Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast Episode 8

A sprinkle of Spring
+ my first podcast GIVEAWAY!

Where to find me on social media:

Instagram

@miss_strawberry_shortgirl

Ravelry

MissMichelleBelle

Rav Group

The Strawberry Patch

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Finished Objects:

Sprinkle Sweater

Project Bag Prototypes

Work in Progress:

Beatrix Potter Cardi 

Above is with Lichen - the dark, mossy green, and below is without & replaced with Sagebrush.

So much better!

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Lookie, lookie what I got!

Pink Milk Palette
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
From Pink Milk Etsy Shop

💥Maker Spotlight💥

Emma of Fairytale Collars

She sells her beautiful handmade felt collars & necklaces on Instagram & adorable enamel pins on etsy.

And

Lucy of Smile & Make

I have these two enamel pins designed by Lucy. She sews the most amazing dresses & accessories of adorable novelty fabrics.

A portion of the proceeds from her sales go to The Michael Barry Fund of The Brain Tumour Charity in memory of Lucy's husband Michael. You must check out her Rainbows for Research Campaign!

Miss Strawberry Makes First Giveaway!
💕 A Sprinkle of Spring💕
Enter on The Strawberry Patch 🍓  

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast - Episode 7

3 ✔✔✔ checkmarks on 2018's to-do list 

Where to find me on social media:

Instagram

@miss_strawberry_shortgirl

Ravelry

MissMichelleBelle

Rav Group

The Strawberry Patch

🍓🍓🍓

Finished Objects:

Abbey's Lacey Lavender Shawl

Rose Flannel 60s Shift 

Pattern: Vintage Simplicity 7300 {Out of print}

Fabric: Joann Fabrics

{No longer available but may be able to find similar.}

Cozy Hot Water Bottle Cosy

Tutorial: Coco Rose Diaries 

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Fez

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Work in Progress 

Sprinkle Sweater

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Plans

Beatrix Potter Inspired Granny Cardi

Pattern: A Good Vintage Granny Cardi by Fran Morgan 

Yarn: Knitpicks Palette 

Using these buttons that my Aunt P gave me! 💕 

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Lookie, lookie what I got!

Miss Strawberry Makes Labels!

Purchased from The Dutch Label Shop

Mentioned Lily's fabulously vintage labels on this blog post.

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Happy making!

💕 Michelle 🍓 

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast Episode 6

{Pretty pastels for Gentle January}

{Where to find me}

On Instagram @miss_strawberry_shortgirl 

Ravelry Profile: MissMichelleBelle 

Ravelry Group: The Strawberry Patch 

{Finished Objects}

Christmas Pudding 

Wool Skater Skirt

{No pattern used}

Twas the night before a vintage Christmas socks 🎄

Pattern: Twas the night before Christmas socks by Dani of Little Bobbins Knits 

Vintage border print Christmas skirt

{No pattern used}

Gentle January

Pattern: Soul Soothing Mitts by Sandra of Cherry Heart & matching cowl by me using stitch pattern from mitts.

Blush Beret

Pattern: Bow Beret by Conway + Bliss
{Pattern was free on the Debbie Bliss website but I can no longer find it.}
Yarn: Aloft in Blush by Knitpicks

{Works in progress}

Abbey's Lavender Lace Shawl
Pattern: #21 Lacy Shawl by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Aloft in Pennyroyal by Knitpicks

{Hot water bottle cozy inspo}

{This is a screenshot of Vanessa's rav project page. These beautiful photos belong to her.}

Vanessa of Cocorose Diaries
Here is the Ravelry project page.
Here is a blog post tutorial.

{Past Projects}

James & Jack's vintage cowboy sweaters

Featured in this post on my old blog.

Charlie's Romper

Pattern: Rompers From Celebrating Family by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast Episode 2

I received such an encouraging response from my first podcast last week! Thank you so much everyone who "liked", commented, & subscribed. Y'all are the sweetest!

I finished the two projects I was working on & just had to share them with you all in another installment. 

Here are this episode's show notes:

Finished Objects 

1. Cath Kidston colours A Good Vintage Granny Cardi by Fran Morgan 

Knit in KnitPicks Palette in Silver, Tumeric, Sky, Tomato, Blush, Pistachio, Custard, Rose Hip, & Wonderland Heather 

2. Scottie dog sweater 

Pattern Fairisle yoke sweater by Debbie Bliss
I used this chart to make the scotties.

Yarn Knitpicks Palette in Serrano & Black

{Aran colored yarn is an unknown sock yarn - possibly Kroy}

Work in Progress

Hudson's Bay Inspired blankie by me

Yarn is Crafter's Secret from Hobby Lobby

Lookie, lookie what I found!

