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Peaceful Making Newsletter 23

1/19/26
Peaceful Happenings
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This month has been a surprise month.  I thought it would be really quiet, you know the beginning of the dark winter months.  Well, I was wrong.  We’ve had a steady pace of folks in, some days have been down right crazy busy - and we love it!  It’s great to be a place where people feel like they can come and hang out!  We’ve had added making times, lots of classes and a steady stream of hunters, vacationers and friends.  What a wonderful thing!  
We are welcoming in a few new friends to join the Peaceful Making crew!  Please welcome our new Assistant General Manager Stephen Mark.  Stephen will be working part time from Virginia and hopefully joining us full time someday.  Stephen is amazingly talented and will be helping us both on the business side of things as well as on the all things machine side of the house!  Many of you met him when he came down to work with us on the sock machine and put the flat bed sewing machines together.  Stephen currently works with the Smithsonian in DC.  He will be in the OBX periodically.  Please welcome Stephen!
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We are also welcoming folks you probably already know to our line up of teachers.  Please give a welcome to Rosemary Wheeler to our crew as the Knitting Academy Head Master.  Rosemary has been with Peaceful Making since the beginning and has been knitting for oh so long :).  Rosemary will be putting the final curriculum together for the Knitting Academy as well as teaching and working with us in the store when she is here in the OBX.  Many of us will be teaching Rosemary’s curriculum and we look forward to working with her.
Last, but absolutely not least, we welcome Linda Sears to the crew as the lead of  Sunday Making Time! Linda is an amazing knitter and a wonderful knitting teacher.  Her patience and positive support is just what we need to encourage everyone to keep trying new things!  We really considered calling Linda’s Sock Sunday…because - Linda is an amazing sock knitter!  We want to welcome all kinds of making so we will keep it  “making” - but if you need sock support -  come to making time on Sunday - Linda is amazing!
Community
Peaceful Maker’s Society -
We continue to grow our Peaceful Maker’s Society - welcoming Katie Gilreath and Linda Sears to the Society!  We will be displaying Katie’s beautiful Pressed Flower sweater this month.  This is the Pressed Flower sweater knit in Bare Naked Wools Kent DK.  We will be displaying Linda’s Clog Socks and Val’s Ooey Gooey Socks. 
Linda Sears - Clog Socks by Summer Lee  - In Camillia Fibers DK with the Lang Jawoll Sock Nylon in the heels and toes. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clog-socks-4
Katie Gilreth - Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers In Knit in Bare Naked Wools Kent DK and Feederbrook Farms Entropy DK.  Other yarn suggestions - Farmer’s Daughter Fiber Juicy DK and Spincycle Dyed in the Wool. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pressed-flowers-pullover
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Valerie M - Ooey Gooey Socks - knit in Farmer’s Daughter Fiber Bear Paw Sock in Daddy State of Mind and Fugitive
We should have our samples knit by our wonderful Society up next week!  Come check them out!
Peaceful Making Discord Channel -
A new way to keep us all connected - the Peaceful Making Discord Channel.  Download the Discord App on your phone and click this link to join our discord server! https://discord.gg/cGufJ27V We are still building the server, so keep an eye out for new channels and exciting new ways to stay involved on the channel!
New Things in the Store Week
Cashmerino - Lana Gatto VIP - I purchased this and a little extra for a customer making a lovely baby blanket, and I think I’m in love.  It is so soft and lovely.  Check it out.  Let me know if you love it and I will order more!
Lumos Counters - I might be repeating myself, and I know Val told you about these Lumos Counter - but we have Lumos Counters!  They are wonderful and we love them - come get yours!
Noro Koma - This lovely Noro is a combo of Merino, Kid Mohair, and Silk.  We have a blue hue and a purple. Come check it out!
Knit-a-longs
Join us for the Hibernal Sock Knit-a-long and the Dagmar Knit-a-long.  There are a group of us who are knitting the Hibernal Sock by Summer Lee.  There is a DK and a Fingering pattern.  It is a super easy - but very beautiful pattern sock.
We will be starting the Dagmar Knit-a-Long in February. Look out for info on this on the Discord Channel and the newsletter!
 If you’d like to join us in the Discord Channel.  We will be knitting on our socks during making time and chatting on the Discord Channel.  We will also have a virtual knit time once a week for all of our knit-alongs.  For more information about our knit-alongs please join our Discord Channel https://discord.gg/cGufJ27V
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Weaving and Spinning
Have you been upstairs lately?  As many of you know we have Dealerships for Ashford, Schacht, Kromski and EEW.  We carry the full line of all of their products whether they are in the store or we order them to be shipped to you.  We are working on creating a show room upstairs.  We hope you take a peak at the new spinning and weaving displays.  We will continue to develop this space and have information about all of our wonderful weaving and spinning lines.  We hope to add Harrisville to our collection of providers soon!
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We continue to have open spin on Thursday and our group continues to grow.  We will be adding spinning classes soon.  We are spinning with both wheels and e-wheels.  If you are interested in trying any of our wheels or e-wheels, please sign up on the website. It’s a great way of trying all kinds of wheels before you decide if you want to buy one!
Upcoming Trips
Linda Sears and I will be heading to Vogue Knitting Live and A Time to Remember in New York City January 29-February 1.  We are very excited to be going to these events for the first time.  We will be meeting Isabell Kraemer, Andrea Mowry, Patty Lyons, Aime Gille, and more.  We are sneaking in some NYC fun as well and seeing Hamilton!  We’ll have a full report and post lots while we are away!
Classes and New Events - 
We have been looking at the way we have been scheduling classes and how we are posting them on the website and realized it was a bit confusing. We have updated the way we are posting them with the option of purchasing single classes, a month subscription, or a yearly subscription for the classes and we are looking forward to seeing you all at a class soon! 
 The classes and other events are on this calendar https://peacefulmaking.com/pages/calendar?_pos=1&_psq=calendar&_ss=e&_v=1.0. 
The knitting classes are twice a week.  Thursday at 6:30 is a Skill’s Tune Up class.  You will need to already know how to knit for this class.  It will be an hour to learn or sharpen a skill.  
 We will also have a beginners class on Sundays from 1- 3.  We will have a series of classes that will move the student to becoming a knitter. Check out the calendar! Classes can be purchased individually by the hour,  by the month or a yearly membership that includes all events, classes, and equipment used in the store for a year.  Here is the price schedule:
Individual classes by the hour:  $10 per hour.
Monthly classes: $24 per month ( one month of unlimited classes in a specific craft)
Yearly membership: $247 per year (one year of unlimited classes all crafts included)
FO’s
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  • Hibernal DK (and Fingering) Sock -  Summer Lee - I’m cheating a little here as I’ve finished one Fingering and one DK Hibernal sock.  Love this pattern - super easy to remember and who knew how fast a DK sock would go! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hibernal-dk-socks
  • Traveler Hoodie - Andrea Mowry - I know I have already mentioned finishing this project, but I double finished it with its sparkly new i-cord and Jenna is currently wearing it constantly. Absolutely love the garment and the wonderful Camellia Fiber Sport yarn used to make it. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-traveler-3
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WIP’s
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  • Winters Pullover/Baaba Dupe - Ozetta and Sara Elysabethe - I am loving this simple knit on big needles.  I am using Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino with their silk mohair and I love it!  The pattern is simple and the companion guide for making this a Baaba dupe is spot on.  I am well on my way for this to be done well before the NYC trip!  So excited! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winters-pullover ozetta winters pullover companion.pdf
  • Lumme Pullover - Sari Nordlund - I cast this on and as usually this Nutiden project is going to be a little finicky - the yarn is soft and lovely and yes it is breaking a lot.  I’m going to take my time and enjoy this process of love!  Anyone want to try a Nutiden project? Let me know - I do have a large stash! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lumme-pullover
  • Metamorphic - Andrea Mowry  This is a lovely Spincycle project.  I was a bit nervous about my green and yellow Metamorphic - but it’s super cool.  Love it with my Dyed in the wool. I am almost to the last increase in the round yolk.  Simple pattern, some neat add ins, and oh my I do love me some Spincycle! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/metamorphic-2
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  • Helsinki Volute - Tokuko Ochiai - Recommended by Aimee of La Bienne Aimee.  I started this last week and am finished with the first hank of Volute.  This is the most lovely soft yarn!  It feels so different knitted up!  I ordered the Volute in white and black - I think this would be a great staple!
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Patterns of Interest
Colman Diamond Sweater - Nyah Knits - Yet another BaaBa dupe!  I am going to do this on the flatbed knitting machine with the help of Stephen when he comes down :)! Love this sweater! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/colman-diamond-sweater
Lavinia Sweater - Lily Kate France What a lovely mohair sweater.  Many of you have been asking for a light mohair Lacey sweater.  This is a great choice - simple, elegant! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lavinia-sweater
Heimathafen - Isabell Kraemer -I love this stripe with a little extra!  I might try to work this in before NYC - we shall see if I make it! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heimathafen
Loupy Stripe Cari - by Loupy Studio - I really like this cardigan  - I want to do this using one of my lovely advent calendars.  Super fun shape.  See video in the YouTube section! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/loupy-stripe-cardi
DK Vanilla Sock - by The Crazy Sock Lady - I’m loving the speedy knit of a DK - good to have this staple in the library! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dk-weight-vanilla-socks
Hibernal Hat - Summer Lee - for those who love the socks - here is the hat pattern - looks so easy! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-hibernal-hat
My Favorite YouTube
knitting my dream sweater ☆ (I can be done knitting now...) This is the lovely striped Cardi from above.  Free pattern and really cool design.
Recipes
Cream Biscuits - these are an old favorite from my great grandmother - and I will tell you they are so easy - it’s going to become a regular! Easy as canned and much tastier!
2 cups of all purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
1 ½ heavy cream
Mix all dry ingredients - add cream and stir until just combined.  Pull the dough together and roll out and cut your biscuits - I pull my dough together and just form it gently into a square or rectangle and I cut squares so I don’t have to handle it too much (and it’s easier cause I’m lazy these days)
Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.  If you are lucky enough to have left overs - they heat up in the toaster oven well!
Wrap up
It’s been an interesting and different kind of January.  Love the activity and fun that is happening in the store.  If you are here, if you have time - come in and join.  If you are not here and want to join for one of our making times - let us know and we will zoom you in.  The Peaceful Making family is growing and we are having a blast!  Join us!  We’d love to see you!  You don’t have to wait until Summer to be here!
Missed a newsletter? All newsletters are posted to the newsletter section of our website one week after they are published! Check here for any news you may have missed: https://peacefulmaking.com/pages/blog
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com , Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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Peaceful Making Newsletter 22

