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Decided this little Viking needed a place on the grid. Had tried needlefelting once before on my own, but it was kind of a fail. Am so thankful for @molliejohanson ‘s invite to try this craft again. The chance to hang out with other Scandinavian enthusiasts was VERY motivating and once again, I just found it so fun to be in a class trying something new.

Yes, I needed a Cielo top by @closetcorepatterns made out of @rubystarsociety @alexiamarcelleabegg tigers for @nashyarnfest 😀 I already have a second one in the works that is made out of @fableism fabric. Going to try to finish it in time for @hhamericas fabric and fiber festival ! 😀 All supplies from @sewmodernchicago 😀

Yes, I needed a Cielo top by @closetcorepatterns made out of @rubystarsociety @alexiamarcelleabegg tigers for @nashyarnfest 😀 I already have a second one in the works that is made out of @fableism fabric. Going to try to finish it in time for @hhamericas fabric and fiber festival ! 😀 All supplies from @sewmodernchicago 😀

As a maker, sometimes I stare out the window and can’t decide what to make. Other times, a super fun idea hits and I’m off and running. This was one of those times where things just fell into place. I knew I was probably going to get to meet @papercraneyarns @nashyarnfest and it was such a fun excuse to make a special object for a fiber friend who does a lot for the yarn-y community.
If you don’t know who these creatures are, please meet Mordecai (the Blue Jay) and Rigby the Raccoon (aka Trashboat 😂) from the Regular Show, a cartoon that aired 15 years ago. They don’t knit in any episodes yet… but I’m hopeful they will in the new episodes coming out in May. :)

As a maker, sometimes I stare out the window and can’t decide what to make. Other times, a super fun idea hits and I’m off and running. This was one of those times where things just fell into place. I knew I was probably going to get to meet @papercraneyarns @nashyarnfest and it was such a fun excuse to make a special object for a fiber friend who does a lot for the yarn-y community.
If you don’t know who these creatures are, please meet Mordecai (the Blue Jay) and Rigby the Raccoon (aka Trashboat 😂) from the Regular Show, a cartoon that aired 15 years ago. They don’t knit in any episodes yet… but I’m hopeful they will in the new episodes coming out in May. :)

As a maker, sometimes I stare out the window and can’t decide what to make. Other times, a super fun idea hits and I’m off and running. This was one of those times where things just fell into place. I knew I was probably going to get to meet @papercraneyarns @nashyarnfest and it was such a fun excuse to make a special object for a fiber friend who does a lot for the yarn-y community.
If you don’t know who these creatures are, please meet Mordecai (the Blue Jay) and Rigby the Raccoon (aka Trashboat 😂) from the Regular Show, a cartoon that aired 15 years ago. They don’t knit in any episodes yet… but I’m hopeful they will in the new episodes coming out in May. :)

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Sitting here reflecting on such a fun weekend road-tripping with @woollypetals to Nashville. So much friend time, good food, shopping, and crafty fun!

Friend time included talking pretty muchthe entire 7 hour car ride (both ways!) with Kristin, (truly truly blessed to have her as a friend), getting to chat for a bit (in person!) with the sweetest online fiber friend @papercraneyarns and shop her adorable booth @nashyarnfest , and meet Susie of @fibermacgyver and ogle her beautiful dress.

Food favorites included a @biscuitlovebrunch stop, a coffee from @frothymonkey , breakfast tacos from @ladybirdtaco and daily stops @five_daughters_bakery .

Crafty fun included a stop @crimsontate (don’t sleep on the cookies next door), an attempt at knitting a very cool name tag with help from @modern.daily.knitting and so. Much. Lovely. knitting inspiration!

Shopping included the 12 South area and Franklin TN where those @tecovas boots almost came home with me. Oh.. and the very fun @parnassusbooks !!

Lastly the obligatory Buc-ee’s stop where I was not tempted by Buc-ee nugget room spray but it did make me chuckle.

Knit up this Flutter Buttshirt by @jessssiemae over the last year. (Started it last spring, finished it this winter.) Made with @bellafilatostudio stelina sock yarn from her Maui collection.

Knit up this Flutter Buttshirt by @jessssiemae over the last year. (Started it last spring, finished it this winter.) Made with @bellafilatostudio stelina sock yarn from her Maui collection.

Silly Goose has a new friend! Tested @woollypetals upcoming Coco the Crab pattern! Pattern comes out April 13th!

