Holy moly, what a great series. Love seeing how you manage crafting on the go! If anyone is ungrateful for your video upload schedule they should realize you're literally ON TOUR while doing all this!! Don't burn yourself out 💜 thank you for sharing your passions with us!
Thank you so much! I don't think anybody who clicks on a vlogmas video is going to be ungrateful, I just didn't want anybody to be disappointed if they expected daily videos, ya know?!
Whenever Stephanie Canada gets a pattern that's folded that way, she calls it factory folded. It is, of course, the goal when ordering vintage patterns. You know what that means, you win!
We don't have second hand, Good Will , charity shops here in Spain. (There are some in the south, but that's 1000 km away) and I really regret the loss of all the goodies that could be obtained at a price I can actually afford. P.s. giant stockings, more presents. What's not good about that?
I’m sure everyone understands you’re at the mercy of your schedule, so, whatever you manage is a much appreciated Christmas gift. Love seeing the behind the scenes and show shots and I’m really looking forward to seeing that knit top take shape. Happy holidays and stay safe.😊
I LOVE that you bring some Christmas to the hotel room! That pattern #4 is absolutely the 70s!!! I lived and sewed my way through the 70s and recognized it immediately!!!! Please don’t put to much pressure on yourself to get these vlogs out. We’ll be here waiting patiently!! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure!
I had that pattern too! Shannon, is there enough fabric in the mistletoe tablecloth to make this dress? I know you aren't wild about this pattern but with the right fabric - and the right length for you - it just might become a favourite Christmas dress!
Oh I think that 70s pattern is great. You don't see a wide legged jumpsuit very often. I think that would look fabulous on you, and the overalls are cute too. Come on, embrace your 1970's self girl! You know those jumpsuits are back in style anyway.
Well, to be honest, there aren't too many shots of me crafting on the bus, because it's nearly impossible to get any real footage of it... and I've mostly been editing on the bus... but I did get some knitting done the other day!!
@@ShannonMakes I've seen chicken scratch in the past but didn't know what it was called or how to do it. I didn't really look closely and it's been a while. I'd like to see what you make and if possible, how you do it.
I immediately smacked the pause button at the chicken scratch thing on gingham, I've got a similar sized gingham but in purple, so hope you make a video if you ever try it!
As someone who absolutely loves finding a ton of stocking stuffers for the people on my Christmas list, I think a giant stocking pattern would be my jam. I have a ton of fabric from when I used to make puppets, so I might try sewing along during this Vlogmas. 😊
I'm not sure I need that many presents in my suitcase, but there are lots of giant stocking fans in the comments... also, I'm pretty mediocre at finding stocking stuffers! 😩
Me too I had never heard of it before but what Shannon showed I just loved, it gave me a whole new idea that I had to go and put into my notes to try out 😊😊
So excited for all of the Christmas/on-the-road content, and the vintage patterns segment is such a great idea!! Portable project ideas are a must! On top of my larger scale sewing projects reserved for weekends, I often have a lunchtime-at-work portable project (often knitting), and a late-evening-while-watching-tv project (hand-sewing, darning, embroidery or knitting)
Yesssss, I love portable projects, and they've definitely fallen by the wayside since I started UA-cam - no time for projects that can't be filmed, but not this season! ALL the portable projects!
:D Whaaaat, a cobblers apron?! I have never seen this and I'm a cobbler. It's so cute! Those pockets would be handy for tacks and tools, I guess? If you would make them in a sturdy leather, that is. Anyway I love your make-do creativity kit while travelling and the footage of the opening night, fun and inspirational. I'm looking forward to the rest of Vlogmas!
They certainly are some hefty sized pockets, so I guess it's what you choose to make the apron out of, although I'm guessing they chose that name more out of inspiration rather than expecting actual cobblers to use the pattern, but hey! that's still cool!
Oh, I love historical architecture, so I'm ALWAYS looking up... so far Savannah, Charleston, and Detroit did NOT disappoint when it came to architecture (and you'll see some of it in the upcoming vlogs)!!
This is going to be So Much Fun(tm) to follow. You've got a 3-ring circus going on all day and into the night! (pun intended) And Cascade 220 is so nice to knit with, I think. Have fun with that and everything else.
Thank you!! And yes, I do love the Cascade 220.... so lovely to knit! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
I’m sure this question has already been answered, but where does your darling furbaby stay while you tour. I thoroughly enjoyed your first episode of vlogmas.
You have set yourself quite a challenge. I think you would really like that last wrap I believe 1975 pattern. I actually think that apron could be pretty cool too.
I used to find things put on the verge on a couple of particular streets I used to walk down between the train station and my old job, when I was able to work a few years ago. One of my favourite finds was some handmade Christmas bunting that was just pinking sheared around the edges and sewn onto bias tape or something. I bet crazy quilting Christmas bunting would be fun, and it could be something you could take with you in future pre-Christmas travelling 😊🎄
that's so funny, when I was brainstorming a list of Christmas crafts to bring with me (before leaving on tour, I mean), I was thinking that simple Christmas bunting could be one of them! Maybe not crazy quilted, just because that's a lot more work and I'll save it for the stockings, but imagine teeny tiny little bunting to wrap on the garland?!?!
A delight! 🎅🍭 This is so fun! Never crossed my mind it would be daily 🤪 not with your schedule! I'm heavily involved with theatre so I understand the time constraint! Eagerly awaiting the next one! Thoroughly enjoy the peek 👀 into the circus life!🤩
Thank you!!! I just didn't want anybody to be hoping for or looking for daily videos and be disappointed, ya know?! 🥰 Glad to have you along for the adventure 🎪💛♥️
I’d love to see a “Pack with Me” video at some point because HOW do you fit all the things you need for a long tour PLUS all those crafting supplies? 😂 Please teach me your secrets!!