1/11/26
Peaceful Happening
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Happy New Year and welcome back to the Peaceful Making Newsletter.  Thank you all for a wonderful few weeks off.  We had a wonderful holiday and family vacation.  No snow, no skiing, but it was nice to get away and have some focused family time.
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Lots of new happenings at the store!  We opened to a new store arrangement, new products, new classes and make-alongs!  It is going to be a fun and exciting year!
New Years Resolutions
I’ve never really been too good at New Year’s Resolutions - but I thought I’d use this section to dream about new things and things I’d like to improve this year.  
  • Finish my weaving - I have two open projects and I’d like to finish both of them - one on my rigid heddle and on the Wolf Pup Floor Loom.
  • Complete the Andrea Mowery Jaunty Spin and Knit along.  Spinning my silver/grey merino and knitting a Jaunty.  I have until June - let’s see.
  • Complete our Dagmar Zipper Knit-along.  We will be forming a knit-along group for this lovely pattern sweater with a zipper.  Stay tuned for a sign up and make this a resolution for you too!
  • Making a few knits that make my heart sing….just for me….
  • Felting a scarf
  • Create an Indigo Dye vat and produce some beautiful dark blue yarn.
  • Dye a local yarn for the store.
  • Continue to bring new and interesting yarns, crafts, and fun trinkets to the store.
  • Create more community making time for you all!
That’s a big list!  I’ll say thank you in advance to all of you who help me work through these and try to make them happen!
Community 
This write up is from my last newsletter.  Might have missed it due to the holidays.  I am looking for folks to come together and show off your beautiful makes from our store!  Read below and become a member!  We will have the posting class up on Wednesday!
We are very excited to announce the Peaceful Maker’s Society.  This program is intended to honor our makers in our community.  We would like to display our makers' finished projects that have been made using Peaceful Making products.  Whether it is made using our fibers or equipment we would like to honor you by displaying your creations both in store, in the newsletter, and online in our Peaceful Makers community page.   We will have a Peaceful Maker’s Society page on Facebook (cross posted on Instagram) where you can post your makes and we will choose the makes we will display in store.  We ask that you add the pattern (with a #), designer (with an @) and the yarn maker with (with an @) and the name of the yarn (with a #) and the location of peaceful making and link to our website.  We will have a free Community posting class (and video on the website) for you to watch to learn how to post.  For those of you who are chosen to display in store and featured in the newsletter,  we will give you a $50 gift certificate for displaying your make for 30 days. We are excited to get started with this program! 
New Things in the Store This Week
We started off the year with a new Tapestry Weaving Class with Inger and the new Open Sew with Carol.  We even added a new knitting time on Sunday afternoon for those who want to get away from the sports!  We will start our Knitting Academy classes this week as well.  Check out the classes section of the website and sign up!  We will be adding a virtual knit along club soon.  
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The newly placed front desk has a new collection of new branded products.  Peaceful Making pattern placeholders and Peaceful Making Italian/Tubular Bindoff card made by Katrinkles.  Great for keeping track of where you are in your pattern, or color work charts - and a written reminder of that pesty bindoff.  We have new Lumos electronic ring counters and Peaceful Making Stitch Markers in both singles and a lovely set we created in store.  Stop by the front and shop the new functional trinkets!
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As we left on vacation we received a few new yarns - so a little reminder - we now carry Spincycle!  We have a good selection now, but will be receiving a larger shipment in the next month.  We also received two different feltable yarns - Sandnes Garn - Friditsgarn, and Quince & Co - Puffin.  We love the Sailor slippers, but we also love the Sandnes Garn Slipper pattern - see below in the YouTube Video section for a no sew double slipper technique!
Weaving and Spinning
This week (and next) was all about Tapestry Weaving and e-spinning.  We have new Tapestry Weaving looms in stock and also available for order and drop ship.  We took off with the Dreaming Robot e-spinning wheels.  We are carrying the EEW 6.1 and EEW 2.1 wheels.  An affordable and simple way to begin spinning.
We continue on Thursday afternoons with Open Spin.  Rent a wheel or bring your own wheel.  Good opportunity to try out different wheels before you buy.  Great time to spin with friends!
Classes and New Events -
We have finally put the schedule for the Making academy (yes we changed the name to make one academy instead of so many!).  The classes and other events are on this calendar https://peacefulmaking.com/pages/calendar?_pos=1&_psq=calendar&_ss=e&_v=1.0.  The knitting classes will be once a week alternating between Thursday and Sunday.  Thursday at 6:30 will be a Skill’s Tune Up class.  You will need to already know how to knit for this class.  It will be an hour to learn or sharpen a skill.  See the calendar for the class list for the next 6 or so months.  We will also have a beginners class on Sundays from 1- 3.  We will have a series of classes that will move the student to becoming a knitter. Our first class will be Demystifying Ravelry.  Check out the calendar! Classes can be purchased individually by the hour,  by the month or a yearly membership that includes all events, classes, and equipment used in the store for a year.  Here is the price schedule:
Individual classes by the hour:  $10 per hour.
Monthly classes: $24 per month ( one month of unlimited classes)
Yearly membership: $247 per year (one year of unlimited classes)
Peaceful Making Calendar  https://peacefulmaking.com/.
FO’s
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  • Sailor Slippers- Completed and adorable! They are on display in the store for now, but will have to come home for wearing soon. I did wash them three times to get the desired felting, so don't give up hope if they don't come out perfect after the first wash. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sailor-slippers
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WIP’s
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  • Lumme Pullover - Sari Nordlund - This is going to be an enjoyment knit for me!  I am excited to get started with this worsted weight knit using 2 strands of Nutiden and 1 strand of Knitting for Olive mohair.  I am so excited for this one! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lumme-pullover
  • Metamorphic - Andrea Mowry - I am welcoming Spincycle in with this wonderful pattern!  Will be using Spincycle Metamorphic and Spincycle Dyed in the Wool.  Very excited about the blues and greens in the ever color changing yarn! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/metamorphic-2
  • Dagmar Zipper - Petite Knit - Linda and Katie and I are all going to do this one!  I think we should start a knit along.  Are you up for it?  I’ll put a sign up on the website tomorrow so we can put a group zoom together. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dagmar-zipper-sweater
  • Helsinki Volute - Tokuko Ochiai - Recommended by Aimee of La Bienne Aimee.  She said its’ a beautiful light shawl/poncho that is hot in Japan right now.  It looks lovely.  Have my Volute all wound up and ready to go.  If it comes out - I might try some single strand hand spun! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/helsinki-volute
  • Sophie Scarf - Petite Knit - Yes, Jenna has a knit WIP! She is making a gorgeous and sparkly Sophie Scarf in Lang Cashmere and Silver Astra held together. It's coming along quickly and is a rather enjoyable knit! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophie-scarf-2
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Patterns of Interest
Insh - Rebecca Clow - Love when a pattern comes with multiple versions!  Love this one!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/insh
Comebackigan - Andrea Mowry - Andrea is having a Cardipartykal - she also has 26% off of her self-published cardigan patterns with the discount code CARDIPARTY - I love this pretty pattern.  Might try it :). Lhttps://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/comebackigan
Winters Pullover - Ozetta - I really want a Babaa.  It’s a popular ready made sweater that is uber expensive.  There is a video below that uses this pattern and a few modifications to recreate the iconic Babaa.  Knitting for Olive for sure! Hope to cast on soon!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winters-pullover
Sweater no 18 - My Favorite Things Knitwear - Another Babaa pattern with a different dupe spin. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweater-no-18
Feelgood Beanie by Yarnita -  This is a cool hat using the Lang Infinite Color Changing Yarn.  Super easy - great first project — or palet cleanser! https://ko-fi.com/s/5d5c1f2bb7
Double Slippers - Liv Stangeland - Sandnes Garn Slippers - see video below for instructions on doing this in one piece without sewing! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nr-3-doble-tfler
Bea Blouse - Petite Knit - I love this mohair boat neck.  Super elegant.  So tempting!   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bea-blouse
Soigné - lowkey.bold.knit - Beautiful pattern shown in the video below in the youtube video. Not sure if I would make it but it looks intriguing.
My Favorite YouTube  
I know this looks like a lot of videos - remember it is a few weeks - I actually didn’t watch that much :).
Recipes
This section was requested :).  Yes this is a Making Newsletter - well, cooking is making :).
Easy Lasagna
Ingredients:
Box of regular lasagna noodles - do not cook, do not use no cook noodles - regular lasagna noodles.
Meat sauce:
1lb bulk sausage or ground beef browned
1 large jar spaghetti sauce (I use Rao’s)
Cheese filling:
15oz (large container) Ricotta Cheese
4 cups mozzarella cheese (reserve 1 cup for top)
1 cup parmesan cheese
4 eggs
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp nutmeg
Mix the meat and sauce together.  Mix the cheese filling together.  Put meat in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Layer noodles.  Layer cheese.  Noodles.  Meat sauce.  Keep layering until you run out of ingredients ending in sauce.  
Bake at 375 for 50 minutes covered with foil.  Take foil off and sprinkle with reserved cup of cheese.  Bake an additional 15 minutes of until the cheese is melted and brown.
Rest for 10-15 minutes before you cut.  Enjoy!
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
½  cup butter
½ cup flour
4 cups milk (any combo - whole and ½ and ½, just whole, skim, cream - you do you - I do all whole)
2 cups of cheese (I use all cheddar - some people mix in others)
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
sprinkle of paprika for the top
extra cheese sprinkle for the top (I use a cup) 
1 lb noodles of your choice cooked al dente 
Melt butter and whisk in flour - cook it for a few to cook the flour.  Slowly add the milk until it is smooth.  Add the nutmeg, salt, cheese - stir until melted.  Add cooked noodles.  Put in 9x13 pan.  Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.  Put in 375 oven for 30-35 minutes until hot and cheese is melted and brown. 
Wrap up
It has been a fast start to 2026.  Lots of new things, lots of new makes.  Next week the newsletter will be a little longer as I will be doing  - What I Made in 2025.  Should be interesting.  Might take this opportunity to update my Ravelry :)….Maybe…. 
Hope your 2026 is starting well!  Hope to see you all in the store or online soon!
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com , Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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Peaceful Making Newsletter 21

