Hello my yarnie fam!
Are you all having a nice summer? We got Kyla her plane ticket to go back to school today, and she signed up for her dorm move-in day and time.
It's hard to believe summer is half way over, but it is. In just a bit over a week Doug and Kyla will be going to Pennsic (the medieval camping event we go to most summers). Vero and I are staying home. I tend to take off every couple of years. It's fun, but as a small business owner, it can be really hard to be with limited wifi & electricity for 2 weeks.
I'm really hoping that by next year I can simply take 2 weeks off and have fun. I do really enjoy being there when I'm not stressed about work.
Once Doug and Kyla get back, it will be time to go to LBI (Long Beach Island). My mother-in-law rents a beach house there for 2 weeks at the end of every summer. Doug and the kids tend to go for most of the 2 weeks - they are a few days late because of Pennsic. I sometimes will go for 3-5 days. My meds make me very sensitive to heat, so I can't be at the beach for all that long, and certainly not nearly every day for 2 weeks. So I go for a few days to get some quality time with the in-laws and to have some island fun, but not so long that I get tired of spending most of the daytime in the house by myself.
How's your summer going? Any vaca fun for you? I hope you have something special planned, even if it's a staycation. :)
MEDIEVAL FUN How about some crafts from a long long time ago? I just mentioned that I won't be going to Pennsic this summer, but that doesn't mean I won't be crafting with some old-timey skills. All of us who aren't spending 2 weeks in the middle ages can still make some medieval creations. Here's a few of the medieval crafts I've shared with you over the years: |
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What I've Been Up To:
The First 4 Stitch Tutorials are Updated!
So Many Stitches, So Little Time
I've been churning out these stitch tutorial updates, and there are more to come!
Check Out These Updated Tutorials
After lots of photos, videos, illustrations, and typing, I have updated the first 4 stitch tutorials for you. They're extremely comprehensive, and I'm madly in love with them.
You really want to check these out, they include tips for knowing where to start and stop each row and round, as well as chainless starting stitches for new rows and rounds. Be sure to read the posts and watch the videos for all the tips.
WANT TO CREATE WITH ME? Upcoming Virtual and Live Events:
Wednesdays - Lunch with Jessie Jessie At Home® YouTube • 12-1pm EST
Be sure to join Jessie at noon EST every Wednesday for yarnie and/or crafty info and details on what's new At Home. Find replays in the Lunch with Jessie Playlist.
Wed July 15th - Zoom Sit & Stitch Zoom: Register Here • 2-4pm EST
The Sit & Stitch happens on most Wednesdays at various times. It's a great way to share what you're creating, get answers to your crafty questions, and make friends with other creatives & makers.
Mon July 20th- In Person Sit & Stitch / Crafting with Community EDGE NJ • 6-8pm EST
Join us at EDGE in Parsippany, NJ for a fun Make 'n Take craft! On July 20th we will be making small (2-4″ diameter) woven containers using paper plates and yarn. It may sound like kindergarten, but I promise, they come out really nice-looking and very useful!
More Events You can find our full events calendar HERE. We look forward to seeing you virtually or in-person at some of these events! |
On The Internet
(an excuse for me to scroll through my socials)
| | @xandypeters
My super-cool friend Xandy has a great idea for those of you who block your knit or crochet on the floor! |
| | @greydoggallery
OK, who doesn't have some old doilies or lace or something that would make an awesome door print? |
| | @diyjoycrafts
Who knew you could make such awesome Batik fabric so simply? I think I may need to give this a go with my stitch drawings. |
