Community Cast Video Day 11

Today’s video contains whining and an attempt not to sneeze. It also includes a look at the straw pieces I have been working on.

I am considering changing to evening recordings because I find I am sluggish in the mornings when Clara decides it is time to be awake before my body wants to be awake. Then, I get antsy in the evenings.

Please send me questions or ideas.

Published in: on March 24, 2020 at 9:52 am  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video Day 10

Not feeling so good today thanks to a med side effect. Managed to get a video done, but forgot to talk about the things I was supposed to talk about. Today’s video includes: mumbly grumblings and a doll accessories show ‘n tell.

Please, also take a moment to watch this touching video from the wonderful people at GCCM: Just Take A Moment (this is a facebook link currently. I hope you can see it.)

Published in: on March 23, 2020 at 10:44 am  Comments (1)  

Patreon

I was supposed to introduce this on this morning’s video, but my focus was elsewhere. After much persuading, I finally started a Patreon account.

You can find me under:

A Milliners Whimsy

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For those of you new to Patreon, Patreon is a way of supporting artists, artisans, authors, creators, researchers, etc.. by making a monthly gift.

Published in: on March 22, 2020 at 12:11 pm  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video Day 9

Today’s video includes: New glasses, my “shopping” experience, a look at antique straw motifs.

Published in: on March 22, 2020 at 10:26 am  Comments (1)  

Community Cast Video Day 8

Today’s video contains making hats stands and what boxes I like for home.

Published in: on March 21, 2020 at 10:35 am  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video Day 7

We’ve come to a full week of social isolation here in NY and across the country. I hope everyone is well. This morning’s video is mostly chatting with a look at the pinballs from yesterday. I may add another video later. Please share your pinballs so we can see them. Give me ideas on what you would like to see below in the comments, some Q&A too.

Additional videos

Post excursion

Published in: on March 20, 2020 at 8:39 am  Comments (2)  

Community Cast Video- Day 6

Today’s video includes: a hello from Clara, declaration of not needing a bra, how-to make a thread pin ball.

Materials:

  • Wool yarn for the core or scraps of cotton and batting
  • Crochet cotton
  • A long needle
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Crewel wool, wool yarn, or embroidery floss

Changing thread

Work from both ends or “poles”. This shows how to cover the crochet thread on the very end that I skipped in the video.

Thread pin balls saved in my tablet

Potential Future How-tos:

  • Pen wipers
  • Woven ribbon pincushions
  • Requests????
Published in: on March 19, 2020 at 10:34 am  Comments (4)  

Community Cast Video – Day 5

Today’s video includes: good morning, Bingo tonight, buckles.

Mentioned in the video:

You may also be interested in this tour of GCVM’S MacArthur house.

Published in: on March 18, 2020 at 3:57 pm  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video – Day 4

I ooopsed in the video saying Day 5. This really is Day 4. I think my planner starting on Monday is what threw me.

Today’s video contains: Clara chasing her tail, a snip-it of straw history, thoughts on artists in this time, a look at some of my favorite pincushions.

Mentioned in this video:

  1. Pincushion filling comparison -“What’s Inside”
  2. My mug of the day (I don’t think I got this on video because I made it too hot) – GCVM salt glaze mug
  3. Walnut pincushions
Published in: on March 17, 2020 at 2:08 pm  Leave a Comment  

Community Cast Video- Day 3

I almost didn’t post this one because I am out of sorts. But, one of my goals is to keep this real. So, here is day 3.

Today’s morning video covers: Headdresses, this week’s must-dos, a summary of what I collect.

Mentioned in Video:

Published in: on March 16, 2020 at 11:00 am  Comments (2)