12/21/2025
Peaceful Happening
As we move closer to Christmas and the year comes to an end, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of you.  I cannot  express just how grateful I am for all the love and support this community has given us.  We appreciate all of you who have made us your local yarn store, whether you live here in the Outer Banks, visit us here at the beach, or just visit us online.  This support is what allows our brick and mortar store to exist, and we appreciate it.  We have now been open for six months, and we are so happy to be a part of this wonderful community! We hope we are supporting you as well!  Let us know if we are bringing you the yarns, fiber, equipment, and supplies that keep you creating!  More importantly we hope we are giving you a community place to come together and continue to grow all aspects of fiber arts!  Once again,  we appreciate you, welcome you, and look forward to seeing you even more next year!
Community 
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We are very excited to announce the Peaceful Maker’s Society.  This program is intended to honor our makers in our community.  We would like to display our makers' finished projects that have been made using Peaceful Making products.  Whether it is made using our fibers or equipment we would like to honor you by displaying your creations both in store, in the newsletter, and online in our Peaceful Makers community page.   We will have a Peaceful Maker’s Society page on Facebook (cross posted on Instagram) where you can post your makes and we will choose the makes we will display in store.  We ask that you add the pattern (with a #), designer (with an @) and the yarn maker with (with an @) and the name of the yarn (with a #) and the location of peaceful making and link to our website.  We will have a free Community posting class (and video on the website) for you to watch to learn how to post.  For those of you who are chosen to display in store and featured in the newsletter,  we will give you a $50 gift certificate for displaying your make for 30 days. We are excited to get started with this program!
New Things in the Store Week
Very exciting week in the store!  We received the Dreaming Robots e-wheels this week and immediately 2 sold!  Amazing.  These are cute, light weight e-wheels for spinning.  Come check them out!
After much work - and travel - we have received our initial shipment of Spin Cycle!  Beautiful colors!  We will receive our complete order in a few months.  Very excited to be carrying this yarn!
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We heard you and we acted!  We ordered and received more bulky yarn!  We ordered Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn and Quince Puffin.  We are also excited to tell you that both of these yarns can be used to make felted slippers like the Sailor Slippers!  I’m casting mine on today and hope we can do a knit along in January!
We had an update of needles and will continue to update them!  We heard some of you wanted wooden double pointed and more sizes of double pointed in 5” and we have listened. Check out the needle wall for all of these new needles.  If you need anything we don’t carry, please ask and we will work on getting it for you!
We added more crochet sets to the inventory!  The sets are very economical and cute!  See the displays if you come in!
Yes,  if you can believe it, we received our third Woolfolk update.  We received their new Fleck Bulky and more Flette Bulky.  Bulky seems to be the new thing!  See my mittens for an example of both of these lovely soft bulky yarns!
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We have some interesting knitting support items in from Japan.  Notebooks and calendars, covers for them, and pen clips to keep you pen on your journal or calendar.  Super cute, I didn’t get too many - just wanted to try them out.  I have one in my bag - we shall see….
Weaving and Spinning
Thursday Open spin is so wonderful.  Great place to enjoy other’s company while spinning.  This week we did some drop spinning and wheel spinning.  We will take a break for the holidays, and will be back for Open Spin on January 8, 2026!
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THEY ARE HERE!  Dreaming Robots e-wheels.  These are really nice 3d printed e-wheels that are very affordable.  We are carrying the Nano 2.1  and the EEW 6.1.   The Nano is $139 and the EEW6.1 will be $299.  These are both light weight and very portable - and more importantly a very affordable spinning option!  
Classes and New Events - 
We have finally put the schedule for the Making academy (yes we changed the name to make one academy instead of so many!).  The classes and other events are on this calendar https://peacefulmaking.com/pages/calendar?_pos=1&_psq=calendar&_ss=e&_v=1.0.  The knitting classes will be twice a week.  Thursday at 6:30 will be a Skill’s Tune Up class.  You will need to already know how to knit for this class.  It will be an hour to learn or sharpen a skill.  Our first class will be Demystifying Ravelry.  See the calendar for the class list for the next 6 or so months.  We will also have a beginners class on Sundays from 1- 3.  We will have a series of classes that will move the student to becoming a knitter. Check out the calendar! Classes can be purchased individually by the hour,  by the month or a yearly membership that includes all events, classes, and equipment used in the store for a year.  Here is the price schedule:
Individual classes by the hour:  $10 per hour.
Monthly classes: $24 per month
Yearly membership: $247 per year
Peaceful Making Calendar  https://peacefulmaking.com/.
FO’s
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  • Harvest Flower Cardigan - Jessie Maed Designs - After doing the button band twice - it is finished and I love it!  I am no longer afraid of steeking!  Not even long floats bothered this effort!  Remember - you don’t have to steak this pull over - was just my choice.  My suggestion would be to choose a larger size, watch your gauge and make less underarm stitches if it is too large on the bottom to adjust for the color work.  Try it on early and often to see if you need to adjust anywhere!  But - if you want a cardigan - or your yolk rides up a bit - you can always steek! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harvest-flower-sweater
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  • Friday Tee - Petite Knit - I LOVE THIS SWEATER!  I’m going to wear it today!  The broken rib makes an already squishy DK just lovely.  Normally short sleeved, but DK is more of a winter thing for us so I added sleeves! Might be nice in Line next year for summer :). https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/friday-tee-
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  • Cozy Cub Mittens -  Tammy Lajeunesse - If I knew mittens were so fast I would have done them long ago.  So fun, so easy!  The Fleck Bulky is so soft and lovely, I may need a sweater out of that - in pink of course! The Flette Bulky makes a lovely furry top! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-cub-mittens
WIP’s
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Patterns of Interest
Clog Socks - New Summer Lee Pattern , Very nice DK socks for the Berkies. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clog-socks-4
WoodlandLoafers - Claire Slade - Cute slippers without the scary felting :). 
Lumme Pullover - Sari Nordlund - I have been wanting to do this one… Might have to do it in non-traditional colors - maybe purple https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lumme-pullover
Virginia Jacket - Another unique Aegyoknits pattern.  Not sure if I love it, but it’s interesting!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/virginia-jacket
Deer and Matrjoschka Mittens - Elenor Mortensen - So beautiful.  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deer-and-matrjoschka-mittens
Air Sweater - Ozetta - not usually a bulky girl, but I love this sweater!  I would do this in the new Fleck Bulky.  It is easy on the hands and airy so it won’t be too hot.  I’m seriously considering this one! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/air-sweater-3
Last Minute Christmas Knitting
I’m leaving this section from last week in for those of you needing quick gift knit ideas as we get closer to Christmas!
Stockinette Mitts - These look cute, quick and fun! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stockinette-mitts-2
Whimsical Christmas Socks -Not necessarily quick - but super cute for those color work masters! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-whimsical-christmas-sock-set
‘Twas the Night before Christmas Elf Hat - More like a Santa hat to me - but it looks great!  Super quick and easy crochet! I bet you could do this in an afternoon! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twas-the-night-before-christmas-elf-hat
Gnoel Gnome - I had to put a Gnome in.  This one is super colorful and I think it would be great in the West Yorkshire Spinners Morris! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gnoel-gnome
December Bow - what a cute present pattern.  Simple and quick and you know the right person who will wear it!  I’d use Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino for this one!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/december-bow
Weekend Headband - this is the present for any woman.  I think this is perfect for those who are a little behind in Christmas knitting .  Super fast, easy and functional!  I’d use Woolfolk Flette (for a super soft headband), Meadow Mountain Laramie, or La Bien Aimee Wesley Worsted for this one.  You can get more than one out of a skein! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weekend-headband
My Favorite YouTube  
Knitting Soigné Jacket by lowkey.bold.knit · Project 25 Super long video - but I NEED this jacket!
modding the sailor slippers to get my perfect pair More on the Sailor Slippers - Interesting double sole mod…
How to knit your own slippers - by ARNE & CARLOS I think these guys really know how to do this…. 
A knitting episode (31): Aurelia Pullover, Into the forest sweater, Cocoon Chokki & Envelope Beanie I don’t know why I just really relate to Helle…The waiting makes them even better!
Munich Knits 2025 - Christmas Special! - Ep. 160 - Fruity Knitting Chock full of interesting stuff as  usual!
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Knitting Machine Pattern - Knit Bow I made some of these (on the tree).  The little machines have been super fun this week - are we up for a class?
Wrap up
This is a wrap for 2025!  This will be the last newsletter for the year.  Jenna, Val and I are taking a much needed break until January.  I will put out a new newsletter on January 4.  Remember the store in the Outer Banks is closed from December 25 through January 4 for a much needed vacation! The website will remain open and shipping!  If you are local to the Outerbanks and have a knitting emergency - order online and choose local pickup and we can arrange for you to get what you need!  
We wish you all Merry Christmas and happy holidays!  Hope you have lots of fun with family and friends - and hope you get some good makings in!
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com , Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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Peaceful Making Newsletter 20