Thank you for this lovely video. I JUST arrived home after visiting family for a month. Everything I came home with is in my car in a box or bag. I’d love some packing/organizing tips. Thank you, again.
Ooooh, I dunno that I have much wisdom on packing, but your interest and question is noted!! And you're very welcome, thanks for joining in on the adventures!
I'm so happy to have more videos from you during this time! Thanks for sharing! And I really enjoy seeing all the circus-related content! It's so cool! 😍
Vlogas, Shannon style. I like it. Try Tues/Fri. Have always liked that schedule. :) Great start. It's kinda a travel vlog as well. U+ Phil be safe. Ciao.
I also have that vest pattern! I'll definitely need to scale the size up, which is why I haven't tackled it yet 😅. Thanks for taking us on the road with you. ☺️
Chicken Scratch is on my list of crafts to try! I love finding crafters who do such a variety of things! And you've got a great mix! I thought about the Vlogmas conundrum, too. So I'm taking a page out of Engineering Knits' book and doing Craftmas.
How did I not notice that your lovable dog is named Cinnamon? MY lovable dog is named Cinnamon! 🥰 Also, thank you for the view of your garlanded fireplace. Cozy indeed🎄
Probably because her name is actually "Cannelle" which is cinnamon in French, so it probably slipped by unnoticed! And yes, the fireplace is quite cheerful... there will be more of it in future Vlogmases, to be sure!
As an Australian, warm xmas is pretty normal, but I understand your need to decorate, and I think its lovely. It occurred to me that I need to do a stocking for my new grand-niece .... think I will get in on that soon. I think you have been quite ambitious, but still .... better too many projects, than not enough. Have a great time!
I *always* pack too many crafts/books/analog entertainment.... my whole life I've been like that, because just like you say, better too many than not enough!!
I'm making some muslin produce bags for people for Christmas. I've gotten them all cut out, and done the stamping with fabric paint to decorate them. Now I just have to assemble them all.
@@ShannonMakes those are what made me want to look into the technique farther. Thank you so much. Now. Let’s see how my husband will react to yet “another” project. Lol.
Well I think you must be looking at either another show or the cast for another tour (there are THREE tours for this show this year), because we won't be in Portland at all, so don't feel too bummed!!
@@ShannonMakescan you share where you will be? There are a few shows near enough to me to drive to, but I'm guessing each tour is regional and while I am interested in seeing a show, I'd prefer to see one of yours if that's an option for me. 🙂
If you're on Instagram, I have our tour schedule and info (because you're right that there are multiple casts of this company running simultaneous Christmas tours) saved as a Highlight on my profile!
Good to know my suitcase (I have the exact same one) can hold SO much crafting supplies 🤣 Excited to see what you do with everything; especially the mystery bundle superwash since I bought a bunch of it on sale months ago and still don't have a plan for it. Great content as always, looking forward to the next one!
this suitcase is HUUUUGE, it's maybe 3/4 full with ALL my crafting supplies AND my clothing AND some other stuff! 🤣🤣 Good thing we're travelling by bus though, because if I filled it all the way up, it'd definitely be more than 23 kg!
Since I just started following you a week ago, I had some catching up to do. I was curious about you mentioning your career and interest in the circus life. I had no idea you were a star performer. I'm very impressed with your talent and how you make it look so easy. You mentioned you're in Florida - I'm in Florida, near Tampa, so that was nice to hear. I really enjoyed watching the little bit of performance you included and hope the rest of the Christmas ones share more. Off to the next video!
Great start to Vlogmas! Opening night looked wonderful. I wouldn't worry about the schedule, some people upload every day, some every second and some do it a once a week, so whatever works for you!
Yes, definitely! I just didn't want anybody to be hoping for or looking for daily videos... but I do know that the type of people who will be watching these types of videos will be the kind who are actually interested, and not the jerks who leave stupid mean comments on my normal videos 🤣
😹😹the minute you pulled the last pattern out I knew what year it was, as I had made it back in the day😹😹😹I made the middle outfit, one we had to add to the length as it was not long enough for me as I was already shy of 6” back then😹😹😹now at 60 I’m stooped and skunked😹😹😹 😳😳🙀🙀okay you just made me realise once I manage to unpack Mom’s sewing boxes as well as mine I have tonnes of vintage patterns now I suddenly feel old😹😹😹I had already decided much of the fabrics I would have to sell as they are not my style/type plus much of the dress making fabrics will be polyester and I’m not using it for making skirts as the static build up really really gives me a huge zaps to the point it hurts. But I’m sure that there will be someone out there who will love them 😊 As I was once told “You do You” as long as it’s you, you will be happy, Mom was right every time I go off course from me, I was never happy with the results. I love watching your channel your always so upbeat and happy and that is the best infections everyone loves to catch🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
That's absolutely wild, I love that you actually have it and have made it!!Thank you for the kind words! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
I love that you bring a little bit of Christmas with you on tour! My mom is very much the same- she loves Christmas things, but we've often been away from home at Christmas. So she takes little battery-powered fairy lights (her latest set are snowman-shaped) and sturdy tinsel strands to decorate wherever they're staying. I already love this video series, it's awesome to see what your plans are for crafting on tour!
Awww, I love the little snowman twinkle lights! And we have the sturdy tinsel strands too, if they're the vintage, twisted metal style! Glad you enjoyed the adventure, thanks for coming along! ♥️💛🎪💛♥️
So with one whole suitcase for crafting supplies I was curious as to how much luggage you do get to bring on tour. I was hopeful your vlogmas schedule was going to be daily but I did expect that to not be the case given you are on tour! Looking forward to seeing whatever you put out whenever! Your videos always make my day!
