire 2-hour compilation. :D I can't decide which project I like the most but I do think I am now obsessed with English paper piecing and will try it out myself. I'm a total sewing noob but it looks sort of doable, plus I can be as slow as I want, haha.
While watching, I was knitting socks :) it's winter in my part of the world & I am perpetually freezing cold, so I decided I need knee-high socks to see me through. I have knitted up to the heels on both socks while watching you. :)
Thank you for your lovely crafting company!
No matter I watched the video of Bilbo's Housecoat pretty recently, I am enjoying it again with all the careful and clever editing work that was done on it. The whole project AND the video of it are truly admirable and so pleasant to follow.
Darling narrations of your fabric journey.
You inspired me to get back to embroidery and give a try on English paper pacing. Thank you Shannon, you're a great inspiring to many. And I said that I cannot follow instruction, I like to find thing on my own. And I love his channel, its a great companion to do any crafting creation. 👏👏👏😊
You asked us to tell you what we worked on:
I watched this video on (American) Thanksgiving Day and made a keto key lime cream cheese pie with marionberry topping and deviled eggs.
Thank you for keeping me entertained and company while I was working!
What an epic hobbit coat , I love it .
I watch your other channel,but did not know about this one until you tube suggested it today .
I'm a patchwork and quilter as well as other crafts , so I like v d watching you work .
Oh thank you! ♥️♥️
Not to be too much of a fangirl, but I love all your videos... crafting, renovation, travel glimpses. It's like getting to go along with a dear friend as they experience the world. It gives me such peace of mind and something calm to watch/listen to while my hands are busy and my head is too busy. So thanks for each and every one of them! 💚
Me too. Peace of mind. Calms my brain.
Me three! 😊
Don't know why I didn't watch this a month ago - may just not have had two hours. But it's made for some cozy viewing on Christmas day. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday, whether you're still on contract in Germany, back in Montreal, or fixing up Nova Scotia.
You kept me company while I was wrapping my children's holiday presents. Anything to avoid troubleshooting my current sewing project (a purse with switchable lining/divider)
Love, love, love all your projects!!! I might do the crazy quilt bag and the EPPs. Love the cape. Your hobbit inspired robe is impressive!!! One day, I’ll be brave and will attempt such wonderful body of work.
Thank you for sharing your techniques and giving us such inspiration.
BTW, I’m stitching Sashiko on a Boro patch for my daughter’s shirt while watching your videos.
Hugs.
🌸tess
I really enjoyed your video. I’m always looking for bags to make from scraps. I make the bags for my local shelters. So I guess that’s why you came across my feed.
Definitely paper piecing. Thanks!
I love that you found a bag in the trash. I have several bags that have cheap or free canvas bags that I used as linings!
The RSN Stitch bank shows so clearly how to sew decorative stitches. Use it all the time.
But what fun is that? Just wing it and go wild!!!
Stunning. The corgi too! Seriously you have amazing sewing skills. I didn’t realize I would find watching someone sew would be so so fabulous. Doesn’t make me want to tackle a project as involved as that robe but I did just score some dark lush velvet upholstery fabric. Hmm what to do?
I (kae_jay) would love to know what knitting/crafting bag pattern you ARE looking at making that is more functional for you. :)
@@shannonmakessomethingelse It's just good to hone your skills and then go freestyle knowing what comes from needle movements.
Thanks for sharing! I have zero experience in these types of stitches and it gives a good reference for starting!
Love the robe and crazy quilt. Yes, you have inspired me. I have always wanted to do crazy quilting. Maybe some time soon.
You should!
Absolutely love the knitting bag. Beautiful!
Thank you 🤗
You are just so beautifully creative and talented. ❤ all your work, including the way you select music and filming of your videos. You truly are a very hard worker. Thank you for sharing your art.
You're very welcome! I'm so glad you enjoy it. 🥰
Well done! The fabric, the process, the film! You are creative and humorous and fun. I just subscribed. ❤️
Love, love the embroidery on the caplet. I am novice to embroidery as well, so no tips there, but you could always add another border fabric around the bottom of the cape if you want to make it longer. 4”-6” is not out of the question depending on your preference.
Yay, a Singer 301A! That's my favorite machine too, from my Mom. Like you, i go back and forth between hand sewing and machine.
Ooh! Two hours! I know what I'm watching when I get home from doing overtime training and start working on my own hexi Halloween quilt. Thank you so much!
I enjoyed all of the projects and the results. I am watching this while knitting a red aran jacket for myself for Christmas.
Shannon, I LOVE THIS COMPILATION❤️👏👏👏👏👏
I’m loving these long format videos. What did I do while watching /listening? Well as I’m in Australia I woke up, had coffee and breakfast, worked on my scrappy granny shawl which is a present, made green curry, peeled and chopped mangos and bananas for the freezer, did the washing up, had lunch (green curry) and worked some more on my shawl. Now I’m going to go watch your first channel and as I’m organising my sewing corner I’ll be looking out for some Aussie designer fabric scraps to send to you before end of December. And you have inspired me to check out English paper piecing, I’ve seen a flower template I like so I’ll investigate that. Thank you for being so generous and inspiring. Love from Down Under
OH and thanks for bringing HOBBIT VIBES to my weekend. 💖💖💖💖💖💖
Oh, green curry and mangos (undoubtedly fresher than we can get here in Canada, no less) sounds lovely!! You're most welcome for the hobbit vibes!
@ definitely fresh. I’m in the tropics of northern Australia and we are a mango growing region.
Loved the original videos too! Watched the compilation while sorting through my stash to send you some goodies.
So, yes, stabiliser for the embroidery on a shifty wool fabric, but also doing the embroidery on your fabric and steaming it before placing your pattern pieces would have taken care of the imbalance. Also, I probably wouldn't have used a circular hoop - sewing your stabilised wool onto a square/rectangular wooden frame with strong cotton tape stapled on would have been better than distorting it between two circles. The frames with tape are usually used for canvas work, but they work for other fabrics too. You can make your own or just repurpose a chunky wooden picture frame. I would have loved to see the design on the back hem too. I feel the back of garments is forgotten about, but that's often what people will look at if you're in a queue (supermarket check-out, theatre ...), when they wouldn't want to stare at your front to get a better look. I would have just left the extra length at the back too. I like a bit of a dip. If you're doing the hem on a skirt, it should be measured from the floor up whilst you're wearing it - not flat on a hanger. If you have even a modest bottom, it's going to be higher at the back - just a personal pet peeve. Lovely cape, though. Wish I could wear wool like that - only on a skirt, fully lined, with other layers and definitely not against skin. You're lucky to be able to wear it against your neck. xx
This compilation and your scrap unboxing video was great company while I'm sitting here weaving handmade scarves for my grandparents for Christmas! Thank you for the cozy vibes and happy holidays if you celebrate any 🙂
:D Spot on! I am currently working on knitting a scarf and I embroidered a tote bag with a Ghibli quote. Your videos provide the perfect background for it and I love your Hobbit-themed projects!