12/14/2025
A Christmas Poem
It’s almost a week before Christmas and all through the store, 
All the makers are making all the presents galore;
The needles, hooks and looms are working so quickly with care,
In hopes that their presents soon will be there;
All the children are nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sweet presents dance in their heads,
As we make those ‘kerchiefs, sweaters, mittens and caps,
We can’t wait to settle down for a long winter’s nap!
When out in the parking lot there arose such a clatter,
I sprung from my loom to see what was the matter,
Was a little old man, so lively and quick,  I knew with relief it was Ol’ Saint Nick.
Faster than a knitting machine, he flew in the door,
As he did - he said with such joy - oh my! 
The makers have made so much more!
He sprung to his sleigh, to his team he gave a whistle,
And away they all flew with all the Camellia Fiber’s Thistle!
But I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight,
Grateful for Peaceful Making,
Happy Making Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Peaceful Happening
It’s almost here.  We, and the making community, have been so busy preparing for the gift giving season.  We have come up with some creative ways to help.  Whether it is a cute gift certificate in a cute little bag, a year of classes coupon for your loved one,  or a simple gift of yarn, or a hand spun hat or sock (yes we can help with that), or something you have been diligently working on for a love one - we are here to help - let us know if you need anything!  We are preparing for our holiday season.  We will be closing the brick and mortar store from Christmas Day until 1/5.  Our web store will continue to be open.  If you are local and want to pick it up - please add local pickup to your order and we will arrange a time for you to do this!  Jenna, Haley and I are flying off to Utah for hopefully some skiing!  Our Santa wish is for some snow on the mountain - please wish for us too!
Community  
I want to personally thank all of you who donated to all of the wonderful charities we supported this year.  We have had 2 large pickups for The Room at the Inn and we will be taking a check for $200 from the raffle at the Wanchese Christmas Market as well as a large tub of food donations to The Beach Food Pantry.  We also made 5 hats to donate to the Spring Arbor.  We also gave a very large donation to Sisters United where they have so many wonderful programs!  It warms our hearts to help so many people during this holiday season!  A big thanks to our wonderful making community!
New Things in the Store Week
This week has been all about the gifts.  We have yearly class memberships, gift certificates,  spinning hats when you purchase yarn, sock tubes with a purchase of yarn, cute new trinkets and other fun things!    
We received a large shipment of cute project support items from Japan.  Cute little boxes both tin and plastic for notions,  beautiful calendars and journals with amazing pen clips.  There is more coming - we expect them this week.  
We also received some amazing carousels for the Lemon Tree yarn minders.  These are the bases that fit the yarn minders that allow them to sit on the table and spin. We also received larger center sticks that will hold more than one cake.  These two parts allow you to have a flexible minder set for walking, on the go, or on the table with one or more cakes of yarn.  Super cute.  
We also received a large shipment of Lyke yarn minder pendles.   We have several different beautiful wool colors and they will hold several cakes of yarn. These have been very popular and would be a wonderful Christmas gift!
We sold out of all the Hedge Hog Fiber Advent boxes and the Woobles Christmas Tree Ornaments, but we have a few Woobles Advent Boxes left.  They are a super cute workshop themed box.  
Ok here are a few more things coming in this week - may be great Christmas projects or gifts!  Yes - we ordered bulky yarn!  Lots of demand for this and of course the new felted slipper patterns!  WE LISTENED!  Two different brands of felting and bulky yarn are coming in this week.  Two slipper patterns below.  Should be a quick afternoon bulky knit!  I’ll send out an email when it comes in!
Christmas Celebrations
We had our White Elephant Christmas Celebration and it was so fun!  We had a wonderful spread again with a fun round of Christmas present exchanges, steals and swaps.  So fun!
We hosted the Fiber Guild Christmas Lunch.  It was a beautiful lunch with lovely food as well.  We will continue to host the Fiber guild meeting this year and will put them on the Peaceful Making Calendar.  If you would like to join the guild then email them to join at obxfiberguild@gmail.com
Weaving and Spinning
Weaving and Spinning classes will be added to the Making Academy Calendar https://peacefulmaking.com/pages/calendar?_pos=3&_sid=5b1cb4eb4&_ss=r
Just a reminder are dealers for Ashford, Shacht and Kromski - so if you are looking for a loom, spinning wheel, e-wheel, or pieces and parts - let us help you!  We can order anything you may be looking for and we have many things in stock.  Gift Certificates are a great choice for family - so they can pick out what they’d like!  We can ship to the store or drop ship to wherever you are!
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An exciting new addition to Spinning in the store - we will be carrying Dreaming Robots e-wheels.  These are really nice 3d printed e-wheels that are very affordable.  We are carrying the Nanos and the EEW 6.1.  They have shipped and we expect them on December 15.  The Nano is $139 and the EEW6.1 will be $299.  These are both light weight and very portable - and more importantly a very affordable spinning option!  Another great option for a Christmas Present!
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Classes and New Events - Need Jenna’s Updates
We have finally put the schedule for the Making academy (yes we changed the name to make one academy instead of so many!).  The classes and other events are on this calendar
The knitting classes will be twice a week.  Thursday at 6:30 will be a Skill’s Tune Up class.  You will need to already know how to knit for this class.  It will be an hour to learn or sharpen a skill.  Our first class will be Demystifying Ravelry.  See the calendar for the class list for the next 6 or so months.  We will also have a beginners class on Sundays from 1- 3.  We will have a series of classes that will move the student to becoming a knitter. Check out the calendar! Classes can be purchased individually by the hour,  by the month or a yearly membership that includes all events, classes, and equipment used in the store for a year.  Here is the price schedule:
Individual classes by the hour:  $10 per hour.
Monthly classes: $24 per month
Yearly membership: $247 per year
Peaceful Making Calendar  https://peacefulmaking.com/.
FO’s
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  • Knitting Machine Hats -  Made lots - they are lovely!  La Bien Aimee makes an awesome hat!  More isn’t the store if you are needing a lovely present!
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WIP’s
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  • Harvest Flower Cardigan - Jessie Maed Designs - well I steeked this!  Yes I did!  It is now a cardigan and I’m on the sleeves - doing them two at a time!  We should rename this one - to the complicated one :).  I am going to love this new cardigan! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harvest-flower-sweater
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Patterns of Interest
Here are some of the cute and easy felted slipper patterns.  Look out for the felting yarn this week!  I’m excited!
Fat Fur Hat - Spektakelstrik - Mie Firring - I am excited to make this hat!  It is a brushed mohair hat - so cute!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fat-fur-hat
Double Hat 4 - SuviKnits - This is a free pattern and looks cute!  No folded brim - so simple and might be able to knock this out before Christmas!! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/double-hat-4
Shortest Day Shawl - Cristina Gordon - Another free one and one for those of you who have scraps or advent yarn!  No weaving the ends in - super cute! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shortest-day-shawl
Dot Sweater - Pernille Larsen - Another Advent or scrap yarn sweater!  I really like this one.  Simple all over colorwork.  I might have to cast this one on! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dot-sweater---adult
Rosie Yoke - LeKnit - I think I like this more than the Rosie - we shall see which one I knit!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rosie-yoke-sweater
Allani Sweater - Meghan Haughton - This was a Jenna pick. I love the cable work that looks elegant and clean in Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/allani-sweater
Last Minute Christmas Knitting
I’m leaving this section from last week in for those of you needing quick gift knit ideas as we get closer to Christmas!
Stockinette Mitts - These look cute, quick and fun! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stockinette-mitts-2
Whimsical Christmas Socks -Not necessarily quick - but super cute for those color work masters! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-whimsical-christmas-sock-set
‘Twas the Night before Christmas Elf Hat - More like a Santa hat to me - but it looks great!  Super quick and easy crochet! I bet you could do this in an afternoon! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twas-the-night-before-christmas-elf-hat
Gnoel Gnome - I had to put a Gnome in.  This one is super colorful and I think it would be great in the West Yorkshire Spinners Morris! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gnoel-gnome
December Bow - what a cute present pattern.  Simple and quick and you know the right person who will wear it!  I’d use Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino for this one!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/december-bow
Weekend Headband - this is the present for any woman.  I think this is perfect for those who are a little behind in Christmas knitting .  Super fast, easy and functional!  I’d use Woolfolk Flette (for a super soft headband), Meadow Mountain Laramie, or La Bien Aimee Wesley Worsted for this one.  You can get more than one out of a skein! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weekend-headband
My Favorite YouTube  
Maya Tinks
Sari Nordlund
Knitty Natty
Emma Robinson
https://youtu.be/fewyfsZV7_s?si=Rwlw0V6W-xzimxfe
Andrea Mowry
Young folk Knits
Wrap up
We will have one more newsletter before Christmas and the Christmas newsletter will be the last one for this year. I will be on vacation for the last Sunday of the year and I am going to hopefully be sleeping, resting and knitting all the things I love on that Sunday (in bed in Utah!).  This week will be busy for everyone finishing their last few presents, shopping and celebrating!  Let us know if you need any help!  
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com , Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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Newsletter 19

