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 #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

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