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I added a few new project bags to my Etsy shop today - they are available now if you’d like to check them out via the link in my profile 💚 They are all medium/ large sizes. Zipper closures and fully lined. The bottom of each bag is printed canvas. Some bags have handles for easy carrying. Medium sized bags will hold up to 4 skeins. Large sized bags will hold 6+ skeins and are great for sweaters. Thank you if you take the time to look! #thefawnandthefox #handmade#etsyseller#shopsmall#knitting#knittersofinstagram#projectbag#sewing#floral#spring
I impulsively cast on a #nofrillssweater last night with some deep stash. It’s. So. Fuzzy. #knitting#knittersofinstagram#mohair#madelinetosh#thefawnknits#petiteknit
A lot of discussion regarding racism has been going on in the knitting community over the last few days. I feel as though my eyes have been opened to the extent of my own white privilege. I am guilty of thinking that if I stayed silent, I wasn’t doing harm. That *I* didn’t need to do anything because other people already were. That Instagram is an escape and therefore we shouldn’t talk about anything real or difficult in this space. It’s a tough pill to swallow to realize I am part of the problem. Yes, this realization is uncomfortable and hard to face. BUT I think it’s so important that we acknowledge it, feel it, learn as much as we can about it, and DO BETTER going forward. To paraphrase what @treehouse_nisse said in her stories this week, we need to stop expecting POC to do the work of calling out injustice because we value civility over POC. @su.krita @thecolormustard @astitchtowear @tina.say.knits are doing great work to educate people like myself and create some much needed change! I encourage you to check out their story highlights and recent posts (Buy them a virtual coffee via ko-fi while you’re at it). I will also be doing the White Supremacy and Me workbook from @laylafsaad - this is a free resource and I recommend checking it out. ❤️ To echo what @sopranoknits said, if you’re thinking about unfollowing me because of this post, that’s your choice, but I would advise taking a second to think about WHY reading this makes you feel uncomfortable/ guilty/ defensive etc. and then thinking - maybe your behaviour needs examining too.
My #2018bestnine - this year has been rough in a lot of ways. I can’t say I’m sad to see it come to an end. Instead of focusing on all the bad that happened in my personal life and globally this year, I’m going to remember 2018 as the year our daughter was born. I’m so grateful to have her, as well as wonderful family and friends, and the best partner anyone could ask for. This year has shown me that I have people around me that will be there for me through anything and I feel truly blessed for that ❤️ I hope you all have a fun and safe New Years Eve! #happynewyear#goodbye2018
I decided to put together a #makenine2019 - I know there’s a good chance I’ll change my mind about some of these or not finish them all, but this is what I’m most excited about at the moment. A goal of mine this year is to use up as much of my yarn and fabric stashes as I possibly can. I would only need to purchase materials for two of these projects (plus quilt batting for the quilts). I’ve included both knitting and sewing in this list ✌️ 1. Veronika by @soveryshannon 2. Modern Fans Quilt by @suzyquilts 3. Ninni Culottes by @namedclothing 4. Meadowland Quilt by @thencamejune 5. No Frills Sweater by @petiteknit 6. Siri Cardigan (knit as a pullover) by @clara.linnea 7. Tecumseh by @boylandknitworks *technically already cast on but will be mostly knit in 2019 8. Penguono by @westknits *same disclaimer as no. 7) 9. Jelly Rings Quilt by @emily_dennis_ . . *tap for photo credit . #knitting#knittersofinstagram#sewing#handmade#makenine#maker#thefawnknits
Happy (almost) New Year! Thank you so much for all the kind comments on my last post. It was a tough Christmas without my Dad here, but I’m grateful for the time I got to spend with family. We laughed and shed tears, and shared lots of memories. I cast on a Tecumseh a few days before Christmas Eve, deciding that I’d prefer to relax that day instead of trying to figure out a new cast on. I’ve been finding it SO enjoyable to knit. It’s just the right balance of mindless stockinette and colourwork to keep things interesting but not too difficult. I found I could easily work on this while having a conversation, but I didn’t get bored if I was just sitting and knitting. Projects like this are my absolute favourite 🖤 I hope all of you had a fantastic December - if you celebrate the holidays or not, I hope you found some time to relax, be with people you love and make something beautiful. #tecumsehsweater#tecumseh#boylandknitworks#madelinetosh#thefawnandthefox#thefawnknits

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