12/7/2025
Peaceful Making Happenings
Christmas is right around the corner and we have been busy as elves coming up with new Christmas gift ideas!  We had a fun week with our special guest Stephen Mark, new fun skills, and lots of new fun things to play with.  
Quick reminder the brick and mortar store will be closed for the week after Christmas.  From December 25 - January 2.  Our website will be open and if you need something locally during that period, please choose local pick up when you order and we will arrange a pick up time.
Community  
Being in the season of giving,  I am putting the community section at the top of the page and the top of our mind!  We  will be sharing our holiday season joy in many ways. Check out our new  philanthropic  page on the website.  It is important to us to continue supporting those in need and our local community.  If you have ideas of how we can give back to our community, let us know.  Thanks to everyone for making this all possible.
We will continue to have our boxes for Room at the Inn, Beach Food Pantry and will be delivering the contents for Christmas this week.  If you are coming in, consider bringing a small donation of shelf stable food, clothing, or blankets for the donation boxes.  Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!
We will be delivering Hats for Harbor Springs this week. Thanks to all who helped with this project.
Peaceful Making has joined Farmer’s Daughter Fibers in supporting Sisters United to empower indigenous women, children and their communities through donations, education and community support.  If you would like to learn more, or support Sisters United visit https://sistersunitedmt.org/ . Sisters United is a 501c3 charitable organization, so your donations are tax deductible.  
New Things in the Store Week
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We welcomed Stephen Mark into the store this week.  Stephen is an expert in all things making machines!  He took a pile of equipment and parts and was able to put our knitting machines back together after a long period in storage!  He also helped us get cranking on our new sock machines.  We have a Dean and Bean 3D printed machine and an Erlbacher.  We are loving making tubes and full socks on the machines.  Many thanks to Stephen for the help and training! 
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We are going to start an Open Sew session on Sundays from 1-4 starting the first Sunday of January.  This is much like making night, but for sewing.  This is not intended to replace classes, but is more an opportunity for everyone to get together and sew together.  Bring your own machine, supplies and projects and sew!  Carol Gibson-Weik will be the host of this Sew Along time!  Thank you Carol for leading this event!
We got a large shipment of hot water bottles for anyone who would like to do a cover.  Let me know and I’ll help you pick out the pattern, yarn and teach you the Jenny’s cast on to get at this cool gift pick!
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Christmas Celebrations
Gift Certificates, Christmas Knit Kits , Advent Calendar’s - will continue to be on sale until 12/24 for those last minute shoppers! Advents are 20% off, Gift Certificates are 10% off and Knit Kits are 10% off as well!
Crochet-a-Long with Betty McKnit - The crochet-a-long continues!  We will be meeting for our final meetup during the white elephant party on 12/11 at 4:30! Bring your tree skirt in person or join us on zoom to show off our final Tree Skirt. https://peacefulmaking.com/products/christmas-crochet-a-long
Peaceful Making White Elephant Holiday Party - Come join us this Thursday, 12/11, for our Holiday White Elephant Potluck Party! Sign up to attend and to sign up for a dish for the potluck. Please bring a gift that is $10 or less for the White Elephant gift exchange. Sign up: https://peacefulmaking.com/products/peaceful-making-holiday-and-white-elephant-party?_pos=1&_psq=white+elephant&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Weaving and Spinning
We continue to hold Open Spin on Thursday and this is really taking off.  We had a great group this week and I am proud to say I have 2 hanks of beautiful hand spun yarn!  I want to make 2 or 3 more so I can make a sweater!  It is a wonderful group and the spinning is fun.  
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Inger is in the midst of the floor loom class this weekend.  The group has been dressing their looms and will continue on to finish their scarves.  Look out for more of these classes in the near future!
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Just a reminder are dealers for Ashford, Shacht and Kromski - so if you are looking for a loom, spinning wheel, e-wheel, or pieces and parts - let us help you!  We can order anything you may be looking for and we have many things in stock.  Gift Certificates are a great choice for family - so you can pick out what you’d like!  We can ship to the store or drop ship to wherever you are!
Classes and New Events - Need Jenna’s Updates
Peaceful Making Calendar  https://peacefulmaking.com/.
We will have the Knitting Academy starting January 8.  We will be holding these classes Thursday evening at 6:30pm for skill update sessions and Saturday 2pm for more beginner sessions for the months January and February and see how those time slots work for everyone.  Our first class will be the Tips and Tricks of Ravelry.  For those already in the store for Making Night this will be convenient for attending.   The Thursday sessions will be one hour, the Sunday sessions will be 2 hours.  You can use Gift Certificates to buy class hours and class hour bundles or buy the whole year!  - good ask for Santa!
FO’s
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  • Tubers - Afterthought Heel, Toe and Rib Sock Machine Sock - I have created a quick recipe for the sock tubes we are creating in the store. I started a pair for Jenna - first sock is complete - come check it out in the store!  I will be posting it on Ravelry this week - and if you need it - it comes with the tubes!  Super easy and quick.  I’ll have a class for this next week if we get enough takers!
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Patterns of Interest
Rosie Yoke - Le Knit -  This is another version of the Rosie - but just a simple round yolk.  Which one do you like better? https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rosie-yoke-sweater
Rosie Mittens - Le Knit - Ok - these are cute.  May have to do these too :).  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rosie-mittens-2
Kolorblok -JUSTYNA KNITS  - for those who have purchased an Advent box - this is a great mini collection pattern.   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kolorblok
The Incredible Blanket - Purl Soho - I like this one too for an advent box of minis :).  Oh too many choices! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-incredible-blanket
Juice Sweater - Veronica Lindberg - I have been wondering what I am going to do with the  Oh So Fine Souffle - well it’s definitely the Juice Sweater! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/juice-sweater
Midnight Drive - Melanie Berg - oh the collar on this one is beautiful I would do this in La Bien Aimee Corey Worsted! Lovely! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/midnight-drive
Eun Sweater - November Knits - I knit this a few years ago and I wore it yesterday and so many people asked what pattern it was.  It is an easy knit and just lovely!  I did mine in Nutiden (if you are into that journey let me know and I will show you my stash), but in reality any DK held with a beautiful mohair - like La Bien Aimee DK and mohair or Suri or Camilla Fibers DK and Suri would be beautiful!   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eun-sweater
Seal -2  - Woolfolk - Love this lovely long sweater.  Just might have to do this one!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skal-2
Last Minute Christmas Knitting
I’m leaving this section from last week in for those of you needing quick gift knit ideas as we get closer to Christmas!
Stockinette Mitts - These look cute, quick and fun! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stockinette-mitts-2
Whimsical Christmas Socks -Not necessarily quick - but super cute for those color work masters! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-whimsical-christmas-sock-set
‘Twas the Night before Christmas Elf Hat - More like a Santa hat to me - but it looks great!  Super quick and easy crochet! I bet you could do this in an afternoon! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twas-the-night-before-christmas-elf-hat
Gnoel Gnome - I had to put a Gnome in.  This one is super colorful and I think it would be great in the West Yorkshire Spinners Morris! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gnoel-gnome
December Bow - what a cute present pattern.  Simple and quick and you know the right person who will wear it!  I’d use Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino for this one!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/december-bow
Weekend Headband - this is the present for any woman.  I think this is perfect for those who are a little behind in Christmas knitting .  Super fast, easy and functional!  I’d use Woolfolk Flette (for a super soft headband), Meadow Mountain Laramie, or La Bien Aimee Wesley Worsted for this one.  You can get more than one out of a skein! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weekend-headband
My Favorite YouTube  
This is here for those in the water bottle cast on mood!Improved Judy's Magic Cast On
Christmas Vlogmas Videos - Yes I get into this circle!  Here are some of my favorites!
Andrea Mowry - Always love Andrea!  I’ll Knit If I Want To: Episode 244
Emma Robinson -Fun to watch someone else doing what I did this week!(not) Vlogmas | Episode 4 - Kate comes to my pop- up shop 🕯️🦌🛷🤶
Engineering Knits - I love that she does all the things!Why I disappeared and how weaving brought me back
Wrap up
It’s really starting to feel more like Christmas everyday.  The cold weather has really been helping with that!  Please let us know if we can help you with a handmade gift, semi-handmade gift, gift supplies, or gift certificate.  It is so wonderful to see how many people partake in the joy of making for their giving!!
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com , Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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Newsletter 18

11/30/25

Peaceful Making Happenings

It is so interesting to me how every week the store changes.  You’d think we were a simple thing - that making is simple.  This week I see the growth in our making.  We opened with knitting as our dominant making, and while we still have a lot of knitters, we have seen our weaving and spinning grow.  We are so proud of our learning and our making.  I hope you all stop in and see the loft grow, join in with the classes and enjoy the new making classes, equipment and supplies!  Today we see even more changes as we welcome Stephen Mark into the store to help us assemble our flatbed knitting machines and train us on these and our sock machines.  This is a very exciting time!  We will be sharing this training with all of you very soon!
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Community 

We had so much fun at the Wanchese Christmas Parade and Market.  Helen, Jenna, Haley and Allison rode in the Peaceful Making truck in the parade - throwing candy and wishing everyone on the route a Merry Christmas!  What a fun time! We also had a booth at the Wanchese Christmas Market and had a great day selling making and raffle tickets for the Woobles Advent Calendar.  Thank you Kristine and Carol for working the booth.  We drew a winner for the first Advent Calendar and Carol was our first winner!  Congratulations and thank you to all who bought raffle tickets!  We will be donating the $200 we received from the raffle ticket sales to The Beach Food Pantry!  

