WIP Update #6

Recorded April 15, 2020.
I hope you're all doing well! Thank you to everyone who's still going out and working 💛

FO:

Hitchhiker by Martina Behm in Rita Mae Yarns "Galaxy"

WIPs:

When Thou Art Rich // Change of Seasons II // Cardinal Points // Mexicanita //
NeedleArt // Linus Shawl

Cravin' It:

The Queen That Was by Ink Circles on black aida or evenweave
Quaker d'Halloween by Jardin Prive on 32 ct Light Mocha linen

Retail Therapy (from the Katrina Boyd retreat I went to in January):

- mystery black and natural evenweave
- H.L.'s Moth by Kathy Barrick
- Under the Sea Fabrics in "Anubis"
- Kay Kirn project bags (not sure of any online presence)
- Brenda's Minders and More (Facebook group)
- Wander by Heart in Hand
- Queen Bee by The Blackberry Rabbit
- I Shall Be Mistress of Myself by My Buddy Grace Designs

People Mentioned:

Jessie Marie, Jessie Marie Does Stuff
WIPGO 2020 Facebook group
Fibre Friends Friday Night Knit In FB group
That's So Kelly Co. for Bitzy Bobs

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Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya Ladywings
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

WIP Update #5

How is it April already??? So many things I'd like to get done this month, and so far I'll have lots of time.

WIPs:

Cardinal Points // Change of Seasons II // Letters from Hogwarts //
When Thou Art Rich

Retail Therapy:

Lolo Did It Quotable Dumbledore Club - March yarn
Colour & Cotton 32 ct Belfast linen in "Graphite"

Other Things Mentioned:

Caroline, Off the Grid Needlearts
Jessie Marie, Jessie Marie Does Stuff
Friday Off the Grid Facebook group
Stitch n Binge FB group
WIPGO 2020 FB group

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Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya Ladywings
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

WIP Update #4

Recorded on March 25, 2020.
Another video to hopefully keep you company! Stay safe, and happy stitching! 💛

If you missed it, Alma & I recorded a Craft With Me video together this week! Perfect for filling some time :)

FOs:

Let God // The BOFA Sampler

WIPs:

Fade Into Advent Wrap // Hogwarts Castle // Letters from Hogwarts

Cravin' It (Plans):

- Hitchhiker KAL (knitalong) with Fibre Friends FB group
- Changes of Seaons II while watching Once Upon a Time along with the Stitch n Binge group
- #BeWellandStitch patterns from Link Is My Homeboy & Satsuma Street

Check out Michelle Bendy's BWAS story highlight on her IG profile for lots more awesome freebies from designers!
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Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya Ladywings
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

FO: The BOFA Sampler

Pattern: The BOFA Sampler

Designer: Armada Designs 

Fabric: 32 ct "River Rock" linen from Colour & Cotton 

Floss: called for DMC (except 922--> Colour & Cotton "Terracotta", & 3022--> 413/645 blend)

Started on October 9, 2019. Finished on March 25, 2020.

I knew I needed this pattern as soon as I saw it. My sense of humour will always be immature LOL. This was a fun pattern to stitch up, and the checkboard grass was honestly the best part. Also, yet another project to remind me why I need to use my fancy flosses!

Craft With Me #5

Recorded March 23, 2020.
Happy Ravenclaw Pride Day!! As always, I hope everyone is safe and sound, wherever you are! <3

We have our first guest, Alma from Alma's Little Wonders! I hope you're in for a good chat, because it's basically a movie LOL.

Today's project: Letters from Hogwarts

Today's topics:
- What flosstubers (new-to-you, brand-new, or favorites) do you watch?
- Have you ever stitched a Mirabilia pattern on 18 ct aida? Did it have beads or fractional stitches? Tell us how your experience went!

Leave your answers in the comments here on the blog or on YouTube.

Find Alma elsewhere: YouTube, Instagram

People Mentioned:

- Jessie Marie, Jessie Marie Does Stuff
- Kim, Spartan Stitcher
- Amy, Creativity by Gidge
- Tess, Tess Stitches
- Erin, 2Martini Stitcher (not said in recording, but Alma also watches & enjoys her channel!)
- Belinda, Aussie Stitcher
- Candice, slubloverstitches
- Anne: Fiber, Floss, and Fiction
- Derek & Christian, Married with Stitches
- Jamie, Crafty Gaming Jamie

Groups Mentioned:

- School of Magical Stitches & Literature
- The Stitchy Quest to Destroy One Ring
- WIPGO 2020
- Friday Off the Grid
- Semi Sane Stitchers

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Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya Ladywings
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

FO: Let God

Pattern: Let God

Designer: The Nebby Needle 

Fabric: 28 ct white linen (sample from Lakeside Needlecrafts), stitched 2/2

Floss: DMC 3346, 31, 156, & 3046

Started and finished on March 22, 2020.