Well the purple suitcase is actually just a large backpack that comes with me on the bus, and the larger luggage with the garland goes under the bus! I'm really good at packing light on the clothing.... and really bad at packing light on the "crafting entertainment" 🤣🤣
Careful, there are three different casts doing this tour simultaneously!! The cities I will be hitting are the ones that I posted in my Victorian Patchwork video, and they’re also saved as a highlight on my Instagram!
Oh what fun I can't wait to see the sticking. Have you considered doing patchwork stockings? Might be fun. I have a pattern somewhere in my sewing room that I printed off and then promptly lost. 😳 I have to say that I am way behind on Christmas vests for pictures this year. My card was compromised and I have been operating on limited cash until my new card arrived. I finally got a new card a couple days ago and yesterday i finally got into town to get some cheap fabric for lining and the backs for the vests. Sadly I forgot my box of scraps to send off to you. Strike two on my part.🤦🏼♀️ Hopefully I'll remember on Thursday when I have plans to go into town next. I live about 20 minutes outside of town and sometimes it's an effort to leave the homestead, especially with the cost of gas these days. I'm washing and ironing all my fabric today. So hopefully tomorrow I can cut everything out and get to sewing.
No patchwork this year, as I don't love doing the construction seams for patchwork by hand... especially when there's so much other hand-sewing to be done in the embroidery. So not a great travel project... maybe another year though!!
Just discovered you a short while ago and I am so enjoying you! I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. I loved your Victorian knitting bag and went thrift shopping in an effort 0:23 to make one of my own and scored a canvas bag and a large bag of ribbons and lace the hunt is on! Thank you for your enthusiasm it brightens my day!
I noticed you were wearing your glorious toweling jumpsuit to warm up at the theater. Are all the other performers completely jealous? Happy holiday season!
Ça va être génial de te suivre dans tes pérégrinations entre les créations dans le bus, l’installation Noël à l’hôtel et les coulisses du spectacle 👍🏻🤩… deux fois par semaine c’est déjà bien 😊 ! Ça prend du temps ces vidéos ! Supers les patrons Mac Call 🤭 ! Ma realisation, ce sera autre chose 😅 ! Prends bien soin de toi, Shannon… tu as l’esprit de Noël avec toi… et tes abonnés qui ne te lâchent pas 😂 !! À bientôt !!! 🌸✨🌸✨🌸
Yay, this is great! Thank you for making this while on tour :D hope you can still have a happy Christmas while on tour too! One-a-day uploads i find overwhelming as a content consumer, i don't understand how any creator does it!
I was just looking into 1950s cobbler apron patterns today!! I want to make a Rosie Cotton Final Reunion Dress and I'm considering doing it with a apron like that 😊
That looks like (several) fun projects! I can’t wait to see how they turn out. I like the 1975 style design. I can see that with a little tweaking and personalising, it could look quite striking.
What a lovely series! My before Christmas went sideways so now I'm getting caught up. Fortunately Christmas went well. Hope you and yours had a lovely Christmas and a wonderful new year
You have way too much energy. So jealous. Don’t see how you can keep up with it all. When i travel, I also take a craft bag. It’s ,Ike my security blanket. I don’t always make something but it’s there in case I get bored or anxious. Even took my jewelry toolbox on a 7 day cruise. Boy did I get some looks. Made it to the 5th day. Ended up making some jewelry out by the pool and even sold a few pieces. What an interesting life you lead. Have enjoyed you videos. I’m a new subscriber. Happy Holidays.
I agree, I always have *something* with me to entertain myself (craft bag or often a book)... it's exactly a security blanket, that's such a good way of putting it!! 🎄♥️💚♥️🎄
Thank you for VlogMass Ep1 - loved all of it!! I know you are knitting the 2-tone sweater first, but I was wondering if you had thought about trying out "fair isle" style knitting for your multi-colour yarn? I have a pattern with multiple different fair isle tops (vests, sweaters, and a "lady's" jacket!!), that I could scan and email to you, if you're interested!! Also, glad the opening night went well, and "CHOOKAS" for the rest of the tour!! (That's what our Aussie-based performers say to each other!! LOL)
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the adventure, thanks for coming along! ♥️💛🎪💛♥️ I probably won't do any fair isle on this tour just because I don't know that I will have the mental energy to try and tackle something new AND because that's maybe a bit more messy (juggling all the colors) than I want to try to manage with all the other luggage and such that I have with me. Will definitely do some in the future, without a doubt, just maybe not the ideal tour project.... lots of other knitting has been happening, though ;-) And yes, I'm quite familiar with the CHOOKAS! 🐨
thank you so much for all you do, you are very much appreciated. That green sparkle fabric had christmas trees dancing in my head, lol Take care, be well
So, are you going to be at the Lisboa shows? I’ve been thinking of going to the Altice Arena for the Cirque on the 26thDecember! Let me know if you’ll be there.
I can't sew, knit, crochet, or read while riding anywhere. I get sick easily while traveling. I hate to travel. Please be careful. Thank you form this video.
I can't usually read on a car at all, like not even look at my phone, but on larger vehicles (bus, train, etc) it's much better, and especially in the front of the bus, I was able to finish an entire book (of which I will update everyone shortly, because it was an AMAZING book)!!
