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Just some info for you yume is pronounced yumay. It is a Japanese word and they pronounce all vowels.

Your title said so many summer tips. Where were they?

Look at the Magna Flora. My new favorite like the Ranunculus. Super fast knit and cute.

Do you find Drops yarn in the USA? You will find that sewing human sized clothing is waaay easier than doll clothes. This from a long time sewer of Barbie clothes! Enjoy the journey!

I was actually admiring the color of the Yume sweater on you. Its very flattering and great with your eyes. I’ll definitely look for the remix. Very pretty

I am so glad you have gotten monetized. UA-cam channels are far too much work not to get paid for it. I get most of my entertainment from UA-cam so I pay for premium and so don’t have any ads so I didn’t notice the difference. Your work is gorgeous and I love learning about new patterns to try. Regarding the sewing, I know that independent sewing machine stores often have sewing classes that are reasonably priced. Might be worth looking into.

I made the Hinterland Dress with minimal issues and I’m a very beginner sewist!!! I’m sure you can do the skirt no problem and then on to the dress! I got free fabric (our library had a craft exchange) to do my first version of the dress so if I messed up I wouldn’t feel like I wasted money. You can sometimes use a sheet or something from a thrift store for cheap practice fabric too! I love seeing everything you’re making. I might need a Thea Top too. Thanks for sharing your projects and new yarn and congrats on being monetized finally!

You have experience knitting gorgeous garments Amber, which will lend its insight to fabric creations, I'm sure! As for gardening, it's so dry here in Maryland also. Many of my seeds failed to germinate with daily watering, and my rain barrels are dry. But my frog pool is almost full, and my sunflower garden will be strewn with tomato plants! Congratulations to Miss Lily on her graduation, such an exciting season of life. Peace and Blessings to you and your family Amber! 🌻🧶🌱

It is lovely to find a believer in this knitting community

Go for it with sewing! What’s the worst that could happen? I love sew liberated patterns. They are very cool and the instructions very clear. Id also like to recommend a sewing pattern designer called Twig and Tale. She has the meadow skirt, fern way culottes and fable dress that I have sewn all three and love love love. The instructions are super beginner friendly, there are video tutorials, and pictures of other people finished projects for inspiration. Good luck x

Congratulations on your youngest finishing home education! If the finances are going OK, then take some time to re-adjust. Perhaps think about volunteering in a similar capacity to potential employment, to see how it goes. I graduated from home education half my lifetime ago. Now my youngest will officially start in January 2025. The state where I live in Australia requires registration of children who are 5 by January. My older 2 have always been home educated, so it's not a huge deal. It felt like a bigger deal when he weened last year. My last breastfed baby. 😢

Evelyn Wood is a sewing teacher and UA-camr. She has loads of tips and tricks on her channel. You might find her content helpful. 😊

If I may ask what a prayer shawl is? 😊

Many of the Indie pattern makers have extensive sewalongs and many vloggers offer sewing tutorials. Here is a link to a sewing tutorial for the Estuary skirt. ua-cam.com/video/Uhrkl0FYx88/v-deo.html This skirt has buttons up the front which could be intimidating for a first project. Alternatively the buttons don't need to be functional so there would be no need to make buttonholes. Perhaps a simple a-line skirt would be a better first sewing project. There are numerous sewing tutorials on UA-cam to make almost anything imaginable. Good Luck!

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read Calico Palace buy Gwen Bristow. I read the Dutch House last year

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read Calico Palace buy Gwen Bristow. I read the Dutch House last year

you must be my twin in the east...I've read all those books and really enjoyed them. also i live on a farm 80 miles from omaha where i worked as RN...so long commute, lots of audiobooks, pretty much everything offered in 4 of the local towns libraries...and i definitely consider that reading! I too like colorwork, neutral colors, and more plain clothes with a pop of color from a neck scarf. i grow a large veg and flower garden every year, along with eggs and chickens, and my husband raises the beef and pigs. I've had milk cows in the past and made lots of cheese and butter. And i must live close to sibleyhoneybee427 as i am in southwest Iowa. Now that I'm retired I've been binge watching you and knitting a sweater. thanks for the company, Jan, Nodaway Iowa

I've been wanting to try the Berocco Remix for the Pyramid Light, which is the recommended yarn. I look forward to your opinion on Drops Safron, I've been curious about it. As for the sudden interest in wearing colour. I am 63....always wore earth tones. Went through menopause and now I'm into bright colours, especially pink! I say I went through the "colour change of life"😅. Maybe it's a change in our complexion, etc?

