July 𖤓 knitting, sewing, natural dyeing and allotment updates | finished Bifurca & Francli Daypack 𖤓 

Hello. Really enjoyed this month’s video. We’re on holiday in France but cut and dried or froze lots of plants before we left for dyeing. Have today found some 100% wool yarn grown in this area and naturally dyed with local plants. Might buy some to make a bifurca vest as yours is so lovely. Best wishes, Laura

Your made clothes are so unique and special, thanks for the inspiration, the combinations you make are gorgeous !

Love the rustic yarn and natural dyes youve used. Your sewing projects are beautiful. Your Tetti's Garden knit is wonderful too A stunning finish. I look forward to more vlogs.

Wow! I turn my back for 2 minutes and your making has taken quantum leaps! I adore your outfits xx

I'm so happy with the dress you made. Everytime I wear it, I feel protected and full of happiness, because every stich was made with love and attention to detail. Greetings from Switzerland. Mum of 2. P.S. sorry my late response. Life happens sometimes with unexpected goodbyes we have to deal with.

Your hand dyed yarns are so gorgeous, particularly the indigo and walnut one. I'm also super excited about the knitting retreat, I started following you after the sewing one which was sad but I'm really hoping to come to this next one.

I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago, I love the style of what you choose to sew, the wrap skirt is beautiful! Also so impressed by your rucksack. I commented on your last video to say that you'd inspired me to try again with the Hattie dress pattern, well the pieces are all cut out and I've worked my first few seams 😊 Thanks for another inspiring episode ❤

Lovely to watch Lorna, your enthusiasm for all your crafts is infectious (my favourite things too)

Such a great video covering all the topics that I love. You are so generous to share your knowledge. Your projects are beautiful and it’s all very inspiring 🌸

I've recently come across your wonderful channel on RU-vid and I absolutely love it! I am a crocheter but you have inspired me to try knitting again and find natural yarns that are okay for sensitive skin. I like listening to your videos as I crochet 🧶🫶🏽

All of your makes are LOVELY!

Your vest is absolutely gorgeous, I will have to add the pattern to my never ending’to do’ list 😂🧶💕

That vest and the colors are PERFECTION!

Could you do a tutorial about how you dye your wool? It’s all beautiful!

Wow, you are so talented and inspiring ❤

Love, love your blogs!! They are so relaxing to watch. I’m currently refurbishing my apartment. So I’m crocheting some bits to add to it. I’m also knitting the Jardiniere socks by Stone Knits xx

In my opinion you have the best channel on RU-vid.

I loved everything you've made in this video. You have my dream skills and expertise level in those skills. How cool to have made so many different things on your own, with dye that you've grown in your allotment. Very inspiring!!! ♥️

We have been blessed with lots of beautiful lavender in our garden 🪴 I have been drying it and sewing lavender pouches and also sharing with family and friends 😊 I always enjoy your episodes the Bifurca vest looks amazing 🤩

I really appreciate how you pay attention to size inclusivity even when your size is available! Everything you made looks so lovely. I’m currently knitting the Holger sweater but soon finished with it and can’t wait to get into knitting the Bifurca vest, already have the yarn waiting 🧶 Sewing wise I’m hoping to sew the Pansy dress again today, it’s by Rosery Apparel and I’ve worn my first one loads. I really wish I lived somewhere closer so I could attend your retreats!

I really enjoyed seeing the dyed yarn. The colors are fascinating. Good job!

Oh, looking forward to seeing the skirt tutorial! As well as, more news on the knitting retreat ❤allotment is looking fantastic 🎉😊

Love all the handmade items, I bought my sister some yarn from you for her birthday and took my ball winder with me to Devon where she lives so I could wind it up for her - I forgot that part when I ordered it! I’m not a knitter but I love to sew and crochet. I am almost finished a EPP squares quilt, over 1200 squares at my last count and about 6 months work!

I'm glad I found your channel.

Wow, the yarn you dyed looks so great! I fell in love with Jacob fleece when I got some roving to spin, and that led me to getting 3 Jacob and one Shetland sheep this spring! Love to you from Minnesota, USA. Wish I lived anywhere near you so I could come to a retreat!

Hi Lorna, I don't normally comment but I thought I would. I have followed you for ages, love your style, choice of fabric,yarn, colours, Autumn! The vest was stunning and really suited you, you make this Yorkshire lass very happy. I could go on, but I won't .Thank you.

Really enjoy your makes!!

I bought the skyline on impulse too! Must get making next week. Love your material ❤

Todo muy lindo... Me encantó la falda larga a cuadros con bolsillo. Intentaré hacerme una igual. Saludos 🤗

What a lovely selection of really successful finished projects! As you were talking, a couple of recommendations came to mind. First, your briar shawl and hedgerow chat made me wonder if you have encountered the music of Sam Lee? He’s an amazing folksinger and nature lover and on his recent album there’s a song called Bushes and Briars that you might enjoy. Second, have you watched the (wonderful) Green Bean podcast before? Katie is having to take a break at the moment but they made a swimsuit recently and suggested some interesting patterns, including for gymnastics leotards that can be made as swimwear with a wider range of shapes to choose from. And lastly, I was just looking at the Pelica vest recently and deciding that I’d like to make it soon too. I might decide to spin some yarn especially for it which will delay my casting on somewhat, but I think it could be a really useful garment.

I'm looking forward to the skirt turorial! Been wanting to buy one second-hand but haven't found one that is just right, so this is perfect!

Hello! I just wanted to tell you how inspiring your videos are!

Also love the more rustic yarns. May I ask where you generally purchase your knitting wool? Being in Cheltenham, there is sadly not too much to choose from. Hope I am not intruding and really enjoying your channel! S.

Natural dying, love your colors. So you used walnut leaves? How did you get your green? Did you do indigo over something else?Yay on the skirt tutorial! Thanks!I. I had a number of people over for a natural dye day, and we had lots of fun: madder, logwood, osage orange (a local tree) and cochineal. Some fun colors. Love your videos, thank you!

I’m really loving your videos! Thank you for sharing all your makes with us! I see and knit as well. You share many different small pattern companies that I am not aware of and I like what I’m seeing. I am aware of some indie designers but as I see, there are many more. Is there one place on the internet to see everything that’s out there? How do you come across all these cute sewing pattern? Thanks!!! 😊

I wonna knit something from Tati as well - the construction is so unusually and fun but is it difficult with all the colorwork (never done)?

New subscriber here! Your makes are beautiful! What needles do you use for your socks?

What is the and of the beige yarn for the birfurca vest?

Last thing i finished knitting is a bra, but now i find myself looking forward to autumn and winter already so i started a balaclava...