Room at the Inn

We have a box in the store where you can donate clothes and blankets for Room at the Inn.  We have already sent in two large bags of blankets - feel free to bring in more items if you’d like to participate in the donation.

Beach Food Pantry

We also have a tub filling up with food donations for the Beach Food Pantry.  We will be taking our donations in on Every Friday until Christmas Eve!

Hats for Spring Arbor

We will be making hats for Spring Arbor Senior Living at the store.  We will start Thanksgiving weekend - if you want to come in and help just let us know - info@peacefulmaking.com - we will show you how to use the knitting machines - we hope to make many hats for the residents!  We will work around your schedule!

Sisters United

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Peaceful Making has joined Farmer’s Daughter Fiber in supporting  Sisters United to empower indigenous women, children and their communities through donations, education and community support.  If you would like to learn more, or support Sisters United visit https://sistersunitedmt.org/ . Sisters United is a 501c3 charitable organization, so your donations are tax deductible.  

New Things in the Store Week

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Stephen will be in the store Monday and Tuesday to help us assemble and learn more about our knitting machines - both flatbed and sock.  We are very excited about this new making opportunity!
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We received a large restock of Woolfolk this week.  It continues to be a very popular choice - with a restock after less than a month in the store.  I just finished the Knogle - a beautiful beret in the fun Flete.  It is a little tricky with the lumpy texture, but it produces a lovely fabric!  It is a simple and quick knit (I’m starting a second one) but warning - when it says continue in pat - it really means knit the knits and pearl the pearls :).  My next Woolfolk knit will be a vest - super excited!
Cute 3D printed yarn minders came in this week.  Super cute flowers, even a double spinner.  Very colorful and useful!
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The Black Friday Sale has been wildly successful and will continue through Cyber Monday.  We will definitely be doing a Knitting for Olive restock after this sale!
Classes, classes, classes - we’ve had a flurry of classes offered and a few takers.  We are going to take a look at how we offer these going forward as we have not had too many takers.  We will be offering great classes, we have started the sign ups earlier, but I think we are not getting the word out and will be working on that.  So - keep an eye out for the classes!  We will also be offering them in conjunction with our upcoming retreats.  So if you are coming with friends and would like a personalized retreat, let us know and we will run classes then!  It’s tricky getting times when everyone can attend!
Talk about classes December 12/6-12/7 there is a 2 day floor loom weaving class.  This is next weekend and there are 2 slots available.  Please sign up soon - I do believe they will fill up this weekend. If you would like to attend and are out of the area, we have housing options available- reach out!  

Christmas Celebrations

HUGE Black Friday Sale - Thursday Night 8:00pm - Sunday 8:00pm.  Everything 10%, Spend $100 - get 15%, Spend $200 get 20% off, Spend $350 get 30% off - order on the website get free shipping.
Gift Certificates - Black Friday Sale is a great time to buy gift certificates.  Certificates are available with a cute gift bag if you buy more than $50!  Online and in Store!
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Christmas Knit Kits - We made a bunch of Christmas knit kits for the holidays. I will put them on sale for Cyber Monday for 30% off.  Grab them while they last! https://peacefulmaking.com/collections/pre-assembled-kits
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Advent Calendars - Just a few left but there are some Hedge Hog Fibre - both yarn and fiber Advent calendars left (put a link in here).  Also there are a few Woobles Advent calendars and Christmas Ornament kits left! https://peacefulmaking.com/collections/pre-assembled-kits
Crochet-a-Long with Betty McKnit - We have a big group for this event!  Join us for our Crochet-a-Long doing Betty McKnit’s 6-day Holiday Tree Skirt. Meetings this week will be Monday and Friday from 3-5. Zoom link is available if you can’t make it in person! Sign up here:  https://peacefulmaking.com/products/christmas-crochet-a-long
White Elephant
Our Potluck and White Elephant Holiday event will be December 11th from 4:30pm - 8pm. It is a fun way to spend time making and enjoying holiday cheer with friends! Sign up here: https://peacefulmaking.com/products/peaceful-making-holiday-and-white-elephant-party

Weaving and Spinning

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Our Thursday afternoon Open Spinning with Inger is taking off and is really amazing!  Lots of folks are dropping in to spin on our wheels, bringing their own wheels, and drop spinning!  So much fun!  Great way to make progress on your spinning.  We are changing this a little bit - we are going to ask that you have some experience for open spin.  If you use our wheel, please continue to reserve one.  The fleece will be available for sale if you need it!  
We will be starting beginner spin lessons.  We have had such a demand for this we want to take the time with the beginners before they go to Open Spin so we give them enough attention to get them spinning in a good way!  If you are a beginner and want to spin, we are here for you!  We will have beginning spinning - wheel and fleece and instruction included!  Please go to the website and sign up!  Inger will be teaching this class as demand requires!  You will be spinning in Open Spin in no time!
We will also be offering our first beginner floor loom weaving class December 6-7.  This class will be a two full day class - 9-5 taught by Inger.  You will be weaving  a scarf in a  4-harness twill pattern woven on a Schacht Wolf Pup.  We will provide  the loom, 2 skeins of sock yarn.  You will bring a notebook, pencil, scissors , measuring tape and your lunch.  Sign up on the website! https://peacefulmaking.com/products/two-day-weaving-on-a-floor-loom

Classes and New Events -

Peaceful Making Calendar  https://peacefulmaking.com/.
I’m repeating these to remind you all to sign up!
Crochet Help - Every Friday 3:00 - 5:00 - come Crochet with Jenna.  Bring your projects and your questions. 
Making Night - Come join us every Thursday from 4:30 - 6 for making night. Bring your projects and come join us for a night of making and friends!
Peaceful Making Holiday Potluck and White Elephant - December 11 4:30 - 8:00 - Sign up to bring a dish.  Bring a gift under $10 to play the white elephant exchange!  Enjoy the holiday season with us!  https://peacefulmaking.com/products/peaceful-making-holiday-and-white-elephant-party

FO’s

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  • Northern Augustins No 4 - Anne Sophia Velling - Love this pattern.  Just finished on Wednesday and I love it!  It is heavy, but I love the double knit neck and sleeve and bottom ribs.  Yes, I said I wouldn't do that, but it was irresistible. If you do it - I highly recommend the Jenny’s technique for the neck and Andrea Mowry’s video for the sleeves and bottom.  If you need help - let me know - I just loved doing these!  I am using Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino and Mohair held together.  It’s a heavy sweater - but it is oversized and I love it!  I wore it this weekend and it was not too hot and I absolutely love it! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/northern-augustins-no-4
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  • Knogle - Woolfolk - Super easy and cute!  Love this one for gift knitting because it is quick. Remember that knit in pat means knit the knits and pearl the pearls.  I did the medium and it is just right.  Ask Kristine - she was the first to wear it at the Wanchese Christmas Market! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knogle

WIP’s

  • 6 Day Holiday Supernova Tree Skirt - Betty McKnit - Jenna is still working on this pattern and it is turning out beautiful! Can't wait for it to be completed so we can display it on our Christmas Tree!
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  • Stay Extra Toastie -  Veronica Lindbergh - I started this at the Market and I love this simple pattern!  I still keep track of where I am, but I can talk and watch TV without an issue! I am making the larger one, but I think the neck scarf would be a great Christmas gift knit !  Ask Tammy - she just finished hers! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stay-extra-toasty-scarf  
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  • Harvest Flower - Jessie Maed Designs - I can’t resist - I’m going to cast this on today!  This sweater was almost as popular as their sheep sweater at Sacred Sheep.  Yarn is Farmer’s Daughter Fiber Pishkun - and we have many colors to choose from in the store!  Lovely quick knit! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harvest-flower-sweater
  • Petal Drop Socks - Florence Miller - This is a project that started with a Rhinebeck buy!  Linda, Val and I bought some beautiful pink for this cast on!  I hope to get mine started this week. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/petal-drop-socks
  • Friday Tee - Petite Knit - Sleeves are still lingering - I’ll get back to this soon!  I am in love with this simple pattern.  It can be short or long sleeves, I’m doing longish sleeves.  I am on the sleeves now.  I am doing this in Farmer’s Daughter Fiber and in a (of course) bright pink and lime yellow in Juicy DK. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/friday-tee-
  • Vest - Woolfolk - I cannot decide which vest I’d like to do. Will need help deciding - but I want a great vest in Woolfolk Far.  Let me know if one of these should be the one or if you have other ideas :)! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gaering or https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/salix-8
  • Rosie Sweater - LeKnit I am determined to get this done!  It might be during Christmas Break - but I am determined! I have chosen my yarn - I’m going to use Camillia Fibers Sylvan DK in African Violet with the roses in Thistle. Excited to cast this on! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rosie-sweater-4
  • Dagmar Zipper - Petite Knit - Linda and I are going to do this sweater in January using Harrisville Designs. We are trying this one out to see if we want to carry it in the store.  Let me know if you want to join us on this journey!  We picked this up at Rhinebeck. Let me know your thoughts.  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dagmar-zipper-sweater

New Patterns and Christmas Knitting

Stockinette Mitts - These look cute, quick and fun! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stockinette-mitts-2
Whimsical Christmas Socks -Not necessarily quick - but super cute for those color work masters! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-whimsical-christmas-sock-set
‘Twas the Night before Christmas Elf Hat - More like a Santa hat to me - but it looks great!  Super quick and easy crochet! I bet you could do this in an afternoon! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twas-the-night-before-christmas-elf-hat
Gnoel Gnome - I had to put a Gnome in.  This one is super colorful and I think it would be great in the West Yorkshire Spinners Morris! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gnoel-gnome
December Bow - what a cute present pattern.  Simple and quick and you know the right person who will wear it!  I’d use Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino for this one!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/december-bow
Weekend Headband - this is the present for any woman.  I think this is perfect for those who are a little behind in Christmas knitting .  Super fast, easy and functional!  I’d use Woolfolk Flette (for a super soft headband), Meadow Mountain Laramie, or La Bien Aimee Wesley Worsted for this one.  You can get more than one out of a skein! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weekend-headband