1. Candy Shoppe fabric by Leicen 

2. Bunnies in Teacups fabric by Quilt Gate

Both from @janumfabrics Etsy Shop.

The first ever Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast!

Guess what? 

{Well, don't guess if you read the title of this post. That's cheating. 😉}

I made a crafty podcast. Eeeek!

I've just recently discovered the wonderful world of craft podcasts & I thought I'd give it a go. If you'd like to see me & hear my mumbley ramblings here it is!

I am super excited about this. 

{And a fair bit nervous too, I'll admit.}

If you're into this sort of thing feel free to pop over & subscribe to my new channel.

Here are the "show notes" as they're called in the podcast scene. 😆

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast 🍓 

Episode 1.

Find me on Instagram @miss_strawberry_shortgirl

Ravelry MissMichelleBelle

Podcasters that inspired me:
Constance of Yarning Over the Days
Sandra of Cherry Heart
Dani of Little Bobbins Knits

Oldie but a Goodie: 

Cath Kidston Provence Rose duck cloth 60s shift.

Vintage Simplicity 7300 {Out of print}

Works in Progress:

Cath Kidston colours granny stripe cardi

Pattern: A Good Vintage by Fran Morgan

Yarn: Palette from Knitpicks

Scottie dog sweater
Pattern: Fairisle yoke sweater by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Also Palette from Knitpicks

Plans:
Julgran Sweater by Andi Satterlund

Falling for Flannel

It's starting to get rather chilly in my neck of the woods. There's nothing quite like soft & snuggly flannel to keep cozy & warm. It's not just for pjs {Though I do love nice flannel jammies.} Here's what I've been making with it lately.

London Calling

Mod Sixties Shift Dress

{Vintage Simplicity 7300 from 1967}

Fabric from Joann's 

《a couple years ago now I think.》

I found some adorable earring to go with all my anglophile outfits on eBay!  They even came from England & were very inexpensive! 

Teatime Dirndl Skirt

With Ric Rac Trim

Fabric also from Joann's 

These gorgeous plaid flannel were found at Walmart. They are extra thick & so wonderful to work with. A great value for the price. I've made a pair of cigarette trousers from the black and white buffalo plaid. 

I intended to make the same from the tartan but I'm thinking of making a 60s shift with a big pleat in front instead as I tend to get more wear out of my dresses than trousers.

{Vogue V9189}
《Original 1960 design》

These trousers remind me of some worn by Lettuce in the 1986 version of Murder At The Vicarage & Gina in the 1991 version of They Do It With Mirrors.

This sweater is an old make from the Debbie Bliss knitting booklet Land Girl. 

I've got lots of cooler weather wear planned including a red knitted top like this one to go with these trousers. I'm thinking of working scottie dogs into the yoke. Won't that be darling??

What are you making?

Love,

Michelle 🍓 

Me Made May {The Final Four}

Well guys, I did it! A whole month of wearing something I made every day. And with no repeats!

{Sunday}

Bow print Cynthia Rowley Dress

{Simplicity 2281} 

{Monday}

Memorial Day

Vintage 40s Patriotic Frock

{New Make}

Featured in previous post.

{Tuesday}

Cheery Cherry Print Dress

Fabric is Waverly Inspirations from Walmart. 🍒🍒🍒

{New make}

Keep your eyes peeled for a future post featuring my nieces in matching dresses!

{Wednesday}

Cottage Garden Vintage Sheet Dress. 

Blog post here.

Here are all the new makes during this challenge! Not too shabby!

Whew. Now to focus my attention on the vintage sale a friend & I are doing in a little over a week. 😆

Ahhh Summer.

What are you working on?

Pretty Pink Peonies

I'll tell you what.
This Me-made challenge is doing wonders for my ufo pile! {Unfinished objects}
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I started this sweater back in February & set it aside to make a baby gift. Well, then it had completely left my mind & I just remembered it this week!

All I had left to do was the sleeves.
{And they're short sleeves at that!}
So Sunday afternoon I put off my church clothes & put on some comfies, made a pot of tea, put in a movie, & picked up my needles. Ah, bliss.

And Debbie Bliss actually. 😉 The pattern is from her Bella booklet & is made of her yarn of the same name. This beautiful shade of mauve-y pink reminds me so much of peonies.

I love these beautiful blooms...

And these intricate cables.

I didn't have a skirt that went with this new sweater so I just wore it over the top of one of my dresses. I think I worked rather well. {Except that I should've iron the skirt. 🙈}

Don't you just love peonies?

💕 Michelle 🍓