It's been awhile...

Not nearly as long as I have neglected my other blog "I'd Rather Be Blogging", but long enough.

I have had the itch to start blogging again, so I am looking forward to updating both here and on that one.

I've been busy with my Etsy shops

Charming Minis (polymer clay charms)

and

DigiDrawn (digital images)

If you want a life update, check out my other blog linked above... I'll post some new artistic adventures here real soon.

Podcast Episode 78

Not Quite A Knitting Podcast


This episode I take you on a tour of the sculpting tools and supplies organization in my Victorian Studio here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Not the usual podcast episode, but as usual, I do have a plethora of knitting, crafting and cat photos at the end ;)   Hope you enjoy.




LINKS:

My Etsy Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/VictorianStudioShop

MOTHER'S DAY SALE! Mother's Day is coming - is she a crafter? Does she love sweet treats? HERE'S A SWEET DEAL - TAKE 20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER UNTIL APRIL 30TH!

http://www.victorianstudio.com

https://www.instagram.com/victorian_studio/

Podcast Episode 77

From 6 to 600 Grams


A different POV but still knitting and polymer clay sculpting for my Etsy shop - enjoy.





LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Pen Hook and Needles Podcast
24 Carat Crochet Podcast
90% Knitting Podcast
Little Bobbins Knits Podcast
Bees Knees Ravelry Group
Forbidden Woolery

Podcast Episode 76

Happy New Year

My apologies for the quiet voice - still getting over a cold / flu from the holidays so you may need to turn up your volume when I am speaking. Thank you for your visit - hope you enjoy seeing my knitting, dyeing and other news, including a whole bunch of prize drawings at the end! Happy New Year!



LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Pen, Hook and Needles Podcast
90% Knitting Podcast
Fibernymph Dyeworks
Knitting By The Sea Podcast
Little Bobbins Knits Podcast
Oh!Loops Yarn
Dreams In Fiber Yarn

Podcast Episode 75

Even The Smallest of Projects

Here's more knitting, crafting, some prize drawings and an announcement for another year of Harry Potter! Hope you enjoy.







LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

M is for Magpie
Pen, Hook and Needles Podcast
Punkin's Patch
Wolseley Wool
Lady Fernaco Creations
Fibernymph Dyeworks
90% Knitting Podcast
Knitting By The Sea Podcast
Little Bobbins Knits Podcast
DPN Holder Tutorial Video

Podcast Episode 74

Multi-Craftual

I have knitting, spinning, yarn dyeing and even some sculpting to share this week. Hope you enjoy.

Podcast Episode 73

All The Toys

Because it's Toy KAL time, I've made a few little critters. It's all knitting today; no sculpting... hope you'll enjoy.

Podcast Episode 72

More KALs = More Knitting

I have knitting, sculpting a fair amount of acquisitions and four prizes to award in the Harry Potter KAL (as well as some video of wooly friends at the Manitoba Fibre Festival at the end). Hope you can join me in the Studio!

Podcast Episode 71

Waffling

I have knitting, spinning, sewing and sculpting to share with you as well as some prizes to award for the Harry Potter KAL. Hope you enjoy!

Podcast Episode 70

Partial Eclipse Fail

Mother Nature was not cooperating for today's special event, so I decided to share what I've been up to with my knitting and polymer clay sculpting instead. Hope you can join me in my Studio to see what's new.

Podcast Episode 69

This week I share some smaller knitting projects, some sculpting and a few prizes are awarded for the Harry Potter KAL! Hope you can join me in the Studio:

Podcast Episode 68

Just The Knitting, Ma'am

It's an all-knitting episode this week; hope you can join me in my Studio as I share what projects I've been working on.





Links mentioned in this episode

Pen, Hook and Needles Podcast

A Crocheting Whovian Podcast

My Storenvy Shop

Podcast Episode 67

More Prizes!

I hope you can join me as I share both knitting and knitting-adjacent projects this episode. I also talk about my new shop where I am selling my hand made stitch markers and progress keepers to help support the podcast. Lastly, I draw for six prizes for the Harry Potter KAL!

Apologies for the mic noise at times - I've made a note to position it better in the future. Thanks.






Links mentioned in this episode

Pen, Hook and Needles Podcast


My Storenvy Shop

Podcast Episode 66

Micro Skeins

There's knitting, yarn dyeing, sculpting painting and a short video of a special visitor at the end. Hope you enjoy.



Links mentioned in this episode:

Oh! Loops website
Oh! Loops podcast group on Ravelry
Harry Potter Knit and Crochet House Cup on Ravelry
Gnome Acres
Daviksta Knits Podcast
One More Row Podcast

 

Podcast Episode 65

Duck !

I have quite a few projects to share knitting-wise as well as some new polymer clay sculpting heavily influenced by one knitting finished object.  Hope you enjoy.



Links mentioned in this episode:

Pen Hook and Needles Podcast

Nicolai Heidlas music

Sweet Leaps Podcast

London House Yarns (they are moving from Etsy to a new shop)

Dreams in Fiber Yarns

The Knit Girllls Podcast

 

Podcast Episode 64

Celebrations

A week late, but  I have both knitting and miniature polymer clay sculpting to share. Hope you enjoy your visit.


Links mentioned in this episode:

Pen, Hook and Needles podcast
 
Miniature Sweet 

Podcast Episode 63

Spring Term

This week I share a fair amount of knitting as well as some more polymer clay sculpting. Hope you enjoy.


Links mentioned in this episode:

Pen, Hook and Needles podcast
DPN holder sewing video (not in English, but easy enough to follow)
Little Bobbins Knits podcast
Knitting Ex-Pat podcast
Sunshine Yarns
Dreams in Fiber (Eric Lueder)
Wolseley Wool

 

Podcast Episode 62

Obsessions

I have a some knitting, a bit of spinning, antiques and a special miniature Easter craft I hope you'll enjoy. Thanks for visiting my Studio!




Links mentioned in this episode: 

Pen Hook and Needles podcast
Sunshine Yarns
Wild Wind Naturals
Cloud 9 Fiberworks
Miniature Sweet
Mary Maxim
Spinwell at the Virtual Museum of Canada
Call the Midwife at IMDB
 

Podcast Episode 61

Lotsa Littles

I have quite a few projects to share, mostly because they were small and very quick to complete. As well, I show how I made a gift to fellow podcasters and end the episode with eight prize giveaways for the Harry Potter KAL/CAL.




Links mentioned in this episode: 

Pen Hook and Needles podcast 

Knitting Expat podcast

Sunshine Yarns

 

Podcast Episode 60

Knitting Squared 


This week I share two large knitting projects as well as more polymer clay miniatures. I also draw for three more winners in the Harry Potter KAL!




Links mentioned in this episode:

Pen, Hook and Needles Podcast

Ravelry Harry Potter Knitting / Crochet House Cup group