My Favorite YouTube  

Summer Lee - This is a great review of Summer’s sock patterns.  She is my favorite sock designer and her patterns are easy to follow.  I’ve learned so much doing her patterns.  They are all very approachable.  All My Favorite Socks by Category
Dean and Bean - thought I’d include this video so you could see what we are doing with the Sock Knitting Machines!Your First CSM Knit 2.0
Brook Willow - Brook has a nice lineup of gift knitting.  Knitting gifts, sewing a bag, and spinning some yarn 🧶
Made by Moomeeno - I enjoyed hearing about her knits - especially her steeking adventure!45 // A Chatty One.. Kiruna Cardigan, Njord Socks, Habitation Throw, Weaving, Yarn Advents & Moomins
Ruby Purls Knitting - Well this one is for the adventurer! For those who are for the more complicated color work sweaters!20 Colourwork Sweaters that aren't Round Yokes
Laura Penrose - I love Amsterdam.  I will be honest - I skipped around on this one to catch Amsterdam - the whining can be annoying!Knitting, eating and exploring in Amsterdam
Andrea Mowry -This is the video I like for the folded color or cuff or hem. I take all her advice, but instead of sewing it down - i just pick up the opposite stitch (if you have a knit you pick up a purl on the wrong side) and then knit them together and pull the last stitch over to bind off.  No need for sewing, no need for three needle bind off.  If you want a demo - let me know!How to sew, or whip stitch, a folded collar into place.
Devious Knitter - This is my favorite Judy’s video.  If you need help, let me know!Improved Judy's Magic Cast On

Wrap up

I feel relieved that I was able to get this out on time!  I’m working on that one!  As we expand and grow, let me know your thoughts.  It’s hard to believe, but there is more coming!  We are ordering our Spin Cycle and Ito next week!  More classes, markets, and retreats are on their way!  Hold on to your boot straps, it's going to be a fun new year!
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com , Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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Newsletter 17

Peaceful Making Happenings

The Newsletter is BACK!  I am so sorry I missed a week - so forgive me for how long this is going to be!  The trip to Portland to attend Sacred Sheep really wiped me out!  It was sooo worth it :)! Tammy and I had a wonderful time!  Of course we came back to more goodies arriving in the store - so right back to stocking and inventory!  We had a wonderful Friendsgiving and we are planning for an excellent Thanksgiving weekend full of Black Friday sales, classes, and more open knitting and spinning times.  Hang on - here comes a lot of news!

Friendsgiving

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What a wonderful night.  Many of you joined us for a lovely dinner and yes, more knitting.  Everyone brought delicious dishes and we ate until we were stuffed.  It was such a wonderful event and a great way to taste so many different dishes.  We hope you all can make our White Elephant event on December 11 from 4:30-8  as well!  When you sign up we will send out a link for a sign up form for what dish you’d like to bring.  It can be as simple as something premade or something you want to show off!  Remember to bring a small gift under $10 if you want to play in the White Elephant exchange! We will also be having a raffle for an Advent Calendar! Entries will begin Monday, so stop by to enter, and come to the White Elephant Party for the drawing! All Proceeds will go to charity!
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Sacred Sheep

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Tammy and I attended Sacred Sheep in Portland Oregon November 14-16.  We navigated the Government shutdown by moving our two-legged flight from Norfolk to a direct flight out of Dulles.  We managed to skirt all issues and had easy travels to and from Portland (sans being pushed over by a rude man at Dulles).  We had tons of fun at the VIP night (definitely recommend doing that) where there were drinks and food, less crowds, wonderful goodie bags full of fun stuff, and all the famous designers to fan girl over :) .  There was also a silent auction that benefited Sisters United (see more below) where we won a special colorway from Farmer’s Daughter Fiber and a beautiful painting (see in shop near the tables).  We shopped and shopped - and kept saying every day that we didn’t need to go back, but couldn’t resist and went back anyway. It was a smaller event and we really enjoyed it. On Sunday we took Andrea Mowery’s steeking class and both enjoyed it a lot!  We made it back home late Monday night - and I’m still exhausted a week later!
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New Things in the Store Week

HedgeHog Fibres restock is here!  We brought in some different things - in those beautiful colors we love from HHF.  We have Sock, Twist Sock, DK, Oh So Fine Souffle, and lots of beautiful spinning fiber.  The colors are amazing!  The Oh So Fine Soufflé is wonderful - it is super fluffy and all merino - you just have to see it to believe it.    
Kits! Kits! Kits!  Getting ready for Christmas we have put together some great kits for making and for giving.  We have the following kits available in many colors and yarn choices:
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Christmas Celebrations

We are having a ton of fun with this years holiday celebrations!  In addition to our in shop fun ( lots of kits - white elephants celebration dinner and more). We are doing some community celebrations!  We have our first HUGE Black Friday Sale, the Wanchese Christmas Parade and Market, and we have a volunteer knitting project for the folks at Spring Arbor Senior Living in Kill Devil Hills.  
Black Friday we will be open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Come in and have some refreshments, shop and take a class!
HUGE Black Friday Sale - Thursday Night 8:00pm - Sunday 8:00pm.  Everything 10%, Spend $100 - get 15%, Spend $200 get 20% off, Spend $350 get 30% off - if you are ordering on the website, you get free shipping.

Black Friday Classes: 

 Winter Snowflake Tie Dye - Friday  - November 28 - https://peacefulmaking.com/products/winter-snowflake-ice-dye
Introduction to Weaving - Saturday November 29th 1-4 - Learn to weave a coaster. https://peacefulmaking.com/products/introduction-to-weaving
Rope Bowl Workshop - Sunday November 30th 1-4 - Learn to make cute and useful Rope Bowl using a sewing machine. https://peacefulmaking.com/products/rope-bowl-making-class
Crochet Sweatshirt Sleeves - Sunday November 30th 1-4 - Got a Tie Dye sweatshirt and want to make it cuter?  Come learn how to add Crochet Sleeves with Jenna! https://peacefulmaking.com/products/crochet-sweatshirt-sleeves-with-jenna

Wanchese Christmas Events

We will be marching in the Wanchese Christmas Parade (and spinning flags!) November 29th. The parade starts at 10!  If you’d like to march with us - let us know - we’d love to have you!  
We will also have a booth at the Wanchese Christmas celebration. We will be selling Christmas Kits, Woobles, and more! We will also be having a raffle for a Woobles Christmas Advent Calendar! All proceeds from the raffle go to charity! Come stop by!

Christmas Giving

Hats for Spring Arbor
We will be making hats for Spring Arbor Senior Living at the store.  We will start Thanksgiving weekend - if you want to come in and help just let us know - info@peacefulmaking.com - we will show you how to use the knitting machines - we hope to make many hats for the residents!  We will work around your schedule!
Sisters United
Peaceful Making has joined Farmer’s Daughter Fiber in supporting  Sisters United in empowering indigenous women, children and their communities through donations, education and community support.  If you would like to learn more, or support Sisters United visit https://sistersunitedmt.org/ . Sisters United is a 501c3 charitable organization, so your donations are tax deductible.  
Room at the Inn
We have a box in the store where you can donate clothes and blankets for Room at the Inn.  We have already sent in two large bags of blankets - feel free to bring in more items if you’d like to participate in the donation.
Beach Food Pantry
We also have a tub filling up with food donations for the Beach Food Pantry.  We will be taking our donations in on Tuesday November 26.  Bring in your shelf stable items for donation before Tuesday 11/26 at 5.
Hope you can join us for these celebrations!

Weaving and Spinning

Our Thursday afternoon Open Spinning with Inger is taking off and is really amazing!  Lots of folks are dropping in to spin on our wheels, bringing their own wheels, and even drop spinning!  So much fun!  Great way to make progress on your spinning.  We are changing this a little bit - we are going to ask that you have some experience for open spin.  If you use our wheel, please continue to reserve one.  The fleece will be available for sale if you need it!  
We will be starting beginner spin lessons.  We have had such a demand for this we want to take the time with the beginners before they go to Open Spin so we give them enough attention to get them spinning in a good way!  If you are a beginner and want to spin, we are here for you!  We will have beginning spinning - wheel and fleece and instruction included!  Please go to the website and sign up!  Inger will be teaching this class as demand requires!  You will be spinning in Open Spin in no time!
We will also be offering our first beginner floor loom weaving class December 6-7.  This class will be a two full day class - 9-5 taught by Inger.  You will be weaving  a scarf in a 4-harness twill pattern woven on a Schacht Wolf Pup.  We will provide  the loom, 2 skeins of sock yarn.  You will bring a notebook, pencil, scissors , measuring tape and your lunch.  Sign up on the website!
More Rigid Heddle Weaving!  Val is teaching a rigid heddle weaving class Saturday 11/29 1-4 . You will be making coasters.  Sign up on the website!