Muchas gracias por el video, si que te has llevado material para hacer muchas cosas, estoy con muchas ganas de ver todo lo que harás, felices fiestas 😘😘😘
Awww, I'm bummed you aren't coming to Rapid City! There's a Cirque show here this weekend that I'm debating getting tickets for. $200+ when we already spent about that much on Nutcracker tickets = can I REALLY justify??? But it's AWESOME!!! But... *sigh* I'll probably cave. I have one kid who LOVES ballet and another who LOVES gymnastics. Cirque is the best of all worlds! 😂
Someone else in the comments just asked me about Rapid City too, so there are at least a couple of you who live in the same area! But no, we're not going to Rapid City, that's either a different company altogether, or a different cast from the same company as our show (they have three simultaneous tours)!!
Holy moly, what a great series. Love seeing how you manage crafting on the go! If anyone is ungrateful for your video upload schedule they should realize you're literally ON TOUR while doing all this!! Don't burn yourself out 💜 thank you for sharing your passions with us!
Thank you so much! I don't think anybody who clicks on a vlogmas video is going to be ungrateful, I just didn't want anybody to be disappointed if they expected daily videos, ya know?!
@@ShannonMakes good!! Haha 💜💜
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Whenever Stephanie Canada gets a pattern that's folded that way, she calls it factory folded. It is, of course, the goal when ordering vintage patterns. You know what that means, you win!
I was just going to come into the comments and suggesting she looks into Stephanie Canada and backroom finds 😂
I love vintage patterns
So excited to see this series. I struggle to get out of my armchair, so seeing you do your thing is awe-inspiring!
We don't have second hand, Good Will , charity shops here in Spain. (There are some in the south, but that's 1000 km away) and I really regret the loss of all the goodies that could be obtained at a price I can actually afford. P.s. giant stockings, more presents. What's not good about that?
Do you have an entire suitcase of just crafting supplies‽ That’s hilariously amazing!
You betcha! 🤣🤣
I always take handwork when I travel. Always have something to read and something to do.
@kathrynblack9152 you’ll have to stay tuned for the book I just got… it’s killer! 🔥🔥
I’m sure everyone understands you’re at the mercy of your schedule, so, whatever you manage is a much appreciated Christmas gift. Love seeing the behind the scenes and show shots and I’m really looking forward to seeing that knit top take shape. Happy holidays and stay safe.😊
Thank you!! And the knit top has had many twists and turns already, so... stay tuned, it's a fun ride!!
I LOVE that you bring some Christmas to the hotel room! That pattern #4 is absolutely the 70s!!! I lived and sewed my way through the 70s and recognized it immediately!!!! Please don’t put to much pressure on yourself to get these vlogs out. We’ll be here waiting patiently!! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure!
Yay!!! Someone else who was around during the 70's!!!✌
I had that pattern too! Shannon, is there enough fabric in the mistletoe tablecloth to make this dress? I know you aren't wild about this pattern but with the right fabric - and the right length for you - it just might become a favourite Christmas dress!
Don’t worry about vlogmas videos. Enjoy your tour, make sure you sightsee as well. Glad you have projects to destress with
Oh I think that 70s pattern is great. You don't see a wide legged jumpsuit very often. I think that would look fabulous on you, and the overalls are cute too. Come on, embrace your 1970's self girl! You know those jumpsuits are back in style anyway.
It's so true, they are kinda back in style (and I always love a good jumpsuit... having made two of them on the channel already 🤣🤣)
I also really like that one. If not like the ruffel at top easy to skip to. But me want it
I had no idea what chicken scratch is - we must try it! This vlog is going to be lots of fun, and I can't wait to see you crafting on a bus lol.
Well, to be honest, there aren't too many shots of me crafting on the bus, because it's nearly impossible to get any real footage of it... and I've mostly been editing on the bus... but I did get some knitting done the other day!!
@@ShannonMakes I've seen chicken scratch in the past but didn't know what it was called or how to do it. I didn't really look closely and it's been a while. I'd like to see what you make and if possible, how you do it.
It reminds me of japanese mending and slow stitching. I want to try both and am very exited about the chickens 😀
lots of love and interest for the chicken scratch, so let's do itttt!!! 💚🐣♥️🐣
I had never heard of chicken scratch either, but when I saw it, I realised we call it gingham lace and I used to sew this at school. It's great fun.
Very excited to see the vintage waistcoat pattern make a reappearance! Safe travels.
Yessss, that's such a good pattern!! 😍
Oh my goodness, chicken scratch has been on my list to try for so long! We really gotta get together for a stitch fest at some point...
I’m totally down, I think it’s be a blast!!
I immediately smacked the pause button at the chicken scratch thing on gingham, I've got a similar sized gingham but in purple, so hope you make a video if you ever try it!
I'll probably give it a "go" pretty shortly here, it seems like it'd be fun to do on the bus!!
As someone who absolutely loves finding a ton of stocking stuffers for the people on my Christmas list, I think a giant stocking pattern would be my jam. I have a ton of fabric from when I used to make puppets, so I might try sewing along during this Vlogmas. 😊
I'm not sure I need that many presents in my suitcase, but there are lots of giant stocking fans in the comments... also, I'm pretty mediocre at finding stocking stuffers! 😩
So inspiring! I love chicken scratch. Thank you for sharing- we need to have portable projects going for travel times.
Yes, we sure do!!
Me too I had never heard of it before but what Shannon showed I just loved, it gave me a whole new idea that I had to go and put into my notes to try out 😊😊
So excited for all of the Christmas/on-the-road content, and the vintage patterns segment is such a great idea!! Portable project ideas are a must! On top of my larger scale sewing projects reserved for weekends, I often have a lunchtime-at-work portable project (often knitting), and a late-evening-while-watching-tv project (hand-sewing, darning, embroidery or knitting)
Yesssss, I love portable projects, and they've definitely fallen by the wayside since I started UA-cam - no time for projects that can't be filmed, but not this season! ALL the portable projects!