I have 5 projects and yarn ready to go and my daughter-in-law ordered yarn so I can crochet her a beach bag. That will get my crochet fix with the 2 knitted and 1 Tunisian crochet I’m working on right now. But other than the bag the other ones will have to wait. 🤷🏻‍♀️

2nd hand book stores usually have great sewing books. One thing about sewing , skill’s don’t change a lot over the years. Also a lot of sewing patterns have demos on UA-cam. Do a search!

If you like books, join BookBub or Early Bird books. You can get books free or for a low price. It costs nothing to join. Happy reading.

Sarah is not Danish, she is in The Netherlands, so she is Dutch, like me 😉. You are correct about riding a bike, we all do 😊

Hi Amber. I have just discovered your podcast. I so enjoyed it. Loved your ideas for one skein projects. I always pick up a fingering weight skein when I’m at a new yarn shop. Looking forward to watching more of your podcasts. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

I love Sarah so much and am learning how to knit. That is probably how I found your podcast. I am a crocheter that has falling in love with knitted patterns. Wish me luck and success in learning this beautiful craft. Than you so much for sharing your work. 😊

Thank you for presenting all these knit tops & tees. My favourite was the Soho by Caidree. I have not used Sadnes Garn Line (lean-uh). But I have some for a tee I will make soon called the Salty Air tee by Samantha Guerin.

I love to wear my Salty Air Tee, Tolsta Tee and short sleeve Ranunculus over a long sleeved tight T shirt in the winter.

The Berroco Pepper looks lovely on you, especially with your ear rings that add a pop of lovely colour. The good thing about charcoal is you can just about combine it with any other colour. I agree, go with you knitting instinct and knit the JST pattern using the lovely terracotta colour yarn. I am a beginner and knit her Riptide Vest, her pattern was so easy to follow with great clear instruction and helpful tutorials. I also have limited sewing experience, I have a pattern and fabric that I purchased months ago but have felt to intimidated to start. Not sure why? What is the worse that can happen 🙂 All the best, if you decide to work through the sewing fears. Congratulations on the support from advertisements. Your time is certainly appreciated by us. Thank you

If you haven't sewn much before, I would suggest you buy a paper pattern from one of the big companies like Simplicity. I have sewn for 60 years but used one of those pdf patterns for the first time last year and I really struggled. Buy some large metal washers from a hardware shop to hold paper and fabric down as well as the normal pins. Good scissors,good light and a large cutting area . Your knitting is so good that I am sure you will become a good seamstress as well.

Sorry if I am repeating ,but Sarah is in The Netherlands, she's Dutch. . She is such a lovely person to watch and her handiwork is amazing.!

The colour charcoal looks great on you! 😍

I'm starting to sew myself a hinterland dress as my first garment! I feel the same about the style, it's something I feel like will be attractive while both pregnant and nursing. I've only cut out the fabric so far, I'm looking forward to pinning and sewing now!

P.S. Do it! Start making that skirt! If you're really concerned about making lots of mistakes, make a practice piece with some random inexpensive material; get the hesitation and uncertainties out of your system. What's the worst that can happen? You can do it!!! (I'd love to sew my own clothes ...but I have a lot of clothes already and can't imagine needing more anytime soon. Except for my knits! 😊) Congrats on the homeschooling finale 🎉

The Red Tent is a great read. I almost bought some of the Berroco Remix just now after seeing your work!!! I'm with you re: wanting to cast on multiple projects. The list of patterns I want to do continues to grow 😊 I would love to see a part 2 of summer tops you like. (Hang in there with the garden. If you have more seeds, sow them. Even if they don't come up this year, they might next. I had a number of volunteer zinnias this year so it's sometimes a matter of waiting.)

I had to laugh at your mustard and ketchup comment. I would not have thought of that. Wishing you well with the changes in your life. Try sewing. There are numerous UA-cam channels to guide you. Is there a fabric shop near you where you could take lessons?

If I remember correctly Sew Liberated offers tutorials with their patterns. If you sign in to the account you made when you bought the pattern you should find a link to it. And lots of tutorials for taping the pattern together. Tip: Try to only use tape on the pattern pieces, not outside the pattern that you will have to discard. I have made 3 Hinterlands. Each one is better than the last.