Classes and New Events

Peaceful Making Calendar  https://peacefulmaking.com/.
I’m repeating these to remind you all to sign up!
Crochet-a-Long with Betty McKnit - Join us for our Crochet-a-Long doing Betty McKnit’s 6-day Holiday Tree Skirt. Meeting times are listed on the website and Zoom link will be made available for all who want to attend, but can't make it to the store! Sign up here: https://peacefulmaking.com/products/christmas-crochet-a-long
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Crochet Help - Every Friday 3:00 - 5:00 - come Crochet with Jenna.  Bring your projects and your questions. 
Making Night - Come join us every Thursday from 4:30 - 6 for making night. Bring your projects and come join us for a night of making and friends!
Peaceful Making Holiday Potluck and White Elephant - December 11 4:30 - 8:00 - Sign up to bring a dish.  Bring a gift under $10 to play the white elephant exchange!  Enjoy the holiday season with us!  https://peacefulmaking.com/products/peaceful-making-holiday-and-white-elephant-party

FOs

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  • 2 Soda Pop Beanies - Sari Nordlund - yes I knit two of them!  What a great travel knit.  I knit one in the hand spun Inger did from the roving I bought from Flock this fall. The second is from an off dye I got from Hedge Hog Fiber (a DK and Mohair).  Both are super lovely.  One is a triple fold up brim, the second is a large single fold over.  This pattern is a simple top down and very well written.  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soda-pop-beanie
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WIPs

New Patterns and Present knitting

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My Favorite YouTube  

Ok in the effort to make this newsletter less of an encyclopedia- I’ll comment on all my excessive YouTube favorites in one paragraph.  So many excellent winter, colorwork, present ideas in this last two weeks!  I even added a sewing video because I want to make that Pinafore! Hope you all enjoy this blast of making joy!

Wrap up

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Thank you for hanging in there on this excessively late and long newsletter.  It was and will be a jammed pack weeks of activities through the holidays.  Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions going forward!  Always like to hear from all of you!  Remember we will be open Christmas Eve from 11 - 4 for all you last minute shoppers.  We will then close the brick and mortar store from December 25 - December 30 so everyone who works at Peaceful Making can have a great holiday season and enjoy their families.  If you need anything during that time the Website at www.peacefulmaking.com will be open.  If it is a yarn emergency and you need something while we are closed, please order online and select local pick up.  We will email you with how we can get your item to you.  Thanks for understanding!
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com , Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful Making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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Newsletter 16

Peaceful Making Happenings

Wow, wow, wow..Sorry for the delay! We have so many subscribers we had to change email services!  Just when you thought things were calming down…We are just going to have a very busy month!  Trunk shows, Friendsgiving, Black Friday, knitting machines, Thanksgiving Class weekend - and some on again-off again travel!  Tammy and I will be braving the airspace and heading to Portland, Oregon to attend the Sacred Sheep Festival and attend Andrea Mowry’s steeking class.  We will take lots of pictures and report back! 
Something tells me, we just like to be busy!

New Things in the Store Week

Have you seen the Woolfolk Trunk Show?  Have you seen the Woolfolk wall?  If not, you are seriously missing out!  Beautiful, rich colors.  Beautifully soft and luxurious!  The Trunk Show is up on the mannequins - I will do a video tomorrow!  
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We have all the bags from Rhinebeck up as well as the new felt bags, bowls, dog toys, scissor holders, and needle holders. We brought back so many wonderful things from Rhinebeck for you to shop as if you were there!  They will be in the store and on the web!  We have canvas bags, unique mohair yarn, fiber and all kinds of trinkets!  It’s just like you made the trip without the crowds!
Friendsgiving this week.  We moved it back to Wednesday again due to travel and some friends' availability.  Sign up online on the website https://peacefulmaking.com/products/friendsgiving-potluck or reach out to Jenna to sign up.  We will be knitting hats on the circular machines if you’re interested.  Peaceful Making will be donating the hats to the community and supplying the yarn.
We will be moving into the world of knitting machines.  I have several flat bed knitting machines and my friend and knitting machine expert Stephen is coming 11/30-12/2 to help put all the machines together and possibly do a class on the sock machines.  If this is something that is interesting to you - drop an email to info@peacefulmaking.com and we will put you on the list for a class - or just some experimental time with the machines!
We are still on the look out for our Hedgehog Fibre shipment.  It should be here in the next day or so!
On a simpler note - I got some simple vinyl bags in - you ask and we deliver :)
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Weaving and Spinning

Baby Wolf Floor Looms are in and are being assembled.  We hope to have the class schedule up for Floor Loom Weaving soon!  We will be announcing some new intermediate and advanced weaving classes.  Keep checking the website and your email for announcements.
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Inger will be in store Thursday afternoon for open spinning!  Bring your wheel - any kind - or use one of ours.  No experience required!  It will be a super fun time to catch up with folks, practice spinning, get more experience and learn more!  I have been spinning on a wheel for a few weeks now and I am doing well!  It is super fun and I cannot wait to spin enough yarn for a sweater! Inger is a wonderful teacher!  
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Classes and New Events

Peaceful Making Calendar  https://peacefulmaking.com/.
I’m repeating these to remind you all to sign up!
Making Friendsgiving Potluck - Wednesday November 12th  4:30 - 8:00 - Sign up to bring a dish, bring your projects. Enjoy making with your friends! https://peacefulmaking.com/products/friendsgiving-potluck
Crochet-a-long and help - Every Friday 3:00 - 5:00 - come Crochet with Jenna.  Bring your projects and your questions. Especially your 6 day Christmas Tree Skirt by Betty McKnit!
Making Night - Come join us every Thursday from 4:30 - 6 for making night. Bring your projects and come join us for a night of making and friends!
Introduction to Weaving -  November 29th 1-4 - Learn to weave a coaster. https://peacefulmaking.com/products/introduction-to-weaving
Rope Bowl Workshop - November 30th 1-4 - Learn to make cute and useful Rope Bowl using a sewing machine. https://peacefulmaking.com/products/rope-bowl-making-class
Peaceful Making Holiday Potluck and White Elephant - December 11 4:30 - 8:00 - Sign up to bring a dish.  Bring a gift under $10 to play the white elephant exchange!  Enjoy the holiday season with us!  https://peacefulmaking.com/products/peaceful-making-holiday-and-white-elephant-party

FOs

  • I was hoping for two FO’s this week - and I am sooo close.  I promise two next week!  Next up is my Friday Tee, Northern Augustine’s Sweater and my Mermaid Ave Socks.  
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WIPs and Future Wish List 

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New Patterns and Present knitting

My Favorite YouTube Making this Week

Danish Musings - I continue to love watching Helle whether it is watching her travels or showing her knitting projects.  So calm and comforting.  I also like how she takes on yarn substitution. Continues to be my favorite! https://youtu.be/LjjDiM-CSgs?si=EP43uEn_EcWxAyO5
A Homespun House - I know I have been continually putting this one on the list.  I just love her choices and I really like watching her in her dye studio.  As we open ours - this is very fun to watch! https://youtu.be/j-Q0Hco0QRE?si=2gSy4PdURrHx9SJl
Lovely Day Knits - Yes a new video!  I was curious about what she had to say about the Rosie sweater as that is what I really want on my needles.  Her approach to the review of the pattern is spot on.  I am very excited to get this on my needles too! https://youtu.be/jYtSFxVjh6M?si=Ug-CG_ZDey00yPGz
Icelandic Textile Center - This video drew me in as we are getting ready to get our first tour to Iceland planning sessions started.  Made me want to jump on the plane - which as you all know I’m willing to do at a moment's notice :) https://youtu.be/LHGbwoaE9G8?si=YPyC2OFujBgnFMyH
Creabea Knitting Podcast  - Well Rebecca wins my favorite designer! Why, you ask?  She bundles the patterns that are similar in pattern, yet different garments - like grouping the cardigans, vests and pull overs together. Buy the pattern, get them all.  How refreshing! https://youtu.be/j3urqpuPa9g?si=YRJmMAa5NyRxupF7
Stitches Past Five - You know I’ve been searching for lovely gift making patterns!  I loved this one!  https://youtu.be/k57AlIX15RA?si=ycdtMC2nLSB0WnV6

Helping the Community

Later this week you will see an a few more announcements about the following:
Friendsgiving Charity Raffle, Thanksgiving Weekend Charity Raffle and the Christmas Charity Raffle.  All proceeds from the raffle will be given to support those in need of food during the holiday season (through the food banks).  We will be raffling off a Hedgehog Fibres Advent Calendars and Woobles Advent Calendars.
We are sponsoring the Wanchese Christmas Celebration.  Jenna will be marching in the parade and possibly spinning her flag (she is a color guard baby).  Anyone interested in marching with her (families are welcome) please email us at info@peacefulmaking.com.  Everyone who marches will be automatically entered in the Thanksgiving and Christmas Raffle!
We also have a donation box in the store for Room in the Inn for donations of clothing, blankets, books or gift cards.
We also have a donation box for pantry food.  Please make sure you check the expiration date on the food and that everything is shelf stable.  We will be taking the food to the local food bank.
We will be making hats to donate in the store.  If you would like to make a hat with us (we will be using the circular machines) let us know at info@peacefulmaking.com.  Peaceful Making will be donating the yarn for this effort!  We will be teaching folks to make hats during Friendsgiving.  Let us know if you’d like to join us!

Wrap up

I want to thank everyone for all your patience and help as we make our way through our first big inventory event.  Once in a while, we just need to turn everything upside down and put it back together.  Counting is a fact of life in retail - as it is in knitting :).  So thanks again for being patient with the mess of it all!
During these hard times, especially as we move into the holiday season,  if you have any extra clothes, blankets, books or pantry items - please consider bringing them in to the donation boxes.  Your generosity is very much appreciated!
Keep up to date on www.peacefulmaking.com , Instagram, and Facebook!  New classes, schedules, products, and other information.  Reach out by text or phone or messenger!  Peaceful making all!  Look forward to seeing you all this week!
Mischel and Jenna
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