With all the Coronavirus talk happening over the last few weeks, everyone's been feeling quite stressed. The #BeWellAndStitch movement that's been occurring on Instagram has been truly wonderful to watch -- lots of awesome designers offering free patterns to help us fill the time we have now at home. 

This is only the first of these designs I've stitched, and it's for my mom. I know I've got a couple more that I love and want for me, and I'm sure you do as well! Check out Michelle's IG profile for a BWAS highlight with a lot of the freebie patterns being released.

I hope everyone is staying safe, sane, and occupied! 💛💛💛

WIP Update #3

Recorded March 19, 2020.
I hope everyone is safe, healthy, and maybe enjoying a little downtime as you watch <3

FO:

3x1 ribbed socks in Lolo Did It "Hippo for Mardi Gras 2018"

WIPs:

Knitting WIPs // Quotes to Live By // Change of Seasons II

Plans:

 

I'll be working on Harry Potter-themed projects on March 20-23, 2020, to celebrate House Pride Days! Projects up for grabs are Hogwarts Castle, Hogwarts Crest, Letters from Hogwarts, and my Fade into Advent Wrap.

Use the #HousePrideSAL tag on Instagram to join in and show what HP projects you're celebrating with :)

People/Shops Mentioned:

- Michelle, Bendy Stitchy
- Caroline, Off the Grid Needlearts
- Amy, Creativity by Gidge
- Sarah & Katie, Imagined Landscapes
- Amy, Stranded Podcast
- Adrian, Louise, & Caroline: Fibre Friends Podcast
- Louise, Wildflower Wool
- Area 51 Fibres (Instagram, Shop is now open!)

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Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya Ladywings
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

WIP Update #2

Recorded March 14, 2020. Happy Pi Day!

FO:

Pattern: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder
Yarn: Dragon Hoard Yarn "Antici...pation" sock set

WIPs:

Knitting WIPs // Change of Seasons II // Arjesh // Quilting Bee //
Quotes to Live By

Cravin' It:

Plain vanilla socks out of London House Yarns "Hermione's Jumper"

Retail Therapy:

Market purchases, all preordered through Abby @ TopKnot Stitcher Shop

-- Bendy Stitchy Designs: Literary Alice, Friendship Sampler (collab with The Blue Flower), Roladex Mourning Sampler
-- Ink Circles: The Queen That Was
-- The Blackberry Rabbit: The Monarch
-- Lucy Beam: I Will Cut You
-- October House Fiber Arts: Woolly Fobs, A Spinner's Sampler
-- Lindy Stitches: Mary Mary Needleworker

People/Shops Mentioned:

- Jessie Marie, Jessie Marie Does Stuff
- Crochetoneknit2 Etsy shop, who is now @area51fibres on Instagram
- All accessories and shops mentioned should be linked on the WIP pages. (Let me know if you can't find something, though!)

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Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya Ladywings
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

Craft With Me #4

Recorded March 10, 2020.

Happy birthday, Michelle Bendy!!

Today's project: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder (Erica's Instagram)
Today's topic question: Do you have crafty friends near you, or online groups, for crafty meetups?

Things I Mentioned:

- ChiaoGoo TWIST Mini needles
- Clover Takumi wooden needles
- @super_green_witch, host of The Social Knitting Sock Challenge
- International Virtual Knit Nights (**Please be aware that this is a subscription-based community. There is a fee to join, but all are welcome!)

Facebook groups:

- Semi Sane Stitchers
- Full Coverage Fanatics
- WIPGO 2020

Shops:

Crochetoneknit2

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Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya Ladywings
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com

WIP Update #1

Recorded on February 26, 2020.
Let's get caught up, shall we?

FOs:

2019 Christmas Ornaments // Happy Santas

WIPs:

H.L.'s Moth // Egyptian Elephant // Hogwarts Castle // Thanksgiving //
Dead Man's Chess // Arjesh // Knitting WIPs

Retail Therapy (Haul):

25 ct Antique White Lugana (ordered on 123stitch)
"Angela" flossbuddy from BagzPlus
Shadows by 1884 Stitchery
Lolo Did It Quoteable Dumbledore Club yarns

Cravin' It (Plans):

Change of Seasons II by Mystic Stitch as a Leap Day start!

People/Shops Mentioned:

Katrina, The Pajama Stitcher (flosstube) & Cross Stitch Retreats
Alma, Alma's Little Wonders
Michelle, Bendy Stitchy
Jessie Marie, Jessie Marie Does Stuff
Brenda's Minders & More
Handmade Hobby Store
BagzPlus
Silver Moon Sewing
Fat Girl Sewing
1884 Stitchery
My Beloved Adoria
Crochetoneknit2

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Instagram/Ravelry: @ladywingdesigns
Goodreads: Zakiya Ladywings
Email: ladywingdesigns@gmail.com