:D Whaaaat, a cobblers apron?! I have never seen this and I'm a cobbler. It's so cute! Those pockets would be handy for tacks and tools, I guess? If you would make them in a sturdy leather, that is. Anyway I love your make-do creativity kit while travelling and the footage of the opening night, fun and inspirational. I'm looking forward to the rest of Vlogmas!
They certainly are some hefty sized pockets, so I guess it's what you choose to make the apron out of, although I'm guessing they chose that name more out of inspiration rather than expecting actual cobblers to use the pattern, but hey! that's still cool!
Please do sightsee, take a stroll, look up. You never know when a random building may give you textural design and pattern inspiration for a project.
Oh, I love historical architecture, so I'm ALWAYS looking up... so far Savannah, Charleston, and Detroit did NOT disappoint when it came to architecture (and you'll see some of it in the upcoming vlogs)!!
I dont know why I love that 70s pattern but i do. Id wear the heck out of it!
Honestly, with a bit of tweaking, I think it'd be amazing!
This is going to be So Much Fun(tm) to follow. You've got a 3-ring circus going on all day and into the night!
(pun intended)
And Cascade 220 is so nice to knit with, I think. Have fun with that and everything else.
Thank you!! And yes, I do love the Cascade 220.... so lovely to knit! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
It makes me surprisingly happy to see the towelling overalls being used and useful. :D
thank you! They get used pretty much every winter contract we do, to the point that I need to resew some of the buttons before they fall off! 🤣
For sealing knitting wool dyes wash in really cold water with sea salt. I would wash the blue on its own.
I love the vintage patterns. Thank you for sharing.
I’m sure this question has already been answered, but where does your darling furbaby stay while you tour. I thoroughly enjoyed your first episode of vlogmas.
Thank you, glad to have you along for the adventure! 🥰🎄🐶Your question is noted
You have set yourself quite a challenge. I think you would really like that last wrap I believe 1975 pattern. I actually think that apron could be pretty cool too.
thank you! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure! Might make the apron out of some 1930s repro prints!
I used to find things put on the verge on a couple of particular streets I used to walk down between the train station and my old job, when I was able to work a few years ago. One of my favourite finds was some handmade Christmas bunting that was just pinking sheared around the edges and sewn onto bias tape or something. I bet crazy quilting Christmas bunting would be fun, and it could be something you could take with you in future pre-Christmas travelling 😊🎄
that's so funny, when I was brainstorming a list of Christmas crafts to bring with me (before leaving on tour, I mean), I was thinking that simple Christmas bunting could be one of them! Maybe not crazy quilted, just because that's a lot more work and I'll save it for the stockings, but imagine teeny tiny little bunting to wrap on the garland?!?!
Oh yes I am team teeny bunting!
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A delight! 🎅🍭 This is so fun! Never crossed my mind it would be daily 🤪 not with your schedule! I'm heavily involved with theatre so I understand the time constraint! Eagerly awaiting the next one! Thoroughly enjoy the peek 👀 into the circus life!🤩
Thank you!!! I just didn't want anybody to be hoping for or looking for daily videos and be disappointed, ya know?! 🥰 Glad to have you along for the adventure 🎪💛♥️
I’d love to see a “Pack with Me” video at some point because HOW do you fit all the things you need for a long tour PLUS all those crafting supplies? 😂 Please teach me your secrets!!
I pack hardly any clothes at all, is one of the secrets 🤣🤣🧵✂️
Great idea to bring a Christmas garland with you. Thanks for the behind the scenes foot.
thank you! 🎄♥️💚♥️🎄
Thank you for this lovely video. I JUST arrived home after visiting family for a month. Everything I came home with is in my car in a box or bag. I’d love some packing/organizing tips. Thank you, again.
Ooooh, I dunno that I have much wisdom on packing, but your interest and question is noted!! And you're very welcome, thanks for joining in on the adventures!
My mom did the chicken scratch aprons as gifts for friends and family many years ago.
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So enjoying this glimpse into touring life! I’m impressed that you can knit or sew in a moving vehicle.
You're very welcome 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
I'm so happy to have more videos from you during this time! Thanks for sharing! And I really enjoy seeing all the circus-related content! It's so cool! 😍
Yay, thank you! 🥰 Glad to have you along for the adventure 🎪💛♥️
Owl sleep mask is very cute! VLogs is a very good craft-companion video 💕
Thank you! It was purchased for us as a sort of gag gift, but I use mine all the time 🤣🦉😴
Lovely to see you! The crafting suitcase is awesome and hilarious. It’s wonderful your opening night went so well. Thank you for sharing ❤
You're very welcome! 🎄♥️💚♥️🎄
Vlogas, Shannon style. I like it. Try Tues/Fri. Have always liked that schedule. :) Great start. It's kinda a travel vlog as well. U+ Phil be safe. Ciao.
So you are touring, crafting and vlogging daily? You are going to need a long nap on the 26th!
Well, not daily (as per the addendum at the end 🤣), but I plan on taking a long nap in January when I maybe, finally have a down moment!
Oh I just got to that bit lol! That's why I need to wait and watch the whole thing😂
I also have that vest pattern! I'll definitely need to scale the size up, which is why I haven't tackled it yet 😅. Thanks for taking us on the road with you. ☺️
🎄♥️💚♥️🎄 you're very welcome!