Silly Goose has a new friend! Tested @woollypetals upcoming Coco the Crab pattern! Pattern comes out April 13th!

Would love to make some more clothes this year! (I’m so tempted to buy a serger!) Started with this Vetiver shirt! Used a quilting cotton and some @sarahhearts buttons that I picked up @sewmodernchicago !! Gave it a road test and it fits and everything! 😀

Would love to make some more clothes this year! (I’m so tempted to buy a serger!) Started with this Vetiver shirt! Used a quilting cotton and some @sarahhearts buttons that I picked up @sewmodernchicago !! Gave it a road test and it fits and everything! 😀

I recently tested out the super fun patchwork version of @aneelahoey ‘s Zip Up Tray Pouch! I decided I needed more Kermit in my life and some spring colors too! I have always loved this unique pattern and the patchwork version is extra neat-o. :D

I recently tested out the super fun patchwork version of @aneelahoey ‘s Zip Up Tray Pouch! I decided I needed more Kermit in my life and some spring colors too! I have always loved this unique pattern and the patchwork version is extra neat-o. :D

Catching up on posting some crafty finishes for winter 2026! This is the #karinehat by @knitandgather with yarn from @fibermacgyver ! I saw their sample at the Wis. Sheep and Wool fest and it was so warm and squishy. Happy to have this hat in rotation. :D
#yarnfun #knitting #knitting patterns #craftyfun

Catching up on posting some crafty finishes for winter 2026! This is the #karinehat by @knitandgather with yarn from @fibermacgyver ! I saw their sample at the Wis. Sheep and Wool fest and it was so warm and squishy. Happy to have this hat in rotation. :D
#yarnfun #knitting #knitting patterns #craftyfun

Shots from a super fun time @benziedesign taking a beading class with our very fun teacher @notsomodernmillie this weekend @benziedesign ‘s Grand Opening of their new store location in Plainfield, IL!! Celebrations are amazing… getting to see people’s passion and hard work pay off and cheer for them is uplifting. So happy to have had the opportunity to try a new craft and make new friends this weekend. Not pictured but also important to note… the amazing cookies, cheesecake and conversation shared with @woollypetals . :D

Shots from a super fun time @benziedesign taking a beading class with our very fun teacher @notsomodernmillie this weekend @benziedesign ‘s Grand Opening of their new store location in Plainfield, IL!! Celebrations are amazing… getting to see people’s passion and hard work pay off and cheer for them is uplifting. So happy to have had the opportunity to try a new craft and make new friends this weekend. Not pictured but also important to note… the amazing cookies, cheesecake and conversation shared with @woollypetals . :D

Shots from a super fun time @benziedesign taking a beading class with our very fun teacher @notsomodernmillie this weekend @benziedesign ‘s Grand Opening of their new store location in Plainfield, IL!! Celebrations are amazing… getting to see people’s passion and hard work pay off and cheer for them is uplifting. So happy to have had the opportunity to try a new craft and make new friends this weekend. Not pictured but also important to note… the amazing cookies, cheesecake and conversation shared with @woollypetals . :D

Shots from a super fun time @benziedesign taking a beading class with our very fun teacher @notsomodernmillie this weekend @benziedesign ‘s Grand Opening of their new store location in Plainfield, IL!! Celebrations are amazing… getting to see people’s passion and hard work pay off and cheer for them is uplifting. So happy to have had the opportunity to try a new craft and make new friends this weekend. Not pictured but also important to note… the amazing cookies, cheesecake and conversation shared with @woollypetals . :D

Very much enjoying this corner of cuteness! :D Kristin’s @woollypetals strawberry pattern released today and it is adorable! It comes in different sizes and heights so you can make a whole bunch. If you haven’t seen her strawberry Christmas tree, make sure to check it out. :D I am so fortunate to have such a creative, hard-working friend. She inspires me to live a life full of beauty and art and color! #strawberrypillowpattern #strawberrysewing #woollypetalspatterns #30thankfulthoughts #sewingpattern #winfieldil #warrenvilleil #sewingforkids

I snuck this #rubyvest in my stories a few weeks ago, but wore it again yesterday and enjoyed wearing handmade so much that I decided to save it on the ol’ grid too. I definitely recommend this pattern from @hisydgraham ! It has different styles to choose from and an accompanying video if you want/need extra help… and it’s reversible. :D I used some fun @riflepaperco fabric for the outside. #90vibes #quiltedvest #handmadevest #memadeclothes #sewingmyownclothes