🧶Revive your whole wardrobe

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🧶Revive your whole wardrobe

September 29, 2024

Happy Sunday!

Is there one compliment you love getting more than any other kind?

Over the past 9 years of producing Knit Stars Masterclasses, there’s one customer comment that’s my absolute favorite to read…

“This workshop alone was worth the price of admission for the whole Season!”

And of course I feel that way about every workshop in Season 9 💖…

But I’ve gotta say, this next Season 9 Masterclass that we’re releasing early stands a very good chance of bringing in loads of “worth the price of admission” comments.

Not only because this lovely lady is going to blow people’s minds with this technique she’s invented, that can be worked on both knit and crochet…

But also because it’s going to make you look at your entire wardrobe with new eyes. You’ll be digging out old machine-made pieces you haven’t worn in ages, eyeing your yarn stash and seeing all kinds of new possibilities!

Carolyn Bloom’s Season 9 Masterclass will early-release October 6th. She’ll teach you the simple technique, step by step, to add a custom touch to any piece (knit, crocheted or store-bought) by embroidering with yarn!

To celebrate the early release, Carolyn and I are doing a FREE live webinar together this coming Wednesday, October 2nd at 1pm Central called “Valuing Your Makes.”

In the one-hour webinar, we’ll give you a sneak peek at Carolyn’s Knit Stars class, plus walk you through how to properly value your handmakes. Whether or not you ever plan to sell them, this is a great exercise in appreciating your own value as a maker! Carolyn herself has started to sell some of her pieces online and has great insight to share.

You can sign up for the free webinar here and get reminders. Make sure to register even if you can’t attend so you get the replay (but come live if you can, to have a chance at prizes!) And feel free to forward this to your friends!

Here’s a little tip from Carolyn to whet your webinar whistle!

I hope this webinar gets your creative juices flowing like it did mine when I filmed with Carolyn!

xoxo,

P.S. We’ve opened the cart on Season 9 so you can jump in and be a part of the Early Release excitement! It’s your last chance to save $20 with coupon code EMBROIDER24. Enroll in Season 9 here.

This week I finished my Ochre Cardigan by Ambah O’Brien. For years I’ve planned to make another lacy cardi using “Sparrow” 100% linen from Quince + Co. because my most-worn me-made sweater by far is my “Lizzie” cardi made with Sparrow.

I love how this cropped cutie turned out!

So now, with this project complete and fall approaching, I’ve started eyeing my next project (or 3)! I’ve got a couple crochet projects in progress but somehow, when I finish one project, I feel compelled to add 5 more.

Sound familiar? 😉

So here are a few projects that have been rising to the top of temptations of late.

Veronika Lindberg has really dominated the Ravelry “Hot Right Now” lately – her sweaters are to die for! I just love the elevated “sampler” vibe of her “Salty Days” sweater (above). And for my warm-weather friends, her “Love Letter Top” is perfectly beach-able.

Then, of course, everyone seems to be casting on a “Hey Sailor!” by Andrea Mowry. This is not only a new, fresh vibe from this Season 2 Knit Star…it’s also a phrase that my dear, late friend and Loops Troops member Pat would often use with her signature wink, and leave us all in a puddle of laughter. 🥹

And next is a great wardrobe builder from Sonder Yarn Co (plus it’s a free pattern, at least as of this writing!).

I love the name, “La Rentrée”…to celebrate the returns of fall. Return to school, work and the rhythm of daily life. A perfect transitional sweater for those that have all the seasons.

Lately, I’ve been feeling curious about Tunisian Crochet, and of course, Toni Lipsey is the queen! So I’m eyeing her “Lamia Wrap” which she says is a great beginner Tunisian project (and she provides tutorials, too!)

And I can’t forget the sock lovers!

These “Lovers Gonna Love” socks by greenermakes are an adorable way to celebrate the world’s most wonderful feeling. 💕

And oh yes that reminds me, a quick shout-out to those of you who’ve written in, inquiring about my love life. Luke and I are still together, and loving life by the sea with the new love of our lives, Charles Barkley. 🐶❤️

Photo and Recipe courtesy of HalfBaked Harvest

Chili Cheese Meatballs

I’m a sucker for a great meatball recipe, and this new one from Half-Baked Harvest has me feeling all the fall feels. There’s even a bonus Beer Bread recipe baked inside the full recipe, here. But for now, I’ll just get to the meat of the matter. Enjoy, and thanks for reading. See you next week!

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Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef or chicken
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons cold salted butter, sliced
1 can (28 ounce) fire-roasted dice tomatoes
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 poblano pepper, chopped
1 can black beans, drained
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 450° F. Rub a baking sheet with oil or butter.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, panko, egg, onion, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt. Roll the meat into large tablespoon-size balls (will make 15-16 meatballs), placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the butter around the meatballs. Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are crisp on the outside, but not yet cooked through on the inside.
While the meatballs are cooking, mix the tomatoes, tomato paste, poblano pepper, black beans, and pickled jalapeños in a bowl—season with salt.
Remove the meatballs from the oven, pour over the sauce, and add the cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 15 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite chili toppings: cilantro, scallions, avocado, yogurt – and beer bread!