Chicken Scratch is on my list of crafts to try! I love finding crafters who do such a variety of things! And you've got a great mix! I thought about the Vlogmas conundrum, too. So I'm taking a page out of Engineering Knits' book and doing Craftmas.
Thank you! 😍🥰
Fun vests! I'd be willing to buy it from you when you're done with it! Have fun on tour!
My grandmother used to make aprons like that!!
Nice!! That's so cool!
The edging on your red linens is called hemstitching. You can do it by machine using special needles or by hand.
Yes, thank you, I know - it's what I do on road trips when I'm bored (by hand, obviously)!!
I love watching all of your circus clips plus the sewing. So fun to see how you live and work in contrast to my life!
Glad you enjoy it!
How did I not notice that your lovable dog is named Cinnamon? MY lovable dog is named Cinnamon! 🥰 Also, thank you for the view of your garlanded fireplace. Cozy indeed🎄
Probably because her name is actually "Cannelle" which is cinnamon in French, so it probably slipped by unnoticed! And yes, the fireplace is quite cheerful... there will be more of it in future Vlogmases, to be sure!
Aww welcome to my state! I am sorry for the heat.
Thank you!! I was melting a bit inside, but now we're off to more Northern climes, and while some of the cast are miserable, I'm so happy!! 🎄♥️💚♥️🎄
As an Australian, warm xmas is pretty normal, but I understand your need to decorate, and I think its lovely. It occurred to me that I need to do a stocking for my new grand-niece .... think I will get in on that soon. I think you have been quite ambitious, but still .... better too many projects, than not enough. Have a great time!
I *always* pack too many crafts/books/analog entertainment.... my whole life I've been like that, because just like you say, better too many than not enough!!
I'm making some muslin produce bags for people for Christmas. I've gotten them all cut out, and done the stamping with fabric paint to decorate them. Now I just have to assemble them all.
Nice! That sounds like a lovely gift!!
the circus stuff looks so cool! I had no idea what sort of performing you did until this tour! hope you're having fun and good luck with it all! x
Thank you!!
Can't wait to see your Christmas stocking.
Thank you!! 🎄🎪♥️
I’m going to have to look up what “chicken scratch” is! It looks so cute. I’m excited for Volgmas - Shannon style. ❤
I did show some examples on-screen, in hopes of illuminating/visual aids, but definitely look into it!
@@ShannonMakes those are what made me want to look into the technique farther. Thank you so much. Now. Let’s see how my husband will react to yet “another” project. Lol.
I looked up the show's travel dates and we're going to miss the Portland performances by one day. I hope the show and all the travel go smoothly!
Well I think you must be looking at either another show or the cast for another tour (there are THREE tours for this show this year), because we won't be in Portland at all, so don't feel too bummed!!
@@ShannonMakescan you share where you will be? There are a few shows near enough to me to drive to, but I'm guessing each tour is regional and while I am interested in seeing a show, I'd prefer to see one of yours if that's an option for me. 🙂
If you're on Instagram, I have our tour schedule and info (because you're right that there are multiple casts of this company running simultaneous Christmas tours) saved as a Highlight on my profile!
Good to know my suitcase (I have the exact same one) can hold SO much crafting supplies 🤣 Excited to see what you do with everything; especially the mystery bundle superwash since I bought a bunch of it on sale months ago and still don't have a plan for it. Great content as always, looking forward to the next one!
this suitcase is HUUUUGE, it's maybe 3/4 full with ALL my crafting supplies AND my clothing AND some other stuff! 🤣🤣 Good thing we're travelling by bus though, because if I filled it all the way up, it'd definitely be more than 23 kg!
I have a swatch of the red velvet's green twin that I ended up not buying yardage for! Time to hit the post office!
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The instructions from the 1950s sound familiar to me. That's when I learned to sew!
Since I just started following you a week ago, I had some catching up to do. I was curious about you mentioning your career and interest in the circus life. I had no idea you were a star performer. I'm very impressed with your talent and how you make it look so easy. You mentioned you're in Florida - I'm in Florida, near Tampa, so that was nice to hear. I really enjoyed watching the little bit of performance you included and hope the rest of the Christmas ones share more. Off to the next video!
Great start to Vlogmas! Opening night looked wonderful. I wouldn't worry about the schedule, some people upload every day, some every second and some do it a once a week, so whatever works for you!
Yes, definitely! I just didn't want anybody to be hoping for or looking for daily videos... but I do know that the type of people who will be watching these types of videos will be the kind who are actually interested, and not the jerks who leave stupid mean comments on my normal videos 🤣
😹😹the minute you pulled the last pattern out I knew what year it was, as I had made it back in the day😹😹😹I made the middle outfit, one we had to add to the length as it was not long enough for me as I was already shy of 6” back then😹😹😹now at 60 I’m stooped and skunked😹😹😹
😳😳🙀🙀okay you just made me realise once I manage to unpack Mom’s sewing boxes as well as mine I have tonnes of vintage patterns now I suddenly feel old😹😹😹I had already decided much of the fabrics I would have to sell as they are not my style/type plus much of the dress making fabrics will be polyester and I’m not using it for making skirts as the static build up really really gives me a huge zaps to the point it hurts. But I’m sure that there will be someone out there who will love them 😊
As I was once told “You do You” as long as it’s you, you will be happy, Mom was right every time I go off course from me, I was never happy with the results.
I love watching your channel your always so upbeat and happy and that is the best infections everyone loves to catch🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
That's absolutely wild, I love that you actually have it and have made it!!Thank you for the kind words! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
I love that you bring a little bit of Christmas with you on tour! My mom is very much the same- she loves Christmas things, but we've often been away from home at Christmas. So she takes little battery-powered fairy lights (her latest set are snowman-shaped) and sturdy tinsel strands to decorate wherever they're staying.
