We are aware that there are sound issues in this podcast. Please accept our deepest apologies for the inconvenience. One of our microphones broke down and we did not notice it until after the podcast was recorded. And unfortunately, due to our extremely busy schedule, we couldn’t re-record it as we were on our way to London, then Venice then Oslo. We hope we will be forgiven and we promise we will do our best to be better next time.
As a speech therapist who works with children with special needs, I am delighted you are in your nephew’s life! He needs you both! My sister never spoke till she was 5. I wd translate for my parents! It is why I decided to be a SLP. I love my profession!
Thank you for supporting your grand-nephew -- someone who understands and supports an unusual kid can make all the difference in the world. And he sounds like I was as a kid, so I feel supported just listening to the two of you talk about him.
Arne, your compassion and humor is why we love you. I am glad you discovered your doll. I found a book of a favorite author at a swap shed in my dump. I recognized the colors of the spine. Made me so happy. Have you ever seen the books by Tasha Tudor? You would appreciate her art, gardens and crafts. I think dollhouse too. Love watching and listening to you both.
I love the way you support the nephew whose connection to the world is a little bit unusual! And how great that he loves painting and furnishing the dollhouse and building cool things like cup-and-stringg telephones!
I completely loved spending this time with you. I was knitting while you talked of so many interesting and diverse things! I am SUPER excited about ARNE's doll rescued from the trash. I rescue a lot of dolls and bears from the trash! They just seem to find me. Thank you, again, for an enjoyable hour.
❤O, so glad to see you! Arne’s glee at finding his doll has not worn off! Your nephew is blessed to have your encouragement and thoughtfulness. 😮 The basketweave/checkered sock is tempting. My dream is to knit socks. Never apologize for doing things the way you do and being YOU. YOU are why we are here! We get you and love you both. ❤ Happy and safe voyage.
Yes a stampede is a herd of cattle, horses etc. running full out generally out of control...so glad you are back from your restful break vacation. Love Arne's new studio.
4 Canada geese this year, 20 next year! We are always exploring new ways in Michigam to keep the geese away from our yards. You are correct, Arne.....the poo is everywhere! We call it goose grease!
Another wonderful episode. My partner and I are taking a “cool-cation” next year. We’re joining you on the Knitting under the Northern Lights trip! And yes, would like the pattern for the 2 pairs of socks. Enjoy your Knitting under the Midnight Sun trip. Hope you remembered the binoculars! Best wishes.
Arne, I sure can believe you haven't changed since chilhood, we so often see you inner child popping out when you do art. It is lovely how you both support your nephew in his differences. quite touching !
Hi guys what a surprise to see you back I so enjoyed you today I loved the new studio color what a find to get the doll she is so pretty I remember when you showed us when you were pressing flowers they look beautiful in the book from Japan well have fun on your cruise and will catch you next time take care ❤❤
So great to have you back. Absolutely love the yellow color for the new studio. Can't wait to see a tour in the future. The beautiful wood shelf behind you looks like it has words on it. If so what does it say? It warms my heart to hear you speak of and be so supportive of your nephew. He couldn't have two better uncles. He will make his way in the world in his own time with such a supportive family. Blessings to both of you and welcome back.
Loved the topics you covered. So good to see the addition finished and painted; I , too, love that shade of yellow and have a room in that color- still like it after 30 years🌞 The socks are so nice with your ‘signature stripes’- Mary
I’m ‘ coming back’ as one of Arne’s dolls one day - just to have you guys design for me!! Great to see you! Love Arne’s studio and also Carlos’ shenanigans shirt !! Love to see the house renos one day …sounds gorgeous. Creative little nephew! Enjoy your trip ! ❤
We're glad you're back. Your new studio looks great and would love to see more. I want to become a member but can't recall my Apple ID I need to join. Hopefully I can figure that out soon! I'm in the U.S. and a Norwegian cruise sounds great this time of year, but I don't knit or crochet. I love your SAKFAB anyway. 😊
As always, lovely podcast thank you! Love to just listen to the two of you, there doesn't even have to be any actual knitting from your side😊. It really was my speed🤭. As a bit of an introvert, to sit and knit while others are chatting away, listening but not really having to partake in the conversation? Pure bliss!😊. Loved those socks! And the dolls. That beautiful, beautiful calming shade of yellow. Bright , but not overly so. This whole podcast has been exactly what I needed. Thank you once again❤.
I have missed you, so glad you're back! I can't wait for a tour when all the renovations are done, your tastes are so different (and more refined) than mine. Everything is so beautiful. I'm also fascinated by your invasive species in Norway. The Canada goose and king crab are native and welcome here. I'm signed up for Antarctica, can't wait. Your cruises are the best.
First Carlos I love your shirt! So happy Arnes doll now has a sister. ❤ love your podcast always and all the amazing information, art, stories and fun facts that you share with us. Enjoy the cruise 🚢
Knitting, painting porselein while listening/ watching this episode and what a joy it was. Glad to see you're back. Hope you have a good trip and take care. Enjoy your day ❤
Yay ! Glad you are back - spent this whole episode needlepointing - my progress had stalled, but this episode was just what I needed to get going again - thank you 😊
Hi! So great to see you are back! Always fun to watch your episodes. I noticed that when you were talking about the pressed flower Japanese magazine, you said "Oshibori", I think it is "Oshibana", very close. Oshibori is a wet hand towel we give to customers to clean hands in Japan. Oshibana(oshi=pressed, bana/hana=flowers) is pressed flower art. :) I loved to see you have Ricca dolls, I had some when I was young too!!