You look wonderful in those brighter colours. Great podcast thank you

Congrats to Lily! Way to go Mom too! 💕🧶

I think that Drops Saffran would look beautiful in the Seashore Stroll top! If you do end up doing that and need an idea for the Farnam Tee, I think the Berroco Remix in Buttercup would look wonderful paired with the White Drops Saffran you have. The texture difference would give the tee an interesting look too with the stripes!

Also if a pattern is good you can do it. I made a zelda dress for my daughter with a bodice and lining and I've never made anything past using a straight line. I did get a little help from a friend so maybe track down a quilt shop to visit to get help kinda like knitting stores.

I've heard making pajama pants first gets you familiar. You hem and make a waist.

We are in the same season of life and sewing is on my list of things to tackle as well. We can do it!

Congratulations on the monetisation 🎉 I know lots of people feel the same as you about buying new fiction, and I love buying used books myself, but I also buy several new books a year because authors are no different to any other indie maker, if you don't buy from them they won't be there tomorrow. 😢 Oh my goodness you can totally sew, it's really nowhere near as difficult as we convince ourselves, and there's quite often something on UA-cam of course. I've found some pattern designers even do a step by step tutorial on here , which is incredible.

Definitely the Drops Safran for the Seashore Stroll Top

The Estuary is on y list for this summer, too. What most intimidates me about sewing is cutting into precious fabric--unlike knitting there are no do-overs! You can definitely do it, though! I agree with another commenter about taking it slow and doing a little each day. The Emerson pants pattern is a good one to start with. Congratulations on finishing your homeschool career! I have two years left, and am not sure what's next for me either. All the best to you as you figure out our next step!

Always happy to see a podcast from you!! Congrats on getting some support and I’m always inspired by what you are working on! Love Ann Patchett!! Have you heard of Ariel Lawhon?? Such a good author. Her latest is called ‘the frozen river’ and I really enjoyed it!

If I remember correctly there are very well written instructions for both the estuary skirt and the hinterland dress. I found both very easy to sew up even without them. I’m sure you can do it too!! And you know - this is personal for everyone so please do as you feel comfortable - you are probably going to struggle with your first sewing project anyway, even if it’s the easiest pattern around. But with a little patience you will surely get there and I have found that just starting on that project you really love (well ok not immediately a wedding dress or a fitted coat perhaps) is much more encouraging than starting something simpler that you might not like quite so much. So I would at least consider just starting that hinterland dress, you look so happy when you talk about making dresses. And I’m looking forward to some sewing content mixed in with the knitting.

You can totally learn to sew. Just take it a step at a time and read the instructions for each step multiple times😊. The is a podcast that I just found that includes sewn garments with the knitting. Twins who knit. Thanks for a great episode.

Love watching your podcast. You always have wonderful projects & inspiration for new projects. I have Yume in my queue & you persuaded me to purchase Berrocco Remix Light to use for this sweater. I purchased the Buttercup colorway, completely not in my color wheel but I’m looking forward to knitting it. My usual colors are blues, teals, reds (blue base tones). I don’t know when I’ll cast on as I’ll be having hand surgery on 7/19 😢. I’m going to encourage to follow your instincts & use the terra cotta colorway for the lovely seashore stroll top! ❤.

I’m right there with you! I quilt and I want to sew my own clothes so bad! Those twins who knit mentioned Janelle to me from Rosary Apparel. Her UA-cam videos are really good. Beautiful yarn purchases and I would love to see another summer tee episode! Btw I love your earrings ❤

Congratulations to you & Lilly for completing high school! I think you have the right approach: your next step will come, from my perspective, through God’s will. While you don’t want to work as a RN, I see you as someone who has great empathy for others. I could see you in a support role in medicine or in a caring role. Thanks for the review of the Remix yarn as well as the podcasts and books. I am on the other side of menopause (praise God!). I was working in an office with poor HVAC to the extent one side of the building was palpably warmer than the other. I found shawls (light weight for summer and heavier for winter) a great help with temperature control. I could remove them without too much hassle when I was on the warm side of the building and wrap up in them when I was on the cold side of the building. I sewed through high school and college. I stopped when I needed tailored suits for work; then when business casual arrived, the cheap imported clothing was a deterrent to sewing again, particularly while I was working full time and did not have a lot of free time. I liked the idea another viewer submitted re: setting time limits for sewing as you build your skills. I took a class from Craftsy on drapery sewing, and, it was a game changer for me, even though I had sewn all the drapes and window covers for 2 homes. I learned so much. I remember they had dress making classes on the site. That may help unless you can take in person sewing classes near you. Anyway, best of luck with the garden and the rest of your projects!