I already love this video series, it's awesome to see what your plans are for crafting on tour!
Awww, I love the little snowman twinkle lights! And we have the sturdy tinsel strands too, if they're the vintage, twisted metal style! Glad you enjoyed the adventure, thanks for coming along! ♥️💛🎪💛♥️
Can't wait to see what's next!!!!
thank you! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
So with one whole suitcase for crafting supplies I was curious as to how much luggage you do get to bring on tour. I was hopeful your vlogmas schedule was going to be daily but I did expect that to not be the case given you are on tour! Looking forward to seeing whatever you put out whenever! Your videos always make my day!
Well the purple suitcase is actually just a large backpack that comes with me on the bus, and the larger luggage with the garland goes under the bus! I'm really good at packing light on the clothing.... and really bad at packing light on the "crafting entertainment" 🤣🤣
@@ShannonMakes given its one way for you to unwind and have down time I can kinda understand the not packing light!
Hi! Do you ever rest? I absolutely love, love,love your program.❤❤❤😊
Great first vlogmas video. I love your style and content. So creative. 🎉❤😊
Thank you! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
You're going to be in our city the 23rd! Hubby is considering getting tickets and we're going to make it a date. We're both fans of Cirque.
Careful, there are three different casts doing this tour simultaneously!! The cities I will be hitting are the ones that I posted in my Victorian Patchwork video, and they’re also saved as a highlight on my Instagram!
Oh what fun I can't wait to see the sticking. Have you considered doing patchwork stockings? Might be fun. I have a pattern somewhere in my sewing room that I printed off and then promptly lost. 😳 I have to say that I am way behind on Christmas vests for pictures this year. My card was compromised and I have been operating on limited cash until my new card arrived. I finally got a new card a couple days ago and yesterday i finally got into town to get some cheap fabric for lining and the backs for the vests. Sadly I forgot my box of scraps to send off to you. Strike two on my part.🤦🏼♀️ Hopefully I'll remember on Thursday when I have plans to go into town next. I live about 20 minutes outside of town and sometimes it's an effort to leave the homestead, especially with the cost of gas these days. I'm washing and ironing all my fabric today. So hopefully tomorrow I can cut everything out and get to sewing.
No patchwork this year, as I don't love doing the construction seams for patchwork by hand... especially when there's so much other hand-sewing to be done in the embroidery. So not a great travel project... maybe another year though!!
Yay Craftmas! I'm watching while crocheting my granny square blanket! 🧶🎄 Can't wait for episode 2!
Yay, thank you! 🥰 Glad to have you along for the adventure, hope you got lots of crocheting done! 🎪💛♥️
So fun that you're doing vlogmas! Excited to see more circus stuff. It's so cool to see your day job.
Thank you!! Glad to have you along for the ride!
I love the cobblers apron! I hope you decide to make one of them! I love coming along with you on the road! So fun!
Maybe out of my faux-vintage 1930s fat eighths fabric?!? 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
How exciting to see a vlogmas(whatever the schedule) with new towns, circus and crafting and we will enjoy it all/whenever. Thankyou
you're very welcome, it's been very fun so far! 🎄♥️💚♥️🎄
Just discovered you a short while ago and I am so enjoying you! I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. I loved your Victorian knitting bag and went thrift shopping in an effort 0:23 to make one of my own and scored a canvas bag and a large bag of ribbons and lace the hunt is on! Thank you for your enthusiasm it brightens my day!
Congratulations on your excellent score, I love that!!! May it keep you as entertained as mine did!
I noticed you were wearing your glorious toweling jumpsuit to warm up at the theater. Are all the other performers completely jealous? Happy holiday season!
Well, maybe not jealous, but I DID get many compliments on it from the cast, as I always do when I bring it on contract with me!
Shannon, this was fun to watch! I’m so looking forward to more Vlogmas videos❤️
Yay! Thank you! 🥰 Glad to have you along for the ride!
Ça va être génial de te suivre dans tes pérégrinations entre les créations dans le bus, l’installation Noël à l’hôtel et les coulisses du spectacle 👍🏻🤩… deux fois par semaine c’est déjà bien 😊 ! Ça prend du temps ces vidéos !
Supers les patrons Mac Call 🤭 ! Ma realisation, ce sera autre chose 😅 !
Prends bien soin de toi, Shannon… tu as l’esprit de Noël avec toi… et tes abonnés qui ne te lâchent pas 😂 !!
À bientôt !!!
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Merciii!! ♥️💛🎪💛♥️
I love this so much! Really looking forward to your next post, love the vintage patterns portion as well.
Thank you!! 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
❤love this looking forward to watching your progress over the next few weeks ,take care and have fun x
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the adventure, thanks for coming along! ♥️💛🎪💛♥️
Yay, this is great! Thank you for making this while on tour :D hope you can still have a happy Christmas while on tour too! One-a-day uploads i find overwhelming as a content consumer, i don't understand how any creator does it!
I think those creators have an easier time just talking for hours than I do 🤣🤣 Also, they probably pay an editor!
@@ShannonMakes very good point! But the way you talk is good :D
I absolutely love the 70s pattern! I'm sure someone else would too :) So sweet that you make your hotel room all Christmassy :)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the adventure, thanks for coming along! ♥️💛🎪💛♥️
Cool 😀
I was just looking into 1950s cobbler apron patterns today!! I want to make a Rosie Cotton Final Reunion Dress and I'm considering doing it with a apron like that 😊
that's so fun!!