You two are great for “sit and bind”. Love watching you cover all the topics while I worked on my binding of my quilt. Can’t wait to see video from your cruise where there could be more knitting.
Loved seeing Arne’s new study! The yellow walls are so warm and inviting. I also love seeing your Blythe dolls displayed behind you. I’m going to Blythecon in Vegas in about a week!
Just love birdwatching! My two favorite places are Pt. Reyes National Seashore in Northern California and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at Volcano, Hawaii. Just kick back, knit a little, gaze around, and it’s amazing what you see! So relaxing.
Wonderful episode!!! The dollshouse, even without theatrical lighting, is very magical. And Arne's story about the doll in the dumpster really made me smile. A happy ending for you and, of course, for the doll :) 🙂
Welcome back to SAKFAB!!! Have boatloads of fun on the cruise. Carlos, I think your tee-shirt is misspelled. Shouldn't it say, Instigator? Also, we need to see your beautiful feet! Arne, as a birdwatcher, it is such 3 peaceful, relaxing, and refreshing pastime. If you would like to borrow this, a youngster who couldn't ID a bird would simply call it a "hoppy tweetie." 😊 Your new studio is so beautiful, Arne! Your decision to fetch needed supplies elsewhere has brought a lovely simplicity to it. Perhaps the clown painting needs a fabric curtain to pull for Carlos' visits....
Great Uncle Carlos and Great Uncle Arne - you are wonderful inspiration supporting your great nephew in his interests!! I believe so strongly in encouraging people's strengths rather than worrying about their perceived weaknesses (which often aren't weaknesses, just don't fit school expectations). It's soooo important!!! I find it so interesting to see what has become of my old schoolmates, which have adhered to society's expectations, and even more, those who didn't (I am in your age bracket).
Your pressed flowers were amazing! Such a nice blend of colors and shapes. And to be featured in the Japanese magazine? Top notch! I agree, you should add some to the walls of your newly decorated rooms. 🥰
So fun to see you again. Thanks for your update. Love to hear about all your projects and travels. Your new studio is LOVELY! Your advice as far as your grand nephew is exactly right! He is lucky to be your relative! Your pressed flower art in a Japanese magazine! So COOL!! Haha, you are right about what a stampede is! Hello from Calgary, the home of the Calgary Stampede! Safe travels on your cruise! LOVE your customized project bag!!
Talking about coolcations snd tourists bringing down jackets in July. When I was a teenager I went to the Banff school of fine arts for the summer. Some other partcipants came from washington state in the US. Their parents pavked winter clothes for them! It was July and August! This mid 1960's. And quite funny.
Thank you for the video boys. You kept me company through lots of knitting. I enjoyed everything, especially the doll updates. I loved seeing your Blythe dolls from a distance, and I’m so happy to hear that you are getting more November. You would not believe how many of your Blythe jumpers I’ve knitted this year for my Blythe dolls and for other peoples dolls. The dolls are better dressed than I am now. 😄 I love your Licca Chan draw! Please please please let me buy your Japanese book for licca when it’s printed.
Yes, great to see you back! Hope you are having a wonderful time on the cruise. And yes, bless you for your support of your nephew. Maybe he'll become an artist or architect. Whatever, it's just important that he have a loving and supportive family.
Part of the Benelux has spread holidays, Carlos. It starts half July and ends half, to end August. 6 weeks. Because of the heat, they start to give 2 weeks in May. It is even longer in Italy, 8 weeks. Working parents in splits. Oh dear, Mink Liberation Front!
Yay, you're back! I haven't been long around here, but I do like you guys a lot, so, it's nice to hear from you again. I love the Allers magazine cover, very, very nice..and the moose lamp is beautiful😅 I hope your grandnephew enjoys the doll house/furniture; kids need all kinds of support ❤ Hope you have a lovely time on the cruise, do let us see what we are missing 😂 Greetings from Spain😊
I have been away visiting my grand dogs. I bought them several Dolly Parton dog toys! They loved them. Did you know that they existed? Freija(spelling?) would love the mug with Dolly's face on it! Blue carries hers around the house! Blue is a rescue and she has a brown eye and a blue eye!!! She is so precious! I think the Canada Goose is the reason for the saying loose as a goose! I like the yellow color of your studio. It's a happy color. You can't help but feel happy surrounded by that color! 😄. Congratulations on your new doll...what luck!
oh Arne .. you are lovely.. xx finding the doll..in the plastic bag.. xx and you have hit the nail on the head about Education... encouraging your nephew in his creative interests .. and the rest will fall into place.. xx
Hi, we used to "paint" pictures from pressed flowers as a gift for our grandma when we were kids. Nice to remember those times :) (I think I need some doll house 🤔 You are so inspiring!) Thank you 👋
Thanks for the chat, love hearing about your nephew, you two are so supportive love hearing heart warming. Love seeing all your projects. Thanks again for sharing