I've made View 1 of the S3298 weskit!! It was so fun to wear and make, i hope you enjoy it!
Oh, that's so neat!! I love that, can't wait to get to my own!
Were you doing your act on the large ring in the show? I want to make sure I knew which one was you.
Yes, that was me ☺️
That looks like (several) fun projects! I can’t wait to see how they turn out.
I like the 1975 style design. I can see that with a little tweaking and personalising, it could look quite striking.
Thank you!! 🥰🎄 And yes, it's true that with tweaking, most things could be made to be quite striking!
What a lovely series!
My before Christmas went sideways so now I'm getting caught up. Fortunately Christmas went well. Hope you and yours had a lovely Christmas and a wonderful new year
You're not the only one, so you're at least in good company!! Happy New Year, and hopefully it stays a bit more on track XD
You have way too much energy. So jealous. Don’t see how you can keep up with it all. When i travel, I also take a craft bag. It’s ,Ike my security blanket. I don’t always make something but it’s there in case I get bored or anxious. Even took my jewelry toolbox on a 7 day cruise. Boy did I get some looks. Made it to the 5th day. Ended up making some jewelry out by the pool and even sold a few pieces. What an interesting life you lead. Have enjoyed you videos. I’m a new subscriber. Happy Holidays.
I agree, I always have *something* with me to entertain myself (craft bag or often a book)... it's exactly a security blanket, that's such a good way of putting it!! 🎄♥️💚♥️🎄
I love vintage patterns, too!
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Safe travels!😊
Thank you! ♥️💛🎪💛♥️
Thank you for VlogMass Ep1 - loved all of it!! I know you are knitting the 2-tone sweater first, but I was wondering if you had thought about trying out "fair isle" style knitting for your multi-colour yarn? I have a pattern with multiple different fair isle tops (vests, sweaters, and a "lady's" jacket!!), that I could scan and email to you, if you're interested!!
Also, glad the opening night went well, and "CHOOKAS" for the rest of the tour!! (That's what our Aussie-based performers say to each other!! LOL)
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the adventure, thanks for coming along! ♥️💛🎪💛♥️ I probably won't do any fair isle on this tour just because I don't know that I will have the mental energy to try and tackle something new AND because that's maybe a bit more messy (juggling all the colors) than I want to try to manage with all the other luggage and such that I have with me. Will definitely do some in the future, without a doubt, just maybe not the ideal tour project.... lots of other knitting has been happening, though ;-) And yes, I'm quite familiar with the CHOOKAS! 🐨
thank you so much for all you do, you are very much appreciated. That green sparkle fabric had christmas trees dancing in my head, lol Take care, be well
You're very welcome 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
Omg I LOVE knitting 4 victory’s instagram!! I’m so excited for this project!
Oh, I know... isn't it just stunning and inspiring?!?!
My curiosity assault me where are you touring for the next six weeks, wherever I travel, I always pack a craft bag or I will go stir crazy 😜
There's a list of cities saved as a highlight on my Instagram if you're still curious! 🎄♥️💚♥️🎄
Love your video.
Thank you!!!
this series is giving me life! i'm so glad we get more circus content. also, i love that you have traveling decor for christmas.
Thank you so much!! Glad to have you along for the ride!
That vest pattern is so cute!
Thank you! Agreed!!
So, are you going to be at the Lisboa shows? I’ve been thinking of going to the Altice Arena for the Cirque on the 26thDecember! Let me know if you’ll be there.
You’re good. I can’t keep up with more than 3x a week, plus would prefer you get plenty of sleep and stay on top of your other job.
Yes, definitely! Filming has only been happening when I want to, I don't ever really try to force something if I'm not in the mood 🥰🥰🫶
Thanks so much for recording at a decent level (don't have to run the volume to max).
You bet!
I can't sew, knit, crochet, or read while riding anywhere. I get sick easily while traveling. I hate to travel. Please be careful. Thank you form this video.
I can't usually read on a car at all, like not even look at my phone, but on larger vehicles (bus, train, etc) it's much better, and especially in the front of the bus, I was able to finish an entire book (of which I will update everyone shortly, because it was an AMAZING book)!!
Muchas gracias por el video, si que te has llevado material para hacer muchas cosas, estoy con muchas ganas de ver todo lo que harás, felices fiestas 😘😘😘
Thank you! 🎄♥️🎄
I really enjoy your videos. Very fun.
You're very welcome 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed the first one, and happy to have you along for the adventure!
Any chance you're coming to Virginia? I saw a Christmas Circus advertised... it would be great to see your show!
No, our cast is not coming through... there are many Christmas circuses though, and some are from the same company, others are not!
Awww, I'm bummed you aren't coming to Rapid City! There's a Cirque show here this weekend that I'm debating getting tickets for. $200+ when we already spent about that much on Nutcracker tickets = can I REALLY justify??? But it's AWESOME!!! But... *sigh*
I'll probably cave. I have one kid who LOVES ballet and another who LOVES gymnastics. Cirque is the best of all worlds! 😂
Someone else in the comments just asked me about Rapid City too, so there are at least a couple of you who live in the same area! But no, we're not going to Rapid City, that's either a different company altogether, or a different cast from the same company as our show (they have three simultaneous tours)!!
@@ShannonMakes It's Cirque Dreams. :) I'm excited to go, even if you don't be there. Break a leg!
Thank you I am excited to travel with you and sharing your craft times. Does your partner travel with you, are they in the circus too.
Thank you, glad to have you along for the adventure! Your question is noted
I'm here for the stash viewing 😂.
That one pattern that is called a poncho? Christmas stocking looks a good size. 👍
That's the word they used?! 🤷♀️🤣